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Major General Schoed de 's \n\nodde's Brigade, the ::/: (27) consisting of the troops \n\nnamed in the \n\nда \n\nwas missed to band at day-light under the bluff bought worth of the city; and the allajos Generat \n\nwas unstructed to take \n\nthat \n\nCo \n\nd \n\noccupy \n\nthe two hills \n\nand the north angle of the wall, and East faces, with directions \n\nthreaten the north and \n\nú.. \n\nto tuon this diversion into. \n\n· found it practicable without ericis \n\nreal attack, if he much loss. caring The pet Brigade, \n\nunder Maps \n\nMangal Volunteer Letter at Stop General Lord Saltown, \n\ncans Seftoned Fradle \n\nHaut 61. ber 12. S \n\nZ Regiment \n\nMajor Campbell Sofitel for patt \n\nComa; \n\ncter Cake \n\ndirected to land at the \n\nsame time below the hell \n\njuposin Klee-shaw, occupy this hill with tempom \n\nthe boops first landed, and \n\n3 form the first open space at its base out of view of the City and encampments, to as li cover the tur ding of the Bugade of under Le Colonel. \n\nMontgomeric of the Manus Achtlery, \n\n45 Mana, A. I. Major 70- 497 Kazemient \n\nCotonal \n\ngun \n\nQ.11. \n\nd of \n\n108 heyet doet Maps Casper Major Genual Batley's \n\nstotine Paphour. Brigade. (the 3?). The pot Brigade, under Loud Saltown, I destines to attack the encampments, white with the 3rd Brigade and the Brigade of Achtlery, I proposed to operate \n\net gates, \n\nand the western face of city, laking advantage of such \n\nmight present themelore \n\nthe \n\nG \n\n\"at the west \n\ntwo wave of ani \n\nThe Brigades of Major benerals \n\nFord Salle un and Schoodides \n\nlight, but consider able \n\nbe on day light \n\ntir \n\n/ \n\nneed. \n\nand landing derable delay book flan effecting the disembarkation from \n\nthe \n\nrapidity \n\nJ. \n\nof the current, the scattered state of the ships, some of whe che mistake \n\nThe guns \n\nd \n\nLit \n\nd from some the part of one of the new steamers. were post landed, an's Majertgenerat \n\nBartley's Brigade followed. Iaccomp. General Lord Saltour's Brigade \n\nMajor ding, \n\nde in lav dere \n\n\" from the stack with already mentioned, had a \"full view of the city and encampments. On the walls of the former but few men appeared, \n\nbut the \n\nlucca-141 \n\n12 to 1500 new \n\nipments were still occupied, though \n\nnot move them from, showed themselves; I therefore directed Lord Saltown to move \n\nthe Je \n\nfouvard at. \n\nd at oure with \n\nde d \n\nScope of his Brigade irst tan \n\n78th Regiment with some comp. \n\nthe \n\nBengal Volunteers and the frant companies, of the 41 m. n. I. tattack \n\n41 m. n. I. to attack and destions the \n\nencampments, \n\nCommunication with \n\nif possible \n\ncut off their tion with the city. Isent is \n\nЗ декаала under Major Anchiether with this Braga.de, and \n\ndetachment of Sappers, in case \n\nch.. \n\nder \n\nTher \n\nshould present themselves. \n\nThe Benge \n\nat Volunteer. landed some time afterwards, \n\nده ام \n\ndifficulties \n\ncompanies of \n\nun doc Major Kent, having Ipent & Major Gough \n\nDeputy Quarter Master General, to accompany them with directions to fall on the enemage right \n\npath \n\nارج الرحم الله \n\nex-2.4. \n\ndulating possibly lead \n\nHank; word Ithought might pofsit the \n\nground, which \n\nموت الرحيم السلم ترسم \n\nsuc \n\nہ سے مجھ \n\nmponent \n\nthen between the \n\nThese three companies frust \n\nwith the \n\nenemy seen, until they \n\nd the Ab \n\nein contact \n\nnot having apparently been come close to the position, \n\nwhen", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-001 - Sir Hug Cough-s China Military Correspondences - 1841-1843.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 216656, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-001 - Sir Hug Cough-s China Military Correspondences - 1841-1843", "page_number": 140, "title": "CO129-001 - Sir Hug Cough-s China Military Correspondences - 1841-1843", "content_text": "your opinio \n\nthe \n\nmode sfrestoring \n\nbut not be the best 33 dating. \n\nہے عمر \n\nthe health of your \n\ntheir onural \n\nshif; where day have alwazy suy fired, comuch, \n\nWe dias Mine \n\nکا بیج \n\nastravets pen the free from \n\nv.air CRA \n\nl'exfect moth ben wont- \n\n& tick of War in proses \n\nther regels. \n\nmuch \n\nFur, \n\nCat Can fall. \n\nther duties are \n\nE \n\nBesent \n\nday's proandings. \n\n2. \n\nArtillery, Myp poom Wonghong 30 November 1862. \n\nThe Court met at Wielick Rall. funda= \n\nant to adjournments. \n\npusert \n\nた \n\nPresionet Members. \n\ntoumite \n\nart & \n\npursu \n\nAdvocate all. \n\nColonel Campbell H.M. 98 t = \n\nRegiment is present in Count- \n\ntyone in li \n\nHotel Campbell is \n\nfollows. \n\nPraton Bardin zou states that the duties \n\nboard the Balleister were much more \n\n| living \n\nM \n\nlove \n\nWhen were; they moments from \n\nwork's age. \n\nAbout the \n\nthe orlof doct \n\nsutilated. \n\nCI, you \n\nwe a \n\n24 J. \n\nit! \n\nQ \n\nکیسے ہے \n\nwee weken to ventilate 2. \n\nat dra? \n\nbuted Flores it was A. \n\nکیسی \n\nsufficient culilations & \n\nwas this attained, to admit of men living upon the orlof deck without item Len the bring prejudiced by it? \n\nSthout their Barths als Auffer Hrne \n\nthemselves had \n\nliving them, and the min domised aversion to clasping \n\ndecided \n\nin that deck. \n\nEve \n\nthe font adjourns at f past séclock \n\nTh. th Bicboh H. ll. tommorroio= \n\nSt. \n\n2. \n\nof your fatiguing Lens part, \n\nthan they \n\nfre ein \n\ncan you explains the nature of there duties ? The Inties of afatique \n\nordinary \n\nhouse the Palliste \n\nentirely, Letween \n\nwatch. \n\nving \n\nClove \n\nThong \n\nLyr \n\nweary \n\nsevere requiring two Companies dait _ \n\nthese duties of fatigues \n\ndeaks, and were \n\nin dependent of going The duties consisted in constantly re- \n\nso \n\ngut at particular provisions as acquired, owing to the which being for full- Lasives this, the \n\nwashing \n\nFr \n\ndone. \n\nStren \n\nbefore \n\nmase istuce \n\nمحمد \n\nwere obliged to have their a tame hour in the morning \n\n@ \n\nمنشور \n\nit acas pary for \n\nplock in the moeing, \n\ncarlien \n\ntheme torice at 2 \n\nloved even \n\naten \n\nfou you stats querally any o \n\ncreum & Cance \n\nArtillery", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-001 - Sir Hug Cough-s China Military Correspondences - 1841-1843.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 227821, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-027 - Public Offices - 1848", "page_number": 125, "title": "CO129-027 - Public Offices - 1848", "content_text": "Board\n\nof\n\nTrade\n\nE.Li\n\nウ\n\nדי\n\nThund not seen this chaft when I write my minutes on the craft to the 34.\n\nHor-BoxLambg Nr10_Si\n\n(copy of clus Draft to I?\n\nZwarded by\n\n24 Jan\n\n9.\n\n123\n\n23 Fel\n\nSendore hawwith a\n\nmemnandum s the left\n\nand comment by bent.\n\nWhenvale. For so\n\nM. Amon belt Colonel Jett, Surveyor-jeneral\n\n9. 171\n\nof pusses,\n\nDr. H.0.10 Jans\n\nffice\n\nthe report\n\nАлья\n\nrecommendations of\n\na committee epemth & to\n\nexamine and report a pore\n\nHe slate \"/\n\nthe\n\nذکر ہے dard\n\nFinnia at King Kong\n\nwhich report wor\n\nfaresmede d\n\nto me by your perdenkir.\n\nfoveran Dan's in\n\ni\n\nDespatch.\n\ncelt\n\nces", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-027 - Public Offices - 1848.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 234697, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-046 - Lieut. Governor Caine & Sir Bowring - 1854 [5-19／8]", "page_number": 109, "title": "CO129-046 - Lieut. Governor Caine & Sir Bowring - 1854 [5-19／8]", "content_text": "106\n\n3\n\nthe mercantile\n\nde Gentlemen present showing to them from prepared lists what the\n\navailable force\n\nthen\n\nLew\n\nHeat\n\nthe object in\n\nnot\n\nview\n\nthe Colony explaining\n\nactual defence against an\n\nattack\n\nwithout but the\n\nfrom due protection of\n\nproperties of\n\nthe residents\n\nand the lives and\n\nof the residents\n\n5 grime\n\nbeyond Chinese\n\nriving of way at a time of difficulty when the military force would be\n\nfully occupied in discharging primary duties, and\n\nits\n\nexplaining that this protection\n\nwas\n\nto be obtained by the raising\n\nof a body of Volunteers from\n\namong\n\nthe residents.\n\nor by the\n\nkeeping on foot of a para-military force.\n\nThe Lieutenant Governor expressed\n\nhis desire\n\nto have the advice of so\n\nintelligent and practical Gentlemen\n\nas\n\nsteps\n\nto the best\n\nli be taken Ti\n\nafter\n\nhaving fully opened the\n\nmatter retired with Colonel Griffin and Mr. Williams.\n\nThe remaining Gentlemen having fully discussed the subject\n\nmade the following\n\n...\n\npt that it is the opinion of", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-046 - Lieut. Governor Caine & Sir Bowring - 1854 [5-19／8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 235947, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-049 - Sir Bowring and Lieut Governor Caine - 1855 [1-4]", "page_number": 197, "title": "CO129-049 - Sir Bowring and Lieut Governor Caine - 1855 [1-4]", "content_text": "Dispatch 1.00 17/855-\n\nMelozure F/in\n\n195.\n\nCopy\n\n93.\n\nli\n\n195\n\nVictoria, Hongkong\n\n20th February, 1855-\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge\n\nYour Excellency's letter of 18th instant,\n\nand to assure\n\nYour Excellency that\n\nCopies of the Despatches required shall be forwarded with as little delay as\n\npracticable.\n\nWith regard\n\nhowever to the\n\ninsinuated Paragraph containing\n\nStatement ...\n\nof my expectation that\n\nYour Excellency directly communicate\n\nwith His Excellency\n\nthe Governor ...\n\nH. Bowring, Esq. LL.D.,\n\n...\n\nFrom Sir J. Bowring\n\nto\n\nColonel ...\n\nappointments in the following. 18th February 1855.\n\nat the Executive Council, and ... painstakingly informed of subjects for discussion\n\nDespatches, and requiring to be\n\nChina, requesting copies of certain", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-049 - Sir Bowring and Lieut Governor Caine - 1855 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 244348, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-068 - Sir Bowring - 1858 [5-12]", "page_number": 89, "title": "CO129-068 - Sir Bowring - 1858 [5-12]", "content_text": "## NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE, \n\n**Mr. GEORGE STRACHAN, ARCHITECT and SURVEYOR,** \n\n地出屋式 \n\nGage Street, Victoria, 1st May, 1858. \n\n月戊問士治額如地士未十午便荡街請貴八年可即到燉三行結光\n\n**JUST LANDED AND FOR SALE.** \n\n| Item | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| 12 | Patent WATER CLOSETS |\n| - | Also, Patent Electro-Plated Nickel Silver FORKS, and SPOONS. |\n\nThe Hongkong Register. (No. 18-May 4, 1858)\n\ndon't hamper selves with many goods for we fear he wanting. A small county town acquitted by the committee appointed to investigate...\n\nThe Hongkong Register. (No. 18.-MAY 4, 1858)\n\nthey give is.\" Be prepared for an outbreak in the successful carrying out the scheme will seem to be on the point of being frustrated. Mr. Bott has been using thin verdict will be flat Mr. Butt Tips, in the of Sitara and Coora Ameer of Scinde, and a King of load contemporary was taken to task by one of large stockholders on Hon... and comfortably quartered, the present. Few people believe the rumors of home has its hospital and its charities of ever great conduct, and we hope Dr. Bridges will... with the privileges of the foe of us, were that if he were to do a Court of Appeal from Hwang's aerial cognizance. He is supposed to heart; each party vies with its neighbor to advance also be acquitted were a committee appointed to investigate his connection as standing...\n\nvery near, and it seems even against Chinese common sense, that a person specially deputed is an event of the greatest importance; there are fairs to raise the small fund required, in which every one, gentle and simple, for miles around are interested. Here, where many cur...\n\na few days, we are sorry to say there is not a hospital.\n\ncurrent for the Opium monopolist. There, unfortunately for Dr. Bridges, there is no committee appointed, and so the clamor goes on unrefuted and slander of this kind never dies. We fortunate...\n\nto settle the affairs of foreigners, the news of the fall of Canton being now by those who accredited him, should not on learning the absence of the plenipotentiaries at the math, which news of money for a good purpose could be raised immediately are not the guardians of Dr. Bridges's good name must have reached him from Shanghae-in such a case, he would stride into Canton in all pomp and openness who would feel the least interest in the subject black as his gown for anything we or the public may be, and as simple barrister his name may be, and say Here I am, ready to arrange matters, after he had paid his subscription. We trust...\n\nwhere are your plenipotentiaries? A diplomatic may not continue, but that some of our principle the British Government representing British catch like that would not be...\n\nmissed by a Chinese man will try and do something, by giving both justice to the Chinese, we could less to a more diplomatist. A ranguotic telegraph is being laid their time and money to help forward to perfection tender care of it. He stands in the position down from the Magazine Hill to the Allied Wharf, so good a work as the establishment of a general of Caser's wife, he should not only be-not guilty. If he should not even be suspected. We publish the following minutes of a meeting are happy to believe, but that he is suspected we that Dr. Bridges bite Mr. Butt is not guilty we held on Thursday 29th ultimo for the purpose of establishing a General Hospital.\" We are impressed on the Chinese mind, and we more urgent business. Having inspected the opium monopolist were invited to attend, but were prevented by understand openly stated by Chun-tai-kwong, the buildings which it is intended to appropriate to clever men, all powerful with the governor or the government; that he can take, unmake, or \"That Dr. Bridges is a very adapted for the purpose. Of the skill of the superintending Physicist, Dr. Kenny, we need not and propitiated. All this may be true. say nothing as it would be presumption in us no and the Acting Colonial Secretary may still be a medical men to comment on the abilities of worthy, honest, hard-working government servant, gentleman so well and known esteemed. If the establishment of a general civil hospital alluded to in a previous article does not come to pass, the press...\n\nHongkong, 1st May, 1858.\n\nTHOS. HUNT & Co.\n\nFOR SALE\n\nRHOD...\n\nULES FOR STANSBURY'S MEASURING\n\nPRICE-25 Cents each, on Pasteboard,\n\nApply to\n\nMr. M. Hoza,\n\nat the \"Hongkong Register\" Office.\n\nthe late mailings out intelligence of the appointment of Dr. Harland as Colonial Surgeon, and as the salary is stated to be £800 per annum,\n\nwe for Dr. Harlan! will be prohibited from undertaking private practice. If we are right in this supposition the government have got a good man cheaply, and the community lost a very able professional attendant.\n\nThe duties of the office have latterly become very heavy, and are likely to become still more so, and it is much to be doubted that one person can discharge them satisfactorily, even devoting his whole time to the work. We learn further, the instructions have been sent out that a new civil hospital is to be built and that nothing more is to be done in the affair of the Bowring Praya.\n\nHongkong, 4th May, 1858.\n\nSTOLEN.\n\nGOLD LEVER WATCH, with enamelled dial,\n\nand GOLD CHAIN-Maker's Name, Bund and Laut, 41 Cornhill. Number of Watch. The Watch, with a lanyard and set of Studs were, at is supposed, attracted from the case between this and Canton about January. A handsome Reward will be paid for the recovery of the same.\n\nHongkong, 3d May, 1858.\n\nApply at this Office,\n\nThe Hongkong Register,\n\nHONGKONG, TUESDAY, 4TH MAY, 1858.\n\nParties sending Advertisements to the \"Hongkong Register\" or \"Register's Advertise,\" phrase address to the \"Printer and Publisher of the respective Papers, which will secure early attention to their Communications.\n\nsent Galertising has our best wishes:—Fr. Angelo Fr. Reina, and Fr. Long Mesore Kup Present—Revds. Fr. Jerome Mangier, Fr. MacMahon Block, Kenes, Hassoon, Isam. Werden, F. Sustaining...\n\nthat some means will be adopted for the purpose If a new civil hospital is to be erected we hope of incorporating the seamen's hospital with it. The resident surgeon of the seamen's hospital at the following showing the details of the loss that a barrister should get what he asks; he is The meeting was opened by the Revd. Fr. Jerome certainly cannot look upon it as an improper thing might become the resident surgeon of the civil hospital, and this would relieve the Colonial Surgeon from a heavy duty, while it enabled him to...\n\nGENTLEMEN—I am extremely happy to see you all at this meeting for discussing the expediency, and the means between the seller and buyer, the attorney and client. I am convinced that cure, ponder of the hospitals, or two private hospitals have been called upon to remark on this subject, the effect will be derived from the amalgamation of all the civil...\n\nview and to which, I am couleur you will general and client. The only ground on which we feel that owing to the departure of the medical bent, and plentifully alone, have actuated you in business may who opened them, but it was well known they wish I was able to express any gratitude in language equivalent to my sincere interest for this our of your kind coming this night my welcome guest and I sincerely it has on the Chinese. We pointed out the dianess which will not be un great, I hope, by the weight fl Colonial Secretary, and were we have the evil and civil hospitals. We fear the want of efficiency, to give a no harsher name, still continues. It is so did of your valuable advice and suggestions I should not call for any primary assistance...\n\nrealized. Dr. Bridges is in the Chinese eyes a man 41 years, Master of the receiving ship Mahamoudie and for many years in the employ of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co.\n\nOne complaint is, and in the first place I beg leave to submit a few of my that when the monopolist engages his services as that the site is an unhealthy one that point own propositions to your consideration.\n\nF. DE SENSA Jr.\n\nDEATHS.\n\nAt Macao, on the 7th April, the Wife of Mr. Joaquin...\n\nAt Macau, on the 1st May, Mr. Isnacracto D. VIRKIRA KIBKRO.\n\nAt Victoria, Hongkong, on the 1st May, Mr. I. P. COLL...\n\nTO THE BRITISH COMMUNITY AT HONGKONG\n\nThe undersigned begs to inform the community that the Office of the British Consulate, this day has been transferred from WANPAO to HOKAN.\n\nCHAе. A. WINCHESTER, H.B.M.'s Acting Consul\n\nBritish Consulate for Canton,\n\nAnnexe of Houa, 29th April, 1858.\n\na ground floor in any situation is not well adapted for the purpose of a hospital--still less when high a land is...\n\nIt is intention to establish a General Hospital, in unsel that there is, there can be, no back-stairs of corruption to resort to how; perhaps he may expect this: Gardens and S. Francis Hospital and which show however, the monopolist finds himself compelled my father intention to have it well furnished with all it in surrounded by growing trees, and is alut in necessary materials for a proper Hospital, and to be on all sides by hills except where it faces the provided with experienced Doctors: will us in art, but is informed that...\n\ncounsel to attend for him before the Magistrate's harbor. Be this true or false, there is another change which is a tangible one, and the one on which we base our most complaints. The charge is. changed by a sufficient staff of Hospital servants to attend to the patients.\n\nThe gentlemen I intend to appoint are Dr. Vande... and Dr. Kenny the former Gentlemen lately arrived in this Colony, is a bachelor of questionable own count. creasing their diseases or acquiring new ones. fool the set of several languages which Mandarin Bridges; and with great dignity oỀ references oedh as to professional accomplishments, and enough to English people, but to the Chinese the All this is staple and straightforward We have personal experience of this being true at a fluently, and which will be exceedingly useful in least in our instance and a respectable merchant and ship owner made the same complaints to us sometime ago with a request that we would The latter Gentleman, whose abilities she too well three characters—first, as one of the law-makers, commission where he may meet with patients of all place great power is associated. chant and ship owner made the same complaints to Dolor expose it. Thinking it improbable that either known and ustalised, to any better certium, then, as one of the granters, and finally, as tue That is the so in the present case when we have one man in the trustees or the resident surgeon would sane- apply to them as the hurt and most effective...\n\nFellow of the naval College of Surgeons of England-41 tion such a thing we recommended the party to\" and is proposed to be consulting Doctor to the legal adviser and supporter of the monopolist in course to adopt to put a termination to a rival propositions, I think it well to apprise you of a few...\n\nhis monopoly we see however by report of a meeting held will fin exercises there without distinction of creed on view of their extent. te great sunl, certain- Mr. Isang Batt is, we understand, a very...\n\nA manual number of Inquests have been during the past few days held before the Coroner—one of them however of particular interest: A Chinese was killed by the falling in during the heavy rain of the 20 of an out-building in the course of erection on a Marine lot. 4 Swede was drowned in the harbor while bathing on Sunday the 25th alto. A man, discharged from...\n\nIt is evident that whether this proceeds from patients noting in a way so prejudicial to their carelessness or health, it should be stopped, whether...\n\nRunt of means to prevent the trustees of the seamen's hospital close to carry out or amalgamate it with the civil hospital.\n\nthe appropriate in relieving Papers, who will be received into the Hospital at once; and in the case of time to try point is, that he appears as the paid advocate, at truly desite will also be admitted. stion. In the Civil Hospital a Chinese died from he hoped a properly constructed hospital will be of the airs as the lipizi; to supply this defect, ara perhaps a little stronger in his case.\n\nThe list is no doubt their best course, for it is to that being missionary, I cannot by any means devote ages in the cause. This is the case as nearly as Lufe teal it incurent upon me to remark herehe the same time he holds the position of one of the effects of a gun shot wound received when escaperected on an eligible site in a central spot, of Grand Prus sery kindly tendered his duable aerof Coranous not doubting the honor of its ing from the Western Coal sheds, he having been which there are many that it will be well! vises and M. Braga, roster of the Medal members is yet so jealous of its privileges that it myself entirely the management and perintended. we can understand it of Dr. Bridges, if it be not there committing robbery. A verdier of wilful secured and watched, so that no such abuses can murder has been taught against some parties win!\n\nThe House made a particular attack on a conveying fel...\n\nHail,) deo will take an interest in it. to this market. Iu dar obituary there is the two hospitals would also enable the directors to means as way enable me to cry on these desigua...\n\nThe combination of the means of the to your very own hands to save and suggest such a imputation, and in this the curatituencies In couches, Gentlemen, I consign das proposals will not enfer a member to underlie the shade of...\n\nmamme of Cayman Cole of the Courser, lately wrecked on the Pratas.\n\nWe may have point out two of face—à mom- carry out one or two very necessary improvements. fortable set of sick rooms available for the young men of the colony, whether belonging to govern...\n\nwhich it has \n\nHuid Prẻ be the derrotary, \n\nTas news from Canton both public and private are of the most conflicting nature. One be treated for serious diseases with more care and attention than they can obtain in their wet houses set up at Fur Shan, and that it is assembling in the houses of their employers, where their press might be dangerous in cases of infectious another equally positive says No such a thing diseases to the atlier intrares-A portion of the near Fat Shan and The spital to be act mort for the treatment Foldiers place is perfectly quiet. There me the Sade Famous sad counter rumors on the subject of aner only of a temporary character. The fantalony he unlie? pan to atroci the patients.\n\nof the insane, whether the disease be permanent urine of laces of the amal strength (40,000 to 50,000). On this point we see mu besimation...\n\nthere are \n\n3. Kenny proposed Mr Grand the store, Hore we have the close corporation--the are at the details of the object for the formation of as to it or its members underlying grave charge. That a Committee be selected from this meeting to Legislative Council, showing to great impatience ment or the mercantile class, in which they might, that Mosses in Black, it is population. Eat beand this is a popular Reed. Macinon ha aproated a Comunitar, Pr...\n\nalz. Grand Pré proposed and it was unanimously carried that they are perhaps joined by the respectable almost probably they do not believe the large and fucome to be President and Fr. de la Croix added this Mition British and Foreign, and native above all, \n\nPison of the Hospit Mr. Gal P proposed, and it was carried that the Rev. Fr. Jerome, lesit e Founder new is a \n\nwas unanimously wine exactly to think, and as every thing un- secuted, that the Sisters of Charity in the the very worst.\n\nRev. Fr. McMahon proposed Mr. Grand Pré perhaps prepared to tanke up their and to think supposed to be worse than it really is, \n\nposition was also monin shy carried, \n\nW sak, in conclusion, er general readers Proposed by Fr. Jerome and Seeded by air. Sade peruse with care the accompanying article Privalaute or thanks he given to the Gentlemen from the Daily News on Mr. Butt's care. We nek win sa kindly accepted to set at.\n\nProposed by Mr. Kup and seled by Mfr. A. rent whether or not it would not more.\n\nvote is thanks be given to the Secretary its list it end save ten sold ar opes and fair market, dew, to his able conduet in the Ensin Sifeira, that are of tanks to given to Revd. the Gets of the case as to granting a mest udinis liberati in su recuti apcepting the ties id Secretary as to the withdrawal of the first groot, and difconsort with their honor, and open: c'eating, if all Proped by Mr. Block unt seeded by Mr. Issand oppressive monopoly un scaled tenders, when Nothing farther being left for discussion, thermitely as to the regranting it on the same ternis Esalse to theer on Thursday gezi, the 7th May, ka the...\n\nto the same pers, were mady known. And we \n\nin speaking confidently; there is no such army.\n\ns to need fustare polating cut.\n\nthe \n\nWe hear there is much acquisition in villages around, no doubt a great deal of big talk,\n\nalso be isolated buildings for a small pox There hospital and a lock hospital.\n\nIf in ndition a sanatoriure copii, na way long ago proposed in this paper, he erected on the top of Victa Penk, we might consider ourselves well way from Canton to Macau and Hongkong. As we predicted, the Cantooreze pre rising from their fortified to withstand any amount of tiny defent with mere insolence than ere; stones; discne. laze been thrown at offices and soldiers not to mener-getting-the heads of society are so e...\n\nWe fear, however, public spirit is lost an speak of the murderous assault on the policeman paged to making money as fast as they can that Stewart, and it is considered very unsafe to enter they may get back to their own country, that they the western part of the city. In the face of this have us time to care for the rany poor aferra the Europeans are living in Honais in the park nates tied to the island for a very long day, if not houses without even a corporal's guard to pro- for ever. sect them. Goods still go up, and although there is some nceusinese felt by the principal Chinese traders who have returned, yet the only advice...\n\n| \n\nto the meeting and Committee. \n\nThis \n\nhomes of Mr. Buck, to draw Rules and Regiations for the the Hospital.\n\nA. GRAND PRE\n\nNerred \n\nActing Colonist Secretary to give the public. which pays him, sogte expérnation of the very doubtiul position in which he at present stands :—— (beily Never.)\n\nsource of the success of such a scheint, would be. 1. for Youghal and W. T. Bridgee. Eaqrektious peaard by the Committee of the Charnam Mr. \n\nWe do not think outy, one great cases of leave Butt, Esq., Barrister and wanting, but something more than money is. C. L., Harrister and Member of the close car-r's me, it may be informed that the dir. mester has wanting-personal superintendence und an interes portion—the Legislative Council of flugkong, tren aited of the charge of breach of pra ilege, \n\nFrom: what has been allow vú to trucepire respecting the \n\nTo \n\nna weit is a portion of the Naval Brigade. The troops the officers of that regiment: -- \n\nwere left on board the transports Lancashire Witch und Tax Benged Hathara, of the 20th March, says with Mooresfort. at Whampoa and the French Contingent remained on board their own ships, except a ousall party in conjeful occupation \n\nreference to two aditional Native Regiments for th \n\nice in China- \n\nPoutres hundred sepoy belonging to the 65th and #2th Regiments N. 1. are now wigh at island, 30 they have not already arrived ut ur in the visity of Barrack port. As we all know they are destined for service in Cuma, provided they can be clarked on the rearts all which possage us ofen signed these, but not being ralunteers for the screire, they canne! in the whole e Looked upon as very willing soldiers vayer for forel ware,\" nnd we sind be able to state the exact numifer that my he proceeding to China, only on the authority \n\n3. the 181, (reclved a communication from Ule Bariul Bizin und Baron Gros, stating that the reply the Contaistioner had been received that is was most antislactory, and inviting the aavel and milhors and-chief to a saference board the Aulaccuse, to consider what further steps aliulit be taken, in consequence of Keb's determination to resist the very nurse decade of the two Governments, \n\n4. Tur conference was held un the 21st it, when it was determined that the pienipotentiaries should \n\nDe knocking at the dors tie Iluase of Coumene\n\nthese prvi of the \n\nthe inverse of Tabs, it would be overwhelmed with adelage India. basic enough co ungrosa tile whole the ovidence selitted to the committee crabile us, \n\ntime of tho bare. And the tuulia eniture, who A Morril, vus of the four Ameere of Upper Selnic, we setertido a boradigazy faith in the nipotence frihe med of turving acquired the interstance of the of Las in judicial proceedings would besiege these members with; dengnes by the presuction of a legal document. The pretura, which if u come the intimation of die James dim Government appelated a commision of the their argir, it would be perfectly air for them to lost heas 4 Prestige de large judicially. The secept. It was nice aged at a Nahub of Arcot bu Cammons in tris pay of an artisan cum te tor conclusion that the charge was eight members of the Host \n\nTim Court of Directors therungen proposed that 1 Sudan bill be any degree resembling that of Lourd Faimers blogne should be deprived of the laude which he held us, is allowed to be low every bilan in-and der the surged decourt. The Presideur of the Bont of their now is leglus--an every wealthy Balno will have attel, for the Cana being, was of opinion that this contence has paid ur uz merabers in the loss of \n\nto lenient, and at bis sggesden Ali Moore was de This is anger gainer which the people of Bogland rised of the ends thus fraudulently bined, and also of have to murd, now that it to props to vrat illa governs \n\nof the pilots reports from the Sashes. Meanwhile, dan letter to the Eugerial High Couimper, started his crban\" laude, beaving him in pranes munt of falla exclusively on the Minsters of the tr \n\nwe dure suy, preparations are being mude for the restoring his Excelteney that, in consequence of his mom.compliance with the debody submitted for fas on of all his remaining and very valuable eruditary! \n\nWe publish the following despatch from the ception of those men to be taken to fight the battles of \n\nconsideration, the lurther settlement of the question the Goverment in a country distant and different from To win a reversal of this judgment, the Amger Putna to \n\nbeen transferred to the anal and military suites, that where as hrave and faithful soldiers their services Sugated. We pas Uver the minor personages in the dis- Government Gazette of last Saturday from the \n\nof State for Foreign affairs, which we ece fur toere required at would be most valuable, that me should sly address better to his silency stating the above faci, and that it, at the end of a further uded the Coffeys, and the alle lady who travelled \n\ntern of forty-eight hours, the eny saguld be perefully from London to Paris, and from Paris to Vienna, for the \n\nquived preparations are compite, nid the sea sust atenie purpose of sizing the deposed prace by paying \n\ncoussy be subject to temporary dependion before surdered into our hands, life and property would be es with it. Gar Lusiness is with the servant of the \n\nthey are sent away. Whether they are all to vents respected; but that, if the teras were out roepted, the English public, the bon, member for Youghal. \n\ntheir rus ad munition or not, we are not aware; city would be attacked. \n\nAll our efforts to avert the evils of war from the hot after the last false alarm, we think it would be \n\nกษ \n\nterested nu eympathising agency by which he was - Secretat, s:t the attention of persons who have Some days may be expected to elapse before the re- \n\ncommend \n\nbeen married in Macau or who propose being married rkare:- \n\nNo. 20. \n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. \n\nAch is established by Mr. Burt's corn statements. Hiviers were engagal for the Amar acu after that raine's rival in England Mr. Brat sits that he could \n\nWith reference to the Validity of Marriages sofem nie heered the passagement of the application furtius in the der's beauf le staves that he al-nize an Chana, otherwise that ja acendance with nys urged upon the Amer, Aut his lends art advisers, the provisions of the Act 12 and 13 Victores, Cap the bringing of his ca bure Parliament, as the m0268, His Excellency SR JOHN BOWRING, Kaight, relies are to pure. Ha actually used for propers, like \n\nproductive of which he theme obviated to promote the L., Her Majesty's Poipotentiary and Chief er's van. He coniterie the Pirator: the Superintendent of Frade in China &c., &c. has Kulit Company, and agon Mr. Turen faith, the Presisereived a Despatch front The Bight Hande bat the Bora of Control, la licit their nou wees on Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, a Copy child of hie ciet. The result of these applicnída was a of which is hereby published for „euerai inforna- jetine on the Board of Directors in answer to the Amcera \n\nBy Order, \n\nG. W. CAINE. Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 26th April, 1858. Xo. 7 \n\n| \n\njudicious to let it be generally own where and how Chmese having walled, tough the obstinate deteriou the large reinforcement of Pay at the presidency hastian winch as chuterised the proceeding of the een lucnted. Three times the same nombe: of sepoya, Imperial Commissioner from October 21, 1956, oching with all the respectude cam-uds of Barnkport, could remained for the Commanders of the Allied Furces but 15 address the Imperia. Commissiouer, wai to muery into but little, even if they did their worst, but talve \n\ni nens and anuseless panes are any tring fat dignied execution the painful alternative of attacking Centon, Jerorols, would be more effectsly avoided by wich was conquced at daylight this ring. The da:ture of the pucket will prevent my giving say funk revelation of actual wrangements than j \n\ninither reports. I am now on the point of joining the studied reticence which only lends to mystification and forces asembarking at Kuyer's Talked for the zasault on surpicion, -nnd very often reduces the very offre it is \n\nthe city walls, intended a prevent \n\nTur Fagfxman of 23rd Mauch on the same subject, remarks \n\nThe 47th Regt. N. I have nerived, and are vuramped on the glacis of Fort William; they are about 379 strong \n\nof all grace, native officers mari sepoys, and is the Government have ordered Colonel Port, Command FOREIGN OFPics, Alarch 9, 1950. \n\ning, to rerait the Regiment with Malen. Brigadier SIR, eve under my consideration, and have | Corfich with this topiment and the 65th N. I. new en referred to the proper Law Advisers of the Crow, the way down, will leave by the 16th proximo. your Despatches Nos. 452 and 7 of the 26th of \n\nFLOWERS FROM THE INDIAN PAPERS. December and 9d of January last, on the subject of \n\nThe Athene reples mure we to our elrage of the doubts when hel arisen as to the Validity of the \n\nAs we cannot consent to sally our Marriages of British Sabjre's at Chinese Ports; and literary larceny. \n\nges with language ru is seldom beard erido I have to acquaint yaa, in reply, that the Statute i2 \n\nappliers, which on being bitted. se i noceary, for tim. de approvation of the Board of Controt, was materially al. by B1. Fordon sit The reply, as orglundly homed by the Court of Directors, was in vlect, that the Amy's care and on Judicially decided, and that they ans rezson to reverse the decision. The reply, as indi Sed by Me. Vernon Site, was in effent, that if the Amer would zezer his native country, and exert himself in half of the English Government, his real right he Argarable mitezinimesi. These series, fr. But declares, firmad gratully, and simply from his covention of the juice of the Ameer's cline. But in ariston to these parcier Mr. Gutt rent to posed to Failid to argo the Anect's Shell her. For the filter service Mr. Hah desit het theas to receive in all 19,1001, and thut off this She has actually received southing more than 2000. Mr. Butt deolares ther be still holds himself sound to proceed to hulin if the Ameer insists upon it; her in the event of Mr. Bart's aching latelet te lo be will and 13 Victoria, Cap. 68, inponeering Consul topolhouse, our readers must be sausted with our report of fund the money recusat it he is dy preserred solomuze Mariages, does not affect the valulity of, the substance of it. Elis rejoinder is, that our charge of fum pracoding to tudi by the Ameer and his advisers or in any way interfere with, any Marriages which flebing terms the Sproutor is an unmitigated file- arriving at the conclusia thuc his services are not quired would have been valid independently of that Statute, ho,\" and he taunts with being no gentleman. it Here, he will retain the money received. This is, tho \n\nin which category are Mariages celebrated in Chiantik big too on the subject of horsewhips\" and best if our abilty, a tuir and eerut katement of the sub \n\nby Ministers of the Church of England, according horsepouts.\" Bur the strong point agniuss us, ju tja \n\nopis, is our want of gentility. Patial Lects prevad lutorg tår i omories of the House f \n\nto the forms of that Church. \n\nthur contemporary reminds one of the Bath fontman in Pickwick; he can endure anything low.\" When Now, to what do these facts a nuné? Mr. Batt is s Babe of the House of Commons, of a tribunal which and to the Validity of Marriages veiebrated by a \n\nthe public are at a loss for a referee on alkat concerus might intre lawn called aga to procence a verdict as to Clergymen of the Church of England, and not under a gentleman\" they will know wher, to had one. dre justice or injustice due treatment of All Marra by the At 12 and 13 Victoria, Cap. 66, at Macau \n\nLouisana \n\nadi nggala urged 16 Mourial to agipeal lo \n\nM. Mut, Leo, \n\nWith regard to the case fepecially referred to \n\nif \n\nThe deferee, we have already calist characteristic. \n\n6. I beg 10 es, close copies of two General Orders of the 26th instant, and of lemoranda issued by Major- General Van Straubensee, containing the monesancy arzangements for the struck, which I hage will put their lordships in full possession of our intended proceedings. 3. Í have pleasure in reporting that the most perfect umadinty exvts between the Commanders-in-thigï of The allied forces. \n\nI have, .. (Signed) \n\n31. SKY, Bea-Amira and Commanter-in-Chie?. \n\nTo the \n\nSecretary of the Admiralty, \n\nLoudon \n\nGENERAL ORDER. \n\nBefore Canton, December, 1857. The uvala nilitory commander-in-chief of the aisted forces before Cantun love agreed to the following ander of operativas against the city. First bombardme to conxuráce at daylight on Monday morning the 28th of December. \n\nThe sirps and vessels numed in the acte juoder, letter \n\nA) on the signed hereafter indient being made, wilt open fire on the south-west angica of the city wells, with a view to breach them, and impede the communication \n\nThe ships and vessels poused in the net (under letter \n\nThe Gina Cartumqui of India; a transsi which Nie. Baltsgain i Marsa is Chinese Territory, and not a Portuguest | The pickpochyt when arraignai before the Magistrate, of the Chinese troops along thei: parapets to the ent it would appear, actually took some initiatory reps, which precision, such Mauriages 11 be valid as being har generdly hur one answer to wake,-\"it's all a Fed wight have seen servince to the Ameer half as been galebrated in China, Pazar Country. If, however, your wushup.\" We are therefore no more surpriced at hunght be the tribusi of which he was ember. Macao is a possession of Portugal, then it has a the exam's coarse denial than at his blastering), wear the Dutch Folly, with a staritar osject, wit A me wither of the funer of Compune stonde in the core Christian Law of Marriage, as its lex moci,\" and threats, at that the pubic way judge on which ends breach the city walls opposite the Viceroy's residence; Inion to the pimenting even of any individui applying \n\nto met \n\n(Signed) MALMESBURY. \n\nSia Joy Bowring, \n\nBec., N., & \n\nTrue Cops. \n\n11. F. HANCE. \n\nthe mortare in the Dutch Fully, and the Niger and Avalauele, 1.kewise sbetting the city heights auf Gough three insicuess ont of many at our dispoed, in which the Aina has appropiated without actueledgment heights. \n\nThe ships and vessels named in the note (under letter whunt he found in journal. The racier of the ex wination of the Military Female phan Asylum C), beruse the Dutch Folly and the French Folly, will pubished by the Aham was made up entirely from apen fire on the Rooth-east ungles of the new and ell what had appeared the previous day in the Spector, elty walls, mud the walls ferning the east side of the city. These time several nacks will couuence simul without the slightest arkludgment the fuder's) Charge at the opsing the last Sessions repertet for taseously, wira a white csiga shall be hoisted at the fore the Ann, mail a yelaw dug us a corresponding this carnal, was similaris fched the reports of the trinis for funpiracy, the two of most interest, appeared sigral at the spule he listed at the fure of the in the Athena aise the day after they were publised Phugction. \n\nThe Horet end the Avalanche wild repeat these signals A still are at theit fore so long as the Angs shall remain Byug on \n\nthe before mentioned shipa \n\nsit j'fusion, that a judya iter in the run or Manages of British Sabjects anort, in order to be the guilt of \"falschod\" iles, with mension two or \n\nWet wein de said of judge widertunk valid, he adenized there esther in accordance with conse or saticier for a site who had brough, or such lex leci,\" or with the Provisions of the Act \n\nin bring, actions in de curt? The iniquity are mentioned.-1 am, &c., ach step in any incrad a little tem prave by the consider the lye har, or had not received re- mueratina f his seres ful bun pliced biawety in the wharf whition of being with by price that he be mil preciera remuneration for undertaking to as me $5. iend's sent before a tribuent of vehich he to \"use of the anashers. He has aceste promise of 10,0004, for his services, sart of thị sùm he estually trevived more anne ut The urging of the Amcer à aut span the ludia \n\nW take the following short notice of the Khang in the Spectator, almost verbatim, whion & single torrent is one este act, whether the erfarin \n\nflagrant case of Newspaper dishonesty, nceurred in on- ting, the insete the line of it, or has Spring Meeting from the North-Ching Herald whisper whence the apolis were stolen. the juce the tivard Camiral in Cannon-run. it of the 24th olim. The commis mun who so osion with the articultural Exhibition, when the serar di Tu say that make do improper for ft. But to aventry for urging a se before the Howe of ham sold people here at our anal meeting has been the revive the report of the Prizes from the cautioned day and night, net in exceed per each gun carrying off all the good things of Secretary, w the express coulition that he should, is employed 60 rounds during the Best 3 uurs, except f which it is in, but then it would be a right and fortanste \n\n\"We wander who rode our cormity with the usage of the Press on icse oc- the ships under letter C. which will fire 100 rounds. \n\nThey were proper for him to wipe the end beture the Ligure of Chanan, the Northern turt. \n\nCasics, end slips so the Speci \n\nfudiately the bunchardment open the landing of the attic forces will take place at the creek in' Küper an, of the man tinte, kifor a sane her trimmal, provided be ezig recessed reaeration, for the tertives let here the old friend raid. Yellow Jack and Tartar are with e, at the east of Leuils as well as of honesty. The \n\nThe dist heul mom is welcome to the use of vagulang words Pussage, when there the British and French dags will batur. His obvious that by such decision the door to abwe be found in the Hwek Stakes. art by rite oper. Nothing more would be tryniced never have been elsewhere --- \n\nwhich like utty her about he worbi did an enlty be planted in the following order, commencing a day- in eaing, if Palled upon to do so; we will conline onr \n\nlight- to end a remier if Parliament to pochert with perfect; \n\nThe mail, that apology for au many lanes, is urged by \n\nsives har fiets. It is of some consentence that safety a renumeration as Parliamentary agent, u \n\njon which he was onlied in devide as lielige by cerforming war sareporter as a plea for 101 furnishing 18, ki this the public should know that the journal which has won adition acres in his client cost of deces, et clurging issay, with the fall, time and parimer pronunt of the \n\nFor itself the reputation of being acivali in squerility Taxes that came off on Wednesday and Friday in this sproper timotely large for for them. We will not, in \n\ntatau kitowledge, afirm that the committee of \n\nThe stud was graced by the presence of many of car fair residents, and the intervals between the races were enlivened by the music of the of 11. M. S. Higher Adly tout for the occultat: \n\nFIRST DAY. \n\nThe Wung Plate-Spota, 1; Muischite, 2; Dred. 33 \n\nBlack Cockatoo, i. \n\nTHE CHINESE DESPATCHES. THE BOMBARDMENT OF CAYTON. \n\nWAR OFFICE. Fra Mazt, February 15 \n\nThe Secretary of State for War but this day received & despute, of which the following is a copy, addressed is lord chip by Major Geveral C. T, Vas Strubeuzes, C. B., commanding are Majesty's Land Forces in Chan \n\nCenton, December 29, 1857. \n\nMy Lord-I have great satisfactios in reporting that Canton city was ermaisded muud eaptured this day at nine o'clock, with a more trifling losa das enuld have been expected. liceat emulatios was displaye 1 by the whole Allied Force, ten-st whom the greatest cordiality and god feeling into \n\nWe have to deplore the low Royal Suvy, els of Liestemt fiske, of the 59 Regie In stenaut Bowen, ct the me regiment, has tree seriously wounded, \n\nAll \n\nand misrepresentata, is as dishonest in soull thing as The Flea of Comes applied to inquire in Mr. Bersoek; we can therefore only give the places of the brass \n\nSpretter case has come to such a monstrous decisiour; but if it hits and ponies as they came in, which we do on the best. With fius exposure we leave him-Medran \n\nThe intimation arributed to Sir. Jaries Gesinam shut authority, sed promise a graphic report in or next. \n\nThe weather and ground was favorable on the whole, ties of the resolutions was an acquittal of Isan Sasho charge of inproperly enjoying bis prillon bach days, thongh there was a greas outrast; then e is a member of Le 1s of Con alyst day be hot, with a southerly with, and the ther- escuptible of ach an interpretation-it ili ose electors memeter in the shule at 80°, and on Friday, a cold nor- tur be an incir qurd visst the sing why we for strictherly wind was hiewing, and the hormoneter at 63. \n\nPiwili place himself sack $19- It had rained a god deal the night before, hat the wind jście position \n\nAnd dried the course pretty well.\" this tunction The part which Ms. Butt han played cannot be appruched less his negetation with the x-reshient of the art of Corral are taken into account. Mr Vermilch admits that he had repeated emmunications with Mr. Butt-vethal aud epilary-on the subject of the class of Ali Mvered. Of in excep Timock was kept me the lacters are said to have bren private autoosidential. It is possible, Therefore, bu learn with certainty what was the lure of the comuneulea- tions. But this is certain, il subsequently to these inter- Venom Sto altered a dras lurzer 1935 [ektors, Mr. nd the Court of Directors refusing to entertain the Ameer's application, iuro a letter couraging him to return to Sciarie by long at the lope Sut i li mi nital Ala to the Buglial Governinect something arigat he does to him. The only reasna, sseigned for too parišal revered fa inficial teuer, on the strengt of private, sureverteil enamiestis, is that the siteure appenced inrse; but M. Vernon Sanita gave the contest la stand Und Je very reluctant to have sue Ameer's new debaresi à l'aclinent while the Bengal insurrection was it progress, Mr. But having gives it frommilostared theit die hunt informed the ex-Pretent of the Beart of Country of his having tuged the user and his friends to bring the wise 'fore Parlia ne. We r TL entitled to say that Mr. Batt obtained the centerscica in favour of 32 Moured by hinting to the Prescrican of the Buned of Contro, but he had it is power Parliment to fore in a cebam As slin Amour' case; tot in the cherastonces succions will intrude themelsea which at in mot easy to disynd \n\nThe righe Flute-Cock Tail, 1; Peg Tupe, 2; Tiny, 3: \n\nTelegram. 4 \n\nThe ingken Cuga-Sydney, 1; Cheertal, 2 Vaugueril, 8. The dis-Touiz 1 Spot, ; Cock Tail 3, \n\nChelato, 4 72 Pailon, 1; Deuil. 2. \n\nThe finch Marks Rocket, Bay Midleton, 2. \n\nThe Shanghae Pork Cup —Syota, 1; Maiciite, 2; Tapas, \n\n3. \n\nSECOND DAY. \n\nThe fisher Flame-Tiege, walked oven, \n\nThe Swing Cry-Cacetent, 1; Cheerful, 2; Vanguard, \n\n3. \n\nThe China-sup-Blank Coelaten, 1: Topaz. 2; Lakin i \n\nThe T'antica Cap---Coverfil. 1: Shali, 2; Drutd, 8, The Hunt Strikellow Zack, Rocket, 2: Tartar, 3. After the figh vene, in the second day, a match was Parween, Mr. Recens guy Are pobytynen, and Mr. Benadier's black Cafe piny Tube, which was won \n\nGarne. \n\nWe pronoun an epilar in the count of 7%. Batsby mini iko es dreient of the board of Contd. We are will \n\nthat fact of both lisa hart ht \n\nThis will the deutet \n\narists cl \n\navember of the Homme Camus in a \n\nThe following extracts in the Hurkura wnd Englishmas. Calcutta papers, will be read with \n\nun riser as preferring a sai to the lease if interest anal satisfaction by the Colonists of be is lined to \"eir veneration from the air for a Hongkong, if the Pandies are landed here, and po \n\ning the sun elsewhere, if the mean He that doubt with equal satisfaction by General Van \n\nare il gratuitously in the Hour by the name tur \n\nStrasbenzre if such galbut and ready soldiers are placed under his charge. We do not like \n\nengaged is allen wat align and are public civic of the Chatte, whenleigh them drada a dealer fee site's claims in the flow of Corsake y comments, for it by n chase the regiments reach bare without racing their barge conectanapur his eliumiven conrægur dance of com region may be enfly tired by mandors th heers (insult them Pardy met vertaily will House of Come and in the Eccrtine Government, Such a state of stairs is const unsatisfactory even b we shall have some gallant ofboer of ours dawn maky now, star), But supposing that the entire itone Adastraling of India were vested in a single mon ne with the assertion that never was there Minister of the Corn she is to the House of a more loyal or better behaved regiment in Culosis, with wild traptations would the integrity of Our representatives in the legislature le tona feet Atler Majesty's service. We had a sample of it it is, wo have had at one time a Narab Susa, Rajans the other day in the case of the 70th, when a \n\nCaptain Hates, of the \n\nThe hophardment is to be in very low time, aud \n\n1. Suppers and Miners, 59th Regiment, Royal Artillery, stores and mention, \n\nThe French Nawai Brigale, stoves, &c. \n\n3. The Naval Brigade, under the ader of Commodore the 1o. 4. 6. 1, B Esot. \n\n4. The Naval Brigade from Cantun. \n\n5. Lieulcunt.Cola.et lemon's battalica of Royal Marines, & \n\nd. Cutearl Holowry's Brigade of Royal Marines, &c, (Waru last heet of No. £ has passed, No. 2 will com meece, and on with: the remainder \n\nThe duration of the French forces will be eritraded by Capta Reinan:], fg captein; the British troops and Royal Marines by Major the Bon. H. Cidord \n\nThe British Naval Brigade, by Captain W. K. Hall.\n\n... acutalo.\n\nThe following will be the disposition of the united forces after landing:\n\nBritish Naval Brigade on the right.\n\nCentre bridge, composed of Lieutenant-Colonel Lemon's provano instalion, 19th Regiment, Royal Artillery, and Sapiers.\n\nPreucia bridge on the inft\n\nColonel Holloway's brigade in reserve, with Royal Marine Artillery,\n\nAfter getting into position the allied forces will remain still to cancuston, and the mail leaving; I must therefore defer instheer det üle to the next rpportunity. † in line of contianova elutus of brigade audil further...\n\nI bwe, &c.\n\nC. T. VAN STinerszre, M jur General,\n\nCommanding Traps in China,\n\nPort Gongh is now heng oerapied.\n\nThe Right Hon.\n\nthe Secretary of Stue for \n\nWar, C., * \n\nADMIRAL SEYMOUR'S DESPATIUU.\n\nAdmiralty, Fuurorg 15. Despoteker, of which the following me cans, bure en verived by the Lords Commissioners of the! Astrahy Trout Kee-Sentral Sir Michael Seyavour,\n\nOrumates at CANYON \n\nNo. 357.\n\nHer Majesty's ship Coromandri,\n\nnt fan. De ch SirMy letter (No.343) of the 13th ist. courzved \n\nPuins to the fures of the Allied Power, and that u \n\nthe indigence of the raceable regation of ionsh letter had seen vent in t. You, the Lagerial High Cour mission, by the ass-furs of the Allied Powers, stating the deamus of the two Gavernitects, d rating ten days for a consideration of the same, lailing earnered against the city of Citati.\n\nplane with which, conise mesures would be 2. The Brigade of Royal Mears et igal Maries Actriery mere inediately wasis dought up to the i \n\nunders for an advaner, watch will be made to a position \n\nfor vise night, y reparatury to active service us the follow-\n\nnig andag. \n\nM. Skrmore, Rent.Adesiral. \n\nComander-in-Chief of Her Britannic \n\nMajesty's Noynt Purees. \n\nRear-Adesira \n\nC. HowerDA GENOT13.1.T \n\nComewi'kiet af 1Fix Emperial \n\nAlajesty's Naval Forces. \n\nCT VAN STRAL BENZ, Major Lien, Commanding the Alinary Force, \n\nGENERAL MEMORANDUM. Carouane), Canton, Deectner 26, 1857.\n\nThe Nuva! Brigade of seanien will be in three divisions. The divisions will be tald off into companies, each stvising gomorracing No. 1. md the last timber cop. rames is 1st tumi 2e devisions will be composed of boats' \n\ncrewy. \n\n(A) Actre, blgethon, and guulmate, \n\n() Me. Puade, Crnizer, Tornet, and a gunhast. \n\nNumrud, Surprise, 1 agone, Mares, a gunboals. After se p, the three fut-anted ships will after sheir genka 18 will, after one qui, aiter their fire to the north- east with gate. fire to the ty and Gough's Lighrere Alarmcast and \n\nSea Supplemen \n\n} \n\n} \n\n## GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.\n\nWith reference to the Validity of Marriages...\n\nHis Excellency SR JOHN BOWRING, Kaight, L., Her Majesty's Poipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of Trade in China &c., &c. has received a Despatch from The Right Honorable Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs...\n\nBy Order,\n\nG. W. CAINE. Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 26th April, 1858. No. 7\n\n| \n| --- \n| --- \n\njudicious to let it be generally own where and how Chinese having walled, tough the obstinate deteriou the large reinforcement of Pay at the presidency hastian winch as chuterised the proceeding of the een lucnted. Three times the same nombe: of sepoya, Imperial Commissioner from October 21, 1956, oching with all the respectude cam-uds of Barnkport, could remained for the Commanders of the Allied Furces but 15 address the Imperia. Commissiouer, wai to muery into but little, even if they did their worst, but talve \n\ni nens and anuseless panes are any tring fat dignied execution the painful alternative of attacking Centon, Jerorols, would be more effectsly avoided by wich was conquced at daylight this ring. The da:ture of the pucket will prevent my giving say funk revelation of actual wrangements than j \n\ninither reports. I am now on the point of joining the studied reticence which only lends to mystification and forces asembarking at Kuyer's Talked for the zasault on surpicion, -nnd very often reduces the very offre it is \n\nthe city walls, intended a prevent \n\nTur Fagfxman of 23rd Mauch on the same subject, remarks \n\nThe 47th Regt. N. I have nerived, and are vuramped on the glacis of Fort William; they are about 379 strong \n\nof all grace, native officers mari sepoys, and is the Government have ordered Colonel Port, Command FOREIGN OFPics, Alarch 9, 1950. \n\ning, to rerait the Regiment with Malen. Brigadier SIR, eve under my consideration, and have | Corfich with this topiment and the 65th N. I. new en referred to the proper Law Advisers of the Crow, the way down, will leave by the 16th proximo. your Despatches Nos. 452 and 7 of the 26th of \n\nFLOWERS FROM THE INDIAN PAPERS. December and 9d of January last, on the subject of \n\nThe Athene reples mure we to our elrage of the doubts when hel arisen as to the Validity of the \n\nAs we cannot consent to sally our Marriages of British Sabjre's at Chinese Ports; and literary larceny. \n\nges with language ru is seldom beard erido I have to acquaint yaa, in reply, that the Statute i2 \n\nappliers, which on being bitted. se i noceary, for tim. de approvation of the Board of Controt, was materially al. by B1. Fordon sit The reply, as orglundly homed by the Court of Directors, was in vlect, that the Amy's care and on Judicially decided, and that they ans rezson to reverse the decision. The reply, as indi Sed by Me. Vernon Site, was in effent, that if the Amer would zezer his native country, and exert himself in half of the English Government, his real right he Argarable mitezinimesi. These series, fr. But declares, firmad gratully, and simply from his covention of the juice of the Ameer's cline. But in ariston to these parcier Mr. Gutt rent to posed to Failid to argo the Anect's Shell her. For the filter service Mr. Hah desit het theas to receive in all 19,1001, and thut off this She has actually received southing more than 2000. Mr. Butt deolares ther be still holds himself sound to proceed to hulin if the Ameer insists upon it; her in the event of Mr. Bart's aching latelet te lo be will and 13 Victoria, Cap. 68, inponeering Consul topolhouse, our readers must be sausted with our report of fund the money recusat it he is dy preserred solomuze Mariages, does not affect the valulity of, the substance of it. Elis rejoinder is, that our charge of fum pracoding to tudi by the Ameer and his advisers or in any way interfere with, any Marriages which flebing terms the Sproutor is an unmitigated file- arriving at the conclusia thuc his services are not quired would have been valid independently of that Statute, ho,\" and he taunts with being no gentleman. it Here, he will retain the money received. This is, tho \n\nin which category are Mariages celebrated in Chiantik big too on the subject of horsewhips\" and best if our abilty, a tuir and eerut katement of the sub \n\nby Ministers of the Church of England, according horsepouts.\" Bur the strong point agniuss us, ju tja \n\nopis, is our want of gentility. Patial Lects prevad lutorg tår i omories of the House f \n\nto the forms of that Church. \n\nthur contemporary reminds one of the Bath fontman in Pickwick; he can endure anything low.\" When Now, to what do these facts a nuné? Mr. Batt is s Babe of the House of Commons, of a tribunal which and to the Validity of Marriages veiebrated by a \n\nthe public are at a loss for a referee on alkat concerus might intre lawn called aga to procence a verdict as to Clergymen of the Church of England, and not under a gentleman\" they will know wher, to had one. dre justice or injustice due treatment of All Marra by the At 12 and 13 Victoria, Cap. 66, at Macau \n\nLouisana \n\nadi nggala urged 16 Mourial to agipeal lo \n\nM. Mut, Leo, \n\nWith regard to the case fepecially referred to \n\nif \n\nThe deferee, we have already calist characteristic. \n\n6. I beg 10 es, close copies of two General Orders of the 26th instant, and of lemoranda issued by Major- General Van Straubensee, containing the monesancy arzangements for the struck, which I hage will put their lordships in full possession of our intended proceedings. 3. Í have pleasure in reporting that the most perfect umadinty exvts between the Commanders-in-thigï of The allied forces. \n\nI have, .. (Signed) \n\n31. SKY, Bea-Amira and Commanter-in-Chie?. \n\nTo the \n\nSecretary of the Admiralty, \n\nLoudon \n\nGENERAL ORDER. \n\nBefore Canton, December, 1857. The uvala nilitory commander-in-chief of the aisted forces before Cantun love agreed to the following ander of operativas against the city. First bombardme to conxuráce at daylight on Monday morning the 28th of December. \n\nThe sirps and vessels numed in the acte juoder, letter \n\nA) on the signed hereafter indient being made, wilt open fire on the south-west angica of the city wells, with a view to breach them, and impede the communication \n\nThe ships and vessels poused in the net (under letter \n\nThe Gina Cartumqui of India; a transsi which Nie. Baltsgain i Marsa is Chinese Territory, and not a Portuguest | The pickpochyt when arraignai before the Magistrate, of the Chinese troops along thei: parapets to the ent it would appear, actually took some initiatory reps, which precision, such Mauriages 11 be valid as being har generdly hur one answer to wake,-\"it's all a Fed wight have seen servince to the Ameer half as been galebrated in China, Pazar Country. If, however, your wushup.\" We are therefore no more surpriced at hunght be the tribusi of which he was ember. Macao is a possession of Portugal, then it has a the exam's coarse denial than at his blastering), wear the Dutch Folly, with a staritar osject, wit A me wither of the funer of Compune stonde in the core Christian Law of Marriage, as its lex moci,\" and threats, at that the pubic way judge on which ends breach the city walls opposite the Viceroy's residence; Inion to the pimenting even of any individui applying \n\nto met \n\n(Signed) MALMESBURY. \n\nSia Joy Bowring, \n\nBec., N., & \n\nTrue Cops. \n\n11. F. HANCE. \n\nthe mortare in the Dutch Fully, and the Niger and Avalauele, 1.kewise sbetting the city heights auf Gough three insicuess ont of many at our dispoed, in which the Aina has appropiated without actueledgment heights. \n\nThe ships and vessels named in the note (under letter whunt he found in journal. The racier of the ex wination of the Military Female phan Asylum C), beruse the Dutch Folly and the French Folly, will pubished by the Aham was made up entirely from apen fire on the Rooth-east ungles of the new and ell what had appeared the previous day in the Spector, elty walls, mud the walls ferning the east side of the city. These time several nacks will couuence simul without the slightest arkludgment the fuder's) Charge at the opsing the last Sessions repertet for taseously, wira a white csiga shall be hoisted at the fore the Ann, mail a yelaw dug us a corresponding this carnal, was similaris fched the reports of the trinis for funpiracy, the two of most interest, appeared sigral at the spule he listed at the fure of the in the Athena aise the day after they were publised Phugction. \n\nThe Horet end the Avalanche wild repeat these signals A still are at theit fore so long as the Angs shall remain Byug on \n\nthe before mentioned shipa \n\nsit j'fusion, that a judya iter in the run or Manages of British Sabjects anort, in order to be the guilt of \"falschod\" iles, with mension two or \n\nWet wein de said of judge widertunk valid, he adenized there esther in accordance with conse or saticier for a site who had brough, or such lex leci,\" or with the Provisions of the Act \n\nin bring, actions in de curt? The iniquity are mentioned.-1 am, &c., ach step in any incrad a little tem prave by the consider the lye har, or had not received re- mueratina f his seres ful bun pliced biawety in the wharf whition of being with by price that he be mil preciera remuneration for undertaking to as me $5. iend's sent before a tribuent of vehich he to \"use of the anashers. He has aceste promise of 10,0004, for his services, sart of thị sùm he estually trevived more anne ut The urging of the Amcer à aut span the ludia \n\nW take the following short notice of the Khang in the Spectator, almost verbatim, whion & single torrent is one este act, whether the erfarin \n\nflagrant case of Newspaper dishonesty, nceurred in on- ting, the insete the line of it, or has Spring Meeting from the North-Ching Herald whisper whence the apolis were stolen. the juce the tivard Camiral in Cannon-run. it of the 24th olim. The commis mun who so osion with the articultural Exhibition, when the serar di Tu say that make do improper for ft. But to aventry for urging a se before the Howe of ham sold people here at our anal meeting has been the revive the report of the Prizes from the cautioned day and night, net in exceed per each gun carrying off all the good things of Secretary, w the express coulition that he should, is employed 60 rounds during the Best 3 uurs, except f which it is in, but then it would be a right and fortanste \n\n\"We wander who rode our cormity with the usage of the Press on icse oc- the ships under letter C. which will fire 100 rounds. \n\nThey were proper for him to wipe the end beture the Ligure of Chanan, the Northern turt. \n\nCasics, end slips so the Speci \n\nfudiately the bunchardment open the landing of the attic forces will take place at the creek in' Küper an, of the man tinte, kifor a sane her trimmal, provided be ezig recessed reaeration, for the tertives let here the old friend raid. Yellow Jack and Tartar are with e, at the east of Leuils as well as of honesty. The \n\nThe dist heul mom is welcome to the use of vagulang words Pussage, when there the British and French dags will batur. His obvious that by such decision the door to abwe be found in the Hwek Stakes. art by rite oper. Nothing more would be tryniced never have been elsewhere --- \n\nwhich like utty her about he worbi did an enlty be planted in the following order, commencing a day- in eaing, if Palled upon to do so; we will conline onr \n\nlight- to end a remier if Parliament to pochert with perfect; \n\nThe mail, that apology for au many lanes, is urged by \n\nsives har fiets. It is of some consentence that safety a renumeration as Parliamentary agent, u \n\njon which he was onlied in devide as lielige by cerforming war sareporter as a plea for 101 furnishing 18, ki this the public should know that the journal which has won adition acres in his client cost of deces, et clurging issay, with the fall, time and parimer pronunt of the \n\nFor itself the reputation of being acivali in squerility Taxes that came off on Wednesday and Friday in this sproper timotely large for for them. We will not, in \n\ntatau kitowledge, afirm that the committee of \n\nThe stud was graced by the presence of many of car fair residents, and the intervals between the races were enlivened by the music of the of 11. M. S. Higher Adly tout for the occultat: \n\nFIRST DAY. \n\nThe Wung Plate-Spota, 1; Muischite, 2; Dred. 33 \n\nBlack Cockatoo, i. \n\nTHE CHINESE DESPATCHES. THE BOMBARDMENT OF CAYTON. \n\nWAR OFFICE. Fra Mazt, February 15 \n\nThe Secretary of State for War but this day received & despute, of which the following is a copy, addressed is lord chip by Major Geveral C. T, Vas Strubeuzes, C. B., commanding are Majesty's Land Forces in Chan \n\nCenton, December 29, 1857. \n\nMy Lord-I have great satisfactios in reporting that Canton city was ermaisded muud eaptured this day at nine o'clock, with a more trifling losa das enuld have been expected. liceat emulatios was displaye 1 by the whole Allied Force, ten-st whom the greatest cordiality and god feeling into \n\nWe have to deplore the low Royal Suvy, els of Liestemt fiske, of the 59 Regie In stenaut Bowen, ct the me regiment, has tree seriously wounded, \n\nAll \n\nand misrepresentata, is as dishonest in soull thing as The Flea of Comes applied to inquire in Mr. Bersoek; we can therefore only give the places of the brass \n\nSpretter case has come to such a monstrous decisiour; but if it hits and ponies as they came in, which we do on the best. With fius exposure we leave him-Medran \n\nThe intimation arributed to Sir. Jaries Gesinam shut authority, sed promise a graphic report in or next. \n\nThe weather and ground was favorable on the whole, ties of the resolutions was an acquittal of Isan Sasho charge of inproperly enjoying bis prillon bach days, thongh there was a greas outrast; then e is a member of Le 1s of Con alyst day be hot, with a southerly with, and the ther- escuptible of ach an interpretation-it ili ose electors memeter in the shule at 80°, and on Friday, a cold nor- tur be an incir qurd visst the sing why we for strictherly wind was hiewing, and the hormoneter at 63. \n\nPiwili place himself sack $19- It had rained a god deal the night before, hat the wind jście position \n\nAnd dried the course pretty well.\" this tunction The part which Ms. Butt han played cannot be appruched less his negetation with the x-reshient of the art of Corral are taken into account. Mr Vermilch admits that he had repeated emmunications with Mr. Butt-vethal aud epilary-on the subject of the class of Ali Mvered. Of in excep Timock was kept me the lacters are said to have bren private autoosidential. It is possible, Therefore, bu learn with certainty what was the lure of the comuneulea- tions. But this is certain, il subsequently to these inter- Venom Sto altered a dras lurzer 1935 [ektors, Mr. nd the Court of Directors refusing to entertain the Ameer's application, iuro a letter couraging him to return to Sciarie by long at the lope Sut i li mi nital Ala to the Buglial Governinect something arigat he does to him. The only reasna, sseigned for too parišal revered fa inficial teuer, on the strengt of private, sureverteil enamiestis, is that the siteure appenced inrse; but M. Vernon Sanita gave the contest la stand Und Je very reluctant to have sue Ameer's new debaresi à l'aclinent while the Bengal insurrection was it progress, Mr. But having gives it frommilostared theit die hunt informed the ex-Pretent of the Beart of Country of his having tuged the user and his friends to bring the wise 'fore Parlia ne. We r TL entitled to say that Mr. Batt obtained the centerscica in favour of 32 Moured by hinting to the Prescrican of the Buned of Contro, but he had it is power Parliment to fore in a cebam As slin Amour' case; tot in the cherastonces succions will intrude themelsea which at in mot easy to disynd \n\nThe righe Flute-Cock Tail, 1; Peg Tupe, 2; Tiny, 3: \n\nTelegram. 4 \n\nThe ingken Cuga-Sydney, 1; Cheertal, 2 Vaugueril, 8. The dis-Touiz 1 Spot, ; Cock Tail 3, \n\nChelato, 4 72 Pailon, 1; Deuil. 2. \n\nThe finch Marks Rocket, Bay Midleton, 2. \n\nThe Shanghae Pork Cup —Syota, 1; Maiciite, 2; Tapas, \n\n3. \n\nSECOND DAY. \n\nThe fisher Flame-Tiege, walked oven, \n\nThe Swing Cry-Cacetent, 1; Cheerful, 2; Vanguard, \n\n3. \n\nThe China-sup-Blank Coelaten, 1: Topaz. 2; Lakin i \n\nThe T'antica Cap---Coverfil. 1: Shali, 2; Drutd, 8, The Hunt Strikellow Zack, Rocket, 2: Tartar, 3. After the figh vene, in the second day, a match was Parween, Mr. Recens guy Are pobytynen, and Mr. Benadier's black Cafe piny Tube, which was won \n\nGarne. \n\nWe pronoun an epilar in the count of 7%. Batsby mini iko es dreient of the board of Contd. We are will \n\nthat fact of both lisa hart ht \n\nThis will the deutet \n\narists cl \n\navember of the Homme Camus in a \n\nThe following extracts in the Hurkura wnd Englishmas. Calcutta papers, will be read with \n\nun riser as preferring a sai to the lease if interest anal satisfaction by the Colonists of be is lined to \"eir veneration from the air for a Hongkong, if the Pandies are landed here, and po \n\ning the sun elsewhere, if the mean He that doubt with equal satisfaction by General Van \n\nare il gratuitously in the Hour by the name tur \n\nStrasbenzre if such galbut and ready soldiers are placed under his charge. We do not like \n\nengaged is allen wat align and are public civic of the Chatte, whenleigh them drada a dealer fee site's claims in the flow of Corsake y comments, for it by n chase the regiments reach bare without racing their barge conectanapur his eliumiven conrægur dance of com region may be enfly tired by mandors th heers (insult them Pardy met vertaily will House of Come and in the Eccrtine Government, Such a state of stairs is const unsatisfactory even b we shall have some gallant ofboer of ours dawn maky now, star), But supposing that the entire itone Adastraling of India were vested in a single mon ne with the assertion that never was there Minister of the Corn she is to the House of a more loyal or better behaved regiment in Culosis, with wild traptations would the integrity of Our representatives in the legislature le tona feet Atler Majesty's service. We had a sample of it it is, wo have had at one time a Narab Susa, Rajans the other day in the case of the 70th, when a \n\nCaptain Hates, of the \n\nThe hophardment is to be in very low time, aud \n\n1. Suppers and Miners, 59th Regiment, Royal Artillery, stores and mention, \n\nThe French Nawai Brigale, stoves, &c. \n\n3. The Naval Brigade, under the ader of Commodore the 1o. 4. 6. 1, B Esot. \n\n4. The Naval Brigade from Cantun. \n\n5. Lieulcunt.Cola.et lemon's battalica of Royal Marines, & \n\nd. Cutearl Holowry's Brigade of Royal Marines, &c, (Waru last heet of No. £ has passed, No. 2 will com meece, and on with: the remainder \n\nThe duration of the French forces will be eritraded by Capta Reinan:], fg captein; the British troops and Royal Marines by Major the Bon. H. Clidord \n\nThe British Naval Brigade, by Captain W. K. Hall.\n\n... acutalo.\n\nThe following will be the disposition of the united forces after landing:\n\n| Unit | Position |\n| --- | --- |\n| British Naval Brigade | Right |\n| Centre bridge | Composed of Lieutenant-Colonel Lemon's battalion, 19th Regiment, Royal Artillery, and Sapiers |\n| Preucia bridge | Left |\n| Colonel Holloway's brigade | Reserve, with Royal Marine Artillery |\n\nAfter getting into position the allied forces will remain...\n\nC. T. VAN STRAUBENZEE, Major General,\n\nCommanding Traps in China,\n\nPort Gongh is now being occupied.\n\nThe Right Hon.\n\nthe Secretary of State for \n\nWar, C., * \n\nADMIRAL SEYMOUR'S DESPATIUU.\n\nAdmiralty, Fuurorg 15. Despoteker, of which the following me cans, bure en verived by the Lords Commissioners of the! Astrahy Trout Kee-Sentral Sir Michael Seyavour,\n\nOrumates at CANYON \n\nNo. 357.\n\nHer Majesty's ship Coromandri,\n\nnt fan. De ch SirMy letter (No.343) of the 13th ist. courzved \n\nPuins to the fures of the Allied Power, and that u \n\nthe indigence of the raceable regation of ionsh letter had seen vent in t. You, the Lagerial High Cour mission, by the ass-furs of the Allied Powers, stating the deamus of the two Gavernitects, d rating ten days for a consideration of the same, lailing earnered against the city of Citati.\n\nplane with which, conise mesures would be 2. The Brigade of Royal Mears et igal Maries Actriery mere inediately wasis dought up to the i \n\nunders for an advaner, watch will be made to a position \n\nfor vise night, y reparatury to active service us the follow-\n\nnig andag. \n\nM. Skrmore, Rent.Adesiral. \n\nComander-in-Chief of Her Britannic \n\nMajesty's Noynt Purees. \n\nRear-Adesira \n\nC. HowerDA GENOT13.1.T \n\nComewi'kiet af 1Fix Emperial \n\nAlajesty's Naval Forces. \n\nCT VAN STRAL BENZ, Major Lien, Commanding the Alinary Force, \n\nGENERAL MEMORANDUM. Carouane), Canton, Deectner 26, 1857.\n\nThe Nuva! Brigade of seanien will be in three divisions. The divisions will be tald off into companies, each stvising gomorracing No. 1. md the last timber cop. rames is 1st tumi 2e devisions will be composed of boats' \n\ncrewy. \n\n(A) Actre, blgethon, and guulmate, \n\n() Me. Puade, Crnizer, Tornet, and a gunhast. \n\nNumrud, Surprise, 1 agone, Mares, a gunboals. After se p, the three fut-anted ships will after sheir genka 18 will, after one qui, aiter their fire to the north- east with gate. fire to the ty and Gough's Lighrere Alarmcast and \n\nSea Supplemen \n\n} \n\n}", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-068 - Sir Bowring - 1858 [5-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 247286, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-073 - Lieut. Governor Caine & Sir Bowring - 1859 [1-5]", "page_number": 587, "title": "CO129-073 - Lieut. Governor Caine & Sir Bowring - 1859 [1-5]", "content_text": "the retirement of\n\nColonel Caine from\n\nthe office of Lieut. Governor, and, as the services\n\nof this latter officer have been\n\nlong and meritorious, His Grace considers\n\nthat he is fully deserving of a Pension, chargeable of course on the local\n\nrevenue\n\nJames\n\nH.M.\n\nGovernor\n\nGud\n\n91\n\n7/15 Hongkong\n\n7130\n\nSin It Robinson.\n\nстраз\n\n430\n\nMINUTE\n\nM. 38.\n\n$59\n\n& Elliot 2 Merivals MC Fortesene\n\nWeerastle 3.\n\nLi\n\n13 Nov/59.\n\nHer Majesty's\n\nGovernment have\n\nhad under their\n\nconsideration the\n\nSubject\n\nof\n\nthe Pension\n\nto be granted to Colonel Caine\n\nin consequence of the abolition\n\nof his\n\noffice Lieutenant Governor of Hong Kong, and they have had before them\n\na dispatch addressed", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-073 - Lieut. Governor Caine & Sir Bowring - 1859 [1-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 248150, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-075 - Public Offices - 1859", "page_number": 222, "title": "CO129-075 - Public Offices - 1859", "content_text": "ESS\n\nSUPPLEMENT TO THE NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE AND NORTHERN COUNTIES ADVERTISER, JUNE 25, 1859.\n\nCallwell for his sucenda cbr si ku\n\nTlus\n\nsery Betro and a very indies direction was giben to Tay Filati and Clines, in every part of this clogy and the and lathe ca le game complete em 16 happened rideanly under the time is wan movement forming is that they were about to prossud-on province, which Loval Elgin, at willow was, at teplo\n\nthat Mr. Davis, the Govermens printer, who is tho pro earplugin diétly of arrangement that race o coafated to me to effect any period by the position of affis m pinions by those who must to bato Lucy bettoni Clima nets, that Stone Thin si formar Mahebos Wong In the heat setupon I ftowed their dircase, Rod 1 ceased fole solated way way with My Caldar. pr bay of all, but acted with erent tas made Hoes it a rate the deceatens of the Executirs Council, led quietly and won that treaty of peace which he has rectly\n\nor with the Hong Kong putice: 1 zece monded tomto prema, ected thỏ China Mark watch out, but not to Chin te written on pops of 7 eur, tamparately, list I would be very happy to attaul the Ryecond with China--1 Buy it apours to be not ply Bonn fernd, what will cal by the militar term\n\nDamer the Feng Kong Govt tiszts, heard ally rest, and the rod po del doblard' tras sutive Council whenever ont laid upon the Queen's previointion of that treaty, bat a violate of the p poble, deir riske, and I reported to Gem and apply to two pes of big authority is that of a\n\nwith any clut priests war in piracy, Sir, Andry Tui is wherever the auilt as it was sat in a porta Gercent coner. I forged chai to the. Specibody dline TheRD RET, we bag made to er en Cum 21 of all the no person che serpent\n\nxecutive, a repartol in the recently teavad China hours periment. I pushed my inquiries furter, best, it was a Puties, who had been 3 year in a dy, and he Wide, part, a thirds. Mr. C til 1 had been the colony about a year and fed that magistrate, 291 tl korubarist ler Blojek:yol, Ar Mr. Caldwe. tr. U the \"onsel for #1 pol. ) widet. that. It lirat Cell: ano die atramentis le lle [ from an all-ce of lam kipe willwal heing tre\n\nConnell, however, proasted my lace and without giving pera, the turks by Saglish vowele në wa un village va the real state of the case bow and, but 30, a purte: acl & auf: er, at du head of youto! Umi. Mr. Calendars it at the yangperty of being rist Preng the gross in f\n\nhsburs, on the plesat they had earlcared pices Triviy de hocen to me by the fovercrant printer of 2 let this goal of how Wong depend on the report remember chest as you we who Dr. Bridges was er 1,000 Gollers raiving to and therrunt 50 dus een which they were proceeding, di suport\n\nwhich ore pentlemen, when called opon, ali ratke to barciales, ut, as he calls huself, a legal pencationer feat. Coldwellers and items which reqmen, with a the line pod nadering complnews\n\nHac plutter money aget of ir. Caldwell-tas ufficere Kong, all Covernment officer, whu permitted ans le\n\ncod vessels ringte c his name, wao hat piren tidetres of something 26 tim you. This document anting bera land bucre the Caldwell untie the functions: attracy and brister, and culting less crevicted bobow Wang of pirney and of being appendel, was fed l huew of the\n\n\"\"\"\"The misunsorted catury of Colwell toffees, and who I believe is at tila murent Sau Compilation to the subject to the then vry indiferently wells practitioner, in fat, called engaged in the den Trade,\" \"online! This trade maltet. But, gertlemen, there was netuin which ne\n\nwas hail chwired with compliory with praus Old Daney practiones; and his practice lay shot the salve trades every effort made by Sir Je pred the course of the equity, and which has led simme land; artiny his not la Hong Kong. Tee of opinia Hong Kong papers and allowed to be perated by any\n\nms is out these proceedings blr. Caldwell was the dups of stranger who is have the carically to read it. Iture Chise, abest cutirely, and he was greatly indebted to Mr. Bring to shark any faded millise read eile verr subscrit and indepent quiries befinnestesion the curble genting\n\nbelove luve answared the cations which can ge labelu Wang, that he was rulla scecmplici--his will format 18 a dreamed to longer peizeted by f leg and renneita ascota plice, objectcà dílication which estes, but pulslsked by stance of her Majesty Hóux Koaɛgen; fema watsentations among that body. This doesmeat when fails thaioninate pleinls warga duty Iribunes of quite soother falion Lann a parko Camisin\n\ntrous Lavalon 10 answer. I lepe I have decu suflies dated to All the oflice of Con is is és clear the onia elips and the migrat sipeof Hong Kong icials appointed by a dishonest man. 1 Hy\n\namie Ant in lieu de not what Goschent. They dI makerelerence withose two kentk chlor, and Neting Cokersin! Aureurs 3 bed of rik: the Cene siger cut to whether it is in the course of this savastiguin Liga ti Set time for one your that I have aldened ajab 20 prevented me from coming to lie same siomablá consis\n\nEurope, he retailing the besty the labour contracts in Culan ve réxionable or they age of the tuiszton in theit repor- that previous :0 in, king in and statements as true, and he smitted to, 22 (Dave wagertenice dil return their reports and the Celudis Secheterg the difficulter id exist, and tho ba latterly bemorijay went tur begantu 'he points as wel: I la ramended at 1vano Came of polenta piemetine dating as while of the\n\nsiginta melni y la givere, engin of jingle, the sugoistens of the Camicies, sortsin papers comunes steady no que fully salarised, that when bow instider. trouble with doubts. 1 lien auk apan my the depth overnacht to them. They armed my state perind of his trunce et odice. Chargenti, every Chamwig te taky is overall, a tota aurten with 3\n\nWerg's frin, and which might be but 20derstood, that any gardians yo\n\nsolicita farlor infamathai vil, siguity his wear to c man tho give tim b's versiout had che right to conzerve, ce state of the Colica where it to be stupreetervslus to the Countiesien, lost be dotzegel it find trap- ot trans the plate hume, of speaking of Marlow Wegretta tus com the fast of Mchoho, and they in 2nd Di baling is conviction, but try antepriri culpated very procedony Mr.Childwell. odorandut bich End did sure, that is zeliter had both innuente: iseczunder the\n\nof Corps from Cibo to ong Kong bow toket moest kept the act ever contiment. -\n\npire, but the Ceramic forgot to say 18ct the G-fly it wil eeply with. Br. Asey\n\nsmuted dea seat assist Loud appren50. clerance obtain infertilen veto woke on the cape rock of which, diy had harkeen on citythone wid hato zatit, ClineRoy Government. Tola gelen placed me t\n\nStr. Chawalay salt only remained now the he It has been swurn to the chief, M. Levis the bent of the 'wament te blanche perdon of 3aadow plure. Then there is also number of entries relating some pele. It was iftowards wam to by kir 1 hare before spoke, hauling of the Chine\n\ngunpowder, cufim balls mushais, silk peta, everly, Mr. Dixies, others, in flea kuotave the alterom whics hail for Rive vidence against the gres! Jannthon Wild of England USB come the Cowlingly, herwarde #gured enz. Mr. the bed shon this the evilred a little purchases\n\nagainst Tarrant,” and why were piressaar as Lisé Goundli Bjørð, pap by wit'wet lukorg op ee were in their junes ko\n\nhave that statetent jár before Parliamecut. (Applause.) To me in wel: dolezas witute in the Folies Curt is the \"Cura plustering to the past tween Mulicho Wong is all of tens of war thire se reference call\n\nBevel us Tarrant, by then Clankins of the Comics, terms, and air. Caldwell, and, steve, ilere upprated the uskus tunccties with the Saudiar with ag solenyalur the depare cok place, that Air Joh. Bowring and 1. I reduced his pene in writing in the orthography of t Chicos printing, and 1 kept it on the wall before my desk who was 'cient duly a wine at the Police Chart pater a ser elaborate article September, 1857, & unicat, sie which tice, unter I read Beiges noth awe 10 te consail then on the table one to bem chuqur of a tition by Alt Aut\n\nakutsent in Calia, in which of Manche Wu's he hates, world bat underētur This but an index under and guix on the 14th, reler to lure Aide, statement, a petition to be saloptert to the Queen, Landa, Ban Dat also al tipo ili te pra Chert in the and day from the perind my fras receving e fertation down to the day when the Serenowende of caus They desired walk was pridwally crimes were eatmerated and it was adeffus is to be for the prose of tabling the great to see the\n\nand to cry one of the books and papers as existing denominona, foliowa:-- Whold of the pirater boolé àvul phitest. It ja vakit valuable, nculpated by the reports 'bent in by those ta reperierend pardoned for title that this with ke guilt of many aller\n\nes dy sick that notedy 14 av hea soppra but a Navester, JR, \"Police called upon the, and coke You have cried your\n\nés paid offices, ut lite sails or Tiger nature, po bioause there boil un puhe, a have now been destroyed by\n\nlam ny big which feil fron D. Bulgea or frran Si: Jake at Wil Tarrat, publishes of the Long Kong pois as a ave arrested the sedel, and liavoces, and that hardins erment an oath, Pain\n\npill the end of Chin, was in the 'the' hårda\" of the Hung Kane Covergent, this meinenze\n\nBlock Cum by Liu Govername of t that. Quo him to study on two charges of piracy, Applause). I sony to it by Dr durs, oth nemain the Acting his ca, me of whey be provad is dancreationa\n\nthere was any atention to doutor them. On the stray, lbited by the police count and at die trial were looked \"to prelom leninitim. Sorrest replicationswmulleritsbea Laaksi, Will diese papers be forthcoming the is wht hely a mally Trong and public At that very women bu application is 150 pardon was made, but they all lod. The public age when war awer was Coctaily, tasy will ho forthesising Chetumal miny, of a cele d Governint of Hong Kong, to fit the the i pendina brez the Executive Council, bad baľova a do- up in 196 101minant. 1 Setinal From Callejattu.\n\nwat rond to you this watch of Mr. Dixon, printed Celóuipi Seref.tg-roat will be-1 don't say état with hefurret aby Cian, the pepers en bools which šúré éx bdag too mackerel for Sir Juiz Bowring Stahoe Fogg that these utsnoruuda'ha dolroyd, et troch nieruction cangad the apud Wilham Tut\n\nWithin one week triad crossed that 1 u raken\n\nWaficul reported to me that had upperolie\n\nimoweh, af Tan, aldussed an offels, ferie, tu the goverment\n\nmistion zutenu 57th May. 1 cdled for flow, papers, 014\n\nthe sewer still was, huy s pro3acer May,\n\nthe Chairman of the Come-speaking to what\n\nCarls\n\nren ufereeing one of the LM-\n\nTutte and Within Tarrat peale not pully mil. jabetu, te the Willing Thon BOS, 10\n\nCotinal Sury-by umiva with 517 3 wing, do Govern, duce auch pal and coetic pubic papera a vecius cụ #8 burn, le prevent than tror në tuladhand of teatriinal\n\nThomus Bridgun act\n\nin\n\nJUN PO\n\n1.9\n\nby Sir John Bow-no, not thatatemens 6 M Dixson, the truth-bat ecide not beenvelded by them wil'honey, hit which beleg rund him no the tecore of what had or ne'sunted for in any way on the sapotion of an from wat taken older, M.. Disnou stated was purfacily tree-Theese. You are the kratay of my words, Wall, geûtie- Ch'oet were in luence of their liveandbence begins of e, what did the Govereat do! Nacida That term katson hid in ace to that the parden abel to Premye at Hong Kong The Sup of Police\n\nthe Superintendent of Police, vel sia papers they were, in glee taustmankt Midland. Vältweite Regattar tenor of the Water y lo had the police of the long smakt at his dis in the month of July, 1857. We are now in the sofaxuated; hat the articlo was oothie, for the Fals were\n\nang silence, tid, I can't go on wirdwat my papers. wture Colany, Lotion gave a collops plan\" pesul though, the blud frastarlet: Mr. Calder report fort. 1808 after the firfficial repost do mora, but it be dry for Jorn Rawing an\n\nwale wasiporadia Court as a bit of the Queen again\n\nwhich had bain perferred against hum--to the ellệch that de at the Goved mud of twich ought to have beea pend Hic exartition of Flapot, kiha of re\n\nThay ate prodlacil I will pursue my culence. The answer No one of them cool to lay information apolo\n\nback beca u ursave win ons Machowe Wong lan lo hurtu appene ja support of she another when wrong y cotisidered sacou to disqually Me, Ozidwell from the Cicating letter Was oderossed to the peper of the Tarrant, van de turney General &quited that ever wor, \"They all he rearly 1 C\n\nLa participated in los sela of prasy grof, dasiting him to attend Le Coute (they had set power seruitrios cul ales o cursale should eat feralga, and one morning win ga tuy way to 14- accused 171. Ile was the Jattham Wie de ce. Dission of the event; and still be in there, hod\n\nto try him, tot he was the Goverɔment priaser, Real de night aliteed to tempire 10 Ms. Caldri og Ang'oiler friade of head as a speculturefor I was tune ure Espe when The people were inkry out of thick boats, delube and\n\nhe made these repusta are wet cullat\n\nbave lost cle Govorodent CRITIC). And why? To gite Marchew Weg. Iudouter I got was, that my\n\nappeared as a walness at the diting of the Comarisuon * liberated atmost as he thought. He was I league 10 explain their code is making them, or to dalend\n\nKformation whien manche ebatte ilem to judge of the pro- dalien was on hingartuus and nad għɔeld rescivo apery sten- the worst of proles west theic waters and them; ed on deve at the moment this citron frat, villamenters of Aude. He was the rod of the is the outer and the sccused wit together on the same priety of dehang chow Wos? : ut in followed it up by a cheinending Tetter, and the last to by is gentlenus thut was for the Cen va Berriers of State Bar the Clay time derved probe, and the arreman who repeat to the sarafatio of the Count the gly offend it was my own but in the following teoksile into the Coversio's own verlas d 1st the nad Duiel Dichard Aldest a 1stcat and store. Be informatie and his piratea\" The bad out a speed ease forsoort pesed loss to Sale Whig, wich had a proppo. E in Chatwill interfered with the Bantuñer the rot. The papere leve uit bee a burnt.\" I said, ut papula and then: the publication was for the palie The wil, \"Xo the Governor says he bene in der 11 the lawsti poobslupent of che saith Wa poo them the forgot ng se vitut an exquiry.de fast bivice, Me. Dixon It becued as if a pattiouimely dan pocah as where these the Though the Gerranean'dak noriver, stre Chinese di cozel.. bad be used by may trial. My. Dixon, berdear, while it in the \"realevikov ning meirande; but that the cable\n\nelius amgunnelled to try the sald inferrinse,\n\nvolens be the ustuution qu' bothering til legit, apeared, and with a good deal of virgstol good, we sitesine, to the moverslerved to be ail book burne By wum? I did. An licces Scottir warinda, ses to here for borb the G-scrion fine 'statud jrry the guest relay say his order. I sat Very wel; we ra dialed fa verdict for tlu edenduť sa bech plans; unos ellskog palmat Maheton Wong by Chumer, and upon the first termoz at the out the mad, and said that unicos they tinted be tat me, but yet was zur Tega aga leirit. We have a win in our low that against truth of the churges brought against she al\n\nspoliation navirense da things are to be presumed, and i meat Hong Kong, and that it was for the Tabakor\" of these fay be as convicted, and on the weakest of the behaved to Yew with binabar décenay to would give them one, baterie Pentaton se s tamuuttori 10 'miére jäi prisbas\n\nsil psk you as an hormmable man to 3708 That thesa\n\nIs to jure:nlicy Judge anal coul\n\nthose cinga lid on printed and Lwcase, the stroper ese being fat of all hepsi res information to which they expressed a wish to behet for a cuine of genes; and at lie samé tanie a controa\n\nugulaste si Welt: redentes y lisaks formed me sy se Ori- better informed, and he then third them he could per i prestitute of the town Cathie proton-copale au raping too evides of the gall of the Gospeter Gavravent\n\n4' principal for those il Chizes to the deptpl' süter of the Chis wo\n\narxistence. It is 10 luge, eramus justice, and sound That deal. Machow Wong was marred Sister pered with the tatereating investigation into Mahonjw cl.argue is the publikācá odalineseľ pupure of\n\nneut of Latin. had anguired by consulting' lud nine ended inedin pawnslegs the sem bone Hanece dolars, because sea- Weng'e caso had neily reached itu eczaleca in the Pelico\n\ncgrbury evidence of their cutems, through weld e- zuota, prepared, fre the purpose of tildides kehitet Matolaw innen the pawroker who clonged the scen Court. very last day I was suffering excediating paip\n\nfair in yen to sit it, there are 2 us who can kissin\n\ner (Le 2ad way of led by the \n51 Police, Mr. May. Acsonlingly Malay wis keat for sind be the calvo a farette suni unily Dollars for her person celiginal to hout it. I only to the neuted aleht saiut the aid Duum. Richard Cabluit, it me Jame and bropl his mud with dai, and Ure to nie mate. The coins and it proval batus est quicy. The shain so to be of uly proeid tust a long and iniunaté euangetan\" ja esitt\n\nbetween the Last tratat the whi to mars war Connise Terdila, namen Stieg Lol, who had bees in frequene opinion. I did, 'As to the Tetonada, that is a re publishra, the mud contests of the papers, 27.se, youclow witte : Caldwyn in corted, but rust Calanbend, for they are now Lural, en tan Garethe 2016\n\nallen version had been gled zipost ity Mt. Caldwe-insed to be a hacer by Clause Longe of Mrs Calcon, egg where they are, for they beat Lugu in bis 10 ::fic Governor, to the effect that the entries la Cie Laake reteived from his pawshop Lead a of nonly. Th were mi pogut entrcs, that there was curing leatp dildof the fact wing which they ray n tha hery of the pizate to them-acting whatever, and jority of the Commission are of opinion but it wank het\n\nthis bold step, tw zdevastorm of Tresh crimen were fail\n\nthe Chitovas; they always coupled time with seentza, a less tekig climate the Hong Kong: so the ety-f-every one of the Factz; because of the piestembe: vom Ur.l. for weed trout le Fou Tsepse. You have uses 1392 meat what is culed 1867, ad pracy, went transgrated for 1:15 to the purl 160\n\nMr. May, the Superintendent Police as magistrate or Hog Snar, M. Mar hee nos bem suaded for giving evidence al Mr. Catdoll, and he says konw the a, kowa ce allow Wook, was 57. Caldwell'in pol and trees relied upon to formar. During the whole oftaistime-that leave 1980. never reĥrened wa mate to biolohow Wong, either by the subordinate oleum of the police, ky old kuropan dents, or by\n\nepithetlaring selezenne to his bad chamater. Aes multimel repute and retoriety, I know the Mabel Wong hos for Jezz bron vorsiderad sectortionet, & respect of mines 3. from gambling-house keepers, a condectrale of pirates, SON recrow of telek gooo I Mama plastist nerause of ca 1. work bom postiar witlitegazu to Mr{akdwell—winters\n\nCimen in the coinsy very well knew-that Matchc .. Wong wat sopposed to da in possesion of great down, a ut wan belil in gest dread. Ot the exteat of us dread.\n\nbeste faly aware whenever it was my duty tu laverigune the case ignibet him. Igoko to maug Chinese of stundige 1. and property, and shey all exhuired a bowledge of his\n\neni curacter, but a relualase to do more tia This gentleman was a picnes of a juste vľ the porco, wlas navenbetes is considered a proper person to remain in tikt Chu). Geaca, en son as Sir Walter belt dhe\n\n• covered that 3. Gilbert Alusz, tas Laird of Pargowa, had been code of the press D.nks Flatserais, Book vilectual mesum to hee the Commicion of Price i\n\nBland From !be d'agence of his novion; and foetal y that a literary character like Sir Jatin Bos ring might have very robiy been expected to fellow the exacte setli by Bir Walter Scott. App, chinmay\n\nE Mackow Potrg seded ahir vonviction sp\n\ntraneporation. But no mark the prosem, beause this\n\nbring the a bow head of aging, which, theagh\n\nip of two onlilery others to the court clost 1 might dear the ovalent of the pirate book, andard shose hooks send in the Police Court de slag purled open the dose collow me to pass frena the the is on which was carried into the const; so I hoped to Potion Court interpreter in a loud waies, that it the world, motulit. hack him it in interpretation more wrong, read 11:\"Fə\n\n·Sam Kwei' (bet ie, dr. Calduril, the torturing or kerkida, Need) toey\" ist was an estry, earleazen; ju\n\neate an the all to particular\n\nvaid, \"I will go in again.\" He woak in, and the Governor\n\nI share Caldava 1 cher Wong mad the sail\n\n10, soma, by the said commuistion, Dalit Dad Richard Coldwed bad been, until very best À parter with the sad omviet in a lɔrelia, zrul the mirë,\n\nfursher show that the yard She of the sail.com clas\n\n1a jike parcneshly Jai! 16 between basi and the said venyter met lecat fenci yessels, and that a number of una in their day deơn, at vagina timas, guilty of pray\n\nThat die restliny Eve under the sail Cerriku was gevately printre and culo by truong sung Tern, but väheul indoegmentary videtza Taller! ski the sitesi, el coatiars to the protes of th been the, as was statel oa onth by the arimarenie\n\na. Lan, DONT MICRO, T\n\nQty of Sambon, in Suno which, after a calmed\n\nthe\n\nding, resulted in, obra vùng tha prasiat pagundy pic\n\nsud, \"I kus ibing of the benene of the papera. durd calew ware bort, they were bucat by Dr. Hridge, and not lag sa La broke of the pirate then conter excisation. Olier her speed that own the stricle in the China harsh lemore Mr. Careil on the Commisions for lie sansauranda, 3 know nothing of Lin\" \"he w\n\niesasperateri ilia'j aiges, exspe- hear da the eye of the Govenor, he had applied This? stein is to her gun sence to arcs of various kloun; dietasloudly sessionis flat bosh aya sud see if there were taled 194, and its proton avery' Inquest amus alb sead, it daw was open, nant I could boar hits, stud be was very \"C.\n\nany swab cutes in thdia, And why do you tilus be up theur vers partionfctly Tirumakt. itemquatracce e il ficus imputenbel to neve he solint wort of projectile kunwa drog Paliced by this 1000\n\n2. 118 425 of the the to? Wit, of all men, do you this he employed on the subject, and was again divined to fold is proce The Soaking Berhey mast have own full well had been about of stinkt pat\". payee of Life You a rezolves the book thay cured this var tuusuciata winxber there were any entries in the truth in that Dr. Bridge the Acting Unlonal Secretary tune unsay shout thuthum, Laven Laborants pargnuts,Gestalo Bub Sigler's coins, winch pirate's books incupatory either of the pirate the part who advised the censur, id, sir. Davel was eppo wapiz, then he gitty as, Dr. Bojes, Mid Commission on the ane tril of the Quetu . T\n\nareas were ação by the Canis Eigh me as instants need by picator Sam thaques. Why die parmer, gentediet? This fhda. Lattez to whom he apples wx All this was petal catfury ma vida e con exile in\n\nColwell, after the conviction of tar sa Machow 5 appointment discoting to acting Chineze scoretary to go berwuda before the Commission that let linge was aleau works heftest be wrong thement of the si sūdens 118 parla. immanian theme soboto prazposes of desunto. They\n\nand assist - Durdwell in the inquiry which heal. Can a casing about for a further opportunity and relega pole back paneme ta por seul as other this extructed to the api lagi. profile a catcmple as to bewilder their oppo-\n\nmily had been ducted to make sure prudineert bother the afbringing the Government to save tried sidi de pequena co muy first preferring rise toer hie darges against Mr. Rielar wel! bu is expecially charged with did cre nesta a leg who are about to board, in slu anpe of setting in to tie voocel. kere were numero Commission of Inggning, out in my leg, bead aguchi veu dus sirenastade med. The Government at Caldwell and piles in my place in the Legisle is Majesty's cura in motion against persons whol\n\nall vessels wi entries us of dortrustion as illa, and over sidste to be the witness for the Uras, on the trial one disproved of the chair power confered spend Theftey were they me butt with alleges the pirates, and against all\n\nto je, na galust all places where he algimin· anou een oudceived from Skor Koneen spinet Tarerne, and there a bean doubt of the aduc Mr. Caldwell, and we were able to recourt knowles they were och be useful to Path, go drabt, un videre-thane to fact-Mr. Under the related vend kid mal was in committa the accusel sy wers bau after produ\n\nTait in the pic af ar Malety's outers - I have mest enamcuted them to 300 so I went on, I leave\n\ncott Bad Kwag na he is called, of any purchase of and Mr. Mans asked to must fan and Mr. Modzin when I received fine in peritcedent of bien a letter to presturs them had to have them bed by fur produccion vice plus sole multial inflation of the el aladdy hops in my to: The way was thila—A young\n\nGen ego. And what you they deal and Caldwell in all arch of lige Tak Art of educadou, ef grea: personal-I Acer of Jerodox.0, thein arapaiment, there is LLC chart det til him by tomatogne sunce mages of evidcide to the eff chat held i\n\nTai since the signing of che la ray of p asy beunty, her his aprestake was as that of a fede abondamen there to w Any ROVEor, zealous for herpes to lines that no bundle was very hierdie wise his power for Wing, unfortunely, long\n\nGlina, uvasis of the, Chape coast, in violation IT MA one of it, thus the man who had at all, and that ou the other bundle the bestowed what he abuser of thels in this way, hili he was granting the acting Chinese secratur;) is mee to cama inter car\n\n1rea, lava berume Publiwa, guided and directed by Gešti ... of 1925-lure description in kv 63 2. Was\n\nChina **U WIScuration.\" He says is the dish to bredelskont of his down property, and prae- ryceriu desunie mors, fouad to encumber pas Denici Richand Cudil Brave Cock thick acidéy (tor Mr. Cool: wat pituus elite-341 h a secured wae 220; fix to ra\n\nnot cause all the textements he pub to Mr. Cromwell, eating with effect ultricies that there untied, to se ging Clumése Ofies. They diù in bing to the Chase Ofe 15 the following mes ocurral in the wqeriş il 2. At Une trial in Lile book which he beat writea oui Ciminin Quotes of the Fuzon (Apple)\n\nand he does not think Me: Cafdwell torstited tum, chance our prasowe property. According tid The Leugd de Palin fce, it is true might Apr: st: u of uret, as evide and where we believe, was inckie oue stated like being the Ostwall Commi, nd Mr. ther be gh: mot disse his fly in Anzies, she Davies, wind, and when the oil age to know that Mr. Caldwell was bore Wirk, berise se thakter, with the wires, believe sunt them there and ought to take the pubes her Majesty's valicza plesal the sole er upperial allegat of th were of the best cepeccability-in Earth me of Este, even to the poial of the full towards with a number of the when Ireland Council, and I sakithar duodin ruveta test faluzea du bat i asked tise Guarner and he told\n\nDaniel Ric Caldwelt: he had cuker and give to Mic Morgan to perse and Mr. the ordinate for the purse veftig das Legistar merak The Bulger, and De. Trigga yaki • Thụp only ruchan, 1 expediu 10th of Mr fast ga Boys, and he was to my proseptic, at Attorney Genry), I rekla ile ago, at de woods [aan? to tried and evicted-1 au sorry to y, c the 4 were defano I went into the court resapan, without staring them with the date\n\nto heridong any pecay void the ral aid \"Tyler is ofte the dus of the Ladeperdendof the enuio of piracy, the xys this The Antorery Geotul's shot when our they were all rigs and the report was diawn up and eat from the for! size string to aty ko mase Ti said be Tacy are mere end undertaler were banale\n\nwastog : Weng grunt-end volevo che grad-very properly not be Mr. Nenu,\n\nof the power ferret an M. Caldweb...) Deaked wat was uneven plan is the site out of bagi the Loring of opinion dit he had not convicted e\n\nis is feetly opmeet. We has only wired ac, Mr. Chudwell. Mr. Clewell reported to the Govi moric motely, but Me Colwell spent. A lire put of the day due to create der is so that he was merely convicted of piracy, smal\n\nEst addressed her pabely happen ontiment which have sexa, aut wiret 1 hp will be and reported Shubho was hity the azett. Est de properly sting of the cuss in depatruling w \nke,\" Free which cut is Chinnan Day the\n\nvaez the Funga V Danë newspaper, qüuhag fas published at less eleverd het book. You may chuka urtean city of Wade Wig Tit Sourke,\n\n--Fast flokit - statuiest, teic, \"Tuus the pinaka charge, it ALANYAGİLİNDARION I am labouring & avatare wies) 43 30 pacer. w you wish to set pure so to sey e vet toptir He began in crale\" vie\n\n@miate or uw why I did it. We crmitory, o'i chy' way incapatory; if bind when I was spinel Libes Way, seven weeks at that knd la that safe of as they\n\nDodwell come all took us session the Hundwist Bisur ne lastics tim this, bet no cler yet, it is lyriba for his was consolib and date ich t kad mad prizes old bundy, watery Chinese Jesele and good, but of ureja veeeels and get porter on the art flow Cart Mr. Called Buklear?But it get farther on this. Megan, on stated alub, Le way adding the Guercituent, whi\n\n- Thi ly ra cho tiện, việc nghind: 1 Júlio Kucose, is 'nce, 'crite end to abile,\n\nestiollant Wind in partueze of: che meses\n\nhunder to avitas tenser sind, herefte We\" who ale to be thic ecofioing theres to tlit \"bom juscy wi it is entered vesla og Chistice, eye care, trig winds to how were wilt duration et dedans want. 11 ist fuch has evo sing the appointment in these Le\n\nA proceeded to take aud' wakt prizes of Potgier and even of English It could be .icd-bigbut them we were duething to stay away or tu forges they to ir healthy why do te dore Sime' and look us et Mens specifice- these day a wine to the Crown site pircle beta oponed and face way, that even casi toto hepere forts had básn ichkir tó\n\nHe, Caldwell out on so Desk While the Chief Maglenkad bet akarate the dress of pure atentia to the age of her with tweed in the driting, and who was the marterly speeches I ever lado ati ang dile-iliat did no Berred; baie wuld he lied dot the listed og bin rated 1.16 118 REBOZDey-Centrul Zur the Crown, were] Lind Hberation of Mahshow 'Won, fecia the clucose that Fredd2 attunewars I'died the confoluit of Vedelendum is, these referral to, in this case of the Conferuerteve) Non him by a pirate und ( nviting atmose tire pel the bar and file wiends toere le cos hand that i helion well to Sir Bowl of 9. Jest Tarar chat him out from his chues of just\n\nla reging by \"verbering to her Majesty the can.\" -¿Lead cyplinsé:)' Wit By such they preted to ocnyvaz editions, thors bei gwa sila, and otheeatunc\n\ncant Ohmamen ging video liber was the peper or fabricion of do you think the govt to my of Intent freibe becaues te jugs, who always to grow ranting i\n\nsideration they were struck with the vente of barget, or confort of main, lad deteraped that gul angle, jugil a Lehmkomptly honnante unek bad been re- Mr. Davies is an pourable and opright, but u moet olen and that\n\nbuk shio was deo much uses on a Torted in enter to procure the lure or Latest they new grups to into iteme tarp barat tify a splations liel, soit un\n\nLiyur petitioners ate infor not the public pessa ut excuse to for you to judge af ik validity. Bat I have a\n\nthe commutes at the ears Mspite a Grown wines add beca bring to to say the Bar appened to Car, nodingly this was declare is a pufed with the bobeer defence. Br what actity\" do you, the men of\n\nbit, thend or hisgistrate who was on the Benus, said to me the Cow 489, nd he was akhez of lore furodde teulement of ants or inphns; fest to bring the avertent isto uttal i con- Hong Kong was with the gravest sharges against her uro Ebook, I think you ought torkowest Mank is an generally falls ad the fut of Hong Kong sila, banghts one in Secretary of State se ga je ten, Sw, Mr. arrunt ipad vg for alué deine, 1 blogg's local unit, suising out of the sets of the ni Tunel Fabia Caldwell, witasub ny stopa bʊng teken Hong Kong, prosamo to tyo, ka Ararian cisÓN, DE\n\nrest in which ouius fi torebet upan hi h serious, and he been cool of he told the that Me.\" Mag'a ↑ W Many palmerit; trest, siunt is prasandhang no, preg as\n\nAriel enly echte boned having followed the ukamulu saslim\n\njusty's Gurraient at horny, Jby the British comede e period of Jig de good)Malawidity rephormorandy were to the Courel, de milite of should says, whenever let me extence: not a tal on w, by tur ecce as\n\nulo kauly, Theta quite a misuke, Nix. Eug in ne subtitri Coupe,\" ays My Dixsongengrene, mm, Fabere ready to righend what was sad, ra, wana boju til, denying to That you diners e farther informa chot ́́s Youlo en ability hoy resucher: sis cake of Mr. Caldwell, who she promett, Alferplant in Jeppe.tjie\n\nin consequence or be acts Court. The young picafe turbel, un lam with TRON\n\nhar for life. This pewnią kair, whose appearance oply ja ¿very respect most preprenenting, lidil, nesici furlega, \"Litez +the cance of this phraga ditere perods\n\na from the are 1855, 1856, ADG 1857, for as long an x-\n\nde, hoving her treat it the posite by what, gezišlą miejų a\n\nsoftly exjoyment out of a lui Delagian\n\nNalci Poiy,\" and supped fra te te sime with\n\npas pedagowa by the struct\n\nsul collars in money, and welty for cos janda\n\nof those from. Mol whore willing the\n\nof to re\n\nShu or anong gani, the tuik of whic\n\nand Led by resi\n\nHow was unt invest gatal. Batore The Beaton Bona's a li\n\n· Mu brei, nad who exprend is read\n\nto\n\nadjuskuse on the case, and it new apposes fram, eisal decoration of the Case Castor At B\n\nLut the legal piracy Ye\n\nJaw jacc\n\ndatid cerfi-zion of a Sales\n\nat the corn the gastropod the test -1, exquis ook pult, I was pureaued tri the Atrey-\n\nyies distant from Peng Kang, viktse\n\nFWninos 4 ใน Mu\n\nJun+\n\nacity were onwering the waller or city with Chinese cứ duratione pre by me, they m;,\"store, L'insverfus Ceageer be thhed infuñà÷hoi si't the very chané de \"wasture Legs undertaken atlasswise păzi şJelitoraizly, quid rich di alluzbi àltevės ro angelu salt into the saidilir. and dezambiaron und muraus où desituelium and deadh, tiež pevaaja this most Ring'hérorë · Henriečkkaemisă when'] Conkeret ón metody. (Rudnnà těšiai vah tribal with bad de Guabip. Processing wers commod in the Pulica / voliars were under preple\n\nCual will your to a prosecution ser libel of the sail towns with two hours,\n\nlisa proprietor of that jupur Sir Th\n\nasenBalion Charmy of Expeti funt:c:ky m5- per with British dominion), tor property hall 19 bapa luier. tu2+)?) \n\n| peurs ing Lo maid mutes u flazbe Woo), but willing any peccf, or injẢ ĐỀ\n\npref, 13 coline; the sald sewn with this ad allest\n\nto petablish the truth of such si logetion. Towing the said verds in thus suidtuint of\n\nand the prizeutics of clues weioner's Report, i\n\nquica by bis partadi, Sri Culkin Ayplay.j'. Pagkus Mache Wang, M. Caldwelź ext 20 the Bestivité decurrente, the fin# Peľ was tete 10 där fets, abg no wories of hopeat knutý, Ahri saytigt, on rebooveything in the law tit jouds to the liberty or places Five Queed to Ja!! Rhad calli\n\nzeli yua win he riv \"Yes, graden.cu buld centered these pirnoje, I basoetatud may\n\nwell, you shoổ tut teava, the Coat. It 1 sog\n\n- In\n\n-1\n\ncontinue to bold la ulices of epistur-Borland Pro-\n\nfasten object, and Justion of the Pen\n\n-\n\nopas\n\nThat one piles huully pray your Maganly tost The Dichand Sawell as the anodica phed from extresings said does of gist-renca\n\nyour Majesty was fiber, state such sy\n\nut your Alaiys Critical. -\n\ne naved\n\nThis yields totank to tini) zei; flua elitize\n\nTeplagent on board'éco ether piste junk, dist c£5 on krainie Mchoben Wong. I day day i dennepéviter is primasda eru re” Cure of 9.964 Kiz the toho, ability;\">ub' #1 to Flis millest was 13, 11 to jrove the justi ofera zné 'bu fiɔmė gl Gran Maxis, he adopted, amig\n\noy the Mayur se belesif of 11e meetings una chut the See petilien to clean, Lyk Lyness to the fart Bluts for biome Afain the requested to press the abu Bin Silben : the Ainge of Commiting\n\nBog ur Neeraden cephes, 1 for F and Northumberless be formed with appien se sa notition, and requested to support is pron,\n\nthe\n\nNar\n\nsinty ever happened. Toward the end on aller case der is met. Promate. Cats?#eliftektálation Jowy cerunkenyíčel, † sleges vanitý tu da in Boug Kong. · (Apple) I kids in, but afttraing that he wrote dijose only of a 3k)- j offiser of known el which your petitions - Bohinch 1 new before saw equales, and it ben boxks pered to sa ikat is, the Ott hectate)-Mr. ULIENTE This front mas altérfi sa' Mr. Beyond wilmot hafte u work I stukut bajene it. vienmant sälja vasant clue $2000 18 Guseramcul, all hasing ban aakrod to: recueile unencre, - nepest of tetth He Mind My Cali-Gadwol in Mashow Wong's adapter. 2, in may have dr. Moun n this white car; oist I live desires norieteni which sa stuffziest to gue secres, such as, e con las cerefore ether nigrisane ne kely to low.\n\nmil adoped father, I do know 1-made of the teak up del did I bet white m\n\nTelit for the subjput of the thugplit his to take up that they rely institute en iy te teece to have entered this Et any or stannak a the time but the end of the case al beat fit to hy weed the traits de trait in and tie was, beet this honour last selgus, and the Judge of the culpis hold the rare of the petition to the Bouses of Lek's bu Ame of thee. bis are here, you, who quietly to br. Caldwed, are heard thank Mrforcuccino w This is of the resty je dny, day in atribut to delete the honour, Crown gut ferised: me time this career of orhng thall be caldwell, abent, your patios with the vase, was there wadh son why He bave tent with the date the 17th of May, 1938 verli, by the Crava prassence, wild as suid was opes Justine, but the prayer of the polition to the Queen was us aland with the exceeded, wit alig volubility. were sur stod say they wereteeming of nettur-argir the nor this roler received master tour the Secretary or to trove (by gality of the cavenient, and having fo\n\ntions contéptet ut per the indin dietider Sveces of Bahar One you Brus kete but in jautify the bed, for it woul A late costance będe tamu Walbe present at the inquiry, the you le coună-\n\nder wet br, 1 of the you struction by us that promet, pa ih the more in loved in reported. ll, gentlesser, e il be. For m piece of polios of European xures, such pe chara\n\nlierter thing, tid old role puude hink you go. Prot. I said no more excel, had her mull I have no large, penta Tanpired the trial sint tag were decle of in the Chincre, 'and 'which has said lid al com from Mi. chatyour penceration I have inter reeds graminacey kist ever themiubit of ang us Job By illegal enguant nur short pet she hinten, end Faction of ds: Pease pu Caldwell. Els declared his red padon, and I bar. 22201 Wes 11. ca corte e (9-12 chapter conveyed in the hose leidu libus petition is at to the cold try me that tetece prated suit circuled, but nav ar pilkul in the berzerie, in deferi he had shton s prson, popne in which altere med acts. Doudy, Jay, the mind one part of the needs office. I let it has previouidered themed parts as at the agreeing \"The información rize is functions were detepeisles de Messina. *Caldwellende brother, Mulishow Wong, boating Colonel Mexicozy requetudo so take a vase pooch Ms. Monpais. 19isit there is how to me hall work in the Maglażba përt of cha\n\nErs Lovereanett warno longer thrë qi | er himself to have bòân”- chicago-wiens, M. Card it as is May's case. Day Bekles, the Aoting Colegiary'sy And Siver : \"they clä salis dots i had e, mladinkoneiden 2011 (5)\n\nwellen into a sent, ithead of bustin By original par Services, axplained to me that ho-bellevad bir. Any toe papers entrere, but netan ere were states are with her disputs this postion the did not prove it by ban wings, me he was sing Folded in the magnity of policing & levels -pose, and leaving the conce, or pyvalme to the curt te 10 rowe way pajudined sponu (whom day-thak, penele tormeil the subject of agres' o'what's the ahy, for while, at the word things, tien j\n\nditions viice cheek Crowu wănesiép, far, Irlikes, T. Môngán, 1. Youll here: China bưng v? tự nghe Hob Reig I new nit! new show h, tht to chat retr -proteo! kin, or askroje leuve for one in Mr. Calovali? No † sgaipet).MuleLow Wang.\n\nBet him in the end i Amk fasi ya desch wert hate Bowed it, arc wies and a Con Me two tur conuicted to theke animement when the retele dena; be ligicha zaid against in. Caldeuil sound he beerture\n\nstein and tornou mierer the fuse \"szért made bye debet my Bi peace, une with a head & mods Setween fives, and couple it very cosible that would take my are John Bosdag Mi. Wade's reporte feicis alliesenstar and piratant explain is al even un acknow\n\nFred, nad valeur was giche che il sola hile manner carrying witle is convxtion of the truth of the bention to doing so had solely we tras sie dasise: Vitalne the Chilies State Stad ductinenda, no he is bunds: llame Gentieren bi the charse of this wel die tui rilaktin senfessions of Dr. Bridgy instit, Lord Lyndhurst tank they, interes, it is not\n\nSecretaty a theory, lemort me cretary gra street. ket ky eye'sed en thas unter -May focuya sheld poke hazz, nach ki mua jimata'y Ark whit a Na\n\nin the inghest terms the petitions freia this tea Pannte man, an his sat there under the allerlag demanesi\n\narranged that we zi.ould hath with Then it big avil swenney-General Mi; Aditz? tals Rated; wart referred 'te li kiengrity whel, masel tuplasente, at å which they acheidint The jury issing of the morient I 2054 to live Twish His Old Crawstway's) Buty cümiselled h ting if the young pirate, and I saw in's deco the\n\naridanse ho goes on to say shas Mr. Catwell, corac! ene basereperietes bere thou and Bi. \"Caldwell's tagdermit sipan 1992 finds of them on seat or é difractal We donder the bulȚ most abject ped the most complete ecofen his guit, use of the sopranotation which have to the gut being discovered, but on when do that'dule the kit, and which they reledere etract fra jast bed by the evidite of the Chow it to remind apture from the primary f The Fout Atheriyan te vektoriced and prukaḥed, bas it\n\nCoperto, adul not to alter a future, as a note his eye. Note that it is tuc late for a while but when & boy well lavori Urresting bars for the brought to pressure politi\n\nbe maling; and taped that Mr. Edila Janes Skul jameting, thinkingrachtdi duetzibál, eď trials Enlu Karena lester to clears pederskil to inquirero\"\". (Apple) libre o letroduced during de tre petiolo probability which is, you wil of my career what was gutted to Bir Jolin Howalny ió qu consider a very probablu jebak de Walpole, and who is full order dứt the I put me in the of the Combat is the defence et gallly even notice in a los 67 Court on this He herbure, poskirted skal pla ne, was committing to the huge of lesbiete or inferabuty, rape they iron going to jure in the dataset made pés justa 2 Wand they uid, que\n\nquestions of etiquette agits zu Lin waived, st that it Tầng ki the tiásẽ of every mandlily édes of the\n\ndece did de desert-lum Att. Ha di 201 forell possinterpret the Hugh find withly my enter the Ses of Bret' I' prutekidit in die name or Theron appisil to the judge for costs, all. eet the low/high af te dzieje 1.5in pha Sapd bubbly fut he had hail and who had the bài)? Panimadiratokeo Motion Manama wakiel cortese again it that-ridistrikt, The viler bf the | gj\n\n\"Well, under Lord Cupbell's Ko, and appe be there did so the court sec on this Calls. And what bids Mr. Caldwed, aduca be the feat-by-1 Patio, Ingileifilutleie het urituli eie se lest is labele se ili beg capered he wwn sees of the car by giving their day siege the harsin af Mr. Jones. Ep erine Fant doch and maile report of thuto welched magicTalen top? Way, clasped Co. by one dette noen taryf die stider in or on Bareng dati, bis spits against the Crown (ie will it pr. A skal med to add, but Afr. Zuniga, Devoting theesin the principal portion to the trial of mion--. 19 old do not forex Burette, user einiglitz traway! -it we never intended to a tie mors will repect to the asthey sweary of longer euitendag with the misrule of the British\n\ndaily in runt litet habeating cocutare. hát to thee tới mướn that the demandar obale trave power to intulegt at, mal bei 1 600 6. Every harding will invest at long Rog, had exchang Bags, the barone of what the sail, ed I desired, found that the magistrato was in kyler Milmiy's later, and bore the com\n\nsha mabject of a terrenet to Mr. Whe, the belt Crizelse i uthe Sometime of Moet dank the sulfat peckers the pot of the clung being tiled fur by: of han ritate infesty or be a corp\n\nImperio Major the inspaene på.China, al luced by Mr. Gibidwalk to syrept of dreindly low. Ieder\n\nand Ferlinuculary grant. is not er mis to nevid Passion of the peace ng Kai-for 1 yo amend in vana, de haciz Mahshow Wong Seo have here ofered in whichrit-lan at leiðarokk of isim num amzkurt, and then\n\nJr. Pouncilor Disparas had great paying -the grace of attlag is the same commission with Mr.\n\nJuden in your for debt for a few days storm which was, wiesenet was the thing trial selbe just denial, the wasthead like on of Xeconds whey should Gard well stated, I say, die sold pity the time previous levertheless, Mahshow Tong was conan the inquirix: 2 . Monti Multish Mit John da to re e thuit made of this Bits This la cuve of the meta, mut had lead her than su\n\nPA Take y ethere of serall be real, and all\n\nmatic aire dent where of Mr. Anne, Justy par foto bn up and vend au wordt had his bovision, tabe ploca examination every and the by, beg byg\n\n·Topptation and Palipahoy world i purua exopt up this line got store' Jer, that public sandal bed but unt evary at: was made By 31s. Caldwell specə > where: Weijl.\n\nlowers and now; & fou verds buice's lake wave of you a The motion was carried shotiniously. Moines unlock to do this there by the look of saying Whit cheaped in Net of begin by requatuo: there in\n\nMr. To HET. LE. Weid bus tree the ter seun which the-hop gelo x want wien, si mor of 16 slet Buc me to my how much ist das picot's stal\n\nbeing met. Et the dayvalter I had that vidunderlie the prevés szacujalise Kaving Goch. RIMI, o l'alvo,amt ákotek Mr. Caldwell'; but the I imew\n\nMelchion, Fung may Birthink that by as: Alengan akute todo che continue miter which has earninus of miley clite Tr wickelly of churae, that it win pofidetty true that Max. Los reparted LTE WHICH TO: + with lenth of coma de double all ye hi! I want to perfore by suols Bands Racid, the pipe that having bags to the May, des -terpie fri eventibử with the Afti dhanon or getting off???ed:hu nad a perk von Grace | Pelketeart' scathifi. Mit Pulbosat sitt which in med tobeat du the puLE U VARse to you by Mr Crświley. Yən muşť 1.22 sagpry this term\n\nhew Werk, who was storeddy beefed with\n\nTechpod, 30 in abm.com. To juman who actuel far as 37. 3. Tinker went the not by let the great chase motor and bridal suites and find a bygons matter. 1 were, hub is me rent Why 5, whethe\n\ncoction, plow, stall be same. The Constant at se injured into, and the guilty paulühe becue, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TINE: Maya cha kar moer Urinalty.” The » de is a liesing sakit and in werial agent, if\n\nIf not 'somotáing more than my Kingsky was a young maling in\n\n- Str. Gæstwa Pradoodle for disproves in cybe long ng this first of things last né make up r impant, fur Nejeng's Arte Karilor; and (riffet laat, if so vary w pipe of stem of\n\n• A Lake? Kako se kockat ng ma¦¦:00 Unilure - Chelausen | *apen som to neposers' Chaetesi Por jo mirik, kalya Aith is shorty sit bonarofublimitlam of\n\ndot pri e nuhrer, in the jolske dit Manwhere. hald rentours/niche e victime to the fokus, or out apposte, 1 won by oral by allies in a hit doe\n\nGoverment aut tømn-it. Nag hat dare to train so my lets tred that di Ihres most prouxing toidetle in which a slaan Kong. I maat, kovretta, say 'dolara, `· Eltem, hear dibéo be a f“ „Antikks sward and spank the broth, and I näded: \"Thein sa det aru Koz brady, given\n\nEd 9 wat gate yek böcker at Fangio go that they considerare ding with Mr. Cash has drawn ittich, whit szer kle bir that choctagonar Dagisee. Wain of A Kimpoti in his shade-tzat, lac did lesa quets At ja pelamath now to be to ice for Age in weid, and 70 at hall to say one of the praling the last 92 ci ad pedas entry-it-14) beendal this is (open toyiq queue o to me to be not vil poting that stenty of\n\n· Kgreat improvements Fita a intrbelicëdürzatean of GTE\n\nto\n\nis\n\nreach Een the book in the Kunde DL.\n\njust-abs that they havʻstake' is \"die\" \"chinë '18 Do ↑ Deen ashamed to' hace punimi, sext which I povedled agains l'stä! Is your variet 11 yes that ly | Phèz họ to come how chèt couhl as the objects of\n\ncbeth\n\nונו\n\nMaliciru: w' pa oval 10 joule the supension of this en de 1e eit.al Crown gut áľ sestdise Prielled it 4, Grey Strare, by. WALK Winajan k\n\nresiding eV hit; and publisket by biel Atistis Sunet Neroun-Xn-Tymer, 50, Hommed B Sieci: Digli Studi Samiecians; and Kesant g Durban, i am as gunu gharama\n\nSaturday, Jun 25, 1959.\n\n3974\n\n229\n\n\"Hirveastly for 27 1854\n\nI have the honor\n\nto forwurdt\n\nBook Prst le\n\nZen\n\nAug\n\nby\n\n& Pettern\n\nfrom the down yerrwonath\n\nther Miprsty, which\n\non behalf of the public meeting, at which it was allatibit.\n\nA is\n\nmy duty respectfully to mequest", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-075 - Public Offices - 1859.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 248498, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-076 - Individuals - 1859", "page_number": 101, "title": "CO129-076 - Individuals - 1859", "content_text": "99\n\ncase/\n\nI was bound to answer Cast Clauses in them. By the Sex John Bowrings Wairant appointing that which we nether draughted own Commissun, and settled by 7701 وو mo all persons, superandinding or empleyed in \" ce under the sencal public departments were ickused from official confidence for the purposes tof the proposed Enquiry Nay more all peesons in the puthe kivici wore capresstej charged \" to be ording and ussisting to the Commession + whenDoever and howsoever requered.\n\n} Printed Warrant Momarundum Commission in promitted by the to Report & MensHerncy General of argkong, dated t igust 1950.\n\nbe ի My letter to the Colonel Secretary 196 __ In this state of perplexity. I renewed my application ( for a bearing and teal to the Givernor Offerally; and I wrote privately, at the Budges of the Ա. same time, to the Leutenant Goiener A. subject of that application 127 answer \" on the mo bep the The only Gevrence was that my letter would be laid before vouchsafed \"The Excentive Carmel on Futurday next to the day ramed by that body for my suspension & Resolutions to that effect having been already hussed in my absence 140 who was also August 1830 Letter (No tr73) myself from life Budges acting li Sutary of the 1 August 1850- and make answer to whatever questions I might at such heal put to him.\n\nDistrusting however, the sincerity of persen að bajur ances so little corresponding with the official communications of Government, Ilodged the brands of the black of the banneds,. was about in the C. in D very morning 17th. August 1850), when the Cancel to assemble for myj suspension u succinct \"Mernorandum of Protest \"aguinst any step tation to be tations to that body, in prejudice Ery my my absence or except in conformity with the above cited Puckers and Regulations of the Coloniale Department to which ao on my case I refereed them in detail bearing 199 The due recupt of that - Document is verpect by the entry of the initials of the name of the block of the Council's Document itself ine was ever in L agains! that of the Rony Messengers Book, stell my possession. Frut no other reply whatever made to et.. The Councel only sat her herers that day, and the greater part of the time cours occupied with Military Crisiness. But, before they adjourned they caused me to be informed; __ It is hue that the Suutenant Governor, very bucfly, I without reasons assigned, that I was the serving of the three, Members who letter to myself from suspended from that date from all the punchenss compendi (Dr. Bridge's homself being another) See Notes from the. Brudges, Acting Hon'ble Sicut bed tented secutury, it -1 General of the belony, until Her Majesty's ' and sulary aporteuning to my Office of Uttancy by private to myself of the 20 the y!! August 1958 was at the same . lime me encouraging Noks (new in your Gruce's department / 10 Celuve, that a trial would be granked me for promised mo to attend in his place in 16 Qugs 2 WPSP on the Oper Letter to Secrctury of, Fie & Bulwer Lytton Bothers from myself to met E M. P. Councel, 1858 13 plensure should be known! – this 130 - on the sume day. I caddressed, through of the 7th Auge factory Fir & Excellency the Governor and also through the post then Bart M. Dytt. office, a letter in Duplicate Ouginales, to the Secretary and 16 LIE 49101 Lingust See pura. 33 Supre\n\n5571", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-076 - Individuals - 1859.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 257508, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-095 - Public Offices - 1863", "page_number": 65, "title": "CO129-095 - Public Offices - 1863", "content_text": "61\n\nMr Barton, Her Majesty's Acting Consul General in Peru inclosing\n\nAt the Law Offices is here stated that\n\nunder the circumstances the Supreme\n\ncourt was not competent &c by\n\na\n\nCounsel there\n\nL\n\nnote which he has received from the Peruvian Government on the subject.\n\nI am, Sir, your\n\nmost obedient humble servant.\n\nSin & Rogers\n\nfor all will remember the Rednaffing contractors' deficit in collaring Colonel\n\nTutch shif» Ville d'Agen\n\nzu partiupation\n\nHelguero\n\nLava\n\n& Pastor were\n\ncommitted for trial\n\nin Hong Kong.\n\nThey\n\nwere\n\nacquitted\n\nfor want of evidence\n\nagainst them, the offence having been committed 4 Tagen\n\nPastor was\n\nhanded\n\na\n\nFrench Country.\n\nsubsequently against affeer.\n\nthe units for\n\naschiuchun othe Chenine for fener\n\nfor his person,\n\n& released\n\non bail sending a reference &c this\n\nHome fort _ the would\n\nwas that it was\n\n7\n\nwhit\n\nfound that this\n\nStory Zory fort had no lower li\n\nhand von\n\nAuthorities\n\nPastor to the Cherein.\n\nhe was cleared -\n\nhis bail was ordered\n\nThe Peruvian fort it now\n\nappears intendante, then the Commit.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-095 - Public Offices - 1863.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 259302, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-098 - Sir Robinson - 1864 [4-5]", "page_number": 402, "title": "CO129-098 - Sir Robinson - 1864 [4-5]", "content_text": "speed tatu - for pirate:. pompons- the cost about £20,000 and will porche \n\nlight draft of \n\nbe sold for half Rad \n\n-7 \n\nJusw. \n\nI hope you will. \n\nim wants in mind. \n\nAny thing can be done \n\nthe matter. Bebine te \n\nYours very tigh \n\nMounters & Robust \n\nFOR DESPATCH|PER P. & O. CO/S STEAMER ORISSA. \n\nStraits Times \n\nOVERLAND JOURNAL \n\nVOL II. No. 47 \n\nTANJO NG PAGAR DOCK OOMPANY \n\nLIMITED. \n\n'Capital 125,000 Dollars, IN 1,250 SHARES OF 109 DRS BACH \n\nWITH POWER TO INCREAS \n\nCOMMITTEE, \n\n5. Giában, Begnive. M. F. Davi fazu, Bag C. 1. Parisøya. \n\nC. π. H. Wilsone, ..., \n\nJ. K. So, Tha Ki \n\nChing, \n\n+ \n\nG. Cramer, \n\nC. P. Laila, \n\nTes. Scott. APPLICATIONS FOR SHARES Y NE ΜΑΡΗ ΤΟ \n\nTHO, SCOTT. \n\nActing scere larg. Singapore, Est Sept., 18 53. \n\nNOTICE. \n\nTHE EAST INDIAN UNDERWAITARY ASSOCIATION, indienst ring heen appointed arent \n\nfor the above effies, are presared to grant policies on country or Deme Vozrzen. \n\nCRO. ARMSTRONG & Co. Singapura, 1813 October, 1863. \n\n(..) \n\nSTRAYS TIMES OVERLAND JOURNAL, \n\nSingapore, 22nd December 1863, \n\nThe Straits Times Overland Journal is \n\nSINGAPORE, TUESDAY \n\nSUMMARY \n\nTax London mail of the 10th ul biano reached this by the China on the morning of the 14th instant; and the Messageries steamer Tigre, with the Marseilles mail of the 19th ultimo, came in yesterday morning, \n\nThe Commission appel ted by H. M. Government to enquire into and \n\n22ND DECEMBER, 1863 \n\nvery considerable beacfit by the native triders here. \n\nThe resignation, or as some say the diasissal, of Me. Lay from the office of Commissioner of Castones in China, and Captain Osborne's failure to estab lis the Anglo-Chinese Navy, on what appeared to him a sound basis, are the chid items of intelligence from China, and of which a detailed aremit will \n\nreport upon the condition of the Set-be found in another part of our Jour- nu. Two of the steamers, the amoy tlement has not yet held any sitting. \n\nand the Kwantung have already There are to be three members only- \n\nreached this on their way to Bombay Sir Hercules Robinson, Colune! Ca \n\nthe other steamers it is said, proceed renagh, and Colonel Freeth of the \n\ndirect to England. There can be no Royal Artillery at Ceylon. The latter \n\ndusht that a large sum of money must geatleman has not yet arrived, being \n\nhe last through the miscarriage of detained it is believed as the Court \n\nthe scheute either to the Chinese Go- Martial of Major O'Brien; and until \n\nvemment, the Home Government, or he reaches this, nothing can be done. \n\nthe ship-builders; it is probable how- That the community might not be \n\never that the toriner have been the \n\nvictims. \n\ncharged with having grown luke-waim on the subject of the Transfer, a pub- lic meeting, convened by the Sheriff, was held in the Town Hall on the a committee was 12th instant, when a \n\npublished three hours before the depor-uthted to draw up a repart apoD \n\nturn of eneb Homeward Mail. \n\nIn it \n\nwe intend to give a short sketch of our own doings her, and of what goes on in \n\nthe present condition of the rere- \n\nBLO nuc, commerce, \n\nresmirces of the Straits. \n\nThe information contained \n\nCHINA. \n\nThe news of the past fortnight has been somewhat interesting. The great evout \n\n395 \n\n35 cents. \n\nthat he should have peraeserad, throughout\" ia the same course of action. \n\nWe have nothing to add to what we arated a fortnight ago. The Fleet is still reported as being alient to sail for England; and the whole afair promises to be one of the most dis graceful matters with which the British kame has ever been mixed up. \n\nHang-Chow will no doubt egon fall, and, failing other means, the hoperialists will be able to atarse the Rebels out of Naoking. Between aurrendor and death, the Sonchow arry will no doubt, cease to exist. \n\nFrom Japan we learn that Satsuma still declines to pay the indemnity demanded from him by Admiral Kuper, except condition that every foreigner quits Yoko. hama The British forces in Japun ure evidently waiting for support, and are not likely to withdraw from the country until something has been done much more devi- give than the affair at Kagosinra. \n\nWith regard to Major Gurdon and the Rebels, we have to report that Soochow has fallen. Gorden abecket the city at SAM, on Saturday the 5th inst., and en- tered the place on the avae morning. Dis- sunion and broken wut amongst the rebels. and a party of them, desirous of surrender. ing the city, ent the Mo Wang's head off, Kumour says that 30 60 wanted to fur- \n\nnot only of the fortnight, but of the pre-render, and 11.at 20,00 had remained trus \n\nsent year, has been the dismissal from the \n\nthe surrounding parts to which Singapore in this report will he placed at the he served of 31r. H. N. Lay, who, fur several years back, has filled the post forms a common centre. We exclude all \n\nservice of 11. M. Commissioners, should Commercial Intelligence, in the shape of \n\nof Lispector Genaral at Foreign Customs, Market reports or Fees Current, as these \n\nthey desire to avail of it; but in any \n\nThe pause of this dismissal is understood Publications of this kind already here can ase it will be published for the satis \n\nto bị that Mr. Luy's demands upon the convey much fuller and more reliable in \n\nfaction of the community het \n\nnity here, and of Chinese Gorernment were not only prepoe- formation than we could possibly erody those et home interested in the affairs ferous themselver, but somewhat anopant- in this Journal. Besides, we would desira by this publication to give our own lirtio of the Straits. It is a fact, that the 15 urged. On this head however we have history a place in the minds of the people Transfer has been placed in its present no riculars, but must refer enquirers at home, and to do this well, will require All the space our four pages allow us. We \n\nforward position almost entirely by the despatches sent to Her Majesty's assure our readers that we shall always by the afforts of the retired ralts Re-order by palu Voucher giad to advantage by the suggestions aidents at Home; and som \n\nnight go. Mr. Lay's disusissal is not Bome dis- they may give us, and trust that in this way our Overland Journal may become play such as this, of interest on the and continue a sort of institution among \n\na desirable. Besides, it is neces \n\nof the present Residents, was 日。 \n\nDOMESTIC OCCURRENCES \n\nA \n\nBIRTHS. \n\nAt Singapore, on the 8th inst, the wifu af Capt. Hadiya, of a dan bizt, \n\nAt Singapore, ou the 11th tua aut, thenie \n\nof N. B. WATSon, Eeg of a Nox. \n\nOn the 18th inat, Mus. F. Kusemann \n\neta os. \n\nDIED. \n\nAT MADADCA, on the mining of the 3-d instant, at & o'clock, J. T. Faasen, time. \n\nufe Macros Medical Service \n\nTam following passengers have ar- rived during the fortnight, \n\nPer stealuer China from Galle:- \n\nPar Sing-pure- Mr. and Mrs. Marlin, Mr. mil Mrs. Young and European Founale sorsut, Mr. and Men, Jonas and 2 Jolante, Mrs. Young, Mears, oling, and Atok. \n\nFanghangrass, actio, Swnduse, J. Peyronunt, F. Jasber, A. Daito, A. Join \n\nFor Shanghai, --Mans. Gwyn, Qvilat, W. Hardy, fi. Howard, and Dr. Barclay, \n\nPer steamer Koningen der Neder. landden from Batavia :--- \n\nMeara, Gillian, Bilnek, Wallberg, B. Dom Fiel W. Jackson, Noums, Uyranje Dad Buy Fergusson, l. Pois ou. Alts Bilen \n\nlook and Miss flerne. \n\nPer Messageries Imperiales steamer Tigre :- \n\nFor Singapore-Musern, Van Bommen, senioudt, Schimdt, Kist, Horn, Van Nixsen, Ebrard, Tran- ser, M. M. Scott, Beth, Boterusan. Mr. and Mea Van Laer, Mr. and Mrs. Bruys and 1 julant, Mr. And Mrs. Le Cange and 2 obikleen. \n\nFor Saigon,—Mr. and Mrs. Telesin and family Mgr. Larrier Mazen, Lafou Arou frere and Malane Brisis aud 9 veligiouses, \n\nfur laghong-Mesa, Kerr, J. Smith, Haase, Forbes, Sever, Speccy, Espana, Minana, Har. reny, Morton, Nevelle brdrigues, fermet Dec \n\nSchmidt, Sillem Petit Pierre, and de Hagito and 1 Got, \n\nTus following passengers have de- parted during the fortnight -- \n\nPer steamer Orissa, and to sail to- day. \n\nFrom China- \n\nFor Southmpton. Mra. Fisft, Mr. and Ms. Stiil, and family, and Mr. C.D. Wecka. Far Marseille Mrs. Muthus, child. and servant, Messrs. O'Sullivan, E R. Clapp, and B. F. Funy. \n\nFor Bombay. Mr. Couinisior, Lieut. Paul, and 2 servent, 1 Native office and 4 con-commissioned officers, \n\nFrom Singapore. \n\nBishop Boone and Mrs. Baane and Mr. and Mrs Kucb, \n\nsary to give the very greatest promi- uence to the fact that the actual re- I venae now, exceeds that shewn in the last published statistics by about £35,000; 3 \n\nand there is also good reas sou to believe, that u considerable re- duction of expenditure will be appa- rent. The increase of Revenue is derived from two items alone. The first is an increase on the returns of the Excise farms, which sold in April for £12,000 more than the rate of last year. The other item arises from fact that in our accounts for the the present year we will have twelve \n\nin \n\nsea \n\n(15 \n\nregretted, either by the Customs employés, or by the Foreign Mercantile Community of Chies. With regard to the employés in the Customs service, we do not know the reasons for their not regretting Mr. Lay's Gismissal se only know that such in the Chad. The gratulation of the merchants is much more easily understood, Abuut a year age, the Briel Government thought it to publish a Memorandum which had Buxted from Mr. Lay'e pun, and which was not only called for in the siram. atanes, but not at all coneistant with ub. The object which the lake Inspec tor-fieneral had in view in peuning the netid Merooranium was praballs to exhibit certain amount of temper (not good temper) towards the Foreign Me coucle Community for baring on various occasions displayed towards himself a per- \n\naltogether unprovoked, but would have her much better suppressed. People in Eugland will, we know, believe us, when we see then, last 53. II. N. Lay, in bis Memorandum,\" maligned the Mer- has of China, and that the latter body makenly afforded him some provocatias for doing so. Ilis conilest, however, in act ing upon the procation was inexcusable; and y consequence, that, though an able, l, so far as wo know, a strictly pright man, he rotires from pustic life in China, without the redit or sympathy, which it was, at mu time, ao easily in his power to have arned for bimself. His Buccessor, Mr. R. Hart, euters, office will the general good wishes and esteem of the whole mercantile body. We shall not, henrick, hear of any quarrels between the Merchants and the Custoas \n\nmonths return of the Stamp Tax, in-tain spunt of rascour which was dol stead of three months was the case last accounts; and this will make a difference of £21,000 at the least. \n\nThe Batch Mail brings no further accounts of the Alabama which has very possibly changed her eraising A very suspicious looking gr. Steamer crossed the lows of the Mail boat her way up me \n\non \n\nhere; she is des ribed as a long, low, black painted harque-rigged vessel \n\nflew the French \n\nand the Dutch flag. On board stcamer, she was believed to be the Alabama; but it is just possible that she was the U. steaner 'yning which would equally well suit the des- cription. Whether the diabama is still in the neighbourhood of the Java or not, it is pretty certain that she has committed no more destruction tbere, \n\notherwise the crews of the cap- tured vessels would have been sure to turn up at some of the Dutch ports, \n\nAn amelioration of the regulations relating to the Exports of Arms from this Part, contained in the following Dotification, was published five days ago in the Government Gazelle.\" With reference to Notification No. 146, dated 28th October 1863, His Ho- the Governor has been pleas- ed to dispense with the prescribed de elaration in all cases in which Arms in reasonable quantities may be ex- ported from Ports in the Straits Set- thement to Cochin-China, Siam, the States in the Malayan Peninsula, or any of the Islands in the Easters Ar- chipelago.\" This will be esteemed a \n\nFPT \n\nThe germ of this affair has been tho quadron which arrived in Chins some time ago under the command of Lap twin Sherard Oshorne. The course which Captain Osborne should probably have parsed, was to have reported insett, on his arrival in the Yangtexs river, to the Governor General of the Two King, and to have given him delivery of the Fleet. Mr. Lay, however, is reported to have de. manded the direct recognition by Prince Kuug of Capt. Osborne, and to have de clined delivering over the vessels to aby local provincial officer. Tseng Ko-fan, to whom the Chinese Governatont desired the vessels to be given, is a man of great note, and rulos over not less than 20,000,000 of people, beeides possessing most extensive infance in the Chinese Empire. Mr. Lay, of all men, was to have been expected to have avoided the mistake of ignoring this mandarin; and people hore are surprised \n\nto the cause; and, moreover, that, of tha later number, some still lanhl out in the different parts of the city. The bohowding of the Mo Wang has not only facilited the captuot Stochow, but just go a great wat durmaanse the Rebels ge- nerally- \n\nHango and Nanking act keep up commification; and, as die Rebels base not now, jas 1967 leed in 1860 when they burss hveigung besència ni Nan. way large with s Kiangs or any where else, they will soon be in bad way. Full information has not yet reached un At the late i our last advicea Capt Afurray and Mr. Mayera of the Consulate who had both rone to the front, had not returned with detailed intelligence. \n\nFrom the river Yang.tsze we have no Bows of importance. All is quick in the suuthen ports. \n\nOur contemporary the Daily Press, has the following on the Sll of Soochow ; and we are inclined to boilere it in every par ticular. The Imperialists are cortainly a atupid set neocle, and the sooner we drop assisting them the batter:- \n\nSuch in later of kite at. There are re. liable via in town to the off that Treng o-an, wha hotly pressing Nauting, thst the Chung Wang had left Soochow will the best Taiping troops to its relict; this provi, ou were geitug scarce, and that the pity most fall ung hevet by free from with- \n\nOUT \n\nClining Wings craenation of Sochow is therefore easily aparated fat. We are more- over from the ins · letlar qooked from our cor- respondents, tisat Li Thong, the leader of the dinated party at saustow, had ouried his surrendering the city. and had been puins inurdered for his paine. The defection of the Chang Wang bad karly thrown randiges inte the hands of Lá Wang-whn we should sup pose lead at red into arrangeraunts of capica- İsion with Major Gordon, which arrange. ments would naturally embrace, immanity for himself and wie laid down their prop. The Futai would naturally seek me nadi. vided honor of capturing the city-therefore it doubtless was that be male the bargain wish Gordon's men that they should have two 20ouths pay as componsation for not entering the city. Having thus cleared the stage for bise, the Fatai enters the ei.y, ignores the conditions of surrender, looks and macdere right and tela, and breaks his prondse in Yor- don's ment. \n\nThis is the view we take of the trafter. | Gordon would naturally eeck to Faka van. geance on the rascally Futai and wonid u-tur- tally appeal to General tiroan, wie having supplied at the mairioms for the urge, would of course seek to obrain satisfaction. We Chias Hoochow has fallen, but we are of epi- nion that Gordon will either arrest the Puni or will bring such pressie to bear on him na will sufficiently publish the Blajne's cepag- nanoe to a hat has occurred. \n\nWe learn on good authority ihat upon the fall of Soochow, Gordon will rotire from the Imperial service, and that a Consular notities tion will be issued strictly prohibiting all Briliah kuljerte from engaging their services \n\nher to Tuperialists or Taiping. A charge has clearly come o'er the apris of the dream, and honest convictions have overtaken 1. M. Mmisters. The crooked, underhand, doubled faced policy of the Brucea have been pinye. out, and has exeised the indignation it me, rited-Overland China Mal", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-098 - Sir Robinson - 1864 [4-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 294121, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-168 - Sir Kennedy - 1874 [9-12]", "page_number": 91, "title": "CO129-168 - Sir Kennedy - 1874 [9-12]", "content_text": "## \nThe Chinese formed in the shadow of Admiral their had captured Liang to Ching, Ale-Ton Pren and Lu-Shong, Le-a-Tung and Wu-Jeni. \nA total of five participators in the \"Spark\" Piracy were arrested.\n\nLater, Colonel \"Wang fring-am reported the arrest of another Criminal named Li-a-chi alias Liar Toni. \n\"Captain Tan Ranking, Acting Colonel of the Chenghai Regiment reported the arrest of Li a chi alias Liar Toni. \nIn addition to these, Major Cherang Tien Yuan, Major in Command of the Left Division of the Stuang Chout Battalion reported the arrest of five more: Lin-a-un and Chang-To-sin. \nAll of these prisoners were sent for trial by a Court consisting of the Prefect of Canton and the Reprily in charge of the Affairs.\n\nThe two men WW-TRai and ... have not yet been convicted, but all the others, Liang To Chong, have confessed to having participated in the \"Spark\" Piracy and shared the plunder without reserve.\n\nThe Vice Roy has also been informed by Commissioner ...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-168 - Sir Kennedy - 1874 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 298033, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-173 - Sir Kennedy - 1876 [1-3]", "page_number": 494, "title": "CO129-173 - Sir Kennedy - 1876 [1-3]", "content_text": "Nil name of Profily damaged Value an \n\nJorial \n\nno shop. \n\n9 Pink Cheung Yankli Wing Hop Lung \n\n10 \n\nJoening fal \n\nthing Wife Chan Cheung \n\nValivas estimate \n\nslated by amen by Inspector the fund \n\nYaluna \n\nBrought forward 26. 25 \n\nF \n\n? Furnaces 41 The t \n\n3., \n\n9 57 \n\n2 D r \n\n1 Dr \n\n4. \n\n2. \n\n12 Sung Li \n\nYun thing Inny \n\n3 Dr \n\n2o \n\n2 \n\n9 Dr \n\n1 D: \n\n152 \n\nTotal \n\n$38. \n\n22. \n\nhp. 785 \n\n5-711 \n\n57456 401 \n\nColonial Secretary's Office \n\nHousing 24th November \n\n1875- \n\nWith reference to my letter of 24th November 1875 - I am instructed to request your attention to a letter dated 4th August 1869 from the Commanding Royal Engineer to the Colonial Secretary, in which it is stated by Lieutenant Colonel De Butts that as soon as one \n\n\"boundary stone be placed at the point \" marked I in pencil on the plan, \"where the proposed new Road branches \n\n\"off the Ston. Colonel Bassano EP. \n\n***", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-173 - Sir Kennedy - 1876 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 298665, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-175 - Sir Kennedy - 1876 [9-12]", "page_number": 16, "title": "CO129-175 - Sir Kennedy - 1876 [9-12]", "content_text": "CSO. No. 274.\n\nAurighting 23-January 1878\n\nTo Military Secretary\n\nFrom Colonial Secretary\n\nTo The Hon. J. Gardiner Austin, Commanding\n\nForward General's request that the Colonial Department may be instructed to change their present practice\n\nEnclosure No. 2 in Governor Kennedy's Despatch No.171 of 7th September 1876\n\nCopy Private 13120\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th April, 1875.\n\nMy dear Colonel,\n\nWith reference to the General's request that correspondence on Military matters should all pass through your office, is it intended to be taken as applying to purely financial matters?\n\nHitherto in all matters when the Controller is acting as the duly authorized Agent of the Treasury, he has been in direct communication with the local Government. We assume that this is the correct practice, but in order to prevent...\n\nHowever, to fully follow the instructions and format the output in HTML as requested, and to correct minor errors and improve readability while adhering to the rules:\n\nCSO. No. 274.\n\nAurighting 23-January 1878\n\nTo Military Secretary\n\nFrom Colonial Secretary\n\nTo The Hon. J. Gardiner Austin, Commanding\n\nComerford even on Military matters requesting that the Colonial Departments may be instructed to change their present practice\n\nEnclosure No. 2 in Governor Kennedy's Despatch No.171 of 7th September 1876\n\nCopy Private 13120\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th April, 1875.\n\nMy dear Colonel,\n\nWith reference to the General's request that correspondence on Military matters should all pass through your office, is it intended to be taken as applying to purely financial matters?\n\nHitherto in all matters when the Controller is acting as the duly authorized Agent of the Treasury, he has been in direct communication with the local Government. We assume that this is the correct practice, but in order to prevent...\n\nLet's correct and reformat according to the given instructions:\n\nCSO. N. 274.\n\nAurghting 23-January 1878\n\nTo Military Secretary\n\nli\n\nFrom Colonial Secretary\n\nAm\n\nThe Hon. J. Gardiner Austin, Comd.\n\nForward General's request\n\nrequarting\n\nthat the Colonial Departments may be instructed to change their present practice\n\nCenclosure N. 2 in Governor Kennedy's Despatch No.171 of 7th September 1876\n\nCopy Private 13120\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th April, 1875.\n\nMy dear Colonel,\n\nWith reference to the General's request that correspondence on Military matters should all pass through your office, is it intended to be taken as applying to purely financial matters?\n\nHitherto in all matters when the Controller is acting as the duly authorized Agent of the Treasury, he has been in direct communication with the local Government. We assume that this is the correct practice, but in order to prevent\n\nRevised to fit the exact HTML format and correcting the minor errors as per the instructions:\n\nCSO. No. 274.\n\nAurighting 23-January 1878\n\nTo Military Secretary\n\nFrom Colonial Secretary\n\nTo The Hon. J. Gardiner Austin, Comd.\n\nForward General's request that the Colonial Department may be instructed to change their present practice\n\nEnclosure No. 2 in Governor Kennedy's Despatch No.171 of 7th September 1876\n\nCopy Private 13120\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th April, 1875.\n\nMy dear Colonel,\n\nWith reference to the General's request that correspondence on Military matters should all pass through your office, is it intended to be taken as applying to purely financial matters?\n\nHitherto in all matters when the Controller is acting as the duly authorized Agent of the Treasury, he has been in direct communication with the local Government. We assume that this is the correct practice, but in order to prevent\n\nThe final version, with all corrections and in the required HTML format:\n\nCSO. No. 274.\n\nAurighting 23-January 1878\n\nTo Military Secretary\n\nFrom Colonial Secretary\n\nTo The Hon. J. Gardiner Austin, Comd.\n\nComerford even on Military matters requesting that the Colonial Departments may be instructed to change their present practice\n\nEnclosure No. 2 in Governor Kennedy's Despatch No.171 of 7th September 1876\n\nCopy Private 13120\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th April, 1875.\n\nMy dear Colonel,\n\nWith reference to the General's request that correspondence on Military matters should all pass through your office, is it intended to be taken as applying to purely financial matters?\n\nHitherto in all matters when the Controller is acting as the ... authorized Agent of the Treasury, he has been in direct communication with the local Government. We assume that this is the correct practice, but in order to prevent\n\nLet's simplify to the exact required output without extra line breaks:\n\nCSO. No. 274.\n\nAurighting 23-January 1878\n\nTo Military Secretary\n\nFrom Colonial Secretary\n\nTo The Hon. J. Gardiner Austin, Comd.\n\nForward General's request that the Colonial Department may be instructed to change their present practice\n\nEnclosure No. 2 in Governor Kennedy's Despatch No.171 of 7th September 1876\n\nCopy Private 13120\n\nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th April, 1875.\n\nMy dear Colonel,\n\nWith reference to the General's request that correspondence on Military matters should all pass through your office, is it intended to be taken as applying to purely financial matters?\n\nHitherto in all matters when the Controller is acting as the ... authorized Agent of the Treasury, he has been in direct communication with the local Government. We assume that this is the correct practice, but in order to prevent", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-175 - Sir Kennedy - 1876 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 299528, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-176 - Public Offices & Others - 1876", "page_number": 365, "title": "CO129-176 - Public Offices & Others - 1876", "content_text": "Say that for I follow\n\nMitataire\n\nin thinking that there are different military details in the Straits entitlements. As there is some anomaly, there appears in the hair officer ranking the 2nd place next to the Governor,\n\nalthough in the absence of latter the Col. has who stood\n\nMiuratel\n\nIn #: (0.\n\nbelow the pw. Officer the sem.:\n\n223\n\ntakes temp rank as Administrators the \"..\n\nabove him\n\n2 Camaraw\n\ndisposed to think that\n\nOnuncure\n\nA\n\nthe\n\nof a vacancy it will be desirable that the senior Officer (Major's memorandum) should be fixed\n\nof\n\n32 in the\n\nlist immediately below the Gov.\n\nSebay.\n\nIt for Commission\n\nThe Col. Sec., minted.\n\nComisar\n\nwere\n\nSiren\n\nDormant\n\nthat Officer would then assume take precedence\n\nSeryone\n\nmeant for the firmest.\"\n\nbut He thinks that the other alternative will be a preferable way of giving effect\n\nMINUTE PAPER.\n\nthe change.\n\n359\n\nRecently Li Camaren Largiren a Lt. for. Commission to the (Col.) Sec. of England, who also holds the Dormant Commission administrating during the Governor's absence, but His Lordship has been anxious to do nothing at all distasteful to the distinguished military officer who commands the troops\n\nin Hongkong, & he has accordingly specially directed that the Col. Sec. though appointed\n\nfor.\n\nshall\n\nnot take his proper post\n\n16 Zorz\n\nas\n\nfinal that remark\n\nin the Colony. But\n\nMurring\n\nremains\n\nan\n\na\n\nVacancy\n\nthe Officer in command\n\nof the troops will in virtue of the torrent Lt. for. Commission Refel\n\nHere is the revised version with proper formatting and corrections:\n\n## Original Text Corrections and Formatting\n\n### Mitataire\n\nin thinking that there are different military details in the Straits entitlements. As there is some anomaly, there appears in the hair officer ranking the 2nd place next to the Governor, although in the absence of latter the Col. has who stood\n\n### Minute Paper\n\n223 takes temp rank as Administrators the ... above him.\n\n2 Camaraw disposed to think that on occurrence of a vacancy it will be desirable that the senior Officer's (Major's memorandum) should be fixed of 32 in the list immediately below the Gov.\n\nIt for Commission\n\nThe Col. Sec., minted. Comisiar were Siren Dormant that Officer would then assume take precedence Seryone meant for the firmest.\" but He thinks that the other alternative will be a preferable way of giving effect to the change.\n\n359 Recently Li Camaren Largiren a Lt. for. Commission to the Col. Sec. of England, who also holds the Dormant Commission administrating during the Governor's absence, but His Lordship has been anxious to do nothing at all distasteful to the distinguished military officer who commands the troops in Hongkong, & he has accordingly specially directed that the Col. Sec. though appointed for. shall not take his proper post.\n\n### Vacancy\n\nthe Officer in command of the troops will in virtue of the torrent Lt. for. Commission Refel\n\nLet's reformat the text into proper Markdown and correct the errors.\n\n## Reformatted Text\n\nSay that for I follow\n\nMitataire\n\nin thinking that there are different military details in the Straits entitlements. As there is some anomaly, there appears in the senior officer ranking the 2nd place next to the Governor, although in the absence of the latter the Colonel has who stood\n\n...\n\n223 takes temporary rank as Administrators the ... above him.\n\n2 Camaraw disposed to think that on occurrence of a vacancy it will be desirable that the senior Officer's (Major's memorandum) should be fixed at 32 in the list immediately below the Governor.\n\nIt for Commission\n\nThe Colonel Secretary, mentioned. Commissioner were Siren Dormant that Officer would then assume take precedence. Everyone meant for the firmest.\" but He thinks that the other alternative will be a preferable way of giving effect to the change.\n\nMINUTE PAPER\n\n359 Recently Li Camaren Largiren a Lieutenant for. Commission to the Colonel Secretary of England, who also holds the Dormant Commission administrating during the Governor's absence, but His Lordship has been anxious to do nothing at all distasteful to the distinguished military officer who commands the troops in Hongkong, & he has accordingly specially directed that the Colonel Secretary though appointed for. shall not take his proper post.\n\n...\n\nthe Officer in command of the troops will in virtue of the torrent Lieutenant for. Commission Refel\n\nLet's output the reformatted text in HTML.\n\nSay that for I follow\n\nMitataire\n\nin thinking that there are different military details in the Straits entitlements. As there is some anomaly, there appears in the senior officer ranking the 2nd place next to the Governor, although in the absence of the latter the Colonel has who stood\n\n...\n\n223 takes temporary rank as Administrators the ... above him.\n\n2 Camaraw disposed to think that on occurrence of a vacancy it will be desirable that the senior Officer's (Major's memorandum) should be fixed at 32 in the list immediately below the Governor.\n\nIt for Commission\n\nThe Colonel Secretary, mentioned. Commissioner were Siren Dormant that Officer would then assume take precedence. Everyone meant for the firmest.\" but He thinks that the other alternative will be a preferable way of giving effect to the change.\n\nMINUTE PAPER\n\n359 Recently Li Camaren Largiren a Lieutenant for. Commission to the Colonel Secretary of England, who also holds the Dormant Commission administrating during the Governor's absence, but His Lordship has been anxious to do nothing at all distasteful to the distinguished military officer who commands the troops in Hongkong, & he has accordingly specially directed that the Colonel Secretary though appointed for. shall not take his proper post.\n\n...\n\nthe Officer in command of the troops will in virtue of the torrent Lieutenant for. Commission Refel", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-176 - Public Offices & Others - 1876.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 301338, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-179 - Governor Hennessy - 1877 [9-12]", "page_number": 466, "title": "CO129-179 - Governor Hennessy - 1877 [9-12]", "content_text": "## RELEASE OF PRISONERS FOR NURSING THE SUFFERERS\n\nHis Excellency the Governor visited the gaol on Friday, November 30th, and considered the report made by the medical officers and the Superintendent of the Gaol respecting the services rendered by certain prisoners who had acted as dressers in the temporary hospital fitted up in the prison where the sixty sufferers from the explosion on board the Yesso were brought to the gaol on the 22nd November. Having consulted with Dr. Ayres, the Colonial Surgeon, and with Captain Ducat, the Superintendent, and minutely examined the lists submitted to him, His Excellency about half-past twelve o'clock came out of the Superintendent's office and conveyed his decision to the prisoners in question, who were paraded for that purpose in the lower yard.\n\nThe first list contained the names of twenty-four Europeans including that of A. F. Chambers. His Excellency, addressing them, said that when the recent calamity occurred it became necessary to bring sixty of the sufferers into a temporary hospital fitted up in the gaol, owing to the fact that the building now used as a Civil Hospital was not large enough. The cases were all of the most serious and distressing kind, of a kind requiring unremitting attention day and night. It was therefore absolutely necessary to secure the immediate services of a body of dressers who would act under the superintendence of the medical officers, and this was accomplished by the Colonial Surgeon, who most properly availed himself of the ready help at hand. A considerable number of prisoners volunteered for this duty. Dr. Ayres and Captain Ducat had chosen those whose good conduct they could best rely on. The task imposed upon those prisoners was one of the most harrowing that could be conceived. The injuries of the patients were shocking to contemplate, and the great zeal and tenderness shown by the volunteer dressers in endeavouring to alleviate pain and save life attracted the attention of every one whose duty it was to visit the scene of suffering. Dr. Mowll, whose invaluable assistance had been afforded to the local Government by His Excellency Admiral Hillyar, spoke in the highest terms of them, and so had Dr. Ayres and Captain Ducat. He himself had also paid some surprise visits to the Gaol at night, and found the dressers at work and everything being done for the poor wounded people that human beings could accomplish. Under such circumstances he felt it his duty to give them the highest reward he could, and that was their freedom. Some of the Europeans in the list had been convicted by the Naval and Military Authorities, and with reference to these he could only promise to represent their cases to His Excellency the Admiral and to the Colonel in Command of the Troops.\n\nThe Chinese prisoners who were also recommended for clemency were then paraded and addressed through the Interpreter, in similar terms. Of these, twenty-four were liberated, the case of Li Lum Kwai (under a life sentence) was reserved for further consideration, and the cases of about six other Chinese are to be dealt with by partial remissions of sentence only.\n\nOn visiting the other parts of the Gaol, some prisoners who had served more than two-thirds of their time begged for clemency, but His Excellency told them that their petitions had been received by him some weeks ago and rejected, as their conduct in prison had not been good.\n\nWith the exception of those now liberated and a few liberated on medical certificate, or on the recommendation of the judges, His Excellency had strictly adhered to the rule he had re-established that no prisoner could be relieved who had not served two-thirds of his sentence, and then only when his conduct in prison had been so good as to earn the recommendation of the Superintendent.\n\n464 \n\nWe have been favoured with a copy of an official notification announcing that His Excellency the Governor has received a telegram from the Right Hon. the Earl of Carnarvon, Her Majesty's Secretary of State for the Colonies, to the following effect: --\"I have heard with deep regret of the calamity on board the steamer Yesso announced in your telegrams.\" \n\n...in the Public Gardens on the following evening was also stopped.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-179 - Governor Hennessy - 1877 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 303340, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-183 - Public Offices & Others - 1878", "page_number": 339, "title": "CO129-183 - Public Offices & Others - 1878", "content_text": "I will follow the instructions to proofread the given OCR output.\n\n\n## Step 1: Reconstruct Sentences and Paragraphs\n\nThe given text appears to be a jumbled collection of words and phrases. To reconstruct the text, we need to identify the original paragraph structure and sentence flow.\n\n\n## Step 2: Analyze the Text\n\nUpon closer inspection, it seems that the text is a mix of unrelated phrases, names, and numbers. Some parts appear to be related to official correspondence or minutes.\n\n\n## Step 3: Identify Coherent Phrases and Sentences\n\nLet's attempt to identify coherent phrases and sentences:\n- \"Salichuy you with move this Loshito t...\" could be \"I shall supply you with...\".\n- \"The Salary of the Offrie is six thousand rapos but.\" might be \"The Salary of the Officer is six thousand rupees or dollars, but...\".\n- \"I have slightly attend this, as I understand that LIS. he not you stained the formal firm of W.\" could be \"I have slightly attended to this, as I understand that he has not sustained the formal form of...\".\n- \"With reference to say depetid to 318 of thy December informing...\" might be \"With reference to your despatch No. 318 of December informing...\".\n\n## Step 4: Reconstruct the Text\n\nLet's reconstruct the text based on the identified coherent phrases and sentences.\n\n\nI shall supply you with \nmove this Loshito to \nsupply to his garnet Whily & Maintain \nwhether Li Giffend in \nto accept \nthe \nwilling to \nappoint in \nguntion.\n\nThe Salary of \nthe Officer \nis six thousand rupees \nbut \nthere is deduction \nfor Passage money or \noutfit.\n\nI have slightly attended to this, as I understand that he has not sustained the formal form of... \nthe pertinent \nWait till L. Seffend \nPrivate Les \nWell should be sent to \nBe held is \nchaft between \n04870 \nWith \n327 \nDec 76 6 Jan/79 \n\nWith reference to your despatch No. 318 of December informing that \nI have \nbeen informed \nAn Anal \nAnchla Gammal J \nInantis. \nSte Colonel Sonatay & \nAuchlor General \nRong \n\nI have to inform \nacquaint you \nrequest that \nWhat I have \nSelected One Elbitat, the \na form \nAspirant Stoniel Leveling\n\nSome names and numbers appear: \nMr. Wingfield, 23 \nMr. Bramston. \nMor. Meade. \nMr. Herbert 2 \nLord Cadogan, \nFir M. Hicks Beach. 5 \nk 15835 \nbant no 11 \notter. de buck Dec. 23 \nMINUTE.\n\n## Step 5: Apply Markdown Formatting\n\nLet's apply the required Markdown formatting.\n\n\n# Names and References\nMr. Wingfield, 23 \nMr. Bramston \nMor. Meade \nMr. Herbert 2 \nLord Cadogan \nFir M. Hicks Beach, 5 \n\n## Correspondence Details\n| Reference | Date |\n| --- | --- |\n| k 15835 | |\n| bant no 11 | |\n| otter. de buck | Dec. 23 |\n\n## Salary and Appointment\nThe Salary of **the Officer** is six thousand rupees, but there is deduction for Passage money or outfit.\n\n## Official Communications\nWith reference to your despatch No. `318` of December informing that... \nI have been informed. \nI have to inform you, at your request that... \nWhat I have selected is One Elbitat, the Aspirant Stoniel Leveling.\n\n## Other Details\n- `04870` \n- `327` \n- `Dec 76` \n- `6 Jan/79` \n- `MINUTE`\n\n\nI shall supply you with the necessary details to appoint in the position. The salary is six thousand rupees.\n\n## Relevant Extracts\nI have slightly attended to this, as I understand that he has not sustained the formal form... \nPrivate Les should be sent to... \nBe held between... \n\nThe final output in Markdown format is:\n\n\n## Correspondence\nI shall supply you with the necessary details to move this Loshito to his garnet Whily & Maintain whether Li Giffend is willing to accept the appointment in guntion.\n\nThe Salary of **the Officer** is six thousand rupees, but there is deduction for Passage money or outfit.\n\nI have slightly attended to this, as I understand that he has not sustained the formal form of... the pertinent. Wait till L. Seffend. Private Les should be sent to Be held is chaft between.\n\n## References\nWith reference to your despatch No. `318` of thy December informing that I have been informed.\n\n## Names\nMr. Wingfield, 23 \nMr. Bramston \nMor. Meade \nMr. Herbert 2 \nLord Cadogan \nFir M. Hicks Beach, 5 \n\n## Details\n| Ref | Date |\n| --- | --- |\n| k `15835` | |\n| bant no `11` | |\n| otter. de buck | Dec. 23 |\n| | `Dec 76` 6 Jan/`79` |\n| `04870` | |\n| `327` | |\n\n## Selection\nI have to inform you, at your request that What I have selected is One Elbitat, the Aspirant Stoniel Leveling.\n\nPage ... (if page number is available)\n\n\nSince the original text is heavily garbled and lacks clear structure, the reconstructed text is an attempt to make sense of the available information while adhering to the given instructions.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-183 - Public Offices & Others - 1878.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 305403, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-187 - Governor Hennessy - 1880 [1-4]", "page_number": 144, "title": "CO129-187 - Governor Hennessy - 1880 [1-4]", "content_text": "(3455 141)\n\nAlthough I pressed the Viceroy to state the precise date on which His Excellency would arrive at Hongkong, he declined to do so on the ground that he did not wish to put His Excellency, the Governor to trouble any on his account.\n\nI have &c. (signed) A. W. Bewlet,\n\n**VISIT TO HONGKONG OF HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR GENERAL LAU KWAN-YIH**\n\nThe following is extracted from the report in the \"Daily Press.\"\n\nThe visit which His Excellency LAU KWAN-YIH, late Viceroy of Kwangtung and Kwangsi and Viceroy elect of the Two Kiang, which term includes the three provinces of Kiangsu, Kiangsi and Nganhway, paid to His Excellency Governor HENNESSY on Saturday last, the 24th instant, is an event of considerable importance in more than one respect. Although many Chinese officials of high rank have on various occasions paid visits to Government House on passing through the Colony en route for some other place, this visit of Viceroy Lau is certainly the first instance in the history of Hongkong in which a Chinese dignitary of such high rank has gone out of his way to come expressly and signalize his personal friendship with an English Governor and his sense of the entente cordiale between the Hongkong and Canton Governments. It is evident that Chinese officials consider that the position which Governor HENNESSY has all along taken in his relations to the Chinese Government as well as to the Chinese population of this Colony, has materially contributed towards cementing the friendship happily existing between England and China. The Marquis of TSENG gave utterance to this feeling on his passing through Hongkong en route for London. CHUNG HOW repeated the same sentiment on his visit to Government House a few weeks ago; whilst LI HUNG-CHANG and TING YIH-CH'ANG have in private correspondence expressed in similar terms their recognition of the attitude Mr. HENNESSY has taken in Chinese affairs.\n\nLast Friday night, shortly before midnight, Viceroy Lau arrived in harbour, without previous announcement of any sort, direct from Canton, accompanied by a small flotilla of gunboats. Early on Saturday morning he sent word to Government House that, having handed over the seals of office to his successor in the Vice-royalty of the Two Kwang provinces, and not yet having taken over the seals of the Vice-royalty of the three provinces of Central China to which he had been appointed, he availed himself of the only spare day he had before his official departure from Canton, to come in person to Hongkong in order to reciprocate the feelings of personal friendship which had sprung up between Governor HENNESSY and himself since his tenure of office in Canton, and to thank him for the great influence which his Chinese policy in Hongkong has exercised towards cementing the good relations existing between the Governments of China and England. His Excellency the Governor sent Major PALMER, A.D.C., at once on board, to arrange the time and place of landing, and twelve o'clock was fixed as the time when Viceroy Lau was to land at Murray Pier. The Commandant of the neighbouring town of Kaulung, Colonel Lai, applied for and received permission to land a company of Chinese marines at the pier, to act as escort to the Viceroy. Half a dozen Chinese military officers of the Viceroy's staff landed their strangely caparisoned steeds and awaited the landing of their chief. This drew a large crowd of Chinese spectators, although the population were generally unaware of the arrival of the Viceroy, the Chinese papers of Saturday morning having announced that Viceroy Lau would pass through Hongkong the following week on his way to Peking. Owing to the presence of the Chinese marines and military officers, who crowded the pier, the guard of honour furnished by Her Majesty's 27th Inniskillings drew up at the corner of Murray Barracks, to salute the distinguished visitor. A few minutes before noon, the Viceroy landed at Murray Pier, where Major PALMER, R.E., A.D.C., Dr. EITEL, the Governor's Chinese Secretary, and the Canton Commissioner of Customs were in waiting. As His Excellency left the Tsing-po, a salute was fired from H.M.S. Victor Emanuel, and on landing he was received with a salute from the Royal Artillery at the Wellington Battery. The Viceroy was accompanied by his Aides-de-Camp, Colonel LAI, and Major U TA-SHING and his interpreter, Mr. SIEH YAO-KWANG, Acting Assistant Magistrate of the Nam Hoi District. Sedan...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-187 - Governor Hennessy - 1880 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 306004, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-188 - Governor Hennessy - 1880 [5-6]", "page_number": 227, "title": "CO129-188 - Governor Hennessy - 1880 [5-6]", "content_text": "# HONGKONG, MAY 26TH, 1880.\n\n## QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE.\n\nHis Royal Highness Prince Heinrich of Germany, as Her Majesty's Grandson, and His Excellency Sir John Pope Hennessy, K.C.M.G., as the Queen's Representative in the Colony, received on the 24th instant, as joint hosts, at Government House, on Her Majesty's Birthday, His Royal Highness Prince Thomas of Savoy, Duke of Genoa, at a State dinner, and subsequently their Royal Highnesses, with His Excellency the Governor and Lady Hennessy, received the Naval, Military, and Civil officers, the Foreign Consuls and a number of the British, foreign, and native residents in celebration of the day.\n\nA Royal Guard of Honour of the 27th Inniskillings, under the command of Captain Carr (with the Band and the Queen's Colours), was drawn up at the principal entrance to Government House, the front of which, as well as the garden surrounding, was brilliantly illuminated with Chinese lanterns and gas jets. H.R.H. Prince Heinrich and H.E. the Governor received His Royal Highness the Duke of Genoa, on his arrival and after the invited guests, who had previously assembled in the drawing-room, had been introduced to His Royal Highness, the party filed into the dining-hall. H.R.H. Prince Heinrich was attended by Baron von Seckendorff, and Captain MacLean, of H.M. frigate `Prinz Adalbert`. H.R.H. Prince Thomas of Savoy was attended by Count Candiani, A.D.C., and Captain Millelire of H.M.S. `Piemonte`.\n\nThe following is a list of the other guests who sat down to the banquet with their Royal Highnesses.\n\n| Guest | Designation |\n| --- | --- |\n| H.E. Dr. Elmore | |\n| His Honour Sir John Smale | Chief Justice |\n| Lady Smale | |\n| Captain East | H.M.S. `Conus`, Senior Naval Officer |\n| Hon. B. L. O'Malley | Attorney-General |\n| Hon. J. M. Price | Surveyor-General |\n| Hon. M. S. Tonnochy | Acting Colonial Treasurer |\n| Hon. Ng Choy | Member of Legislative Council |\n| His Honour Mr. Justice Snowden | |\n| Deputy Inspector-General Breen | R.N. |\n| Mrs. Breen | |\n| Dr. Ayres | Colonial Surgeon |\n| Mrs. Ayres | |\n| Rev. W. Jennings | Colonial Chaplain |\n| Mrs. Jennings | |\n| Dr. Eitel | Inspector of Schools |\n| Mrs. Eitel | |\n| Mr. Creagh | Acting Head of the Police Force |\n| Mr. J. P. McEuen | R.N., Acting Harbour-master |\n| Mr. Gerrard | Acting Registrar-General |\n| Mr. Gibbons | Registrar of Supreme Court |\n| Captain Carr | 27th Regiment (the Officers of the Guard of Honour) |\n| Lieutenant Cox | 27th Regiment (the Officers of the Guard of Honour) |\n| Captain Francis | Hongkong Volunteers, extra Aids-de-Camp |\n\nThe Band of Her Majesty's 27th Inniskillings played at intervals during the banquet. The only toast of the evening was given by Prince Thomas of Savoy, who proposed \"The health of Her Majesty the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland,\" and, addressing Prince Heinrich, added: \"Sir, Your Royal Grandmother.\" The Band played the National Anthem, and soon after the party adjourned to the Reception Room, which was presently filled with ladies and gentlemen attending the general reception.\n\nThe officers of the 27th Inniskillings came in body, with Lieutenant-Colonel Geddes, and were amongst the earliest presented. There was also a number of officers of Her Majesty's Navy and of the foreign ships of war in harbour, amongst whom were distinguished the officers of H.P.M.S. `Tejo`, who specially attended by order of H.E. the Governor of Macao. The Consular Body was also well represented. The whole assembly presented a most striking *tout ensemble* of Anglo-Oriental society, the uniforms of Her Majesty's Army and Navy and of the Consular Officers, glittering in scarlet and gold, being well set off by the soft yellow and embroidered court dresses of Chinese gentlemen, the richly coloured turbans and flowing robes of Mahomedans and Parsees, amid the fashionable costumes of European ladies.\n\nThe presentation lasted for more than an hour. In the course of the reception H.R.H. Prince Heinrich expressed to Mr. Sassoon and Mr. Belilios his regret that he would not be able to travel through India. He spoke also a few kindly words to the leading Chinese merchants Mr. Tan King-sing, Mr. Li Tak-cheung, Mr. Tung Ming-shan, and others.\n\nTheir Royal Highnesses left about half-past ten o'clock, whereupon dancing commenced soon after and was kept up till midnight, when the assembly broke up, after having enjoyed one of the most brilliant receptions ever held in the Government House of Hongkong.\n\nPage 223", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-188 - Governor Hennessy - 1880 [5-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 306006, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-188 - Governor Hennessy - 1880 [5-6]", "page_number": 229, "title": "CO129-188 - Governor Hennessy - 1880 [5-6]", "content_text": "The Band of Her Majesty's 27th Inniskillings played at intervals during the banquet. The only toast of the evening was given by Prince **THOMAS** of Savoy, who proposed \"The health of Her Majesty the **QUEEN** of Great Britain and Ireland,\" and, addressing Prince **HEINRICH**, added:-\"Sir, Your Royal Grandmother.\" The Band played the National Anthem, and soon after the party adjourned to the Drawing Room, which was presently filled with ladies and gentlemen attending the general reception.\n\nThe Officers of the 27th Inniskillings, with Lieutenant-Colonel **GEDDES**, were amongst the earliest presented. There were also present the Officers of Her Majesty's Navy and of the foreign ships of war in harbour, including the Portuguese man-of-war `Tejo` which had arrived the preceding evening from Macao to convey His Excellency Signor **GRAÇA**'s compliments and congratulations to the Governor of Hongkong on Her Majesty's Birthday.\n\nThe presentation lasted for more than an hour. In the course of the reception His Royal Highness Prince **HEINRICH** expressed to Mr. **SASSOON** and Mr. **BELILIOS** his regret that he would not be able to travel through India. He spoke also a few kindly words to the leading Chinese merchants Mr. **TAN KING-SING**, Mr. **Li TAK-CHEUNG**, Mr. **FUNG MING-SHAN**, and others.\n\nTheir Royal Highnesses withdrew about half-past ten o'clock.\n\n第二十七營樂兵首讓世子若有節奏陸續引謁世子約時將二十七營參將紀與歷半時許時間理自鳴官廳於時另有男女來奏英國調起進外祖母皇后隨有可樂理世子云卽貴世子之蘭合國大君主爱向開多馬請衆頌揚大英埃衆頌揚卽意大利世子隨時奏樂是一次請世子與沙宣及鐘十壽而來者又有大西洋兵舶名`Tejo`港之外國戰艦員弁其屬員又有灣泊本澳督嘉大人差謁港督特爲恭祝皇后生日者先夕抵港奉望者數輩卽陳景星李德昌馮明珊乃告叉與華商之有聲望者數輩卽陳景星李德昌馮明珊等撂道人情世態印度等語該世子有惜恐未遑遊歷理利二商談論中退點有\n\n#11\n\nMr. Wingfield\nMr. Bramston\nMr. Meade\nMr. Herbert\nMr. Grant Duff\nEarl of Kimberley\n\n65 \n10453 Hong 4. 25. JW 23. J \nK.C. Ang \nKanghang ho 25. \nD.S \n225 \n1880 \nThe Lumier... \n...receipt of... \n...the 27 mag... \n...informing... \n...that... \n...House in... \n...La Calin kon... \n...Queen's Puiting Led liken... \n...flore, and reporting the facial... \n...Gr.... \n...rangements which Leal have... \n...Made for the... \n...Comm Gen... \n...Oscarr... \n...of the presence of...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-188 - Governor Hennessy - 1880 [5-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 310415, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-195 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [1-4]", "page_number": 541, "title": "CO129-195 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [1-4]", "content_text": "539\n\naccordingly, addressed repeated communications to Mr Anstey, The British Consul at the time requesting him to monish the Governor of Hong Kong to hand over the criminals, and at the same time instructed Li Ping-tai, Second Captain, deputed to Hong Kong to procure the rendition.\n\nSubsequently, a communication was received from Acting Consul Hennessy stating that the Governor of Hong Kong was in communication with the British Minister, Sir Thomas Wade, on the subject, while a report from Li Ping-tai, which was forwarded through Colonel Feng, the Taotai of ..., was to the effect that the feeling against ... was strong.\n\nIn reply, stating that a telegram had been received from His Excellency Kuo, Chinese Minister in England, to the effect that the British Foreign Office had consented to send telegraphic instructions to the Governor of Hong Kong, directing him to hand over the criminals in question.\n\nAgain,", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-195 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 323356, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-212 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1883 [10-11]", "page_number": 164, "title": "CO129-212 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1883 [10-11]", "content_text": "Hell among \n\nthe inevitable \"interviewers\" \n\nof the boat journals. One of them has published in his newspaper the \n\nenclosed notes of my recent journey. They are generally accurate, though imperfect both in suatter and in \n\n: \n\nstyle. \n\nの \n\nI \n\nannex also an \n\ntranslated from \n\nEnclosure \n\nextract Enclosures \n\nan article in one \n\nof \n\nthe Chinese venacular newspapers \n\npublished at Hongkong, which \n\ncomments \n\non any \n\nmy recent journey. \n\n5.7.13. \n\n(1) \n\nSOME NOTES OF H. E. THE GOVERNOR'S JOURNEY TO \n\nTHE NORTH. \n\nHis Excellency left Hongkong for Shang-bai on the 3rd September in the Indo-China Steam Navigation Company's steamer Po-sun. It seems that His Excellency had intimated his wish to confer with Sir Harry Parkes on several matters connected with the Government of Hongkong, in its relations to the neighbouring Empire; and the newly-appointed British Minister in China had invited Sir George to meet him in Shanghai in the early part of September. The voyage to Shanghai was very pleasant, and His Excellency speaks highly of the Po-sun. On arriving in Shang-hai, His Excellency Sir Harry Parkes, who had only just arrived from Japan, gave the Governor a pressing invitation to go on with him to Peking, where all the official papers required in a discussion on Hongkong affairs would be at hand, and where they could discuss more at their leisure the matters Sir George Bowen wished to be taken into consideration. After a stay in Shanghai of three or four days, during which Sir George saw as much of the \"Model Settlement\" as possible, His Excellency left it in the Koushing, on engage to Chefoo and Tientsin.\n\nShanghai very favourably impressed His Excellency, and he thinks it is thoroughly deserving of the name of the \"Model Settlement.\" He wired its fine bund, bordered with trees, its substantial and handsome buildings, its Public Gardens, and splendid roads; indeed Sir George even went so far as to say the bund reminded him of the Thames Embankment. Everywhere he observed signs of the advantages of local self-government; for the settlement is governed by a freely elected Municipality, which has complete control over the Police, the public works, and all other local affairs.\n\nChefoo, the Governor thought, had been aptly termed the Brighton of China. The voyage from Chefoo to Tientsin was made in the s/s Nancing, another admirably appointed steamer of Messrs Jardine, Matheson & Co.\n\nAt Tientsin, His Excellency had several interviews with the great Viceroy, the \"Bismarck of China,\" Li Hung Chang, by whom he was received with marked distinction. In the course of one of these interviews, an interesting conversation ensued. Li Hung Chang expressed himself strongly in favour of peace and progress. Telegraphs and railways would, he thought, be of great benefit to China, but in his endeavours to introduce these means of progress he had met with a great deal of opposition from the \"country gentry\" and the literati. Sir George Bowen consoled Li Hung Chang with the remark that he recollected when the country gentlemen of England, and the literati of that kingdom, were generally opposed to the introduction of railways. About the year 1835, said His Excellency, by way of instance, the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, the chief seats of learning in England, petitioned Parliament against railways being allowed to come near their cities. He had, however, lived to see progress overthrow all these obstructions in England, and he hoped that the next generation of Chinese would overthrow all similar obstructions in China.\n\nWhile Li Hung Chang is in favour of peace and progress, the impression formed by His Excellency during his trip to the North is that China is preparing for war, if inevitable. He witnessed the warlike preparations made at the Taku Forts, which repulsed the allied French and English Fleet in 1859. He was impressed with the present defensive strength of these fortifications, which are mounted with heavy Krupp guns. An American officer in charge of the Chinese Torpedo corps, told His Excellency that it alone would prove a most formidable obstruction to any hostile fleet. The Peiho reminded His Excellency of the Tiber—in its breadth, the colour of its waters, and the strength of the current.\n\nLi Hung Chang entertained His Excellency in Tientsin at a magnificent banquet, \n\nto which the British and French Ministers \n\nwere also invited. It was an admirably arranged and successful affair. Li Hung Chang's official residence is in the native city, but he has had a new Palace built in the foreign style on the bund, containing handsome and spacious drawing rooms, dining rooms, and the other appurtenances of a European mansion. The banquet was held there. About forty guests sat down to the banquet, which was served with much taste and splendour. The following was the menu, which was printed in Chinese and English:----\n\n \n BILL OF FARE.\n 菜单\n \n \n Ox-tail Soup.\n 盒子牛尾汤\n \n \n Clear Chicken and Duck Soup.\n 燕菜鸡鸭清汤\n \n \n Hui-wang, baked.\n \n \n \n Honeyed Ham.\n 蜜炙南腿\n \n \n Entrees.\n \n \n \n Fish.\n 生烧鳇鱼\n \n \n Patés à la financière.\n 烤麫盒\n \n \n Heroes Meat.\n 清汤仙来\n \n \n Mutton Cutlets.\n 煎羊牌骨\n \n \n Dried Bamboo Shoots.\n 红烧笋干\n \n \n Aspic of foie gras.\n 冷冻鸭干\n \n \n Fish Sinews and Pigeon eggs.\n 红烧鱼翅鸽蛋\n \n \n Roast.\n \n \n \n Turkey with Ham.\n 火鸡火腿\n \n \n Mushroom soup.\n 口蘑汤\n \n \n Sweets.\n \n \n \n Custard Pudding.\n 洋芋头\n \n \n Almond tea.\n 杏仁茶\n \n \n Purée of Chestnuts.\n 栗子粉\n \n \n Rice Pot-pourri.\n 八宝饭\n \n \n Dessert.\n \n \n \n Biscuits.\n \n \n \n Fruits.\n \n \n \n 20th September, 1883.\n \n \n\nVarious European wines were taken round after the European courses, and Chinese wines, and liqueurs in silver goblets after the Chinese courses. After the banquet Li Hung Chang proposed, through one of his secretaries, who spoke in French, the health of the two foreign ministers present, and the health of the Governor of Hongkong. They acknowledged the compliment, and proposed the health of His Excellency Li Hung Chang. These were the only toasts. The Imperial Chinese Band played during the proceedings. This band numbers thirty members, who are dressed in uniform and play the usual European instruments, under the direction of a French bandmaster. They performed the following selection very creditably on this occasion:--\n\n1. MARCH \"Mama ni lo ha t'u,\"....Biel.\n\n2. FANTASIA \"Lucrezia Borgia,\"...Donizetti.\n\n3. POLKA...... Zick Zack,\n\n4. CONCERT \"Redowa,\"\n\nLubitzky.\n\n5. CHINESE FANTASIA for \"Soo-na,\"...Biel.\n\n6. QUADRILLE.....\"Popular,”.\n\nA. BIGEL,\n\nBanda Director\n\nThe Band played \"God Save the Queen\" on the arrival of Sir George Bowen and of Sir Harry Parkes, and \"La Marseillaise\" on the arrival of the French Minister.\n\nThe Viceroy, in the course of one of his conversations with Sir George Bowen, mentioned that he was 62 years of age, and that he no longer felt the same vigour, as when he put down the Taiping rebellion with the help of his friend Colonel Gordon.\n\n\"Then,\" said Sir George, \"Your Excellency was born in the year 1821, in which the great Napoleon died. Nature abhors a vacuum, and has evidently created in you a new Napoleon of the East to replace the Napoleon of the West.\" The Viceroy appears to have been pleased by this compliment, for turning to the English Consul, he said \"tell the Governor that I place my steam yachts at his disposal to tow His Excellency's boat up the Peiho.\"", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-212 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1883 [10-11].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 324995, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-215 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [1-4]", "page_number": 255, "title": "CO129-215 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [1-4]", "content_text": "The dozen or twenty guns there were on the front attacked by the French were placed in such cramped positions that they scarcely covered more than the country directly in front of them. Here and there, too, there were square wooden trough-like constructions run through the body of the wall, presumably called loop-holes, but absolutely useless except when a body of troops was unfortunate enough to pass directly in front of them. In addition to this, not even the best use that could have been made of the bad material at their disposal was obtained. The Black Flags seem to have handed over the artillery to the Yunnan or Kwang-si militia, and these men neither had the skill nor the courage necessary to serve the guns. It seems undeniable that if the cannon had been employed with anything like the energy which kept up the small arm fire, the French would never have taken Bortay, or at any rate, not till after a long siege. As it was, the fight here, though severe enough while it lasted, was nothing like the struggle at Phu-sa.\n\nDivided counsels no doubt helped the French greatly. The Chinese \"regulars,\" as they are styled, seem to have drawn off early on the morning of the 15th. Then Liu Jung-fu and the Torquinese Prince appear to have had bickerings, and in the end none but the Black Flags seem to have fought. Close to the west gate, where the entry was effected, there is a long street, constituting the Chinese quarter of the town and inhabited in great part by the leaders of the Hak-kis. Up one side of this street went the Turcos and the Foreign Legion and up the other the Infantry of Marine under the direct command of Admiral Courbet, who was one of the first to surmount the works. All through the second day the fighting centred in this street. Turning and counter-turning movements were made by both sides, but all the while the hardest work was in the centre. The Chinamen defended almost every house. They very early found out that the system followed by the French from the beginning of the campaign was to be carried out here. No quarter was asked for and none was given. So it went on till close on nightfall, when Liu Jung-fu's house was reached. From the extensive outline to be traced in the ashes and the pieces of ornamental stone and plaster-work still to be seen, this must have been a very fine building. With its capture the fighting seems to have practically ceased. The Frenchmen devoted themselves to the ransacking of the defeated chief's house, and the Black Flags drew off towards the citadel, which is not much more than two hundred yards off. What the value of the despatches discovered in Liu's house may have been has not yet appeared. The letters from Hué are at any rate of no practical value, unless they result, or have already resulted, in the beheading of anti-French mandarins. The import of Li Hung-chang's communications may or may not have important results. Perhaps the new reinforcements announced to have left France are not altogether unconnected with the perusal of these documents.\n\nWhat followed is long since known to you. The Black Flags drew off under cloud of night to the mountains which lie north and west of the town. The French entered the citadel early in the morning. The entry was, in true modern Gallic fashion, utterly unauthorized and irresponsible. A handful of Turcos and Estrangers approached the north gate, pushed it open, and entered and found no one inside except for wretched Annamese women and children, and 8 or so Scots of still more luckless youths. A flag was then improvised of a length of the red waistcloth of a Turco, the handkerchief of an officer, and a strip off the blue cummerbund of a Foreign Legion man, and the hoisting of this characteristic tricolor on the tower was the first notice Admiral Courbet had of the occupation of the citadel. Inside, the rice stores were the principal captures made. There was a certain amount of bar-silver taken, but the Chinamen seem to have carried the greater part away with them. About a hundred and fifty poulies were found, as also an elephant, since dead, and a small arsenal. It was obvious, however, that all who left carried their arms and cartridge belts with them. The French have made a clean sweep of all the buildings inside the citadel with the exception of a few of the better-class huts for the officers, the Royal Pagoda, in which the Colonel Commandant is domiciled, and the huge granaries of rice, which were piled up to the roof with grain and contained provisions for probably a couple of years. There is also a curious small building used by the Black Flags as a powder manufactory, with regular compartments for the saltpetre, sulphur, and charcoal. The French are tinkering it up into an arms store. There is no doubt that Liu Jung-fu showed good judgment in abandoning the citadel. Its conglomerate walls would even have fallen before the French guns and the whole garrison would have been trapped. It does not seem to have mounted more than sixteen or twenty guns altogether, and these, if possible, were more wretched pieces than the ordnance on the earthworks.\n\nThe French have cleared a wide space all round the front, and have driven wide open ways in all directions out into the open country, necessarily sacrificing the houses of the town in the process. This presents a most desolate appearance at present. Only about one house in fifty yards is occupied, and yet it appears that it is dangerous for a man to walk alone through the streets after dark. Possibly this state of things may improve later on, but it will not do so very fast, if we are to judge from the other towns in French occupation. Nowhere have they as yet more than a mere military grip on the country. They hold the towns, but nothing more. The Chasseur d'Afrique may jingle his spurs down the Boulevard Marty of Haiphong; the Turco may clear the streets before him in Hanoi; the ordinary line-man and his fellow of the Infantry of Marine may kick over old women's vegetable stalls and swagger about consumedly in Nam-dinh and Haid-anong; at Sontay the same thing may be done with impunity, but nowhere can any one of them go beyond the range of French guns. The Black Flags or pirates would be down upon them immediately. The wanderer would be fortunate if he was merely pelted with stones. The ordinary thing would be a spear-thrust, and a pint of nails and pebbles from a blunderbus might be anticipated with reasonable confidence. It will be a long time before the delta is really brought to a peaceable condition.\n\nIt will be much longer if the projects at present seething in the Gallic brain are attempted. You are aware that the idea is to surround Bac-ninh completely and destroy the garrison to the last man, even if there should be twenty-five thousand of them. Unfortunately for the garrison it would seem that the heights round the town are taken, this scheme is quite feasible. This swooping scheme is talked of here in the most matter-of-fact way by naval and military officers, by civilians and loafers. The argument is that it will be a most salutary \"example\" and that under cover of the scare \"produced,\" the French General Négrier is the man whom rumour points out as the leader of the attack - will make a dash on Lang-son, through the hills, and so close the gate from China. Lang-son should certainly have been taken long ago, but that does not mean that it will be taken now, either easily or at all. There are signs that the rains may set in early this year. There has already been a great deal too much for our comfort. In the rains the country between Bacninh and Sontay would be impracticable.\n\nMeanwhile everything here is at a stand-still, pending the arrival of General Millot with the reinforcements. It is a question whether he will allow correspondents to go to the front, and if he follows the advice of those now in power, he will not.\n\nPage 253", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-215 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 325036, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-215 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [1-4]", "page_number": 296, "title": "CO129-215 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [1-4]", "content_text": "294\n\nLast winter, Sai Chan pin, Acting Colonel of the J'ai Prang Regiment, reported that it had been ascertained that one of the criminals, Yung Pak Mun, was deceased, and that Yeung Ming Hong and others had been arrested and were then confined in Hongkong, and he begged that their surrender for trial might be procured.\n\nThe above-named officer was despatched by myself to take charge of the prisoners, and repeated communications were addressed to yourself asking you to move for their extradition.\n\nSubsequently, a despatch was granted by you stating that it would be necessary to avail the instructions of the Colonial Office in this case, which despatch was duly acknowledged.\n\nI have now to inform you that I have received a telegram from the Tsung-li Yamen stating that His Excellency the Minister King has telegraphed that the criminals", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-215 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 325116, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-215 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [1-4]", "page_number": 376, "title": "CO129-215 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [1-4]", "content_text": "Government House, Hongkong, 8th March, 1884.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nI have the honour to report that on the 7th instant, Colonel Li, the Chinese Mandarin in command at the City of Kowloon nearly opposite Hongkong, crossed over...\n\nThe Right Honourable The Earl of Derby...\n\nIt appears that the original text was heavily distorted due to OCR errors. 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A4.25.\n\n5.a\n\n23.47.\n\n€ 8271-\n\nC 0.\n\n6171\n\nRECP\n\nREGE AT 4\n\n374\n\nGovernment House,\n\nWongkong, 8th March, 1884.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nI have the honour to.\n\nreport that on the ith instant, Colonel\n\nLai, the Chinese Mandarin in\n\ncommand at the City of Kowloon\n\nnearly opposite Hongkong, crossed\n\nKight Honourable\n\nThe Earl of Derby,\n\nde\n\nTe\n\nH\n\nover\n\nBecomes, after applying the rules:\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 8th March, 1884.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nI have the honour to report that on the 7th instant, Colonel Li, the Chinese Mandarin in command at the City of Kowloon nearly opposite Hongkong, crossed over\n\nThe Right Honourable The Earl of Derby,\n\nHowever, to adhere strictly to the format and not make significant changes to the original text except for clear corrections:\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 8th March, 1884.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nI have the honour to report that on the 7th instant, Colonel Li, the Chinese Mandarin in command at the City of Kowloon nearly opposite Hongkong, crossed over\n\nThe Right Honourable The Earl of Derby, ...\n\nLet's correct and simplify the response to fit the required format and instructions directly without extra explanations:\n\nGovernment House, Hongkong, 8th March, 1884.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nI have the honour to report that on the 7th instant, Colonel Li, the Chinese Mandarin in command at the City of Kowloon nearly opposite Hongkong, crossed over\n\nThe Right Honourable The Earl of Derby,", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-215 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 325121, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-215 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [1-4]", "page_number": 381, "title": "CO129-215 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [1-4]", "content_text": "10\n\nバ\n\n379\n\ntogether for the avowed purpose of dethroning the Manchu-Tartar dynasty, which has now reigned over China for above two hundred years, and of restoring a native Chinese dynasty. Of course, like other Secret Societies elsewhere, the Triad society has hosts of adherents whose main object is general rapine, like that of the Taiping rebels, who desolated whole provinces after the second Chinese War, until they were put down by Li Hung Chang, with the aid of Colonel (commonly known as \"Chinese\") Gordon. As I have remarked on previous occasions, one of the main reasons which causes the Chinese Government to avoid war, if possible, with a European Power, is the fear that advantage may again be taken by the Secret Societies and by the disorderly classes, of foreign war to raise internal rebellion.\n\nTo return to Hongkong.\n\n6.\n\nIt is a remarkable fact that a deputation of the principal Chinese merchants", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-215 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 325311, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-215 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [1-4]", "page_number": 571, "title": "CO129-215 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [1-4]", "content_text": "to be radically changed, and the entire system of administration reorganised.\n\nSENTENCE UPON THE OFFICIALS IN THE SOUTH. On account of the war with France in Annan, the frontiers of Kuangsi have required special measures of defence. We therefore promulgated a Decree, ordering the Fu-t'ai Hsi Yen-hsi to march out of the barriers and command the garrisons for the purpose of thoroughly protecting the boundaries of the Empire. The said Fu-t'ai, however, delayed his advance, contenting himself with holding Liang Shan, and instructing the General Huang Kuei-lan, the Tao-t'ai Chao Wo and others to guard the Annanese town of Bac Ninh. When the French attacked that place, the General referred to failed to exert himself, and Bac Ninh was lost through his running away; a most deplorable fact, indeed! The evacuation of Bac Ninh was reported to Us by both Chang Shu-sheng and Pan Yen-hsi; the latter of whom himself memorialised Us to award him the severest punishment. Chang Shu-sheng, also, has petitioned Us to consider the penalty to be visited upon him without leniency. We have already issued a Secret Decree commanding Pan Ting-hsin to leave Kuangsi by the Chen Nan Barriers with a special commission to degrade Hsü Yen-hsi and Kuei-lan and Chao Wo and deprive them of office, and place them on their trial too. By this time Pan Ting-hsin must have reached Kuangsi. Let him immediately seize Hsi Yen-hsi, forward him to Peking, and hand him over to the Board of Punishment for the determination of a penalty. P'an Ting-hsin, acting in concert with Wang Tê-pang, will enquire into the causes of the defeat sustained by Huang Kuei-lan and Chao Wo, and if it be satisfactorily proved that they abandoned their post and took to flight, let a Memorial be presented to Us instantly, requesting Our permission to inflict penalty; they need not be handed over to the Board. The Captain Chiến Takuai, who has been already degraded, and who was entrusted with the Fo Lin fortress, lost it on the first onset of the French. The Colonel Pang Min-hsüan showed his cowardice by not daring to advance to the front, but stationing his battalion in the rear. These two are to be decapitated immediately in front of the army. The other officers who were defeated on the same occasion must be discovered, and their penalties must be decided according to the deserts of each. A Memorial will be presented to Us petitioning Our pleasure with regard to the execution of these punishments. Let there be no partiality or concealment! The position and responsibility of Chang Shu-sheng are such that he cannot be held exempt from blame; but as he was stationed too far away to afford assistance, We by a special Act of Grace commute his punishment, and order the Board of the Civil Office to consider his misdemeanour. Pan Ting-hsin will assume the Fu-taiship of Kuangsi; Pang Chi-yu will be Acting Fu-t'ai of Hunan; and Wang Tê-pang Acting General of the Kuangsi Forces.\n\nReverentially obey!\n\nOn account of the Franco-Annamese struggle, the border defence of Yunnan became especially important. We therefore ordered Tang Chiung to march out of the barriers with an army to afford the necessary protection. The said Governor, without obtaining any Decree from Us, returned to his province of his own accord, disregarding the affairs of the frontier; an act which caused the soldiers under him to retreat and station themselves at Shan Hai city, thus incurring the loss of their positions. The hesitating policy of Tang Chiang in every matter of importance, and his incapability to distinguish matters which require promptitude from those which are not so pressing, are deplorable indeed. A Secret Decree has been handed to Chang K'ai-sung ordering him to start immediately for Yunnan with special powers to degrade Tang Chiang and apprehend him for trial. By this time Chang K'ai-sung ought to have reached Yunnan; let him at once depute an official to bring the degraded Governor to Peking, that he may be handed over to the Board of Punishment for a severe penalty. Chang K'ai-sung is hereby appointed Governor of Yunnan, and Li Jong-ching Acting Governor of the province of Kuei-chow.\n\nReverentially obey!\n\nPage 568\n\n24", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-215 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1884 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 326413, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-217 - Governor Sir Bowen Administrator Marsh - 1884 [7-10]", "page_number": 448, "title": "CO129-217 - Governor Sir Bowen Administrator Marsh - 1884 [7-10]", "content_text": "# \nthe neck of his steed, and thus evading the storm of missiles, he set spurs to the pony and dashed among the crowd; round and round he went in an increasing circle, knocking the mob over like nine pins. He must have bowled over a very great number of them, and with the pony trampling over the prostrate men, many must have been a good deal hurt. The pony behaved splendidly, and seemed imbued with the same spirit as its rider, tearing might and main in among the thick of the crowd, over numerous obstructions. This man certainly did good work by his excellent horsemanship, and he had several bruises from missiles about him free.\n\nWhile this was going on, the crowd, which extended right away along Queen's-road, past the European taverns which abound in that quarter, had not been idle, but had been pelting any European they could see, or any unfortunate chair or jinricksha coolie who showed himself unwilling to act upon the mandates of the strikers by taking work. Some Europeans took refuge in the public-houses, which were also assailed by the mob with missiles, and most of them had to be hastily closed up. All up the various streets connecting Queen's-road with Hollywood-road to Gap-street the mob extended, and some constables about those parts were roughly handled. Sergeant Kamp was reinforced at his lively post at the junction of Queen's-road and Gap-street, soon after the telegram for help reached the Central Station, by a good body of Sikh constables under Inspector Perry. As fast as the riot was quieted in one direction it broke out in another, and three different telegrams were sent to the Central Station up to eleven o'clock for more police, until the Station was completely drained of men, some of whom were posted near the \"Land We Live In\" tavern under Inspector Rivers, and others at different places along the disturbed part of Queen's-road, while a large number were on patrol up and down the street.\n\nIn addition to the fire constables from No. 7 Station who were sent to the Civil Hospital, there were two of the Central Station men so much cut about with stones that they had to be despatched thither, and a district watchman was also very badly wounded. A lokang with Sergeant's party disappeared in the fight, but he had probably acted upon the dictates of prudence, and got out of the affray with a whole skin. One of the mounted troopers was hurt in the face by being unhorsed in Queen's-road.\n\nThe Administrator (Hon W. H. Marsh) was speedily informed of what was taking place, and he at once set about measures for meeting the emergency. A request was sent to the military authorities for help, and the call was promptly responded to. Two companies of the Buffs were speedily got ready and with fixed bayonets marched to the scene of the disturbance under the command of Major Harrison. The troops marched all through the disturbed parts, but found nothing to do in the shape of active work, though their presence doubtless did much to overawe the mob. The disturbance was at an end before they appeared, and the mobs were in great measure broken up, though the streets were all lined with Chinese, who were now quiet. The spot where the riot was at its worst was the junction of Gap-street and Queen's-road West, and in the Chinese Recreation Ground and adjoining streets, and after the fight was done, it was strewn with the weapons of the Chinese - stones, bricks, lumps of granite, etc., like a battlefield. It was somewhat satisfactory to see one rather amusing incident of the fight in this locality. A Celestial shopkeeper was standing at the door of his shop in Queen's-road, enjoying the sight of the pelting of the foreign constable devils, and was laughing most heartily at the showering of missiles upon them, when a flying brick, doubtless meant for a target other than his, struck him on the side of the head and knocked him down backwards into his shop. He doubtless failed to see the fun of the thing after that. \n\n## \nAnother body of men from the ... followed the first, and marched through the town under the command of Colonel Graves. After this detachment came a body of police with whom were Mr. Wise, Police Magistrate, and Capt. Dempster. Mr. Wise had a copy of the Riot Act with him, and was accompanied by Mr. Bedell Li Yun, Police Court interpreter, who had some Chinese translations of the Act to post up. The mob began to be troublesome again, but the trouble this time did not amount to a great deal, and was suppressed in a short time. It was then not considered necessary to read the Act.\n\nFrom this hour there were no more disturbances during the day. A number of men were arrested during the rioting, and the manner in which they were dealt with will be found further on. It was said they were going to be publicly whipped, and probably such a measure would have had a good effect upon the turbulent people, but this could hardly be done, though they were otherwise severely dealt with.\n\nAmong the casualties it was reported that one wounded Sikh trooper had distinguished himself by a remarkably smart piece of sword practice on a Chinaman, whose head he cut clean off at a stroke. No amount of inquiry, however, could trace this report to any reliable source, nor to any actual eye witness of the occurrence, and it must be regarded as the creation of some brilliant imagination. It would unquestionably be a fine piece of swordsmanship, considering that the swords of the troopers are not sharpened.\n\nThe measures taken to intimidate the cargo boatmen were very effective, and again the usual business afloat was almost at a complete standstill. Very few cargo boats were remaining anywhere near this side of the harbour. Two or three were to be seen alongside steamers, but the panic among them was general, and though they were evidently disposed to get to work again, and unwilling to lose any more days' earnings, they dared not go on with their work for fear of being attacked. All day long the streets in the work district presented the appearance of a China New Year as far as work was concerned. Rice-pounders, coolies, artisans, and workmen of all descriptions seemed to have knocked off work very generally, and were to be seen lounging about idly. After the forenoon, however, they kept pretty quiet, but they could be heard talking about the place being set on fire at night. Their bearing was not that of quietly disposed men, but their appetite for riot and violence appeared as if only whetted by the occurrences of the morning. The threats to burn the town went about very freely, and Chinese servants in many cases informed their masters that this was contemplated.\n\nIn the afternoon a number of placards were posted about announcing that the town was to be fired in three places at night. Many of the police did not consider the mob had been permanently quieted with the quelling of the morning's riots, but believed the worst of the trouble was in store for the night. The propensity of thieves to set fire to places for the sake of getting loot is well known, and such an opportunity as these troubles offered was considered to be one they would not be likely to miss if they could possibly avail themselves of it. Further rioting also was anticipated.\n\n444\n555 \n15 \n2237", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-217 - Governor Sir Bowen Administrator Marsh - 1884 [7-10].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 327330, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-219 Foreign Office 1884", "page_number": 118, "title": "CO129-219 Foreign Office 1884", "content_text": "# JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE\n\n## Seizième année. N⚫ 64\n\n### Partie Officielle\n\n**Mouvements dans l'armée**\n\nM. de l'Eglise de Ferrier de Félix, colonel du 118e régiment d'infanterie, passe au commandement du 123e régiment de même arme, en remplacement de M. Picard, changé de corps.\n\nM. Lebrun, colonel du 108e régiment d'infanterie, passe au commandement du 118e régiment de même arme, en remplacement de M. de l'Eglise de Ferrier de Félix, changé de corps.\n\nM. Hecquet, colonel du 27e régiment d'infanterie, passe au commandement du 108e régiment de même arme, en remplacement de M. Lebrun, changé de corps.\n\nM. Picard, colonel du 123e régiment d'infanterie, passe au commandement du 27e régiment de même arme, en remplacement de M. Hecquet, changé de corps.\n\n**Cavalerie**\n\nPar décret ministériel du 2 mars 1884, M. Marchal, major du 6e régiment de cuirassiers, est passé aux fonctions de chef d'escadron dans le corps dont il fait partie, par échange d'emploi avec M. de Salles de Lys.\n\n**Écoles militaires**\n\nPar décision ministérielle du 25 février 1884, M. Bouchard, capitaine, professeur d'art militaire à l'école militaire d'infanterie, est passé au 102e régiment d'infanterie, en remplacement de M. Bosler, nommé chef de bataillon.\n\nPar décision ministérielle du 28 février 1884, M. Strobl, chef de bataillon au 83e régiment d'infanterie, a été nommé commandant en second de l'école militaire d'infanterie, en remplacement de M. Metzinger, passé au 3e régiment de Zouaves.\n\n### Partie Non Officielle\n\nParis, 4 Mars 1884,\n\nLe président de la Chambre des députés et M. Henri Brisson recevront, à l'hôtel de la présidence, ce soir à 5 heures.\n\nLe président du conseil, ministre des affaires étrangères, et M. Jules Ferry recevront, le samedi soir 8 mars, à l'hôtel du quai d'Orsay.\n\nLe ministre de la guerre recevra, à l'hôtel du ministère, ce soir 5 mars.\n\nLe ministre des postes et des télégraphes recevra, aujourd'hui 5 mars, à l'hôtel du ministère, 101, rue de Grenelle.\n\n## RAPPORT\n\nadressé\n\n**AU MINISTRE DE LA MARINE ET DES COLONIES**\n\nHanoï, le 19 janvier 1884.\n\nMonsieur le ministre,\n\nJ'ai l'honneur de vous rendre compte des opérations qui ont eu pour résultat la prise de l'inviolable Sontay.\n\n### Opérations militaires\n\nLe 11 décembre, au matin, le corps expéditionnaire, arrivant par la grande digue, opéra sa jonction et prit position à l'extrême gauche. Le Mousqueton, sur lequel se trouvait le chef d'état-major de la division navale, prit les devants du corps expéditionnaire pour aller indiquer le point de débarquement et vérifier les sondages d'après lesquels ce point avait été choisi quelques jours auparavant.\n\nUne première colonne (colonne de gauche), sous les ordres du colonel Belin, prenait la route de terre par Phu-Ocï et Phong, où elle devait passer la nuit.\n\nCette colonne comprenait :\n| Unités | Effectifs |\n| --- | --- |\n| Bataillons Jouneau et Le Tellier (tirailleurs algériens) et le bataillon Donnier (légion étrangère) | formant le régiment de marche du 19e corps |\n| Bataillon Roux (infanterie de marine) | |\n| Auxiliaires tonkinois | 800, commandant Bertaud |\n| Batteries attelées de 4 de montagne et une batterie attelée de 65mm (artillerie de marine) | |\n| Escouades de télégraphistes et une ambulance | 2 escouades et 1 ambulance |\n\nAprès avoir traversé le Day, elle devait rejoindre le lendemain l'autre fraction du corps expéditionnaire, qui prenait passage sur la flottille.\n\nCette seconde fraction (colonne de droite), commandée par le colonel Bichot, comprenait :\n| Unités | Effectifs |\n| --- | --- |\n| Bataillons Chevallier, Dalieu et Reygasse (infanterie de marine) | sous les ordres du colonel de Maussion |\n| Bataillon des fusiliers marins | commandant Laguerre |\n| Batteries traînées de 4 de montagne (artillerie de marine) | 3 batteries |\n| Batterie de 65mm du corps de débarquement de la division navale | |\n| Escouades de télégraphistes et une ambulance | 2 escouades et 1 ambulance |\n\nLa flottille se composait ainsi qu'il suit :\n- Le Pluvier, la Trombe et l'Eclair, portant ensemble environ 1,500 hommes\n- Les petites canonnières Hache, Mousqueton, Yatagan, surveillant et protégeant la marche\n- La Fanfare, mouillée depuis longtemps au-dessus de Palan, dégageant le cours du fleuve en amont\n- Trois chaloupes à vapeur, chargées des communications\n- Un grand nombre de remorqueurs et de jonques, portant le reste des troupes et le matériel\n\nLa batterie de 80mm de campagne avait été embarquée, comme réserve, dans le chaland le Guan-Cam.\n\nLa Surprise restait à Hanoi pour protéger la ville et le cours du fleuve en aval.\n\nJ'avais mon pavillon sur le Pluvier.\n\nCe n'est pas seulement afin d'accélérer le mouvement que je dirigeais une partie du corps expéditionnaire par le fleuve. Presque certain que l'ennemi ne nous attendait point à l'endroit choisi pour le débarquement, je comptais que cette colonne donnerait à l'autre un vigoureux appui, si le passage du Day était disputé.\n\nLa flottille remonta le fleuve sans autre incident que quelques coups de hotchkiss tirés à grande distance sur des pavillons blancs qu'on aperçut près d'une pagode de la rive gauche, aux environs de Palan.\n\nÀ trois heures trente, je quittai le Pluvier et me transportai sur l'Eclair avec le colonel Bichot, le colonel Badens, le colonel Révillon et mon état-major général.\n\nLes troupes de la colonne étaient fatiguées ; il fallait attendre au lendemain pour franchir l'espace de 5 ou 6 kilomètres qui nous séparait des ouvrages avancés de Sontay.\n\nLe 12, à six heures et demie du matin, le corps expéditionnaire se mit en marche sur deux colonnes. Celle de gauche, commandée par le colonel Belin, suivait la grande digue intérieure ; celle de droite, commandée par le colonel Bichot, s'avançait par la route qui borde le Song Cui, tandis que la flottille la suivait à petite vitesse sans dépasser la tête des troupes.\n\nLe débarquement commença sous la direction du capitaine du Mousqueton et continua sans relâche au fur et à mesure que les navires chargés de troupes venaient accoster. Pendant ce temps, le Pluvier et les petites canonnières protégeaient l'opération, qui ne fut d'ailleurs nullement inquiétée par l'ennemi.\n\nÀ six heures du soir, infanterie, artillerie, chevaux et bagages étaient à terre.\n\nLes bataillons, aussitôt formés, avaient reçu l'ordre de pousser en avant, perpendiculairement au fleuve, jusqu'à la grande digue, située à deux ou trois kilomètres à l'intérieur, et de prendre leurs cantonnements en s'échelonnant dans les divers villages situés sur cette ligne.\n\nJe plaçai mon quartier général sur le bord du fleuve, restant ainsi en communication avec la flottille et avec le poste de télégraphie optique de Palan.\n\nCe poste me donna le soir même des nouvelles de la colonne de gauche.\n\nLe colonel Belin s'était avancé sans incident jusqu'au Day, y avait trouvé les jonques destinées à établir un pont ; il comptait le construire pendant la nuit et traverser le lendemain matin de bonne heure.\n\n### Description de Sontay\n\nIl convient, avant de commencer le récit des combats qui ont amené la prise de Sontay, de donner une description détaillée des nombreux ouvrages que l'ennemi avait accumulés aux abords de cette ville et qui en faisaient une forte place de guerre.\n\nLa citadelle de Sontay, située à 2 kilomètres du fleuve environ, forme un carré de 300 mètres de côté, entouré d'un mur en maçonnerie de 5 mètres de hauteur. Le mur est couronné de fraises constituées par des bambous croisés et liés entre eux. Cette ligne de fraises fait saillie à l'extérieur sur une largeur de deux mètres et présente un obstacle sérieux à l'escalade.\n\nLa partie supérieure du mur forme parapet de 1 mètre de largeur, sur lequel sont disposées des plates-formes pour l'artillerie et des abris pour les défenseurs. À 80 centimètres au-dessous de la crête du mur règne un terre-plein.\n\nAu milieu de chaque face se trouve une demi-tour circulaire de 30 mètres de diamètre, dont le flanc droit est percé d'une porte vadée. Un pont massif en briques traverse le fossé dans la direction de la capitale de la demi-tour. Une porte en bambous ferme l'entrée du pont ; une porte massive en bois ferme l'accès dans la demi-tour et dans la citadelle. La porte de l'Est est murée.\n\nUn fossé d'environ 20 mètres de large, profond de 3 mètres et rempli d'eau sur une profondeur de 1 mètre, entoure le rempart, dont il est séparé par une épaisse berme ou bande de terre de 8 mètres de large appelée Chemin des Éléphants ; les lèvres du fossé sont à pic et revêtus de maçonnerie.\n\nÀ l'intérieur de la citadelle, on distingue la tour en briques, de 18 mètres de hauteur, qui domine au loin. Le reste de la citadelle est occupé par les maisons des mandarins, les magasins à riz, vastes bâtiments visibles à l'extérieur, et d'autres édifices publics.\n\nAutour de la citadelle se trouve la ville, qui se compose de quatre rangées de maisons en briques ou en torchis disposées le long des routes aboutissant aux quatre portes de l'enceinte extérieure. Ces portes sont en maçonnerie massive ; celles de l'Est et de l'Ouest sont murées en terre, celles du Nord et du Sud seules peuvent s'ouvrir : les portes sont reliées par un retranchement composé d'un parapet en terre de 4 à 5 mètres de hauteur, percé d'embrasures et de créneaux revêtus en bois de clayonnage, permettant aux défenseurs de tirer le fusil ou le canon sans être vus de dehors. Le parapet est entouré d'un fossé de...\n\n### Suite des opérations\n\nDans la matinée du 12, je parcourus les positions avec le colonel Bichot et le chef d'état-major et je reconnus le pays. Complètement plat, et relativement sec à cette époque de l'année, il est couvert de villages boués, généralement entourés d'épaisses haies de bambous, qui en font de petites forteresses. Ces villages laissent entre eux des espaces dégagés couverts de rizières et de champs de cannes à sucre.\n\nDans l'après-midi du 12, toute la colonne de droite fut portée en avant et établie, depuis le fleuve jusqu'à la grande digue, sur une ligne de 2 kilomètres de développement, perpendiculaire à la rive, passant par le village de Xuyen-Van, où s'établit le quartier général. Les bataillons étaient rangés dans l'ordre suivant, à partir de la droite :\n- Bataillon Chevallier, s'appuyant au fleuve\n- Bataillon des fusiliers marins, commandant Laguerre, à côté du quartier général\n- Bataillon Reygasse\n- Bataillon Dalieu, à l'extrême gauche, s'appuyant à la digue\n\nL'artillerie, sous les ordres du colonel Révillon, était placée un peu en arrière du quartier général.\n\nCependant, la colonne de gauche rencontrait de grandes difficultés pour traverser le Day. Le pont établi dans la nuit s'était rompu et le colonel Belin s'était vu obligé de faire le va-et-vient avec des jonques, non sans éprouver de sérieux embarras pour le transport des canons et des chevaux. Ce passage, effectué d'ailleurs sans résistance, occupa toute la journée du 12 et la nuit était déjà fort avancée quand les troupes purent prendre leurs cantonnements.\n\nC'est seulement le 13, à midi, que la colonne de gauche put rejoindre la colonne de droite...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-219 Foreign Office 1884.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 329628, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-223 - Governor Sir Bowen Acting Governor Marsh & Others - 1885 [11-12]", "page_number": 437, "title": "CO129-223 - Governor Sir Bowen Acting Governor Marsh & Others - 1885 [11-12]", "content_text": "## MINUTE\n\n17. Pearson on 16 left: \nMr. Moo \nMr. Wingfield \nMr. Bramston \nMr. Meade \nSir R. Herbert \nLord Dunraven \nColonel Stanley \n\nFor conson: \n`Quad 130/85-6` \nfor: \n13548 \nHong Kong \nLi, 83 \n19 Sept: 8 \nI caused \n436 \ncopy of your letter \nof the \nho, 280 \n23rd of June \nGo ba reformed relative to \nHe \n1.0.15 \n\n20. 15 left: \nof \nallears due \nthe Government \n1 Hong Kong to the Jamal Post Office, \nto be referend", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-223 - Governor Sir Bowen Acting Governor Marsh & Others - 1885 [11-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 330485, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-225 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [1-3]", "page_number": 347, "title": "CO129-225 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [1-3]", "content_text": "# 4\n\nIt is expected that further approval will be a matter of course.\n\nAlmost certain.\n\nIt would appear and would be a test of faith to create discussion. It therefore decided at this special meeting that this money only be used for purposes of relief and for such purposes only, provided that it will not be necessary to again discuss this matter.\n\n(Signed) So Cho San (Signed) Tsoi Seung Ch'irin \nLeung Yat Wan \nHai Ichai \nChau Thii-shan \nLidan-lin \nLo Chi-tin \nHongku Siv \nKa Muishan \nChick Hoa \nHii King-long \nLi Ho-ii \nLeung Nok-chan \nHongthii \nTong Fung-suing \nChan Ch'ing \nSuue Po \nLan Wai Ch'iin \nFung Los Jenn \nTong Wan Chise\n\n## DRAFT\n\nThe Under Secretary to: \nHony Kory \n383 \n7651 \nHow days. Affirm bus \noffen \nW: \nMINUTE. \n\nMr. Praeson 13 May to \nMr. de Boucherville 14 \nMr. Wingfield \nMr. Bramston \nMr. Meade \nSir R. Herbert \n14 \nLord Falmouth 15 \nColonel Sunley \n9720 \n11178 \nPi \nMay 86.\n\nWith reference to your letter B of the 26 Ult., the reply to this communication is directed by the Lord for the Colonies to transmit to you. It is to be laid before the Earl of Aberbery. The accompanying original is to be returned. \n1-24 March) \nI & Mrs. Jane", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-225 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 332884, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-230 - Public Offices & Others - 1886", "page_number": 238, "title": "CO129-230 - Public Offices & Others - 1886", "content_text": "24\n\nremis auxdites autorités pour être livrés à l'action régulière des lois; de part et d'autre on évitera avec soin tout recel et toute connivence.\n\nArt. 18.\n\nPour toute difficulté non prévue par les dispositions précédentes, on recourra aux règlements de la douane maritime qui, conformément aux traités existants, sont actuellement appliqués dans les villes et dans les ports ouverts.\n\nDans le cas où ces règlements seraient insuffisants, les agents des deux pays en référeraient à leurs gouvernements respectifs.\n\nLes présentes stipulations pourront être, aux termes de l'article 8 du traité du 9 juin 1885, revisés dix ans après l'échange des ratifications.\n\nArt. 19.\n\nLa présente convention de commerce, après avoir été ratifiée par les deux gouvernements, sera promulguée en France, en Chine et en Annam.\n\nL'échange des ratifications aura lieu à Pékin dans le délai d'un an à compter du jour de la signature de la convention, ou plus tôt si faire se peut.\n\nFait à Tien-Tsin, en quatre exemplaires, le 25 avril 1886 (correspondant au 22 jour de la lune de la 12 année Kouang-Sin).\n\nSignature et cachet chinois (LI-HONG-TCHANG).\n\nSigné: G. Cogordan.\n\nED. Bruwaert.\n\nParis. - A. Quantin, imprimeur de la Chambre des Députés, 7, rue Saint-Benoît.\n\nOffice or Individual.\n\nForeign Office\n\nDate.\n\n1886 28 July\n\nLast previous Paper.\n\n12180\n\n3\n\n \n Shant no.13.\n Athuy no.\n Victorian\n BE N. S. Wales na-\n S. Australia\n xe. 52\n July\n 69\n Stong Kong\n No.\n 18557\n C. O.\n 13657\n \n\nREC?\n\nDOMESTIC.\n\nQ REGE 29 JUL 26)\n\n237\n\n(Subject.)\n\nNorth German Lloyds Steamers\n\nGerman Govt has sent instructions to their Consul officers at Br ports where the Steamers Call in sense suggested in note to German Ambassador of 26 April. Indian Govt have informed Govt\n\n(Minutes.)\n\nof\n\nW. Wingfield\n\n? Inform the Colonel to the effect of 1st para.\n\nBuck\n\nSteamers concerned\n\n29 July\n\nAlmen Reutte 30\n\nSubsequent Paper.\n\n12712\n\nCeylon", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-230 - Public Offices & Others - 1886.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 333615, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-231 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1887 [1-3]", "page_number": 437, "title": "CO129-231 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1887 [1-3]", "content_text": "کچھ \n\n5\n\nproposes to do-what? Not to make them a handsome present, not to do anything pleasing to them, but to put his hand into his pocket and make himself a handsome present. The park is for our own amusement and gratification, and probably certainly not for the recreation of the whole community, but only a section of the community—the section which you expect to put their hands in their pockets and subscribe towards the rejoicings. The Government have voted the money, the land is the property of the Government, and only the Government can do the work. The only thing we can do is to urge the Government on and say that if they will be so good as to get the work done this year and pay out the moneys voted for it we will put our hands into our pockets and pay the balance it may stand in need of. I put it the thing is utterly inadequate, utterly unworthy of the community, and almost ridiculous. The park would be a useful thing, but not for the jubilee celebration of Her Majesty. If we do anything let us do something that will be a credit to ourselves. I simply moved the amendment to the second resolution with a view of eliciting the opinions of the meeting. I loyally accept the decision. We are to have a permanent institution, but let it be something worthy of the occasion. As Mr. Ryrie says, we are wealthy enough to put our hands in our pockets and establish a well-endowed charitable institution of some kind, and if we are to have a permanent institution I do urge upon you, gentlemen, that this meeting should do something worthy of the occasion and of Her Majesty. I have much pleasure in seconding the amendment moved by Dr. Ho Kai. With regard to leaving the exact nature of the institution to the decision of Her Majesty, of course something must be suggested. Nothing can be left to Her Majesty except that perhaps half a dozen schemes may be submitted to her with suggestions, and she may choose one of them as most acceptable to herself. But with the broad general principle of the amendment I do most sincerely hope you will concur—that the permanent memorial take the form of a charitable institution the nature of which shall be in accordance with the wishes of Her Majesty the Queen.\n\n€ 189.\n\nMr. R. FRASER-SMITH—Your Honour and gentlemen, although there may be some difference of opinion as to the form the permanent memorial should take, I think there cannot be two opinions as to the pliability of conscience displayed by the learned Queen's Counsel who has just taken his seat. About ten minutes ago we had him contending the proper mode of celebrating the occasion would be to subscribe to the institution in London, and now we hear him advocating a charitable institution. There is certainly a great inconsistency in this as the two things happen to be as opposite as the poles. With reference to the only sensible objection raised to the Park by Dr. Ho Kai, which was that it had already been named the Bowen Park, that does not happen to be the case. I happened to be present at the little amusing farce which took place in Happy Valley two years ago, and what took place was that the Surveyor-General said it was the unanimous opinion of the people of the colony that the park should be named the Bowen Park. But the Surveyor-General had never had the sanction of the community to make that statement; and all Sir George Bowen said was that he was very glad to hear it. It was perfectly well understood that when the park was completed it should be named the Bowen Park, but it has never been so named, and therefore the objection is the merest phantasy. With reference to what Mr. Francis says as to its not being a suitable memorial, not good enough, I think nothing more suitable could be devised. A thing that is to tend so much to the health and recreation of the community is better than a charitable institution, which can only cut one way. The objection of a few Chinese is that the Chinese will not benefit by it. Who will benefit by a charitable institution? The Europeans? Certainly not; the Chinese and the Chinese alone. (Hear, hear). But the Chinese will benefit by this park; they benefit by it now. Anyone who frequents the Race-course as much as I do will see hundreds of children playing on it now. How many more hundreds will go there when it is put in proper order! I am certainly in favour of Mr. Chater's proposal until something else of a definite nature is put before the meeting. Nothing else definite has been put before the meeting, and until something better has been put forward I will certainly support Mr. Chater's proposal. (Applause).\n\nHon. A. LISTER—May I be allowed for one moment to protest against the idea that the Government is in any way pledged to complete the Park at Wong Nei-cheong? A very singular delusion seems to run in the minds of Dr. Ho Kai and others that when a certain sum of money is written down on paper it represents so much cash. A sum of $25,000, I think, was, in a moment of enthusiasm, put down as a possible sum which might be spent on a public park; but that sum was very quickly withdrawn, and the idea of spending anything was given up. Then the modest sum of $5,000 was put down and was spent. And what did it do? It reclaimed that little corner as you go into the valley, and that was all the Colony got for $5,000. A proposal was made to spend another $5,000, but the Surveyor-General said he preferred to do the whole thing or nothing, and he declined to do any patchwork. (Applause). He declined to spend $5,000 this year and $5,000 next year. He said it would simply be making matters worse; creating mud heaps was, I think, his expression. The Government has spent $5,000 to put a little corner in order, and it may in future years, if there is any available surplus, devote a little more to the same purpose. I should say that may occur, if nothing unforeseen happens, in fifteen years, or may be twenty years. (Laughter).\n\nHon. A. P. MACEWEN—Sir, I would simply say I do not consider any scheme which has been included in the Government estimates as fit and proper for the present occasion. Mr. Fraser Smith has said that no other definite scheme has been put before us, but I may say that shortly before I came into the room this evening I received a communication from a mutual friend who asked me to propose the following. I am sorry he is not here himself. He suggests, and I to a very great extent agree with him, that subscriptions to the jubilee commemoration should be devoted to the enlargement and restoration of the City Hall, which should hereafter be called the Victoria City Hall, and that a Committee be appointed to obtain plans and estimates, the same to be submitted to the subscribers. I may perhaps state the cost would amount to something like $30,000, and there is no doubt that sum could be very easily subscribed in this colony. It would at the same time benefit the Chinese and be a great source of pleasure to many Europeans, and it is a scheme I should support.\n\nThis proposition was not seconded.\n\nThe CHAIRMAN, in putting the amendment proposed by Dr. Ho Kai, said—Considering that we have declined to consider the proposal put forward by the Prince of Wales to subscribe to the Institute for Great Britain, India, and Colonies, perhaps the next most graceful thing we could do would be to leave the disposal of such funds as we may subscribe to the decision of Her Majesty herself, and that the Committee which may be appointed should be empowered to make out a list and forward it to Her Majesty, or it might be submitted hereafter to another public meeting. However, the resolution and amendment have been proposed and seconded, and it is a question for your consideration.\n\nThe amendment was then put and lost, and Mr. Chater's resolution for the formation of the Victoria Park was carried by a large majority.\n\nMr. FRANCIS proposed the appointment of the following gentlemen as a general Committee: Major-General Cameron, Vice-Admiral Hamilton, Sir Geo. Phillippo, Commodore Morant, Colonel Storer, R.E., Colonel Ryan, R.A., the Right Rev. Bishop Burdon, Dr. Chalmers, Rev. A. Gase; the Consuls for France, Japan, United States, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Peru, Siam, and Spain; Messrs. Ackroyd, Ayres, Bell-Irving, Bottomley, Chater, Coughtrie, Crawford, Darby, Deane, Francis, Grote, Hoppius, Huntington, Inchbald, Lister, Humphreys, Li Shing, MacEwen, Mackintosh, Marty, Mehta, Mody, Poesnecker, Rano, Ross, Russell, Ryrie, Rutter, F. Stowell, Shellim, Stiebel, Thomsett, Thorburn, Walter, Whitehead, Wodehouse, Wong Shing, Von Bose; Colonel Anderson, Captain Bunbury, Major Chaytor, Messrs. Danby, Ford and Gillies, Dr. Ho Kai, Messrs. H. MacCallum, voQubae, Mitchell Innes, Orange, Price, Turner, Wai Yuk, Travers, Lockhart, Chan Kwan-i, Yeung Pun-nam, Ka In-tong, Lai Ling, Choi Chee Bee, Chan Ping, Wong She-tai, Ho Kwan Shan, Leung On, Lo Hok-pang, Kaw Hong-take, Lau Yam-tsun, Tseng Sz-kai, U Lin-nn, Lau Wai-chan, and Fung Wa-chun.\n\nHon. A. LISTER seconded, and the resolution was carried.\n\nOn the motion of the Hon. P. RYRIE a vote of thanks to the Chairman was carried by acclamation.\n\n431", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-231 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1887 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 333623, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-231 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1887 [1-3]", "page_number": 445, "title": "CO129-231 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1887 [1-3]", "content_text": "I immediately examined each case and directed the respective civil and military authorities to make careful inquiries and report.\n\nI have now received replies from Feng, Acting Colonel of Kwang-chow; Li, Colonel of Tung-kuan; as well as from Chang, and Ch'ên, acting Magistrates of the Nanhai and Panyü Districts respectively; from Wei, Magistrate of Shuntê; and from Huang, Acting Magistrate of the Hsiang-shan District.\n\nOn examination of the statements which I have received of the different crimes in which these persons have taken part, I find that those criminals are all notorious robbers who have escaped to Hongkong, for whose arrest rewards have been offered, and that their escape to Hongkong is not of recent date.\n\nThe statement in Mr. Consul Alabaster's Dispatch that the Acting Governor of Hongkong is prepared to hand over these criminals, shews clearly a praiseworthy desire to have criminals punished, and it was my duty to use all despatch in inquiring into the matter and in reporting, so that a reply might be sent, and the criminals might be arrested, punished, and prevented from reaping benefit.\n\nThose forty criminals now in Hongkong are all notorious and their crimes are of long standing and complicated.\n\nI am forwarding such particulars as I have received of their crimes to show that they ought to be dealt with. The dates and the crimes committed by these persons, as well as the names of the persons on whom these crimes have been perpetrated, are forwarded in obedience to instructions, for your consideration.\n\nI beg that you will reply to Mr. Alabaster, British Consul, so that he may comply with the request.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-231 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1887 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334364, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8]", "page_number": 186, "title": "CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8]", "content_text": "Five prisoners were taken into the Guard house.\n\nA man named A-you, who claimed to be the nephew of U Mashi, had visited her that day, supposedly to pay a visit at her invitation. He stated that he was aroused by men making a great noise in part of the building. He got up but was prevented by two or three men. He went back to his bed, and about the beginning of the 3rd watch (around 11 pm), two or three men came to him, put a bag over his head, and carried him away to a boat. When they put him in the boat, they pulled to the shore, took off the bag, and took him to a place called Hong Kong. He believed he was mistaken for the son of a woman they had robbed.\n\nThere were six men in the boat, all armed. The three prisoners remained there for three days at Hong Kong. The 1st and 2nd prisoners demanded $3,000 from him. He told them he had no money and was not the son of U Mashi. They asked him to write a letter, which he refused. The second prisoner then asked them to release him, which they did. They gave him a blanket, put $400 in his possession, and sent him back to Kwai Chow.\n\nIf Loung A-you's testimony is to be believed, there can be no doubt of the guilt of the accused. This witness, like all the others, was cross-examined at great length. The defence claimed that this witness was not Loung A-you but a man named A-yut, a well-known thief in China who had been employed by the Chinese Colonel, Li Loi, as an informer.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334372, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8]", "page_number": 194, "title": "CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8]", "content_text": "∙189\n\n20.\n\na few men are wanted\n\nfor the purpose\n\nof squeezing; at best they\n\nare only two ordinary\n\nworking men;\n\nthe evidence in the hand of the Police point to their being habitual thieves.\n\n(Signed) Edw. J. Ackroyd, Acting Attorney General\n\n13th May, 1887.\n\nThe Daily Press.\n\nHONGKONG, FEBRUARY 21st, 1887.\n\nRENDITION CASE. Three Chinese, Thu Sang Chieu, Thi Har Shing, and Ching Sam were brought before the court charged with burglary and murder within the jurisdiction of the Emperor of China. The men were arrested by Inspector Quincey and some assistants in consequence of a communication from the Chinese authorities asking for the rendition of seven men on the above charges. The three prisoners are said to be some of those wanted, the others being at present at large.\n\nEvidence was produced to prove the arrest and identity of the prisoners.\n\nMr. Caldwell, who appeared for the prosecution on behalf of the Chinese authorities, applied for a remand in order that he might have an opportunity to formulate specific charges. He also asked that bail should not be allowed and that the prisoners should be segregated.\n\nHis Worship remanded the case for a week, and directed that the prisoners should be kept separate, bail being refused.\n\nThe Daily Press.\n\nHONGKONG, MARCH 14th, 1887.\n\nCHARGE AGAINST A CHINESE MANDARIN OF CONSPIRACY TO MURDER. Colonel Li Loi, an officer of the Chinese Government, and Chun Ayut, alias Leung Yow, a hawker, appeared before the Court, the former upon the charge of subornation of perjury and the latter upon that of perjury. These charges were, as appears below, in the course of the proceedings supplemented by the more serious charges of attempting to murder and conspiring to murder one Leung Fa.\n\nOn the 19th February last three men were arrested in Hongkong upon the application of Colonel Li Loi, acting for the Viceroy of Canton, under the provisions of the Rendition Ordinance. The charge was one of burglary and murder, and the prisoners were defended by Messrs. Holmes and Dennys. The trial has been occupying the attention of the court for the last three or four days, and on Friday the evidence of the man calling himself Leung Yow, and passing as the nephew of the woman robbed, was questioned. Witnesses were called to prove that Leung Yow was an assumed name, and that the man's real name was Chan Ayut. The man was further personally examined by Dr. Hartigan, and tattoo marks were discovered, which though somewhat difficult to distinguish, were declared by the Chinese interpreter of the court, Chan Kai Ming, to represent the Chinese character \"To\" (thief). Other marks were also discovered, and it appeared that there was little question but that the man is a well-known criminal.\n\nAt the close of Friday's sitting Mr. Dennys applied to Mr. Wodehouse to detain both Colonel Li Loi and Leung Yow. The latter was accordingly detained, but His Worship declined at that stage to make any order as to Colonel Li Loi. Mr. Dennys, thereupon, took upon himself the responsibility of having Colonel Li Loi arrested. Colonel Li Loi, after being under arrest all night, was, on Saturday morning, released on a bail of $1,000.\n\nOn the appearance in court on Saturday morning of Chan Ayut he was placed in the dock, but the Mandarin, who was accompanied by Mr. Caldwell, was accommodated with a seat at the Solicitors' table.\n\nMr. Dennys, thereupon, pointing to Li Loi said—I charge this man with conspiring to murder, and I ask that he may be placed in the dock beside the other prisoner. I have strong reasons for objecting to any distinctions being drawn between this man and any other prisoner.\n\nHis Worship—I wish to hear first what reasons you have for doing this.\n\nMr. Dennys—The overt act, which I shall allege against the two prisoners, will be attempting to murder a man named Achus, but whom I know by the name of Leung Fu, and who is at present detained, as prisoner on remand, in Victoria Gaol. The overt act, which I shall allege in support of my charge, is, that these two persons have, in connection with proceedings which have been taken before another magistrate in this Colony, committed wilful and corrupt perjury, and I say that had they succeeded in their designs, they would have murdered Achus, alias Leung Fu, who is charged with murder, and who would have lost his life. I am told, your Worship, that the position I am in to-day is not a proper one for me. As the solicitor in the previous case, I applied to the magistrate who was adjudicating that case to detain those two defendants, and to have them charged with perjury. My application was refused, but the magistrate informed me that I, having seen the felony committed, it was for me to prosecute. I am therefore here to-day, not as a solicitor for any body, but simply as one of the citizens of Hongkong, who believes that an attempt to murder has been made, and I therefore prosecute.\n\nI may say that I have in my possession a sworn declaration, made before a Justice of the Peace in this Colony, of a large number of witnesses who have all declared that the evidence given by Chung Ayat, the second defendant in this case, is absolutely false. I had these declarations in my possession before I accepted the challenge of the magistrate, and took the position of prosecutor. If your worship wishes me to give a brief outline of what these proceedings are, I shall be happy to do so.\n\nHis Worship—You will have to state what the perjury consists of, and the depositions in the other case will have to be referred to.\n\nMr. Dennys then asked for the depositions in the other case to be produced at this point of the proceedings.\n\nMr. J. J. Francis, Q.C., who was instructed by Mr. Caldwell, appeared for the defence.\n\nMr. Francis—May I ask, your Worship, what is the charge against the prisoners?\n\nThe Magistrate—They are charged with conspiracy to murder.\n\nMr. Francis—May I ask who is the complainant?\n\nMr. Dennys—I am the complainant.\n\nThe Magistrate—Will you then formulate the charges and give them in writing.\n\nMr. Dennys—I will do so. I ask your Worship to adjourn the case till this afternoon in order to give me time to do so.\n\nMr. Francis—I object to any adjournment. The two men have been placed upon the charge sheet, one for perjury and the other for subornation of perjury. Either these charges must be gone on with or others substituted, otherwise your Worship cannot adjourn the case.\n\nMr. Dennys—I apply, then, for leave to amend the charge made last night. I now charge these two defendants Li Loi and Chan Ayat with conspiring together to attempt to murder a man named Leung Afu, who is at present detained a prisoner in Victoria Gaol. I likewise charge these two defendants with attempting to murder the said Leung Afu, and I further charge the first defendant with subornation of perjury.\n\nMr. Francis—Subornation to commit perjury, when and where?\n\nMr. Dennys—Suborning the second defendant to commit perjury in certain proceedings that have taken place before Mr. Wodehouse, one of the Magistrates in the Colony. The said perjury consisted of the allegation that the said Chan Ayut, who then called himself Leung Yow, had been kidnapped by Leung Afu; had been carried away by him from a place called Kweichow, in the Shun-tak district of Canton; had been taken by the said Leung Afu to a place called Whampoa, and had been detained there for two whole days. I further allege that the said Chan Ayut denied that he was called Leung Yow, and said that he had never heard that name before.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334374, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8]", "page_number": 196, "title": "CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8]", "content_text": "Mr. Francis objected entirely to any adjournment. There is a certain amount of evidence to show that the second defendant might be charged with committing perjury, but as for the first defendant, there is absolutely not a tittle of evidence against him. The charge is that he induced the other prisoner to come here and deliberately make a number of false statements, but there is no evidence to support such a charge. In fact, there is the strongest presumption against it. Colonel Li Loi came here simply as a person in the employ of the Viceroy of Canton to claim the rendition of certain prisoners, and it was his business to bring forward some evidence, but he is no more responsible for the truthfulness of his witnesses than is Mr. Caldwell, and he can no more be charged with subornation of perjury than Caldwell. There must be some evidence to prove that he paid or compelled the witness in some way to come here and make the statements that he did. You are entitled to remand the second prisoner, but as there is no evidence against the first, he ought to be discharged. As to the charge of attempting to murder, there has not been a particle of evidence produced to prove it. Not a single fact has been alleged to show any act which, if carried out, would have resulted in murder. I must ask your Worship to proceed with the case at once and insist on Mr. Dennys producing some evidence to support the very grave charges he has made.\n\nIn making these charges, Mr. Dennys has not only brought a charge against the two defendants, but it is equivalent to saying that if the prisoners were handed over by the Court, they would, whether innocent or guilty, be sent straight to death. This means that not only would the magistrate have failed in his duty, but likewise the Government here, and the Chinese officials. Mr. Dennys, as solicitor for the prisoners in the other case, has largely allowed his zeal to outrun his discretion, and has, in the interests of his clients, placed himself in a very serious position. He has taken upon himself, in the public interest, I presume he would say, to bring a charge against this man. If he was an official in the position of Captain Deane, and after making a preliminary investigation assured your Worship that he had evidence to prove this charge, a certain amount of weight might be attached to such assurance, if the prisoners were unknown. The complainant, however, is a solicitor in the colony, who, without a shred of interest in the case, comes forward and makes these reckless charges.\n\nLi Loi stands in exactly the same position as Captain Deane or Inspector Matheson would do, if after bringing a charge, they found that one of their witnesses had given false evidence. No one would think of holding them responsible for that or of charging them with subornation of perjury. As there is no evidence against Li Loi, I ask that he may be discharged, or that Mr. Dennys be required to give further evidence.\n\nHis Worship—The case will be remanded till Monday afternoon at half-past two, and Li Loi will be released without bail.\n\nMr. Dennys—On the ground that he is a Chinese official?\n\nHis Worship—No, on the ground that the evidence against him is very slight. The Court then adjourned.\n\nPage 101\n\nThe Daily Press.\n\nHONGKONG, MARCH 29TH, 1887.\n\nTHE PERJURY CASE.\n\nOn this case being called, his Worship observed that he had decided to commit the defendant for trial, bail being allowed as before.\n\nTHE CHINESE RENDITION CASE. The further hearing of this case, in which the three men are claimed by the Chinese Government on a charge of burglary and murder committed within its jurisdiction, was resumed.\n\nMr. J. J. Francis, Q.C., instructed by Mr. Caldwell, prosecuted; Mr. Holmes appeared for the first defendant, and Mr. Dennys for the second and third defendants.\n\nInspector Quincey, who was first called, informed his Worship that the defendant in the perjury case had been committed for trial.\n\nHis Worship—This case will be remanded till next Monday.\n\nMr. Holmes—On behalf of the first defendant, I must beg to remind your Worship of the remarks made by you at the last sitting of the Court. I believe that you intimated that in the event of the case of perjury being proved against Chun Ayut, you would not allow the prosecution to bring further evidence. Chun Ayut being the principal witness, if your Worship was satisfied by the proceedings in the other court, that he had committed perjury, the evidence of other witnesses would be immaterial, that is to say, the principal part of the charge rested on his evidence. This being so, and the case this morning as against Chun Ayut having been proved to the satisfaction of the Magistrate of the other court, and the defendant committed for trial at the Criminal Sessions, I submit that the duty of the Magistrate ended in his finding Chan Ayut guilty, as far as he was concerned, and it now remains for a higher tribunal to confirm or reject those proceedings. But so far as the Magistrate is concerned, Chun Ayut is found guilty. Even supposing he should be discharged, the prosecution are not at liberty to bring any further evidence, and therefore their case is closed. The prisoner being committed, his case is disposed of, and I therefore respectfully submit to your Worship that these men, at least, I speak on behalf of the first defendant, should no longer be detained in gaol.\n\nMr. Dennys—On behalf of the second and third defendants, following the lead of Mr. Holmes, I would remind your Worship of the remarks you made with regard to the witness Chun Ayut, who calls himself Leung Ayow. After Leung Ayow had been cross-examined at great length, your Worship said that the case depended so entirely on whether or not any credence was to be given to this man's evidence, that if the evidence called to prove the charges made against him was satisfactory, the defendants ought to be discharged. Your Worship will remember that application was made to examine Chun Ayut privately, in the presence of the Colonial Surgeon, respecting the marks on his body. Your Worship refused that application and said we must proceed with the case in the ordinary way of cross-examination. I then called Dr. Hartigan, who examined the witness in Court and who positively swore that he had on his arm tattoo marks and above that a mark which had been burned out. Your Worship then made the remark that, in consequence of the information that had come out in cross-examination, we had only to prove that to quash the case. We have had the evidence of Ho Ki, who said that these marks were on Chua Ayut's arm when he had seen him before. Your Worship said you have only to prove that the characters on the man's arm are the word \"To\" and the prisoners will be discharged. I put Mr. Chun Kaiing, the interpreter of this court, in the box, and he swore positively that these marks were \"To,\" meaning \"thief.\" This took place on the Friday, and your Worship then adjourned the case till the following Monday, in order to give Mr. Caldwell time to bring rebutting evidence. And you further stated that such evidence must prove that that mark did not exist on the man's arm. On the following Monday, no such evidence was produced. In the meantime, action had been taken in the case by a private individual, and a charge of perjury brought against Li Loi and Chun Ayut. I need not say that that private individual was myself.\n\n...for the Reports contained in the issues of the Daily Press of the 6th, 22nd, and 28th March, and 30 April requested to file in the Colonial Office Library, as they cannot be obtained here.\n\nGR1178/1922/32(III)", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334381, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8]", "page_number": 203, "title": "CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8]", "content_text": "F.\n\nI-Wong Ho, of Victoria in the island of Hong-kong, widow, do hereby solemnly and sincerely declare and say as follows:-\n\n1.-I know the prisoner who is charged in this case under the name of Tsang Achun.\n\n2.-The said prisoner has been my protector for more than ten years, since the death of my husband, and I have always known him by the name of Leung Afu and by no other name.\n\n3.-The said Leung Afu has been living in Hongkong since his return from Annam in 1884.\n\n4.-The said Leung Afu suffers from rheumatism in his legs, and during the whole of the 9th moon last year he was unable to walk without great pain and difficulty, and most of the time was confined to his bed on the top floor of No. 61, East Street, Victoria aforesaid.\n\nAnd I make this solemn declaration, etc.,\n\nWONG HO. (Her + mark.)\n\nG.\n\nI, Li Akit, of Victoria, in the Island of Hong-kong, coolie-house keeper, do hereby solemnly and sincerely declare and say as follows:-\n\n1.-I am in partnership with Tam Yau, Lam Yo, and Lam Sui in a coolie lodging-house situate in Queen's Road Central, Victoria aforesaid.\n\n2.-I know and am well acquainted with Leung Afu who is charged in this case under the name Tsang Achun.\n\n3.-To my own knowledge the said Leung Afu resided from the 3rd moon of last year up to the date of his arrest on the top floor of No. 61, East Street, Victoria aforesaid.\n\n4.-The said Leung Afu was ill in the 9th moon of last year, and on the evenings of the 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th days of the said 9th moon I visited him and assisted him to prepare his opium pipe, as he was too ill to do it himself.\n\n5.-I have never heard the said prisoner called by any other name than Leung Afu previously to his being charged in this case.\n\nAnd I make this solemn declaration, etc.\n\n(Signed)\n\nLI KIT.\n\nI, Ng Ayuk, of Victoria in the Island of Hongkong, married woman, do hereby solemnly and sincerely declare and say as follows:--\n\n1.-I reside at No. 90, Tank Lane, Victoria aforesaid, and am the wife of a man Chan Tik Cheung.\n\n2.-The said Chan Tik Cheung is at present detained in Victoria Gaol, where he is under remand on a charge of burglary and murder in Chinese territory.\n\n3.-While the charge against the said Chan Tik Cheung was proceeding before H. E. Wodehouse, Esq., one of the Magistrates of this Colony, a man named Ho Ki gave evidence on behalf of the three prisoners, of whom the said Chan Tik Cheung was one.\n\n4.-The said Ho Ki gave material evidence for the defence of the said prisoners, and upon the above-named Leong Ayau being charged with perjury before E. Maclean, Esq., another of the Magistrates of this Colony, the said Ho Ki was examined for the prosecution and gave material evidence against the prisoner Leung Ayau.\n\n5.-In the said charge of burglary and murder preferred against Chan Tik Cheung and others, a person described as Colonel Li Loi signed the information or petition upon which His Excellency the Acting Governor directed warrants to issue for the arrest of the said Chan Tik Cheung and others.\n\n6.-During the prosecution of the said Chan Tik Cheung and others, the said Li Loi appeared in Court and instructed the Solicitor who was conducting the case for the prosecution.\n\n7.-On Saturday, the 26th day of March, 1887, the said Leong Ayau was committed for trial to the Supreme Court on a charge of perjury committed in the said case against Chan Tik Cheung and others.\n\n8.-On the following day, that is on Sunday, the 27th day of March, at about 11 a.m., the above-mentioned Ho Ki came to my house and in the presence of Chow Afung and others informed me that since he had been examined as a witness in the case of Regina v. Leong Ayau the above-named Li Loi had sent a large number of soldiers to Sam Kwai, the native village of the said Ho Ki, that he had arrested two of the gentry, two tipons, the said Ho Ki's elder brother, and several of the clansmen of the said Ho Ki, about 20 persons in all.\n\n9.-The said Ho Ki further said that the said Li Loi had billeted about 100 soldiers in the ancestral temple of the said Ho Ki at Sam Kwai aforesaid and that the family of the said Ho Ki were compelled to supply the said soldiers with food.\n\n10.-The said Ho Ki further said that he had been provided with clothes and a passage to Singapore and that he could not attend any further in Court to give evidence on behalf of my husband or against the said Leong Ayau, as if he did so the said Li Loi would punish him and his relations.\n\n11.-When the said Ho Ki said this he was dressed in new clothes and was armed with a loaded revolver.\n\n12.-I verily believe the statement of the said Ho Ki to be true and that he is prevented by the said Li Loi from attending before the Supreme Court in the trial of the said Leong Ayau to give evidence.\n\nAnd I make, &c.,\n\n(Signed)\n\nNG AYUK. (Her + mark.)\n\n21st April, 1887.\n\nR. v. LEONG AYAU.\n\nA. B. Johnson, Esq., Crown Solicitor.\n\nDear Sir,\n\nWe have laid the depositions in the matter before Counsel and he advises us that if the Attorney-General considers that he is unable to proceed in this case because Ho Ki's deposition before the Magistrate is unsigned and cannot therefore be given in evidence, we had better raise no objection to a nolle prosequi being entered.-Yours truly,\n\n(Sd.) DENNYS & MOSHOP.\n\nApril 22nd, 1887.\n\nR. v. LEONG AYAU.\n\nA. B. Johnson, Esq.\n\nDear Sir,\n\nAs we understand now that Ho Ki will be able to attend at the trial of this case we have requested Mr. Brereton to draw the information and will let you have it as soon as possible.-Yours faithfully,\n\n(Sd.) DENNYS & MOSSOP.\n\n27th April, 1887.\n\nREGINA v. LEONG AYAU.\n\nDear Sir,\n\nI received your letter of the 22nd inst., but I have not received any information.\n\nThe Acting Attorney-General wishes me to inform you that the Sessions stand adjourned till Friday next at 10.30, when no information being filed the defendant will in the usual course be discharged by proclamation.\n\nI am, dear sir,\n\nYours faithfully.\n\n(Signed)\n\nA. B. JOHNSON,\n\nCrown Solicitor.\n\nMessrs. Dennys and Mossop.\n\n28th April, 1887.\n\nR. v. LEONG AYAU.\n\nA. B. Johnson, Esq., Crown Solicitor.\n\nDear Sir,\n\nMr. Brereton has sent us the draft information, which we are having copied, and will send to you the first thing in the morning.\n\nWe should be glad to hear whether the Attorney-General will apply for a special jury to try the case.\n\nYours faithfully,\n\n(Sd.)\n\nDENNYS & MOSSOP.\n\n1.-The draft information consists of two counts.\n\nIn the first Leung Ayau is charged with unlawfully having committed wilful and corrupt perjury before Mr. H. E. Wodehouse, Magistrate, on the 7th March, in the case in which Ching Sam, U Shap, and Tsang Chun, alias Leung Afu, were charged with robbery and murder at a place called Wong Po in the district of Shan Tak in the province of Kwang-tung in Chinese Territory on the night of the 9th October 1886, by alleging that the said Tsang Chun formed one of a gang of robbers who, during the night of the 9th October, 1883, broke into a dwelling house at Taihow and forcibly took him, the said Leung Ayau, to a place called Wong Po, whereas in truth the said Tsang Chun was at the time stated in Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong.\n\nIn the second count Leung Ayau is charged with committing perjury by declaring that he had never been in gaol either in Hongkong or China and swearing that he had no prison marks on his person, whereas he had frequently been imprisoned for theft in China and had been branded on the arm and face with the marks denoting theft or thief.\n\nPage 198", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334929, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 211, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "208\n\nto identify these new.\n\nShavero. 877 & Alabaster\n\nConsul\n\n4. The numbers in re are the ve in the list.\n\nthe list forwarded umbers army\n\nPanslation on asking Siv\n\nFebruary 11th, 1887\n\nI have the honour to inform you that I have received a Report from Colonel Li of Shun-to stating that many notorious criminals of the Thun-to and Asiong-shan Districts are in hiding in Hongkong with a view to Escape capture, that he sent an office to Hongkong to try and discover the whereabouts of these notorious criminals so that he might be able to report and request action to be taken,\n\nand that Acting Consul Alabaster...\n\nCaptain\n\n1717", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334932, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 214, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "211\n\n22022\n\n2.83\n\nMessrs Caldwell & Wilkinson, Machine on to the staff the Col. Seely\n\n50 Queen's Road,\n\nHong Kong 15th February 1887.\n\nTo\n\nFred. Sieverts Esq.\n\nActg. Colonial Secretary\n\nSir,\n\nColonel Li Loi, acting Governor under the Viceroy of Canton, is anxious to learn whether any instructions have been received by you from the Consul at Canton relative to Ting Sam Wong Yiu Shing, and six others and begs that, if no such instructions have been received, a telegram of enquiry should be sent to the said Consul.\n\nWe have &c.\n\nCaldwell & Wilkinson\n\nPage 212\n\n...\n\nPage 213", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334933, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 215, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "212\n\nCody\n\nMessrs Calhrul Wickinson to the Acty. Col. Scoly\n\n50 Queen's Road\n\nStoughton 16th February 1887\n\nThe Hon. J. Stewart\n\nActy. Colonial Secretary\n\nSir\n\nWe have the honour to forward the application of Colonel Li Loi (who is charged by His Excellency the Governor of Hainan(?) with the matter) for the apprehension of Chung Achuen and seven others in virtue of order 12 of 1850.\n\nColonel Li Loi expressly desires that in the event of a warrant being granted that no Chinese Police should be concerned in its execution. If therefore the Captain Superintendent of", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334944, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 226, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "Viceroy to H.B.M. consul,\n\nCanton February 27, 1887\n\nI have the honour to inform you that I have received a report from Colonel Wu of Shunteh stating that on the 19th of February a telegram was forwarded to him by Acting Captain Li to the effect that foreign soldiers at Hong Kong had arrested the three leading criminals Liang Ju-lin, \"Ching Fu-shu\" and \"Budshik\" and that they had been locked up.\n\nThe Acting Captain likewise came to Canton and stated to C. Alabaster, Esquire:", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334945, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 227, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "The text appears to be a historical document related to Hong Kong. After proofreading and correcting OCR errors, the text is reformatted in HTML as follows:\n\n1he ASA -stated verbally that to proceed with witnesses and complainants to Hong Kong with all speed to confront the prisoners, and he begged to write to you to request that the prisoners should be handed over at an early date. When Colonel Li reported to that he had ascertained that eight notorious Criminals hiding in Hong Kong were in and requested me to write you to be good enough to request His Excellency the Acting Governor of Hong Kong to direct the criminals to be arrested and handed over, and directed Acting Captain Li to proceed to Hong-Kong and take them over.\n\nOn receipt of the above report I directed Colonel Li to send the Acting Captain forthwith to Hong Kong with witnesses and complainants to confront the prisoners and take them over, and I have to request you to write to His Excellency the Acting Governor of Hong Kong and ask him after the prisoners have been confronted with the witnesses and complainants in charge of the said Captain, to hand over the three criminals \"Cheng Sacoshu lien\" and \"Hu-tshih one\" to Captain Li for conveyance to Canton for trial, and thereby preserve the entente cordiale. Instructions have been given that no torture be applied at their trial.\n\nI have the honour to be Your most obedient servant.\n\n(S) Chang bhik-tung.\n\nTranslated by (Set) Alex Hosie.\n\nPage 224", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334951, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 233, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "4/230\n\n(xy) Viverry to St B. Mis (rub.\n\nLauelation\n\nSir,\n\nI ... you ... March 13th 1887,\n\nhave the honour to inform ... that I have received a report from Colonel Li of Shen to stating that he is in receipt of a telegram from Captain Li to the effect ... on receipt of instructions he had proceeded to Hongkong to take over the als Treng du fin three cri chinan, Cheng Sas-shu hiew, alwas theng Sam and Ster A-shik, that for several days an enquiry had been held at the Police Magistracy, and that the Hongkong Officials, owing to the conflicting evidence of the witnesses had decided to discharge ...\n\nAlabaster, Elg,\n\nSt. B. Mis Coneul,\n\nCanton\n\n...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334952, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 234, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "231\n\ndischarge the men, and he protested instructions. accordingly request find that when the three criminals Calls Frengdur A - Yii chia, thông cao thu hieu, alias Theng Same, and In a shih were arrested in Hongkong, I forthwith directed Captain Li to take witnesses and complainants to accompany the prisoners at the and de I wrote to enquiry, es to transmit your to Hongkong my request for their rendition.\n\nThe criminals in question are notorious robbers of many years' standing, and the crimes which they have committed within the Nan hai, Shun-tê, Sin-hui, Siang-shan districts are very numerous indeed. If owing to the conflicting nature the evidence on this occasion, it is not convenient to hand the direct complaints, I will send trustworthy persons with a list of other crimes which these have committed to proceed to Hongkong for another enquiry into their guilt.\n\nAnd there could be no harm in the matter, but simply because the evidence happens to be conflicting in one instance, should notorious criminals of long standing be allowed to escape. On receipt of Colonel Li's report, I directed that officer to hand over with all speed additional complainants and trustworthy witnesses to Captain Li for conveyance to Hongkong.\n\n2\n\n \n串", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334958, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 240, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "(237 Copy)\n\nDespatch from Her Majesty's Viceroy to St. B. M's Consul, Canton.\n\nSir,\n\nCanton, April 5th, 1887.\n\nI have the honour to inform you that I have received a despatch from Colonel Li acknowledging the receipt of a despatch from you instructing him to procure evidence in the other charges against the three Tseng kuthi chian and others, and send the witnesses to Hongkong under charge of a warrant officer with the prisoners with a view to obtaining their rendition. In accordance with these instructions Colonel Li sent the witnesses to C. Alabaster, Esq., St. B. M. Consul, Canton.\n\nPage 240:\n\n \n1\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n(Page information kept as per instruction 11, though the actual page content is not provided, the \"Page 240:\" line is kept as is.)", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334959, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 241, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "238\n\nsufferers\n\nin the\n\nrious crimes\n\ncommitted by the prisoners\n\na J\n\nwell\n\na.e\n\nthe witnesses to\n\nStongkong\n\nkongein charge of Lieutenant Steis and Sergeant\n\nLi\n\nthe 23rd ult., to be handed over to Acting Captain Li who would take them to the\n\nMagistracy to confront the prisoners.\n\nI recently received a\n\ndespatch from you\n\non the subject\n\nand\n\nrequesting me\n\nto cause the witnesses in the other charges against the prisoners to be sent to Stongkong\n\nwithout delay. I immediately\n\nissued instructions to Colonel Li in this sense and I have now received the above report.\n\nI therefore think it\n\nadvisable to request\n\nyou\n\nto\n\ncommunicate the contents of\n\nthis despatch to His Excellency\n\nthe Acting Governor of Stongkong\n\nthat he\n\nmay\n\nwhen the\n\nwitnesses have been confronted\n\nwith the three\n\nprisoners\n\nTseng Lu Yi chiran, Chiang ohn bien alias Ching\n\nLao\n\nSam\n\nand Stu a thich and the true\n\nfacts of the cases ascertained, hand them over to the officer for conveyance to Canton and thus show his friendly feelings\n\ntowards China.\n\nI have, &c.\n\nChang Chih-tung Governor General of the two Kwang\n\nTranslated\n\nby S.J.Wr.B. Ditziston.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334963, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 245, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "the said Chan Tik cheong proceeding before St.\n\nWöch on over, 849, of the Magistrates of this Colony Ho Ki ga ve a evidence Ja ve of the three prie amed Ꮼ behalf of whom the said Law Fitch ening aterial evidence 4.\n\nThe said Soki gave for the the said prisoners defence of and upon the above naused A you being charged ན་ ་ ་ ་ ་ ༡ E. Mackean, with perjury before Exg, another of the Magistrate of ki Colony xamined the said Soki for the prosecution material evidence) and gave against the A yaw.\n\n5. In the said charge and Murder preferred Burglary Lepored against Tek agaricel Chan Sik ohrring And others others A person described Colonel Le Loi signed the 7/242 a o information or petition upon which stio Exelllency Acting Governor directed warrants to ies the for the arrest of the said Chan Tik cheming 6.\n\nof the and others. During the proscentions the said Chan Tik chenng and others the said Li Loi appeared iis fourt Solicitor who was t and instructed, the Case was conducting the for the prosecution.\n\n7. On Saturday the 20th day of March, 1887, the said Lung itted for Ayou tva-I trial to the Supreme Court - a charge of perjury in the said care Sik-chenn 8 is 0-22 ว mmitted against than others.\n\nOn the following day that say the 27th day of Sunday March", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334975, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 257, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "254\n\nChent will be discharged.\n\nThe Chief Magistrate have applied for his re-arrest (C.S.O.1371), and all will be ready for that purpose before he leaves the Gaol.\n\n15 June, 1887.\n\nFrederick Newart\n\nActing Colonial Secretary\n\nmet Caldwell & Wilkinson to Actg. Col.\n\n(Copy)\n\nThe Honble\n\nSir,\n\n50.\n\nSecretary\n\nQueen's Road\n\nHongkong, 14th June, 1887.\n\nWe have the honour to forward herewith application of Colonel Li Loi for the apprehension of Ching Chuen alias Leong Shing in virtue of Ordinance No 4 of 1850.\n\nWe have the honor to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour most obedient servants,\n\nCaldwell & Wilkinson\n\nFred. Newart, LL.D.,\n\nActing Colonial Secretary\n\nPage 1\n\n47\n\n2.4.\n\n14", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334976, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 258, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "To\n\nHis Excellency Major General M. G. Cameron, C.B. Acting Governor of the Colony of\n\nHongkong\n\nand its Dependencies,\n\nCommander in Chief and\n\nVice Admiral of\n\nthe\n\nsame\n\nand to Henry Ernest Hodehouse, Esquire, Police Magistrate of the said Colony\n\nI Li Loi (李來義) of them: Tak in the Province of Kwang Tung a Colonel in the service of His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of China being the officer specially deputed in that behalf do desire and request the arrest of Chizung a chuen (Chinese: 陳泉 or 陳全) otherwise called Leung Afoo\n\nAu Subject\n\nor\n\na\n\nChinese\n\nbeing within the\n\nColony of Hongkong. Aus Sallege that the said Chizung a chuen\n\notherwise", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334981, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 263, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "(Copy)\n\nTo His Excellency Major General\n\nM.G. Cameron, C.B. Acting Governor of the Colony of Hongkong and it's Dependencies, Commander in Chief and Vice Admiral of the same\n\nand to Sir\n\nEdmund\n\nWodehouse, Esquire, Acting Police Magistrate of the said Colony.\n\nI, Li hei (Chinese name) of the Tak (2) in the province of Kwang Jung in China, a Colonel in the service of His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of China, being the Officer especially deputed in that behalf do desire and request the arrest of Ching Sam, subject of China, being within the Colony of Hongkong\n\nand I allege that the said Ching Sam has committed sundry crimes against the laws of China\n\nPage 260", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334994, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 276, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "And whereas it has been presented to me that the said thing tam is already in your custody charged with another Offence.\n\nThese are, therefore, in pursuance of the powers vested in me under section 4 of Ordinance 2 of 1850 and of other powers vested in me on that behalf to command you to detain the said thing tam until he shall have been dealt with according to law, or until further order.\n\nGiven under my hand and seal this ninth day of August, 1887.\n\nL.S.\n\nBy His Excellency's Command,\n\nW. G. Cameron, Acting Governor and Commander-in-Chief.\n\nPage 127\n\nPage 137\n\nPage 273\n\n(Copy)\n\nHongkong, 12th August, 1887.\n\nSir,\n\n50, Queen's Road, Hongkong.\n\nThe Rendition Case.\n\nAs His Excellency the Viceroy of Canton requires from his Excellency the Governor an immediate explanation, there should be no delay in this matter.\n\nIt is difficult at present, under the circumstances, either for Colonel Li Loi or for ourselves to give such explanation and statement, that instructions may at once be sent to the British Consul at Kiung Chow directing him to give full information.\n\nFred. Stewart, Esq.,\n\nActing Colonial Secretary.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 335000, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 282, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "in \n\na \n\nreport of the case in the \n\nChina Mail of the 21st of July, \n\nC \n\nthe \n\nOfficial position \n\nas \n\nhimself described his \n\nthat of Captain of \n\nthe Shin-tê district, I have \n\nthought \n\nit better, before taking further steps to write to make sure that he is really responsible for the misdescription and that \n\nthe consequence of \n\nit is not due to \n\nsome confusion between him and his superior, the Colonel \n\nof the Shunte \n\nin charge of \n\ndistrict who is also called Hi, \n\nand who is the prime \n\nmover in the matter; Acting Captain \n\nLi being merely sent to Hong Kong to see \n\nthat the witnesses \n\nwere \n\non the spot when required, and to take charge of the criminals should the Colonial Government consent to their \n\nrendition.\n\nYour \n\nI have the honor to be, \n\nYour most obedient servant,\n\n1.7 Chal. Alabaster, \n\nConsul\n\n \n\n279\n\n \n\nViceroy to H. B. M's Consul, Canton\n\n \n\nNo:30.\n\nSir.\n\nFebruary 27th, 1887.\n\nI have the honour to inform \n\nYou \n\nthat I have received a \n\nreport \n\nfrom Colonel Li of Shute stating \n\nthat on the 19th of February \n\na telegram \n\nwas \n\nforwarded \n\nto him by Acting Captain Ly to the effect that foreign soldiers at Hongkong had arrested the three leading criminals Fêng Li Yie, \n\nChiran, \n\nKhông \n\nSam \n\nTaoshu-heir alias \n\nThing \n\nand Lin Ashih and that \n\nthey had been locked up.\n\nThe Acting Captain likewise came to Hong Kong and \n\nstated verbally that he was to proceed with witnesses and \n\nAlabaster, Esq.\n\nH. B. M's Consul, \n\nCanton.\n\nComplainants", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 335001, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 283, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "A Complainants to Hongkong all speed to confront the prisoners and he begged me to write to you request that the prisoners should be handed over at an early date.\n\nWhen Colonel Li reported to me sometime ago that he had ascertained that eight notorious criminals hiding in Hongkong were in Stongkong and requested me to write and ask you to communicate with the Stongkong Government and have them arrested. I wrote and asked you to be good enough to request His Excellency the Acting Governor of Stongkong to direct the criminals to be arrested and handed over, and I directed Acting Captain Li to proceed to Hongkong and take them over.\n\nOn receipt of the above report I directed Colonel Li to send the Acting Captain forthwith to Stongkong with Complainants, witnesses and to confront the prisoners and take them over, and I have to request you to write to His Excellency the Acting Governor of Stongkong and ask him, after the prisoners have been confronted with the witnesses and complainants in charge of the said Captain to hand over the three criminals Fung Lu-chuan, Liang Yi-she, and Shu-ben to Captain Li for conveyance to Canton for trial thereby preserve the entente cordiale.\n\nInstructions have been given that no torture be used.\n\nPage 12\n\n280\n\n \n...\n\n \n\n羹", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 335019, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 301, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "1\n\nUnsupported statements coming from such a source. \"To bring evidence which\n\nBut the point is that the Excellency prisoner's guilt has not been proved\n\nto be guilty of the offence charged and we feel convinced that if Your Excellency will hear with us\n\nwhile we review the evidence that was given before Mr. Mitchell, you will be convinced that he\n\nis not bound under the Treaty to hand over the man to Chinese Officials.\n\nBefore, however, we address ourselves to the evidence as to the alleged crime, we would respectfully remind His Excellency of the circumstances under which this charge was brought. On or about the 18th February, a Chinese official named Li Zor, who in the different proceedings that have taken place has been described sometimes as Lieutenant, sometimes as Captain, and sometimes as Colonel, asked for a warrant for the apprehension of a number of men amongst whom was Mo On-thing (also known as Sam-Tik Shoony). Under the warrant that was issued, he was arrested and charged with having committed burglary and murder in October 1886.\n\nThe Magistrate, Mr. Wodehouse, who heard the case when committing the prisoner to gaol, said with regard to the whole case, \"It is generally of a highly unsatisfactory kind. There is a taint of collusion running through the whole of it.\" If, therefore, I felt that...\n\n298", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 335046, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 328, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "325\n\n_37\n\narbling Captain Superintendent of Police and to the Acting Superintendent of Victoria Gaol and it authorises the detection of Chan Sik Cheong until further orders. There understand were orders we given to Major Chaytor yesterday and they were that the prisoner was no longer to be detained but was to be discharged. We would humbly submit to H.C. that the order of discharge having been given by him must be taken to be a further order under the warrant.\n\nand that Major Chaytor was bound (as he did) to obey such order and thereby put an end to the Warrant. Drusting that H.C. the Administrator will direct the Police to release our client as there is now no legal warrant for his detention,\n\nMe have re 8. Denys & Grosesp for Caldwell Miltieson to Colonial Secretary Copy)\n\n50, Queen's Road, Hongkong, 9th September, 1887.\n\nThe Hon: S: Stewart, M.D.\n\nActing Colonial Secretary,\n\nSir,\n\n& Re Chan Tik Cheong alias Ching Sam\n\nAs Solicitor for the Chinese Government and for Colonel Li Lor, specially charged by H.E. the Viceroy with the conduct of this prosecution, we have the honour to address you in reference to the later phases of this matter. On the 2nd and 5th ult., Colonel Li wrote two letters addressed to you, applying for the detention of the prisoner in the event of the case of burglary and murder (then pending) failing; respecting Yungki in accordance with", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 335086, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "page_number": 368, "title": "CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12]", "content_text": "來問十二順德\n\nW. Dennys object that \"divers act murder and burglary\" are specific offence, and that prisoner is entitled to know what the specific offence is with which he is charged.\n\nAugust.\n\nCase to be heard on G. off H. 4. Witshell - Lunes.\n\n16th August, 1889.\n\n27th August 1887.\n\nDefendant in Count shop lifting for prosecution W. Damp for defence.\n\nColonel Li Loi is entered as complainant in the case instead of Inspector Innicus.\n\nCharge by A V Wilkinson.\n\nThe charge against defendant is that he together with others burglariously attacked the dwelling home of Kwan at the Jimny I 'i villas Shapi K", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-234 - Acting Governor Cameron Governor Des Voeus - 1887 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 347642, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-253 - Public Offices & Others - 1891", "page_number": 84, "title": "CO129-253 - Public Offices & Others - 1891", "content_text": "No. 57.\n\nto the Governor of Hong Kong.\n\nI am,\n\nYour most obedient\nhumble servant,\n\nJ.itt Sanderson,\n\n(No. 12.) My Lord,\n\nActing Consul Parker to the Marquis of Salisbury-(Received June 12.)\n\n81\n\nKiungchow, May 5, 1891.\n\nI HAVE the honour to inclose a free translation of a Chinese State paper touching your Lordship's Department.\n\nIt appeared in the Chinese \"Shiên Pao\" of Shanghae on the 20th April, but only reached me to-day.\n\nAs it does not touch the business of this office, I have kept no copy.\n\n(Translation.)\n\nI have, &c.\n\n(Signed) E. H. PARKER.\n\nInclosure in No. 57.\n\n**RECO...**\n### Chinese State Paper about Consuls in the Colonies.\n\n#### Memorial \n(1) upon the expediency of appointing further Consuls in British possessions for the protection of Chinese subjects; and \n(2) considering the general question of sending officers gradually afterwards to the various islands in the South Seas, respectfully submitted to the Sacred Glance.\n\nIN the year 1886 Chang Chi-tung, Governor-General of the Two Kwang, deputed Colonel Wang Sung-ho and the Prefect Shê K'iung to make inquiry into the mercantile condition of the Chinese in the various isles of the south. In his Report he stated that the deputies had visited over twenty ports, and he estimated that the appointment of three Consuls-General would be advisable at three different places in the British, Dutch, and Spanish islands, with several Consuls and Vice-Consuls under each. The Tsung-li Yamên sent in its Report in reply, which is on record.\n\nIn the month of August 1890 your servant received a despatch from the Tsung-li Yamên stating that they had received a Report from Admiral Ting Ju-chang,* through the Admiralty Board, stating that \"on his present cruize he had found that at none of the following places near to Singapore were any Consular officers appointed, to wit: Penang, Malacca, Johore, Pahang, Selangore, and Perak; and at all these places the Chinese traders had flocked to him to complain of the bullying and fleecing they underwent, and to pray his assistance;\" and that it was proposed to appoint a Vice-Consul to each of these places, taken from the ranks of the respectable and well-to-do merchants of the place, and to put them all under the jurisdiction of the Consul at Singapore; that it would be first necessary to arrange the matter with the said† Foreign Office, and obtain their exequaturs; if this could be done, Chinese subjects would really derive great benefit therefrom.\n\n* Admiral Lang's \"colleague\" during the late cruize, which ended in the former's resignation.\n\n† Not respectful.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-253 - Public Offices & Others - 1891.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 348189, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-253 - Public Offices & Others - 1891", "page_number": 631, "title": "CO129-253 - Public Offices & Others - 1891", "content_text": "## Liん? 8 \n\npower is impotent against the obstacles created by its own blunders, and I have absolute confidence in the rigid impartiality of a general Court Martial, notwithstanding the exalted rank and enormous influence of those who have conspired against me and brought to an end all hope of justice from them.\n\n\"Those who know me best can testify before the Court Martial that I have always regarded my simple promise by word of mouth as sacredly as I have ever done my written bond. This being so, I hope allowances will be made for the indignation to which I am moved by a broken promise, following as it did all the rest of the bad treatment I have so long endured.\n\n\"If ever anger was justifiable, it is certainly so in my case, as I will endeavour to show by recapitulating its particulars point by point, and by showing that after treating me as one of the best officers in our army, and officially stamping me as such, Your Royal Highness suddenly turned against me and treated me as one of the worst.\"\n\nHis Royal Highness was afraid to grant the Court Martial (`Brochure 13, p. 1`) or the Court of Inquiry (`Brochure 6, p. 2`). After dealing with my letter of the 28th February, 1888, in the way he did, he dare not face any tribunal that would sift the whole matter to the bottom, and so I am left to my last resort—the publication of the correspondence. Still I wait, making every effort for a peaceful settlement, reluctant to take those extreme measures which the case now urgently demands. Lord Salisbury is made a party, and in his opinion the affair must have been grave indeed, for, soon after the Prime Minister had forwarded to the Commander-in-Chief one of my letters to him, His Royal Highness graciously informs me of my appointment as Colonel of a Regiment, thinking thereby to adjust the balance and so get the advantage for his side in the controversy. But I will have no half-measures, no makeshift compensation. My claim is, official retractation of most unfair official censure or its cancellation by a public mark of Royal favour; and restoration to the active list of the army from which I have been unjustly retired.\n\nThe above is a brief summary of the correspondence, and will show how consistent has been my attitude throughout, in sharp contrast to the weakness and vacillation of my opponents.\n\nTo show how foreign to my nature is the species of controversy in which I have become involved, and to show what is my character in the opinion of those qualified to judge, and as revealed by myself, I quote:\n\n(a) From my letter of the 12th of last July to His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge (at pp. 17 and 18), the following words :-\n\n\"I wish here to attach another public proof as to what was thought of my disposition before your Royal Highness drove me into all this self-assertion. It is from the Whitehall Review of the 11th May, 1878, and may be all the more highly considered because of the fact that I never knew in my life anyone as a writer for or to that periodical. In the Whitehall, when it was expected that England and Russia would soon be grappling in the throes of war, a list was given on high authority of general officers who would be employed, whose ability is indisputable, and whose names would all shed lustre on the British arms.' Among the Major-Generals was this entry: J. N. Sargent, C.B.—'A soldier as unassuming in his demeanour as he would be reliable in the field,'\"\n\n(b) The following letter to Sir G. Bowen :-- \n\n`A 3` \n627", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-253 - Public Offices & Others - 1891.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 359862, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-271 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1896 [1-4]", "page_number": 58, "title": "CO129-271 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1896 [1-4]", "content_text": "the enclosed extract from the \"Daily Press\" of this date containing a report of the proceedings at the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the new home for women and girls which is about to be built by the Po Leung Kuk Society.\n\nAt the request of the committee of the Society, I consented to perform this pleasing duty.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nSir,\nYour most obedient humble servant,\nWitham Robinzoy\n\nEnclosure 4. Jan 4 1896\n\nEnclosure.\n\nThe Daily Press.\n\nHONGKONG, JANUARY 20TH, 1896.\n\nTHE PO LEUNG KUK SOCIETY'S NEW HOME.\n\nLAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE.\n\nOn Saturday afternoon, His Excellency the Governor, Sir William Robinson, K.C.M.G., performed the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the new home for women and girls which is being built by the Po Leung Kuk Society. Special arrangements had been made in connection with the ceremony, the complete success of which foretells a prosperous future for this worthy Society. His Excellency and suite were escorted from Government House by four mounted troopers, and throughout the entire length of the route, large crowds of people assembled on each side of the street. Punctually at the appointed time, 2.30, His Excellency arrived at the site of the new home, and he was received by a guard of police under Chief Inspector Corcoran. A very large number of ladies and gentlemen had assembled in response to the Committee's invitation, amongst those present being His Excellency Admiral Buller and Mrs. Buller, Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart and Mrs. Lockhart, Hon. W. M. Goodman and Mrs. Goodman, Hon. F. A. Cooper and Mrs. Cooper, Hon. F. R. Belilios, Hon. A. McConachie, Hon. J. J. Bell Irving, Colonel Austen, Major the Hon. E. Noel and Mrs. Noel, Hon. Commander W. C. H. Hastings, Hon. A. K. and Mrs. Travers, Hon. T. H. Whitehead, Hon. Ho Kai, Captain Stirling, A.D.C., Dr. and Mrs. Wright, Mr. J. J. Francis, Q.C., and Mrs. Francis, Rev. Dr. Chalmers and Mrs. Chalmers, Captain Anderson and Miss Anderson, Mrs. Milward, Mr. G. W. Playfair and Mrs. Playfair, Miss Van Buren, Mrs. Tomes, Mrs. Droeze, Mr. and Mrs. Byramjee, Mr. A. G. Romano, Mr. C. C. Platt, Mr. T. Jackson, Mr. A. B. Johnson, Mr. A. Denison, Mr. and Mrs. Mehta, Mr. C. Ford and Mrs. Ford, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Cox, and Messrs. Ho Amei, Ho Tung, Ho Fook, Li Sing, Lau Chu-san, Feng Ming San, Cheung Si Kai, Chang Tang, Wai Yuk, Kwok Chik, Sin Tak Fan, Kau Hung Tak, Tam Chuen Shu, Lan Wei Chun, Chui Chi Yuen, La Chi Ting, and many others.\n\nThe proceedings were opened by Hon. J. H. STEWART LOCKHART, the President of the Committee, who said: \"Your Excellency--On behalf of the Po Leung Kuk Society, I have the honour to request you to lay the foundation stone of the new home for women and girls, and in doing so, I desire to express on behalf of the members of the Society their high appreciation of the honour which your Excellency has done them in coming here to-day to perform this ceremony.\" (Hear, Hear.)\n\nHis EXCELLENCY: \"Mr. President of the Po Leung Kuk Society, you and your committee have asked me to lay the foundation stone of the new home for women and girls which it is proposed to erect on this site. I have the greatest pleasure in acceding to your request and am glad to have my name in any way associated with the admirable institution you represent. Before completing the ceremony, however, I should like, for the information of the spectators and of the invited guests, to make a few remarks as to the origin and past success of the Society. Some seventeen years ago, the attention of the public was called by the Chief Justice to the evil practice of kidnapping which was rampant in the Colony and of selling the kidnapped women and children as if they were mere chattels. The principal Chinese residents (all honour be to them) were so impressed with the scandalous state of affairs in this respect that they memorialized the Governor, and through him, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, and they asked for permission to form an association for the purpose of suppressing this terrible crime; of protecting women and girls, and of restoring those who had been kidnapped to their friends or relations. This permission was granted, and the Committee of the Tung Wa Hospital kindly placed at the disposal of the Po Leung Kuk Society a portion of their hospital for the temporary accommodation of the destitute women and girls who had been rescued or might be rescued from the terrible fate which was intended for them. I hold in my hand a return which shows that during the four years ending in 1891, no less than 2,751 persons have been dealt with by the Society, and I have in my possession another return which shows that from 1888 to the end of 1895, the large number of 5,543 persons have been rescued by this Society, the greater number of whom have been sent to their homes or handed over to their relatives. This is, indeed, a record of good work. It is one which must recommend itself to every honest and respectable resident in the Colony. I cannot myself imagine any more useful, charitable, and Christian-like work.\n\n\"It has been well said by Adelaide Procter that 'God has glory when His children bring His poor ones joy and peace.' Well, joy and peace must have been brought to many a troubled household by the restoration of girls by this Society to their own relatives and their own homes, and who dare assert that God has not been glorified thereby? And let me say here that the rules and regulations under which the Po Leung Kuk Society have so long and so successfully worked were drawn up by our eminent Q.C., Mr. Francis, whom we are all glad to see amongst us again restored to health after his serious illness. Well, ladies and gentlemen, you can easily understand that with so much work to do, it was impossible, and it is impossible, for the Po Leung Kuk Society to do that work well and effectually in the cramped and unsuitable premises lent to them so liberally by the Tung Wa Hospital Committee. I consider that the Government and the community are much indebted to the Tung Wa Hospital Committee for the charitable assistance they have for so long given to the Po Leung Kuk, and we, the Government and the community, are still further indebted to the Tung Wa Hospital Committee for handing over to this Society, for their new building, a site which was granted to the Tung Wa Committee some years ago for charitable purposes. You will wish to know how this new home is to be paid for. I will tell you. The Chinese residents have subscribed amongst themselves the handsome sum of $30,000 towards it, and the Government, recognizing the utility and value of the Po Leung Kuk Society's efforts, has added to that amount a further sum of $20,000. With that $50,000, new and suitable buildings will be erected for the purposes of this institution on the site on which we now stand. Ladies and gentlemen, I am glad to lay this stone this afternoon. You must agree with me in thinking that the past success of the Po Leung Kuk Society has been very great. It would be impossible to run such an institution on European lines or under European management. The Po Leung Kuk Society has proved itself worthy of confidence, and I ask you to concur with me in the hope I now express that its future success may be greater still, that it may be the means of minimizing, if not entirely of suppressing, this disgusting traffic, and therefore may be a permanent blessing to the present and future generations of Chinese women and girls.\"\n\nHon. Ho KAI then handed a silver trowel and a silver-mounted mallet to His Excellency, who thereupon smoothed the mortar and the stone was placed in its proper position under the supervision of Mr. Denison, the architect. After tapping the stone, His EXCELLENCY said: \"Ladies and gentlemen, I declare this stone to be well and truly laid, and I ask you now to adjourn to the Tung Wa Hospital Committee Room.\"\n\nA photograph of the group was then taken, and Hon. Ho KAI called for three cheers for His Excellency, which were heartily given.\n\nPage 57", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-271 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1896 [1-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 363971, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-277 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1897 [8-10]", "page_number": 165, "title": "CO129-277 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1897 [8-10]", "content_text": "that he did not receive a reply.\n\nus to prevent it and to the \"Bill\" so isunderstanding as to its nature and ni The object of the Bill is to enable rus \n\n## Council Proceedings\n\nHon. T. H. WHITEHEAD-I had two interviews with the Ambassador when he passed through the colony and at the second one I expressed my sorrow that he did not avail himself of the Governor's invitation, and his explanation was the one I have just given, \n\nThe CHAIRMAN--There may have been some misunderstanding, but that is a matter that can be very easily cleared up from the papers on the subject. If the hon. member had given me private notice of his intention to ask the question I would have looked into the matter.\n\ndid not entail quarantine at Singapore. The Ordinance was passed by this Council after the protests had gone home, and a vote of 174 per \n\nThe CHAIRMAN-I am not thoroughly acquainted with the facts of the case, but if you desire to know what took place, the information can be obtained. So far as I understand, conditions and departmental orders to the military contribution fixed by the Ordinance, the object of which was to prevent the pre-recurrence of debates year by year on the subject. It is impossible for us, sitting in Finance Committee, to repeal that Ordinance, and preparations for the luncheon were made because it was thought His Excellency would be entertained.\n\nwould be most absurd, having passed that Ordinance, to say that we would not vote money. We must be consistent. As the law stands at the present time liability of a member of the Fire Brigade is just the same as mentioned in Bill, and to enforce such a fine a man must be taken before the Magistrate. This sought to be not highly conducive to discipline. It must be borne in mind that when former Fire Brigade Ordinance was passed, nearly thirty years ago there were a good many volunteer members of the Fire Brigade. There were many gentlemen who volunteered their services in time of need and naturally they might have strongly objected to being punished by the Superintendent himself, preferring perhaps to go before a Magistrate. I think, perhaps, there is some misconception in this. It has been lost sight of that since that time the constitution of the Brigade has very materially altered.\n\nat the present time there are hardly any European members of the Brigade; members of the Police Force are policemen who get extra pay each month belonging to the Fire Brigade, and there is very differently constituted Brigade now than it was. However, there is no violent outcry over this matter and I would ask your Lordship to allow the second reading of the Bill to stand over for the present.\n\nThe second reading was therefore postponed.\n\n## ADJOURNMENT\n\nCouncil adjourned until next Monday.\n\n## FINANCE COMMITTEE\n\nFinance Committee considered the supplementary estimates. Hon. J. H. Stewart (Colonial Secretary) presided.\n\nThe CHAIRMAN said he would follow the usual course and take each item as it occurred - Ordinance.\n\n### PENSIONS\n\nThe item Pensions, $13,064.71,\n\nHon. T. H. WHITEHEAD asked how the scale of pensions in this colony compared with that in other Crown colonies. It seemed to him that pensions were always on the increase.\n\nThe CHAIRMAN, in reply, said that so far as he was acquainted with pensions in other colonies, they were practically on the same footing. The scale of pensions in this colony was the same as in Eastern Crown colonies and, he believed, the same in the West Indies also. A man in the service had to serve until he was 55 years of age before he was entitled to a pension unless invalided before he reached that age.\n\nThe item was recommended.\n\n### THE POLICE SCANDAL\n\nOn the item, Police, $8,941.71.\n\nHon. C. P. CHATER-My object in speaking is just to be, as the hon. the Attorney General has expressed it, consistent. The Bill he refers to was passed against the unofficial vote. It was agreed to by the official majority and on the present occasion we want it to be kept on record that it has again been put through, as it doubtless will be, by the official majority.\n\nHon. HO KAI-For the same reason I support the hon. member for the Chamber of Commerce.\n\nThe military contribution of 17% per cent was passed by the official majority against the unofficials, and it is no use to say that that Ordinance is law. No doubt the Ordinance becomes law because the official majority is known, but it is no law as far as the unofficial minority is concerned. The representatives of this colony are still against the contribution of 17 per cent, whether it was passed by the official majority or not.\n\nHon. T. H. WHITEHEAD-I would like to know whether the evidence taken by the Captain Superintendent of Police and the Crown Solicitor in connection with the charges against Inspector Stanton and other members of the Police Force was submitted to the hon. the Attorney General for his opinion as to its sufficiency before action was taken thereon, and whether His Excellency sanctioned the dismissal of Inspector Stanton and the other members of the Police Force with the advice of the Executive Council or on the sole recommendation of the Captain Superintendent of Police.\n\nThe CHAIRMAN-I do not see what this has to do with the vote under consideration. It appears to me that the proper course to adopt is for the hon. member to give notice of the question in the usual manner in Council.\n\nHon. T. H. WHITEHEAD-It is quite in accordance with Parliamentary practice to ask for information concerning a certain department when a vote in connection therewith comes up for consideration.\n\nThe CHAIRMAN-In this case the expenditure, which was incurred in 189..., has nothing to do with the matter alluded to by the hon. member. It is not from any desire to withhold information, but it would be more regular to give notice in the usual manner, when no doubt the hon. member will receive an answer to his question.\n\nItem recommended.\n\n### THE MILITARY CONTRIBUTION\n\nOn the item, Military Expenditure, $82,913.45.\n\nHon. T. H. WHITEHEAD-I move that this item be omitted. We have discussed this question of the military contribution from time to time very fully and I am still of the opinion that it is quite out of proportion to the requirements of the colony. It is a monstrous and a most unjust charge and it acts most injuriously upon the welfare of the colony.\n\nThe CHAIRMAN-Does anybody second that?\n\nHon. C. P. CHATER-This is a matter with which ... I think it is almost hopeless for us to attempt to do much more. ... The unofficials are not granted so long as they from time to time record their opposition to the military contribution.\n\nThe CHAIRMAN thought the simpler plan would be to state that the unofficial members objected to the item.\n\nHon. C. P. CHATER-Take the vote.\n\nThe amendment was then taken as follows:\n| FOR | AGAINST |\n| --- | --- |\n| Hon. T. H. Whitehead | Hon. J. H. Stewart (Colonial Secretary) |\n| Hon. E. R. Belilios | The Acting Director of Public Works |\n| Hon. Ho Kai | Hon. J. J. Bell Irving |\n| Hon. C. P. Chater | The Colonial Treasurer |\n| | The Harbour Master |\n| | The Captain Superintendent of Police |\n| | The Attorney-General |\n| | The Colonel Commanding |\n\nThe amendment was therefore lost by one vote and the item was recommended.\n\n### LI HUNG-CHANG'S LUNCHEON\n\nOn the item, Governor and Legislature, $42.19.\n\nHon. T. H. WHITEHEAD asked why was this expenditure incurred when the Ambassador's acceptance of the Governor's invitation to luncheon was only conditional that his landing in Hongkong did not entail quarantine at Singapore and the Government was not in a position to give any satisfactory assurance as to that point.\n\nThe CHAIRMAN-So far as I remember, the Government was not aware of the fact that he was going to make his acceptance of the invitation conditional. The luncheon was prepared because it was believed he would land.\n\n### THE MILITARY CONTRIBUTION (continued)\n\nHon. T. H. WHITEHEAD-It is higher than any contribution required from any other Colonial Government, and why we should be thus unequally and imposed upon as we are it is impossible to conceive. I therefore move the rejection of the item.\n\nThe CHAIRMAN---Does anybody second that?\n\nThe HARBOUR MASTER--The inference to be drawn from the remarks of the hon. member opposite (Hon. Ho Kai) is that if anybody does not approve of a law that is passed it is not binding on him.\n\nHon. T. H. WHITEHEAD-The unofficials voted in accordance with their conscience against the law enforcing 17 per cent.\n\n### THE TAIPINGSILAN PROPERTY\n\nOn the item, Public Works Recurrent, $24,047.79.\n\nHon. T. H. WHITEHEAD--Notwithstanding your ruling, Mr. Chairman, I should like to repeat the question which I put at a meeting of the Council a few weeks ago in regard to the Taipingshan property, an asset which cost the ratepayers the best part of a million of dollars. The question I put last month was-\"What steps do the Government now propose to take with a view to the speedy disposal of the Crown land available at Taipingshan, and what were the causes of the failure of the Government to obtain a bid for any lot at the recent sale by public auction?\" Mr. Chairman, you replied as follows-The Government propose to adopt the usual course and to wait for applications to sell the land by auction. With regard to the latter portion of the question I regret that it is not possible to state to what causes the failure alluded to by the hon. member was due.\n\nHon. C. P. CHATER-I am coming to that directly. We have done what we could in this matter. We have protested, we have petitioned, and we have pointed out to the Secretary of State for the Colonies that we should like to be placed on the same footing as our sister colony, Singapore, but to all the protests and petitions we have had the one answer, that the vote must be made.\n\nThe ATTORNEY-GENERAL-As regards the greater part of the vote it has been settled by Ordinance 21 of 1896 which was passed to save continual debate on this question.\n\nThe ATTORNEY-GENERAL-There is one thing I should like to say in regard to this matter. As Attorney-General I naturally had a great deal to do with the numerous applicants who came before the Committee asking for compensation when the land was resumed, and according to them the value of the land was really extraordinary.\n\nThe buyers say \"Why do you demand such prices? Why don't you let us have the property very much cheaper?\" That is the kind of human nature which always presents a difficulty in the matter. The reason why those people did not bid was because they wanted to get the property much cheaper than the price the Government were prepared to sell it at.\n\nIf the Government take my advice they will hold the property until they get a reasonable price for it. In time the demand will be so great that people will be prepared to give a fair price for the ground.\n\nHon. HO KAI said that perhaps the price was fair, but the Crown rent had been raised, it being now about ten to twenty times what it was formerly.\n\nThe CHAIRMAN said that the question had no direct bearing on the vote before the Committee. Hon. members had every opportunity of bringing this matter before the Council in the usual way.\n\nHon. T. H. WHITEHEAD-I submit that it is quite in order. On a money vote before the House members according to \"May's Parliamentary Practice\" are entitled to the fullest amount of information, and I submit that the Government should now give us some explanation as to their failure to obtain any bid whatever for the lots put up in the month of May.\n\nThe CHAIRMAN then put the item to the Committee and it was recommended.\n\n## ADJOURNMENT\n\nThe Committee then adjourned.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-277 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1897 [8-10].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 365116, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-279 - Public Offices - 1897", "page_number": 363, "title": "CO129-279 - Public Offices - 1897", "content_text": "CCHINA FINANCES.\n\n1.6\n\nCONFIDENTIAL.\n\nCo\n\nxref.\n\n16093\n\n[August 22\n\nSECTION REO 19 AUG 17,\n\n(No. 75.) My Lord,\n\nNo. 1.\n\nSir C. MacDonald to the Marquess of Salisbury.—(Received August 2.)\n\n359\n\nPeking, June 14, 1897. IN continuation of my despatch No. 69 of the 3rd June last, I have the honour to inclose herewith to your Lordship copy of a despatch which I have received from Mr. E. H. Fraser, giving an account of his return journey from Wuchow to Canton in Her Majesty's ship \"Tweed.\"\n\nI have, &c.\n\n(Signed) CLAUDE M. MACDONALD.\n\nInclosure in No. 1.\n\nConsul Fraser to Sir C. MacDonald.\n\n(Separate.) Sir,\n\nCanton, May 31, 1897. IN continuation of my separate despatch of the 14th instant, I have the honour to report on my voyage in Her Majesty's ship \"Tweed\" from Wuchow to Canton.\n\nHaving surveyed the Wuchow reach, we left on the morning of the 16th instant, and, after stopping three hours off Feng-Ch'uan, where we were disappointed of an expected supply of local coal, anchored at 5 P.M. at Tê-ch'ing. A walk through this city and its suburbs gave no reason for altering my opinion as to its want of trade. The district produces rice and some tea and silk, but not enough for export. Brush-wood was the only article that we noticed being loaded on boats. A certain amount of yarn and cotton is imported from Canton, Fatshan, or Sainan, but foreign piecegoods cannot compete with the native cloth. There is no Li-kin Office here, nor any local duties on merchandize. The surrounding country is very hilly, rice being grown in every valley, sweet potatoes and sorghum on the higher slopes, and mulberry on the sandy patches. In spite of this careful cultivation the people looked poor and ill-fed.\n\nNo cassia is produced or dealt in at Tê-ch'ing, the only two centres of this trade being Lo-ting and the thriving village of Luk-po, where we anchored on the evening of the 18th May amidst a great number of salutes from the gun-boats lying at this the head-quarters of Upper West River Patrol Division. Liu Pao-ch'an, a Hunan military official with the rank of Brigadier, is in charge of this division, which extends from Chao-ch'ing to the frontier of Kuangtung. He has thirty-two vessels and some 300 men under him, a force quite insufficient to keep down piracy, here very rife. Mr. Liu called on us, and was kind enough to escort us through the village, which contains some 3,000 inhabitants. The shops seemed thriving, and I noticed kerosene, Japanese matches, and printed cloth, together with some yarn and a few piecegoods, for sale therein. Occasionally jewellers' shops showed that the people could afford luxuries, as did several good temples and a well-built college. The chief export is cassia bark and twigs. The good quality of bark pays a loti of 5 mace per 100 catties, and is then free to Canton, where it is sold to foreign firms. The annual trade in bark is said to be of at least 30,000 taels value. The other products exported are silk and incense sticks. There is no import li-kin or duty of any kind.\n\nHere we\n\nChao-ch'ing Fu was reached on the afternoon of the 19th May. exchanged calls with the Taotai, Colonel, and Magistrate, who were very polite. city showed signs of former grandeur, but the only trade now is in coarse mats made by the women. The men are either hangers-on of the officials or employed on junks. Trade, so far as I could ascertain, there is none. The Magistrate declared that 20,000 taels would buy up the whole place, a state of things which he ascribed to the bad feng shui, to counteract which many pagodas have been built on the surrounding hills, where are no local duties, the Ch'ien-ch'ang and Hou-lik stations above and below levying the taxes on merchandize.\n\n[1552 -1]", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-279 - Public Offices - 1897.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 365932, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-281 - Governor Sir Robinson & Acting Governor Major Gen Black - 1898 [1-3]", "page_number": 267, "title": "CO129-281 - Governor Sir Robinson & Acting Governor Major Gen Black - 1898 [1-3]", "content_text": "# C.S.O. 95\n## COMMENDATIONS, &C.\n\nHis Excellency the Governor has been pleased to approve of the recommendation by the undersigned, that, for their action in connection with the cases of murder and robbery which took place in Wing Lok Street on the 22nd November last, the undermentioned officers and men be rewarded as follows:---\n\n| Amount | Officer | Reason |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| $10.00 | Inspector QUINCEY | \"Highly commended\" for enquiries made. |\n| | Inspector KEMP | \"Highly commended\" for the able manner in which he conducted the case. |\n| | P. C. 64 Palmer and I. S. 572 Jowar Singh | \"Commended\" for assisting in the capture of one of the five prisoners. |\n| $10 each | C. C. 137 Han Haug and C. C. 144 Li Chung | for arresting another |\n\n**F. H. MAY, CAPTAIN SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE,**\nC.S.O. No. 3,044.\n\n## His EXCELLENCY\n\nI question the desirability of allowing this, but if not allowed a civil letter might be written in recognition of the offer made.\n(In) F. F. 27th December, 1890.\n\nTo be considered in Ex. Council,\n(In) G. W. DES VŒUX, 29th December, 1890.\n\nConsidered in Executive Council on the 30th December, 1890.\n\nThe Council advise and H. E. concurs that the application be granted on the ground that if the presentation were not permitted the Chinese Government would in future be more likely to grant rewards in secret.\n\n**(Signed) A. M. THOMSON, ACTING CLERK OF COUNCIL,**\n5th February, 1895.\n\n5th January, 1891.\n\n**HON. CAPTAIN SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE TO NOTE,**\n\n## POLICE DEPARTMENT,\n24th December, 1890.\n\nSir,\n\nI have the honour to apply for the instructions of His Excellency the Governor with reference to the enclosed application by Messrs. Wotton and Deacon on behalf of the Chinese Government to present silver watches to certain Police Officers who effected the arrest of a notorious fugitive criminal, Sü Fi Wing; there is no doubt that the arrest was fraught with danger to the lives of the officers, but as a Foreign Government is concerned in this matter I have respectfully to apply for instructions.\n\nI have, &c.\n\n**(Signed) W. M. DEANE, C.S.P.**\n\n**(In) HON. F. FLEMING, C.M.G., COLONIAL SECRETARY.**\n5th January, 1891.\n\nNoted (In) W. M. D. C.S.P.\n6th January, 1891.\n\n## TREASURY,\n15th January, 1891.\n\nI have lately had frequent occasion to utilize Inspector QUINCEY's services. I always found him most ready to give any assistance in his power, and, from the manner in which he executed his commissions, I see no reason to doubt that the high character which he bears both among the English and the Chinese, for activity and intelligence is well deserved.\n\n**N. Y. MITCHELL-INNES, TREASURER.**\n\n## 35, QUEEN'S ROAD,\n23rd December, 1890.\n\nSir,\n\nColonel Ho Cheung Ching deputed by the Viceroy of Canton to obtain the rendition of the fugitive criminal Să Fu Wing wishes under your sanction to present a silver watch to each of the following officers who were engaged in the arrest of Si Fu Wing on the 6th October.\n\n1. Inspector WILLIAM QUINCEY.\n2. Sergeant CHARLES HADDEN.\n3. Sergeant ALEXANDER MCIVER.\n\nWe think the reward is well merited and will thank you to give your permission to the presentation.\n\nWe are, &c.\n\n**(Signed) WOTTON & DEACON.**\n\n**Hon. W. M. DEANE, C.M.G., CAPTAIN SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE.**\n\n## REGISTRAR GENERAL'S OFFICE,\n16th February, 1889.\n\nInspector QUINCEY has been acting as Inspector of Markets since the 1st of June last. During that time he has performed his duties most satisfactorily, and I am sorry to lose his services owing to his having to resume his regular Police duties.\n\n**J. H. STEWART-LOCKHART, ACTING REGISTRAR GENERAL.**\n\nW. QUINCEY, Sergeant in the Hongkong Police Force, was for some time attached to my Department as Acting Inspector of Markets.\n\nHe performed his duties with zeal and discretion and to my entire satisfaction.\n\nHongkong, 16th October, 1878,\n\n**CECIL CLEMENT SMITH**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-281 - Governor Sir Robinson & Acting Governor Major Gen Black - 1898 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 371939, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-291 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [5-6]", "page_number": 688, "title": "CO129-291 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [5-6]", "content_text": "Basel Mission House.\n\n680\n\nI\n\nHongKong, June 6th, 1899.\n\nTo\n\nHis Excellency Governor of HongKong.\n\nC..\n\n17721\n\n(Rec'd 10 JUL 09)\n\nSir,\n\nI have the honour to inform Your Excellency, that my messenger whom I sent to Li-Long came back yesterday evening carrying a letter from the Rev. M. Schaub, saying that he immediately after getting my letter sat down to report again to the Lieut. Colonel O'Gorman at Tschun-tachan (alias Sham Chun) of what he had heard concerning the disturbances amongst the people at Phan-then, and also to translate for him an agitating placard issued at the market town of Lyong-thu-ho, northward of Phan-then.\n\nMr. Schaub wrote me also that he, until yesterday morning, did hear nothing about the arrival of Chinese soldiers at that place, but that at present there were no real dangers for the Mission Station of an attack by the rebels.\n\nI have &c.\n\n(Signed) H. Bender\n\n1\n\nRig", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-291 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [5-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 373789, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-294 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [10-12]", "page_number": 519, "title": "CO129-294 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [10-12]", "content_text": "韂\n\nEnclosure 1.\n\nThe Daily Press.\n\nHONGKONG, November 27th, 1899.\n\nX\n\nX\n\nTHE TUNG WA HOSPITAL EXTENSION.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR LAYS\n\nTHE FOUNDATION STONE.\n\nConsiderable interest was aroused in the Taipingshan district on Saturday afternoon by the laying of the foundation stone of the extension to the Tung Wa Hospital in Po Yan Street. His Excellency the Governor (Sir Henry Blake, G.C.M.G.) had kindly promised to perform the ceremony, and his arrival was eagerly awaited by the residents of the locality, who crowded to their windows in scores. As soon as His Excellency and party appeared, he was accorded a typical Chinese greeting—gongs were beaten, crackers were let off, and above all were heard the quaint strains of a Chinese band. Accompanying the Governor were Lady Blake, Miss Blake, Viscount Sairdale (Private Secretary), Lieutenant Blake, A.D.C., and Captain Sanders, A.D.C. They were met by Mr. Ho Tung, who conducted them to a large mat-shed marquee, which had been most elaborately decorated with flags, plants, and bunting. A large gallery had also been erected for the accommodation of the general public. Those present included, in addition to many ladies, Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart, C.M.G., Colonial Secretary; Hon. W. Meigh Goodman, Acting Chief Justice; Sir Thomas Jackson, Colonel the O'Gorman, the Hon. F. H. May, C.M.G., Captain Superintendent of Police, Hon. E. R. Belilios, C.M.G., Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, Hon. R. D. Ormsby, Hon. T. H. Whitehead, Dr. Hartigan, Dr. Gibson, Dr. Bate, Dr. Atkinson, Mr. F. J. Badley, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Mr. Roansevelle Wildman, U.S. Consul-General; Sr. Volpicelli, Italian Consul; Mr. A. G. Romano, Portuguese Consul-General; Messrs. W. Whiley, C. W. Duggan, J. Plummer, W. D. Braidwood, G. C. Anderson, J. R. Michael, J. Dyer Ball, G. Pierce, jun., R. C. Wilcox, C.A. Tomes, J. J. Francis, Q.C., A. Seth, F. Browne, J. Lemm, D. R. Crawford, J. J. Leiria, &c.\n\nA\n\nMr. Ho Tung, who acted as chairman, presented Lady Blake with a bouquet of flowers, one being also handed to Miss Blake by Miss Ho Kom Tong, the Chairman's niece.\n\nMR. HO TUNG ON THE HISTORY OF THE HOSPITAL.\n\nMr. Ho Tung said—Your Excellency, ladies and gentlemen, You have kindly condescended to be present here to-day to assist at a function which, it is hoped, will mark a distinct epoch in the history of the Tung Wa Hospital. The laying of the foundation stone of the proposed new building to meet the fast-growing needs of the hospital on the other side of the road marks an event of no insignificant importance to those for whom the Tung Wa Hospital was primarily founded. With the completion of the building on this site will be seen the adoption of the plan so felicitously suggested by Your Excellency for the better accommodation of women patients, since it is proposed to embrace within its walls wards for the treatment of midwifery cases and an operating room for the more general handling of surgical cases. Lest I should relegate to a later moment the expression of great indebtedness in which the Directors of the Hospital have been placed by the very liberal response accorded to their appeal for the funds of this institution, permit me now, first of all, to publicly thank Your Excellency for that \"hearty desire to assist\" which was no sooner promised than fulfilled.\n\nFor it is due to Your Excellency's help that the Chinese community have obtained this valuable site from the Government free of cost. Nor are they less grateful to you for opening the subscription list first with your generous donation. An example so conspicuously set was sure to be fruitful of good results. In this, the Directors have cause for much gratification. The community, regardless of race or creed, came forward with their contributions, with a liberality truly remarkable, and within three months, no less an amount than $80,000 has been subscribed. To all those who have so generously subscribed, we say in the words of the Shi-King, \"On you henceforth shall ceaseless blessings bide.\" Having regard to the fact that one of the conditions of this free grant of land, which Your Excellency has been instrumental in obtaining, is that the building should be completed within 18 months from the date of the grant, the Directors feel that without so much substantial aid from one and all, it would have been practically impossible for them to have been successful in carrying out the proposed enlargement of the hospital now so sorely needed.\n\nIt would be ungracious of me were I to omit the individual names of certain gentlemen who were particularly energetic in their assistance with the subscription list. I, therefore, desire to mention the names of Messrs. Lo Chi-tin, Li Youk-chuen, Chau Pik-tsao, Li San-hin, Ho Fook, and Ho Kom-tong in this connection. The Directors remember that when they had the honour of being presented to Your Excellency early this year, you stated that you recognized the difficulty of securing that change which means progress and improvement among a people so tenacious of their customs as the Chinese. I think that were we to look back into the history of this institution, there can be little reason to doubt that \"Example is better than precept,\" for, however deep-seated native sentiments may be in favour of unscientific medical treatment, the results of skill and superior methods as practised by Western nations, though slowly, have surely found their way into the Tung Wa, and this furnishes an excuse for giving a short sketch of its history.\n\nIn 1851, a temple was erected for the reception of ancestral tablets. It soon, however, developed into a kind of native hospital to which Chinese were taken in a moribund condition, and the subsequent history of the Tsz, as the place was then called, is one of neglect and misery, which happily gave way in 1861 to the revival of a plan which had been mooted before for the establishment of a Chinese hospital. Then, as now, the matter was very warmly taken up by the leading Chinese residents, and without difficulty, a sum of $30,000 was subscribed by the Chinese. Preliminary difficulties having been overcome, Earl Granville (1869) approved the expenditure towards levelling and preparing a suitable site for the hospital. And so it was that the site of Taipingshan, this \"hill of universal peace,\" was made a gift of the Queen to the Chinese Community. On the 14th February, 1872, the Hospital was opened with great pomp and ceremony. Governor Sir Richard Graves MacDonnell, who honoured the proceedings by his presence, characterising it as an event of extreme interest not only to the Chinese community but to the community generally. In the concluding portion of the dispatch to the Secretary of State sending an account of the ceremony, the Governor prophetically said that he looked forward with cheerfulness and hope to the future of the Hospital. It would have been a matter of extreme satisfaction could this Father of this Benevolent Institution have lived to witness to-day the vast development of the good work in the inauguration of which he took so leading a part.\n\nFrom its establishment, the Tung Wa Hospital appears to have pursued the even tenor of its way until the year of the first outbreak of bubonic plague in Hong Kong. It was in 1894 that the Tung Wa was brought so much into prominence and with it the alleged maladministration of the institution. So vigorous was the campaign that was waged against this hospital that for a time it occupied much of the attention of the Executive as well as of the Legislative Council. Ultimately, a Commission of Inquiry was appointed in 1896.\n\nPage 516\n\n1896", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-294 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 374377, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-295 - Public Offices - 1899", "page_number": 450, "title": "CO129-295 - Public Offices - 1899", "content_text": "att \n\n4 \n\nThe Governor of Hong Kong added that the Consul at Canton had telegraphed that the Viceroy was sending troops to Samchun for the prevention of disturbances.\n\nI have, &c.\n\n(Signed)\n\nH. O. BAX-IRONSIDE.\n\nHer Majesty's Government begging them to bear in mind the friendly way in which the territory was ceded by China and not to be deceived by false rumours,\n\nOn the 20th instant, when you came to the Yamên, you mentioned that the Governor of Hong Kong had requested the Governor-General of Canton to withdraw the troops he had lately sent, and that the Governor-General was not willing to do so. We have telegraphed to the Governor-General to withdraw these troops immediately.\n\n(Cards of Yamên Prince and Ministers.)\n\nInclosure 1 in No.\n\nThe Tsung-li Yamên to Mr. Bax-Ironside.\n\n(Translation.)\n\nPeking, May 1, 1899.\n\nSir,\n\nWITH regard to the fighting between British troops and Chinese people at Tai-po-bu in the Kowloon extension, we received your visit at the Yamên on the 29th April. You then stated that the Chinese in question included some who wore uniforms, and it was suspected that some soldiers were among their number.\n\nWe explained to you at the time that all the local defence corps formed by the villagers of Kuangtung have uniforms, and that it was certain that no soldiers had been concerned in this disturbance.\n\nWe find that on the 16th April Mr. Fulford, Chinese Secretary of your Legation, called at the Yamên and spoke of the affair. The same day the Yamên telegraphed to the Governor-General of Canton to investigate the matter and to effectively preserve order.\n\nOn the 19th April we received the Governor-General's telegraphic reply as follows:---\n\n\"On the 2nd April the Governor of Hong Kong came to see me, and requested me to send soldiers to keep order. I deputed at once the officer Fang to go with 300 men from Sanon to Samchun, and the Colonel Shên with 300 men to be stationed at Kowloon city.\n\n\"On the 3rd April, when the soldiers had not yet arrived, the foreign workmen were erecting houses for their soldiers at Tai-po-hu, and the villagers showed obstruction. Happily there was no disturbance. I afterwards received a verbal report from the officers Fang and Shen, who came to Canton, to the effect that the people of the district were disaffected, and that it was to be feared that they would make trouble with the foreign soldiers. I at once ordered the two officers to hasten to the spot and suitably admonish the people.\n\n\"In conjunction with the Governor of Kuangtung, I have issued a strong Proclamation for the instruction of the people, and quoting the terms of the Convention for the lease of the territory. This has been seen by everybody. The Proclamation also stated that the English would certainly not ill-treat the Chinese population of the extension district, and enjoined upon the people, both of the leased territory and the adjoining district, to quietly pursue their callings and not to make disturbances.\n\n\"On the 15th April, however, the English sent soldiers to erect a flagpole, and the people drew up in array on the hills and fought with the English troops. The Governor of Hong Kong suspected that they were regular troops from the fact that they had guns, cannon, and uniforms. He was not aware that the villagers of Kuang-tung, in their constant fights with each other, are always erecting forts, and use guns and cannon, and wear uniforms. This is a matter of common notoriety.\n\n\"I have now again given orders to the officers above mentioned to proceed in different directions and put a stop to these proceedings, so that there can be no disturbance.\"\n\nOn the 20th April the Yamen received another telegram from the Governor-General as follows:-\n\n\"Of the soldiers sent at the request of the Governor of Hong Kong for protection, 300 were stationed at the Custom-house and 300 at Samchun. These men and the garrison of Mirs Bay were far distant from Tai-po-hu. At the time of the disturbance raised by the people the soldiers had made no move. Of late many of the defence forces of the various villages have prepared for themselves flags and uniforms, and it is impossible to distinguish them (from soldiers). Nothing happened on the 17th and 18th April, and they may have dispersed.\"\n\nWe (the Yamen) have the honour to send you a copy of these telegrams from the Governor-General of Canton for your information, and to request you to telegraph to ...\n\nInclosure in No. 1.\n\nMr. Bax-Ironside to the Tsung-li Yamén.\n\nPeking, May 1, 1899.\n\nON the 29th April, at an interview with your Excellency, I had the honour to convey a message from Her Majesty's Government with reference to recent occurrences in the Hong Kong extension.\n\nI subsequently telegraphed to Her Majesty's Government the substance of your Excellencies' remarks in reply, and I have now received a telegram from Her Majesty's Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs instructing me to inform your Highness and your Excellencies that unless proper consideration be given by the Chinese Government to the representations of Her Majesty's Government, Her Majesty's Government will be obliged to conclude that the Chinese Government are ignorant of, and have no control over, the proceedings of the Governor-General of Canton and the local authorities, and Her Majesty's Government will deal locally with the question at issue in regard to the Hong Kong extension without reference to the Peking Government.\n\n(No. 18.)\n\nI avail, &c.\n\n(Signed) H. O. BAX-IRONSIDE.\n\nInclosure 9 in No. 1.\n\nConsul Mansfield to Mr. Bax-Ironside,\n\nCanton, April 20, 1899,\n\nI HAVE the honour to report the details of the action taken during the last few days by this Consulate in connection with the assumption of British jurisdiction over the new territory at Kowloon.\n\nOn the 15th instant I left for Hong Kong, upon the invitation of his Excellency the Governor, to be present at the ceremonies attendant upon the hoisting of the British flag upon the day first appointed, namely, the 17th instant.\n\nOn the morning of the 16th, Mr. Pitzipios received the following telegram from his Excellency the Governor of Hong Kong\n\nMessage received from officer commanding 100 men Hong Kong Regiment, sent to Tai-po-hu to-day to prepare for Monday's ceremony of hoisting the British flag, that he found 1,000 Chinese troops with battery of field artillery; later message that Chinese troops opened fire. Request from Viceroy immediate answer whether these troops are regular forces or not; if they are, it is an act of war, I have sent ample reinforcements. I will hoist British flag to-morrow.\n\nInform Viceroy all Chinese authorities and soldiers in our territory must be removed at once.\n\nMr. Pitzipios, accompanied by Mr. Assistant Higgs, at once left for the Viceroy's Yamen and had an interview, lasting about an hour, with that official, the result of which was summarized in the following telegram, dispatched on his return, to his Excellency the Governor :-\n\n\"Just returned from interview with Viceroy, who denied that aggressors were regular forces. As regards hoisting British flag, Viceroy says 'please yourself,' but absolutely refuses to remove Custom officers and other officials. Said that soldiers would leave in due course when territory was taken over. Refused to send orders, telegraphic or otherwise.\"\n\nMr. Pitzipios characterized the Viceroy's whole tone and demeanour as obstinate, discourteous, and generally unsatisfactory.\n\nPage 450\n\nPage 451", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-295 - Public Offices - 1899.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 375416, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-297 - Governor Sir Blake - 1900 [1-3]", "page_number": 243, "title": "CO129-297 - Governor Sir Blake - 1900 [1-3]", "content_text": "22\n\net Chin.\n\n241\n\nPirates are a source of trouble on the West River, and some time ago, the Reorganization Board drew up regulations for the suppression of piracy. Perfect Ch'in of the Military Secretariat has recently reported as follows: – \n\n\"I have had under consideration the condition of the naval forces of the West River, and would now suggest that orders be sent to Lieutenant Colonel Wű, who is in command of the launches belonging to the likin office, directing him to divide the West River into four beats, and assign one of them to each of the four launches, \"Li Chi\", \"Kung Chi\", \"Kung Wü\", and \"Kulong Chin\", with instructions to keep constantly patrolling. The commanding officer himself should remain on the launch \"Kuang Au,\" patrolling the whole length of the river and keeping the other launches supplied with coal. These five launches, no matter what need for their services may arise in Canton, should not be employed upon other duty. Any Officer leaving his beat without permission, or showing himself remiss in the execution of his patrol duties, shall be reported by the commanding officer for dismissal and denouncement. Furthermore, every boat belonging to the \"Kuang Au\" naval force, stationed upon the upper and lower reaches of the West River, will hereafter receive a reinforcement of two men per boat, which will raise the force to the proper strength.\" The commandants Tiao Ching Ming and Sun Kuo Chien have instructions to thoroughly reorganize their forces, and not to tolerate the slightest delay or shirking of duty. All the above measures were taken under the orders of the former Viceroy. General Tiao also drew up strict regulations directing that every vessel should man the small boats to patrol three times daily in concert with the soldiers belonging", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-297 - Governor Sir Blake - 1900 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 376168, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-298 - Governor Sir Blake Administrator Major Gen Gascoigne - 1900 [3-4]", "page_number": 370, "title": "CO129-298 - Governor Sir Blake Administrator Major Gen Gascoigne - 1900 [3-4]", "content_text": "## Enclosure in No. 14000\n\n**N. Rec. 7 MAY 00 \n369 \nTranslation**\n\nFrom Viceroy Li.\n\nSir,\n\nMarch 17, 1900.\n\nI have the honour to state that I am in receipt of a communication from Admiral Ho, in which he informs me that Colonel Chang Lien Chi, Acting Hsieh T'ai at Ta Peng, has sent in a petition to the following effect:\n\nThe offices of the Colonel in command at Ta Peng, of the First and Second Captains, as well as the other large and small public buildings were formerly established inside the walls of Kowloong-chai for the transaction of public business. On May 16 and 18 last, Englishmen suddenly entered Kowloong and Tung Chung. This has already been reported by the late Acting Colonel Li, as is on record. The Officers and soldiers of the left and right regiments were ordered to return to Ta Peng city and to remain there. The Acting Colonel Li conducted the petty officers and soldiers of his command to Ta Peng and quartered them in that town. But for many years past, the official buildings in Ta Peng have fallen down and there are none remaining. My office is in an ancestral temple which I have borrowed. The First and Second Captains have also borrowed temples to live in. The guard houses are only established in temporary quarters, and it is impossible to transact public business properly. Every one says that, although Kowloong has been leased to Great Britain, still according to international law, if an official communication is made to the British Government, a valuation of the public offices can easily be made and the value paid. I beg that your Excellency will write to the British Consul that an estimate...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-298 - Governor Sir Blake Administrator Major Gen Gascoigne - 1900 [3-4].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 380679, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-305 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [5-7]", "page_number": 208, "title": "CO129-305 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [5-7]", "content_text": "# Her Majesty's Consulate, Canton, March 19, 1900\n\nSir,\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No. 407 of the 15th instant, referring me to a paragraph headed \"**Chinese Sailors Tortured**\" in the *Hong Kong Telegraph* of the 19th instant, and informing me that His Excellency the Governor would feel obliged if I would ascertain whether the facts as stated are true.\n\nI have referred to the paragraph in question, which I find appeared in the issue of the \"*Hong Kong Telegraph*\" of the 10th instant, and I have no doubt it relates to the capture and execution of 5 of a gang of pirates who attacked and robbed the British steam launch \"**Lily**\" some weeks ago.\n\nI was informed of the arrest of six men by the Canton *Hsieh T'ai* Colonel Li, himself, when calling, and that five of them would be executed, and I subsequently received a despatch from His Excellency the Viceroy telling me that 6 men had been arrested, that they had all been condemned, and that five of them had been executed, one being reserved to give further information.\n\nThese men were in all probability guilty of the charge brought against them, and I do not think that the statements in the *Hong Kong Telegraph* nor the rumours which I now hear are in circulation, are worthy of credence.\n\nIt is certain that any official enquiry, supposing under the circumstances I could make them, would certainly not lead to their confirmation.\n\nThe Honourable F.H. May, C.M.G., \nActing Colonial Secretary, \n**HONG-KONG**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-305 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [5-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 380706, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-305 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [5-7]", "page_number": 235, "title": "CO129-305 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [5-7]", "content_text": "Enclosure No. 3.\n\nActing Viceroy to Mr. Scott.\n\nSir,\n\nCanton, 23rd December, 1900.\n\n229\n\nWith reference to my application for the extradition of Zang Chu Tan, I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your despatch of 9th December (Gives Precis of Mr. Scott's despatch No. 190).\n\nOn receipt of this, I at once ordered investigations to be made.\n\nThe Chiefs of the Head Police Office now report as follows:-\n\nIt is on record that the Yanhoi Magistrate, in sending up the prisoner Zang Hsiang Pu charged in this case, reported that he had been arrested by Ma, Colonel of the Chieh Regiment, and that the Magistrate requested that the man might be closely interrogated, and dealt with.\n\nAccordingly, in co-operation with the examining Deputy, we summoned the prisoner and searchingly interrogated him, pressing him closely with cross-examination. He admitted intimate acquaintance in the past with Zang Chu Yun and Shih Ching Ju, and that in the 7th moon of this year he had had a meeting in the Office of the \"Chinese Daily Press\" with Zang Chu Yun, who informed him of a plot against the lives of various officials. In the 9th moon, Shih Ching Ju invited the prisoner to go to Hong Kong to see Zang Chu Yun; and Zang invited the prisoner and the following men:-\n\nChen Kuai Shih\n\nWang Chih Fu\n\n王質甫\n\nTeng Yui Nan\n\n鄧彥南\n\nLien Yu Cheng\n\n連懋貞\n\nLi Chi Tang,\n\n李紀堂\n\nas well as Shih Ching Ju, to the top story of the premises of the \"Chinese Daily Press\" where they together discussed plans. Zang Chu Yun said the best plan for arranging the massacre was to secretly conceal dynamite (in various places) so that all might explode at once - and that the result would infallibly be fatal. He told the prisoner to undertake (the carrying out of the plan). The prisoner, seeing that the undertaking was a great one, dared not agree. Then Shih Ching Ju spoke forth and said that an old family servant of his named Sung Shao Tung could manage the affair. Thereupon Shih Ching Ju took over the management of it; and having mutually agreed upon this, they separated. Subsequently, Zang Chu Yun purchased dynamite, sent it to Canton, and Sung Shao Fung took it over and hired a house where he buried it. The prisoner had on successive occasions heard this from Sung Shao Tung, and he knew the actual facts, but had not joined in the plot. If Zang Chu Yun were brought into Court, he could identify and bear witness against him. The prisoner was examined again and again, and remained unchangeable in his statements.\n\nWe would point out that the evidence of this prisoner Zang Hsiang Pu shows clearly, as a picture, that Zang Chu Yun originated the scheme of using dynamite to blow up (certain) Yamens in the hope of turning the resultant disturbances to their purposes of robbery and looting.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-305 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [5-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 386839, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-314 - Public Offices - 1902", "page_number": 294, "title": "CO129-314 - Public Offices - 1902", "content_text": "## Samshui Intelligence Report December 1901\n\nThe quarter under review is marked by a wide-spread recrudescence of brigandage. Forty cases of robbery with violence were brought to notice. In six instances the victims were crews of launches and their tows, one launch flying French colours.\n\nUnder present conditions the foreign gun-boats can do little towards the suppression of lawlessness. In order to be really serviceable they should employ secret agents to collect information concerning the movements of the bandits, and detach small parties to make occasional cruises in launches not distinguishable from those ordinarily plying on the river.\n\nBesides the open acts of violence there exists a widely extended system of blackmailing, which is probably a greater burden on trade than the so-called piracy. A notorious Chieftain recently captured stated that he derived an income of between 20,000 and 30,000 taels from this source.\n\nThe illicit sale of revolvers and rifles by junks trading with Macau continues. Regulations have recently been made forbidding the carrying of arms without a pass.\n\nTwo new steamers flying British flags have been put on the river to run to Hong Kong. There are now eleven on the line, which will make six a-day from Hong Kong.\n\nThe Native Customs at Kumchuk and Kongmoon have been taken over by the Chinese Imperial Customs. They yield a revenue of 4,000 taels a-month.\n\nLi-kin on wine, tobacco, native opium, sugar, and tea is to be raised over 30 per cent.\n\n## Wuchow Intelligence Report for Quarter ended December 1901\n\nThe inhabitants in the city are civil, and travellers in the interior well received, notwithstanding the fact that bands of armed brigands plunder and levy blackmail on native traders.\n\nThe collection of the Prefectural duties at Wu-chou was taken over by the Imperial Maritime Customs on the ... December. The share of the revenue assigned provisionally to the Prefect is 12,000 taels.\n\nAll local officials are being shorn of recognized perquisites, such as profits on gambling dens, the receipts at the native shipping office, &c., to meet the indemnity. The officials will find it a hard struggle to make both ends meet, and eventually the masses will suffer.\n\n## Swatow Intelligence Report for Half-year ended December 1901\n\nLast September a rising of the Triad Society took place in the Hsing Ning district. The rebels failing in their attempt to capture the town of Hsing Ning wreaked vengeance on the German Basel Mission. The rising was quelled and the ring-leaders beheaded. The German Consul obtained an indemnity of 20,000 dollars.\n\nAnother rising caused by the officials being brought to protect converts in prejudice of other natives was put down by Lieutenant-Colonel Wu. The new officials Wu and Shih are now with 1,500 soldiers keeping order in the neighbourhood.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-314 - Public Offices - 1902.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 386893, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-314 - Public Offices - 1902", "page_number": 348, "title": "CO129-314 - Public Offices - 1902", "content_text": "## Commercial: the Native Customs.\n\nForces available for war and military movements. They have also a service of police for home work, composed of members of the ordinary population, who when on service status as soldiers but resume their civil character on withdrawing. These are called and renewed at regular intervals so as to equalize the incidence of the burden. Some such system must be adopted if it be desired to establish the country in strength.\n\nNow there are at present in Kuang-tung Province some 47,000 disciplined troops enrolled under the old standing army (Lu Ying, or Army of the Green Standard) for the upkeep of which costs about 2,150,000 taels. Any considerable addition to these forces would require very heavy additions to expenditure for which the Treasury is unable to pay. There are in addition 37,000 Braves.\n\nThe work of the Native Customs at Canton is now under the supervision of the Imperial Maritime Customs, and matters appear to be working smoothly, although the whole of the system and administration has not yet completely come under the control of the foreign staff, who are not at present sufficient to cope with the outdoor work of examination, &c. This is still carried on by the Hoppo's old staff, and though it is nominally under the control of the foreign staff, there has not been time to develop a satisfactory system of checks upon malpractices, which doubtless continue to exist.\n\nThe Tariff is gradually being assimilated to that of the Foreign Customs, and the result has been that many kinds of cargo formerly carried to and from Hong Kong in junks are now shipped by steamer. The import duties are the same for either way of shipment, and the steamers can in many cases offer better terms as regards freight. Waste silk and matting are the two principal exports thus affected.\n\n## Visit of Colonel Dessino to Canton.\n\nColonel Dessino, a Russian military officer, holding rank as Colonel de l'État Major, paid a visit to Canton at the end of February. He called upon the Governor and Tartar General, and for this purpose described himself as \"Imperial Russian Commercial Commissioner for Kuang-tung.\" The object of his mission was, he said, to see what possible opening there might be for Russian commerce, hitherto non-existent in this Province.\n\n## The Kerosene Oil Trade.\n\nMessrs. Arnhold, Karberg, and Co., agents for the Shell Transport and Trading Co., are now importing on their account large quantities of kerosene oil in bulk, which comes from Hongkong in a tank steamer, the \"Sabine Rickmers,\" and is made up in tins in Canton.\n\nSome anxiety is felt as regards trade prospects for this year; the customary rains have not yet fallen and it has been found impossible to plant the rice in many places where irrigation cannot be carried on. Fortunately, this is possible in most parts of the Delta, but in the west and north of the province, there are many districts which depend for water supply solely upon the rainfall, and anything approaching a rice famine would have a most serious effect upon the trade.\n\n## West River Steamers.\n\nIt is satisfactory to be able to record that the West River steamers \"Nanning\" and \"Sainam,\" which have been running at a loss ever since they were put on the river, made a profit of about 700 dollars as the result of their running during March. The improvement has been entirely on account of cargo.\n\n## Health of the Port.\n\nCholera has been very prevalent among the Chinese during the past two months, and many deaths have been reported. Matters have now improved considerably. The foreign community have suffered heavily, there having been six deaths among them from this disease, and two more from acute dysentery with choleraic symptoms.\n\n## Army Reform (Confidential).\n\nAs a result of the instructions issued in October last from the Central Government respecting changes in the army, the Board of Reorganization and the Military Bureau have jointly made report to the Viceroy submitting certain proposals for the application of the new scheme to the forces of Kuang-tung Province. The following is the substance of their Report:-\n\nWe would point out with reference to this subject that in the organization of foreign armies there are two chief divisions, the standing army and the reserve—these constitute the forces available for war and military movements.\n\nOn the other hand, if matters are allowed to continue in the present way, we shall become increasingly helpless. All we can do, under present financial conditions, is to remove from the army all useless persons, reform the discipline, and proceed to the energetic training and drilling of the forces now at our disposal. When, by these means, morale has been raised and a new organization introduced, it will be possible to remove time-honoured abuses and malpractices.\n\nAfter exhaustive inquiries and lengthy discussion with a view to the military requirements of Kuang-tung Province, we now have the honour to submit the following proposals:-\n\nThere should first be formed in Canton city a corps of infantry, one of artillery, and one of engineers, to be posted at various stations and continue their training there. These should constitute the nucleus of the new permanent force or standing army, should number 10,000 men, and be placed under the leadership of the Provincial General, who should remain in quarters with them. They should be divided as follows:-\n\n| Branch | Companies | Men |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Infantry | 12 | ... |\n| Artillery | 3 | 344 |\n| Engineers | 2 | ... |\n\nThe yearly expenses for such a force would be 430,000 taels.\n\nA separate force of 15,000 men should be trained to form a reserve in six main divisions, to be posted in detachments on the East, West, and North Rivers, and at the border stations of Chiu Chou, Lien Chou, and at Kao Chou and Ch'iung Chou. This force would cost yearly about 1,300,000 taels, and would be under the direction of the present military authorities at the places where they are stationed.\n\nFor the command of these two corps, careful choice should be made among those members of the present forces who have some knowledge of the use of fire-arms and artillery. The selection should first be made from the Li Ying or Army of the Green Standard, and if that source is insufficient, officers can be borrowed from the Kiangnan Chiang Brigade or Yüan Shih K'ai's standing army. Students from the Hunan Chün Academy can be brought to Canton to establish colleges attached to the various camps, so that the officers can from time to time take up courses of study.\n\nA separate Pay Department should be instituted, so that the officers can devote themselves solely to the training of the forces, and not have their attention diverted by other matters.\n\nThe duty of the police force would, of course, be to see to the preservation of order. The Green Standard Army, rid of its worthless and decrepit members, can be converted into such a force, which would number probably about 12,000 men.\n\nWe would beg your Excellency to submit these proposals to the Throne by memorial, and also to consult with the Tartar General respecting the question of whether the Banner Forces should be trained as a separate force or incorporated in the army.\n\nThe above plan is intended to be carried out in conjunction with the reduction by 20 per cent. of the provincial forces and Braves, as ordered by Imperial Decree last year, and with the disbanding of the Irregulars specially enlisted in 1900.\n\nM. Mandi and Count von Butler, agents for Messrs. Krupp and Sons, paid a prolonged visit to Canton during February. So far as can be ascertained, they have not succeeded in securing any contracts for the supply of arms.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-314 - Public Offices - 1902.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 391133, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-321 - Public Offices & Others - 1903", "page_number": 94, "title": "CO129-321 - Public Offices & Others - 1903", "content_text": "(No. 94.) My Lord,\n\nNo. 2.\n\nMr. Townley to the Marquess of Lansdowne.—(Received April 27.)\n\nPeking, March 12, 1903.\n\nI HAVE the honour to forward to your Lordship herewith a copy of a Report which I have received from Colonel Ducat, Military Attaché to this Legation, on the subject of the Reform movement in Southern China.\n\nI have forwarded a copy of Colonel Ducat's Report to the Governor of Hong Kong, who communicated to me a short time ago a copy of a despatch which he had addressed to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, reporting on the frustration at Hong Kong of a plot organized by the Reform party against the Chinese authorities at Canton, and giving a general account of the movement in the southern provinces.\n\nI have, &c.\n\n(Signed)\n\nWALTER TOWNLEY.\n\nInclosure in No. 2.\n\nReport by Colonel Ducat on the Reform Party in the South.\n\nI HAVE been trying for some time to get into touch with the Chinese Reform party in these parts and ascertain their aims and plans for the future. But it is very difficult in my position to approach them, as I knew they would be suspicious of my intentions, so I called on Mr. Chater, one of the oldest residents and well acquainted with the Colony, and asked him to assist me. He gave me letters to two Chinese, who knew very well who the Reformers were but were not in any way connected with them, and asked them to do what they could to help me. One of these men gave me the names of some of the leading Reform members, but stipulated that I should not mention him, but would do what I could on my own account to get information from them.\n\nAfter several interviews and conversations with some of these I have gathered the following information:\n\nThere are some fourteen or fifteen newspapers published here with the object of explaining to the people of the South the advantages of Western forms of Government and the objects of the Reform party in China. The proprietor of the \"China newspaper\" appears to be one of the leaders of the movement, and has been the most communicative. I hear from him that, at present, they do not see their way to deposing the Manchu dynasty, which is their ultimate aim, but they are aiming at making the South independent of the North; the South being all the country south of the Yangtsze. He says, supposing even that it were possible to overthrow the Manchus, they have no man they could instal as Emperor, who would, for certain, be acceptable to China, and he thinks that a Republic under a President would be the only form of Government possible. Consequently their primary object is to obtain independence for the South, and their efforts for the present are confined to Kwang-tüng and Kwang-hsi. Canton is the centre from which they hope to operate, but so far all attempts at a rising in Canton to depose the Manchu officials have failed, because information of the movement has always leaked out, and their idea for the future is to try and take Canton by a coup de main from outside.\n\nThe regular troops of Kwang-tüng number about 30,000, those of Kwang-hsi about 10,000. Most of these are local men, but about one-quarter are Hunanese, and the province of Hunan, according to the Reformers, is bitterly opposed to the Manchu dynasty. They accordingly do not believe that there will be much opposition from the soldiers, provided that the object of the rising is made known to them. The bulk of the population of Canton and the two provinces, they assert, are only too willing to throw off the Manchu yoke and would join the movement as soon as it was developed.\n\nSo the Reformers' plan is to march 3,000 men (which is the number they say they can count on) suddenly on Canton, and trust to the people and the soldiers joining them (this seems a small number for such an undertaking), but their difficulty is that it is impossible to collect a very large quantity of arms without being discovered; and they think that this number could be rapidly collected and distributed without exciting suspicion. Owing to the recent plot at Canton having miscarried they do not meditate any immediate action; but they tell me that there will be a rising shortly in Hunan, the headquarters of which will probably be at Siang-tan, south of Changsha. From all I can gather it will be a purely local rising and will be easily suppressed, but they are not at all communicative on the subject. The fact seems to be that the Reformers receive a certain amount of subscriptions and feel called on to show that they are doing something. They consequently assist and foment local risings which have no prospect of success, and have as their only result the worrying of officials and keeping the country disturbed.\n\nThey tell me that what they want is a man; and that when Li Hung-chang was at Canton they approached him, and asked him if, in the event of a general rising against the North, he would be willing to be nominated as President of the South, but he declined to have anything to do with them.\n\nI send this information for what it is worth, but I believe it is a true statement of the aims of the Reform party here at present.\n\nHong Kong, February 25, 1903.\n\n(Signed)\n\nC. M. DUCAT,\n\nLieutenant-Colonel.\n\n(No. 99.) My Lord,\n\nNo. 3.\n\nMr. Townley to the Marquess of Lansdowne.—(Received April 27.)\n\nPeking, March 12, 1903.\n\nI HAVE the honour to transmit to your Lordship herewith copies of correspondence upon the subject of the posts occupied by British troops in North China.\n\nA similar communication has been addressed to all the Legations having troops on the lines of communication between Peking and Tien-tsin, and between the latter place and the Great Wall.\n\n(Translation.) Sir,\n\nInclosure 1 in No. 3.\n\nPrince Ching to Mr. Townley.\n\nKuang Hsü, 27th year, 1st moon, 29th day (February 24, 1903).\n\nON the 19th instant received a despatch from his Excellency the Minister Superintendent of Northern Trade, in which his Excellency, after referring to the Protocol provision respecting the occupation by foreign troops of the lines of communication between the capital and the sea, goes on to state that between Tien-tsin and Shanhaikwan very much land has been occupied by the various foreign garrisons, and that while now the several contingents have been reduced, the amount of land and house property remaining in their occupation is by no means inconsiderable.\n\nHis Excellency has frequently suggested their restoration, but mostly without success; and the consequence is that the native authorities are beset with difficulties in transacting their official business, while the inhabitants of the places in question are rendered homeless and deprived of their livelihood.\n\nHis Excellency is aware of the high importance attached by all the Great Powers to the cultivation of friendly feeling and good relations between their countries and ours, and it is therefore clear that they should be handing back these places in due course to the advantage of the officials and people concerned. Of the ground thus occupied by various Powers, there is some which should be handed back at once; while there are other places which should be considered as lent to them, and for which they should pay rent—handing them back ultimately when the troops are withdrawn.\n\nHis Excellency asks me to bring this question to the attention of the foreign Representatives in Peking, and I therefore have the honour to forward to you copy of the list prepared by his Excellency, and to request that you may communicate it to the General Officer Commanding His Majesty's troops in the Tien-tsin-Shanhaikwan district with a view to his discussing the question satisfactorily with his Excellency Yuan Shih K'ai.\n\nWhile awaiting the honour of a reply, I avail, &c.\n\n[1918 dd-5]\n\nB 2\n\n90", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-321 - Public Offices & Others - 1903.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 391288, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-321 - Public Offices & Others - 1903", "page_number": 249, "title": "CO129-321 - Public Offices & Others - 1903", "content_text": "245\n\n2\n\nis a moral for the Mandarins in the fact that goods destined for consumption in China will always endeavour to approach their markets, as far as possible, by foreign routes.\n\nAfter leaving Wu Ting, we turned north-west up a narrow valley and into some very mountainous country, inhabited chiefly by Lolos, but with some well-watered, and therefore well-peopled, valleys; on the second day from Wu Ting, we passed the backbone of the range which forms the west limit of the basin of the An Ning River, Shih T'a La (8,000 feet), and descended through bare imposing mountain scenery to the ridge of Hao Chi Pa, where we camped with no water nearer than 700 feet below us. The country resembles the Wa hills, on the Burmah frontier.\n\nFrom Hao Chi Pa there is an easy descent down to the valley of Yuan Meng Hsien, but the city having been partially destroyed by the rebels, the officials' residence has been moved further down the valley to Ma Kai, a busy market of 400 houses, where there is a considerable traffic. The valley is well cultivated down to the Yang-tsze, which is 25 miles distant on the Chien Chang road. This valley is almost tropical, the height of Ma Kai being only 4,000 feet; sugar is grown in considerable quantities, and the whole look of the place is Szechuanese rather than Yunnanese. Leaving Ma Kai, we entered the hills to the west of the valley, and after a long march across the river whose head waters flow sluggishly across the plain of Chu Hsiung on the main Burmah road, and over a waterless range (5,900 feet), we descended into the narrow and poor valley of Miao Men (li-kin station and 150 houses in the principal village), and then passed by a defile into a narrow, but fertile, valley, with a number of Chinese villages. Here we put up at the Lung Ch'uan Temple (\"dragon spring\"), which has been restored by Colonel Li, formerly Commandant of the Lin An brigade in South Yünnan, who has beautified his ancestral home with the spoils, if not of war, at least of peace. Hence a climb over another main north and south range (7,200 feet) brought us down to the valley and busy city of Ta Yao, which contains about 5,000 inhabitants and is a busy market. It is one of the places which the opening of the Teng Yueh customs has brought within the sphere of Burmah trade influence. Much of the through traffic between West Yünnan and Szechuan passes this way, and there is a main road from Ta Yao to Jen Ho Kai, an important market and li-kin station near the Yang-taze, whence trade goes across to the Chien Chang Valley. Silk, ponies, tobacco, sugar, and Szechuan cotton cloth are the chief imports into Yunnan by this route.\n\nThree-quarters of the country hitherto traversed had been mountainous; the hills are mainly populated by Lolos, who form the majority of the crowd at the Ta Yao market. The Chinese have, however, already occupied most of the good valley lands, and will, no doubt, in time gradually extinguish the Lolos. The only product of the country besides mules and ponies which is worth mentioning is hemp, which the Lolos use for their coarse garments. It sells raw for 50 cash a catty (1 lb.) on the market at Ta Yao, and some of it finds its way to Teng Yueh.\n\nFrom Ta Yao as a centre, a number of cultivated valleys penetrate in various directions into the surrounding hills. Following one of these for 12 miles we crossed another low range running north and south, and looked down into the valley of Pei Yen Tsing (\"white salt wells\"), and across it on to vast confused mountain masses.\n\nWe camped 3 miles short of the wells; a sharp white frost fell in the night and nearly every other night for the rest of our journey.\n\nPei Yen Tsing is a filthy town of about 6,000 inhabitants, consisting of one long street in a close gorge, where brine wells have been bored. The output of salt is about 2,000 catties per day, and there is an official of the Salt Department in charge. The brine is brought up in leather buckets, let down by hand and then boiled in large open pans over charcoal fires.\n\nImmediately after leaving Pei Yen Tsing in a westerly direction, an abrupt and tiring ascent over a main range has to be made; from the summit of the Kuan Yin Miao pass the traveller descends through wild country to the K'ung Hsien Bridge by the banks of the K'ung Hsien River. This is a mountain stream which flows down to the Yang-tsze, and we ascended it for 19 miles through a magnificent defile, densely wooded, and with the side valleys finely terraced with rice-fields. The road from Pei Yen Tsing up over the mountains and along this gorge was once paved, and as there are clearly not enough inhabitants in the vicinity to have undertaken such a work, it seems, probably, that this was once a main trade route between Ta Li and Szechuan.\n\nLeaving this romantic valley, we ascended to the open plateau of Mi Tien, whence a level road to the south-west leads in two days to Yunnan Hsien on the Burmah high road, while another road to the north-west leads, through a defile in the hills, past the fertile valley of Chiao Ting, and so out on to the wide plain of Pin Chuan, which is the most important rift in the mountains between Ta Li and Yunnan-fu. This plain is about 3 miles long and 14 miles to 3 miles broad.\n\n3\n\nIt debouches on to the Yang-tsze at the important market of Chin Chiang Kai, one long day's march from Pin Chuan city; thence the high road leads to Yung Peh. Of recent years a considerable and lucrative trade has sprung up between West Yunnan and the trans-Yang-tsze Yung Peh district, specially those parts of it which are near the Yang-tsze and to the Szechuan border. The people of West Yunnan is supplied with sugar from this source, and also with tobacco; paper, oranges, and Shasi cloth are other objects of commerce, while opium, cotton, and gams move east in return across the Yang-tsze.\n\nThe south of the Pin Chuan Valley is divided by an easy col (7,250 feet) from the extensive plain of Yunnan Hsien, and this again is divided by one range from the valleys of Mi Tao and Meng Hua, which brings us near the Mekong River; the railway engineer who had got his alignment over on to the east bank of the Mekong would have an easy task to reach the Yang-tsze north of Pin Chuan.\n\nA great part of the Pin Chuan Valley is barren, owing to an insufficient supply of water; here, as in so many parts of Yunnan, scientific irrigation would work wonders. The city of Pin Chuan contains only one business street and a number of ancestral temples, and not more than 4,000 inhabitants, but there are two busy little markets in the plain, at Niu Kai, 7 miles north of the city, and at Pin Chi, 6 miles to the south-west. This valley, together with Yung Peh, ought now to get its foreign supplies wholly from Teng Yueh.\n\nIndian yarns of the coarser counts are likely to remain for many years the staple Note on cotton imports of Teng Yueh. I therefore append some notes on the cotton trade generally trade in Yünnan:\n\n(a.) Raw cotton is imported almost solely for the purpose of wadding garments and quilts.\n\n(b) The imports of Manchester goods are small, the annual value being from 55,000 to 100,000. The well-to-do inhabitants of the towns are Manchester's chief customers, and they do not form a large class in Yünnan, where there is only one town (the capital) of over 60,000 inhabitants, and only three others (Yung Chang, Chao Tong, and Chù Tsing) of over 20,000.\n\nThere is, however, a chance of extending the foreign piece-goods trade in the Yung Chang and Teng Yueh Valleys, where many people have travelled in Burmah, and have a taste for foreign cloth, and in many parts of Yunnan I think American drills may find favour.\n\n(c.) The Shasi cloth, so well known along the Yang-tsze, comes into Yünnan from Szechuan by Lao Wa Tan; it is still the principal clothing of the people in the Chao Tong district, but is losing ground almost everywhere on account of its price.\n\n(d.) All other cottons have in the last twelve years rapidly yielded in public favour before \"yang sha pu,\" or cloth locally woven from imported yarns. The great centre of this industry is the Hsin Hsing Valley, three days south of Yunnan-fu. This valley and the country near it take some 40,000 piculs yearly, and the manual dexterity of the weavers has attained so high a standard that Hsin Hsing cloth is distributed all over the province, especially in the Ta Li district; the reason for the establishment of this industry at Hsin Hsing is that the population is dense and is near a foreign custom-house, so that goods can be brought in cheaply under transit pass from Mengtse.\n\nHad we been wise in time, Teng Yuch would have been an open port ten years ago, and with the cheap and regular Tariff of the Imperial Customs, the weaving industry would certainly have established itself in the Yung Chang or Teng Yueh Valleys. The disadvantage to us of its being at Hsin Hsing is that there Japanese and Tonkin yarns can compete with Bombay on favourable terms, while near Teng Yueh the yarn would all be Indian.\n\nYunnan-fu takes about 15,000, and Chủ Tsing, in East Yunnan, about 12,000 piculs of yarn annually; these, however, are consumed locally, and there is no export of cloth to speak of from these districts.\n\nI was glad to observe that attempts are now being made to start weaving all over West Yunnan, notably at Yung Chang and Hoching Chou, and even that yarns can now go from Teng Yueh into South-west Szechuan and return thence to Yung Peh in the form of woven cloth.\n\nFashions, of course, vary, and there are many districts which could be supplied more cheaply from Teng Yueh which at present prefer Shasi or Hsin Hsing goods, and from the point of view of wholesale manufacture for export to other districts, as apart from merely supplying local demand by local domestic industry, merchants complain that trade and mule...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-321 - Public Offices & Others - 1903.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 392998, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-323 - Acting Governor May Governor Nathan - 1904 [6-7]", "page_number": 179, "title": "CO129-323 - Acting Governor May Governor Nathan - 1904 [6-7]", "content_text": "No. 138.\n\nIII.\n\n(From His Majesty's Acting Consul General, Canton, to the Acting Colonial Secretary.)\n\nHIS MAJESTY'S CONSULATE GENERAL, CANTON, 5th May, 1904.\n\nSIR,-With reference to my Despatch No. 120 of April 18th* on the HUNG TSUN-FUK case, I have the honour to inform you that CHANG C'HO-TING was executed yesterday in the presence of two members of the Staff of this Consulate General. I enclose a copy of Mr. Vice-Consul GILES' report on the subject.\n\nI also enclose a translation* of a Despatch received from the Viceroy, in which His Excellency apologises for the infringement of Hongkong territory, and thanks the Hongkong Government for the assistance given in the investigation of the whole case.\n\nI replied to this Despatch yesterday in the terms of enclosure 3.*\n\nI have, &c.,\n\nC. W. CAMPBELL,\n\nActing Consul General.\n\nNo. 157.\n\nV.\n\n(From His Majesty's Acting Consul General, Canton, to the Acting Colonial Secretary.)\n\nHIS MAJESTY'S CONSULATE GENERAL, CANTON, 27th May, 1904.\n\nSIR,-With reference to your letter of May 10th*, the contents of which I communicated to the Viceroy as requested, I have the honour to enclose, for the information of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government of Hong Kong, a copy and translation of a Despatch received yesterday. The Imperial Decree therein enclosed appears to me to be satisfactory, and I propose to inform the Viceroy that as soon as I receive His Excellency's assurance that the punishments stated have been carried out the HUNG TSUN-FUK case will be considered closed.\n\nI have, &c.,\n\nC. W. CAMPBELL,\n\nActing Consul General.\n\n(Enclosure to No. 138 of the 5th May, 1904. From Mr. B. Giles to Mr. C. W. Campbell, CMG.)\n\nHIS MAJESTY'S CONSULATE GENERAL, CANTON, 4th May, 1904.\n\nSIR,-With reference to the case of the murder of HUNG TSUN-FUK by CHANG C'HO-T'ING in Hongkong, I have the honour to report that, in accordance with your instructions, I proceeded this afternoon to the execution ground to be present at the execution of CHANG C'HO-TING by the Native Authorities. On arriving at the place Mr. MAJOR, who accompanied me, identified the criminal, who was then immediately beheaded in our presence.\n\nI have, &c.,\n\nBERTRAM GILES,\n\nVice-Consul.\n\n(From the Acting Colonial Secretary to His Majesty's Acting Consul General, Canton.)\n\nCOLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE, HONGKONG, 10th May, 1904.\n\nSIR,-I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter No. 138 of the 5th instant, in which you state that CHANG CHO-TING was executed on the 4th instant, and enclosing a translation of a letter from the Viceroy of the Two Kwangs in which he apologises for the violation of British Sovereignty committed at the instigation of Chinese Officials in connection with the case of HUNG TSUN-FUK. I am to request you to be so good as to inform the Viceroy that this Government accepts his expressions of regret at the circumstance. His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government felt satisfied that when the facts were made known to His Excellency the Viceroy, he would use every effort to bring the offenders to justice, and expects in due course to receive an assurance that the other persons implicated in the outrage have also undergone suitable punishment.\n\nI have, &c.,\n\nA. M. THOMSON,\n\nActing Colonial Secretary.\n\n(Enclosure to No. 157 of the 27th May, 1904. Translation of a Despatch from Viceroy Ts'en to Mr. Campbell.)\n\nSIR,-With reference to the case of HUNG TSUN-FUK, I have the honour to inform you that I memorialised the Throne, praying that all the officials who had been implicated in the affair should be dealt with, each according to his deserts. On the 17th of May last I received an Imperial Edict, copy of which I herewith transmit for your information.\n\nI have, &c.,\n\nCopy of Imperial Edict.\n\n(Viceroy's Seal.)\n\nWith reference to the Memorial of Viceroy Ts'EN, praying for the punishment of the spy who compassed the death of the man he had deceived, thereby violating the territory of Hongkong and received a reward under false pretences; and that of the officials who connived at his offence; we hereby decree that HO WEI-TSUNG, Senior Lieutenant in charge of the 4th Battalion of the 1st Division of the Provincial Admiral's troops; LI SHAN, Senior Lieutenant in charge of the 4th Battalion of the 4th Division under the command of the Colonel stationed at Ch'ih-hsi; FANG HSING-KUO, SU TING-CHEN and LI CHIN-YUEH, Senior Sub-Lieutenants, and the deceased Sergeant CHU CH'ANG are to be cashiered. CH'ANG-CH'ING, Admiral for the Province of Kuang-tung, who was guilty of neglect of duty, is to be removed from his post as a warning to others. For the rest, the matter is to be dealt with as suggested by the Viceroy.\n\nNo. 185.\n\nVI.\n\n(From His Majesty's Acting Consul General, Canton, to the Acting Colonial Secretary.)\n\nHIS MAJESTY'S CONSULATE GENERAL, CANTON, 20th June, 1904.\n\nSIR,-With reference to my letter No. 157 of May 27th, I have the honour to enclose a copy† and translation of a Despatch from the Viceroy, in which His Excellency states that Admiral HO has been removed, and that the minor officials concerned in the HUNG TSUN-FUK case have been dismissed.\n\nI have informed the Viceroy that the case may now be considered closed.\n\nI have, &c.,\n\nC. W. CAMPBELL.\n\nActing Consul General.\n\n* Not printed.\n\n† Not printed.\n\n178", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-323 - Acting Governor May Governor Nathan - 1904 [6-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 394584, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-325 - Public Offices & Others - 1904", "page_number": 574, "title": "CO129-325 - Public Offices & Others - 1904", "content_text": "C.O \n\n32877 \n\nRece \n\n& \n\n571 \n\nbort of Wn Ting Fang, then Chinese Almister Washington \n\ns the rest of the survey made by Mr. clay Parsons, the syndicate's engineer, in rdance with the terms of the Washington ecment of 1898, it was found that the cost of Tine would be considerably more than the first mates on both sides there was, moreover, a tre to modify and extend some of the original ditions. A supplementary agreement was, refore, required; and the syndicate sent an erican lawyer of distinction, Mr. Clarence y, to negotiate the same with Shông in the mer of 1899. After long and vexatious pour- Hers-wherein French and Belgian influence again openly exercised to frustrate the erican syndicate's aims-Mr. Cary concluded work at the end of November, and his ft contract was submitted for ratification at ing and New York respectively. \n\nfranco-Belgian opposition to the American ertaking was intensified when, upon publica- 1 of the British Blue-book [China, No. 1 of 1899] scame known that British capital had been ited by the Americans to share in the enter- c. The French Consul-General at Shanghai ormed Shêng, shortly after Mr. Cary's arrival \n\nthe scene, that China would be held guilty of faith if she accepted the introduction of tish capital for this railway, and similar repre- tations were made at Peking by the Russian ration. Mr. Cary, although strongly supported Washington and Peking, experienced in- erable difficulty in obtaining any satisfaction interviews with Sheng, extended over several ths; and it was openly stated by the Franco- gian party at the time that Sheng dared not! anything contrary to their views in this Her. Suddenly, and without apparent cause, anch opposition ceased, Shông became tract- e, and the Belgians seemed reconciled to the vitable. The American \n\nsed \n\nattribute to \n\nthis state of affairs the firmness of their OWN attitude; Reality it was due to the fact that Belgian ivity had changed its field from Shanghai to York and its method of attack from the stal political to the flanking movement acial. After the disgrace of Ll Hung-chang knowing the views of Chang Chilelung, would not have been prudent for Shéng to Selaim his sympathies for the Belgian group; t he was undoubtedly aware of the new plan ampaign, and he has since done his utmost to port it, even when compelled by public nion to memorialize the Throne in favour maintaining inviolate the American status of jayndicate. \n\nsyndicate were \n\nFowards the close of 1899 and before the con- Bon of Mr. Cary's negotiations with Sheng, eral Whittier, now president of the Americau m Development Company, was employed, lex instructions from the Belgian group, to are by purchase in New York a controlling aher of the original shares. Prominent in the gian Company, in which King Leopold has personally interested, were Colonel Thys, Congo fame, and Senator de Volder, ex- ister of Finance; their first object was to re the control of this important trunk line, it was materially facilitated by the fact that ce the death of Senator Brice the syndicato lost the energetic and distinctly American racter which, as president, he had Infused its affairs, and which had induced soveral pitalists to support his enterprise. Moreover, arch, 1900, came the first signs of the Boxer ement, and as it grew the objects of the Belgian ap became correspondingly easier of attain- at. In the meantime Sheng professed to regard facts with doubt and the whole affair with in- erence, and it was not until the Belgians had red the rights over a controlling interest that proceeded to telegraph to Wu Ting Fang at hington his authority to sign this American \n\nact whereof the rights could not sferred to people of other nationality.\" the syndicate began work, with $3,000,000 tal anbscribed by the stockholders, on the struction of the first section of the railway: hwords from Canton. Of this capital two- ds was provided by the Belgien, and one-į d by the American, interest. Nevertheless, \n\n\"be \n\nduring the construction of this section the outward appearance of American nationality was maintained. The president of the company in New York and its general manager and staff in China were of American nationality and instinct, and it was not till 1903 that the Continental group. began to assert its controlling right. How that right has been asserted, what intrigues have been carried on in New York, Washington, and Shang- hai, space does not permit me to describe. Suffco it to say that, after long negotiations for a proposed separation of interests (which Sheng was quito ready to entertain), the agents of King Leopold,who control the directorate,showed their band unmistakably at the beginning of the present year. The accounts of the Brussels office of the syndicate were in dispute, no further capital was forthcoming, affairs in New York were at a deadlock, work was stoppel on the railway. and the general manager at Shanghai recalled, Since then Mr. Parsons has been compelled to resign the presidency of the board, most of the American subscribed capital has been refunded by the Belgians, and the general manager's services have been terminated. The board of directors has become overwhelmingly Belgian, and its operations are openly in sympathy with those of the Peking-Ian-kau Syndicate, naively referred to by General Whittier as the Northern Belgian group,\" and, if the policy of Colonel Thys continues to be as successful as it has been, the amalgamation of the Peking-Han-kau with the Han-kau-Canton Railway under Franco-Belgian direction and control, can only be a matter of time. That, under such conditions, the American Government should have consented to recognize the syndicato as an American corporation is a! fact which speaks well for the adroit diplomacy of Sheng, and his latest special mission to Washing- ton; but it is genuinely deplored by Chang Chih- tung and the many uative officials who share his views in this matter and who desire to see the contract annulled. \n\nIn recent correspondence published in the New York Journal of Commerce, having reference to the international aspect of the cuse, General Whittier, defending the position of the Belgian interest, alleges that the Belgian company of the northern line has a right of reversion in the American concession, should the American con- cessionaries fail to carry it out,\" and he adds that this right was granted by the Imperial Chinese Government, From this statement, apparently accepted in good faith not only by the American Press, but by the United States Legation in Peking, it has been deduced that, because the Belgians are entitled to such reversion, the American nationality of the under- taking need not be too strongly defended. As a matter of fact, however, no such reversionary rights exist. In April, 1890, when the Peking-Han-kau railway loan was issued in Brussels, the pre- ferential right in question was referred to in the prospectus. Questioned by the British Minister, the Tsung-li-Yamên denied that any ench promise had been given, and on May 10 wrote a formal despatch stating that \"no sneh stipulation was contained in the Belgian agree! ment, nor had \"there been any subsequent arrangement of the kind.\" (Page 156, Blue-book of 1899.) Yet a letter had been written by the Director-General of Railways, Sheng Ta-jon, to the Belgian Syndicate on June 26, 1898, giving them rights of reversion to the southern trunk line \"in the event of the preliminary Washington contract not being definitely concluded; but from the above-quoted reply of the Chinese to the British Government it is evident that this promise was unauthorized, and possibly unknown to the Yauen. Sheng's action, as usual, reffects on his integrity, but, inasmuch as the Washington con- tract was subsequently concluded, whatever rights the Belgians muy have had must thereby have lapsed. Shông's letter of June 26 is appended to the official text of the Peking-Han-kan contract, so that neither the British nor the Chinese Govern- went had any valid excuse for being in ignorance of · its purport. Nor can the recent Belgian claims to reversionary rights advanced both at Peking and at Washington ba recognized. To quote once more the words of Lord Salisbury (May 26, 1808), “a concession of this nature is no longer a commer- cial or industrial enterprise, and becomes a political movement against British interests in the region of the Yang-tsze.\" England obtained a definite guarantee in 1899 that China had given no such reversionary rights to the Bolgians; the. claims thereto recently advanced are therefore", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-325 - Public Offices & Others - 1904.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 403491, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-331 - Public Offices - 1905", "page_number": 400, "title": "CO129-331 - Public Offices - 1905", "content_text": "## 22\n\n4. There is much to be said for the proposal to deal with the question of suzerainty first and that of the frontier afterwards, but this will undoubtedly protract the settlement of the latter question to a distant date; and if we at once adopt the frontier-line proposed in my last letter, I should be disposed to advise that both matters should be taken up with the Chinese simultaneously. The cession of all rights in Raskam and the Western Taghdumbash should prove a great inducement to make the definition of the frontier acceptable to China.\n\n## Inclosure 34 in No. 1.\n\n### Consul Macartney to Mr. Colvin\n\nCamp Yarkand, October 2, 1904.\n\nI HAVE the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, dated the 2nd September last, calling for a report from me on the following matters in connection with the frontier between Kashmir and New Dominion:\n\n| Matter | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| (a) | The extent to which rights in the western extremity of the Taghdumbash Pamir have recently been exercised by the Kanjutis; |\n| (b) | Measures which it would be practicable to adopt for effectively asserting the rights of the Mir of Hunza in the country referred to, in the event of China acting inconsistently with such rights; |\n| (c) | Measures for securing the observance of the frontier which it has been proposed should be treated as having been accepted by China. |\n\n2. In reply, I beg to state as follows:\n\n3. With reference to (a). Before and since 1891, the year in which Hunza was annexed by us, the Kanjutis have levied, yearly, a tax of numdahs and woollen ropes from the Wakhis on the Taghdumbash Pamir. It is believed that the Wakhis in the two valleys leading from the Kilik and the Mintika Passes and joining at Mintika Aghaz and thence in the combined valley (Taghdumbash) as far down as Dafdar (about 30 miles south of Tashkurghan) pay this tax. No doubt, in former times, those who lived to the north of this place, down to Tashkurghan, were also more or less subjected to this imposition. But I think the tax was forcibly levied chiefly in the country south of Dafdar. Dafdar may therefore be said to have been the limit up to which the Kanjutis used to exercise an effective influence. The tax is still collected; and the last time this right was exercised was in this year. The matter was reported to this office by our Sarikol newswriter in his diary in the following terms: \"August 5, 1904. - Zarparast of Hunza, with nine men, arrived here to take the yearly tribute from the Taghdumbash.\"\n\n4. With reference to (b) and (c). No doubt, in the slave-raiding days, before we annexed Hunza and the Chinese established troops in Tashkurghan, the Mir of Hunza was well-nigh the Ruler of the Taghdumbash. Recently, however, the situation has altered materially. The Chinese have informally acquiesced, on the one side, to the Russian occupation of the Pamirs in the Upper Oxus basin, and, on the other, to our annexation of Hunza. But whilst resigning themselves to these political changes, they have conceived for themselves pretty decided notions as to what their new boundary is. For all intents and purposes, they have taken this to be the two watersheds, the one separating the Taghdumbash River from the Upper Oxus on the east, and the other separating the Taghdumbash and the Raskam Rivers from the tributaries of the Indus on the south. They claim, therefore, as theirs the two valleys, the Kara Chukur and the Mintika, which we wish to have incorporated within our boundary; and I doubt if anything short of actual force would make them relinquish their claim. The Chinese are by nature tenacious about their frontier-line, and in recent years, they have furnished several instances in which they have asserted themselves against us, to prevent any confusion as to our respective spheres. In 1891 or 1892, whilst shooting in the Kara Chukur Valley, the Earl of Dunmore and Major Roche built, at their camp at the foot of the Kilik Pass, a sort of shelter consisting, I believe, of a rough stone wall. This erection was removed, by orders of the Taotai of Kashgar, immediately after the gentlemen referred to left Kara Chukur. Then, a few years later, in 1895, when the Anglo-Russian Pamir Boundary Commission was at work, Colonel Holdich crossed by the Paik Pass on to the Taghdumbash Pamir; and whilst travelling towards Tashkurghan, he was abruptly brought to a halt by a party of Chinese soldiers headed by an officer, who, having got news at Tashkurghan of Colonel Holdich's movements, came to check his further progress. Then, again, there is the incident of the topographical pillars erected by Captain Deasy whilst surveying in the Taghdumbash country; the Chinese took care to have these effaced, lest they should be said to be boundary-marks.\n\n5. These facts show that the Chinese are on the watch; and probably, in the present case, they will be found to be even more than usually so, in view of the proximity of the Taghdumbash Pamir to Russian territory. They know fully well what hysterical shrieks for compensation will be raised the moment the Russians hear that the Chinese are bartering away to us a piece of land in which the Russians claim a reversionary interest as important as in the Taghdumbash Pamir.\n\n6. Under these circumstances, I think it improbable that the Chinese will be easily induced to relinquish to us any territory, however small, on their side of the Mintika and of the Kilik Passes. If the Kanjutis came to claim their numdahs and ropes, the Chinese would, no doubt, continue to humour them, out of deference, as they would probably say, to a long-standing custom, but they would never allow this claim to be magnified into a right of taxation, and much less into one of territorial jurisdiction; and I am persuaded that, were the Mir of Hunza to send his men to assert his rights by establishing an outpost, say, at Mintika Aghaz or at Dafdar, the Chinese would immediately resort to force to turn them out.\n\n7. So much, then, for the Western Taghdumbash. Circumstances appear to be somewhat different in regard to the other tract, namely, about Darwaza, which we desire to secure on the northern side of the main watershed. No doubt, were the Chinese asked if Darwaza was within their territory, they would say yes, after they have discovered that it is situated on their side of the watershed. But we also have a good case. In the first place, Darwaza is within the actual limits of the territory of the Mir of Hunza, and secondly, the place is so inaccessible that, however much the Chinese might resent its inclusion by Kanjut, they would certainly not attempt to oust the Kanjutis from it. The thing, however, in this connection likely to give us most trouble is the cry which the Russians will raise: \"The English have crossed the Hindoo Kush. Russia must seek a new adjustment of frontier with Kashgaria.\" I may incidentally mention that our boundary in this region is closely watched by the Russians here. Only three weeks ago, happening to be on a visit to Major Lastochkin, a Russian General Staff officer now on intelligence duty in Kashgar, I found him trying to draw me into a discussion with reference to the accuracy of a Russian map, whereon the Indian boundary was traced along the Raskam River.\n\n8. Supposing that the policy of the Government is to get the whole frontier question, including the Chinese claim of suzerainty over Hunza, settled once for all, and that regardless of possible Russian counter-movements, then I would respectfully suggest the following line of action in our negotiations with China:\n\n9. The matter of suzerainty should be treated first and separately from the general frontier question.\n\n10. We have in our hand a pretty good card in the Hunza claims to Raskam; and it ought to be sufficient to win for us the release of that State from the shadowy rights of China over it. At this stage, however, no hint should be given of our intention to secure any tract of country on the Chinese side of the watershed. Taking up an aggrieved tone, we might explain to the Chinese Government that the Mir of Hunza was weary of carrying on negotiations over Raskam, negotiations which led to no result, and that, with our consent, he has abandoned his claims over that country; but that, on the other hand, he will henceforth discontinue the yearly exchange of presents with the authorities in the New Dominion.\n\n11. I do not believe the Chinese would grieve very much over the loss of the Hunza tribute. It is to be hoped that without making any undue fuss, they will give Hunza the requisite discharge.\n\n12. Once having formally obtained this discharge, we might raise the frontier question. In doing this, we might draw the Chinese Government's attention to the existence of Sir Claude MacDonald's despatch of the 14th March, 1899, and might ...\n\n*The late Huang Taotai of Kashgar informed me probably in 1899 that he and the then Titai had been ordered to report to the Tsung-li Yamen with reference to certain frontier proposals made by the British Minister in Peking, and that a report was accordingly submitted. I believe this matter was referred to in my diary. But as I am writing from memory, not having my files at hand for reference, I am unable to state the facts very accurately.*\n\n## 23 \n## 393", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-331 - Public Offices - 1905.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 405591, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-335 - Governor Nathan - 1906 [8-10]", "page_number": 133, "title": "CO129-335 - Governor Nathan - 1906 [8-10]", "content_text": "# Sab Enclosure to Enclosure of Secret Despatch of 24/8/06\n## 129\n### Translation\n\nSir,\n\n2nd August, 1906.\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge the receipt on the 20th July of your dispatch on the subject of the \"Sainam\" piracy case, and I further beg to express my satisfaction at your consent, in our personal interview at Ahangoa on the 24th July, to assist me in devising some satisfactory scheme for the protection of steam vessels.\n\nAfter the accident to the S.S. \"Sainam\", I immediately telegraphed orders that stringent measures should be taken to search out and deal with the pirates. I directed Colonel Huang Pei-sung with Commodores Lin and Chiu of the River Police to despatch launches with troops to proceed to the scene and operate against the robbers both on the waterways and ashore, and to still further ensure the apprehension of the chief offenders I requested the Admiral to proceed personally to superintend the search, so that I have certainly spared no efforts in dealing with the case. The murderer, Liang A Chiu, who shot Mr. Nacionali, has been arrested, as have also Chang A Ping, Chen A Chiu, and Li A Chien, who were implicated in the piracy. The important pirates having all been seized, I am now taking measures to secure the apprehension of the rest, which should, I think, be effected without much difficulty.\n\nThis province, as you are well aware, has always been a hotbed of piracy, and since my appointment as Viceroy the reorganisation of its policing arrangements has been my daily occupation. Notorious pirate chiefs, such as Wu Hsin, Lin Kua Ssu, Chen Na Hang Hai, Tai Mei Hsiang, and Hsu Ta Ming Chin, have all been captured one after another, and in addition to these, in three years altogether more than 10,080 pirates have been punished, exclusive of those who, offering resistance, were killed on the spot. Formerly over one", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-335 - Governor Nathan - 1906 [8-10].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 406839, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-337 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1906", "page_number": 135, "title": "CO129-337 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1906", "content_text": "[This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government.]\n\n# SOUTH-WEST CHINA..\n\nCONFIDENTIAL.\n\n[2511]\n\nNo. 1.\n\nC.\n\n4680\n\n[January 20.]\n\n## SECTION 1.\n\nRed? Rec 9 FEB 0\n\n132\n\nActing Consul Litton to the Marquess of Lansdowne.—(Received January 20, 1906,)\n\n(No. 17.) My Lord,\n\nTengyueh, December 19. 1905.\n\nIN continuation of my despatches No. 15 of the 9th September and No. 16 of the 1st October last, I have the honour to submit a copy of a further Report (No. 23 of to-day's date) which I have addressed to Sir Ernest Satow, on the subject of the recent lama disturbances in North-west Yünnan.\n\nI have, &c.\n\n(Signed)\n\nG. LITTON.\n\n## Inclosure in No. 1.\n\n(No. 23.) Sir,\n\nActing Consul Litton to Sir E. Satow.\n\nTengyueh, December 19, 1905.\n\nREFERRING to my Reports No. 18 of the 9th September and No. 19 of the 1st October last, I understand that the Consul-General has kept you informed of the progress of events in connection with the suppression of the lama disturbances in North-west Yünnan.\n\nIn the course of my recent journey up the Salween I passed over to the Mekong, which I reached at a point only three stages south of Wei Hsi. I have also received several letters from the French missionaries. I may therefore submit a summary of the information which I have gathered, together with some observations thereon.\n\nThe rebellion collapsed in North-west Yünnan chiefly because it had been so vigorously suppressed in the Batang district of Szechuan. This cut the ground from under the feet of the Yunnan lamas, and left no course open to them except retreat into Thibet. The French Bishop of Tachienlu journeyed in October from Batang to the Yang-tsze frontier near Atentse. He writes that in many districts the lamas, and indeed the whole male Thibetan population, have been practically exterminated. It is further credibly reported that the villagers, as soon as they found that things were going badly for their lama oppressors, turned against them, and in several cases arrested and handed over to the Chinese the rebel leaders.\n\nChang T-tai, the provincial Commander-in-chief, advanced from Wei Hsi to Atentse in October without any fighting, but his troops impartially pillaged the villages of friends and foes alike, while the General himself made no difficulty about granting a free pardon to any one who could pay for it. The only serious military operation was the capture of the important lamasery of Tung-chu-lin (situated between Peng-tzu-la and Atentse, on the Mekong-Yang-tsze divide) by a body of Kwangsi braves under Colonel Elsieh, the newly-appointed Colonel at Wei Hsi. This is a very large and rich lamasery, and its capture seems to have crushed any further resistance on the part of the lamas. The Kwangsi men, though wholly without discipline, are undoubtedly ferocious when there is a chance of plunder, and horrible stories are circulated of how they ripped open their wounded enemies, devoured their hearts and livers, and so forth.\n\nIt is believed that the Yünnan Government has now been brought to see the necessity of inflicting severe punishment on all the lamas and Headmen guilty of murder and outrage. Prefect Li, the former Li Chiang Prefect, now temporarily degraded, has been appointed on a special mission to restore order and negotiate with the French fathers.\n\nThe surviving French priests have now returned to their posts. The country has been pillaged by both lamas and Chinese, otherwise quiet seems to have been restored.\n\nThanks to the prudence of its Sub-Prefect, who absolutely refused to allow Chinese ...\n\n[1838 -1]", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-337 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1906.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 407353, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-337 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1906", "page_number": 649, "title": "CO129-337 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1906", "content_text": "640\n\n4\n\nLiu Kuo-liang, Captain of the City Guard; Yen Shang-Chung, sergeant in the Guard of the Hsin-chien Magistrate; Wu Ting-k'uei, sergeant in the right battalion, are to be cashiered. Li Hung-yüan, sergeant in the left battalion; Liu Ching-t'ai, Commandant of the 3rd Battalion of the 1st Brigade of the Territorial Army; and Wei Ting, Captain in the same battalion, are to be deprived of their buttons; Cheng Yün-hsien and Hsiang Kuan-pang, who both possess hereditary ranks, are to be fined one year's emoluments, and the expectant Magistrate, Huang Chung, of the South Police-station in Nanchang city, has three entries of default recorded against him.\n\nIn addition to the punishments of the ringleaders and officials above mentioned, their Excellencies stated that a Proclamation would be issued by the Governor of Kiangsi, acknowledging that the late Magistrate of Nanchang, Chiang Chao-t'ang, had committed suicide, and that an undertaking had been given by the Chinese Government not to permit the local officials, gentry, or people to do honour to his memory.\n\nYour Highness is aware that in the month of March last, as the result of an inquiry conducted while Mr. Werner, His Majesty's Consul at Kiukiang, was at Nanchang, it was arranged that the following punishments should be inflicted on the persons concerned in the murders of Mr. and Mrs. Kingham, and in the destruction of their property :--\n\nNamePunishment\n\nHsü Tê-fên, Deputy in the Industrial School, Wa Chên-jo, Deputy in the Foreign Bureau. Kêng Ch'ao-t'ai, Superintendent of the Mint. Hsiung Lan-sên, Ch'ang Pei-Chün (Regular Army). Hsiung Yi-Shêng, Ch'ang Pei-Chin (Regular Army). Pao Chiêng-huang, Chiêng Shou Ying (City Guard). Pao Pu-k'uei, Chêng Shou Ying (City Guard). Chang Yu-ch'uan, Ching Ch'a Chü (Police). Lu Chin-piao, Ching Cha Cha (Police). Shen-Fu-hàng, Ching Cha Chủ (Police). Chi-Ping-k'an, Ching Ch'a Chu (Police). P'an Têng-hsien, Lieutenant of Cavalry. Ho Han-wên, Lieutenant of Cavalry. Wang Hsi-lin, Lieutenant of Cavalry.Decapitation.\nHsü Tso-chün, sergeant of the Provincial Guard.Eight years' imprisonment.\nSix years' imprisonment.\nHsieh Yu-lung Tan Chin-kang Wei Tê-sheng Chou Lao-érh ÏIsiao Fa Li La-tzü Hu Tang-poo Li Hslich-pêng Wang Mu-shui Li Kuang-hua Chih Hsin-p'u Wang Wei-lin Hsing Tsai-kn. Heiung Ping-nao.. Chên Hsi-feng Yang Lia-chin Ch'en Sheng-luTwo years' hard labour.\nOne year's hard labour.\n\nI have great pleasure in submitting these names to your Highness, and to request, on behalf of His Majesty's Government, that a substantial reward may be given to each for his courageous and highly meritorious conduct.\n\nIf your Highness will be so good as to inform me that the punishments above mentioned will be faithfully carried out, that the sum of 4,700l. will be paid to His Majesty's Consul at Kiukiang (either in Kiukiang or Shanghae, as he will select), and that the officers and men whose names I have indicated will be rewarded, I shall at once inform His Majesty's Government and recommend that the case be closed.\n\nI avail, &c.\n\n(Signed) LANCELOT D. CARNEGIE.\n\nInclosure 3 in No. 1.\n\n(Translation.)\n\nSir,\n\nIt was also arranged verbally by Sir Ernest Satow with the Wai-wu Pu that the Kiangsi authorities should pay a sum for the maintenance of the surviving infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Kingham, in addition to compensation for the house and property destroyed by the mob, and the total amount required for these purposes has now been fixed by His Majesty's Government at 4,700l. This sum is exclusive of certain small claims for the destruction of property belonging to British missionaries, which have already been satisfied by the Provincial Government of Kiangsi.\n\nI should add that Mr. Werner has brought to the notice of His Majesty's Government the names of the following officers and men in the service of the Chinese Government who exerted themselves to protect the lives and property of foreigners during this lamentable occurrence :--\n\nHung Wei-lin, Commodore of the River Fleet.\nWu Mei-t'ing, Captain of a gun-boat.\nLin Kuo-tung, Squadron Commander.\nChiến Chin-tang, Commandant in the Chang Pei-Chúa.\nHung Chan-k'uei, Major in the Right Battalion.\nLiu Chu-shu, Lieutenant-Colonel in the City Guard.\nWang Tê-sheng, Captain of the City Guard.\nLiu Hsin-ch'uan, Captain of Cavalry.\nTs'ao Tê-fu, Inspector of the 1st Battalion of the Territorial Army.\nSun Lang, Police Deputy.\nHsu Hui-ch'uan, Police Deputy.\n\nPrince Ching to Mr. Carnegie.\n\nKuang Hsü, 32nd year, 5th month, 9th day (June 30, 1906).\n\nI HAVE the honour to acknowledge receipt of your note of the 27th June on the subject of the Nanchang missionary case [note of the 27th June quoted at length].\n\nI have the honour to state, in reply, that this Board will not fail to communicate to the provincial authorities of Kiangsi the punishments to be inflicted on the persons found guilty of participation in this outbreak, in accordance with the list in your note, and with instructions to give due effect thereto.\n\nAs regards the sum of 4,700l. to be paid as compensation and for the maintenance of the infant survivor, payment will be made to His Britannic Majesty's Consul at Kinkiang within three months; while we are also communicating to the Governor of Kiangsi the list of officers who exerted themselves in this case in affording protection, with instructions that they should be granted suitable rewards.\n\nThe harmonious settlement of this case affords an eloquent testimony of your country's friendship, for which my colleagues and myself desire to express our profound appreciation.\n\nWhile trusting that you will communicate this reply to His Majesty's Government and recommend that the case be closed, I avail, &c.\n\nInclosure 4 in No. 1.\n\nAgreement between Wai-wu Pu and French Minister at Peking.\n\nDES troubles ayant récemment éclaté à Nantchang, au cours desquels des Français ont trouvé la mort et l'école et la mission ont été incendiées, les Gouvernements Français et Chinois, désireux d'arranger cette affaire conformément à la justice et à l'équité, afin de confirmer les relations d'amitié qui existent entre les deux pays, sont tombés d'accord pour nommer des Délégués chargés de faire une enquête.\n\nOnt été désignés :\n\nDu côté Français, le Vicomte du Halgouet, Secrétaire d'Ambassade, &c.;\n\n[2102 dd-4]", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-337 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1906.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 410906, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-343 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1907", "page_number": 83, "title": "CO129-343 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1907", "content_text": "# Trains cross at Ch'ing-ho.\n\nLine only metalled from Feng-t'ai to Fo-ch'ing-men, and ballasting (of earth) only a short way further on. Nan-k'ou is very stony, and metalling is being taken down from it. Perhaps the greater part of the line is on the level, or nearly on the level, of the Peking plain, which the line crosses up to Nan-k'ou. In places there is an embankment, which is not revetted, and which occasionally shows signs of crumbling. Occasionally line passes through low cuttings—a low trench on sides for drainage.\n\nConsidering the funereal pace at which we moved, I do not consider the line runs very smoothly, or that in its present condition a great rate of speed could be obtained.\n\nThere are thirteen sleepers under each pair of rails; sleepers 18 to 20 inches apart, except under the fish-plates, where they are only about 8 inches apart. Rails spiked to each sleeper, four bolts to each fish-plate.\n\nAt Feng-t'ai the line starts from the outer siding of the Chinghan line. There are three sidings at Kuang-an-men, four at Hsi-chih-men, two or three at Ch'ing-ho, three at Sha-ho, and three at Nan-k'ou.\n\nThere is a water-tank at Hsi-chih-men, another at Sha-ho on piled sleepers, another at Ha-pa-t'un, half way between Sha-ho and Nan-k'ou, and another on a truck at Nan-k'ou.\n\nThe platforms vary in size; perhaps the largest is the one at Hsi-chih-men, 280 yards long by about 10 yards wide, and 3 feet above the line.\n\nStations buildings, single storied of grey brick and well constructed.\n\nThere is an engine-house of grey brick at Hsi-chih-men, about 53 yards long by 18 yards wide, with two sidings, and it can house at least four Dubs' large engines with tenders (smaller engines are Baldwin's).\n\nRailway buildings at Nan-k'ou in construction.\n\nCarriages were made at the Tong-shan works; 3rd class are stand-up covered waggons.\n\nThere are five composite 1st and 2nd class carriages on the line, two for each train and one in reserve. They have hand brakes and are corridor cars, the 1st class portion consisting of two compartments, each holding eight people, whilst the 2nd class can seat five people; 1st class compartments very well fitted up, and with light luggage racks. Lavatories attached to compartments.\n\nOpen trucks have 30-ton capacity.\n\nOur train consisted of two composite carriages (one 3rd class), three trucks, and a van.\n\nDirection of line mostly north up to Sha-ho, then north-westerly. Telegraph near the line.\n\nNorth of Sha-ho station the line crosses a stream by a bridge of seven stone piers.\n\n| Class | Fare (Dollars) |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1st | 2.40 |\n| 2nd | 1.60 |\n| 3rd | 0.80 |\n\nGoods (luggage parcels) rate per ton per `li` are—1st class, 2 cents; 2nd class, 1 cent; 3rd class, 16 cents. Dangerous goods, 4 cents; minimum distance, 50 `li`.\n\nHorses and cattle, 2 cents per `li`.\n\nNan-k'ou is the limit of traffic. The line has been laid for a mile or two, where it sweeps round to the north of Nan-k'ou and enters the pass.\n\nThe pass is about 11 miles long, culminating in the Pa-ta-ling, where the branch of the Great Wall crosses it. Valley narrow and stony—only a short piece of embankment has been made at the entrance. There is then no work done till approaching the summit, perhaps for the last mile or two. The work begins with the first tunnel at Wu-kuei-t'un, which has been pierced, wall of stone and cement completed, and the arch, which is to be finished off with square stones of German cement, has just been commenced.\n\nThe second tunnel at Shih-fo-ssu has been pierced, and wall is also completed, but the cementing of the arch has not been begun.\n\nThe third tunnel, which is to pierce the Pa-ta-ling, has not been commenced, as regards boring from the east side.\n\nEarth embankments, unrevetted like those on the plain, connect the tunnels. Time plays little or no part in a Chinaman's calculations, and in the journey up to Nan-k'ou we left several stations ahead of time, and reached our destination three minutes too early; whilst in the down journey we were mostly a quarter of an hour too late.\n\nThe Chinese station-masters and traffic managers, arrayed in startling uniforms, are most civil and obliging.\n\n(Signed)\n\nPeking, November 3, 1906.\n\n**G. PEREIRA, Lieutenant-Colonel, Grenadier Guards, Military Attaché.**\n\n## Inclosure 2 in No. 1.\n\n## Supplementary Notes on Peking-Kalgan Railway by Captain Leonard, United States' Military Attaché.\n\nThe total length of the line, 34.11 miles. Distances between stations:\n\n| From | To | Miles |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Feng-Tai | Kuang-an-men | 4.49 |\n| Kuang-an-men | Hsi-chih-men | 4.54 |\n| Hsi-chih-men | Ch'ing-ho | 6.86 |\n| Ch'ing-ho | Sha-ho | 6.59 |\n| Sha-ho | Nan-K'ou | 11.63 |\n\nRails, flat-bottomed, weighing 85 lb. to the yard. Sleepers are Japanese hardwood, 8 feet long by 9 inches wide by 6 inches thick.\n\nThe width of the embankment is 20 feet on the top with 1 to 1 slopes.\n\nThe road from Feng-t'ai to Hsi-chih-men is practically level with the exception of a short 1 in 100 grade, where the line crosses the Ching-han Railway, at each side of the latter, opposite the Hsi-pien-men.\n\nFrom Hsi-chih-men to Nan-k'ou the line rises gradually; the stiffest grade is a 1 in 70, just before Nan-k'ou is reached.\n\nThe cars ride very easily where the road is ballasted, and there is no serious rocking; the speed is, however, extremely slow.\n\nThere are no tunnels between Feng-t'ai and Nan-k'ou. The bridges are not very numerous, there being about 50 feet of opening to the mile; they are all 20 feet and 30 feet spans, except one near Sha-ho, over the river of that name, which is made up of one 110-foot span and three 30-foot spans, at each side of same.\n\nAt present there is little or no goods traffic, owing to the fact that all trade comes to Feng-tai by camels; when the contracts for carrying goods this way expire—probably in a few months' time—there is sure to be a very heavy traffic over the railway. The passenger traffic is very light at present, about fifty passengers per train; this will improve greatly when the line is better known to the Chinese.\n\nThe principal goods which will ultimately be hauled by the railway are wools, skins, hides, &c., from Kalgan, Nan-k'ou to Feng-t'ai, and on to Tien-tsin, and tea and general goods from Tien-tsin, via Nan-k'ou to Kalgan.\n\nThere are four tunnels in the Nan-k'ou Pass, 180 feet, 264 feet, 1,000 feet, and 3,450 feet long respectively. The two short ones are nearly completed, and the other two are well under way.\n\nThe steepest grade in the Nan-k'ou Pass is 1 in 30; there is a stretch of about 4 miles of this, and then another of about 2¼ miles; after that the grade is 1 in 40, of short distances, at intervals.\n\nAll the rolling-stock was built in the workshops of the North China Imperial Railways at Tong-shan, and all the rest required will also be built there.\n\nOf course, all the iron and steel for same is imported from Europe.\n\nAll the girders for the bridge have been constructed at the North China Imperial Railways Bridge Works at Shan-hai-kuan, with the exception of one 110-feet span, which came from England in pieces; the steel plates, &c., for the other girders, of course, come from Europe.\n\nThe locomotives for the line will be built in the North China Imperial Railway Works at Tong-shan entirely, with the exception of the wheels, axles, and springs.\n\nAll the bridges up to Nan-k'ou (abutments and piers) are constructed of cement concrete, below water German cement being used, above Tong-shan cement is employed.\n\nThe top of the Nan-k'ou Pass is about 2,100 feet above Peking, and Kalgan is about 500 feet above that.\n\nPeking, November 5, 1906.\n\n(Signed)\n\n**G. PEREIRA, Lieutenant-Colonel.**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-343 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1907.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 411027, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-343 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1907", "page_number": 204, "title": "CO129-343 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1907", "content_text": "## \n\nBy the new reforms only the 2nd and 4th Divisions will be directly under the Viceroy, and that in only such questions as training and recruiting, all the other divisions will be directly under the War Office. Furthermore, they hope to abolish the Tu-lien-Ch'u, which is nominally a junior Army Council at Tien-tsin under the higher Army Council (Lien-ping Chu) at Peking. As a matter of fact, whilst the Lien-ping-Ch'u was more or less a nominal Council, the Tu-lien Ch'u, which had its office in the Viceroy's Yamên and was his advisory Council, really controlled the army and had most of the young men of talent (chiefly students from Japan).\n\nThe reformers also hope in the spring to divide the provinces—at present organized in military matters—into military commands, for instance, the Provinces of Chih-li, Shan-tung, and Ho-nan might be put in military matters under Viceroy Yuan, with some such rank as Inspector-General, Hu-nan and Hu-pei under Chang-chih-Tung, An-hui, Kiang-su, and Kiang-si under Tuan-fang. Their powers might be extended, or fresh Inspector-Generals made, as other provinces become qualified for the Lu Chün. A scheme also is on foot for starting a clothing department for the whole army.\n\nHis Excellency Tang Shao-yi said that the Viceroy pays for two divisions. He gets the money partly from profits on the Imperial Railways of North China, salt, and wine duties, and the rest from provincial sources. By the new War Office reforms, the Viceroy is out of the army in name, but his influence will remain, and things will go on as before.\n\nMr. Gardner, of the Hong Kong and Shanghae Bank, says that the money received by the Grand Council comes from the profits on the North China Imperial Railway, and not from the mints, whose profits have fallen considerably. It is quite a mistaken idea to believe that China is very poor; in fact, there is any amount of money in the country. All revenues, &c., are regularly paid in, but the money thus received is not expended on the objects for which it was intended, but finds its way into the pockets of greedy officials. In addition, all the Boards have large reserve funds at the banks, and it is correct that the Lien-ping Ch'u reserve is about 3,000,000 taels. The Viceroy is personally hard up for funds, and it is important that he should be backed up in his efforts to raise money. Last summer, 4,000,000 taels of arrears of pay were owing to the Lu Chün, and at one time there was nearly a mutiny on the subject.\n\nExperience shows that all Chinese statements must be accepted with caution, because of the national passion for inaccuracy; but pending the acquisition of future data, one must be cautious in expressing an opinion as to how the new changes in the War Office will affect the army. It may only be a change in name, and affairs may be continued as before. On the other hand, the Viceroy, in name at any rate, is out of the army, and this may change everything.\n\nIt is all-important for its success that the army should have a strong man at its head, and also that it should not run short of funds.\n\nIn the new War Office, the Manchu influence, which is usually conservative, and therefore detrimental to the interests of the army, is predominant. The President of the Board of Revenue is also a Manchu.\n\nThe Tu-lien Ch'u contained the greater part of whatever brains there are in Chinese Army Councils. If it is abolished, the influence of its members will be transferred from the service of the Viceroy to that of the War Office, and his authority in the Lu Chün will thereby probably be considerably weakened.\n\nAmongst other reforms, the duties of paying the army will be taken from the Tu-lien Ch'u and assumed by the War Office, and this would probably weaken to some extent the Viceroy's authority.\n\nThe Viceroy, according to Colonel Ting, was offered the post of Secretary of War; but as this would have entailed his giving up the somewhat independent post of Viceroy, he had to refuse. A difficulty, it appears to me, will arise if Viceroy Yuan and other Viceroys are made Inspector-Generals of military commands, as in that case, they must in a certain sense, in military matters, be subordinate to Tieh Liang.\n\nMany Chinese object to Viceroy Yüan's influence over the Lu Chün, and say that it is nothing more than a provincial army under the Viceroy of Chih-li. This, in a sense, is true, but this is necessary, as the army can never be reformed unless it has the support of the strongest men available, and the process of reform has to be started in a small way in one province and to be gradually spread out so as to absorb the whole Empire. This, of course, arouses the hostility of Viceroys and Governors of other provinces, who will gradually lose the control of their armies, and there is always the possibility of their getting the upper hand and retrograding to the old state of chaos, as represented by effete provincial armies. Perpetual army changes are bound to be detrimental to the interests of the army; unluckily, the Chinese are always eager to plunge into them before they know what they really want.\n\nI was not by any means an enthusiastic admirer of the Lien-ping Ch'u; nevertheless, that moribund institution had the advantage of being directed chiefly by Viceroy Yuan, and he was thus able to be recognized both de jure and de facto as the moving spirit of the Lu Chün. His absence, therefore, though it may only be nominal, causes me to look upon the new War Office with some misgiving.\n\n**(Signed)** G. PEREIRA, Lieutenant-Colonel, \nGrenadier Guards, Military Attaché.\n\nPeking, November 24, 1906.\n\n## Page 201", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-343 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1907.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 412470, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-345 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1907", "page_number": 230, "title": "CO129-345 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1907", "content_text": "## 207\n\n4\n\nThe Colonel had already in January, on information contained through the local press, given his soldiers three months in which to break off the habit, and had dismissed those who failed to do so; local opinion is generally in favour of the prohibition. The Magistrate, a heavy smoker, has given up the use of opium, and others are following his example. Mr. Witt, however, does not consider that any remarkable movement has as yet started, and mentions the fact that some are buying ahead for the time when the sale will be definitely forbidden. No measures have as yet been taken to restrict the cultivation of poppy, and 10 per cent. of the land is said to be used for its growth. The invariable reply in the negative as to the restrictions on smokers is again given, but all dens are to be closed by the end of June. As far as medicines are concerned, pills containing opium are used, and also a plant found in the hills.\n\n## Kansu (three Reports)\n\nThe \"Ten Articles\" were posted in Chin Chou on the 10th May, and no further action was taken; the publication caused a little talk for a few days, but nothing was done, as officials were awaiting more stringent orders from Peking. In Ping-liang and Ch'in Chou there is an increase in the area planted; an official at the latter place exhorted the people by proclamation \"to plant for all they were worth,\" the result being that five times the usual amount was sown. Nothing has been done to restrict smokers, but Mr. Harding makes the significant remark that the increase in the price of opium has caused people to take to drink. At Ku-kiang the `pao Kuei` tax has been removed and more opium has been sold than ever, whereas an increase in the same tax at Ch'in Chou has caused shops to close. Excepting the above statement, queries 5 and 6 are answered in the negative. A Proclamation was issued at Ch'in Chou telling the people of a herb for a cure, and giving an illustration of it, but beyond that nothing further has been done.\n\n## Shensi (three Reports)\n\nAt Wukung in November of last year a Proclamation was issued containing a general exhortation against planting, and in January of this year the \"Ten Articles\" were published. The Decree was also published in Lan-tien, and the Magistrate sent out a preacher to exhort the people to give up the habit, smokers also being forbidden to teach in the schools. The Decree was published in Li-chuan on the 29th May. The attitude of the gentry is generally described as indifferent, and as far as cultivation is concerned an increase is reported from Wukung. The remaining queries are all answered negatively with the exception of the mention of a few missionary efforts to cure the people by the use of medicine supplied by the Missions.\n\n## Ichung\n\nHis Majesty's Consul reported on the 1st July that, so far as he could ascertain, no steps had up to that date been taken to enforce the Opium Regulations in the Ichang district.\n\n## Kashgar\n\nMr. Macartney reported at the end of April, \"The Chinese orders prohibiting the use of opium have so far had no effect on the Chinese population of Yarkand, Karghalik, Goma, and Khotan. Indeed, most of the Chinese seem to be ignorant of the existence of the order.\"\n\n## Kiukiang\n\nA missionary in the Kiukiang Consular district reports from I-yang, a district in which practically no land is devoted to the cultivation of the poppy, that nothing has yet been done to restrict smokers nor to inspect opium shops. No Proclamations had been issued up to May, but a new Mandarin had arrived who was said to be preparing one. No official action had been taken in pursuance of the Imperial Regulations, nor had the local officials and gentry set any example in giving up the habit. Medicines had been ordered from Nanchang, but none had as yet arrived.\n\nFurther missionary reports are to the same effect, though in the Kian prefecture one missionary stated on the 14th June that a Proclamation was about to be issued, the gist of which was to be to the effect that all opium dens must be closed by the 8th August, and that no opium is to be retailed in inns or restaurants after that date.\n\nStill further missionary reports state that practically nothing whatever is being done to enforce the Imperial Regulations, though it is thought that in August something may be begun.\n\n5\n\n## Mongolia\n\nA missionary with an area of observation of about 800 English square miles reports from Kwei-hua-cheng that more land is devoted to poppy cultivation this year than last. The Tartar General has issued a strict Proclamation to the Mongols against the use of opium, and it is said that they have obeyed the command, but the Chinese still continue to sow, to sell, and to smoke as before.\n\n## Ningpo\n\nMissionary reports forwarded by His Majesty's Consul show that except for a few Proclamations nothing has been done towards enforcing the Imperial Regulations, while in some districts more land is being devoted to the poppy than before.\n\nEarly in June a Proclamation was issued by the Magistrate under instructions from Hangchow to the effect that all opium shops were to be closed on the 8th August. The Magistrate as well as the Prefect were confirmed opium-smokers, but it is stated that both have now given up the habit.\n\n## Peking\n\nA native newspaper published on the 28th June that, \"The Government Council is considering the imposition of a fine, varying with the rank of the offender, on all officials, from Princes and Ministers down to the lowest ranks, who fail to abandon the use of opium, the proceeds of the fine to be devoted to the 'patriotic fund'.\"\n\n## Tengyueh\n\nHis Majesty's Consul reports that various officials have informed him that no steps will be taken to carry out the Imperial Regulations until the autumn. The Regulations are not, it appears, being looked upon by the officials or the people seriously. It is difficult to see how the Chinese can suppress the poppy cultivation; the vast majority of officials never go outside their yamên walls except to pay calls. Exhortation will certainly not deter the Yunnanese from cultivating poppy and producing opium, and force dare not be applied.\n\n## Tien-tsin\n\nA missionary, writing on the 21st March from beyond the Great Wall, states that Proclamations, giving the gist of the Edict dealing with opium, have been scattered widely over the territory, and a heavy tax will be imposed on land used for its growth. The general impression is said to be that the programme would not be seriously carried out unless there were some strong men at head-quarters to make the Governors and District Magistrates of the Empire feel that serious business is meant. A native has informed the same missionary that, in his opinion, there is too much opium used in the Palace for the crusade to be pushed too hard. From Lucheng, South Shensi, it is reported that the Magistrate, \"a big opium smoker and eater, has done nothing beyond posting the provincial Proclamations in the yamên. Taxes to be increased. No local movement.\" Of the city of Li Cheng it is reported that the Magistrate is a non-smoker, and has posted a Proclamation, giving ten years to slowly cease growing, the tax being increased each year. From Hsuan Hua-fu, three days north of Peking, the issue is reported of a Proclamation by the Governor ordering people to abandon opium. But a later Proclamation by a local official requested the people still to cultivate the poppy, otherwise great loss to revenue would ensue. So the people are perplexed what to do. The Prefect and District Magistrate are freely distributing native-made opium medicines to those desirous of breaking off the habit. In Hsuan Hua-fu only about ... per cent. of the land is planted with poppy, the land being too poor for such cultivation. The gentry seem indifferent in the matter. From Taiyuan-fu it is reported by a missionary, who recently visited the places where opium is most extensively cultivated in Shansi, that on the borders of the district he found there was some diminution this year in the amount of opium grown, but in disregard of the Governor's Edicts, throughout the greater portion of the district the cultivation of the poppy was being carried on as extensively as ever.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-345 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1907.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 412582, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-345 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1907", "page_number": 342, "title": "CO129-345 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1907", "content_text": "## CONFIDENTIAL\n\n### China Trade\n\nNo. 1.\n\n339\n\n[October 21.]\n\nSECTION 1.\n\n**Sir J. Jordan to Sir Edward Grey.-(Received October 21.) (No. 421.)**\n\nPeking, September 3, 1907.\n\nI HAVE the honour to transmit to you herewith a Report upon the Province of Shan-hsi by Lieutenant-Colonel Pereira, Military Attaché to this Legation.\n\nI have, &c. \n(Signed) J. N. JORDAN.\n\n#### Inclosure in No. 1.\n\n**No. 44.-Report respecting a Journey in Shan-hsi (July 22 to August 18, 1907), by Lieutenant-Colonel Pereira.**\n\n(Confidential.)\n\n1. The Journey.-I proceeded by train from Peking as far as Shou-yang Hsien, in Eastern Shan-hsi, taking the new Shan-hsi Railway from Chen-t'ou, a few miles south of Cheng-ting Fu, in Chih-li. From Shou-yang Hsien I proceeded by the usual uncomfortable methods of native transport to T'ai-yüan Fu, where I stayed five days, and then, proceeding northwards to Ta-t'ung Fu, I returned to Peking by Kalgan.\n\n2. Tai-yüan Fu--On my arrival in the capital, I found the officials inclined to view my arrival with anxiety, and I believe they were under the impression that I had come to discuss the affairs of the Peking Syndicate. However, as soon as they found that I had come simply to inspect their somewhat primitive military institutions, they appeared to be very much relieved, and readily gave me permission and assistance to visit everything I wanted to see.\n\nI am informed on good authority in Peking that there is not an undue proportion of Manchu officials in China, and outside T'ai-yüan Fu I found that the Magistrates in every city I passed through were Chinese, but in the capital itself the Manchu element was predominant among the higher officials, and the following belonged to that alien race, viz. :-\n\n| Official Position | Name | Description |\n|-------------------------|-------------|----------------------------------------------|\n| The Governor | En-shon | reported to be well disposed, but timid and of a weak character |\n| The Treasurer | Pao-fen | |\n| The Acting Judge | Chih-lin | and Head of the local Foreign Office, a young man of 30 |\n| The Director of Education | Hsi-ku | |\n\n3. Feeling in the Province.-I everywhere found the people perfectly harmless and friendly. Mr. Sowerby, the senior baptist missionary, and the only one present at the time in the city, told me that everything was perfectly quiet, and that the animosity aroused by the action of the Peking Syndicate had quite died out. He said that last year, when the agitation was on, the movement was headed by Chinese students in Japan, and their action stirred up the students in the T'ai-yüan Fu University, who openly accused the Manchus of truckling to the foreigners, and talked of destroying the Manchu Settlement (a mud-walled inclosure containing some 1,500 Manchus) inside the city.\n\nThe Governor sent soldiers to the scene of the disturbance and threatened to fire on the students, but they defied him, and it was only with great difficulty, and at the intercession of the Provincial Judge (Ting-pao-ch'uan), that quiet was restored.\n\nMr. Sowerby was of opinion that the people are now satisfied that the Syndicate claims will no longer be pushed, but he thinks that if they are pressed very serious results will follow.\n\nIn 1901 I accompanied a party of missionaries to Tai-yuan Fu on the termination of the Boxer movement, and they stated that, until the advent of the notorious Yu Hsien as Governor, the Shan-hsi people were amongst the least anti-foreign of the Chinese population.\n\nPage 339\n\n[This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government]\n\n2\n\nthis territory. I am not in a position to deny categorically that such is the case, but I have to confess my inability so far to obtain any tangible proof of it. There is of course the question of railway freights, the preferential nature of which the Japanese deny, but these rates, whether justifiable or not, are directed against a port, Newchwang, and not against foreigners generally.\n\nEarly in the spring I was assured by a foreign merchant here that he had seen at Harbin a freight receipt for certain goods transported from that town, via Mukden, through the Mitsui Bussan Company's agents, and that the rate the Mitsui Bussan charged was a much lower one than any his own firm could obtain from the railway authorities. A copy of this receipt he promised to obtain for me; but he has never succeeded in doing so, and I am consequently quite unable to put any reliance in the correctness of his assertion. It is this habit of indiscriminate accusation without valid proof in support which seems to me regrettable, and I do not understand why, if, as is asserted, a policy of discrimination really exists, foreign merchants are not at greater pains to secure proof of its existence. As far as my experience goes, I can recall only one instance of a foreign firm being, to my own knowledge, unfairly treated.\n\nThis was the Manchurian Trading Company, a concern registered locally as Japanese. The Managing Director of the `Dairen` branch, a British subject, applied to the local authorities for the lease of a piece of land for business purposes.\n\nAfter protracted delay a site was assigned him, and he was requested to furnish plans of the buildings he proposed to erect. To this he replied that, in view of the very uncertain nature of the tenure possible under the Land Regulations in force, it was not his intention to invest at the moment more capital in his land than was necessary for the construction of an ordinary warehouse. The Japanese at once retorted with a demand that he should build a house or offices of the value of 20,000 yen at least, and on his refusing to do this they promptly cancelled his lease. Such action was not only high-handed but inequitable, because no such conditions are to my knowledge imposed on Japanese, and the number of buildings on which that amount has been spent might almost be counted on the fingers of one hand.\n\nIt is possible, too, that some understanding exists between the Railway Company and the Mitsui Bussan Kwaisha, who are by far the most important traders here, on the subject of a preferential rate when large quantities of the latter's goods are transported over the line; but, if so, no proof of it has yet come to light.\n\nAll that can be said on the subject of this policy of discrimination is that no proof of its existence is yet forthcoming, and I am of opinion also that this system of accusation absolutely unsupported by proof is calculated in the long run seriously to prejudice the cause of the accusers.\n\nI have, &c. \n(Signed) HAROLD G. PARLETT.\n\n[This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government]\n\n**CONFIDENTIAL**\n\n`[34668]`", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-345 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1907.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 412595, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-345 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1907", "page_number": 355, "title": "CO129-345 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1907", "content_text": "## Inclosure 2 in No. 1, July 11-21, 1907\n\n### LIST of Chinese Troops on or near the Peking-Shanhaikuan Railway Line\n\n| Date of Arrival | Place | Number of Men | Detail |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| | Pei-tai-ho | 5 | Of the 2nd cavalry regiment of the 2nd Division of the Lu Chun, detached from Fu-ning Hsien. Armed with Mauser carbines |\n| November 1906 | Tang-ho | 100 | Of the 2nd cavalry ying of the Hua Chun, under Captain Ting, at Hai-yang, 2 miles north of Tang-ho. Armed with Mauser carbines |\n| November 1906 | Shanhaikuan | 20 | Of the 3rd ying of the Huni Chun, under Colonel Wang. Armed with Mausers |\n| 30 June 1907 | Lu-t'ai | 30 | Of the 5th infantry ying of the Huai Chun, under Second Lieutenant Tuan. Armed with Mausers |\n| | Total | 100 | |\n| | | 1,035 | |\n\nThe above Huai Chun troops are all of the Le-tzu brigade of the Huai Chun, except those at Ta-ku, who are of the I-tzu brigade. The Le-tzu brigade is commanded by Brigadier-General Lei, who lives at Chang-li, the I-tzu brigade by Brigadier-General Fan, who lives at Hsin-ch'eng, 12 miles east of Tien-tsin.\n\nThe Huai Chun are badly trained and badly disciplined, but they are soldiers, not policemen. A police force, quite separate from the Huai Chun, also armed with rifles, which they carry at night, exists at all the railway stations and at all the principal towns along the line.\n\nIt will be noticed that, of the total of 1,035 men on or near the line, 350 were new arrivals in June 1907. These 350 men have been taken from the 5th infantry ying at Han-liu-shu, near Tien-tsin, and from the 6th infantry ying at Kou-pang-tzu, in Manchuria.\n\nThe only troops of the Lu-chun are the five men at Pei-tai-ho.\n\n(Signed) H. K. DAVIES, Major, General Staff, North China Command\n\n### Inclosure 3 in No. 1\n\n| Date of Arrival | Place | Number of Men | Detail |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| June 1907 | Yang-ts'un | 100 | Of the 6th infantry ying of the Huai Chun, under Captain Wu. Armed with Mannlichers |\n| 1904 | Ta-ku | 200 | Of the 3rd infantry ying of the I-tzu Huai Chun, under Captain Tsao, in Hai Ta-ku (Western Ta-ku) |\n| 1904 | Ta-ku | 200 | Of the 4th infantry ying of the I-tzu Huai Chun, under Captain Hsia, in Tung Ta-ku (Eastern Ta-ku) |\n| June 1907 | Tang-fang | 45 | Of the 5th infantry ying of the Huai Chun, under Lieutenant Chang. Armed with Mannlichers |\n| June 1907 | Wang-lien-chuang | 77 | Of the 6th infantry ying of the Huai Chun, under Lieutenant Fan. Armed with Mannlichers |\n| | Tang-fang | 30 | Of the 6th infantry ying of the Huai Chun, ander Lieutenant Fan, at Wang-lien-chuang, 2 miles south-east of Tang-fang. Armed with Mannlichers |\n| | T'ang-shan | 25 | |\n| | K'ai-ping | 10 | Of the 3rd infantry ying of the Huai Chun. Armed with Mausers |\n| | Ku-yeh | 40 | Of the 5th infantry ying of the Huai Chun, under Lieutenant Yang. Armed with Mannlichers |\n| | Lan-chou | 40 | Of the 5th infantry ying of the Huai Chun, under Lieutenant Wang. Armed with Mannlichers |\n| | Chang-li | 80 | Of the 1st infantry ying of the Huai Chun, under Brigadier-General Lei, who lives here, and commands the whole of the Le-tzu Huai Chun. Armed with Mausers |\n| 1906 | Chang-li | 40 | Of the 2nd infantry ying of the Huai Chun. Armed with Mausers |\n| | Liu-shou-ying | 10 | Of the 5th infantry ying of the Huai Chun, under Lieutenant Tang, in Chang-chuang, 1 mile north-west of Liu-shou-ying. Armed with Mausers |\n| | An-shan.. | 30 | |\n\n### Clause 6 of Report by the Commanders of the Allied Forces, dated April 12, 1902\n\n**LES GARNISONS CHINOISES** qui sont actuellement à moins de 30 kilomètres de la voie ferrée de Pékin-Tong-kou-Chan-hai-kouan ne devront être augmentées en aucune circonstance. Le Gouvernement Chinois en fera connaître les emplacements et les effectifs à la date du 1o Avril.\n\nCertified true copy: \nH. K. DAVIES, Major, General Staff, North China Command\n\n## Sir J. Jordan to General Waters\n\nPeking, August 17, 1907.\n\nI HAVE the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 13th instant, in which you quote a clause from the terms laid down in 1902 by the Allied Commanders in connection with the handing over of the native city of Tien-tsin, to the effect that the Chinese garrisons within less than 18 miles of the Peking-Shanhaikuan Railway were under no circumstances to be increased, and state that it has recently come to your knowledge that small bodies of Chinese troops have been stationed since 1904 at thirteen different points close to the railway, the total number now being 1,035, 350 of whom had arrived since June last.\n\nYou add that there is no record in your office to show that the terms formulated by the Commanders were communicated to or accepted by the Chinese Government.\n\nIn reply, I have the honour to inform you that, so far as I can ascertain, the", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-345 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1907.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 412625, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-345 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1907", "page_number": 385, "title": "CO129-345 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1907", "content_text": "## 2\n\nThe original purpose of the Grand Canal is being compromised due to neglect. The usual procedure is to wait until the canal banks show signs of bursting, and then to heighten the banks still further above the level of the surrounding country, or to cut the banks and allow the country to be flooded. No serious attempt has been made to clear the bed of the Grand Canal since the days of Kublai Khan, nearly 600 years ago, with the result that silt has steadily lessened the utility of the canal both for drainage and navigation. His Majesty's Consul obtained particulars of dredgers from various firms in England, and these were submitted to the Viceroy Tuan Fang, together with a letter explaining the benefits of dredging the Grand Canal. The Viceroy eventually expressed a desire to purchase a dredger from the firm of Priestmans.\n\nHunting of Reformers.-A son of the Viceroy visited Chinkiang in January on some confidential mission. He was followed a few days later by the Chinese cruiser, with the Admiral of the Yang-tsze in another cruiser. The Admiral spent two or three days in port occupied in searching for objectionable reformers. His list of reformers \"wanted\" by the Viceroy in the Lower Yang-tsze district contained over 240 names.\n\n## 4. Hankow\n\nKiangsi Railway Loan (see Sir J. Jordan's No. 88 of the 16th February).-A native paper published the following on the 6th March :- \n\n\"The rumoured loan from Belgium has been discussed in all the papers. The real facts are that, after the failure of the negotiations with the Pru-yi Company, the Kiukiang Manager made an Agreement with the Kiangsi Guild in Shanghae to raise a Chinese loan from the Guilds of 1,000,000l. at 7 per cent. interest, to be issued at 95, 1,000,000 shares to be deposited as security and stamped Kiangsi Guild. Unfortunately, after the Agreement had received the official seal, none of the Guilds had any funds to produce. The Agreement was then taken to the compradore of a German firm, who gave it to a former student of dentistry in America to try and get the Japanese merchants in Shanghae to take up the loan. But they all refused, on the ground that the shares were only so much waste paper. According to the Agreement the funds were to be forthcoming within twenty days of sealing, but although the Railway Bank Manager went to Shanghae to receive the money he did not get it, and the obstacle in the way of the line was not removed.\"\n\n\"Two regiments were sent to protect the foreign Settlements from attack from the disbanded soldiers. Sampan (boat) men were ordered not to ply for hire in the night time lest they should bring over a crowd of men to make trouble in Hankow. After the mutineers killed Chang's horse they were ordered to be confined in barracks by General Wu, and the garrison troops were armed and stationed along the road night and day to keep a strict watch on all comers. The disbanded men were to receive their January pay as usual, but were not to get the bonus of three months' pay until they reached their several destinations.\"\n\n## 5. Swatow\n\nIn his Intelligence Report for the period ended the 28th February, 1907, His Majesty's Consul reports that a marked feature of the situation is the cynical indifference of the authorities, from the highest to the lowest, to all demands preferred to them on behalf of British subjects, and the pronounced disposition shown by them to lay down the law in all matters with an absolute disregard for all Treaty stipulations. Being mostly inaccessible they have always been difficult to deal with at Swatow, but it will soon be almost impossible to deal with them at all.\n\nThere has been no recurrence of disorders, and the district is generally quiet. Owing to lack of rain, the rice crops have been below the average, and for the same reason the spring crops are said to have been to a great extent destroyed by insects. Complaints have been made by both British and American missionaries regarding the plundering and maltreating of Christian converts by their fellow villagers, in the endeavour to compel payment of the purely voluntary subscriptions to religious festivals.\n\nThe Company had recently raised their rates, and are now charging 15 cents for third-class fare to Amoy in lieu of the former 10 cents. Most of these passengers are labourers, who cannot afford the extra 5 cents, and therefore go by boat instead. The train service is also inadequate, running only three times a day each way. At present most cargo is being carried by boat as before. The cargo at present all goes by boat, and, even were there trucks available, it will not be sent by train unless the line is brought down to the harbour frontage.\n\nThe same paper announced two days later that, \"owing to the attempt to raise a loan from the Kiangsi Guild in Shanghae, and the subsequent offer of scrip to foreign merchants, there have been many rumours current; consequently, the Governor has ordered a confidential investigation into the matter.\"\n\nPopular Distress.-Rice is now dearer than for ten years past, and the poorer sections of the community are in a starving condition.\n\nJapanese Business Undertakings.-Since the railway has reached Kaifeng, traders of all nations have flocked there, but Japanese most of all. There were druggists, dealers in pencils, copybooks, diaries, and maps. There was a ready sale, for they were both cheap and good.\n\nMutiny Among General Wu's Troops.-Local native newspapers report the following: \n\n\"General Wu wanted to go to his post at Ting Hai Chen, so he asked to be relieved of his appointment. As his men were not drilled on modern lines the Viceroy decided to hand them over to General Chang, to be raised to the same standard as the rest, but these men, used to laxity, and fearing Chang's severe discipline, took the opportunity to demand a bonus. Before it had been granted, one day when handing in their accoutrements they secreted their bayonets, food pans, &c., and at night robbed several shops, taking 300 taels in cash alone. The following day Chang and Colonel Li went together to persuade them to give up what they had retained. A disturbance arose and the men stabbed to death Chang's favourite riding horse, and Li only just escaped the same fate. Luckily General Wu's efforts extricated them, and he was able to get them away safely. The following day the Viceroy sent a garrison regiment to suppress them. A ringleader was captured, and it was decided to disband 500 men, giving them three months' pay, and to put the remaining 500 under Chang's command. The affair caused much talk, and there was much apprehension felt.\n\nThe disbanded soldiers of General Wu came over and began pillaging in Hankow, but the Viceroy promptly ordered the arrest of any miscreants, and of persons passing themselves off as disbanded soldiers.\n\n## 332", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-345 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1907.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 412654, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-345 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1907", "page_number": 414, "title": "CO129-345 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1907", "content_text": "# [This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government.]\n\n4\n\nThe Corporation and its agents are entitled to commissions and payments for services rendered in respect to this railway, and in their quality of trustees for the bondholders, for whom they will be empowered to act in all questions arising out of the Agreement, and it is to be in commutation of all such commissions and payments that the Corporation will manufacture where these are of equal price and quality.\n\n12. The Corporation may, subject to all its obligations, transfer or delegate all or any of its rights, powers, and discretions to its successors or assigns, but it shall not transfer its rights under the Agreement to any other nation or nationality than British or Chinese.\n\n13. The Agreement will be signed under the authority of an Imperial Edict officially communicated to the British Minister in Peking by the Wai-wu Pu.\n\n14. The Agreement will be signed in English and Chinese; in the event of any question arising as to the interpretation of the contract, the English text will be accepted as the standard.\n\nPeking, August 26, 1907.\n\n## CHINA RAILWAYS\n\n**CONFIDENTIAL**\n\n[34668]\n\n(No. 421.)\n\n## No. 1\n\n411\n\n[October 21.]\n\n### SECTION 3\n\nSir J. Jordan to Sir Edward Grey - (Received October 21.)\n\nSir,\n\nI HAVE the honour to transmit to you herewith Report upon the Province of Shan-hsi by Lieutenant-Colonel Pereira, Military Attaché to this Legation, dated Peking, September 3, 1907.\n\nI have, &c.\n(Signed) J. N. JORDAN.\n\n### Inclosure in No. 1\n\n#### Report by Lieutenant-Colonel Pereira respecting the Shan-hsi Railway\n\nThis railway runs from Chen-t'ou, about 9 miles (30 li) south of Cheng-ting-fu. The line is worked by French engineers, whilst the Chinese employés (station-masters, ticket collectors, engine drivers, &c.) are mostly from Fu-chieh Province, or Western Chih-li, who have been on the Ching-han Railway.\n\nOne French Superintendent travels on the passenger trains. At present, two passenger trains run each way daily between Chen-t'ou and Shou-yang Hsien, and also between Shou-yang Hsien and Tung-chao-chuang, 39 kilom. (24 miles) from Tai-yüan-fu, the present terminus of the line. Two or three coal trains also run daily each way according to requirements. The line is single, and 1 metre gauge.\n\nLeaving Peking at 7 A.M. by the Ching-han Railway, Chen-t'ou is reached at 1:45 P.M. It is about 100 yards from this station to the station of the Shan-hsi line. The train was supposed to leave at 2:15 P.M. I inclose actual times of departure and arrival of my train.\n\nN.B. - Right and left mean north and south of line.\n\nPage 2691 x-31", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-345 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1907.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 417161, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-352 - Public Offices - 1908", "page_number": 487, "title": "CO129-352 - Public Offices - 1908", "content_text": "This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government\n\n484\n\n33035\n\n(August 2)\n\n908\n\nSECTION 1.\n\nCHINA RAILWAYS.\n\nCONFIDENTIAL.\n\n[29326]\n\n(No. 294.) Sir,\n\nNo. 1.\n\nSir J. Jordan to Sir Edward Grey.-(Received August 24.)\n\nPeking, July 6, 1908.\n\nI HAVE the honour to transmit to you herewith copy, in duplicate, of a Report upon railway development in Manchuria, which I have received from the Military Attaché at this Legation.\n\nI have, &c. (Signed)\n\nJ. N. JORDAN.\n\nInclosure in No. 1.\n\nReport by Lieutenant-Colonel Pereira respecting Railways in Manchuria.\n\nBridge over the Liao River,\n\nTHIS bridge of the North China Imperial Railways, to the east of Hsin-min Fu, will probably be completed before December 1909. There will be twenty 100-feet spans, and as each of the piers will be over 30 feet thick, it will give it a total length of over 2,060 feet.\n\nWhen I passed over the temporary bridge in May 1908, sixteen of the cement piers of the new bridge were completed, and the foundations for the remaining five to the east of the bed had been laid.\n\nThe South Manchuria Railway.\n\nThis is the Japanese name for the railway from Dalny to K'uan-ch'êng-tzu. The new American cars were originally marked South Manchurian Railway, but the final \"n\" has been carefully obliterated.\n\n(The information about the line from Dalny to Mukden was received from Captain Gillis, American Naval Attaché.)\n\nThere are six battalions of railway guards and one division of regulars guarding the railway. There are supposed to be fifteen guards per kilometre.\n\nMany Chinese are employed on the line.\n\nThe line is being double-tracked from Dalny to Mukden, and the embankments for it are practically completed, though the rails for the second line are not yet laid.\n\nThe broad gauge track is completed from Dalny to K'uan-ch'êng-tzu, and trains have been using it since about the 20th May. The narrow gauge line has not yet been taken up.\n\nAs regards the bridges and culverts between Dalny and Mukden, which have had to be altered on account of double-tracking the line, the smaller bridges and culverts are mostly completed.\n\nThe following bridges have just been begun, viz. (starting from the south), the big bridge to the north of Chin Chou. Another 4 miles north of Erh-shih-li-t'ai. Another 1 mile north of San-shih-li-p'u. Another half-a-mile north of P'u-lan-tien. There is a round-house for twenty engines, and a coaling point at Wa-fang-tien. A bridge, about three-quarters of a mile long, just south of Te-li-ssu, with brick piers, is being built. It will replace the old one. Two other bridges, 1 and 3 miles respectively, to the north of it, are about one quarter finished.\n\nA bridge, a quarter of a mile long, about a quarter of a mile south of railway station of Hsuan-yeh-ch'êng, is being built.\n\nThere are bridges, each about 250 yards long, under construction, three-quarters of a mile and 15 miles respectively south of K'ai-p'ing Hsien. They are on round brick piers, and will replace the old bridges.\n\n[1897 aa—1]", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-352 - Public Offices - 1908.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 417162, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-352 - Public Offices - 1908", "page_number": 488, "title": "CO129-352 - Public Offices - 1908", "content_text": "485 C.O. 33035\n\nThis Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government:\n\n2\n\nThere is a round-house for six engines and coaling-station at Ta-shih-ch'iao. There is another brick bridge, 250 yards long, under construction, half-a-mile south of Hai-ch'êng, which will replace the old bridge.\n\nA bridge, 100 feet long, 1 mile to the south of An-shan-chan is a quarter completed. Half-a-mile north of Li-shan-chan there is a double brick pier bridge, about 200 yards long, under construction. There is a double brick pier bridge, about half-a-mile long, with 14 spans, over the Tai-tzu Ho, just north of Liao-yang. The big bridge over the Hun Ho (south of Mukden) will not have a double track for the present.\n\nIt is expected that the line will be completed by November 1908, when the double track will be finished, and first-class carriages, with dining-cars attached, will be put on the line.\n\nThe new engines for the broad gauge line are partly Baldwin and partly from the Pittsburg works, whilst the new passenger corridor carriages are also from America. The latter have no mark on the outside to denote the class. At present carriages with small wooden benches are used for the second class, whilst the third class have to be content with the floor. The cheapest types of carriages have been bought, and the general impression is that they will soon be shaken to pieces; the wood is not seasoned, and the fittings generally are very cheap and bad. As an American engineer remarked: \"The Japanese wanted to get nothing for nothing,\" and they have certainly got it.\n\nThe new time-tables came into force on the 1st June, 1908. As a result of numerous complaints, the Japanese railway employés have now become civil. A passenger between Dalny and Mukden told me that that part of the line was now very well managed, but this was not my experience on the part between Mukden and K'uan-ch'êng-tzu; and interminable delays occur over the registration of baggage or in securing it on arrival. Each station has a superfluous crowd of Japanese inspectors, who loaf about and do nothing. Insufficient accommodation is provided for the Chinese third-class passengers, nearly every one of whom travels with a large bundle of bedding from which he always refuses to be parted.\n\nThe Japanese, following the precedent of the Russians (who only take roubles on their section north of Kuan-ch'eng-tzu), will only accept Japanese gold yen, so that on arrival at a station it is necessary to have recourse to some local harpy in the shape of a money-changer.\n\nA second-class ticket from Ch'ang-t'u Fu to K'uan-ch'êng-tzu, a distance of 104 miles, costs 590 yen, or at the local rate of exchange, 842 dollars. Putting the dollar at 1s. 10d., this would be 148. 74d., or at a rate of over 3 d. a-mile.\n\nPassengers going by the Siberian mail go through to Erh-tao-kou (called by the Japanese K'uan-ch'êng-tsu Station, where they change into the Russian train. This station is about 24 miles north-north-west of K'uan-ch'êng-tzu.\n\nPassengers for that city used to get out at Hsi-k'uan-ch'êng-tzu Station, about half-a-mile south of Erh-tao-kou. The new branch line has now been opened, and passengers now change carriages at Meng-chia-t'un, about 7 miles south of Hsi-k'uan-ch'êng-tzu, and, leaving the old line about 6 miles further on, make a bend round to the new station at Ch'ang-ch'un Fu, three-quarters of a mile north-north-west of that city and alongside of the Japanese Settlement. No work has yet been begun on the line which is to run from this station to Kirin.\n\nThe Japanese have thrown up an embankment to connect Erh-tao-kou with this new station, and one of the subjects of discussion, I believe, at the recent Conference in St. Petersburgh was with reference to the Russians using this new embankment and the Japanese taking up the old piece of line south of Erh-tao-kou.\n\nThe country west of K'uan-ch'eng-tzu is slightly undulating with deep nullahs, and abominable roads lead across it from the city to the Russian and old Japanese stations.\n\nThere is a Decauville line for push cars from Chang-t'u Fu (further south) to Ch'ang-t'u Fu Station, a distance of 7 miles over the downs; fare, 40 cents. It was put down by the Japanese during the war, and is said to be still owned by them.\n\nAt Mukden there is a horse tram-line from the station to the city. It is jointly owned by the Japanese and Chinese, but I was informed that it was running at a loss.\n\nI have, &c. (Signed) G. PEREIRA, Lieutenant-Colonel, Grenadier Guards, Military Attaché.\n\nTien-tsin, June 26, 1908.\n\nAFFAIRS OF CHINA.\n\nCONFIDENTIAL.\n\n[29328]\n\nREC? [August 24\n\nSECTION 1,\n\n9 REF 08\n\nNo. 1.\n\nSir J. Jordan to Sir Edward Grey.-(Received August 24.)\n\n(No. 297.) Sir,\n\nPeking, July 6, 1908. I HAVE the honour to transmit to you herewith copies of despatches from His Majesty's Consuls-General at Tien-tsin and Mukden on the subject of recent judicial reforms inaugurated by the Chinese Provincial authorities.\n\nThe measures which have been taken towards the introduction of a better judicial system, both at Tien-tsin and in Manchuria, are no doubt due to the influence of enlightened officials, such as Yuan Shih-k'ai and Tong Shoa-yi, who wish by these means to raise the standard of Chinese justice and thus prepare the way for the eventual abolition of extra-territoriality. But it is to be observed that at Shanghae, which would be the most fitting place to provide an object lesson in reforms of this description, little or nothing has been attempted.\n\nI have, &c. (Signed) J. N. JORDAN.\n\n(No. 32.) Sir,\n\nInclosure 1 in No. 1.\n\nActing Consul-General Ker to Sir J. Jordan.\n\nTien-tsin, June 25, 1908. I HAVE the honour to submit, for your consideration, copies of the following correspondence that has passed between the Customs Taotai and the Consular Body at Tien-tsin on the subject of the Shen Pan Ting, the Chinese District Court for the decision of civil cases in which foreigners are plaintiffs :-\n\n1. Copy and translation of despatch from Customs Taotai to Mr. Hopkins, as senior Consul, dated the 16th January, 1908, announcing the establishment of the Court and transmitting the Regulations;\n\n2. Copy and translation of the Regulations inclosed in above;\n\n3. Copy (in English and Chinese) of despatch from Mr. Hopkins to Customs Taotai, dated the 27th March, 1908, communicating certain suggestions made by the Consular Body on the proposed Regulations;\n\n4. Copy and précis of despatch from Customs Taotai to Mr. Hopkins dated the 16th May, 1908, communicating the reply and explanations offered by the Shen P'an Ting in regard to the above suggestions.\n\nThe Consular Body has now drafted (Inclosure 5) a reply which it is proposed that Mr. E. T. Williams, as Senior Consul, shall send to the Customs Taotai, agreeing to accept the regulations in question, subject to the approval of the foreign Representatives in Peking, on condition that certain further slight amendments are made.\n\nAt a meeting of the Consular Body held on the 19th instant it was decided that before sending in this conditional assent to the regulations, the whole matter should be submitted by the Consuls to their respective Ministers, and the approval of the Diplomatic Body obtained.\n\nI have the honour accordingly to request your instructions as to joining in the proposed action of the Consular Body.\n\nI may say that although I have not been long enough in Tien-tsin to watch the working of this Court, Mr. Hopkins before he left expressed to me the opinion that on the whole it was working satisfactorily, and that there was nothing particular in the regulations to which objection should be taken.\n\nI have, &c. (Signed) W. P. KER.\n\n[1905 aa-1]", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-352 - Public Offices - 1908.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 417230, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-352 - Public Offices - 1908", "page_number": 556, "title": "CO129-352 - Public Offices - 1908", "content_text": "2\n\nhensible how a civilized race like the Japanese can be indifferent to such a national degradation. On more than one occasion I have seen Chinese coolies treating them with a contemptuous familiarity they would not display to their own women.\n\nNorth of Mukden the Japanese are of course much in evidence at all the railway stations. At Tieh-ling they have an exceptionally large and apparently flourishing Settlement, covering the ground between the station and the city, but away from the railway they are not much in evidence, except at Kirin.\n\nGoing west-north-west from Ssu-p'ing-chieh station I did not see any till I reached Chêng-chia-t'un, where, not counting a party of Japanese surveyors, there is a Japanese shop, in which I bought a tin of biscuits, with the well-known pattern and the side notice of \"Hundley and Palmier's Superior Reading Biscuits.\" At K'u-lun-chieh two Japanese merchants from Hsin-min Fu have recently been investigating the conditions of trade. At Fa-k'u-men there are two Japanese doctors who—with a race addicted to medicine like the Chinese—are able to carry on a thriving trade, besides several low-class shop-keepers. I did not see any more Japanese till I reached Hsin-min Fu, where the Japanese have a Consulate and gambling dens.\n\nWherever I went in Manchuria, I was told trade was in a bad way. In Fa-k'u-men many firms, affected by the big failure of a Chinese bank at Newchwang last year, had come to grief, whilst in Kirin Province the native banks, who are under no Government supervision, had issued too many notes. The country people, owing to lack of funds, were making no purchases, and business was generally at a standstill. The Japanese were therefore suffering by the general depression of trade.\n\n3. Robbers in China. The Hung-hu-tzu are generally armed with modern rifles. At K'uan-ch'eng-tzu the Mitsui Bussan Kaisha sells rifles to the Chinese farmers, much against the wishes of the Chinese officials, and many of these rifles find their way into the hands of the robbers. The Hung-hu-tzu, who are indiscriminately Chinese, Manchu, or Mongolian (in the west), are often old soldiers, and generally belong to the farmer class. Often a family elects to send one member to join a neighbouring band, so as to enjoy the benefits of its protection. Wherever I travelled in Feng-tien Province the country was reported to be tranquil, but I was informed that small parties of robbers were still giving trouble some 12 or 15 miles north of Feng-hua Hsien, and that Mongol mounted bandits had been raiding the country to the west of K'u-lun-chieh earlier in the year. In Kirin Province, which is more thinly populated, I heard they were still giving some trouble in the hills, 80 or 100 miles to the south of Kirin.\n\nGenerally when Chinese soldiers are sent out against robbers, they complain very little, and the Chinese often secure repose by promoting the robber chiefs to official rank and taking their bands into their service. Thus the Hung-hu-tzu chief, named Chang-tso-lin, was given the Hsin-min Fu military district last year. To show his zeal he invited a brother chieftain, called Tu-li-san, to a feast, and then treacherously put him to death. He has now been promoted to a red button, and given the command of the Chêng-chia-t'un district. Feng-ling-kê, well known before the war as the great robber chief of Liao-yang, was captured by the Russians and sent to Saghalien, whence he escaped, and worked for the Japanese during the war. He is now commanding the district of Chang-wu Hsien, to the west of Fa-k'u-men. Unfortunately, he was absent from the city when I passed through. Many of the soldiers of the provincial armies of Manchuria (viz., Feng-chün, Chi-chün, and Ch'i-chün) have been Hung-hu-tzu, who have now changed sides with their chiefs, and settled down to the reposeful life of a Chinese soldier. As the soldiers of the Lu Chün are Manchus of the cities, or Chinese from other provinces, there are probably no ex-Hung-hu-tzu amongst them. A soldier told me that the reason why they were recruiting only Manchu soldiers for the local Lu-chün at Kirin and Mukden was because if a Chinese deserted he could probably escape, but the Manchu could not desert so easily. This is probably partly the case,\n\nAnother difficulty in Manchuria is that the Chinese police themselves often rob and squeeze the inhabitants.\n\nDuring the Manchurian campaign, the Hung-hu-tzu were of considerable use to the Japanese. The Russians used to have large supplies of cattle, &c., sent across Mongolia to them, and the Hung-hu-tzu were employed to waylay these convoys and divert them to the Japanese.\n\nI do not think that Japanese officers would do well in command of Chinese soldiers, as they would be too harsh and unsympathetic, whilst the Chinese have the old prejudice against the Japanese, whom they always looked upon as inferior to themselves till they were partially disillusioned fourteen years ago. On the other hand, I believe that the mounted bandits of Western Manchuria, if trained and led by European officers, who knew their language, could be made very useful in guerilla warfare.\n\n1\n\n3\n\n4. The Chinese in Manchuria.—The population is mostly composed of Chinese, who have emigrated from Shantung and Chih-li Provinces during the last 200 or 300 years. Some have been settled so long that they call themselves natives of Manchuria, so they can always tell how long it is since their families emigrated. The Manchus are principally found in the big cities like Mukden and Kirin.\n\nAs the population of Shantung and Chih-li increases, the necessity for emigration grows greater, and this overflow finds an outlet in Manchuria or Mongolia. In the past, the population of China has often been kept in check by wholesale massacres, such as the appalling destruction of the Tai-ping rebellion, the Mahommedan rebellions in Yunnan and Kan-su, and the more recent disturbances in Kuang-si, also by great famines and the inundations of the Yellow River; but as civilization increases, railways are built, and European methods of engineering adopted, these evils should be reduced, and the population will increase more rapidly than at present. The colonization of Manchuria is still in its infancy. Taking a line roughly from Tieh-ling to Fa-k'u-men in the south, I was struck by the smallness of the villages and the scantiness of the population as I proceeded north. In Kirin Province, this was still more apparent. On the main road between Kirin and K'uan-ch'eng-tzu, the two principal towns of the province, a distance of 77 miles, there are only 3 villages with over 40 or 50 houses, viz., one with 250, another with 100, and another with 60 houses. Sungari, between the railway and Kirin, the country is even more thinly populated.\n\nMeanwhile, the Chinese are gradually pushing forward the boundaries of Chih-li to the north, and of Manchuria to the north and west, buying land from the Mongol Princes, and pressing the Mongols back. Within the last twenty years, a great tract of land on the western side of Manchuria, called the Shu-lu-huang, or Imperial grazing ground, has been thrown open to colonists, and the land is now mostly given up to cultivation. Towns, as they become of sufficient importance, are granted official status, and Chinese Magistrates are sent to govern these budding colonies.\n\nOn the\n\nWhilst natives come and go in Manchuria with much noise, drawing the attention of the whole world upon themselves, the Chinese peasants quietly push on unnoticed, armed only with the primitive agricultural implements used in the time of Abraham; but they have arrived with the full determination to stay, until necessity compels their descendants to push on still further ahead and carry on the silent and real invasion of Manchuria. The Mongols are a very different race from the Chinese, and are stupid and indolent, readily offering themselves as victims to Chinese cunning and craft.\n\n5. The disputed Territory of Ch'ien-tao.—I was unable to visit this region. The Japanese Consul at Kirin told me the Chinese had already sent four battalions of infantry of the Lu Chün (about 2,000 men) to the neighbourhood of Yen-chi Ting, and that they proposed sending the rest of the Kirin Lu Chün brigade (another 2,000 men) there this autumn.\n\nIn addition to the Lu Chün, the Chinese have one part of their Kirin provincial troops (Chi-chün Chien-lu), nominally 1,566 officers and men, stationed in the district. The latter are really untrained constabulary, employed for service against the Hung-hu-tzu, and unorganized for war, whilst of the Lu Chün 3,000 out of the 4,000 belong to the Kirin Brigade, which only started training last spring. The remaining 1,000 men belong, apparently, to the 3rd Lu Chün Division, which is scattered around K'uan-ch'eng-tzu, Kirin, and Ch'ang-t'u Fu, and is commanded by a very inefficient Major-General, Ts'ao-k'un. The division, when it was at Pao-ting Fu two years ago, shared with the 1st Manchu Division the honour of being the best division in the Chinese army, but it has deteriorated very much since it was sent to Manchuria.\n\nG. PEREIRA, Lieutenant-Colonel,\n\nGrenadier Guards, Military Attaché.\n\n(Signed)\n\nPeking, July 4, 1908.\n\n553", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-352 - Public Offices - 1908.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 419793, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-357 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1909 [7-9]", "page_number": 339, "title": "CO129-357 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1909 [7-9]", "content_text": "332\n\nW\n\n¿donenfi yortkal visserom? zebill bra teenigal \"nistunneb vaqed\n\nbius sansigt es ben ‚ë 1001 nì vari:108 to neuravon erit ot\n\n2001 ni mereye yewlisg nawalɗtaX add to teka-ni-\"baubertt\n\n.wves! 300f no tu-druan) #nene, med aid to nonoade edd gatsub\n\ns to envio u mă mi said oney='I mið ÷A\n\n- 3\n\nvanlist erett meragit dénoll wit to it Irosa IIM! *nec\"og:d rev\n\nart (fe to not:jwaine hue (orthoa ufe antal quos geituh atıl\n\nhas erizomooo\" „quiteenisic -t.aty,and! eda yo etnamonagef\n\njirodi effetturn wew wykre at at siIKAI „Ag{{\\mon*w* .oftter?\n\n.amantan has GOVANBOTIGA VÅ\n\nき\n\n..\n\n*i na: ca deky buzoft spwekke muld be a sea of me I Menu Yoh\n\nditemod mic want oz [te on sulash or evel yana 22 * *blo sotep\n\nal noivosios akıl not non-ek sheit has sentymen a'eIM .* 10\n\norv neolito ne Hoy bren od stash te samannď\n\naffe notari gintosfektse s et duo primo 20 elfagao ed Fivaz\n\n...air of daimore Fly now zeb;15\n\nJganns og obloob pov tå delt das of won rs I\n\n6.5 (ADOS (PVANILLA or digergefa: vIbub 14ku voy SLEEKT UN\n\nATK sa nety-fed abíe to dqikost yo AISIII EDENDA\" KATOW\n\nAr ne lasindh dhen ng ale to aUIN\n\nAveller or abs A. If\n\navistła naprbug ahi ya alizee of and: «Ijzi! a etlupe. LIÊM\n\nzhode od xldadori Ale enopisnot not Ilan D-lì eď cánh Aldated!\n\ned fly at quibradareswain we daewony of\n\n(3). A furnished house of sufficient size to accommodate himself, wife and two children, to be provided free of cost or a commensurate allowance in lieu.\n\n(4). Travelling expenses to cover actual outlay.\n\n(5). Free passage, first class, Calcutta to Hongkong and back for Mr. Lillie, wife and two children.\n\n(6). In addition to these payments the Hongkong Government to pay annually to the Government of India a sum of approximately £146 rising to £166 as contribution towards Mr. Lillie's pension during the period of his loan. Mr. Lillie's service in Hongkong would count for pension, but not for leave, under Indian rules, and if the Hongkong Government should decide to give him any leave during the period of his loan, his allowances would be paid by that Government at such rates as they might determine.\n\n7.\n\nThe conditions of Mr. Lillie's engagement are that he is to undertake for your Government any kind of railway work, administrative and executive, and to carry out on your behalf any negotiations which you may request him to undertake.\n\n(sd.)\n\nI have etc.,\n\nR. C. Volkut,\n\nakt\n\nSILNI Et solely no BARSO\n\nblow\n\nお\n\n.IsBogeln so is bonziq od kirow\n\nTuskegente nii! to roldeni. 96.\n\nhrs wihat to \"mutevot\n\nto puolih:oa w .enlysen to od aruder blow ad wo Halv\n\n-ted b£now soy, de¿w anotyzed\n\ngatozertido canto, sunult not ed os dusvenement .(I)\n\nAthal 10't altsa e)COT .*C stab wie Mort\n\nmælt anal con mi old-yng) zonus rog 002, [& male” ($)\n\n.mat. tha to nema mort (eftruma assemlatani wot\n\n.(2)\n\nHis Excellency\n\nSecretary, Rly. Board.\n\nColonel Sir P. J. D. Lugotá, K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O.,\n\nGovernor,\n\nHongkong.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-357 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1909 [7-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 421245, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-360 - Public Offices - 1909", "page_number": 34, "title": "CO129-360 - Public Offices - 1909", "content_text": "**CONFIDENTIAL**\n\n## AFFAIRS OF CHINA\n\n[December 12]\n\n### SECTION 4\n\n[43319]\n\n#### No. 1\n\nSir J. Jordan to Sir Edward Grey.-(Received December 12.)\n\n**(No. 472.)**\nPeking, October 25, 1908.\n\nI HAVE the honour to transmit to you herewith copies of a Report, with a sketch-map,* by Lieutenant-Colonel Pereira upon a journey which he made in Shantung and Chih-li during the months of July and August last.\n\nI have, &c.\n\n(Signed) \nJ. N. JORDAN.\n\n##### Inclosure in No. 1\n\n**Report by Lieutenant-Colonel Pereira respecting a Journey in Shantung and Chih-li Provinces in July and August 1908.**\n\n1. Northern Ports of Shantung.-Formerly a steamer, belonging to Butterfield and Swire, ran weekly from Chefoo to Yang-ch'iao-k'ou (commonly called Yang-chia-kou), at the mouth of the Hsin-ch'ing Ho Canal, but as the venture did not pay, it has been stopped. The Japanese now run a very small steamer about twice weekly from Chefoo to Lung-k'ou, an important town with 10,000 inhabitants. It is the port of Huang Hsien, and has a big trade with Manchuria. The steamer on the way stops off Teng-chou Fu, no longer a city of any importance.\n\nAs regards the port of Lai-chou Fu, called Hu-t'ou-yeh, even small steamers have to lie several miles off it.\n\n2. The principal cities of Shantung are as follows:—\n| City | Population |\n| --- | --- |\n| (1.) Chi-nan Fu | between 300,000 and 350,000 inhabitants |\n| (2.) Chi-ning Chou | about 200,000, though some authorities put it at less |\n| (3.) Wei Hsien | probably about 150,000, though most people reckon it at 100,000 |\n| (4.) Chefoo | about 100,000 |\n| (5.) Huang Hsien | about 80,000 |\n\nIn Shantung, as in other provinces, many of the prefectural cities have been eclipsed by newer trade centres; thus Teng-chou Fu is surpassed by Chefoo and Huang Hsien, Lai-chou Fu by Huang Hsien to the north and Sha-bo-chieh with Wei Hsien to the south, Ching-chou Fu by Wei Hsien to the east and Chou-ts'un to the west. Lai-chou Fu has 50,000 or 60,000 inhabitants, but there is little trade.\n\n3. Transport in Shantung.-As is usual in China, the chief form of transport is by wheelbarrow or by a coolie carrying a load balanced on a pole. The next commonest is by mule or donkey. Carts are more or less restricted to certain roads, though farm carts are common in the southern, western, and northern plains. It is not, however, always an easy matter to hire carts, even in the capital of the province or in a busy city like Huang Hsien. The best place for hiring is Wei Hsien, which may be regarded as the centre of the cart traffic. From it carts go down to I-chou Fu and Hsü-chou Fu to the south, Chefoo to the north, Chi-nan Fu to the west, &c. The ordinary cart (ta-ch'ê) with three mules, on good roads, can go 30 miles (100 li) a day, carrying 1,700 catties (2,267 lbs.). Track, 3 ft. 8.4 in. (English). Very fine bullocks come from the district of Tung-ping Chou, whilst mules are found in the west of the province.\n\n4. The Crops.-Shantung is a poor province. The plains to the north and west are usually thickly populated and often overcrowded, and as a result a bad year for the crops means much distress. There have been bad seasons continuously for the last three or four years, reaching a climax this year. During July and August, which are usually the rainy months, there was either little or no rain, or else it came too late.\n\nThe result is that whilst it will not be a famine, still there will be acute distress in many districts in ...\n\n*Not printed.*", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-360 - Public Offices - 1909.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 421246, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-360 - Public Offices - 1909", "page_number": 35, "title": "CO129-360 - Public Offices - 1909", "content_text": "## 2\n\nThe north and west of the province, extending to Southern Chih-li. A missionary at **Lin-ch'ing Chou** told me that the first crop of wheat in those parts was very poor, as also the pea-nuts and fruit, on which the people largely depend for cash, and the cotton, which employs so many people for spinning in the winter.\n\nAn agent of the Anglo-American Tobacco Company told me that the people were so poor that they were knocking off all superfluous luxuries, and could not afford to buy cigarettes. This Company deserves to succeed owing to the energetic way in which it is boomed. There is hardly a town of any importance that I pass through in any part of China which is not profusely placarded with posters proclaiming the perfections of the \"Peacock\" or \"Pirate\" brand of cigarettes.\n\nAt Lai-chou Fu, thousands of coolies were engaged in digging a gigantic hole in search for some talisman which would cause rain.\n\n### 5. Railways\n\nThe route for the proposed railway from Chefoo to Wei Hsien has been surveyed. The capital is to be all Chinese. It has been found that the cost will be 10,000,000 dollars, instead of 4,000,000 dollars, as at first calculated.\n\nAs only 2,000,000 dollars can be raised, it has been decided only to make the line at present from Chefoo to Huang Hsien.\n\nOn the Shan-tung Railway, I was struck by the excellence of the arrangements; German officials were very little in evidence, and nearly all the local arrangements were made by Chinese, who struck me as being exceedingly civil and a great contrast to the Chinese employés on the Ching-han and Shan-hsi Railways.\n\n### 6. Missionaries\n\nThe Franciscans divide the northern part of Shan-tung, the French portion taking the eastern section and the Dutch portion the western section. The English Baptists and American Presbyterians are also chiefly in evidence in these parts, and have combined to form a university for Chinese, with the Arts and Science College at Wei Hsien for 240 pupils, and a theological college at Ch'ing-chou Fu, in which 140 Chinese students are going through a seven years' course, preparatory to working in the Mission. The Medical College in Chi-nan Fu has not yet been started.\n\n### 7. Anti-dynastic Societies\n\nA missionary said that they were increasing in the cities, whilst among the soldiers of the 5th Division at Chi-nan Fu, there is reported to be a strong following.\n\n### 8. The Grand Canal from the South to the Yellow River\n\nThe watershed crosses the Grand Canal at Lung-wang-miao, 54 miles (180 li) south of Tung-a Hsien and the Yellow River, whilst at An-shan, 21 miles (70 li) to the south, the canal, which used to flow northerly, is now blocked, and boats instead descend the Ching Ho, till the Yellow River is reached 14 miles south-west of Chiang-chia-kou, the ferry across the Yellow River, 2 miles to the west of Tung-a Hsien. From Chiang-chia-kou, an embankment runs westwards near or alongside the north bank of the Yellow River to T'ao-ch'eng-p'u, a distance of 12 miles. It is about 12 feet above the level of the plain and 16 feet to 25 feet wide. The hills end on the south bank of the Yellow River, and, except for two solitary hillocks just north of the river, I did not see any approach to a hill again till I sighted the western hills near Peking. This great plain, as far as I could see, was everywhere one gigantic field covered with crops (kao-liang, millet, maize, beans, and cotton), and thickly studded with villages, which get more scattered going north.\n\n### 9. The Grand Canal from the Yellow River to Lin-ch'ing Chou\n\nFormerly the tribute grain boats used to come up it, but they have not used it since the Boxer trouble in 1900. This section of the Grand Canal is closed by earth dams, the one on the Yellow River being a mile to the east of Tao-ch'eng-p'u. Formerly this used to be cut and the water from the Yellow River used to fill the canal bed. At the present time, the canal bed is quite dry from the dam to Tung-ch'ang Fu, a distance of about 28 miles, and the thrifty population have hastened to cultivate both the banks and bed. In this part of the country, there are countless side roads, evidently used by farm carts. Tung-ch'ang Fu is a fairly large city, and the most symmetrical I have seen in China; in fact, it is nearly a perfect square. There is a good deal of waste inside the walls, and the chief business is in the east suburb. The prefecture shares with that of Ts'ao-chou further south the reputation of being one of the worst brigand centres in China. Fortunately, however, the two principal brigands, who had a provincial reputation, were captured in the last two years, and since then the country has been more peaceful. The priest at Tung-ch'ang Fu told me that there had been a slight revival of Boxerism at Kao-tang Chou to the north-east, but it quieted down when the rains came. The canal was repaired in 1906 between Tung-chang Fu and Lin-ching Chou, a distance of about 40 miles, and is now used by small boats. It was 3 or more feet deep, with muddy water.\n\n## 3\n\nThe canal makes a bend to the south just below Lin-ch'ing Chou, and there is another earth dam across about 2 miles to the south of the city. On my arrival, I found this dam had been cut to let in some water from the Wei River, but it was closed again before I left on the following day. The resident missionaries stated they had never before heard of the dam being cut. The chief object of the dam in the old days, apparently, was that it afforded a chance of \"squeeze,\" as when the tribute boats, &c., arrived, they had to be unloaded on one side and reloaded on the other, whilst the boat was dragged over. The reason the officials gave for not opening the dam was that the Wei River was infested by a dragon, who would tear up the banks of the Grand Canal if he once got into it. About half a mile below the dam, the canal passes through a lock bridge and joins the Wei River.\n\nThe missionaries stated that formerly the inhabitants of Lin-ch'ing Chou were very anti-foreign, but that the feeling has now quite died out. The post from Chi-nan Fu to Peking takes three and a-half days, going by courier viâ Lin-ch'ing Chou to Shun-te Fu, where the railway is reached.\n\nFrom Chi-nan Fu to Lin-ch'ing Chou, I was treated with an excess of kindness by all the officials, and escorts accompanied me all the way. One cavalry soldier, overcome by the liberality of my gratuities, announced his intention of joining my service as groom, till I reminded him that the Chinese punishment for desertion was the cutting off of one or more ears.\n\n### 10. The Grand Canal from Lin-ch'ing Chou to Tien-tsin\n\nThis section is, of course, really the Wei (or Yä) River. At the time of my visit in August, it was exceptionally high, water very muddy, very strong current and 50 to 60 yards wide. The banks are in places eaten away, and a missionary said that nothing is being done to keep them in repair, and there is great danger of the river one day bursting its banks and carrying destruction over a great low-lying region.\n\nI made the distance between Lin-ching Chou and Tien-tsin (259 miles), and I took 70 hours of actual travelling by boat, averaging 3.7 miles an hour. Up to Te Chou, it is exceedingly winding, and the land route is much quicker.\n\n| Location | Distance from Lin-ch'ing Chou | Description |\n|-----------------|-------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|\n| Ssu-nü-ssů | 72 miles | Can drain the river |\n| Chu-tien | 1672 miles | Can drain the river |\n| Ising-chi-chên | 1883 miles | Can drain the river |\n| Ma-ch'ang | 2062 miles | Can drain the river via Hsiao-chan Canal |\n\nThe river can be drained by four canals. The river may be divided into two sections, namely, from Lin-ching Chou to the Hsiao-chan Canal. In this section, it is usually 50 to 60 yards wide, and I rarely found it less than 10 feet deep, often over 15 feet. There are only reported to be two shallow places in this section, both above Tê Chou. At the second one, I found it was 9 feet deep.\n\nThe second section is from the Hsiao-chan Canal to Tien-tsin, the canal being from 30 to 40 yards wide, sometimes less. This part is shallower, and I usually found it from 9 to 11 feet deep. The country is low-lying, and villages and towns are usually actually on the river banks or else at a distance away.\n\nThere is a vast amount of traffic on the river; the boats are mostly pulled up by gangs of from four to thirteen men, who for a miserable pittance work like slaves, and appear always to be contented. With the exception of one or two Government boats, there are no steam launches on the river. Ferries are numerous, but there is not a single bridge till Tien-tsin is reached.\n\nAll along the banks, countless numbers of villagers were employed in throwing up water from the river into a hollowed-out basin, from which it was again thrown up on to the level of the fields. Comparatively few, who were in more affluent circumstances, were able to do the work with a donkey and a wheel.\n\n(Signed) G. PEREIRA, Lieutenant-Colonel, \nGrenadier Guards, Military Attaché. \nPeking, September 17, 1908.\n\n## 34", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-360 - Public Offices - 1909.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 422458, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-361 - Public Offices - 1909", "page_number": 487, "title": "CO129-361 - Public Offices - 1909", "content_text": "## Inclosure 5 in No. 1\n\n### The Viceroy of the two Kuang Provinces to Mr. Mayers\n\nCanton, May 30, 1869.\n\nTHE Viceroy received, on the 25th instant, a Report from Lieutenant-Colonel Shang Chang-mao and Pao Ying-hiung (Superintendents of the gun-boat squadrons) to the following effect :- \n\n\"The Acting British Consul, Mr. Mayers, having personally represented the occurrence of acts of piracy among the islands to the eastward of Hong Kong, and requested that a gun-boat be dispatched in company with a British vessel of war, and to cruise in that direction, we hereupon directed Major Fan Kan-ting, Commandant of the gun-boat 'Chên-to', to proceed on the 12th instant to Hong Kong for this purpose, and after visiting the neighbourhood of Mirs Bay, &c., to go on to the coast in the vicinity of Cupche, and use every effort conjointly (with the British force) for seizing any pirates met with during the cruise. These particulars have already been reported to your Excellency, and Major Fan Kan-t'ing has now reported his proceedings as follows :--\n\n[Report of cruise in vicinity of Mirs Bay omitted as unimportant.]\n\nOn the 15th the two gun-boats ('Chên-to' and His Majesty's gun-boat 'Bouncer') anchored together at Ta Sing Bay, near Ping Hoi, and it was thereupon agreed, on the proposition of Lieutenant Lloyd, that we should proceed on the following day to the Pratas Shoal, lying about 150 miles to seaward from Cupche, and overhaul the neighbourhood in search of pirates. Leaving our anchorage on the following day, accordingly, we proceeded in that direction, and, by keeping under way through the night, arrived at the Pratas Shoal at 10 A.M. on the 17th instant.\n\n\"I have to remark that, although the Pratas Shoal is described as lying 400 or 500 li from the coast of Cupche, it is in reality an isolated shoal lying in the midst of the China Sea, semi-circular in shape, the hollow of its curve facing the north-west, and some 100 miles or more in total circumference. (The rocks of which it consists) are alternately covered and left dry by the tide. Near the edge of the shoal is a small sandy island, barely 3 miles in length, where, although a certain amount of herbage does exist, there are no inhabitants. The whole place is studded with rocks in all directions, the winds and tides are variable and not to be depended upon, and an extraordinarily heavy sea prevails all around. The spot is scarcely ever visited either by Chinese or foreign trading-vessels. Having ascertained, in concert with Lieutenant Lloyd, that there were no traces of pirates making this their resort and plundering trading-vessels, we left the Pratas on the 19th instant and proceeded on our return voyage, arriving at Hong Kong on the 20th, and, after reporting to the Commodore, proceeded to Canton,\" &c.\n\nOn receipt of the foregoing Report, the Viceroy has to communicate the same for the honourable Consul's information, and avails, &c.\n\n## Inclosure 6 in No. 1\n\n### Mr. Mayers to the Viceroy of the two Kuang Provinces\n\nCanton, June 1, 1869.\n\nTHE Undersigned has the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Excellency's despatch of the 30th ultimo, forwarding copy of the Report made by Major Fan Kan-ting respecting the visit of the gun-boat \"Chên-to\" to the Pratas Shoal, &c., which he has perused with attention.\n\nHe begs to observe in reply that the Pratas Shoal, lying as it does some 170 miles eastward from the coast of Kwangtung, occupies a position in the midst of the China Sea precisely in the track of vessels sailing north or south from the Chinese ports, as a result of which it frequently occurs that vessels are lost upon it when deviating, in even the slightest degree from their proper course, owing either to tempestuous weather or defective observations.\n\nSuch avoidable disasters occur on an average two or three times in the course of the year, and it has become a practice with the junk people of this province to lie in wait at the shoal for cases of shipwreck. The moment a foreign vessel strikes they rush on board and commence, regardless of all remonstrance or resistance, to strip her of everything they can lay their hands upon. It is highly necessary that measures be taken to put a stop to this lawless state of affairs. Ere long, undoubtedly, a lighthouse will be constructed at this spot, which will enable vessels to avoid the danger of the shoals, but an undertaking of this description will be a work of time, and in the meanwhile steps should be taken for affording efficient protection to vessels in distress, as is the duty of every civilized and humane Government. The Undersigned would point out to your Excellency that an island exists in the midst of the shoal which is about 3 miles in length, and where, although the island itself is not inhabited, vessels may be anchored and used as a place of residence. He therefore begs that your Excellency will take into consideration the propriety of stationing one or two war-junks at this locality, where their presence will both serve as a check on the desperadoes who live by the plunder of foreign vessels and will also enable your Excellency to carry out the provisions of the 20th Article of the Treaty of Tien-tsin, where it is stipulated that if any British vessel be wrecked or stranded on the coast of China the Chinese authorities shall adopt measures for its relief and security and extend friendly treatment to those on board. Such a consummation will be worthy of your Excellency's benign disposition.\n\nWith reference to Major Fan Kan-t'ing's Report, the Undersigned begs leave to observe that it does not tally in all particulars with that made by Lieutenant Lloyd, R.N., commanding His Majesty's gun-boat \"Bouncer,\" who mentions that on reaching the Pratas he found in the lagoon a Chinese junk, having sixteen men and five women on board, and that on searching her in concert with Major Fan Kan-t'ing and Captain Edwards, Commander of the \"Chên-to,\" he found her to be filled with articles forming part of the equipment of foreign vessels, besides a quantity of miscellaneous cargo. The master of the junk, on being interrogated, stated that he had been at anchor there for two months. It is plain therefore that this vessel was lying at the shoal on the look-out for cases of shipwreck, and the Undersigned is surprised to find that Major Fan Kan-t'ing makes no mention of her in the Report sent in.\n\nHe avails, &c.\n\n## Inclosure 7 in No. 1\n\n### The Viceroy Jui-lin to Mr. Mayers\n\nCanton, June 6, 1869.\n\nTHE Viceroy has to acknowledge the receipt on the 1st instant of the honourable Consul's despatch relating to the Report made by Major Fan K'an-ting respecting the Pratas Shoal (despatch requoted in full), and, in reply, he has to state that, of the shoal in question, the outer side is under the jurisdiction of the right battalion of the brigade of Lung-men, and the inner side under that of the left battalion of the above brigade, and also of the district magistracy of Ho-p'u, but in the despatch now received the Viceroy finds that no distinction is drawn as to either \"outer\" or \"inner\" side. In all cases, however, of shipwreck on the part of foreign vessels along the coast, it is incumbent upon the local authorities, in fulfilment of the Treaty, to take measures for affording them protection and assistance; but the request contained in the despatch now under acknowledgment, to the effect that steam gun-boats may be stationed at the Pratas for the purpose of affording such protection, has not the support of any Article in the Treaty, and it is not expedient to accede to it.\n\nThe Viceroy issues orders to the district Magistrate of Ho-p'u for the latter's guidance, and also to the above-mentioned military departments, to the effect that in the event of any foreign vessel being hereafter wrecked upon or near the Pratas Shoal, measures must be taken in accordance with the Treaty for affording them protection, and also that efficient steps must be taken without intermission for seizing and bringing to trial the piratical characters who resort to that locality, as a necessary part of the proceedings for affording the protection in question. The Viceroy also instructs Colonels Pao and Shang, the Commandants of the gun-boat squadron, to examine into the discrepancy pointed out in the despatch now under acknowledgment.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-361 - Public Offices - 1909.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 422548, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-361 - Public Offices - 1909", "page_number": 577, "title": "CO129-361 - Public Offices - 1909", "content_text": "## 66\n\nYour Excellency's notice the circumstance which led to a rupture of the negotiations for an Agreement which was about to be concluded between His Majesty's Commissioner at Wei-hai Wei and the Governor-General of Shangtung in connection with gold mining rights at a place known as Tiger Hill, situated on the boundaries of the territory leased to Great Britain under the Wei-hai Wei Convention.\n\nYour Excellency is doubtless aware that the conclusion of this Agreement was blocked by the action of the German Legation at Peking, who intervened on behalf of a German Company, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Bergbau und Industrie im Auslande, who had obtained a Concession on the 24th August, 1899, granting them exclusive mining rights over an area of 250 li round Chefoo, which would include the whole of the leased territory of Wei-hai Wei.\n\nIn discussing this question with His Majesty's Chargé d'Affaires, Baron von Mumm stated that a clause of the German Agreement excluded from the sphere of operations any places already conceded for the working of mines, &c., to merchants of other nations, and he considered that this applied to the leased territory, but not to the zone of influence bordering on it. The Imperial Minister repeated this contention in a subsequent conversation with His Majesty's Minister, urging that the action of the German Legation was justified by the judicial interpretation of the British lease of Wei-hai Wei.\n\nHis Majesty's Government are of opinion that no distinction between the leased territory and the sphere of influence contiguous to it, such as that claimed by Baron von Mumm, is to be inferred from the terms of the Wei-hai Wei Convention, and I have therefore been instructed by the Marquess of Lansdowne to represent to your Excellency that the presence of foreign miners is incompatible with the spirit of that Convention, and would clearly interfere with the right secured to Great Britain of erecting fortifications and taking such measures for defence as may be deemed necessary within the zone in question.\n\nI am further instructed to express the earnest desire of His Majesty's Government that the Imperial Minister at Peking may be instructed to withdraw his opposition to the proposed Agreement for the regulation of mining operations in Tiger Hill.\n\nI avail, &c.\n\n(Signed) **GEORGE W. BUCHANAN**\n\n## No. 74.\n\n67\n\n575\n\nBut you should strongly oppose French proposal, should it take form, in view of our recent agreement with Chinese Government.\n\nFull information was sent you by last mail with regard to Colonel Manifold's mission.\n\n## No. 76.\n\n**Memorandum communicated by Count de Lulaing, December 22, 1903.**\n\nAt the end of September last the Belgian Government empowered the Belgian Minister in China to suggest to his colleagues in Peking the following transactional proposal with a view to hasten the payment of the Chinese indemnity:-\n\nChina to sign, without further delay, the \"bons nationaux\" payable in gold, which had been sent to the Taotai of Shanghae in December 1902. On the other hand, the Powers to consent to China continuing the six monthly payments of the indemnity in silver, and to grant the necessary delay, until the entire debt should be paid.\n\nThis proposal maintained the principle of the gold payment of the indemnity, as prescribed by the Peking Protocol, but allowed China to pay off her debt, by instalments, in silver. By increasing, in this way, the number of annuities, the sum would amount to the total of the debt calculated on a gold basis.\n\nNearly all the States interested in the Chinese indemnity question have received this proposal favourably, but the Russian Government have not stated their views, with the result that the arrangement has been deferred, as several foreign Ministers in Peking had been instructed to support the proposal only in case of unanimity among the interested parties.\n\nSo as to hasten the signature of the \"bons nationaux d'indemnité,” it would be highly desirable that the interested Powers should exert, if possible, their influence at St. Petersburgh with a view to obtaining the adhesion of the Imperial Government to the proposal.\n\nWould the British Government feel disposed to send instructions of this nature to His Majesty's Minister in Russia?\n\nThe result to be obtained is an important one, for there is no doubt that China would agree to the proposal were it formulated by the unanimous interested States.\n\nLondon, December 22, 1903.\n\n## Sir E. Satow to the Marquess of Lansdowne.--(Received December 22.)\n\n(No. 273.) (Telegraphic.) P.\n\nPeking, December 22, 1903.\n\nPROJECTED French railway. Your Lordship's telegram No. 196 of the 4th instant.\n\nI was informed some time ago by French Minister that the French were thinking of such a line. In reply to inquiries the Foreign Board deny that he has mentioned it to them, but I think, nevertheless, that he has probably done so.\n\nThe whole course of the suggested line has not yet been examined, but the Intelligence Department at Tien-tsin inform me that Captain Hunter examined the Tsing-kiang portion of it, and reported it impracticable for railway construction.\n\nSubject to your Lordship's approval, I will send the Commercial Attaché with a Royal Engineer officer and two Indian surveyors, whom I hope to obtain through the General at Tien-tsin, to investigate.\n\n## No. 77.\n\n## The Marquess of Lansdowne to Sir E. Satow.\n\n(No. 212.) (Telegraphic.) P.\n\nForeign Office, December 25, 1903.\n\nINDEMNITY bonds and conversion of indemnity payments. Your telegram No. 271 of the 19th instant. The suggestion made by Belgian Government that we should join in representations at St. Petersburgh is being considered.\n\nYou should act at once on instructions conveyed in my despatch No. 281 of the 21st September unless you see strong objections. It is possible that action of Commission with regard to conversion of next instalment may be affected by a formal representation to the Diplomatic Body.\n\n## The Marquess of Lansdowne to Sir E. Satow.\n\n(No. 209.) (Telegraphic.) P.\n\nSUGGESTED French railway from Ichang.\n\nForeign Office, December 22, 1903.\n\nIt would be as well, before taking action suggested in last paragraph of your telegram No. 273 of the 22nd instant, to consult Colonel Manifold, who, with two other officers, has started for China to conduct further surveys for a line to Szechuan on behalf of British and Chinese Corporation and Peking Syndicate.\n\n## No. 78.\n\n## The Marquess of Lansdowne to Sir E. Satow.\n\n(No. 215.) (Telegraphic.) P.\n\nForeign Office, December 26, 1903.\n\nON the 7th instant, German transport left Port Said bound for Hangchow Bay, with 212 troops on board.\n\nPlease refer to `page 280` of North China Intelligence Diary for period ending the 27th October.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-361 - Public Offices - 1909.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 422727, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-362 - Public Offices - 1909", "page_number": 130, "title": "CO129-362 - Public Offices - 1909", "content_text": "# 128 \n## 26 \n\nMongol farm of the same name half a mile on the other side. The inhabitants of these farms are chiefly women, for most of the males are herded in the lamaseries.\n\nMay 14-After three hours we passed a large farm called Kia ker chi ho, a well-to-do place; here a Mongol with the rank of Colonel, and with the decoration of the Red Button, lives; it is his duty to recruit Mongols for the Chinese Army; he is said to have little or no success.\n\nThe country now took an entirely new aspect; instead of being covered with sand-drifts, the ground is smooth turf with occasional shrubs, never more than a few inches high. During the afternoon we passed some Mongol farms known as Tabo tuluhe, where there was a good well close to the track, and round which a group of nine Chinese—blacksmiths and carpenters, en route from Yulinfu to the West to find work—were resting. The plain, and especially a huge tract of land forming a lakebed and white with salt, was covered with tufts of the spikey grass which the camels eat so greedily. Towards nightfall we began to look for a house to lodge in, but, finding none, retreated to the hills to the left, where we came across a lad who showed us where water was obtainable. Here we pitched our tents.\n\nMay 15-Keeping along the sandy high road to Ninghsia we came to a Mongol farm late in the morning. Here we learnt that Borobalgasson lay considerably to the south. We therefore took on an extra guide, who said he would take us there by nightfall for the sum of 1 tael (3s.). We therefore left the Ninghsia road and turned due south across country, passing numerous well-to-do Mongol farms en route. The country had the appearance of a vast plain, but was in reality a succession of low hillocks and sand-drifts. Heavy rain and thunder coming on we halted for the night at the large farm of Bong huang ga dun.\n\nMay 16.-Four hours' marching brought us to Borobalgasson, where we found a lodging with the kindly Roman Catholic priest.\n\n## Its \n\nBorobalgasson—the \"Grey Town\" of Hue—was first a Chinese and later a Mongol town of some importance. This latter was destroyed in the thirteenth century. ruins lie about a mile away from the mission; they consist of only the fortifications, but as the Mongols did not surround their encampments with walls, these show that the town was probably an early Chinese one. They are after the usual Chinese pattern, and now of course entirely grass-grown. There were entrances on the four sides, and on the west side outside the wall lay a broad ditch. A thinner outer fortification wall can be traced between the ditch and the main wall on this side; possibly there was another water protection between these two walls. There are no ruins inside the fortifications except of the Catholic mission station which was destroyed by Boxer violence in 1900.\n\nBorobalgasson is now merely the name of a district in the Province of Ottok. The mission may be said to form the centre of this district. Round it are scattered numerous Mongol farms, many hidden away among the sand hills. The inhabitants of these farms are Christians. There are several other chapels under the charge of European priests in the neighbourhood, and they appear to have no rivals in the shape of Lama temples.\n\nThe central mission station at Borobalgasson is protected against animals by mud walls some 300 yards by 150; they are in no sense fortifications, nor are any arms stored there. In the event of future trouble the missionaries would retreat, as in 1900, on Hsiao Chiao pan, 23 miles to the south.\n\nThe various priests have more work to do in winter than in summer, as in the former season the inhabitants are able to attend schools while in the latter these are busy cultivating their land or watching their herds. The priests speak excellent and fluent Mongol; they consider Kweihuacheng ten days' distance from Balgasson, and send their mail matter that way by means of their own courier once a month. They receive regular news of the outer world in the same way.\n\nBorobalgasson is of importance still as being on the high road to Ninghsiafu and also to the residence of the Prince of Ottok—both places being five days' distance away. Flour and sugar can be purchased at a kind of shop here.\n\nMay 17.-Attendance at mass being obligatory, hundreds of Mongols flocked toward the mission to-day on ponies or on camels. They prayed noisily but fervently.\n\nLeaving in an east-south-easterly direction along the grass-clad plain, dotted with many Mongol farms, chiefly Christian, as was to be seen by the absence of prayer flags and shrines outside the buildings, we turned south-east two hours later across high sandhills of the most disagreeable type. We were five hours crossing this belt of sand, on which no vegetation grows whatever. The terrible heat of the noonday sun nearly proved fatal to some of the caravan.\n\n## 27 \n\nSuddenly the sand-hills ceased, and we emerged on to good land with a few willow and poplar trees dotted about, and a number of farms.\n\nThough we were still in the Ordos territory all signs of Mongols ceased, for the Chinese have pushed these north of the belt of sand and have taken possession of the rich land between this and the Great Wall, the southern boundary of the Ordos.\n\nThe dangers to which travellers in the sandhills are exposed are very real. The sandstorm of the previous day had obliterated all footsteps; we had therefore to make a fresh track for ourselves. The priest at Balgasson had lent us as guide a man who had come with the mail only the day before. In spite of this we drifted a long way out of the right course, considerably to the anxiety of the guide.\n\nSoon after leaving the sand-hills we reached a deep gully some 200 yards wide and 100 feet deep. This break in the ground occurs quite suddenly and unexpectedly. At the bottom flows a small stream 20 feet wide and a foot deep in a north-east direction to join the Wutingho. This stream is said to be exceedingly difficult to cross after heavy rains.\n\nAscending from the gully we passed a number of cave dwellings, and reaching the plain again continued over level well-cultivated ground and arrived at the small but strongly fortified Catholic mission station of Hsiao Chiao Pan.\n\n## The Belgian Roman Catholic Mission in Mongolia.\n\nThis mission is divided into the two portions, each being under the charge of a Bishop, of Eastern and Western Mongolia. Its efforts to spread Christianity embrace Mongols and Chinese alike, and have been successful to the tune of several tens of thousands in all. The two sees meet at Kweihuacheng, that of Western Mongolia being of later date than that of Eastern Mongolia. Ney Elias visiting the latter in 1872 wrote \"the territory allotted by Rome to the Belgian Mission extends from Kantung near Jehol in the east to the neighbourhood of Kweihuacheng in the west, and consists chiefly of the narrow belt of Mongolia lying immediately outside the Great Wall, where the population is made up almost entirely of Chinese emigrants from the neighbouring provinces of Chih-li and Shansi.” The chief station of this diocese is, I believe, Si ying sze, about 70 miles in a west-north-westerly direction from Kalgan.\n\nThe diocese of Western Mongolia comprises Kansu and the Ordos tribes, and extends as far as Chinese Turkestan, where there are stations at Manas and Kuldja. There are in especial three groups of converted villages (1) to the west of Kweihua-cheng to where the Yellow River bends south; (2) in the kingdom of Alashan, a district on the Yellow River where this stream begins a 200 mile flow eastwards. This district is known as Santauho; (3) in the Ordos country; this district, whose chief centres are Borobalgasson and Hsiao chiao is in the kingdom of Ottok, and lies just north of the Great Wall of China. There are two other stations in the Ordos, somewhat isolated from the others. These are Hsiao Noor and Ta Noor in the north-east corner and close to the Yellow River. These lie in the Kingdom of Talat.\n\nIt is only some thirty years since a beginning was made in the diocese by the establishment of a station at Hsiaochiao, \"Small bridge, hence Kleinbrügge; from here the Mission spread northward to Borobalgasson and Santanho; already they claim some 16,000 converts.\n\nThe present Bishop, Mgr. Bermuyn, is the third in office, the last, Bishop Hamer, being martyred in 1900. The Bishop's official residence is in the district near Kweihuacheng but he is a wandering prelate and rarely spends more than a couple of weeks at any place in his diocese. His Grandeur is on the verge of completing a Franco-Mongol and Mongol-French dictionary, which should be of the greatest value. There are about fifty European priests in the diocese--all Belgian and Flemish. Their number is reinforced annually by four approximately. New arrivals in the field spend the first two years in a kind of seminary in the district west of Kweihuacheng. Here they learn Mongol and Chinese, but chiefly the latter, for the former can easily be picked up later, six months perpetual intercourse with the Mongols sufficing for this. They are also taught Chinese manners and customs for everything is done to avoid breaches of these.\n\nThe mission is entirely apart from other Roman Catholic missions; it subsists on the donations of the faithful at home and complains of being poor, but apart from the fact that all the priests I met lived comfortably, in one district alone two new stations were being created, and churches (with cottages hard by for the future converts) were being erected at a cost of 5,000 taels (£750) a piece; there does not seem, therefore, to be much reason to grumble.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-362 - Public Offices - 1909.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 423710, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-363 - Public Offices & Others - 1909", "page_number": 314, "title": "CO129-363 - Public Offices & Others - 1909", "content_text": "**CONFIDENTIAL**\n\n## SECTION 1\n\nNo. 1.\n\n**Sir J. Jordan to Sir Edward Grey**.-(Received November 26.)\n\n(No. 103.)\n\nPeking, November 7, 1909.\n\nI HAVE the honour to transmit to you herewith copy of a despatch from the military attaché to this legation on the subject of the reconstruction of the Antung-Mukden Railway.\n\n### Inclosure 1 in No. 1\n\n(No. 17.)\n\n**Lieutenant-Colonel Willoughby to Sir J. Jordan**\n\nPeking, November 4, 1909.\n\nI HAVE the honour to submit herewith three copies of the report on the reconstruction of the Antung-Mukden Railway (viz., one copy for the Foreign Office, one copy for transmission to the War Office through the Foreign Office, and one copy for record in the Chancery).\n\nI have, &c.\n\nM. E. WILLOUGHBY, Lieutenant-Colonel, \nMilitary Attaché.\n\n### Inclosure 2 in No. 1\n\n**Report by Lieutenant-Colonel Willoughby respecting the Antung-Mukden Railway Reconstruction**\n\nI TRAVELLED over the Antung-Mukden Railway on the 27th and 28th September, and back on the 30th September and 1st October.\n\nThe Present Track.-The present track is 189 miles and 2 ft. 6 in. gauge. The following are the stations along it and their distance from Antung, viz. :-\n\n| Stations | Miles | Remarks |\n|-----------------|-------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|\n| Antung | 0 | In the Japanese concession, close to the bank of the Yalu, |\n| Sha ho Chên | 3 | The station for the Chinese city of Antung-hsien. |\n| Wu-lung Pei | 17 | Hot springs, |\n| Tang Shan Cheng | 22 | |\n| Kao-li Mên | 31 | Where the line goes through the line of the old \"willow palisade,\" |\n| Feng Huang Ch'êng | 39 | but no sign of this now exists. |\n| Szu T'ou-tzn | 46 | The station, with its little Japanese settlement around it, IS some 8 miles distant from the city. |\n| Chi Kuan Shan | 53 | |\n| Erb Tao K'on | 59 | |\n| Chiu Mu Chuang | 69 | |\n| Liu Chia Tai | 78 | The trains, each way, stop here for the night. There are several Japanese and Chinese inns. |\n| Tung Yuan Pu | 85 | |\n| Ts'ao Ho Kou | 93 | |\n| Lien Shan Kuan | 106 | |\n| Haia Ma Tang | 111 | |\n| Nan Fên | 121 | 5 miles east of the Mo-Tien-Ling. |", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-363 - Public Offices & Others - 1909.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 423711, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-363 - Public Offices & Others - 1909", "page_number": 315, "title": "CO129-363 - Public Offices & Others - 1909", "content_text": "# Chiao-t'ou \n## Merr Chia Pu \n### Pên Hsi Hu \n2 \n\n| Stations | Miles | Remarks |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Chiao-t'ou | 131 | |\n| Merr Chia Pu | 138 | |\n| Pên Hsi Hu | 143 | Important collieries. |\n| Huo Lien Chai | 148 | |\n| Shih Chiao-tzu | 156 | |\n| Yao Chien Hu Tun | 165 | |\n| Chên Hsiang Tun | 172 | |\n| Пun Ho Pao | 133 | |\n| Fêng Tien (Mukden) | 189 | |\n\nThe Fashun branch of the South Manchurian Railway crosses just south of this station. \nThe Mukden terminus is now at the South Manchurian Railway Mukden railway station. (It used to be some distance south-east of it.) \n\nFrom Mukden the line runs on the level, or nearly so, for some 25 miles to Yao Chien Hu-tun, in the Liao plain, and a side valley eastward out of it. Thence it winds among the mountains, following small valleys and crossing a succession of ridges through very picturesque country. The only places of any size or importance along the whole line are Pên Hsi Hu and Fêng Huang Ch'êng. From the latter place again it is fairly level, going along valleys to Antung.\n\nBetween Mêng Chia Pu and Chiao-t'ou, and again between Chi Kuan Shan and Chiu Mu Chuang, the ranges are so steep and the gradients so heavy that the trains have to cross in two separate halves. On the northern slope of the latter range there are two reversing stations.\n\nAs a consequence the journey between Mukden and Antung takes two long days' travelling, viz., from Mukden to Tsao-ho Kou 11 hours 55 minutes, and from Tsao-ho Kou to Antung 11 hours 25 minutes.\n\n## The New Alignment (4 ft. 8 in. gauge)\nTo avoid building a new bridge over the Hun Ho, the new alignment takes off from the Fushun line just south-west of Hun Ho Pao, and, with a curve, joins into the present track, which it then follows for upwards of 20 miles. When I passed over it the embankment had been widened and the big sleepers and broad-gauge track laid down as far as Yao Chien Hu Tun (the light rails being relaid between the broad-gauge ones). The new bridges, alongside the present ones, were, on this section, almost completed, and in a very short time it should be possible to run trains on the broad-gauge as far as Shih Chiao-tzu.\n\nIn the mountains the new alignment naturally diverges from the present track considerably, but is never very far away, usually in sight. When completed the curtailment of distance will be over 20 miles, and the run from Mukden to Antung will only take some seven or eight hours.\n\nThe work of reconstruction was proceeding actively throughout.\n\n### Sections\nThe work is divided into four sections, viz.:-\n1. Mukden to Hung Chia Pu.\n2. Mêng Chia Pu to Hsia Ma Tang.\n3. Hsia Ma Tang to Chi Kuan Shan.\n4. Chi Kuan Shan to Antung.\n\nThe second of these is the hardest section.\n\nThe work is being done by contract. I travelled with the contractor of the northern section on the 27th September, and he told me that he was having no difficulty about labour.\n\nIn the 20 miles between Chiao-t'ou and Hsia Ma Tang there are no less than thirty-two bridges from 400 to 600 feet long. I noticed that new bridges along the line are being built of timber trestle work, of the same type as those now carrying the light line. (The bridges on the standard 4 ft. 8 in. gauge Corcan line, Seoul-Shin-Gishu section, are of this type, but are being replaced by masonry and iron girder-work bridges.)\n\n### Tunnels\nThe principal tunnels are :--\n1. The Hei Kan-ling tunnel (north of Fêng Huang Ch'êng), 2,500 feet.\n2. The Chi Kuan Shan tunnel, 3,168 feet. (This tunnel alone will shorten the distance, as compared with the present track, by some 7 miles.)\n3. The Fu Chin Ling tunnel (between Fên Hsi Hu and Chiao-t'ou), 5,000 feet.\n\nThey will be bored with steam shafting machinery.\n\n3 \n## Labour\nThe labour is almost entirely Chinese, supervised by Japanese overseers, the gangs living in mat shelters at intervals alongside the line. A little difficulty was experienced at first in getting Chinese coolies, but they are now working satisfactorily. I only saw one gang of Coreans (working on the 4th section, near Kao-li Men).\n\n## Purchase of Land\nThe head office for land purchasing has been established at Mukden, under Chinese and Japanese officials deputed by the Manchurian Government and the South Manchurian Railway respectively, viz., two superintendents, two assistant superintendents, and a number of executive delegates to work at various points along the line, assisted by the local officials. Two branch (mobile) bureaux have been formed for this purpose, and they have established local sub-offices in sixteen places, and the work is proceeding smoothly. Difficulty was expected in the neighbourhood of Pên Hsi Hu.\n\n## Policing\nThe question of the policing of the new line is, I understand, still a matter of contention between the Chinese and Japanese Governments. However that may be, the present line is guarded by detachments of the Japanese South Manchurian Railway Guard Battalions, some of whom travel on each train. The detachments are stationed at various points along the line, and are supposed not to exceed fifteen men per kilom., i.e., a total of 2,366 men throughout the length of the line. At certain points, e.g., Mukden, Pên Hsi Hu, Sha-ho Chên, &c., I noticed Chinese police also on the platforms, and asked them whether they ever get into difficulties with the Japanese railway guards, and they replied in the negative. I daresay, however, that this was a matter of \"saving face.\"\n\nThere is a considerable element of low-class Japanese \"undesirables\" in South Manchuria, who are given to bullying and ill-treating the Chinese, and whose high-handedness must give rise to much ill-feeling. I myself saw one or two instances of such ill-treatment of coolies and petty pedlars. I understand that the Japanese Government is aware of and deplores this state of things, and is taking steps to eliminate this undesirable element.\n\n## Connections with other Lines\n(1) The linking on to the Corean system, a matter of great strategic importance, will be effected by the construction of the Yalu bridge.\n\nWhen I was at Antung on the 13th August there was no sign of any commencement of this work. On the 28th September, however, I noticed that work was proceeding actively on six of the piers, the scaffolding round which was up and joined by a temporary timber trestle bridge. The foundations were being built in steel caissons. The labour was entirely Chinese, supervised by Japanese; no Coreans. One span of the bridge will be made to open to admit of the passage of shipping.\n\nThe bridge will be of the same type (masonry piers and iron girder-work superstructure) as the bridges being built along the Seoul-Shin-Gishu section of the Corean Railway. They say the construction of the bridge will take three years, but I think it probable that construction will be hastened to coincide with the completion of the new Antung-Mukden line.\n\n(2) The line joins into the main line of the South Manchurian Railway at Su-Chia-Tün (junction for Fushun).\n\nConsidering the short time that has elapsed since the work began (8th August), the progress made has been very remarkable. It is expected that the new line will be completed in two years from the start, i.e., in August 1911.\n\nI append a few photographs of the line.\n\n**M. E. WILLOUGHBY, Lieutenant-Colonel, Military Attaché.**\n\n314", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-363 - Public Offices & Others - 1909.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 427537, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-370 - Governor Sir Lugard & Public Offices - 1910 [12]", "page_number": 86, "title": "CO129-370 - Governor Sir Lugard & Public Offices - 1910 [12]", "content_text": "724\n\n7\n\nGov2\n\n6891/000\n\nH.K.\n\n19 Jan\n\nSiz\n\nwith ref\n\nLetter B\n\nDec.\n\nto reform your app\n\n5 as\n\nH. H. J\n\nSolicitar as\n\nGrover rates from\n\nThe pan of Jan 1911.\n\nC.A. have to make adjustment\n\nDate 7\n\nDe Ze been instructed\n\nAd necessary pom with regard\n\nThalf a Nar * Z payment & your salary.\n\n2. I have been found mipossible, however, (37129).\n\nJ. H Hemp Esg $14, for 1910 3 fam.\n\nLa 10 124/19 Fiche of bolonel.\n\nboky that **Lacking alt reference, li to act.\n\nto appoint Spier 梦 Ne\n\n# K. Civil service absence.\n\nyour Grown Solicitor leave off\n\nGovt. reports that, to lincumstances, arranged he has during 2 Xese for Bess\". Dennys and Bowley act until next.\n\nAd x Continue Crown Solicitors:\n\nThe 315 ? of August 82 ast previous Paper, Anso 26 Jasr // 5pm 865) Wi-21,889--). 40,00 14,09. A&E. W.\n\nal subsequent Paper.\n\nin official proper Has any 17 Crying Dox\". altantin\n\nThe mode of to Sin F. Lugard.\n\nbeen made recently addressing 3H 13/1 Mr E & Harding: respatches\n\nNo alteration has been It is a universal practical to five but so dirt Lugard wishes otherwise more has title of his rank, to reason for objecting and give instructions accordurile\n\nIsee no will Mr. Collins has cut to Colonel' that of No co List.\n\nReply 3 pm hat his wishes will be complies with.\n\nGea. Dek\" Seen Jas \"Chief Start Def\"\n\nMr. J. Robinson M. Stubla to see (or retire) 25/ TH. 20/1 at ale.\n\nPage 1\n\n...\n\nPage 2", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-370 - Governor Sir Lugard & Public Offices - 1910 [12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 427556, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-370 - Governor Sir Lugard & Public Offices - 1910 [12]", "page_number": 105, "title": "CO129-370 - Governor Sir Lugard & Public Offices - 1910 [12]", "content_text": "The General Tariff for artichoke is 29.0 cents (Customs Tariff 1190).\n\nIt is 12 cents, and the Preferential tariff is 8 cents. Under the recent agreement with US, cement from Canada will come in from the States at the rate of 11 cents, and Hong Kong will get the benefit of the reduction from 12 1/2 to 11, that is if the new arrangements go through. The reason why Canada will not give preference is because it is supported by Mr. Stubbs-Corson without previous approval from Li Ju-cai.\n\nColonel Seely is to proceed. C.P.214/2, Aug 14/2.\n\nMr Harcourt, you may like to see. We can send to Canada as proposed.\n\nM. J. Robson remarks that we may send it, but Canada won't give Preference JR2/5.\n\nEntrepot port - the Hong Kong $4.16.2.11 NO. 420.\n\nGovernment House, 15th December, 1910.\n\nI have the honour to forward the enclosed correspondence which has passed between this Government and the Canadian Government together with a letter dated the 8th instant from the Green Island Cement Company and to request your assistance in obtaining for this Colony the preferential duties accorded by the Dominion to other British Colonies.\n\n2. I take this opportunity of enquiring why a difference has been made in the treatment accorded to Hongkong and to the Straits Settlements.\n\nI have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient, humble servant,\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE LEWIS HARCOURT, M.P.\n\nPage 1...\n\n...\n\nGEORGE 18 JAN 101\n\nGovernor, &C.\n\nPage 2...\n\n \n\n...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-370 - Governor Sir Lugard & Public Offices - 1910 [12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 428834, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-372 - Public Offices - 1910", "page_number": 175, "title": "CO129-372 - Public Offices - 1910", "content_text": "when the rioting was at its height. Reparation was demanded and obtained by both the British and Japanese consular officials, but unwise delay occurred in dealing with the unruly soldiery concerned on the plea that some forty men remained absent from barracks. As a result, a second riot occurred on the 13th February in which a Chinese police officer and several constables were wounded. The trouble was alleged to have originated in the withholding of the men's pay.\n\nI visited this 46th regiment at Soochow on the 9th instant and saw the men on parade, in their barrack-rooms, and in their class-rooms, and spoke to many of the non-commissioned officers and soldiers. Everything appeared to be orderly and regular, and the demeanour of the men and their bearing towards their officers respectful and soldierlike.\n\nBefore I left Peking (on the 15th March) the judge advocate-general of the Chinese army had informed me that the brigadier, C'hên Të Lung, had been removed, but on my arrival at Soochow I found him still there, in command, and believe he is so now.\n\nThe Wai-wu Pu has now officially informed His Majesty's Legation that the following punishments were awarded, viz.:—\n\nThe ringleader, Sergeant C'hên Li Shan; imprisonment for life.\n\nPrivates Weng and Sun; twenty years and ten years imprisonment respectively.\n\nMajors Tseng Li Chao and Chiêng Hung En, commanders of the two mutinous battalions (1st and 2nd) of the 46th regiment, who had already been deprived of their rank, to undergo in addition a term of imprisonment (period not stated).\n\nAt Kiang Yin forts, His Majesty's consul at Nanking reported, on the 12th January, there had been considerable disaffection in the 36th regiment, which culminated in the desertion of nearly 100 men. The cause would appear to have been dissatisfaction with promotions to non-commissioned rank. (The 36th regiment belongs to the 9th division, the discipline of which has frequently been a subject of unfavourable comment.)\n\nHis Majesty's consul now reports that the following punishments were awarded in connection with this outbreak, viz.:--\n\nThe sergeant who originated the mutiny was beheaded.\n\nThe captain of the company concerned has been dismissed, deprived of his feather, button, and badge of merit, and sentenced to imprisonment for five years.\n\nThe colonel, who had been removed from his command before the mutiny broke out, has three marks recorded against his name.\n\nThe major (battalion commander) has been removed, and is not to be employed in the army again.\n\nThe brigadier-general of the 18th brigade has two marks recorded against his name.\n\nAt Ch'ing Chiang P'u, in the 13th Brigade (Mixed Brigade) of regulars, serious disaffection appears to have undoubtedly occurred last month. The native papers at the end of March contained alarming accounts of the state of things there, pointing to an entire disorganisation of the brigade. It was said that a letter suggesting disturbance was sent from one of the infantry regiments at Soochow to an infantry regiment at Ching Chiang P'u, but was delivered to the cavalry by mistake, and that General Wang (the military governor of Kiang Pei) called out the infantry but they refused to obey the order; that General Wang bad then sent the gendarmerie and city guards to open the floating bridge and close the city gates and man the walls at the west and south gates; that the mutineers had then assembled outside the city wall and sharp fighting had taken place in which the civil canal-side population had suffered heavily as well as the mutineers, who had then retired to the south bank of the old Yellow River, and that two battalions had been sent up from Nanking.\n\nI anticipated, therefore, that I should probably be prevented by the Chinese authorities from proceeding to Ching Chiang P'u, but no objection was raised, and I arrived there after nightfall on the 4th April, and was very well received by the authorities. There was a dense and curious crowd at the landing-place as I disembarked but, in my passage through the heart of the city, could discern no sign of disorder, the streets being full of people and the shops open as usual.\n\nThe following day I saw the 13th Mixed Brigade at their lines, about 1 mile north of the town, making a long inspection of the barracks and institutions and seeing some units of every arm (except the transport, whose barracks are not yet ready) on parade. In the afternoon they had a small field-day (cavalry and infantry only) for my benefit in the old bed of the Yellow River. The officials were exceedingly reticent about the recent disturbance, and, indeed, denied that there had been a serious mutiny. In any case, I am satisfied that the disturbance has been greatly exaggerated, for it had not resulted, at any rate, in any visible disorganisation of the brigade. My Chih-li servant, whom I sent out into the town to make enquiries, and my boatmen (two of whom were Ching Chiang P'u men) could obtain no confirmation of the alarmist reports, and informed me that it was untrue that two battalions had been sent up from Nanking. They admitted, however, that there was talk in the town about some discontent in the luchun (regular troops), and that it concerned the men's pay. I have little doubt that there was more or less serious trouble, as the officials took care to keep me very fully occupied during my stay, inspecting troops, schools, hospital, &c., and were obviously anxious to prevent my visiting Dr. Woods, of the American mission. I insisted, however, on calling at the mission, but he and the Rev. Graham were both, unfortunately, away, and I subsequently failed to catch up Dr. Woods at Shanghae.\n\nIn the men's dining-rooms, moreover, in barracks, I noticed a proclamation by the military governor Wang referring to discipline and exhorting them to good behaviour, which would point to there having been some necessity for its issue. The officials, moreover, laid particular stress on the unreliability of newspaper reports.\n\nOn the 4th April His Majesty's consul at Nanking saw the Viceroy's confidential adviser Yang Chêng (ex-Minister to Vienna), who told him that the trouble was not yet over; and on the 15th April he referred to a native newspaper report of the 13th instant, which stated that \"a further 1,000 men had handed in their uniforms and asked for their pay, with the intention of leaving the service, and that the officers had not dared to refuse them.\" (I am inclined to doubt this statement.)\n\nAt Changsha, during the recent serious riots, the inactivity of the 26th mixed brigade of regulars quartered there is significant. His Majesty's consul-general at Hankow reported that \"soldiers, often in far greater number than the rioters, watched the work of destruction without moving a finger, till Friday evening (the second day of the riot), when two men, for sharing in the burning of the Standard Oil premises, were put to death and their heads exposed. The inactivity of the troops is ascribed to two of their number being beheaded for firing on the assailants of the governor's yamên.\"\n\nHis Majesty's consul at Changsha reported on the 18th April that “500 of the regular troops have deserted from barracks with their arms and ammunition, and their intentions are as yet unknown.\" He had, however, previously very justly remarked that \"seeing that soldiers were executed for firing on the mob, it is not surprising that they were not keen.\"\n\nThe above are the more striking instances of recent indiscipline, but do not by any means complete the list; minor cases, such as quarrels with the police and civil population, and strikes on the part of military students, &c., having been from time to time reported from various places.\n\nAs regards the causes underlying this laxity of discipline, from enquiries made during my tour, and information from various sources, both official and private, the impression left on my mind is that the following various specific causes have led to the present unsatisfactory state of things:\n\n1. Territorial Enlistment.--This has been a pet scheme with the War Office owing to its advantages in the matter of formation and training of reserves. The fact seems to have been somewhat overlooked at Peking that, with territorial enlistment, it cannot but happen that local popular sentiment will also, to a great extent, be the sentiment of the local soldiery,\n\n2. Conscription. This is being gradually introduced in a modified form, and is not everywhere welcomed.\n\n3. Incessant and Hard Work.--Incessant and hard work, both on parade and in the class-rooms, has been imposed on the soldiers of the regular army. The gymnastic training, especially, by which much store is set, contains many unnecessarily dangerous practices, whereby a number of men are annually more or less seriously injured. The Chinese army doctors, with whom I have spoken, very generally condemn many of these practices.\n\n4. Lack of Short Leave. This is a very general grievance, and one that might easily be remedied in territorially-recruited forces.\n\n5. Cases of Irregularity in the Issue of Pay.--Last year, as far as I could gather,\n\nPage 173", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-372 - Public Offices - 1910.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 428988, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-372 - Public Offices - 1910", "page_number": 329, "title": "CO129-372 - Public Offices - 1910", "content_text": "bought across the Maru range at one ounce for three ounces of silver. There is one point of considerable interest in connection with these mineral deposits. In the autumn of last year the Chinese trader Li Lao-pan applied for and obtained through the Tengyuch Taotai a written permit to work the silver and salt of the Pienma district. He proposed to bring over men from the Mingkuang mines, but the excitement following the raid was so great that none dared to enter the country, and it is not improbable that the information supplied to the Taotai on this occasion may have proved an added incentive to the Chinese in their resolve to make a final bid for the possession of the unadministered territory.\n\nThe Chinese Li Fo-ming. It may be of interest to give some account of the Chinese trader Li Fa-ming or Li Lao-pan (known by the tribesmen as Li San-pao), who might be one of our necessary acquisitions should the Government of Burmah decide to undertake the immediate administration of this territory. He speaks Kachin and Maru, and evidently carries on a thriving trade throughout these districts, where he has considerable influence with the people, who travel little beyond their homes and depend on him for the news and the products of the outside world. He brings into the country Chinese cotton-cloth, opium, beads, buttons, needles and oxen, and sends out gold, musk, bears'-galls, huang-lien (a drug), beeswax, and coffin planks. He was very anxious that I should expel Tengkeng's tax-collectors from Kang-fang, visit the twenty-six villages, and appoint headmen both in them and in the Pienma group. He also urged me to go with him on a journey of three days to the country of the wild Maru, where he assured me of a warm welcome. I did not, however, feel justified in accepting any of these offers. He reports thirteen salt springs at O-mi-o-tze, in the Maru country, and evidently has great faith in the potentialities of that land. He was of great assistance to me on my journey, and, although I have no doubt that he manages to keep well with the Chinese authorities, I think he might prove useful, as he is one of the many Yunnanese traders who know Burmah well, and who welcome British rule with its open roads, its security for property, and encouragement of trade. He did not hesitate to press for a ratification of the mines concession granted by the Taotai, but I explained that I could offer him no assistance in this direction, and that I was merely on a tour of enquiry.\n\nJourney to Tengkeng. On the 18th April the weather showed signs of clearing, and we said good-bye to Pienma, whilst the whole population turned out to speed us on our way and to urge an early and a permanent return. The top of the pass (10,500 feet) was covered with whirling mist-wreaths, and at intervals could be seen miles of snow-peaks stretching far away in a long unbroken line, as the great mass of the Irrawady-Salween watershed vanished into the white clouds towards the north. All round the pass were masses of primulas, great blooms of a brilliant azure blue, and to the east the Valley of the Ku-tan Ho ran steeply down in sunshine to Tengkeng and the Salween, backed by the great range dividing it from the Mekong, which is almost as perfect and symmetrical as the peaks on its western bank. Along the track were gangs of men \"making a road for the Paoshan magistrate,\" and at the little homestead where we stayed the night an intimation had been received that supplies would be required in the course of the next few days. On arrival at Tengkeng the magistrate appeared in person, a heavy, genial officer, who leapt into the midst of affairs without introduction or warning. He had been sent by the Yungchang Prefect, his superior, to look after his subordinate Tengkeng; the Prefect feared I should require information which the Sawbwa could scarcely be trusted to give; it was very hard on a man of his weight this journey into the Salween Valley at this season of the year, and his chair-bearers had given out already; he was leaving for Pienma at once, but suggested that I should stay a few days and rest; did I need any information? He unfortunately recovered his breath before I had time to speak, and I left him the next day, having only been able to tell him that he would be ill-advised to cross the range at the present juncture; that the question of the frontier in this district was under the consideration of our two Governments; that I was telegraphing to Yunnan-fu to the effect that I had requested him to await further orders before proceeding, and that, if he persisted in crossing without further instructions, he might embarrass his Government. With some reluctance he promised to communicate with the Yungchang Prefect, who was believed to be awaiting my return in Tengyuel, and he undertook to delay his departure until a reply had been received, explanations and ejaculations being shouted at me across the hills long after they had ceased to be intelligible. A secretary who accompanied this active officer informed my writer that the magistrate had been instructed to hurry up to Pienma to establish a school and to appoint headmen, and that there had been great trouble about the destruction of the frontier pillar in Lungchuan, but that the Viceroy had telegraphed from Yunnan-fu that he had received assurances that the Government of Burmah did not propose to make an incident of the matter, and that the magistrate had been ordered to leave the next day; the Viceroy's message had concluded with an injunction to lay aside all fear of the foreigner. This information was almost as breathless and inarticulate as the magistrate himself, but it appears to throw some light on the fact that the Tengkeng raid and the activity of the Prefect in regard to the southern frontier are all part of one scheme resulting from a sudden access of frontier activity; that the action of the Prefect in destroying the pillar (reported in my despatch of the 15th February) caused a certain disquiet lest it had carried things too far, but that some assurance had been received which had allayed their uneasiness, and on the strength of which they were losing no time in laying the foundations of administrative control beyond the disputed line of the north-eastern frontier. At the same time, it confirms the reports which reach me on all sides that the destruction of the Lungchuan pillar was regarded by the Chinese as a matter of considerable importance, and that they anticipated a rebuff from the Government of Burmah with some anxiety.\n\nFrontier Chiefs. The Tengkeng Chief (Sawbwa, Fu-yi or Tussu) called to see me in company with his superintending officer, but he was so much overwhelmed by the presence of the magistrate that he was unable to speak, except to mention that he was Chinese by descent, and of the name of Tuan. He is a slight, nervous-looking lad of about 20, and by no means the blustering desperado I had expected to find, locally known as a fool, and there seems little doubt that in the matter of the raid he was merely a tool of the Paoshan magistrate and his energetic superior, the Prefect Peng. Five chiefs of the same Tuan family hold the neighbouring Lisu posts, and none of them appear to have the personality or power to band men together on their own initiative, though they form a powerful combination, and could doubtless raise a considerable force and prove very troublesome if once convinced of the backing of the Chinese officials, of whom they have a wholesome dread. The last I saw of the neighbouring Sawbwa Tuan of Lao-wo was a crouching, sobbing figure in the consulate gatehouse, clad in a highly-decorated Japanese uniform and a pair of ladies' brown boots, who had been \"beaten to death\" by Colonel Chiang for daring to claim a tiny share in the credit of avenging last year's German murder. The two Mingkuang Sawbwaships from whose districts came the opposition to Mr. Hertz's column in 1900 are now represented by very feeble rulers, and I think that little trouble need be feared from their direction, as the Chinese have ousted or absorbed the Lisu population in their districts, and their titles are little but a name. The advance of the Chinese farmers northwards along the Salween has also had serious effects for the Sawbwa of Tengkeng, who is obliged to walk warily in taxing the pure Chinese, lest he be called to book in the magistrate's yamen; his poppy cultivation has also been stopped—meaning a loss of from 16 to 20 ounces of opium from each house—and his total annual income on the Chinese side of the frontier is believed to have been reduced to about 2,000 rupees, a fact which is well borne out by the poverty and squalor of his capital and his yamen, qualities in which those of his neighbours enter into active competition. With the reduction of their revenues they are year by year less able to meet the demands of the magistrate for his annual perquisites, and there is no doubt that the chiefs have felt tentatively, and the magistrate has indicated actively the necessity for some new resources if they are to retain their posts.\n\nThe Salween Valley. On learning of the object of the Paoshan magistrate's proposed visit to Pienma, I was much tempted to return across the pass and await there an assurance from His Majesty's Consul-General at Yunnan-fu that the magistrate would be deterred from crossing, as it appeared important that he should be prevented from taking any steps towards the administrative control of the country at the present juncture. I felt unable to do this, however, as my little party had been severely tried by the hardships of the journey, and a return of the rains would possibly have delayed my return to my post for an indefinite period, a risk which appeared inadvisable at the present time. I therefore took the road by the banks of the river, which reaches Tengyuch in seven marches after leaving Tengkeng. The weather was fortunately bright and clear during the march along the Salween, which was in its full glory of early summer, and, although intensely hot, a pleasant change after the hard journey in the mountains. The river still ran green and clear, flecked with foam as it formed in eddying rapids or rushed over its hidden rocks. On either side rose the forest-clad mountains, their luxuriant tropical green sprinkled with brilliant flowering shrubs and trees, whilst the whole was crowned by the snow-clad peaks stretching up to the...\n\n[2788 d-2]\n\nD\n\n326", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-372 - Public Offices - 1910.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 428993, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-372 - Public Offices - 1910", "page_number": 334, "title": "CO129-372 - Public Offices - 1910", "content_text": "2 \n\nonly right and fair to give credit where credit is due, and that it might be politic, and would at any rate be a graceful act, to convey, through the Central Government, to the troops who guarded His Majesty's consulate, some tangible mark of appreciation of their admirable behaviour.\n\nIt is necessary to add, further, that the latest detailed information from Hunan, viz., a letter from Mr. Hale, of the Yale Mission, Changsha, to the \"North China Daily News\" (May 27, 1910), refutes the report (telegraped by Mr. Hewlett on the 18th April) of the desertion of 500 of the regular troops, and explains that the movement referred to was, on the contrary, \"marching out, under proper orders, to Ninghsiang, Yiyang and Changsha on the west, and to Liu Yang on the east, their arrival everywhere resulting in a cessation of the rioting and disquiet which in each of these places had already commenced.”\n\nM. E. WILLOUGHBY, Lieutenant-Colonel, \n\nMilitary Attaché, Peking.\n\n[This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government.]\n\nAFFAIRS OF CHINA.\n\nCONFIDENTIAL.\n\n[22016]\n\nNo. 1.\n\n331 \n\n[June 20.] C \n\nSECTION 3.\n\n20853 \n\nREC?\n\nMr. Max Müller to Sir Edward Grey.-(Received June 20.)\n\n(No. 176.) Sir,\n\nPeking, June 3, 1910. WITH reference to my telegram No. 99 of the 21st ultimo and to your telegram No. 81 of the 31st, I have the honour to transmit herewith a translation of the note from the Wai-wu Pu, in which they claim that Pienma lies in Chinese territory governed by the native Chief of Tengkeng, and is therefore under Chinese jurisdiction, and invite my attention to a suggestion of the Chinese Government contained in a note addressed to Mr. Carnegie on the 30th August, 1906, that both parties should appoint officers for a joint delimitation of the frontier.\n\nOn receipt of your telegram No. 81 of the 31st ultimo I addressed the enclosed note to the Chinese Government, stating that His Majesty's Government were not yet in a position to reply to their note, and warning them of the danger of a collision with British troops in the event of a Chinese armed force being moved into the territory definitely claimed as British in Sir Ernest Satow's note of the 1st May, 1906.\n\nI have, &c.\n\nW. G. MAX MÜLLER,\n\nEnclosure 1 in No. 1.\n\nSir,\n\nWai-wu Pu to Mr. Max Müller.\n\nMay 10, 1910. I HAVE the honour to inform you that I have received a telegram from the Governor-General of Yünnan and Kueichow, stating as follows:---\n\n\"On account of the attempt made by the Chief of Tengkeng to collect taxes from the village of Pienma, certain bad characters incited the villagers to lodge an accusation against the chief with the Paoshan Hsien. An investigation had just been ordered, when it happened that the said chief, on proceeding to that village to dig up opium and take a census, was opposed by a crowd of people and a fight took place. Three empty houses were burnt but no one was injured, nor was there any property stolen. The villagers, further, dispatched some of their number to appeal to the British deputy-commissioner at Myitkyina, stating that all the villages beyond the Kao Li Kung mountain ought to come under British jurisdiction. Consul Rose made this a pretext for interfering, but he was told, in reply, that it was the duty of the local authorities to deal with disputes between native chiefs. At the same time, a telegram was sent to the Paoshan Hsien ordering him to proceed to the locality and hold an investigation. However, Mr. Rose, alleging that he was merely going on a trip, proceeded in advance to Pienma, and also telegraphed to Consul-General O'Brien- Butler in Yünnan Fu, asking that the magistrate be prevented from going to Pienma I submit that there is plenty of evidence showing that Pienma is really Chinese territory. Further, in this case an appeal was first lodged with the Paoshan Hsien, and we certainly cannot permit the consul to interfere on account of a fabricated appeal lodged by one or two unprincipled parties. I have now again instructed the magistrate to proceed and hold an investigation, and I beg that you will request the British Minister to send instructions that there must be no interference with or crossing the boundaries of the territories ruled by our native chiefs. At the same time, I beg that he may be requested to appoint officers to delimitate the boundaries afresh.\"\n\nThe Board has the honour to observe that the boundary of the northern section of the district of Tengyueh should run from the Chien Kao Shan across the Chih Fei River up to the west of the foot of the Kao Liang Kung hills, then following the Chin Chüeh Tang River up to the crest of the Pa La Ta mountain, where the line stops. In August 1906 I addressed a despatch to Mr. Carnegie in that sense.\n\n[2788 u-3]", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-372 - Public Offices - 1910.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 429475, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-373 - Public Offices - 1910", "page_number": 212, "title": "CO129-373 - Public Offices - 1910", "content_text": "We shall also meet whether Germany Colonel Serly не most satisfactory #733 27/10 J. 31.10. Collies M. J. Hardy. Jors 1257/10 10 H aronce I haven't been able to track Xe morphine : It 14 ash F.o A zdy 4. S. report Cocaine questions. worth Brically Opuin Report whito x referred to ·28 e/li 43%\n\nIn any further communication on this subject, please quote No. Moolog and address--- The Under-Secretary of State, Foreign Office. London.\n\nThe Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs presents his compliments to the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies and, by direction of the Secretary of State, transmits herewith copy of the under-mentioned paper.\n\nForeign Office, October 13th, 1910 298414\n\nReference to previous letter: Name and Date. 40. September 24th Description of Inclosure. of the general United States Ambassador Subject. Opium Conference October 4th 1910 4'\n\n{12} (Similar letter sent to 211", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-373 - Public Offices - 1910.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 433304, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-380 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1911 [9-10]", "page_number": 289, "title": "CO129-380 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1911 [9-10]", "content_text": "## THE OPENING OF THE RAILWAY\n## OFFICIAL DINNER AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE\n\nHis Excellency gave an official dinner at Government House on Wednesday night on the occasion of the opening of the Canton-Kowloon Railway, the guests including: Mr. Li Chen, representing H.E. The Viceroy of Canton, Mr. Chao Ching Hus, Managing Director, Mr. J. W. Jamieson, Mr. Gompertz, Mr. Barnes, Mr. Chatham, D. Atkinson, Mr. Brewin, Captain Lyons, Dr. Ho Kai, Mr. Wei Yak, Mr. Rosa, Mr. Stabb, Mr. Robertson, Colonel Wrigley, Mr. Harris, Mr. Maze, Mr. Grove, Mr. Moore, Mr. Garibaldi, Mr. Hall, Mr. Logan, Mr. Lindsey, Mr. Lau Chu-pak, Mr. Ng Hin-ting, Mr. Fung Wa-chun, Mr. Leung Pai-chi, Mr. Chan Sin-ki, Mr. Chan Lok-chun, Mr. Lau Yam-tsun, and Mr. Ho Kom-tong.\n\nAfter the usual loyal toasts, **HIS EXCELLENCY** spoke as follows:-\n\nGentlemen, I cannot allow this opportunity to pass without asking you to pledge success to the Canton-Kowloon Railway. Many who are my guests this evening have enjoyed the privilege of attending the lunch which the Chinese Government gave at Samchun to-day in honour of the occasion, and you have heard many speeches, and drank to many toasts there, similar to that I am now proposing. I do not therefore intend to inflict a long speech upon you or to ask for a response, but I should greatly regret not to have an opportunity of myself wishing success to the railway, and of bearing testimony to the admirable work done by those who have been responsible for its construction and for all that has led up to the opening ceremony to-day.\n\nWe have here this evening many of those who have been engaged on the construction of each section, and you who have traversed the line from end to end can bear witness to the admirable way in which their task has been fulfilled, from the emplacement of the great girder spans across the river at Sheklung to the boring of the tunnel through the Kowloon hills. We have also present the gentlemen who have represented their respective Governments in the negotiations for Agreement for working the Railway - Mr. Chao, on behalf of the Chinese Government, and Messrs. Lindsey and Clementi on behalf of the Hongkong Government. I, who have been conversant with every single step in these negotiations, can testify as no-one else can to the ability with which both sides have presented their point of view, and the tolerance and courtesy with which they have debated the subject. The draft is now completed and awaits the concurrence of the Peking authorities which I trust may not be long delayed.\n\nThe spirit which has prompted both sides is that if the railway is to be a success it must be regarded as a business proposition in which both parties who have invested should obtain a fair return for their capital. This can only be achieved if it is recognised that we have a common interest in developing the line as a whole against outside competition. I offer on behalf of the Colony of Hongkong our hearty congratulations to Mr. Chao, the Director-General, and to Mr. Grove, the Managing Director, and to all the staff of the Chinese section on the completion of their great undertaking to-day, and I ask you to raise your glasses to the toast \"Success to the Kowloon-Canton Railway.\"\n\nMr. Li Chen, Mr. Chao, and Mr. Grove expressed their thanks.\n\n`CO 35489`\n`RECO`\n`REGE 3 NOV` \n284", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-380 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1911 [9-10].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 434738, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-383 - Public Offices - 1911", "page_number": 152, "title": "CO129-383 - Public Offices - 1911", "content_text": "# AFFAIRS OF CHINA\n## CONFIDENTIAL\n\n[March 20,]\n\n### SECTION 6.\n[10118]\n\n**(No. 91.) Sir,**\n\nNo. 1.\n\n**Sir J. Jordan to Sir Edward Grey.-(Received March 20.)**\n\nTHE Pienma incident has formed the subject of frequent notices in the vernacular Peking press for some months past, but the majority of the comments have shown little knowledge of the question, and have given but slight indication of the attitude of the Chinese Government.\n\nThe two articles which I have the honour to enclose herewith in translation are better informed than the usual run of newspaper criticism. The first, which appeared on the 15th instant, shows a tolerably fair acquaintance with the situation, and confirms the general impression that the Chinese Government are in no mood to resort to forcible measures.\n\nThe second is the text of an appeal which the Viceroy of Yunnan issued on the 26th January last to the Viceroys and Governors of the different provinces in the Empire. This statement, which is apparently intended to explain the Viceroy's position, and to serve as a sort of apologia for his enforced inaction, is especially interesting, as clearly showing that he had been commanded by Imperial edict to avoid the use of force. He adds, pathetically, that it is a matter of common knowledge that the slender forces at his command render the adoption of this course a necessity, but this frank admission does not prevent him from holding that it would be nothing short of a national disgrace not to make the withdrawal of the British troops a condition precedent to the discussion of the boundary question.\n\nIt is perhaps noteworthy that his appeal for advice is especially addressed to the Viceroy of Szechuan, whose province stands in close relationship to Yunnan in this matter.\n\nA copy of this despatch is being forwarded to the Viceroy of India.\n\nI have, &c.\nJ. N. JORDAN.\n\n**(Translation.)**\n### Enclosure 1 in No. 1.\nNewspaper Extract.\n\nPIENMA. The \"Chung Wai Jih Pao\" of the 15th gives a short description of the situation in Yünnan. It states as follows:-\n\nOn the British troops setting out to occupy Pienma, the Viceroy of Yunnan instructed two battalions of the brigade quartered at Tali Fu to proceed towards the frontier to oppose them. We now hear from Peking that the British troops have already reached Pienma, having arrived by two different routes from Mi Chih No (Myitkyina). There are 2,000 men, 2,500 horses, besides engineers and transport. The military commander is Colonel \"Fo Meng,\" but the magistrate, Mr. \"Lang Tz'u,\" is in supreme command. They say that all the country west of Kao Li Kung Shan belongs to them, and they have compelled the three villages of P'ai Lai, Tzu Chu, and Pienma to submit to them. They are already erecting fortifications at Pienma, as though they intend to make a long stay there. The provincial troops left Tali Fu about the middle of last month, and the march ought to take about twenty days, but there has been no news of any fighting yet.\n\nThe greater portion of the Burmah-Yunnan frontier has not yet been delimited. As to the portion at present in question, China regards the En Nai Ch'ia River (Nmai Kha) as the boundary, while Great Britain affirms that it should be the Kao Li Kung Shan. In the additional Burmah-Yunnan Frontier Treaty it was laid down that latitude 25° 35′ north should be regarded as the southern boundary of Yeh Jen Shan (the same place as the British call Kao Li Kung Shan), and by the treaty the frontier was to run north from this point, and was not to veer round to the east. Now when... \n\nPage 150", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-383 - Public Offices - 1911.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 434754, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-383 - Public Offices - 1911", "page_number": 168, "title": "CO129-383 - Public Offices - 1911", "content_text": "# SKETCH MAP \nto show \n## SUGGESTED LINES OF DEMARCATION \nof the \n### BURMA-CHINA BORDER.\n\nT IBET \n28°N \n\nBrahmakund \nLobit R \n15220' \nSati \nWalung \nRima \nShirong \n“Nam Kiu“ Mts \n2 \nDaphapan \nR.. \nDapha Bum \n-227° \n26 \nDihing R. \nHukong Valley \nManse \nH \na \nx \nPatau \nTalo R \n. Intaw \n.Kachala \n98 \n\nam Kiu or Malihka \n+ \nChiama Ngu Chu \nSor Salween R, \n-Chin Chiang \nU t.z \nkhanung \nNmai Hka \nButang \nNakalo \nDa Chu or Mekong R. \n\nDOKERLA \nChamutong \nMeh Hka \n1360 \nTowgaw \n12800 \nMakuan \n-25 \n\n| Description | Line |\n| --- | --- |\n| Frontier line already demarcated. | va vam van man van. |\n| Ideal line onwards (taking in all the upper basin of the Irrawady). | |\n| This is the line laid down by Sir E. Satow. \"As far as the confines of Tibet\" | |\n| Suggested modified line. | Ditto. |\n| Line claimed by Wai Wu Pa | RL 'LT FROM |\n| Line suggested by Tavtai Shih. in 1905. | |\n| Line said to be now claimed by Mr. Hsia. | (Foreign Affairs Bureau, Yünnanfu.) |\n| Limit of British “administered territory,\" | |\n\nIRRAWA \nTAPINGA \nKa \n*Laika \nMYITKYINA \nSima \nManyun. \nTaping \nSadon \nn \nNai \nKha \nWanghte \nManung Pum \nChan-baity \nΚαι \nMe Sih Ho \nMien Chin Meng Peng \nTENG YUEK Ting \nMONG HUM \nMONG YANG \n(100.4111.1380)F0.1974 63 China \n\nOBHAMO \nAtuntzu \nnma) \nTêng \nKAO LI \nLu Chiang or Salweed R. \nh \nu \na \nYangtse \nYei Chih \nWEI-HSI-TING \n\n# \nn \n100° \n165 \nN \nYangtse R \nN \nCHIEN CHUAN CHOU \n\nப \n29 \n\n28 \n27 \nLI-CHIANG \nล \nHO CHING CHOU \n虫 \n269 \nTeng Chuan u \nYUN LUNG CHOU \nTALIFU l \nKai t'ou \nK \n20 \nScale of miles. \nHKWAN \nLung Chuan \nChế tạng \nMONG \nMeng-ka \nNASANJA & Dand, 1,19 as MAPPING LAYEW,C \n\nen R \nLung-Ling-Ting, \nYUNG-CHANG FU \nm \n• Yao Kuan \nYu-tien \nHAI \nHsia kuan \nChao Chou \nTameng-tung SHUN NING FU \nEYUN CHOU \n\n(Signed) **M. E. Willoughby, Lt.-Colonel, Military Attaché, Peking- 8th March, 1911.** \n25", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-383 - Public Offices - 1911.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 435124, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-383 - Public Offices - 1911", "page_number": 538, "title": "CO129-383 - Public Offices - 1911", "content_text": "# CHINA RAILWAYS\n**CONFIDENTIAL**\n\n[18736]\n\n0.0\n\n[May 17]\n\n13097 RECO\n\n## SECTION 1\n\nREG? 16 JUN 11\n\n### No. 1\n\n**Sir J. Jordan to Sir Edward Grey.-(Received May 17.)**\n\n(No. 182.)\n\nPeking, April 28, 1911.\n\nWITH reference to my despatch No. 51 of the 7th February last, I have the honour to transmit herewith for your information, and, if you should see fit, for transmission to the War Office, copy of a report which I have received from Lieutenant-Colonel Willoughby, military attaché to His Majesty's Legation, recording the progress made during the first quarter of this year in the construction of railway and telegraph lines in China.\n\nI have, &c.\n\nJ. N. JORDAN.\n\n### Enclosure in No. 1\n\n**Report by Lieutenant-Colonel Willoughby**\n\nTHE state of railway and telegraphic communication in China, as far as I am aware, remains generally as shown in my report dated the 15th January, 1911, and the map attached thereto, to which I have only the following few notes to add.\n\n## RAILWAYS\n\n### Chinese Lines\n\n(Open to traffic or under construction.)\n\n#### Kolgan-Suigüan (Chang-sui Extension)\n\nLieutenant C. A. MacAlister, Cameron Highlanders, has recently been to Ch'ai (not Ts'ai) K'ou P'u,* and gives the following additional information:\n\nOne train runs daily from Kalgan and back, taking about three and a-half hours to do the single journey.\n\nThe first stage to the second station (? Tien Chien) beyond Ch'ai K'ou Pu (180 li, i.e., some 60 miles from Kalgan) is to be completed by the end of May; the second stage, a further 180 li, by the end of 1911; and the third stage to Kuči Hua Cheng in four years' time.\n\nThe engines are made at the Baldwin Works, Philadelphia, U.S.A.\n\nThe stations are:\n| Station | Distance from Kalgan |\n| --- | --- |\n| Yen Chia Tsun (stop only, no station buildings) | about 4 miles |\n| Kung Chia Chuang | about 10 miles |\n| Kuo Dei Chuang | about 25 miles |\n| Ch'ai Kou P'u | about 30 miles |\n\nThe bridges (near Ch'ai K'ou Pu) over the Tu Yang Ho (530 yards long, seventeen stone piers), and Hsiao Yang Ho (five spans of 100 feet) are to be completed before July. Temporary bridges span these rivers meanwhile; difficulties are being experienced in getting labour.\n\n* The point to which the line is now open to traffic. Rails are laid 20 li (about 7 miles) further, and one construction train runs out daily from Ch'ai K'ou Pu.\n\nPage 532", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-383 - Public Offices - 1911.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 435368, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-384 - Public Offices - 1911", "page_number": 148, "title": "CO129-384 - Public Offices - 1911", "content_text": "**CONFIDENTIAL**\n\n## AFFAIRS OF CHINA.\n\n### No. 237.\nSir J. Jordan to Sir Edward Grey.-(Received June 26.)\n\nPeking, June 5, 1911.\n\nI HAVE the honour to forward herewith a useful report submitted by Mr. Acting Consul Sly, of Harbin, relative to Hunchun and Chientao, a region of considerable political importance at the present time. I attach thereto the map mentioned in the last paragraph of his report.*\n\nAs regards the term \"Chientao,\" it is necessary to state that no one seems able to define exactly the geographical limits of the region vaguely so termed, but it may be said in a general way that it is the region that lies to the west of the Tumen River, from about opposite to Hui Ning in the south to about Pai Ts'ao Kou in the north, viz., the districts of Ho Lung Hsien, Liu Tao Kou, Tou Tao Kou, Yen Chi Fu, &c.\n\nLieutenant-Colonel Willoughby, military attaché to this legation, who travelled through the region last autumn, has furnished me with the memorandum of which I have the honour to enclose a copy.\n\nI have, &c.\nJ. N. JORDAN.\n\n### Enclosure 1 in No. 1.\n#### (No. 20. Confidential.)\nActing Consul Sly to Sir J. Jordan.\n\nHarbin, May 18, 1911.\n\nREFERRING to my despatch No. 27 of the 13th September last, I have the honour to furnish you with further particulars in regard to the districts of Hunchun and Chientao. The information has been given me by a gentleman who has recently returned from these localities, with which he is well acquainted.\n\nThe Japanese company which took in hand and commenced the construction of the trolley-way from Hsi Shui La to Lung Hsien has failed, and goods are transported by cart from Ungi to Hsia P'ing and other places along the Tumen, which are connected with the main route between Ungi and Hsia P'ing by branch roads. At these places goods are shipped by small junks, the largest of which, according to measurements made by the Imperial Maritime Customs, have a net capacity of 18 tons, to Hok'ou, the point of junction of the Hung Chi River with the Tumen. If wind and water are favourable, merchandise destined for Hunchun, which is situated on the Hung Ch'i Ho about 30 li above Hok'ou, can ascend the Hung Ch'i as far as Tung An Tzu, a distance of, roughly, 12 li, otherwise the whole journey from Hok'ou to Hunchun must be done by cart. Above Hok'ou the Tumen is navigable for some 80 li by small craft, that is, large sampans. There is a bar at the mouth of the Tumen, which makes navigation dangerous for river craft, hence the cut by road from Ungi to places situated on the river proper.\n\nUngi has now become the chief port of import for the Hunchun and Chientao districts, and the Japanese would wish to make it the principal port of export also. The natural trade route and that which is still followed by exports is by way of Novo Kievsk and Possiet; but at the latter, like at Vladivostock, importers are subjected to delays and various inconveniences, and imports have been largely diverted to Ungi. The chief wealth of Chientao is its mineral products, the principal of which are said to be gold, copper, silver, and iron. The neighbourhood also produces beans and millet, and a little wheat. In the Hunchun district the chief product is beans; and bean-cake and bean oil are exported to Japan viâ Vladivostock. Imports into both districts mainly...\n\n* Not reproduced.\n\n146 \n23921 \nC O \n22 W I \nSECTION 6, \n[24735] \n[2062 cc-6 \n-6]", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-384 - Public Offices - 1911.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 437082, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-388 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1912 [1-2]", "page_number": 135, "title": "CO129-388 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1912 [1-2]", "content_text": "IILM\n\n10 JANA600 Vad duo. Ji beдro ton bioa * Muone ja ♪ LI\n\n*\n\n* l.one saiJ-\n\nJUNE 1970 ?\n\nteresage 11\n\nmy sɔing texte, anj\n\nJl del goes to plugs\n\n.3\n\n*ediquii sonstse[0\" amore di dejava como ma to meldtog vor 983rin\n\ný pejs dijkaa Jrolley.\n\nfum di bas be wet ered bloc\n\nmi sa molem\n\nDoubt 10 Mäe Jíval já, shul simver 30 ja gresión fivo lie ateroo noicwixndo viosII.\n\nDA tavsoba od osvet\n\n133\n\nin effect, an Agreement on all matters then outstanding between the War Department and the Colonial Government but this Agreement does not define \"Reserves\" or \"Clearance Areas\" so any definition would have to be agreed to by both parties.\n\n7.\n\nI would suggest the following:- Military Reserve: an area held by War Department for Military purposes at a nominal rent for so long only as that area has no greater annual value.\n\nCLEARANCE RIGHTS are rights of the War Department in time of War to demolish any building or obstruction on the area made subject to such rights without payment of Compensation to the owner of such building or obstruction, but such rights are only granted at a nominal rent on the understanding that in the event of the Colonial Government at any time wishing to sell any portion or portions of such area the War Department shall\n\n8.\n\n(a) release the portion or portions to be sold from Clearance Rights or\n\n(b) pay to the Colonial Government the difference between the price the land would fetch free of such rights and that which it actually fetches when sold subject to those rights;\n\n(c) purchase the land at the auction and so pay the full market price for it.\n\nI have given Colonel Lewis' views of the nature of the interest of the War Department in lands in this Colony. I have given a specimen of an Agreement relating the property coming under Colonel Lewis' \"Second Category\" I have indicated some of the disadvantages existing at present and I have suggested a remedy. I feel that there may be other objections to the present state of things which have not occurred to me and possibly better remedies than I have suggested, but this letter is only intended to raise the question of whether a closer definition of the nature of the interests within\n\nColonel", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-388 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1912 [1-2].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 439307, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-393 - Governor Sir May - 1912 [11]", "page_number": 224, "title": "CO129-393 - Governor Sir May - 1912 [11]", "content_text": "DRAFT.\n\nLe Janina\n\nMr.\n\nThe Sec:\n\nMINUTE.\n\nho\n\n311. 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Anderson.\n\nLord Emmott.\n\nMr. Harcourt.\n\nGe 38027\n\n222 IMany 12.\n\nAust sd. 100813\n\n216 Deci\n\nTransmission of a despatch from the Governor of Athang for thearding an application from Lieut. LRE. W... for employment in the W.AFF.\n\nFactor RA. Jon 07\n\nmilitary complex went in Nigeria.\n\nIt is being inferred that regards to Colonel went in WAFF, Lieut. Farler and apply direct.\n\nin accordance with the Woff hat\n\nHowever, to strictly follow the instructions and output only the corrected text in HTML without additional explanations, the corrected version is provided directly as shown in the first HTML block. The text has been corrected for spelling, spacing, and some reordering where necessary, while maintaining the original content and structure as closely as possible.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-393 - Governor Sir May - 1912 [11].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 441067, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-396 - Public Offices - 1912", "page_number": 403, "title": "CO129-396 - Public Offices - 1912", "content_text": "## Enclosure 4 in No. 1\nMessrs. David and Messrs. E. D. Sassoon and Co. to Colonial Secretary, Hong Kong.\n\nHong Kong, August 29, 1912.\n\nWE have the honour to inform you that we are in receipt of a telegraphic message from Calcutta to the effect that, by the steam-ship \"Clara Jebsen,\" 300 chests of uncertified Bengal opium have been shipped for Macao. It is difficult to exaggerate the effect of the smuggling of cheap uncertified opium from Macao into China is having on our trade.\n\nWe understand that the British Government and the Hong Kong Government have been negotiating with the Portuguese Government and the Government of Macao for some time with the object of bringing the opium trade at Macao within legitimate limits, but so far from any relief being experienced, we have to record the above heaviest single shipment yet made to Macao. The price of certified for China is to-day 5,500 rupees, while uncertified is 1,850 rupees, the difference, 3,700 rupees (about 2,500 dollars, besides the evasion of the duty, and li-kin 650 dollars, altogether 3,150 dollars) is so heavy that smugglers find no difficulty in surmounting all obstacles in getting their opium into China on a wholesale scale.\n\nWe have the honour to request you to telegraph this heavy shipment of 300 chests uncertified for Macao to His Britannic Majesty's Minister at Peking and to the Foreign Office. We shall be pleased to defray the cost of the messages.\n\nWe have, &c.\n\n## Enclosure 5 in No. 1\n**Governor Sir F. May to Mr. Harcourt.**\n\nHong Kong, September 4, 1912.\n\nI HAVE the honour to confirm my telegram of the 31st August, which read as follows:-\n\"Sassoons report officially that more than 500 chests of opium, uncertified, have been shipped to Macao from India during the months July and August. Situation becoming serious.”\n\nAnd with reference thereto to transmit the enclosed letter addressed to this Government by Messrs. David Sassoon and Co. (Limited) and Messrs. E. D. Sassoon and Co.\n\nI have, &c.\nF. H. MAY.\n\n## Enclosure 3 in No. 1\n**(Confidential.) Sir,**\n**Governor Sir F. May to Mr. Harcourt.**\n\nHong Kong, August 23, 1912.\n\nI HAVE the honour to transmit the enclosed paraphrase of the telegram which I sent in cypher in reply to your cypher telegram of the 13th July.\n\n2. In explanation of my telegram I enclose two returns showing the import and export of raw Persian opium during the months January to June of this year. At the time of furnishing the returns there was a stock in the colony of raw Persian opium of 828 chests.\n\n3. The export trade to Formosa is legitimate. If it is stopped the trade will be conducted from some other port. I have, therefore, suggested that steps should be taken to control the trade. The Bill forwarded in my confidential despatch of even date will effect that control. I have no objection to prohibiting the export of raw Persian opium to ports other than Formosan.\n\nI have, &c.\nF. H. MAY.\n\n## Enclosure 2 in No. 1\n**(Telegraphic.) P.**\n**Governor Sir F. May to Mr. Harcourt.**\n\n[Received October 15, 1912.]\n\nWITH reference to your cypher telegram of 26th September, a statement of the local consumption at Macao is being sent by the Siberian railway route, leaving 16th October. It is impossible to estimate legitimate export to Mexico without knowledge of the legitimate requirements of that country. I suggest that the enquiry on the subject should be made by the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.\n\n## Enclosure 6 in No. I\n**(Telegraphic.) P.**\n**Governor Sir F. May to Mr. Harcourt.**\n\n[July 22, 1912.]\n\nREFERENCE your telegram 13th July. I have no objection to the import of Turkish opium being prohibited. There is a considerable amount of Persian opium exported to Formosa for use by the Japanese Government opium farm and for manufacture of morphine. I suggest that, to keep this legitimate trade, any Persian opium imported should be placed in licensed Government godowns, and that, on requisition of Japanese Government, export be permitted to Formosa, but to no other place. French legislation will be required to give effect to this, which could be passed early in August.\n\n## 399\nconditions of the contract unless he has not been accustomed to use more than 720 chests a-year.\n\nAs regards the suggestion that if Macao reduces her imports \"Hong Kong will continue to take the best advantage of the situation,\" it is to be observed that the preparation of opium is vested in the farmer, and that since the 1st September, 1911, no raw Indian opium of any kind, except the amount permitted to the farmer under his contract, may be imported into Hong Kong unless it is covered by export permits from the Government of India to the effect that it has been declared for shipment to, or consumption in, China. In other words, so far as Indian opium is concerned only certificated opium, and such uncertificated opium as the farmer has a right to import, can enter Hong Kong. The governor has proposed to prohibit the importation of raw Turkish opium, and to legislate so as to permit raw Persian opium to be imported only when it is to be re-exported to Formosa on the requisition of the Japanese Government. A Bill for this purpose is now before the Secretary of State, and, if approved, will come into force on the 1st March, 1913. These restrictions on the importation of raw opium, and the fact that no prepared opium may be imported except by the farmer, who under his contract must reduce the amount of raw opium imported by an amount equivalent to such prepared opium, render it impossible for Hong Kong to gain anything by a reduction in Macao's importations.\n\nAs the Chinese population of Hong Kong numbers 414,000, while that of Macao is only some 60,000, and the amount of opium required for local consumption in Hong Kong is only 45 chests a-month, it is somewhat surprising that Colonel d'Andrade should assert that Macao, with one-seventh of the population, should require 38 chests per month.\n\n2\n\n3", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-396 - Public Offices - 1912.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 443977, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-402 - Governor Sir May - 1913 [7-8]", "page_number": 415, "title": "CO129-402 - Governor Sir May - 1913 [7-8]", "content_text": "#01 Toumo De¤ to talleril si'¿ ¿d abuel \"% roknattus end ndie gino Parnomo “å digan insy (il Aqımı ring obiv) Jnarevoð Inimo10) arit où asi¿itorítuk vietėlÎM OHMITEVOð 【ecnofc) and sort når sí to noiti-impun na tai be ni pnianie wohvikroɔ sud ‚bareon o si nei.\n\n## \ntio: dua yistilin end yď J · ri bagrauio placely,vt eter ötul znoj bill of sołty of Zoudtebru Jualırnsyo) feinelot - del mill dier gera .91- iba vesilii abumos émioven Cimbiero noi lo .Jnou neg #VI a nedv,DI me, mud mi bobuste IT just par Jogmegnævne zidZ to ero to abi dë noicuuitunub qui eumestri od duustehau yrolo) Tuolla hoitu viêngo nilie sand gribreurtebru elid no euneveн gi- to nji ha miy minit dan? .ægnibliud bar abraf Ils 16 JRoo und neves Miroflot er yd beouivres au ewe leet I \n\n## \nī noire ogne Bel BRCİVİlan o ant zij un „onel (red-dod vital forb ounce to yin- jebi, nú où now nuijwdiytmo 102 si, dolor nagr po. t mic yɗ sido, y od IIi- molsudiat:100 wen ent” \n\n## \nmuckrieg Iriy qi me to deco Izumine stið 10? myplat [[u? mi“ 1a ukani yirdili v leziunez ere İlanyre. Indigo Ila unibuloni” sad qi nətin er ennal Ile dinegara sild to drag ¤Ã „nni-Iiua* Ils encorog ödevin to pdacquity end one dolle dis LatasqeG xel* -a duit to eqteqɔTE 500 exoset IIir bım,Jhon 22 Jn baaslonug\" 3 81: 10 ja neiywovu eris brie ou grefeu daith rbund .Jzending-* din navod. Lairoloù av jod Initredog ro Irucos ounevo\" To autos\" beradorug Bulis ei bnel - nonW,bodnent viralinte ed kinode\" \n\n## \nLIÊ. J.ef moï) and be sul tv beniinjiqeo ort,dusadanged mut eris\" eult end de taesvon leinoloû vít og delta 25 Janu ya bing su \n\n1 \n\n405 \n\nI am to point out further in order to dispose of any further possible source of misconception that the Memorandum by Colonel Lewis which introduced the principle of nominal rentals for \"Reserves\" dealt only with outstanding controversies, and did not affect the application of the conditions laid down by Mr. Chamberlain in the despatch quoted in so far as future arrangements should be concerned.\n\n3.\n\nHis Excellency trusts that when this misconception has been removed you will concur with him that the procedure proposed is correct, but if you consider that the valuation is too high, he will be glad to suggest to His Excellency the General Officer Commanding that he should nominate a competent officer to confer with the Colonial Valuer on the matter and should any difference of opinion then exist, to nominate by mutual agreement an Arbitrator to settle the matter.\n\nThe Chief Engineer, South China Command.\n\nI am etc.,\n\n**(Sd.) F. H. May, Colonial Secretary**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-402 - Governor Sir May - 1913 [7-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 447561, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-410 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [3-5]", "page_number": 103, "title": "CO129-410 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [3-5]", "content_text": "Sir,\n\n...\n\nCOPY.\n\n...\n\n(Translation.)\n\n(To accompany no. 2.)\n\nMilitary and Civil Governors to H.M. Consul-General.\n\nFebruary 1, 1914.\n\nOwing to the proximity of Hongkong to Canton legal cases are numerous and under the late empire a special officer was appointed to conduct extradition proceedings in Hongkong to clear off outstanding cases and to further friendly relations. Now that the republic has been established and Great Britain, in common with other friendly powers, has recognised it, it becomes necessary to continue this procedure. We have accordingly requested the British firm of lawyers, Messrs. Dennys and Bowley, in co-operation with Mr. King, the Assistant Superintendent of Police, to manage these cases for a period of one year. We have further requested Colonel Ma Te-hsin, late of Heiang Shan, to act as 'Hongkong extradition consulting officer' and we have specially appointed Teng Yao-kuang, head of the Canton Police, Ts'ai Ch'un-heng, head of the water police, Captain Yang Ying-lu, late of Ta Peng, and Yen Ch'i-han, delegate of the Kuangtung Tutu's office, as extradition officers. The heads of the land and water police will for the future appoint detectives to co-operate with Yang Ying-lu who will request the British lawyers to obtain warrants on his behalf. On the arrest of the criminals he will further bring witnesses to give true evidence for their extradition.\n\nWe have the honour to request you to inform H.E. the Governor of Hongkong, for purposes of record, of these arrangements made for the public advantage.\n\nWe have etc.,\n\n(signature and seal of) Lung Chi-kuang, Tutu of Kuangtung.\n\nLi K'ai-hsien, Min Cheng Chang of Kuangtung.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-410 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [3-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 447902, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-411 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [5-7]", "page_number": 120, "title": "CO129-411 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [5-7]", "content_text": "113\n\nJoe,NE OJ Brumov I .noitarobianos otni ylivi nexos su od meqqa dtiv bet you ed Jiyim benoiurem evour za mojɛya nova sume taut\n\nPoti rat owcilnegre betazijua adi of DIAGGI DJI\n\n.@jOJUSVÁB\n\ned od 18 beauontoziü gnibulore gaibiind caseyibliud ne aynikliwu ered: lo yes. Howe (65) Juoda :000,dâk 101 beniadniRAI -igach fivi ð aeoiììù ureiur evo? and Genui. Jnem.T. Voù es bue grillad Jud Min vrey co pNI BIONDO,Ħjwí si nositi esk bao løð- .avi asure ou aj zlogul Jon peob vinities Jawala end 8,018Va mo TAJ:01, 32 yu exot Joum sacivxeo quidning Loiboiney proribro edi I aptiviluu of BrinÇ97 neİy noitoe.1oo ni som qre cu 10 LOISTOG Jremuriaved to nolibeye eyiova na an Indianoli livit end badvaqari\n\n.emzinogre duivaí to myİB\n\nLuo ni teenija ovipourà,782007 11-\n\nt\n\nborene\n\nnood bil do Li nyakbīlud no me, sud tut stor to a pitjorg tin əm exoled extol siluri to tajostil vivavinck no ya neziniJu198\n\nQonijonų bevuï40 bbit .5%, ilaqıs Tamwhat guts to? Levoyq3 VIAJE KUTIJA Tiu 23 yớ bunionoze si lord1:00 Lutonau a dent mode SUJ NİNJIW GTwine.re el qual of Jaou visit ob yllumn, I oniw\n\n3O&. *HJii. . -200\n\nBAOT of buyer ddi' picuoioituu fon man I Jugor I .siin roy 0063 Juown of two Bow bonyonya I jou linsen mi erudi neqre sud seioitins of troque Jou 8000 polo) ei í obout cað to mois¿mo0 and drið g3B OF gldawory ai di bejuaw si goruw 11 .ninger navo to some biva svig viiniruenų „2łodo quoctavo end qu moisiviaqua to doul of sub Ila neiw Ineb oma reentero sis to eato mid ni yixalomisnoq {{todİrtet \"ə\" and bus noolwod „ibuloni yuit and sbistuo absor and\n\nto o modni. and i be hoidonumov ni adɛow o ad on in yo... ararið -siam ni quonose to noise up edi „nonsAT OM:8 WIJ Toɑ ariqazje Loï yoneisiîte hun somgilletni uno no noiniqo za ni zbieqab conced- Jouw Vidusre jaunberot to slungao su ivals our linje erw to\n\nwill be required, and be allowed reasonable facilities for the careful supervision of the repairs carried out. In this Colony violent raine and the ravages of white ants necessarily involve a great deal of work in connection with keeping reads and build- -ings in good order, while typhoons such as those of 1906 and 1908 practically double the work of the maintenance staff for several\n\nmonths.\n\n6.\n\nSummary\n\nHaving dealt in detail with the various points referred to me I may summarise my conclusions as follows:-\n\nI. The Engineering Staff is fully occupied and cannot be reduced unless the work to be done according to the estimates is\n\nreduced.\n\nII. The Survey Staff is dealing efficiently with the work in hand and is gradually overtaking arrears. A triangulation of the Island is essential but cannot yet be undertaken by the existing\n\nstaff.\n\nIII.\n\nIV.\n\nThe Overseer Staff is barely adequate.\n\nThe annual expenditure on maintenance of Buildings and\n\nRoads cannot be reduced.\n\nHongkong, 12th. March, 1909.\n\n(Sd.) H. N. Dumbleton,\n\nLieut.-Colonel,\n\nRoyal Engineers.\n\nPage 120\n\nPage 121", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-411 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [5-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 449208, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-413 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [8-10]", "page_number": 457, "title": "CO129-413 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [8-10]", "content_text": "Enclosure 10.\n\nMajor Lawler, Provost Marshal, attended at the Colonial Secretary's Office at 10.45 a.m. on Thursday 8th October, 1914, and gave certain information to His Excellency the Governor with regard to German and Austrian subjects in Hongkong liable for service.\n\n455\n\nMajor Lawler. As regards No.38 Haasmann, No.116 Kunze and No.119 Siedel, the disturbance referred to at the Café Weismann is the incident, referred to some weeks ago in the Public Press, of throwing down and stamping on a copy of the \"China Mail\" which contained the news that the English Government had compulsorily purchased two battleships building for Turkey.\n\nAs regards No.16 Gutschke, No.18 Haeslop and No.63 Koch. Have received report from Mr. Liébert, the Consul-General for France, that these men at a dinner party before an English Lady spread news of the sinking of the vessels \"Paul Lecat\" and \"Nile\", but the evidence is not complete yet and would ask for action to be suspended.\n\nAs regards No.70 Lehmann, Dr. Lindsay Woods and Colonel Moberly reported that he and others sang German songs and shouted \"Hoch\" at night at his house in Kowloon.\n\nAs regards No.182 Lorria. He is an Austrian Officer, who tried to frighten Chinese by spreading reports that aeroplanes were coming from Tsintao to drop bombs in Hongkong. He is a man who is liable for service up to 60 years of age.\n\nAs regards Reichmann, the Manager of the Grand Hotel, He is a special case as he has always wished to be naturalised as a British subject. He has behaved very well since the war started. He has always communicated any information to the Military Authorities and has conducted his hotel and bar in an orderly manner.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-413 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [8-10].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 467334, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-441 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [1-3]", "page_number": 103, "title": "CO129-441 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [1-3]", "content_text": "No CONFIDENTIAL.\n\nSir,\n\n101\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE.\n\nHONGKONG. 20th January, 1917.\n\nI have the honour to report for your information the steps taken here in connection with the recruiting of Chinese labour in South China, by the French Authorities.\n\n2.\n\nSome months ago Lieutenant Colonel Truptil, a retired officer who had served as a Major in the French Army for about 2 years in North China, was commissioned direct by the French Government to recruit Chinese labour. He is acting independently, as I understand, of the French Minister at Peking. Consequently the negotiations referred to below, were conducted by this Government directly with him.\n\n3.\n\nIn Peking he made a contract for fifty thousand unskilled Chinese labourers, with a syndicate called the Wei Man firm, at the head of which was the then Chinese Finance Minister Liang Shih-yi, though Mr. Liang's name did not appear. Recruiting had hardly started when the trouble, of which you are no doubt aware, with the Chinese Authorities at Tientsin occurred, and recruiting came to a standstill. Thereupon Lieutenant Colonel Truptil came to this Colony and made a contract without consulting this Government with a syndicate called the Li Man Company, in no way connected with the Wei Man Firm, for recruiting in South China, the terms of the contract being in some respects different from the previous one with the Wei Man.\n\nThe Li Man Company did not command local confidence.\n\nThe Right Honourable\n\nWALTER LONG, M.P.,\n\n&c.,\n\n&c...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-441 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 467335, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-441 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [1-3]", "page_number": 104, "title": "CO129-441 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [1-3]", "content_text": "J. \n\n102 \n\nconfidence. Its leading members had no knowledge of emigration business and their methods were not altogether satisfactory. In consequence recruiting by it gave little success and Lieutenant Colonel Truptil was obliged to ask for the assistance of this Government.\n\n4. After close investigation of the matter I came to the conclusion that in the interests of successful recruiting and of the good name of this Colony in South China in all matters connected with emigration, it was impossible for this Government to bolster up the Li Man Company and that official assistance must be withheld unless a new organisation were established. Accordingly I instructed the Secretary for Chinese Affairs to inform Lieutenant Colonel Truptil that while this Government was anxious to do all in its power to further the recruiting upon which he was engaged, it was absolutely necessary that he should employ other agents approved by me.\n\n5. In the result a new organisation has, with the concurrence of Lieutenant Colonel Truptil, been established, under the general superintendence of Mr. Liang Shih-yi, who retired some time ago from public life in China, and is now resident in this Colony, and of the two Chinese Members of the Legislative Council. The syndicate has taken the name of Wei Man and the form of Contract formerly settled for recruiting in the North has been adopted. Recruiting is proceeding satisfactorily, and the Observation Station at Laichikok is being used as a depot for housing the coolies prior to embarkation.\n\n6. I enclose six copies of the Contract, under which", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-441 - Governor Sir May - 1917 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 481196, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-456 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1919 [10-12]", "page_number": 433, "title": "CO129-456 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1919 [10-12]", "content_text": "COPY.\n\nEnclosure 6.\n\n414\n\n...\n\nI (Ianolo5-.Juoij\n\n•\n\nesmwo: la noið.\"\n\ndonmedel evidor no realið eyomio cvrd I devi coivses ewet 18 tlmen ben oveď brut ÅR 10 VON TeeJnulɔV od: boineq ya flecopt to crupnem Jarw ruiW .noninod ni bu soɔd de\n\nTo cawon & TI 767 ert yd oranɛ ɛi (abnedda sew inexcoo to 10 emic eng de em rokmu icvine ben ɔew tednom reserq Ti Tarot cd ml .ww cệnh sớc nị cungk \"note\"?il cnd no toquot one more 300 and a bezmite li di „edeiquos del dom esiteitvds. To someda „eino end 3% redeem inclong To Tomo) 6730 TO 108 dend emedaba eir senioj ‚eroireismoû navi, enix Znen nog Jâ dɛvel to more tɔ TO ME IM ..C0.6.0 Xݤ to ovi” „.5.7 ono „provoi e'¿vej-- annnä yhret [? ore midw row crporal; end grom sa .£0.M ov[awd To the ev de fersitmem odniog ødt to reiv ni\n\n.0\n\nodo oven I,ɛquæ ede vi erley As cond ex:: to oivres grol ym\n\nand prideinimba wri†10 and yine Isova ein deu að quomoni vtedć to preternel and od be moper of Feb.elq ed E JŒMITE VOû „Vivel de „To Gommalle Innorveg Ianoic İr be re Lednung ed I demo 30g 06 ert to broderi ,80 td nwerk titectot my ne nog 10På ant\n\n„beBogong munVĖS“\n\n* sved I\n\nA... AND TURtna (112)\n\n+\n\nSerolo0-dmandu-iJ\n\nlegant recdueloV «noa roh „Šrebna 100 ed.[\n\nHon. Colonial Secretary,\n\nI saw Lieutenant-Colonel Chapman yesterday.\n\nI told him that I could not do more for him than to allow him the extra $25 a month personal allowance till his retirement. It would be non-pensionable and subject to approval of the Secretary of State. He may draw this during his leave.\n\nHe asked that some addition might be made to his pension in respect of his long service with the Volunteers.\n\nI said if he liked to make an application for some such indulgence he could do so and I would consider it and send it on to the Secretary of State. But pointed out that Volunteer Service was supposed to be gratuitous service.\n\nI told him he must drop the 85 cents a day allowance. If I ever knew of this allowance I had forgotten it.\n\nI had it not in mind when I spoke to Lieutenant-Colonel Chapman re the Command pay.\n\nP.S.\n\n(Sd.) F. H. May.\n\nI explained to Lieutenant-Colonel Chapman that Mr. Wodehouse's case as Superintendent of the Fire Brigade - a paid post - had no analogy with his Command allowance which was supposed to cover out-of-pocket expenses in entertaining etc.\n\n(Sd.) F.H.M.\n\n18.5.1917.\n\nPage 415\n\n \n...\n\n(The un-readable text at the beginning is not corrected as per rule 7, the rest of the document is proofread and formatted according to the given rules)\n\n was removed as per rule 12 and 16. The text is now formatted in HTML using for paragraphs.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-456 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1919 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 482718, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-459 - Individuals - 1919", "page_number": 140, "title": "CO129-459 - Individuals - 1919", "content_text": "J C 24032 Hong Kong.\n\n13th day 15th May 1919\n\nDRAFT.\n\nNo. 238 CAC.\n\nMINUTE.\n\nMr. Barlett, Mr. Grindle, Sir H. Lambert, Sir H. Read, Sir G. Fiddes, Col. Amery, Lord Milner.\n\n104/S\n\nFrom Dr. Cator -1) af.\n\n24037\n\nBy Wire of 4th\n\nSin H. 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Land Surveyor P.W.D., H.K.\n\nI have sta\n\nThe final version, adhering to the rules and using HTML format as requested:\n\nJ C 24032 Hong Kong.\n\n13th day 15th May 1919\n\nDRAFT.\n\nNo. 238 CAC.\n\nMINUTE.\n\nMr. Barlett, Mr. Grindle, Sir H. Lambert, Sir H. Read, Sir G. Fiddes, Col. Amery, Lord Milner.\n\n104/s\n\nFrom Dr. Cabos -1) af.\n\n24037\n\nBy Wire of 4th\n\nSin H. May's despatch No. 389 of the 9th Dec/148\n\n...\n\nI am directed to transmit to you, for your information, the accompanying copy of letter from de G.S. Chalmers, applying for re-engagement.\n\nLt. Colonel, Asst. Land Surveyor P.W.D., H.K.\n\nI have sta", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-459 - Individuals - 1919.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 489216, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-470 - Public Offices - 1921", "page_number": 364, "title": "CO129-470 - Public Offices - 1921", "content_text": "# (Translation,) Sir,\n\n2\n\n## Enclosure 1 in No. 1, Wai-chiao Pu to Mr. Clive.\n\nAugust 2, 1920.\n\nI HAVE the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Sir Beilby Alston's letter of the 12th May, in which he enclosed three photographs of poppy fields in full bloom in the province of Fukien, two in a part under northern jurisdiction and one under southern jurisdiction. The letter expressed the hope that an example would be made of those responsible.\n\nOn receipt of the above letter, this Ministry wrote to the officer occupying the joint posts of Military and Civil Governor, requesting him secretly to send an officer to the localities concerned for the purpose of making an investigation. From the reply which has now been received from him, it is learnt that, disregarding the photograph of poppy fields in a part of Fukien under southern jurisdiction, he handed the remaining two photographs to the former magistrate of Te-hua district, Li Hung-ch'ou, and to his own aide-de-camp, Liu Chin-yung, and despatched these officers to make a close examination of the localities concerned. He had subsequently received from them the following joint report:\n\n\"We proceeded together on the 1st June with all speed to the territory of P'u-t'ien, and after exhaustive search in all directions discovered not so much as the trace of a single poppy plant within the lines occupied by our forces. But at Hua-ting and Hou Shan, two places on the boundary of the Tien and Hsien-yu districts, opium has been illicitly cultivated in a few places, and here Mr. Cole took a couple of photographs. These two places are both some 10 miles from the district city, and taking the distance into consideration, they are probably the two photographs of places referred to in the British Minister's note as being within northern jurisdiction. Thus, there can be no doubt that the places where the photographs were taken were Hua-t'ing and Hou Shan.\n\nNow, these two localities are in the neutral ground between the northern and southern lines. In general, the troops keep strictly within their own lines for fear lest, by crossing the boundary agreed upon, misunderstandings and collisions might arise. In consequence, the above two places were rarely visited by our forces, with the result that a few of the stupid and ignorant country people, greedy for their petty profits, engaged in illicit cultivation. Subsequently, the district magistrate, Pan Wei, discovered the state of affairs and wrote on the 28th April requesting Colonel Wang Hsien Chien to send his aide-de-camp, Ch'en K'an, to the locality in order to enforce the uprooting of the crop, and the country was then cleared of the poppy. The remainder of the P'u Han' territory is entirely under northern control, and in none of the places through which we passed was there any trace of the poppy.\"\n\nThe Military Governor, when forwarding the above report, observes that it appears that the two photographs sent by the British Minister were taken at places in the neutral zone between the northern and southern lines, and that as soon as poppy cultivation was discovered, officers were sent to uproot it and clear the country of the crop; it can be seen that he, in his capacity of Military and Civil Governor, together with his subordinates, has been not insincere in his efforts to suppress opium. The Governor requests me to write to you in accordance with his reply.\n\nIn transmitting the above to you for your information, I avail, &c.\n\n**(Seal of the Wai-chiao Pu.)**\n\n## Enclosure 2 in No. 1, Mr. Clive to Wai-chiao Pu.\n\nAugust 13, 1920.\n\nI HAVE the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Excellency's letter of the 2nd August on the subject of poppy cultivation in Fukien, and propose in this reply to show that the information transmitted to me as coming from the Military and Civil Governor of that province is a tissue of deliberate misinformation, only confirming the doubts which this Legation has previously been compelled to express regarding the information furnished to it by your Excellency's Ministry as to poppy cultivation in China generally.\n\nThe Governor states that he has not been insincere in his efforts to suppress opium. In evidence of this, he quotes a report by two officers who left Foochow for one of the producing districts on the 1st June and discovered not so much as a trace of a single poppy. The failure to discover the plant was not surprising, in view of the fact that the opium harvest was completed in that region during the last ten days of April; it merely shows that during the succeeding month, the ground had been ploughed up for the cultivation of other crops, as was to be expected, and not that any efforts had been made to suppress cultivation during the period when cultivation was possible.\n\nThe two officers delegated by the Governor are forced to admit that a certain amount of poppy had been cultivated, but endeavour to show that this only occurred in out-of-the-way places not visited by the Governor's troops. This information I can only describe as a deliberate falsehood. Cultivation of the poppy has in many cases taken place in the immediate proximity of, in full view from, the quarters of the detachments of the Governor's troops, and in full view of roads constantly traversed by military and other officers under the Foochow authorities. Moreover, I have abundant evidence, collected from British eye-witnesses, that cultivation was general in the districts of Pu-t'ien, Fu-au, and Hui-an. As a proof of the truth of this fact, I need only say that the price of opium has fallen in that region during the last two years from 16 dollars per oz. to 0.90 dollars per oz.\n\nIn case this be considered insufficient proof, I have the honour to enclose six further photographs of poppy-fields, of which some are taken inside and some outside the walls of Hui-an city.\n\nFurthermore, the statement in the report quoted by the Governor that the district magistrate of P'u-tien Hsien discovered that opium was being grown, and on the 28th April requested Colonel Wang Hsien-ch'en to send an officer to the locality for the purpose of uprooting the plants, is an untruth. I am unable to believe that a magistrate in whose district opium was being widely cultivated under express encouragement of the office of the Military Governor, whose chief aide-de-camp, Colonel Wang Hsien-ch'en, had been enforcing the payment of tax thereon, had to wait until the harvest was complete before he knew anything about it.\n\nI trust that your Excellency will communicate the above to the Military Governor of Fukien and will recommend him in future to draw up his reports in a manner which will bear a greater resemblance to the truth than that which you have forwarded to me in your letter under reply.\n\nI avail, &c.\n\n## Enclosure 3 in No. 1. Notes of Officiating Inspector-General of Customs.\n\nOpium—In the Yang-tsze region, and indeed over China generally, the opium question has become acute. China has entirely failed to keep her part of the Opium Convention, and it appears that opium is being freely cultivated in most of the provinces. In Kweichow, Yunnan, and Szechuan, notably, with Tuchun connivance and encouragement, large areas are given over to the growth of the poppy; and from information received, it seems that these areas are being steadily added to. Hardly a boat, large or small, passes down the Yang-tsze without conveying its quota of the theoretically forbidden drug. Men-of-war, foreign and Chinese, revenue and salt vessels, every type of craft, from the river-steamer to the sampan, all are in the trade. The prohibition of the importation of Indian opium has opened the way for, and encouraged and fostered, an enormous production of Chinese opium, while there is no doubt from the seizures occasionally made that the foreign drug, though hampered, is still smuggled into China in considerable quantity through such organisations as the Macao opium farm. The growth of military government in the provinces, and their practical independence of central control, have entirely stultified the attempt—genuine enough, no doubt, at first—to stamp out the use of opium in China. The position is now infinitely worse than it was when the traffic was legal. Opium can now be got everywhere; in many regions, it is quite cheap. While police and other officials are... \n\nPage 362 \nPage 3", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-470 - Public Offices - 1921.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 490050, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-471 - Public Offices - 1921", "page_number": 541, "title": "CO129-471 - Public Offices - 1921", "content_text": "# No. 43.\n\n## Mr. Lampson to Earl Curzon.—(Received June 14.)\n\nPeking, April 10, 1920.\n\nI HAVE the honour to transmit herewith copies, in translation, of correspondence exchanged with the Wai-chiao Pu on the subject of poppy cultivation in Fukien province.\n\nCopies of the correspondence in question have been forwarded to the secretary of the International Anti-Opium Association. It may be noted in this connection that on the 31st December last the secretary of the association wrote to this Legation to state that representatives of the society had on the previous day interviewed the President of the Republic and had drawn his Excellency's attention to the reports the association were receiving concerning cultivation in Fukien.\n\nthey have immediately issued strict orders for investigation and suppression. Letters have repeatedly been received from your Legation reporting cases of poppy cultivation in the provinces, and in no instance has this Ministry failed to issue immediate instructions to the local authorities concerned for investigation and suppression, while at the same time informing your Legation of the action taken. In regard to the present case of rumoured poppy cultivation in Fu An and Putien districts, this Ministry has already telegraphically instructed the Civil and Military Governors of Fukien province to send deputies to the places in question with orders to investigate and take action for the enforcement of prohibition. As regards the proposals of the British consul, I have the honour to observe that joint investigations are the procedure laid down in article 4 of the Opium Treaty, which has now expired. There is, therefore, no need to discuss further the consul's proposals.\n\nI have, &c.\n\nMILES W. LAMPSON.\n\n### Enclosure 1 in No. 43.\n\n#### Mr. Lampson to Wai-chiao Pu.\n\nPeking, March 31, 1920.\n\nI HAVE the honour to inform your Excellency that I am in receipt of telegraphic information from Foochow to the effect that the opium poppy is now in flower in Fu An and Putien districts, and that in the latter district large fines are being collected by Northern troops under Colonel Wang Hsien-ch'en, of Li Tu-chun's bodyguard.\n\nAt an interview on the 26th March His Majesty's consul requested the Governor to send officials to both places to destroy the crops and suggested that representatives of the International Anti-Opium Association be permitted to accompany them. To this the Governor agreed, and promised that arrangements would immediately be made by the Foreign Affairs delegate. No action has, however, yet been taken, and the Foreign Affairs delegate has informed His Majesty's consul that he must refer the matter to your Excellency's Ministry.\n\nI have the honour to request your Excellency to instruct the authorities concerned at Foochow immediately by telegraph to make the necessary arrangements with the least possible delay for carrying out the suggestion made by His Majesty's consul. I would point out that, owing to the very short period between the flowering of the poppy and the opium harvest, any delay will give rise to the justified suspicion that the provincial authorities are implicated in the breach of law above referred to. I shall have to inform my Government in due course of this flagrant case of poppy cultivation in regions controlled by the Central Government, and trust that I shall be able at the same time to report prompt action by your Excellency's Ministry and the provincial authorities.\n\nI avail, &c.\n\nMILES W. LAMPSON.\n\n### Enclosure 2 in No. 43.\n\n#### Wai-chiao Pu to Mr. Lampson.\n\nPeking, April 6, 1920.\n\nI HAVE the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 31st March informing me that you were in receipt of a telegram from Foochow to the effect that the poppy was now in full bloom in Fu An and Putien districts in Fukien.\n\n(Quotes letter.)\n\nIn reply I have the honour to observe that the Chinese Government is taking the strictest measures with regard to opium suppression, no indulgence being shown. Of recent years, owing to the complexity of affairs in various places, there have perhaps been occasions when ignorant people have taken the opportunity to plant the poppy. But as soon as the local officials have heard of such cultivation...\n\n### Enclosure 3 in No. 43.\n\n#### Mr. Lampson to Wai-chiao Pu.\n\nPeking, April 10, 1920.\n\nI HAVE the honour to acknowledge receipt of your Excellency's letter of the 6th instant in which you inform me of the measures taken for the suppression of poppy cultivation in Fukien province. You add that joint investigations are the procedure laid down in article 4 of the Opium Treaty, which has now expired, and that there is no need to discuss further the consul's proposals, to the effect that representatives of the International Anti-Opium Association should accompany the delegates sent by the provincial authorities to destroy the crops known to be in full bloom.\n\nI have the honour to point out to your Excellency that the proposals made by His Majesty's consul and supported by me had no connection whatsoever with the Opium Treaty, but were put forward with the object of enabling the local authorities, as well as your Excellency's Government, to prove their sincerity in the matter of opium suppression. That this sincerity, as far as the high provincial authorities of Fukien and certain other provinces are concerned, is in need of proof, is only too apparent from the numerous and reliable reports of official connivance and encouragement of poppy cultivation which this Legation has had occasion to forward to your Excellency's Ministry. I am therefore both surprised and disappointed to learn of the attitude adopted by your Excellency's Ministry towards the proposals in question; the more so in view of the message from his Excellency the President of the Republic of China to the Anti-Opium Association recently published in the press, in which his Excellency stated that he would be most grateful for the assistance of the association in the work of opium suppression and begged them to exert themselves zealously in the matter.\n\nIn view of the refusal of your Excellency's Ministry to take advantage of the present opportunity to enlist the active participation of the Anti-Opium Association in the work of suppression of poppy cultivation, the reiterated statement of the Chinese authorities regarding the issuing of strict instructions for investigation and suppression, contained in the numerous communications received from your Excellency's Ministry on this subject, must, I fear, continue to be regarded as completely lacking in sincerity.\n\nI have, &c.\n\nMILES W. LAMPSON.\n\n# No. 44.\n\n## Mr. Alston to Earl Curzon.—(Received July 20.)\n\nPeking, May 20, 1920.\n\nIN continuation of Mr. Lampson's despatch of the 10th ultimo, I have the honour to transmit herewith copy of a despatch from His Majesty's consul at Foochow, reporting on the cultivation of the opium poppy in Fukien, and also of a letter which I have addressed to the Wai-chiao Pu on the same subject.\n\nI have, &c.\n\nB. ALSTON.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-471 - Public Offices - 1921.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 490051, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-471 - Public Offices - 1921", "page_number": 542, "title": "CO129-471 - Public Offices - 1921", "content_text": "102 \n\n# Enclosure 1 in No. 44\n\n## Consul Combe to Mr. Alston\n\nSir,\n\nFoochow, April 20, 1920.\n\nIN my last despatch on the subject of the cultivation of the opium poppy in Northern Fukien, of the 29th January, 1920, I had the honour to report that a branch of the International Anti-Opium Association had been organised at Foochow, and that I had accepted, subject to the consent of His Majesty's Minister, an invitation to act as honorary president. Since then, through the honorary secretary of the local branch, the Rev. W. P. W. Williams, of Trinity College, I have been kept well informed in regard to areas under cultivation and the attitude adopted by provincial officials towards poppy cultivation.\n\nOn the 17th of last month, in a letter of which I enclose a copy (`Enclosure No. 2`), the committee of the association, learning from eyewitnesses that in certain parts of the province under northern jurisdiction the poppy was now in full bloom, requested me to invite the Civil Governor to send deputies to make a tour of inspection in company with delegates appointed by the association. I wrote to Governor Li in this sense next day, but, receiving no reply in the course of a week, called on him on the 26th March and discussed the matter personally. Reminding his Excellency of his report to the `Wai-chiao Pu`, in which he stated that, \"If so much as an inch of poppy plant appears above ground, the local officials as well as the illicit cultivators are most severely punished,\" I urged the Governor to abandon the system of fines and at once order the crops to be destroyed. No time should be lost in doing so, as the plant was now in flower and would very shortly be harvested; every day's delay would be gain to the illicit cultivator. His Excellency readily agreed to my proposal for a joint inspection by his own officers and representatives of the Anti-Opium Association. Hsien Yu was within southern jurisdiction, but the foreign affairs delegate would at once arrange for joint inspection in the neighbouring district of Fu Tien and at Fu An in the north of the province. Mr. Lo, secretary to the foreign affairs delegate, was present during this interview.\n\nNext day, the 27th March, I telephoned to the foreign delegate, Mr. Wang, the names of the representatives appointed by the Anti-Opium Association, but he replied that no written instructions had yet been received from Governor Li, and on the 29th March, Mr. Wang sent a secretary to inform me that he could not arrange for a joint inspection without the authority of the `Wai-chiao Pu`, to whom he had telegraphed. From these delays, it appeared plain that Governor Li was endeavouring to gain time, and I accordingly advised you of the situation in my telegram of the 29th March. Subsequent reports, to which I shall refer later, show that about this time great activity began to manifest itself amongst officials in the Pu Tien and Fu An districts.\n\nOn the 7th April, Mr. Wang called and handed to me what purported to be a copy of a telegram which he had received from the `Wai-chiao Pu` in answer to his enquiry with regard to a joint inspection. It is dated the 3rd April and states that, as the period of the Opium Agreement has expired, the terms regulating joint inspection no longer hold good and in any case never contemplated inspection except by officers of the two Governments concerned. It was impossible, therefore, to agree to representatives of the Anti-Opium Association officially accompanying deputies sent by Governor Li. I had the honour to inform you of this further development in my telegram of the 8th April. There the matter stands for the present.\n\nThere cannot be the slightest doubt but that the cultivation of the poppy in P'u Tien and Fu An has been encouraged by the provincial authorities, in flagrant violation of the Opium Agreement, with a view to raising revenue. Apart from the direct evidence, detailed below, of what is happening in these districts, it is well known that the provincial treasury is empty, that troops are unpaid and mutinous, and the authorities are cudgelling their brains to devise fresh forms of taxation, legitimate or otherwise.\n\nThe reports which I have received give a comprehensive history of conditions in the two districts belonging to Hing Hwa Fu, namely, P'u Tien and Hsien Yu, and in the more northern district of Fu An. Hsien Yu comes within southern jurisdiction, over which Governor Li can exercise no control; so far as northern jurisdiction is responsible, P'u Tien and Fu An alone are of immediate interest. Outside these two districts, I have not heard of any poppy planted in northern Fukien.\n\nFirst, with regard to P'u Tien, on the 13th March of this year, an English medical missionary long resident in Hinghwa reported that the poppy was growing there in large quantities, which increased as the dividing line between north and south was approached. The drug was more plentiful than in the revolution year and could be purchased in quantity with ease. More details were given in an interesting series of letters from another missionary at Hinghwa. On the 18th March, this gentleman reported that no effort was being made this year to compel farmers to destroy the poppy; the crop was being reserved for taxation; and, in order to save overhead expenses, the tax was being collected direct by Colonel Wang Hsien-ch'en of Governor Li's body-guard; it was three times heavier than last year, and all, except immediate expenses of collection, was being sent to the Governor. The thing to be noted is that the Government has sanctioned the planting of this poppy and that the Governor is very intimately connected with the affair. It was deliberately planned months ago in order to bring in revenue.\" On the 2nd April, the same correspondent records considerable activity in the district, in the shape of anxiety to collect taxes, reduction by half being offered for ready money. Taxation was sometimes levied quite indiscriminately on planters and non-planters alike. Opium was plentiful, selling at 90 cents an ounce instead of at 16 dollars, the price two years ago. On the 6th April, a further letter reports that the poppy in P'u Tien is being uprooted in great haste, but all the tax possible was being collected. The enclosed photographs, taken on the 30th March in P'u Tien and Hsien Yu, are a damning commentary on Governor Li's statement already quoted, \"If so much as an inch of poppy plant appears, &c.\"\n\nSecond, in regard to Fu An, this district is in the north-east corner of the province, and the harvesting season is a little later than in Hinghwa. On the 13th March, an English missionary reported to me that a considerable quantity of poppy had been seen growing in lower Fu An. His church council sent a representative to the Fu An magistrate to inform him of the situation, but the magistrate had taken no action. A reliable Chinese correspondent, in a more recent letter, reports that this official was suddenly summoned to Foochow, and, on his return, issued a proclamation ordering that the poppy crop be destroyed within ten days. The farmers, however, understand that it is not his intention to take any drastic measures at present; he will merely collect a tax and, as the crop will be ripe for harvest in about ten days, they believe they will be able to gather it, \"unless a foreigner comes to inspect.\"\n\nI have, &c.\n\nG. A. COMBE.\n\n## Enclosure 2 in No. 44\n\n### International Anti-Opium Association (Foochow Branch) to Consul Combe\n\nDear Sir,\n\nNantai, Foochow, March 17, 1920.\n\nI AM writing on behalf of the committee of the above-named association to ask you in your official capacity to take up the question of the cultivation of opium in Fuan and Siengya. At a public meeting of our association, held on the 13th instant, it was reported by eye-witnesses that large tracts of land in both Fuan and Siengyu are under cultivation and that in some places the poppy is now in full bloom. Taxes on it are being levied. It was the sense of the meeting that negotiations should be opened with the Governor without delay, and that he should be asked to send delegates to investigate the matter with delegates from this association. We shall be most grateful to you for your help in this business.\n\nI am, &c.\n\nW. P. W. WILLIAMS.\n\n## Enclosure 3 in No. 44\n\n### Wai-chiao Pu to Foreign Affairs Delegate, Foochow\n\n**(Translation.) (Telegraphic.)**\n\nYOUR telegram of the 19th.\n\n`Wai-chiao Pu`, April 3.\n\nThe period of the Opium Agreement having already long expired, it is impossible to allow foreigners to participate in an inspection. Moreover, the Anti-Opium Agreement... \n\nPage 103 \nPage 541 \n[6032]", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-471 - Public Offices - 1921.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 490052, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-471 - Public Offices - 1921", "page_number": 543, "title": "CO129-471 - Public Offices - 1921", "content_text": "## 104\n\nThe Opium Association is not on the same footing as the British Government, and the terms of the agreement are not applicable to it. If the poppy plant is again being cultivated in Fu An and other districts, you should petition the Tuchun to send officers at once to make an inspection on the spot and immediately uproot the crop in order to obviate charges of insincerity.\n\nSir,\n\n## Enclosure 4 in No. 44\n\n### Mr. Alston to Wai-chiao Pu\n\nPeking, May 12, 1920.\n\nWith reference to Mr. Lampson's letter of the 10th April last regarding the cultivation of the poppy in Fukien province, I have the honour to transmit herewith for your Excellency's inspection three photographs of poppy-fields in full bloom in Fukien, two in a part under northern and one under southern jurisdiction. These photographs were taken on the 30th March and the 1st April of this year. Yet on the 6th March last, your Excellency addressed a letter to this Legation covering a report from the Governor of Fukien to the effect that, \"Circular instructions are now being issued for strict suppression, and if as much as an inch of poppy plant appears above ground, the local officials as well as the illicit cultivators are most severely punished.\" Moreover, it is common knowledge that the Governor himself has been collecting a tax on this poppy cultivation through the agency of Colonel Wang Hsien-chen, the commander of his bodyguard.\n\nYour Excellency will, I feel sure, not fail to realise the deplorable effect which must be created by this further instance of proved insincerity on the part of certain of the high provincial authorities, who have been encouraging the cultivation of the poppy with a view to raising revenue, in flagrant violation of the Opium Agreement. The enclosed photographs provide indisputable proof of the untruth of one, at any rate, of the provincial reports on opium suppression which your Excellency has from time to time sent to this Legation. I trust that your Government will make an example of those officers, from the highest to the lowest, under their control who have been guilty of these deliberate violations of their country's treaty obligations for purposes of private gain.\n\nI have, &c.\n\n### My Lord,\n\n## No. 45\n\n### Mr. Clive to Earl Curzon-(Received October 14.)\n\nPeking, July 4, 1920.\n\nI have the honour to transmit herewith a report, compiled in this Legation, on the cultivation of the opium poppy in China during the 1920 season, i.e., the spring and early summer of this year. The situation remains much the same as it was in 1919. Vigorous protests have constantly been addressed to the Wai-chiao Pu on each occasion of reports of cultivation being brought to the notice of this Legation. I have no doubt but that the Central Government are on the whole sincere in their desire to carry out their treaty obligations and attain complete suppression of cultivation. But they will only be able to do so when they are in a position to make their orders obeyed throughout the country; and it is impossible to foretell when, if ever, they will be able to do so. At present, no matter whether he be nominally under the North or under the South, the military leader in the distant interior cares little or nothing about the orders of his Government or the treaty obligations of his country, and is only concerned with the raising of the necessary revenues to enable him to support his troops and enrich himself.\n\n* Not reproduced.\n\nI have, &c.\n\nR. H. CLIVE.\n\n## 105\n\n### Enclosure in No. 45\n\n#### Report of the Cultivation of the Opium Poppy during the 1920 Season (Spring and Early Summer)\n\n##### Northern Coastal Provinces (Chih-li, Shantung, Kiangsu)\n\nNo information has reached His Majesty's Legation of any cultivation in these provinces.\n\n##### Northern Interior Provinces (Shansi, Shensi, Honan, Kansu)\n\n| Province | Cultivation Status |\n|-----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|\n| Shansi | No cases of cultivation have been reported. |\n| Shensi | Missionary reports from Hanchung (Upper Han valley, in the south of the province) indicate extensive and open cultivation carried on under the encouragement of the local military authorities. In early May, in this neighbourhood, one could walk for miles through the flowering crops, nearly the whole of the Hanchung plain being under poppy. The region in question being nominally under the control of the Northern Government, the matter was brought to the notice of the Wai-chiao Pu by His Majesty's Legation, but it may be taken for certain that the crop was duly gathered before any action was taken by the Central Government. |\n| Honan | His Majesty's consul-general at Hankow reports that the poppy is being extensively grown in the west of the province; Neisiang and the Lo river basin are the chief producing districts, but it is also grown as far east as Juchow and Kiahsien. |\n| Kansu | No first-hand information is available on the subject; the province is, however, said to be comparatively free from poppy, except for the Tsinchow neighbourhood, the Governor having cashiered several officials for allowing small quantities to be planted. |\n\n##### Central (Yang-tsze) Provinces (Anhui, Kiangsi, Hupei, Hunan)\n\nNo reports of cultivation in these provinces have been received, excepting for certain districts in South-West Hupei and South-West Hunan, which are under nominal control of the South, but actually under control of no one beyond the local military officials. The poppy is being grown on an extensive scale in the whole of the Shihnan prefecture in South-West Hupei, where opium is becoming more abundant even than last year, with the result that a very large number of people have resumed smoking the drug. In Western Hunan, the poppy is reported to be growing in every district, one-third of the fields being under poppy in the neighbourhood of Chienchow and Chenchi.\n\n##### Southern Coastal Provinces (Chekiang, Kuangtung, Fukien)\n\nNo cultivation is reported in the two first-named provinces. As regards Fukien, which is in the hands partly of the North and partly of the South, extensive cultivation has been carried on in districts under control of both sides. The usual protests were made to the Wai-chiao Pu, to whom photographs of poppy fields in full bloom were forwarded. The International Anti-Opium Association (a society honoured by the patronage of the President of the Republic of China) requested permission to send delegates to witness the destruction of the crops, and their proposals in this respect were warmly supported by His Majesty's Legation with the Wai-chiao Pu. The Chinese Government, however, on the specious pretext that the Anglo-Chinese Agreement, with its provision for joint inspections, had expired, refused to accede to the association's request, and took no action to destroy the poppy fields until the crops had been successfully harvested and the taxes thereon collected by the local military officials.\n\n##### South-Western Provinces (Kuangsi, Szechuan, Yunnan, Kueichou)\n\nWith the exception of the first-named, these provinces continue to be the worst offenders, though some improvement is noted in the case of Szechuan. This latter...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-471 - Public Offices - 1921.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 490053, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-471 - Public Offices - 1921", "page_number": 544, "title": "CO129-471 - Public Offices - 1921", "content_text": "# \n## 106\n\nThe province was practically clean of the poppy (except for a slight recrudescence at the time of the revolution of 1911) for some years, until cultivation recommenced during 1918 and 1919 in the extreme west near the borders of the tribal country, and also in the east along the Yang-tsze above and below Chungking. No reliable reports have been received in regard to the situation in the west, but, as regards the east of the province, His Majesty's consul at Chungking reports that there is conclusive evidence to show that considerable progress has been made towards suppression again.\n\nAs regards Kueichou, His Majesty's consul-general at Yunnan-fu reports that every encouragement short of written authority has been given by the provincial authorities to grow the poppy, and that a special bureau under the guise of a Military Accounts Department has been instituted to collect the revenue from the opium produced. The opium has been seen growing in the districts of Chenyuan, Shihping, Hsinchow, Huanping, Chingping, Pingyueh, Huanghsien, Kueiting, Lungli, Kueiyang, Chingchen, Anping, Anshun, Ch'ienhsi, and Chihchin, and in the month of May, the reaping of the opium crop was paralysing all other work.\n\nAs regards Yunnan, reports state that opium was grown this year in the districts of Chaotung, Tungchuan, Lutien, Kutsing, Luchuan, Wuting, Hsuntien, Yuanmow, Karwa, Kwangnan, Tengchung, Likiang, Chienchuan, Hoching, and elsewhere; in fact, generally speaking, almost all over the province where the soil and climate are suitable. In one district, the price of opium was 1 dollar per ounce in February, 50 cents in March, and 30 cents in May.\n\n## Manchuria (Fengtien, Kirin, Heilungchiang)\n\nA small amount of cultivation has been carried on in mountainous parts on the borders of the three provinces, notably on the Korean frontier. The inspecting officials are no doubt often squared, but inspection and suppression are by no means easily carried out in these wild regions.\n\n## Hsinchiang\n\nReports on the cultivation of the poppy this spring in Chinese Turkestan have not yet been received.\n\n## Summary\n\nTo sum up, the poppy is shown to have been cultivated on a fairly extensive scale this season in the following provinces: Shensi, Hunan, Hupei, Honan, Fukien, Kueichou, Yunnan, and Szechuan. The Southern authorities are nominally responsible for the cultivation in Hunan, Hupei, Fukien, Kueichou, Yunnan, and Szechuan; and the Peking Government for cultivation in Fukien, Honan, and Shensi. In general, it may be taken that the military authorities, who are in most cases a law unto themselves, and whom the Southern and Northern Governments cannot or dare not coerce into obedience, are entirely to blame for the cultivation which continues.\n\n## June 1920\n\n## No. 46\n\n**Mr. Clive to Earl Curzon**.-(Received January 28, 1921.)\n\nMy Lord,\n\nPeking, November 27, 1920. I HAVE the honour to transmit herewith a copy of correspondence with the Wai-chiao Pu respecting opium cultivation in the province of Fukien.\n\nAs your Lordship will observe, the attitude of the Chinese authorities towards the question gives every cause for dissatisfaction. Not only Fukien but very many other provinces of China are drifting rapidly back to the state of things existing before the opium treaties, and the amount of opium now grown - more or less openly - in China is so great as to make the attempt to kill the abuse by preventing importation from abroad little more than a farce. One result of this lamentable condition is that Chinese-grown opium is constantly smuggled from place to place within the country, and it is a cause of bitter complaint by British owners of Yang-tsze steamers that their ships are frequently stopped and penalised by the customs authorities because smuggled opium has been found on board, having been stowed away by members of the native crew helped by accomplices on shore without the knowledge of the ship's officers or any of the Europeans concerned. The difficulty of detecting the hidden opium during the voyage is, of course, very great when the crew are banded together, and resolute action against smuggling by the ship's officers has, in at least one recent case, resulted in the murder of the zealous officer.\n\nI have, &c.\n\n## Enclosure 1 in No. 46\n\n**Wai-chiao Pu to Mr. Clive**\n\nR. H. CLIVE.\n\n(Translation.) Sir,\n\nAugust 2, 1920. I HAVE the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Sir Beilby Alston's letter of the 12th May, in which he enclosed three photographs of poppy fields in full bloom in the province of Fukien, two in a part under northern jurisdiction and one under southern jurisdiction. The latter expressed the hope that an example would be made of those responsible.\n\nOn receipt of the above letter, this Ministry wrote to the officer occupying the joint posts of Military and Civil Governor requesting him secretly to send an officer to the localities concerned for the purpose of making an investigation. From the reply which has now been received from him, it is learnt that, disregarding the photograph of poppy fields in a part of Fukien under southern jurisdiction, he handed the remaining two photographs to the former magistrate of Te-hua district, Li Hung-chou, and to his own aide-de-camp, Liu Chin-yung, and despatched these officers to make a close examination of the localities concerned. He had subsequently received from them the following joint report :-\n\n\"We proceeded together on the 1st June with all speed to the territory of P'u-t'ien, and after exhaustive search in all directions discovered not so much as the trace of a single poppy plant within the lines occupied by our forces. But at Hue-t'ing and Hou Shan, two places on the boundary of the Tien and Hsien-yu districts, opium has been illicitly cultivated in a few places, and here Mr. Cole took a couple of photographs. These two places are both some 10 miles from the district city, and taking the distance into consideration, they are probably the two photographs of places referred to in the British Minister's note as being within northern jurisdiction. Thus, there can be no doubt that the places where the photographs were taken were Hua-t'ing and Hou Shan.\n\n\"Now these two localities are in the neutral ground between the northern and southern lines. In general, the troops keep strictly within their own lines for fear lest, by crossing the boundary agreed upon, misunderstandings and collisions might arise. In consequence, the above two places were rarely visited by our forces, with the result that a few of the stupid and ignorant country people, greedy for their petty profits, engaged in illicit cultivation. Subsequently, the district magistrate, Pao Wei, discovered the state of affairs, and wrote on the 28th April requesting Colonel Wang Hsien Ch'en to send his aide-de-camp Ch'en K'an to the locality in order to enforce the uprooting of the crop, and the country was then cleared of the poppy. The remainder of the Pu Han territory is entirely under northern control, and in none of the places through which we passed was there any trace of the poppy.\"\n\nThe Military Governor, when forwarding the above report, observes that it appears that the two photographs sent by the British Minister were taken at places in the neutral zone between the northern and southern lines, and that as soon as poppy cultivation was discovered, officers were sent to uproot it and clear the country of the crop; it can be seen that he, in his capacity of Military and of Civil Governor, together with his subordinates, has been not insincere in his efforts to suppress opium. The Governor requests me to write to you in accordance with his reply.\n\nIn transmitting the above to you for your information, I avail, &c.\n\n**(Seal of the Wai-chiao Pu)**\n\n## 107 \n## 543", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-471 - Public Offices - 1921.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 490054, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-471 - Public Offices - 1921", "page_number": 545, "title": "CO129-471 - Public Offices - 1921", "content_text": "544 \n\n108 \n\n## Enclosure 2 in No. 46.\n\n**Mr. Clive to Wai-chiao Pu.**\n\nSir, \n\nI HAVE the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Excellency's letter of August 13, 1920, the 2nd August on the subject of poppy cultivation in Fukien, and propose in this reply to show that the information transmitted to me as coming from the Military and Civil Governor of that province is a tissue of deliberate misinformation only confirming the doubts which this Legation has previously been compelled to express regarding the information furnished to it by your Excellency's Ministry as to poppy cultivation in China generally. \n\nThe Governor states that he has not been insincere in his efforts to suppress opium. In evidence of this, he quotes a report by two officers who left Foochow for one of the producing districts on the 1st June and discovered not so much as a trace of a single poppy. The failure to discover the plant was not surprising, in view of the fact that the opium harvest was completed in that region during the last ten days of April; it merely shows that during the succeeding month the ground had been ploughed up for the cultivation of other crops, as was to be expected, and not that any efforts had been made to suppress cultivation during the period when cultivation was possible.\n\nThe two officers delegated by the Governor are forced to admit that a certain amount of poppy had been cultivated, but endeavour to show that this only occurred in out-of-the-way places not visited by the Governor's troops. This information I can only describe as a deliberate falsehood. Cultivation of the poppy has in many cases taken place in the immediate proximity of, in full view from, the quarters of the detachments of the Governor's troops, and in full view of roads constantly traversed by military and other officers under the Foochow authorities. Moreover, I have abundant evidence, collected from British eye-witnesses, that cultivation was general in the districts of P'u-t'ien, Fu-an, and Hui-an. As a proof of the truth of this fact, I need only say that the price of opium has fallen in that region during the last two years from 16 dollars per oz. to 0.90 dollar per oz.\n\nIn case this be considered insufficient proof, I have the honour to enclose six further photographs of poppy-fields, of which some are taken inside and some outside the walls of Hui-an city.\n\nFurthermore, the statement in the report quoted by the Governor that the district magistrate of P'u-t'ien Hsien discovered that opium was being grown, and on the 28th April requested Colonel Wang Hsien-ch'en to send an officer to the locality for the purpose of uprooting the plants is an untruth. I am unable to believe that a magistrate in whose district opium was being widely cultivated under express encouragement of the office of the Military Governor, whose chief aide-de-camp, Colonel Wang Hsien-ch'en, had been enforcing the payment of tax thereon, had to wait until the harvest was complete before he knew anything about it.\n\nI trust that your Excellency will communicate the above to the Military Governor of Fukien, and will recommend him in future to draw up his reports in a manner which will bear a greater resemblance to the truth than that which was forwarded to me in your letter under reply.\n\nI avail, &c.\n\n109 \n\n## Enclosure 1 in No. 47.\n\n**Consul Coales to Mr. Clive.**\n\nFoochow, October 5, 1920.\n\nWITH reference to previous correspondence on the subject of opium, I have the honour to enclose copy of a despatch I have written to his Excellency Li Hou-chi, Military and Officiating Civil Governor of Fukien, requesting him to prohibit the sowing of the poppy during the coming autumn.\n\nIn view of the near approach of the period for sowing the poppy, the local anti-opium society, of which His Majesty's consul is ex officio chairman, decided to meet and discuss the measures to be taken to prevent a recurrence of the lamentable neglect of the past winter. It is a regrettable fact, however, that the Chinese gentry of Foochow take little interest in the anti-opium campaign, with the result that the only Chinese representatives who attended the meeting were of the official class. It was therefore not surprising that after nearly two hours' discussion the only business transacted was a resolution to write to the Governor asking him to prohibit poppy-sowing this season. An unexpected development, however, has since greatly helped the cause. A certain Mr. Chen Chia-keng, a native of Amoy, has returned to his native town and is there setting on foot various philanthropic projects. Among them, he has started an energetic anti-opium crusade, for which purpose he has subscribed large sums of money and published numerous tracts.\n\nAt the order of Mr. Chen to push the campaign, he and two other members of the new Amoy anti-opium society recently visited Foochow. An interview with Governor Li was arranged for them, and, learning of this, the Foochow society held a meeting the evening before, to which the visitors were cordially invited. At this meeting, it was proposed that representatives of the Foochow society should accompany Mr. Ch'en to see the Governor and make joint representations on behalf of the two societies. This was strenuously opposed by the Chinese members, who were undoubtedly acting in the interests of the Governor, it being plain that a deputation from Amoy alone would be less distasteful to him and less weighty than one representing, at least in name, the whole province. However, the insistence of the foreign members carried the point, and it was decided to depute two foreigners and two Chinese to go with the Amoy delegates.\n\nThe interview appears to have been very satisfactory from the point of view of the societies. Mr. Ch'en did not at all mince matters with the Governor about the occurrences of last winter, and expressed a determination to see that every infraction of the law in the Amoy district was taken up. The Governor was compelled to express his disapprobation of poppy cultivation and to give a promise that he would uphold the law and issue the strictest instructions that it should be enforced and the sowing of the poppy prevented. He is therefore definitely committed to anti-opium action this autumn, and any slackness in this respect will involve him in grave loss of prestige among the people, to whom the facts of this interview are generally known.\n\nI have, &c.\n\nO. R. COALES.\n\n## No. 47.\n\n**Sir B. Alston to Earl Curzon.** (Received March 1, 1921.)\n\nHIS Majesty's Minister, Peking, presents his compliments to His Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, and transmits herewith copies of despatches from His Majesty's consul at Foochow, dated the 5th October, 1920, and the 15th November, 1920, respectively, on the subject of opium cultivation in Fukien province.\n\nPeking, December 16, 1920.\n\n## Enclosure 2 in No. 47.\n\n**Consul Coales to Li Hou-chi (Military Governor of Fukien).**\n\nFoochow, October 5, 1920.\n\nAS you are aware, His Britannic Majesty's Government, at the request of the Chinese Government, has by various conventions agreed to and enforced the cessation of the importation of Indian opium into China. It was a condition of my Government's assent that the Chinese Government on its part should prohibit and effectively put a stop to the cultivation of the poppy throughout the Republic. It is a matter of common knowledge and one that was repeatedly brought to your notice by my predecessor, Mr. Combe, that this obligation imposed on the Chinese Government both by treaty and on moral grounds was to a very great extent ignored in all parts of this province, whether under your control or in the hands of the Southern generals.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-471 - Public Offices - 1921.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 490059, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-471 - Public Offices - 1921", "page_number": 550, "title": "CO129-471 - Public Offices - 1921", "content_text": "118 \n\nI regret to state, however, that there is no indication that the Fukien authorities have paid any attention to such admonitions as may have been addressed to them by the Central Government, the latest reports received from His Majesty's consul at Foochow tending to show that opium cultivation is at least as widespread, and as free from official interference, as it was last year. Copies of three despatches on the subject from His Majesty's consul at Foochow are enclosed for your Lordship's information.\n\nWhilst realising that under existing political conditions but little effective control can be exercised by Peking over recalcitrant provincial officials, I shall continue to impress upon the Chinese Government its responsibility for the flagrant neglect of duty in the matter of opium suppression displayed by the high authorities of Fukien and other provinces.\n\n119 \n\nThe Anti-Opium Society is supposed to be collecting further evidence of the existence of the poppy, but their report is still not yet ready.\n\nIt is doubtful whether the Governor is really willing or able to exercise any real power over his subordinates who, waxing rich on their gains, seem determined to ignore his orders, and unless the Central Government can find some way of putting on the screw there would appear no probability of this province being free from opium cultivation at an early date.\n\nI have, &c. \n\nH. PHILLIPS, \n\nI have, &c. \n\nB. ALSTON. \n\n## Enclosure 2 in No. 53.\n\n### Consul Phillips to Sir B. Alston.\n\nSir, \n\nFoochow, March 14, 1921. WITH reference to my despatch of the 28th January upon the subject of opium prohibition, I have the honour to forward a map of the province of Fukien, in which the areas under cultivation are marked in red.\n\nOther evidence has been supplied to the American consul by Mr. George W. Hollister, an American missionary, in the shape of four photographs, enclosed herewith, showing poppy under cultivation in fields between the villages Shih-ma and Yu-tang, Fukien. Mr. Hollister wrote to the American consul as follows:-\n\n\"All four of the pictures were taken on the 23rd December, and all were taken between Shih-ma and Yu-tang. I think I only saw one field with poppy between Yu-tang and Hsinghua. Yu-tang was the boundary between the Northern and Southern territory during the recent trouble.\n\n\"Although these pictures were only taken in that comparatively small stretch, it would be possible to take any number of pictures in almost any part of the county. There is very little up in Hingtai, and there are but few fields in the western part of the county. The soil in these places does not seem best for growing the poppy. The entire eastern section, including Dang-hau, Kuei-ting, Hsiang-ting, Fen-ting, Tze-hsiao, contain thousands of acres of poppy-fields. I doubt if there has been more planted than was planted last year, but I think there is as much,\"\n\nI also enclose a photograph taken at Hsien Yu in the Hinghua district in February last by a C.M.S. missionary giving very clear evidence of the cultivation. I have sent a copy of this photograph to the Governor.*\n\nIt is to be observed that the poppy is to be found chiefly in the south of the province. That district has now been in Northern occupation for two and a half months, so that the Tuchun can have little real excuse for his failure to get his orders obeyed. At the same time he is in a difficult position. As the Southern forces and the bandits reaped vast sums from opium in Hsien Yu district the bandits are credited with having made 1,000,000 taels last year, and the Northern troops naturally looked forward to their share of the plunder. Add the fact that the forces generally are only receiving half-pay, and it is scarcely to be wondered at that proclamations ordering prohibition are openly ignored. Of late, and for the first time, it is said, General Li has now issued direct orders to the military commanders throughout Fukien holding them personally responsible for preventing opium cultivation. He has found that the civil officials were powerless in the matter owing to the fact that the soldiers were practically ordering the farmers to plant opium. This action, however, may be due to the presence in Foochow of four opium inspectors sent down by the Central Government. The story goes that these men, whose names are Wang Ta-heng, Ch'en Te-i, Ch'iu Kung-K'uei and Lin Hsiang, received 3,000 dollars from Peking for expenses, and that on their arrival here were given another 3,000 dollars by General Li, who has also entertained them. These men arrived two weeks ago, and have not yet commenced their investigations. The Anti-Opium Society tried to arrange a public meeting to welcome them, but after accepting, and when all arrangements had been made, the inspectors managed to back out of it, and the meeting fell through.\n\n*Not received.\n\nSir, \n\nFoochow, April 18, 1921. WITH reference to my despatch of the 14th March last, have the honour to report further upon the subject of opium cultivation in this province.\n\nGeneral Li Hou Chi does not attempt to deny that cultivation is taking place, but on the contrary frankly admits that such is the case in the southern part of the province. I enclose a copy and translation of his reply to me of the 6th April in which, while expressing his shame at what is happening, he lays all the blame upon the bandits. He holds out hope of their speedy capture, but their mere presence at all is of course nothing more nor less than a heaven-sent excuse for failure to root up the poppy.\n\nAnother side of the picture is afforded by a letter sent to me three days later than General Li's letter by Wu Wei, the bandit chief of whom the general complains. Wu Wei in his letter, which is addressed also to you and various foreign Ministers as well as the consuls in Foochow and Amoy, practically accuses General Li of direct connivance in the trade. The latter's agent is said to be Colonel Wang Hsien-ch'en, a man who owes his present rank and position entirely to General Li, since he was previously only a petty official. Rumour also states that he married a slave girl from General Li's family, so that the close connection between the two is thus easily understood.\n\nThe brigand chief Wu Wei's charges are to some extent supported by a letter I received from the Rev. S. J. Nightingale, C.M.S., of Hing Hua city, dated the 29th March, who wrote as follows:-\n\n\"Undoubtedly, there is a very large crop being gathered in the Hsien Yu county. The only new element in the situation is that the Northern officials are levying a tax on each mow. Common report says the military under Colonel Wang first of all demanded 15.00 dollars per mow, but later this tax has been reduced to 12.00 dollars per mow.\"\n\nIn the districts around Kienning-fu there seems to be a plentiful supply of opium as almost every sizeable village has a den for its consumption. This is most noticeable in travelling by Sedan chair. Chair bearers almost without exception are addicted to the drug and must have their pipe at least once a day.\n\nI am informed that the opinion prevalent among all classes is that there is a well-established underground supply line from Amoy by way of Ting Chou-fu and Yungan and thence throughout the northern part of the province. It is reported that this line of supply is organised if not actually operated by the Japanese, who import the drug from Formosa.\n\n### Translation.\n\nSir, \n\n## Enclosure 3 in No. 53.\n\n### Civil Governor Li Hou Chi to Consul Phillips.\n\nApril 6, 1921. I HAVE the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, in which you enclosed for my inspection a photograph of opium cultivation in the Hsien-yu district sent to you by the Fukien branch of the International Anti-Opium Association. I state that reports received from all sides indicate that cultivation exists in Hing Hua and the southern part of the province, and that since the Southern troops have evacuated three months ago the territory they occupied, there should now be no...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-471 - Public Offices - 1921.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 490476, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-472 - Others - 1921", "page_number": 168, "title": "CO129-472 - Others - 1921", "content_text": "# HONG KONG 13555\n## IREC 13555 REL 21 M 21 165 1921\n\nMerch Last previous Paper. po 20 14921\n\nTwo copy from 406, Hong Kong, Mr Burett Putting. Me Clawson Burn **the was often received this from Colonel sent it to to me.**\n\nLi request sent CL A Jonny ap a copy of para: of our Ain Plean su ter 14th que `(60509)` CA Wilson's minty on 37499 (2ct page).\n\nThe hams come represented that Goc agret o th onc consequently LUB prepared to affirms the Next subsequent Paper, Goo 21326 site though pointing out the risk.\n\nW ham not brandt got from Admit regarding the hejorations with the A-5- Petriteam in, but prem are still proceeding.\n\nthing General Wilson shtree for trous, before action is Tanter `(x2) (65404)` Ws. bx136/24 Gp. 163 250 8 20 W&S Ltd. `(01177: 22646,32)` 500GJ 10-20 *", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-472 - Others - 1921.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 501292, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-490 - Public Offices - 1925", "page_number": 319, "title": "CO129-490 - Public Offices - 1925", "content_text": "Li Fu-lin to Consul General, October 3rd, 1924.\n\n316\n\nSir,\n\nI have the honour to inform you that on information being received from informers that at Haien village, and Pingshan and Kupao bandits were collecting, on the 25th and 29th September I despatched Colonel Li Chan-peng and Captain Li Lin to go to those places and surround and capture them. Colonel Li caught Li Jung and 13 others at Sieh village, while Captain Li caught the notorious bandits Kuo Ming, Huang Kuei-ye, and Huang Kei-sheng at Pingshan and Kupao. The local militia leader and the natives stated that Kuo Ming is a well-known local robber, and his capture is a good thing for the district. These three places adjoin Shekpik where there are frequently piracies of the passenger boats passing. Now these men have been captured the pirates will keep in the background for a time.\n\nTroops will be sent at intervals, and in the mean time I have the honour to report as above.\n\nI have etc.\n\nLi Fu-lin\n\nOfficer Commanding 3rd Cantonary Army.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-490 - Public Offices - 1925.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 501293, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-490 - Public Offices - 1925", "page_number": 320, "title": "CO129-490 - Public Offices - 1925", "content_text": "General Li to Consul-General, October 5th, 1934.\n\nSir,\n\n317\n\nI received from Lin Ch'u in charge of the Shuntak moving column a report that informers have informed him that at Shang Ti Hsiang in the 8th Ward of Shuntak district notorious robbers Ho Mau, Ho Sheng, and Ho Cheo-mien have collected a band of pirates and committed many piracies on steamboats as well as passengers' boats passing that way, and the despatch of troops is requested. So I ordered Colonel Pan Chin to cooperate with the local defence corps Commander Wu Chin in taking forces to surround them. I have now received from the Colonel a report that he went with the corps commander to Shang Ti Hsiang, where they met early in the morning of the 1st instant and sent men to hunt out the pirates. As soon as the latter saw the troops, they opened fire and showed resistance. One of the pirates was killed and two of the soldiers wounded, while five robbers including Ho Hsin-chiu and Ho Tsao-chin were captured. The robbers were defeated and dispersed. Lin Ch'u is sending a deputy to examine the captives, and in the meantime has sent me the above report.\n\nI have given orders for the capture of the fugitives, and in the meantime have the honour to report as above for your information.\n\nI have etc.\n\nLi Fu-lin\n\nOfficer Commanding 3rd Canton Army,", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-490 - Public Offices - 1925.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 502720, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-492 - Governor Sir Clementi - 1925 [12] - 1926 [1-5]", "page_number": 412, "title": "CO129-492 - Governor Sir Clementi - 1925 [12] - 1926 [1-5]", "content_text": "Page 396\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,\n\nHONGKONG.\n\n20th April, 1926.\n\nI have the honour to address you with regard to an application for naturalisation by Mr. Li Yau-tai who was born in the Nam-hoi District of the Province of Kwong-tung in China on 23rd June, 1862.\n\nMr. Li has, apart from occasional short visits to Canton, resided continuously in the Colony for the last 48 years, and during that period has rendered conspicuous service as a member of the numerous Chinese Committees and Boards which play such a vital part in the administration of the Colony. A list of the most important of these is enclosed. Mr. Li has, moreover, very large commercial interests in the Colony, and is at the moment Chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce.\n\n2.\n\nOn the outbreak of the crisis in June last year, Mr. Li immediately placed his whole services at the disposal of the Government, and regardless of insults and threats has never wavered in his determination to combat to the uttermost the machinations of Canton. He even, despite his years and poor physique, insisted on taking his turn of night duty with the Special Guard instituted to meet the menace of bomb-throwing and arson. He was also\n\nLIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. AMERY, M.P.,\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\n\n&c.,\n\n&c.,\n\n&c.\n\nPage 397", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-492 - Governor Sir Clementi - 1925 [12] - 1926 [1-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 503089, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-493 - Governor Sir Clementi - 1926 [6-8]", "page_number": 164, "title": "CO129-493 - Governor Sir Clementi - 1926 [6-8]", "content_text": "N SECRET\n\n163\n\nlus 12Bali\n\nSir,\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,\n\nC.16208 C. 162.08 2nd July, 19:6.\n\n20 AUG 1926\n\nWith reference to paragraph 5 of my secret despatch dated 26th May, I have the honour to forward copies of a translation of a Chinese letter which gives an outline of proposed railways in the eastern part of Kwong Tung Province. The information is derived from a man who is said to be now in Amoy and was handed to this Government by a Mr. Li Shek-seung who is reported to have been in touch with promoters of Railway projects in Kwong Tung.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour most obedient humble servant,\n\nGovernor, &c.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\n\nLIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.H.S. AMERY, M.P.,\n\n&C.\n\n&C.\n\nPage 163\n\n \n(End of Page)\n\n(Page information is kept as is)\n\n \n \n\n \n\nPage 164 (not shown in original text)\n\nbecomes\n\nN SECRET\n\n163\n\nJuly 12 Bali\n\nSir,\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,\n\nC.16208 2nd July, 1926.\n\n20 AUG 1926\n\nWith reference to paragraph 5 of my secret despatch dated 26th May, I have the honour to forward copies of a translation of a Chinese letter which gives an outline of proposed railways in the eastern part of Kwong Tung Province. The information is derived from a man who is said to be now in Amoy and was handed to this Government by a Mr. Li Shek-seung who is reported to have been in touch with promoters of Railway projects in Kwong Tung.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour most obedient humble servant,\n\nGovernor, &c.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\n\nLIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.H.S. AMERY, M.P.,\n\n&C.\n\n&C.\n\nPage 163\n\n(Blank line)\n\n(Blank line)\n\nPage 164\n\nHowever, to follow the exact output format requested (HTML using for paragraphs), here is the corrected version:\n\nN SECRET\n\n163\n\nJuly 12 Bali\n\nSir,\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,\n\nC.16208 2nd July, 1926.\n\n20 AUG 1926\n\nWith reference to paragraph 5 of my secret despatch dated 26th May, I have the honour to forward copies of a translation of a Chinese letter which gives an outline of proposed railways in the eastern part of Kwong Tung Province. The information is derived from a man who is said to be now in Amoy and was handed to this Government by a Mr. Li Shek-seung who is reported to have been in touch with promoters of Railway projects in Kwong Tung.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour most obedient humble servant,\n\nGovernor, &c.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\n\nLIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.H.S. AMERY, M.P.,\n\n&C.\n\n&C.\n\nPage 163\n\nPage 164", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-493 - Governor Sir Clementi - 1926 [6-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 503379, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-493 - Governor Sir Clementi - 1926 [6-8]", "page_number": 454, "title": "CO129-493 - Governor Sir Clementi - 1926 [6-8]", "content_text": "from the front is to the effect:-\n\n451\n\n(1) that Marshal Wu P'ei-fu is prepared to attack Chang-sha from three directions and will appoint General Chao Heng-ti (1915), a former tupan of Hunan, to be commander-in-chief of the allied forces to repel the attack on Hunan;\n\n(2) that Marshal Fu intends to remove the Hupeh Military Governor for his hesitating attitude towards the situation in Hunan; and\n\n(3) that the Honanese bandit general, Fan Chung-siu, who is a partisan of the Canton Government, is concentrating his troops between the Honan and Hupeh provinces for an attack on K'ai-feng-fu.\n\nOther information, obtained by Colonel Hayley Bell from different sources, indicates that Chang-sha has been recaptured by the northern troops with the assistance of naval craft in the Tung-ting lake. It is said that the combined forces of General T'ang Sheng-chih and of the expeditionary army from Canton have been put to rout with heavy loss. It is even said that the casualties totalled more than 20,000 and that the Cantonese 4th Army under General Li Chai-sum suffered most.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour most obedient humble servant,\n\nGovernor, &c.,", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-493 - Governor Sir Clementi - 1926 [6-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 505644, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-497 - Public Offices - 1926", "page_number": 366, "title": "CO129-497 - Public Offices - 1926", "content_text": "the events foreshadowed by Sir R. Macleay materialise, a good opportunity to invite and obtain the co-operation of other Powers in the institution of a blockade would be presented, with the added advantage that the coercion of Canton would then be carried out on behalf of and in the interests of the Peking Government.\n\n(Signed)\n\nE. T. HUMPHREYS,\n\nColonel, D/D., M.O. & 1.\n\nC. L. N. NEWALL,\n\nAir Commodore, Director of Operations and Intelligence, Air Ministry.\n\nW. A. EGERTON,\n\nCaptain, R.N., Director of Plans, Admiralty.”\n\n5. It will be seen that in regard to Canton the only practicable measure of coercion which can be applied is the institution of a blockade of the approaches to that port. The extent to which such a blockade is likely to prove really effective is a matter which appears to require further investigation, and we recommend that an opinion as to its value should be sought from the Advisory Committee on Trading and Blockade.\n\n6. If from the enquiries of the Advisory Committee on Trading and Blockade it is established that the application of economic pressure on Canton is likely to prove an effective measure of coercion, and a situation arises in which the Cabinet decides that such a blockade should be instituted, we recommend that the Foreign Office should consider the advisability of issuing a warning to the Cantonese Authorities to the effect that a stringent blockade will be enforced unless normal relations are resumed and Treaty obligations are observed by a certain date. It will of course be for the Foreign Office to decide the psychological moment at which such a warning, if desirable, should be issued, but it is essential that the Commander-in-Chief on the China Station should be advised at an early date of the intention to make a pronouncement of this nature, so that he may be ready to put the requisite measures into force immediately should the necessity arise.\n\n7. Lastly, in the event of the Authorities at Canton proving obdurate and refusing to submit to such coercive treatment as can be imposed by means of blockade, we think it right to emphasise once again the following passage from our earlier Report:\n\n\"Offensive action in China can only be international, and even on that basis it would probably be unprofitable, except possibly for Japan, who must be the predominant partner.\"\n\n2, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. 1,\n\nMarch 12, 1926.\n\n(Signed)\n\nBEATTY.\n\nGEO. F. MILNE.\n\nH. TRENCHARD.\n\n3\n\nAPPENDIX 1.\n\nCANTON SHIPPING.\n\nVessels Entered and Cleared at the Maritime Customs under General Regulations\n\n \n Flag\n during 1924\n Ocea Steamers\n River Steamers\n Sailing Vessels (Foreign Type), Launches\n Total\n \n \n \n No.\n Tons\n No.\n Tons\n No.\n Tons\n No.\n Tons\n No.\n Tons\n \n \n America\n 8\n 3,196\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8\n 3,196\n \n \n British\n 998\n 1,312,107\n 66\n 8,844\n 4,062,084\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 74\n 34,454\n 178\n 8,761\n 326\n 55,255\n 106\n 13,798\n 607\n 26,317\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5,161\n 5,414,256\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chilian\n 180\n 100,698\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 180\n 100,698\n \n \n Danish\n 2\n 3,970\n \n \n 2\n 66\n 4\n 4,036\n \n \n \n \n Dutch\n 20\n 14,296\n \n \n \n \n 20\n 14,296\n \n \n \n \n French\n 69\n 49,808\n \n \n 6\n 94\n 75\n 49,902\n \n \n \n \n \n 22\n 308\n \n \n \n \n 22\n 308\n \n \n \n \n Italian\n 1\n 284\n \n \n \n \n 1\n 284\n \n \n \n \n Japanese\n 574\n 708,675\n 22\n 6\n 4,774\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 20\n 220\n \n \n 43\n 5,228\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2,544\n 10\n 210\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 590\n 711,429\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Norwegian\n 159\n 177,289\n \n \n 159\n LI\n \n 177,289\n \n \n \n \n Portuguese\n 69\n 32,569\n 958\n 418,191\n \n \n 54\n 848\n 1,055\n 451,602\n \n \n \n 5\n 50\n \n \n 5\n 30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Spanish\n 82\n 45,896\n \n \n 42\n 45,396\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Swedish\n 30\n 14,820\n \n \n 30\n 14,820\n \n \n \n \n \n \n German\n 215\n 280,550\n \n \n 8\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Treaty Powers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chinese\n 1,752\n 8\n 786\n 82\n 2,987\n 313\n 285,975\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2,351\n 2,744,102\n \n \n 4,510\n 4,498,139\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 188\n 48,988\n \n \n 966\n 89,811\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8,015\n 7,331,040\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nAPPENDIX II.\n\nCopy of a Telegram from Sir R. Macleay, Peking, to the Foreign Office, dated March 1, 1928. (No. 83.)\n\nFOLLOWING is continuation of my immediately preceding telegram :-\n\nV\n\nShould struggle now proceeding between Wu Pei-fu and his adherents against Kuo Min-chun and present Radical Government in Peking, and in victory for former and formation of more Conservative coalition Government, it is more than probable that Canton Government will at once proclaim their complete independence and launch an attack on coalition from the south. In such an event a formal protest by us to Central Government against continued boycott of Hong Kong and breach of treaties by Cantonese would probably elicit a repudiation of their action towards Great Britain which should strengthen the hands of His Majesty's Government in any discussion in regard to situation in the south, on which they may think fit to embark with other Powers.\"\n\nAddressed to Foreign Office, No. 83, repeated to Hong Kong,\n\n360\n\nPage 2\n\nPage 3", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-497 - Public Offices - 1926.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 506296, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-498-2 Canton boycott- opening of negotiations with the Canton Government 2-11-1925 - 23-12-1925", "page_number": 4, "title": "CO129-498-2 Canton boycott- opening of negotiations with the Canton Government 2-11-1925 - 23-12-1925", "content_text": "# NO. SECRET.\n\nNUMBER AND DATE SHOULD BE QUOTED IN REFERENCE TO THIS LETTER\n\n08\n\nSir,\n\nPRINTED FOR OFFICE USE\n\nGovernment House, HONGKONG, 23rd December, 1925.\n\nWhen I arrived here on November 1st, I made it my chief duty to inform myself at once as to the political situation in China generally and at Canton in particular. On the 6th November I exchanged visits of ceremony with Admiral Li Ching-hsi, who is in command of the Chinese cruiser squadron in these waters, and whose flagship is the \"Hai Yung\". Since then I have met him informally on several occasions. He stated that he was under the orders of Admiral Yang, whom I have not yet seen and whose headquarters appear to be at Shanghai. I asked Admiral Li to tell me from whom Admiral Yang gets his orders, and he replied vaguely: \"From the Minister of Marine at Peking\"; but he subsequently informed me that the Minister of Marine \"had run away\", and I infer that the Chinese Navy is now a law unto itself. However, Admiral Li, upon whose instructions I do not know, regards the present de facto Government at Canton as a rebel Government, and he considers himself to be at war with it. He accordingly maintained until recently a cruiser patrol at the mouth of the West River with the object of preventing arms and ammunition from reaching the Canton Government, and he also made\n\n**THE RIGHT HONOURABLE** \nLIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. AMERY, M.P., \n&c., &c., &c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-498-2 Canton boycott- opening of negotiations with the Canton Government 2-11-1925 - 23-12-1925.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 507000, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-499-4 Canton situation- governor's despatches 18-3-1927 - 22-4-1927", "page_number": 11, "title": "CO129-499-4 Canton situation- governor's despatches 18-3-1927 - 22-4-1927", "content_text": "**SECRET**\n\nCopies to:\nCanton No.156\nPeking No. 36.\nEastian No. 145.\n\nPRINTED FOR USE OF\nCOLONIAL\nOFFICE\n\nSir,\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONGKONG. 22nd April, 1927.\n\n30001/11/10:\nRECEIVED 2: MAY 1927\nCOL. OFFICE\n40 F.0.35-8\n\nSomewhat belatedly the Kuomintang has realised that its communist element, instead of being merely a frothy conglomeration of ultra-democratic patriots, is a well-defined party allied with the Third International and intent upon promoting \"world-revolution\" involving massacre and confiscation. Accordingly, General Li Chai-sum, after returning to Canton from his conference with Marshal Tseung Kai-shek at Shanghai (see paragraph 3 of my secret despatch of the 14th April), launched on the morning of Good Friday (14th April) a very well-planned attack on all the communist centres in and round Canton. I enclose two accounts of his operations, the first being a report by the Commissioner of Customs at Canton and the second a digest of the accounts contained in the Canton vernacular press. (Enclos Nos 1 & 2)\n\n2. It is possible that this attack upon Chinese communists, which was begun by Marshal Tseung in Shanghai on the 12th April and which has been continued by his adherents, not only at Canton, but also at Swatow,\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\nLIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. AMERY, M.P.,\n&c.,\n&c.,\n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-499-4 Canton situation- governor's despatches 18-3-1927 - 22-4-1927.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 507188, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-499-5 Canton situation- governor's despatches 11-3-1927 - 11-3-1927", "page_number": 41, "title": "CO129-499-5 Canton situation- governor's despatches 11-3-1927 - 11-3-1927", "content_text": "**No SECRET**\n\nCopies to:\nCanton No. 183.\nPeking No. 46.\n\nSir,\n\n3000/(B)\n\n**RECEIVED**\n13 JUN 1927\n**COL. OFFICE**\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,\nHONGKONG,\n13th May, 1927.\n\nI have the honour to confirm my telegram of the 11th May on the trade situation. The special committee constituted for the \"purging of the party\" from Communism has dissolved itself and appointed a new Commission of five (names enclosed) to govern the province. Canton city has been released from martial law and the new Government appears to feel safe against a renewed outbreak of communism, in proof of which is to be noted the departure unhonoured and unsung of the remaining foreign members of the Pan-Pacific Labour Congress (see the first paragraph of my secret despatch of the 6th May). The new expedition from the South against the Hankow extremists is reported to be making good headway. The Peasants' Army and its supporters have been expelled from Shiu Kwan and General Tsin Tai-kwan is now ready to advance into Southern Hunan with the assistance of the Kuang-si generals, Li Chung-yan and Wong Shiu-hung. Marshal Tseung Kai-shek is at the same time moving in on the flank of the \"red\" forces through Kiangsi having, according to the latest reports, already forced the enemy.\n\nThe Right Honourable\nLieutenant Colonel L.C.M.S. Amery, M.P.,\n&c.,\n&c.,\n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-499-5 Canton situation- governor's despatches 11-3-1927 - 11-3-1927.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 507375, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-500-1 Canton situation- governor's despatches 18-5-1927 - 9-6-1927", "page_number": 106, "title": "CO129-500-1 Canton situation- governor's despatches 18-5-1927 - 9-6-1927", "content_text": "**CONFIDENTIAL**\n\nCopies to: \nCanton No. 208 \nPeking No. 51 \nNaval C-in-C \nBasterin No. 145\n\nCOLONIAL OFFICE \n26001 \nRECEIVED \n27 JUN 1927 \n105\n\nCOL. OFFICE\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, \nHONGKONG, 24th May, 1927.\n\nCopy \nCom Ana Secret (2) \n~ 3 der 7994 \n§ 1.001 920 \n17 NOV 1927 \n198\n\nSir,\n\nDuring the week-end 14th to 16th May, the Colonial Secretary, Mr. W.T. Southorn, was on a visit to Canton; and he happened to be in Mr. J.F. Brenan's office in Shameen on the morning of the 16th May, when Mr. G.H. Madden, master of the British river steamer Lungshan owned by the Hong Kong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Company, called at the British Consulate and reported to the Consul General that the Lungshan had been fired at by a number of Chinese soldiers in uniform, without any provocation, at 7 a.m. that morning, from the East or left bank of the river at a point slightly above the lighthouse marking the point of Dane Island, and not far from the Whampoa forts. Fortunately, there were no casualties but the ship was repeatedly struck by bullets, and about fifty rounds were fired at her. Brenan at once went into Canton City to see General Li Chai-sum, the head of the new Cantonese regime. He had to wait two hours before General Li, who was out...\n\nThe Right Honourable \nLieutenant Colonel L.C.M.S. Amery, M.P., \n&c., \n&c., \n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-500-1 Canton situation- governor's despatches 18-5-1927 - 9-6-1927.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 507406, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-500-1 Canton situation- governor's despatches 18-5-1927 - 9-6-1927", "page_number": 137, "title": "CO129-500-1 Canton situation- governor's despatches 18-5-1927 - 9-6-1927", "content_text": "## NO SECRET.\n\nCopies to: \nCanton No. 195.\nPeking No. 49.\n\nDull to FO\n\nSir,\n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONGKONG.**\n19th May, 1927.\n\nThe past week has been marked by the first employment in Southern waters of that form of baiting the foreigner so popular on the Yangtsze, which consists in wantonly firing from the shore on peaceful merchant vessels passing along Chinese waterways on their lawful occasions. On the morning of the 16th May, the river-steamer \"Langshan\", owned by the Hong Kong, Canton and Macau Steamboat Company, was passing near Whampoa on her regular run to Canton, when she was without warning subjected to rifle fire from soldiers plainly visible on the shore. At least fifty rounds were fired, a number of bullets striking the vessel, and it was only by good fortune that no casualties resulted. His Majesty's Consul General entered an immediate protest with General Li Chai-sum in the strongest terms, demanding adequate punishment of the guilty troops and their officers, compensation for such damage as was caused, and a formal apology from the Commander of the Forts at Whampoa. At the time of writing, the final issue of the matter is still in suspense. On her return...\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE \nLIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. AMERY, M.P., \n&c., \n&c., \n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-500-1 Canton situation- governor's despatches 18-5-1927 - 9-6-1927.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 507440, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-500-2 Canton situation- governor's despatches 30-6-1927 - 8-11-1927", "page_number": 8, "title": "CO129-500-2 Canton situation- governor's despatches 30-6-1927 - 8-11-1927", "content_text": "**SECRET (2)**\n\nCopies to: 7\n\nPeking No. 78.\n\n9.78.\n\nCanton No.328.\n\nPRINTED FOR USE Eastern\n\nNo. 14$\n\nONAL\n\nOF\n\nOFFICE\n\n(Secret (2))\n\nSir,\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,\nHONGKONG. 1st September, 1947.\n\nUntil a few days ago the dramatic changes in the position on the Yangtze, resulting from the retirement of Marshal Chiang Kai-shek to his native place in Chekiang, had few visible repercussions in Canton. General Li Chai-sum certainly followed the Marshal's example and retreated to his native town in Kuangsi. But the occasion, the death of his mother, was genuine and according to Chinese traditions more than adequate for the neglect of any official duties and, if there was more behind the move than was announced, the crisis has passed and General Li is back in Canton. Coincidently with this \"retreat\", rumour grew of a fresh outbreak of Communism and an assault on Canton by two Communist armies from Kiangsi under Generals Ip Ting and Ho Lung. There was also talk that the friction between General Li Chai-sum and General Tsin Tai-kwan (see my secret despatch of 29th July) had deepened into a definite rupture. Yet another rumour stated that General Cheung Fat-fui (of whom more below) was about to invade Kwang-tung on behalf of Hankow. Whatever may have been the grounds, there was a steady withdrawal towards the provincial capital of all regular forces and the usual outbreaks were arranged in the evacuated areas by sympathizers with the pre-nationalist regime, the most serious...\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\nLIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. ALVERY, K.P.,\n&c.,\n&c.\n\n*No. C. 30001 27 DIY!!.* \n3.C. \n67", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-500-2 Canton situation- governor's despatches 30-6-1927 - 8-11-1927.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 507460, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-500-2 Canton situation- governor's despatches 30-6-1927 - 8-11-1927", "page_number": 28, "title": "CO129-500-2 Canton situation- governor's despatches 30-6-1927 - 8-11-1927", "content_text": "## GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONGKONG.\n\n10th August, 1927.\n\n**(Secret.)**\n\nSir,\n\nThe tension at Canton appears to be increasing, though the threatened storm has not yet broken. It is stated that a second attempt was made on the life of General Li Chai-sum on the 30th July, this time by means of a mine laid in the usual course of his motor-launch; but there is some doubt whether this outrage may not be one of a series designed to intimidate passenger junks into compliance with the demands of pirate gangs. Piracy by means of electrically-controlled mines laid in the channels of the West River delta is the latest innovation of Chinese desperadoes. One enterprising gang actually stated, in a letter of intimidation received by a local Chinese steam-ship company, that it employed a graduate of the School of Submarine Mining. Anyhow, there seems no doubt that an attempt was made on the 2nd August, to shoot Mr. Feng Tso-wan, who succeeded the extremist Ch'an Fu-muk as Commissioner for Labour, and there has been a bomb outrage in a tea-house at Canton connected in some way with the reorganization...\n\nThe Right Honourable \nLieutenant Colonel L.C.M.S. Amery, M.P., \n&c., \n&c.\n\nPage 55 \nNO SECRET.\n\nCopies to: \nCanton No. 299 \nPeking No. 8.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-500-2 Canton situation- governor's despatches 30-6-1927 - 8-11-1927.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 507505, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-500-2 Canton situation- governor's despatches 30-6-1927 - 8-11-1927", "page_number": 73, "title": "CO129-500-2 Canton situation- governor's despatches 30-6-1927 - 8-11-1927", "content_text": "## NO SECRET.\n\nCopies to: \nCanton No. 282. \nPeking No. bb \n\nSir,\n\n**HONGKONG.** \n**RECEIVED 15th AUG 1927** \n**OFFICE** \n7.73 \n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, \n29th July, 1927. \n\n**8.1 OCT** \n\nOutwardly little of importance has occurred at Canton since my secret despatch of the 14th July. But a number of indications suggest the approach of a serious change in the political weather. The most important of these is an attempt, on the 25th July, to murder General Li Chai-sum by means of a bomb. Beyond the fact that General Li's government feels anything but secure in its hold on Kuangtung and Kuangsi, all is guesswork; but the following conjecture as to the currents converging in Canton may be hazarded.\n\nGeneral Li Chai-sum is a Kuanghsi man and would like to see the Liang Kuang provinces governed by natives of that territory to the exclusion of the non-Cantonese element represented by Marshal Chiang Kai-shek and his subordinates. Chief among the latter are General Ts'in Tai-kwan, who is commanding the new Northern expedition from Canton against the Hankow forces in Hunan and Kiangsi, and General Wu Him, who holds Wai-chow on the East River and was responsible for the recent anti-British outburst there.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE \nLIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. AMERY, M.P., \n&c., \n&c., \n&c. \n\nover the", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-500-2 Canton situation- governor's despatches 30-6-1927 - 8-11-1927.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 507575, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-500-3 Canton situation- governor's despatches 29-7-1927 - 1-9-1927", "page_number": 41, "title": "CO129-500-3 Canton situation- governor's despatches 29-7-1927 - 1-9-1927", "content_text": "## NO SECRET(2)\n\nCopies to: \nCanton No.259. \nPeking Nobl \nDegret \n\n**RINTED FOR USE** \n\nNo \n\n**FIGE** \n\nSir, \n\n20001 \n\n**RCEIVED** \n18 AUG 1927 \n\n**QOL.OFFION** \nHONGKONG. \n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, \n14th July, 1927. \n\n39 41 \n\n**THE RIGHT HONOURABLE** \nLIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. AMERY, M.P., \n&c., \n&c., \n&c.\n\nOn the 11th July I received a visit from another Cantonese official in the person of General Li Fuk-lam (*), commonly known as \"the King of Honan\" (±- ), Honan being the large island in the Pearl River, south of Canton City of which it forms a suburb, comparable to the Surrey side of London. \n\nDuring the Yunnanese régime at Canton, General Li commanded an independent force of considerable strength, based on this island, and in cooperation with the British Naval forces in the Pearl and West River delta organized a very successful campaign for the suppression of piracy and brigandage. When the Yunnanese commanders were ejected by the present Nationalist Government in the middle of 1925, General Li threw in his lot with the victors and was able for a time to maintain his position as an independent commander. He was, however, under suspicion, not without good reason, for he and General Ngai Pong-p'eng (4) were constantly named together by members of the Chan Kwing-ming clique as the possible ...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-500-3 Canton situation- governor's despatches 29-7-1927 - 1-9-1927.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 507743, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-500-4 Canton situation- governor's despatches 15-9-1927 - 24-11-1927", "page_number": 77, "title": "CO129-500-4 Canton situation- governor's despatches 15-9-1927 - 24-11-1927", "content_text": "# SECRET.\n\nTelegram to: \nPeking No. 83. \nCanton No.337 \n\n30001£ \n77 \n\n**RECEIVED** \n17 OCT 1927 COL. OFFICE \n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, \nHONGKONG. 15th September, 1927. \n\nSir, \n\nNo15 \n**Aud Secret** \n17 NOV 1927 \n\nIn my despatch **Secret (2)** of 1st September, 1927, I expressed the opinion that General Li Chai-sum, having returned to Canton after a period of watchful waiting at a distance, had decided that he was firm enough in the saddle to apply the whip and spur. Subsequent events continue to confirm that view. In the first place, no sooner had the bankers and merchants surrendered to the method of armed robbery used by the Cantonese Authorities for extracting a loan, than it was announced that the chief author of this scheme, Mr. Ku Ying-fan, the provincial Finance Commissioner, had been dismissed and even that his arrest had been ordered. Various reasons have been announced for this step, but the most probable seem to be that Mr. Ku is not regarded by General Li as a congenial colleague, that he persists in his attachment to the Nanking party and that he appropriated (so it is said) some two millions of the forced loan for the use of the nationalist forces on the Yangtsze. Be that as it may, it is certainly the fact that Mr. Ku disappeared hastily from Canton with as many of his satellites in the Treasury as could get away. \n\nSo far as relations between Canton and this Colony are concerned, \n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE \nLIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. AMERY, M.P., \n&c., \n&c., \n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-500-4 Canton situation- governor's despatches 15-9-1927 - 24-11-1927.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 507744, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-500-4 Canton situation- governor's despatches 15-9-1927 - 24-11-1927", "page_number": 78, "title": "CO129-500-4 Canton situation- governor's despatches 15-9-1927 - 24-11-1927", "content_text": "## SECRET\n\nCopies to: \nPeking No. 84 \nCanton No. 340.\n\nSir,\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE. \nHONGKONG 20th September, 1927. \n17 NOV 1927\n\nIn continuation of the 2nd paragraph of my secret despatch of the 15th September, I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Fêng Tso-wan (Fung Chuk-man) was sent to Hong Kong on the 17th September by General Li Chai-sum as his personal representative. This visit was brought about by the good offices of Mr. Liang Shih-yi, who is still in Hong Kong and concerning whom I refer you to my secret despatch of the 18th August. Mr. Fêng was Mr. Liang's guest during his stay in Hong Kong and on the 18th September Mr. Fêng and Mr. Liang had a long conference with the two Chinese members of the Hong Kong Legislative Council, Sir Shouson Chow and Dr. Kotewall. Thereafter it was arranged that I should entertain Messrs. Fêng Tso-wan, Liang Shih-yi, Luk fan-chau (concerning whom please see the enclosure in this despatch), Sir Shouson Chow and Dr. Kotewall at lunch in Government House on the 19th September, inviting Mr. Southorn (the Colonial Secretary) and Mr. Hallifax (the Secretary for Chinese Affairs) to meet them. The lunch party took place, as arranged, and was followed by a long conference, the substance of which has been recorded by Dr. Kotewall in the enclosed memorandum.\n\nEnclo. No. 1.\n\n**THE RIGHT HONOURABLE** \n**LIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. AMERY, M.P.,** \n&c., \n&c., \n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-500-4 Canton situation- governor's despatches 15-9-1927 - 24-11-1927.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 507759, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-500-4 Canton situation- governor's despatches 15-9-1927 - 24-11-1927", "page_number": 93, "title": "CO129-500-4 Canton situation- governor's despatches 15-9-1927 - 24-11-1927", "content_text": "**GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONGKONG.**\n24th November, 1927.\n\nSir,\n\nAs I reported in my secret despatch of November 10th, 1927, the departure of General Li Chai-sum for Shanghai was immediately followed by a rising against his lieutenant Wong Shiu-hung, whose men were disarmed or driven out of the city after a short struggle. There was little serious fighting and only a few casualties are reported. General Wong himself escaped to Hong Kong where he still remains.\n\n2. At the time of writing the triumvirate Wong K'ei-cheung, Sit Ngok and Li Fuk-lam hold the city of Canton. They have ejected their opponents from Whampoa and the Bocca Tigris forts and control the river as well as the Canton-Kowloon railway, and probably the Canton-Hankow railway as far as Shiu Kwan. Wong Shiu-hung claims to have on his side a force of Kwangsi troops concentrated at Shiu-hing, the \"Northern Expeditionary force\", a mixed body of doubtful allegiance, and the army of Chan Tsai-t'ong in the neighbourhood of Swatow. Further fighting is expected but has not yet begun.\n\n**THE RIGHT HONOURABLE LIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. AMERY, M.P.,**\n        \n        \n\nNO SECRET.\nCopies to: Peking No. (01), Canton No.390, `300012.`, `1791`, `2015` \nUSE OF COLONIAL OFFICE \nEastern \nPage 14", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-500-4 Canton situation- governor's despatches 15-9-1927 - 24-11-1927.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 507816, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-500-4 Canton situation- governor's despatches 15-9-1927 - 24-11-1927", "page_number": 150, "title": "CO129-500-4 Canton situation- governor's despatches 15-9-1927 - 24-11-1927", "content_text": "## GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONGKONG.\n13th October, 1927.\n\nDespite repeated protestations of loyalty and amity towards General Li Chai-sum I am by no means sure that General Cheung Fat-fui will not endeavour to supplant his colleague in the control of Canton and Kuangtung, and that the programme for a duumviral control outlined in paragraph ten of the Governor's secret despatch of the 15th September will not turn out to be a typical War-Lord's stratagem. Having sent his subordinates Ip Ting and Ho Lung to Swatow to draw off the Canton garrison General Cheung arrives to save the city from internal disorders and promptly takes steps to see that the Swatow expeditionary force shall not return.\n\n2. General Cheung's first step was to remove General Li's adherents from all the important offices and set up his own men in their stead. Among the first to go was Mr. Feng Tso-wan, who fled from the Treasury with much the same precipitancy as his predecessor Mr. Ku Ying-fan, thus fulfilling the forecast contained in paragraph 6 of Sir C. Clementi's secret despatch of the 30th September. Later reports are to the ...\n\nLIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. AMERY, M.P., \n&c., \n&c., \n&c.\n\nNO SECRET.\nCopies to: \nCanton No. 3bl \nPeking No. G4.\nJupitto 30 NOV 1922\n\n30001₤ \n8 \nREOP \n14 NOV 1927 \nOOL.OFFICE \n148\n\nPage 150\nPage 151", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-500-4 Canton situation- governor's despatches 15-9-1927 - 24-11-1927.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 507833, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-500-4 Canton situation- governor's despatches 15-9-1927 - 24-11-1927", "page_number": 167, "title": "CO129-500-4 Canton situation- governor's despatches 15-9-1927 - 24-11-1927", "content_text": "# SECRET. (2) \n\nCopies to: \nPeking No.41 \nCanton No. 355\n\nSir,\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, \nHONGKONG. 3rd October, 1927.\n\nNo 2M \nCopy to FO \nAnd Secret 17 NOV 1927.\n\n**THE RIGHT HONOURABLE**\n\nI have the honour to invite attention to my secret despatch of the 20th September, concerning a conference which I had on the 19th September with Mr. Fêng Tso-wan, and to inform you with reference to paragraphs 6, 7 and 8 of my secret despatch of the 30th September that I received today at Government House a visit from Mr. Luk Wan-chau, who was accompanied by Mr. Liang Shih-yi, Sir Shouson Chow and Dr. Kotewall.\n\nYou will remember that Mr. Luk Wan-chau is the intermediary chosen by General Li Chai-sum to convey to me any messages of importance from the present Canton régime.\n\n2. I enclose a memorandum, prepared by Dr. Kotewall, summarizing the conversation which took place. This conversation was entirely in Cantonese and lasted about an hour; and it is very interesting as being the first authentic news of the agreement made by General Li Chai-sum with General Cheung Fat-fui, who returned to Canton (as it now appears) on the 27th September. The letter from General Li to myself, to which reference is made, was an acknowledgement of my letter to him expressing condolence for the loss.\n\n**LIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.K.S. AERY, M.P.,** \n&c., \n&c., \n&C.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-500-4 Canton situation- governor's despatches 15-9-1927 - 24-11-1927.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 507844, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-500-4 Canton situation- governor's despatches 15-9-1927 - 24-11-1927", "page_number": 178, "title": "CO129-500-4 Canton situation- governor's despatches 15-9-1927 - 24-11-1927", "content_text": "**SECRET**\n\nCopies to: \nPeking No. 85 \nCanton No. 348 \n\nEnclosure \"nol\" \n17 NOV 1927 \n\nAnze Secret Copy \ndo FOC \n\nSir,\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, \nHONG KONG, \n30th September, 1927.\n\nThe Anti-British boycott has not materialized. As I anticipated in my Secret Despatch of the 15th September, it collapsed on the first touch of real force. This touch was, as you will be aware, supplied by Mr. Brenan who warned both the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and General Li Chai-sum himself that the British Government would meet any attempt to reinstitute the picket system, by prompt and forcible retaliation. The not exact nature of the measures proposed was, of course, indicated; but having before them as object-lessons the reprisals for the piracies of the S.S. \"Yatshing\" and S.S. \"Ko Chow\", the Canton Authorities immediately issued to the so-called Boycott Committee a sharp warning that picketing of British goods would not be permitted.\n\nTo occidental eyes this document may seem more monitory than minatory, but to its Chinese recipients it is the clearest possible order to leave British trade alone, and it was so interpreted.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE \nLIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. AMERY, M.P., \n&c., \n&c., \n&c.\n\n(1065)6 \n\n2.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-500-4 Canton situation- governor's despatches 15-9-1927 - 24-11-1927.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 510547, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-504-11 Chinese communist inspired conspiracies- banishment of political revolutionary agitators 24-3-1927 - 20-7-1927", "page_number": 24, "title": "CO129-504-11 Chinese communist inspired conspiracies- banishment of political revolutionary agitators 24-3-1927 - 20-7-1927", "content_text": "## Enclosure No.1 in Consul-General Crosby's No.54 secret of 28/4/27\n\n**TRANSLATION**\n\n| Name | Position | Location | Remarks |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Long Tong Kongsi | 1st Treasurer | Tegal (Java) | |\n| Tan Pia Teng | do. | Batavia | |\n| Lim Tjoei Keng | do. | Batavia | |\n| Soedarso | do. | - | |\n| Mochmad Gani | do. | - | |\n| J.E. Hoof | (Trader) | Sourabaya | (Dealer in bicycles at Pintoe Besar) |\n| Lochji Ketjil | | (Djocja) (Java) | |\n| Lim Soe Oen | General | Canton | Military Department |\n| M.E. Chow | Secretary | | |\n| Wongsosemito | | | |\n| D. von Faber | Colonel | Bandoeng (Java) | ) via Australia to Bandoeng |\n| | Lieutenant | | ) |\n| | Secretary | do | |\n| Natadisastra | Major | | |\n| Soedarso F. | Captain | | to go to Java on 21/3/27 |\n| Kalaway | - | | via Singapore to Batavia |\n| F. Doresky | | | via Macassar to Batavia |\n| Lim Yang Soen | Captain | | ) to Bandoeng |\n| Sastroredjo | Lieutenant | | via Singapore to Padang |\n| Soetan Hajat | do. | | via Singapore to Kedan |\n| Hamid | | | via Hongkong to Macassar |\n| Li Yi San | | | to go to (Dutch) India on 21/3/27 |\n\n**Technical** \nCepheine", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-504-11 Chinese communist inspired conspiracies- banishment of political revolutionary agitators 24-3-1927 - 20-7-1927.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 510548, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-504-11 Chinese communist inspired conspiracies- banishment of political revolutionary agitators 24-3-1927 - 20-7-1927", "page_number": 25, "title": "CO129-504-11 Chinese communist inspired conspiracies- banishment of political revolutionary agitators 24-3-1927 - 20-7-1927", "content_text": "## Technical Department\n| Name | Origin | Notes |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Lim Boan Tji | Canton | |\n| So Soey Liong | from Jemarang | |\n| | from Pekalongan (Java) | (Now in the Y.L.C.A. at Canton) |\n\n## Technical Department\n| Name | Destination/Location | Notes |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| | Java | will arrive in Java before 1/6/27 |\n| P.B. Dubinsky (false name) | Tasikmalaja (Java) | Engineer - Ammunition |\n| Fawlinson | | (own name) |\n| J. von Kluck | Bandoeng (Java) | Engineer - Bombs |\n| Phoa Joen Ko | | |\n| Thio Hoo Koan | | |\n| Tan Kalaca | Sourabaya | |\n\n## Political Department - Canton\n| Name | Notes |\n| --- | --- |\n| Alimin | |\n| Engineer Bargama | |\n| Bochtiar (Li Ba Ti) | |\n| Thio Li Tjong | |\n| Kran Heng Kwang | |\n\n## Canton Committee\n| Position | Name | Notes |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| President | Colonel Lim Soe Oen | |\n| Vice President | Engineer Bergama | |\n| Secretary | D.L. Donsaky | |\n| | *.Chow (Dutch Subject) | English/Chinese/Malay |\n| | J. von Paber | German/Faasian/French |\n| Bochtiar | | Malay/Dutch/French/English |\n\n## Foreign Affairs - Shanghai\n| Position | Name | Notes |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Commissioner for Foreign Affairs | Dr. Twee Hing Tjiet | |\n| Secretary | Li Ek Poen | Chinese born at ... |", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-504-11 Chinese communist inspired conspiracies- banishment of political revolutionary agitators 24-3-1927 - 20-7-1927.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 511656, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-505-6 Chinese telegraph office at Hong Kong- transfer to Cantonese control 8-7-1927 - 29-12-1927", "page_number": 44, "title": "CO129-505-6 Chinese telegraph office at Hong Kong- transfer to Cantonese control 8-7-1927 - 29-12-1927", "content_text": "CONFIDENTIAL(2).\n\nCopies to:-\n\nPeking No. 83.\n\nCanton No.337.\n\n...\n\n30195\n\nofics\n\n22\n\n43\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,\n\nHONGKONG. 16th September, 1927.\n\nSir,\n\n2012\n\nEnclosure No.1.\n\nWith reference to my Confidential telegram of 5th September, 1927, concerning the Chinese Telegraph Office in this Colony, I have the honour to report the events in connection with the unauthorised assumption of the control of the Office by the new Superintendent Mr. Chen Chang-ying.\n\nMr. Chen arrived in the Colony about the middle of August and tendered his credentials (translation enclosed) through Sir S. S. Chow. These, it will be seen, include an order from the Board of Communications, Peking, dismissing Mr. Lau Cheuk Pan, the Superintendent actually in charge.\n\n3. Recognition of Mr. Chen by this Government was withheld pending a decision by the Canton Government concerning the proposed removal of the Office from British territory, to which (as reported in my telegram) General Li Chai-sum finally failed to agree. I enclose copy of the correspondence on the subject.\n\n4. On 1st September Mr. Chen without authority from this Government entered the Office and assumed control. A report by the Captain Superintendent of Police on this incident and the reinstatement on my instructions of Mr. Lau is enclosed.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\n\nLIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. AMERY, M.P.,\n\n&c.,\n\n&c.,\n\n&c.\n\n5.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-505-6 Chinese telegraph office at Hong Kong- transfer to Cantonese control 8-7-1927 - 29-12-1927.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 513031, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-507-5 China- general policy 16-1-1928 - 18-5-1928", "page_number": 8, "title": "CO129-507-5 China- general policy 16-1-1928 - 18-5-1928", "content_text": "In any further communication on this subject, please quote.\n\nNo.\n\nand address—not to any person by name, but to—\n\n\"The Under-Secretary of State,\" Foreign Office, London, S. W. 1.\n\nRECEIVED\n\n15 FEB 1988\n\nBrorcign Affairs\n\nConfidential\n\nTHE Under-Secretary of STATE presents his compliments to the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies\n\nand, by direction of the Secretary of State,\n\ntransmits herewith copy of the under-mentioned paper.\n\nForeign Office,\n\n13 February 1928.\n\nReference to previous correspondence:\n\n \n Name and Date.\n from Im Acting\n Description of Enclosure.\n Subject.\n \n \n Dec 8.\n \n British relations with\n Consul General, regional governments\n Canton China.\n \n\nSimilar letter sent to\n\n14-16682 17049 1/28 (2)\n\nDo., To. D.O.T. Bof. Adty WO. and Air Miny.\n\nPage 9\n\nPage 9\n\nThis Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government.\n\nCHINA.\n\nCONFIDENTIAL.\n\n[F 269/7/10]\n\nNo. 1.\n\nJanuary 16, 1928.\n\nSECTION 2.\n\nPage 9\n\nActing Consul-General Brenan to Sir Austen Chamberlain.—(Received\n\n(No. 146.)\n\nSir,\n\nJanuary 16, 1928.)\n\nCanton, December 8, 1927.\n\nI HAVE the honour to enclose herewith for your information copy of my despatch No. 203 to His Majesty's Minister, Peking, dated the 8th December, 1927, on the subject of the probable effect on Hong Kong of an increase in the Chinese import tariff.\n\nEnclosure 1 in No. 1.\n\nI have, &c.\n\nJ. F. BRENAN.\n\n30035 27\n\nNos.12413\n\nActing Consul-General Brenan to Sir M. Lampson.\n\n(No. 203. Confidential.) Sir,\n\nCanton, December 8, 1927.\n\nTHE following comments are an endeavour to comply with the instructions contained in your telegram No. 495 of the 30th November that I should report my\n\nobservations on the despatches from the Governor of Hong Kong to the Colonial Office of the 9th and 12th August last, despatches dealing with the effect on Hong Kong of an increase in the Chinese import tariff.\n\n2. Sir Cecil Clementi and Colonel Hayley Bell, the Kowloon Commissioner of Customs, whose able memorandum is enclosed in the Governor's despatch of the 9th August, point out that an increase in the Chinese tariff will result in a corresponding increase in the smuggling into China from the free port of Hong Kong. This is undoubtedly true. The Commissioners of Customs at Canton and at Kongmoon, with whom I have discussed the question, are of the same opinion, and I enclose an interesting statement by the local representative of the Asiatic Petroleum Company (Limited), showing how these fears have already materialised in the case of the increased taxation on oil products.\n\n3. The Governor of Hong Kong further points out that, with an increase in smuggling, the Canton Government will draw a cordon of customs stations and preventive vessels around the Colony in an endeavour to protect its revenue. This also is more than likely. In fact, so long as Hong Kong remains a free port and comes to no arrangement with Canton on the subject, it is difficult to see what else the Chinese authorities can do. Not only that, but the more firmly established and efficient the Canton Government is, the tighter and more effective will the cordon become. At the same time, if the preventive service is under purely Chinese control, one may be sure that it will be attended by all sorts of abuses to the great detriment and exasperation of the Hong Kong traders.\n\n4. Having agreed with the Governor's premises, I am in some doubt as to what his Excellency wishes done in the matter. In paragraph 6 of the despatch of the 9th August he states: \"I remain of the opinion that a less opportune time for experimentation with li-kin and with the Chinese customs tariff could hardly be found,\" but in paragraph 16 of the despatch of the 12th August, he says: Canton Government wishes to revise its customs tariff and abolish li-kin. It cannot be done because His Majesty's Government will only negotiate with the Government of a reunified China.. I submit that it is now the highest time to devise means whereby the Hong Kong Government may negotiate with the Canton Government, irrespective of the other regional authorities in China, an agreement which will be helpful both to the Colony and the province.\" Again, whilst the general tenor of his despatches has always been that it is useless to attempt any revision of the treaties in the chaotic conditions now obtaining in China, he urges in paragraph 15 of the despatch of the 12th August that \"it is now that we should endeavour to effect an\n\n[342 q-2]\n\nPage 10\n\nPage 10", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-507-5 China- general policy 16-1-1928 - 18-5-1928.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 513035, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-507-5 China- general policy 16-1-1928 - 18-5-1928", "page_number": 13, "title": "CO129-507-5 China- general policy 16-1-1928 - 18-5-1928", "content_text": "This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government.]\n\nCHINA.\n\nCONFIDENTIAL.\n\nJanuary 16, 1928.\n\nSECTION 2.\n\n15\n\n[F269/7/10]\n\nNo. 1.\n\nActing Consul-General Brenan to Sir Austen Chamberlain.—(Received\n\n(No. 146.)\n\nSir,\n\nJanuary 16, 1928.)\n\nCanton, December 8, 1927.\n\nI HAVE the honour to enclose herewith for your information copy of my despatch No. 203 to His Majesty's Minister, Peking, dated the 8th December, 1927, on the subject of the probable effect on Hong Kong of an increase in the Chinese import tariff.\n\nEnclosure 1 in No. 1.\n\nI have, &c.\n\nJ. F. BRENAN.\n\nActing Consul-General Brenan to Sir M. Lampson.\n\n(No. 203. Confidential.) Sir,\n\nCanton, December 8, 1927.\n\nTHE following comments are an endeavour to comply with the instructions contained in your telegram No. 495 of the 30th November that I should report my observations on the despatches from the Governor of Hong Kong to the Colonial Office of the 9th and 12th August last, despatches dealing with the effect on Hong Kong of an increase in the Chinese import tariff.\n\n2. Sir Cecil Clementi and Colonel Hayley Bell, the Kowloon Commissioner of Customs, whose able memorandum is enclosed in the Governor's despatch of the 9th August, point out that an increase in the Chinese tariff will result in a corresponding increase in the smuggling into China from the free port of Hong Kong. This is undoubtedly true. The Commissioners of Customs at Canton and at Kongmoon, with whom I have discussed the question, are of the same opinion, and I enclose an interesting statement by the local representative of the Asiatic Petroleum Company (Limited), showing how these fears have already materialised in the case of the increased taxation on oil products.\n\n3. The Governor of Hong Kong further points out that, with an increase in smuggling, the Canton Government will draw a cordon of customs stations and preventive vessels around the Colony in an endeavour to protect its revenue. This also is more than likely. In fact, so long as Hong Kong remains a free port and comes to no arrangement with Canton on the subject, it is difficult to see what else the Chinese authorities can do. Not only that, but the more firmly established and efficient the Canton Government is, the tighter and more effective will the cordon become. At the same time, if the preventive service is under purely Chinese control, one may be sure that it will be attended by all sorts of abuses to the great detriment and exasperation of the Hong Kong traders.\n\n4. Having agreed with the Governor's premises, I am in some doubt as to what his Excellency wishes done in the matter. In paragraph 6 of the despatch of the 9th August he states: \"I remain of the opinion that a less opportune time for experimentation with li-kin and with the Chinese customs tariff could hardly be found,\" but in paragraph 16 of the despatch of the 12th August, he says: \"The Canton Government wishes to revise its customs tariff and abolish li-kin. It cannot be done because His Majesty's Government will only negotiate with the Government of a reunified China.\n\nI submit that it is now the highest time to devise means whereby the Hong Kong Government may negotiate with the Canton Government, irrespective of the other regional authorities in China, an agreement which will be helpful both to the Colony and the province.\" Again, whilst the general tenor of his despatches has always been that it is useless to attempt any revision of the treaties in the chaotic conditions now obtaining in China, he urges in paragraph 15 of the despatch of the 12th August that \"it is now that we should endeavour to effect an\n\n[342 q-2]\n\nB", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-507-5 China- general policy 16-1-1928 - 18-5-1928.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 513170, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-507-9 Chinese Telegraph Office- Hong Kong- transfer to Cantonese control 4-1-1928 - 20-7-1928", "page_number": 86, "title": "CO129-507-9 Chinese Telegraph Office- Hong Kong- transfer to Cantonese control 4-1-1928 - 20-7-1928", "content_text": "RECEIVED\n\n19 MAR 1928\n\nCOL. OFFICE\n\nNA SECRET.\n\nCopies to:-\n\nPeking No. 34.\n\nCanton No. 85.\n\n3786\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,\n\nHONGKONG. 14th April, 1928.\n\nSir,\n\n4023\n\nComp. 38.\n\nFO..\n\nDup. To\n\n52701A/28\n\nno 26\n\nIn continuation of my secret despatch of the 7th February, I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your telegram, dated the 13th March, which authorizes me to notify Mr. Lau Cheuk-pan that I cannot permit him to function any longer as Superintendent of the Chinese Telegraph Office in Hong Kong, and that he must vacate the premises at once and hand over to the Electrical Engineer of the Hong Kong Public Works Department, who will temporarily act as custodian. You further authorize me thereafter to endeavour to arrange that the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company should remain in control of this office under the working agreement with the Canton authorities and that meanwhile telegraphic messages between Hong Kong and Canton should be handled by the Government wireless stations at both ends.\n\n2.\n\nYour telegram reached me two days after my return from an official visit to Marshal Li in Canton. During the course of that visit, on the 10th March, I had a full discussion with Marshal Li on the subject of the Chinese Telegraph Office in Hong Kong. The report of this discussion is set out on pages 6 to 14 of Enclosure No. 2 in my secret despatch of the 15th March. During the discussion.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\n\nLIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. AMERY, M.P.,\n\n&c. .\n\n&c.,\n\n&C.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-507-9 Chinese Telegraph Office- Hong Kong- transfer to Cantonese control 4-1-1928 - 20-7-1928.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 515101, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-510-16 Possibilities of Commercial aviation between Canton and Hong Kong- future extensions and official attitude of... 29-3-1928 - 29-3-1928", "page_number": 3, "title": "CO129-510-16 Possibilities of Commercial aviation between Canton and Hong Kong- future extensions and official attitude of... 29-3-1928 - 29-3-1928", "content_text": "No 169.\n\nSir,\n\n52854\n\nRECEIVED\n\n30 APR 1928\n\nOOL, OFFICE\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,\n\nHONGKONG.\n\n29th March, 1928.\n\n3\n\n8126\n\nCalpy wjend. I to\n\nAn17. 3.\n\nOn the occasion of my conference with Marshal Li Chai-sum at Canton on the 10th March the question of commercial aviation between Canton and Hong Kong was discussed. It was then suggested that an Anglo-Chinese Company of Hong Kong and Canton merchants might be formed, and that Mr. Vaughan-Fowler, at present Adjutant of the Kai Tak Aerodrome, an officer who has had experience in commercial aviation and who proposes shortly to resign from the Royal Air Force in order to devote himself to promoting commercial aviation in China, should visit Canton in order to discuss the subject with General Cheung Wai-cheung, Director of Aviation for Kuangtung.\n\n2.\n\nAccordingly Mr. Vaughan-Fowler proceeded to Canton on the 19th March, and I now enclose a copy of the report which he made to me on his return to Hong Kong. The report stated that General Cheung Wai-cheung would visit Hong Kong on the 23rd March. He did not in fact do so and telegraphed on the 21st March that unforeseen circumstances had detained him; but it is understood that he will visit Hong Kong at an early date.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\n\nLIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. AMERY, M.P.,\n\n&c.,\n\n&c.,\n\n&c.\n\n3.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-510-16 Possibilities of Commercial aviation between Canton and Hong Kong- future extensions and official attitude of... 29-3-1928 - 29-3-1928.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 515227, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-510-21 Hong Kong and Canton wireless service- report- and recommendations 7-8-1928 - 7-8-1928", "page_number": 28, "title": "CO129-510-21 Hong Kong and Canton wireless service- report- and recommendations 7-8-1928 - 7-8-1928", "content_text": "RECEIVED\n\n14MAY 1928\n\nCOL OFFICE\n\nNo 189.\n\nSir,\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,\n\nHONGKONG. 10th April, 1928.\n\n1. I have the honour to report that Mr. M. J. Breen, the Postmaster General, accompanied by some members of his departmental staff proceeded to Canton on March 14th for the purpose of collaborating with the Chinese Authorities in the re-organisation of the Hong Kong-Canton Wireless Service.\n\nThe visit was, I may add, the sequel to a discussion I had with Marshal Li Chai-sum during my recent visit to Canton, in the course of which Marshal Li remarked on the inadequacy of the existing wireless system at Canton and signified a desire for technical assistance in remedying its deficiencies.\n\n2. Stripped of technicalities, the Postmaster General's report, a copy of which is attached, shows that the Chinese Authorities recognise the benefits that better wireless communication with Hong Kong will bring. The conference, thanks largely to the vigorous co-operation of Mr. Chu Chao-hsin, the Commissioner for Foreign Affairs at Canton, got to business without delay. Agreement was speedily reached regarding the best method of utilising the existing apparatus for a provisional service, and a comprehensive programme was outlined under which each Administration undertook to provide the establishments and extensions.\n\nEnclosure No.1.\n\nCopy\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\n\nLIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. AMERY, M.P.,\n\n&c.,\n\n&c.,\n\n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-510-21 Hong Kong and Canton wireless service- report- and recommendations 7-8-1928 - 7-8-1928.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 515230, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-510-21 Hong Kong and Canton wireless service- report- and recommendations 7-8-1928 - 7-8-1928", "page_number": 31, "title": "CO129-510-21 Hong Kong and Canton wireless service- report- and recommendations 7-8-1928 - 7-8-1928", "content_text": "Enclosure No. 1.\n\n31\n\nI proceeded to Canton on the 13th inst. accompanied by Messrs. King, Reed, Kemp and Brailsford.\n\nThe following day I called on H.M. Vice Consul who conducted me to the office of the Commissioner for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Chao Hsin Chu, who received me and introduced Colonel Fu, the Administrator of Wireless Telegraphs. I explained to Mr. Chu that I had come with the object of securing an improvement in the Hong Kong-Canton Wireless communications and I outlined the functions of the members of my party.\n\nMr. King, the Electrical Engineer, might advise on the location and layout of stations and on all technical matters such as the utilisation to the best advantage of existing equipment, the installation of such further equipment as might be required in Hong Kong and Canton to enable our Administrations to introduce mutual short wave telegraphy at the earliest possible date.\n\nMr. Reed, the Accountant of the Post Office, might collaborate in arranging a joint accounting system on the lines usually adopted in international telegraphy.\n\nMessrs. Kemp and Brailsford might assist in conducting working tests, and adjusting instruments for reading signals, and might advise on accepted telegraphic procedure.\n\nFinally, my role was to negotiate regarding working agreements, tariffs, and, subject to the approval of my Government, general questions of policy.\n\nMr. Chu assured me that Marshal Li was strongly in favour of cheaper, more rapid, and more efficient wireless communication with Hong Kong and that he personally would co-operate in supporting any recommendations we might put forward. It was then agreed that we should accompany Colonel", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-510-21 Hong Kong and Canton wireless service- report- and recommendations 7-8-1928 - 7-8-1928.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 516297, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-512-1 Political situation in China- and Canton 30-11-1928 - 23-5-1929", "page_number": 48, "title": "CO129-512-1 Political situation in China- and Canton 30-11-1928 - 23-5-1929", "content_text": "# SECRET\n\nCopies to \nCanton No.65 \nPeking No.19 \nSingapore \n\n70 \n\n## GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG \n18th April 1929 \n\n48 \n22 \n19 \n\nSir, \n\nWith reference to paragraph 4 of my secret despatch, dated the 4th April, I have the honour to inform you that Dr. Chu Chao-hsin, lately Commissioner for Foreign Affairs at Canton and Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Nanking Government, returned to Hong Kong from Shanghai on the evening of the 12th April and called at Government House on the morning of the following day, when he and I had a tête-à-tête conversation.\n\n2. He told me that he would leave that night for Canton and resume his appointment there as Commissioner for Foreign Affairs. He previously held this appointment from the Branch Political Council, which governed both Kwangtung and Kwangsi, and of which Marshal Li Chai-sum was the head. This Branch Political Council has now been dissolved, and Marshal Li Chai-sum is still a prisoner at Nanking; but Dr. Chu, so he tells me, has been re-appointed to the post.\n\n## THE RIGHT HONOURABLE \nLIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. AMERY, H.P. \n&C., \n&C.,", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-512-1 Political situation in China- and Canton 30-11-1928 - 23-5-1929.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 516309, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-512-1 Political situation in China- and Canton 30-11-1928 - 23-5-1929", "page_number": 60, "title": "CO129-512-1 Political situation in China- and Canton 30-11-1928 - 23-5-1929", "content_text": "# GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG\n4th April, 1929.\n\n**NO SECRET.**\n\nSir,\n\nIn continuation of my secret despatch of 27th March, 1929, I have the honour to inform you that the report of the death of Marshal Li Chai-sum has not been confirmed; he is, however, still under arrest and has been deprived of the offices which he held under the Central Government.\n\nThe departure of the Hankow and Canton delegates from the Conference left the Meeting without a quorum; their places were subsequently taken by nominees of the Central Government, and the conference proceeded without interruption.\n\n2. Meanwhile the supporters of the Kwangsi Party in Canton were busy making preparations to despatch an expeditionary force to the assistance of Hankow. Troops were collected at Shiu Kwan on the Kwangtung border in preparation for an invasion of Kiangsi. One result of the attitude was a rapid fall in value of the Canton paper currency.\n\n**Copies to:**\n| Location | Number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Canton | No. 57 |\n| Peking | No. 16 |\n| Singapore | |\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE LIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. AMERY, M.P.,\n&c., &c., &c.\n\nPage 60\nPage 61", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-512-1 Political situation in China- and Canton 30-11-1928 - 23-5-1929.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 516319, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-512-1 Political situation in China- and Canton 30-11-1928 - 23-5-1929", "page_number": 70, "title": "CO129-512-1 Political situation in China- and Canton 30-11-1928 - 23-5-1929", "content_text": "## GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG. 27th March, 1929.\n\n**NO SECRET.**\n\n62798 \n70 \n\nCopies to:-\n| Location | Number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Canton | No.55 |\n| Peking | No.15 |\n| Singapore | |\n\nThe Right Honourable Sir,\n\nIn continuation of my Secret Despatch dated 21st March, I have the honour to inform you that Marshal Li Chai-sum is still detained as a prisoner at Nanking by Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, and that civil war has now begun between the Nanking group and the Kwangsi group of the Nationalist party. This morning a telegram was received by a prominent Chinese in Hong Kong stating that Marshal Li Chai-sum had been shot: but I have as yet been unable to obtain confirmation of this news and I hope it may not be true.\n\n2. General Chan Ming-shu is still a patient in the Government Civil Hospital, where he is likely to remain for a few more weeks until his fractured thigh has been mended. I enclose copies of letters exchanged between him and me.\n\n3. General Ch'an Kwing-ming (Ch'en Chiung-ming) is at present in Hong Kong, having returned from Manchuria.\n\nLIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. AMERY, M.P.,\n&c.,\n&c.,\n&c.\n\nEnclo. No. 1.\n\nPage 70\nPage 71", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-512-1 Political situation in China- and Canton 30-11-1928 - 23-5-1929.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 516338, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-512-1 Political situation in China- and Canton 30-11-1928 - 23-5-1929", "page_number": 88, "title": "CO129-512-1 Political situation in China- and Canton 30-11-1928 - 23-5-1929", "content_text": "## NO SECRET \n\nCopies to: \n- Canton No. 52 \n- Peking No.14 \n- Singapore \n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG.** 21st March, 1929. \n\n16 \n07 \n\nCopy \n7.0. A \nEnclo. No. 1 \n\nSir, \n\nWith reference to paragraphs 2 to 6 of my **Secret Despatch** of the 15th March, 1929, I have the honour to inform you that, shortly after lunch today I received a telephone message from General Chan Hing-wan, who is Commandant of the Bocca Tigris forts, asking to be allowed to see me personally on a very urgent matter. I agreed, and within a few minutes General Chan arrived at Government House. \n\nHe can speak a little English, but he begged to be allowed to speak to me in Chinese, in view of the importance of the communication which he had to make. We, therefore, conversed tête-à-tête in Cantonese. \n\n2. He first presented to me a letter, of which I attach a translation, from General Tang Shai-tseng, who is acting as Commander-in-Chief of the troops in Kuangtung and Kwangsi during the absence of Marshal Li Chai-sum. This letter, as you will see, states that General Tang had specially deputed \n\n**THE RIGHT HONOURABLE LIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. AMERY, M.P., &c., &c., &c.**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-512-1 Political situation in China- and Canton 30-11-1928 - 23-5-1929.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 516400, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-512-1 Political situation in China- and Canton 30-11-1928 - 23-5-1929", "page_number": 150, "title": "CO129-512-1 Political situation in China- and Canton 30-11-1928 - 23-5-1929", "content_text": "## **SECRET**\n\nCopies to :-\nCanton No. 22\nPeking No. 6.\n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONGKONG, 1st February, 1929.**\n\nsup(u/els) 1870. (8)\n\nSir,\n\nIn continuation of my secret despatch of 18th January, I have the honour to inform you that Marshal Li Chai-sum arrived in Hong Kong this morning by steamer from Shanghai. I sent my Aide-de-camp on board to meet him and invited him to lunch with me. He accepted and came with his personal staff, General Chan Hing-wan and Mr. Tang Ka-yin; and there came to meet him from Canton Mr. Chu Thao-hsin, the Commissioner for Foreign Affairs, and Mr. Li Man-yan, a much trusted Private Secretary. I also invited to the lunch party Sir Shouson Chow and Mr. Kotewall, the Chinese members of the Legislative Council, Mr. North, the Secretary for Chinese Affairs, and Mr. Kong Yi-sun, who is a personal friend of Marshal Li and who is, as you are aware from other despatches of mine, now the Superintendent of the Chinese Telegraph Office in Hong Kong.\n\n2. Marshal Li seemed to be in very good spirits and glad to be back again in South China. He told me that his principal object in returning was to spend Chinese New Year with his family and to attend at ...\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE \nLIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. AMERY, M.P., \n&c., \n&c., \n&c., \n\nPage 150 \nPage 151", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-512-1 Political situation in China- and Canton 30-11-1928 - 23-5-1929.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 516415, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-512-1 Political situation in China- and Canton 30-11-1928 - 23-5-1929", "page_number": 165, "title": "CO129-512-1 Political situation in China- and Canton 30-11-1928 - 23-5-1929", "content_text": "## GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG \n27th December, 1928.\n\n**NO SECRET**\n\nCopies to:-\nCanton No.282.\nPeking No.77.\nSingapore.\n\nThe Right Honourable Sir,\n\nIn continuation of my secret despatch of 30th November, 1928, I have the honour to inform you that the post of Chairman of the Kuangtung Provincial Council relinquished by Marshal Li Chai-sum has now been definitely accepted by General Chan Ming-shu who took up his new appointment on 19th December. The most natural interpretation of this action would seem to be that General Chan is content to live on amicable terms with the Kwangsi group. He is reported to have resigned his Command of the Eleventh Army in favour of one General Tseung Kwong-nai retaining only five hundred men as a personal body guard and to intend to devote himself in future to Civil Affairs. As Commissioner of Reconstruction in South West Kuangtung General Chan has discharged a difficult task with some success and in road construction in particular Hainan is said to be well ahead of the rest of the province.\n\n2.\n\nTwelve months have now elapsed since the return of Marshal Li to Canton following the disastrous... \n\nLIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.J. AMERY \nS.C., M.P.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-512-1 Political situation in China- and Canton 30-11-1928 - 23-5-1929.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 516432, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-512-1 Political situation in China- and Canton 30-11-1928 - 23-5-1929", "page_number": 182, "title": "CO129-512-1 Political situation in China- and Canton 30-11-1928 - 23-5-1929", "content_text": "## GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONGKONG.\n\n30th November 1928.\n\n179\n\nIn continuation of my secret despatch of October 29th 1928 I have the honour to inform you that Marshal Li Chai-sum accompanied by General Chan Ming-Shu and Dr. Chu Chiu-san and others arrived in the colony from Shanghai on November 20th and proceeded to Canton the same day. Before their departure Marshal Li and his party accepted my invitation to lunch at Government House arriving about noon and leaving just in time to catch the 2-15 p.m. train to Canton. The party included Madame Li and other ladies. Owing to the shortness of the Marshal's stay in Hong Kong it was not possible to arrange for a discussion of political questions and the gathering was of an entirely social character. It was conducted throughout in an atmosphere of extreme cordiality which the genial presence of Sir Shou-son Chow did much to encourage. Marshal Li left with many expressions of gratitude and with a pressing invitation to my wife and myself to return the visit in Canton. I explained to the Marshal that it would not be possible for me to leave Hong Kong until after Sir Cecil Clementi's return.\n\n2.\n\nThe Right Honourable \nLIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. STANLEY, C.M.G., M.P.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-512-1 Political situation in China- and Canton 30-11-1928 - 23-5-1929.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 517475, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-513-9 Proposals for civil and commercial aviation in Hong Kong- requests for air-routes between Hong Kong... 13-11-1928 - 30-9-1929", "page_number": 105, "title": "CO129-513-9 Proposals for civil and commercial aviation in Hong Kong- requests for air-routes between Hong Kong... 13-11-1928 - 30-9-1929", "content_text": "## SAPNA NAERULIAGA A ELİ \na Mr. Li who is only known to the writer through a third person.\n\n101\n\nGeneral Wong Shui Hung, the Governor of Kwangsi, has discussed the prospects of starting aviation and air services with the writer, and at the moment the whole question is mixed up with the Canton Bureau.\n\nIt would appear that the Canton Aviation Bureau do not wish the Kwangsi Government to establish air services of their own, but the position is not at all clear.\n\n## MUSIC:\n\nPlans have been drawn up by the Canton Aviation Bureau for establishing an aerodrome at Wuchow, the size was to be 700 by 400 yards, and it was to be 100 ft above the river level so as to avoid floods.\n\nThe plans included a Hangar, and the estimated cost was $160,000.00 Kwangsi money. It is understood that General Wong has refused to agree to so large a scheme, but in spite of this refusal I have been informed that the work is proceeding.\n\n## FULLEN.\n\n## AMOY.\n\nAn Aviator named Colonel Lee recently arrived in Amoy with a Filipino Pilot and two machines of unknown make. Colonel Lee was at one time under General Cheung Wai Jung at Canton, but he broke away and went to Manila where he held meetings and made a lot of money, much of which he has apparently put into this flying business at Amoy.\n\nThe present arrangement is to teach pupils, but I gather that the aerodrome is not nearly ready and that there are grave financial difficulties.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-513-9 Proposals for civil and commercial aviation in Hong Kong- requests for air-routes between Hong Kong... 13-11-1928 - 30-9-1929.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 519024, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-516-5 Policy of Hong Kong government on the purchase and supply of opium 25-2-1929 - 10-5-1929", "page_number": 38, "title": "CO129-516-5 Policy of Hong Kong government on the purchase and supply of opium 25-2-1929 - 10-5-1929", "content_text": "39\n\nend, when (if ever) the effective co-operation of the Chinese authorities has been secured.\n\nI am afraid that, as I write, the political outlook in China is very gloomy. Civil war has broken out again in Shantung and will, I fear, spread very soon to the Yangtse. It is also hard to believe that Japan will refrain very much longer from drastic action against the Nanking Government. If she makes a demonstration at Nanking, the Nationalist Government will immediately disappear, and we shall again have chaos in China. My only hope then would be that my little friend, Li Chai-sum, may remain in the Liang Kuang provinces and keep South China out of the civil war. If he does this, we might not fare too badly in Hong Kong after all; but, if Kwangtung is again drawn into civil war, all the pirates, brigands and Communists will very quickly emerge from their lurking places, and we shall again be in a sea of trouble.\n\nYours very sincerely\nSir C. Clementi.\n\nP.3. The Secretariat has not been able to copy my despatch about opium in time to catch today's mail. It will follow by next mail.\n\nThe Right Honourable Lieut. Colonel L. Ch. S. Amery, M.P.,\n&c.,\n&c.,\n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-516-5 Policy of Hong Kong government on the purchase and supply of opium 25-2-1929 - 10-5-1929.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 519599, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-517-5 The visit of the Duke of Gloucester to Hong Kong 2-5-1929 - 23-5-1929", "page_number": 12, "title": "CO129-517-5 The visit of the Duke of Gloucester to Hong Kong 2-5-1929 - 23-5-1929", "content_text": "# PRINCE HENRY IN HONG KONG\n\n## ROYAL WEATHER AND A ROYAL WELCOME\n## BUSY ROUND OF FORMAL AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENTS\n\nBy a strange chance the arrival in Hong Kong on April 25 of H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester coincided with two events of very great interest throughout the British Empire. Thursday happened to be the birthday of the Duke's sister, H.R.H. Princess Mary, and also an anniversary which is very solemnly observed throughout Australasia—Anzac Day. The heavy grey and black clouds hovering over Hong Kong early in the morning had passed away by the time the great P. & O. liner **Morea** entered harbour at ten o'clock, and sunshine and blue skies greeted the Duke of Gloucester as he landed at Queen's Pier an hour later.\n\n### THE PRINCE STEPS ASHORE\n### SCENE ON QUEEN'S PIER\n\nThe official landing of Prince Henry was timed for 11 a.m., but an hour earlier crowds were lining the streets and balconies giving on to Statue Square, and the Star Ferry Wharf was thick with spectators, some of whom had even climbed to the roof. Queen's Pier was decorated with flags, palms, and a red carpet which was upon the steps. On the pier were gathered members of the Executive and Legislative Councils, the Consular Body, representatives of the Churches and of His Majesty's Services.\n\nDrawn up in front of the pier was the Guard of Honour provided by the Somerset Light Infantry, under command of Capt. Strachey. The H.K. Volunteer Defence Force were in Connaught Road between Queen's Pier and the Star Ferry Wharf under the command of Major R. A. Wolfe Murray, and alongside them were some fifty members of the British Legion led by Mr. J. W. James and members of the Ex-Active Service Men's Association under Mr. T. T. Laurensen.\n\nHis Excellency the Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G.), accompanied by members of his staff, went out on the launch **Britannia** to the **Morea**, which was anchored in mid-harbour, to greet His Royal Highness, returning at 10.50 to Queen's Pier.\n\nThe approach of the launch **Lila** carrying the Prince with his staff was heralded by the playing of the National Anthem from the quarter deck of H.M.S. **Suffolk**, and as His Royal Highness stepped out of the launch to be greeted by H.E. the Governor, a Royal salute was fired by the same warship and given by the Guard of Honour.\n\nHaving shaken hands with His Excellency, the Royal Visitor was then presented to the following gentlemen who formed the reception party on the Pier—Vice-Admiral A. K. Waistell, C.-in-C., China Station, Major-General J. W. Sandilands, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., the Colonial Secretary (the Hon. Mr. W. T. Southorn, C.M.G.), the Attorney-General (the Hon. Sir Joseph Kemp, K.C., C.B.E.), the Secretary for Chinese Affairs (the Hon. Mr. R. A. C. North), the Colonial Treasurer (the Hon. Mr. McI. Messer, O.B.E.), the Director of Public Works (the Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy, C.B.E.), the Harbour Master (Commander G. F. Hole, R.N.), the Director of Medical and Sanitary Services (the Hon. Dr. A. R. Wellington), the Acting C.S.P. (the Hon. Mr. T. H. King), the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, K.C., the Hon. Sir Shou Son Chow, the Hon. Mr. B. D. F. Beith, the Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, the Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, the Hon. Dr. S. W. Tso, O.B.E., Mr. D. W. Tratman, the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G., the Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes, the Right Rev. the Bishop of Victoria (Bishop C. C. Duppuy), his Lordship Bishop Valtorta, Pay-Captain Ayre, R.N., C.B.E., His Honour the Chief Justice (Sir Henry Gollan, K.C., C.M.G.), His Honour the Puisne Judge (Mr. Justice J. R. Wood), Flag Lieut. D. P. Evans, R.N., Flag Captain J. Wolfe-Murray, D.S.O., R.N., Major C. B. Mullins, R.M., Surg. Comdr. H. R. Briggs, R.N., Pay-Comdr. C. S. Johnson, R.N., D.S.O., Comdr. G. G. Muirhead Gould, R.N., D.S.C., Comdr. H. G. D. Acland, R.N., D.S.O., Engineer Captain T. E. Aitkenhead, R.N., Captain the Hon. W. S. Leveson S. Arbuthnot, D.S.O., Captain E. Gower, R.N., D.S.O., Captain G. G. Robinson, R.N., V.C., O.B.E., Captain J. D. Campbell, R.N., M.V.O., O.B.E., Wing Commander A. H. S. Steele Perkins, O.B.E., Commander A. B. Lockhart, R.N., D.S.C., Captain A. Maitland Dougal, R.N., Commodore R. A. S. Hill, R.N., and his A.D.C., Pay. Lt.-Comdr. D. N. Passmore, Engineer Commander F. H. Hall, R.N., Surgeon Captain W. W. Keir, R.N., C.M.O., C.M.G., M.B., Ch.B., Lt.-Commander D. N. Bridge, R.N., Engineer Captain W. H. Michell, R.N., Colonel J. McD. Haskard, C.M.G., D.S.O., Lt. Col. T. A. F. Robinson, Colonel R. B. Skinner, O.B.E., Col. T. E. Fielding, D.S.O., M.B., Colonel F. S. Exham, D.S.O., Colonel R. A. B. Young, O.B.E., Major F. R. Roche-Kelly, Lt. Col. C. H. Little, D.S.O., Lt. Col. J. L. Comyn, C.M.G., D.S.O., Lt. Col. H. B. Vernon, M.C. (A.D.C. to Lieut.-General Cameron), Colonel Christian, Major Hanna, Sir Robert Ho Tung, Mr. Li Yau Tsuen, C.B.E., Mr. Ho Kom Tong, O.B.E., Mr. Wong Kwong Tin, J.P., Mr. T. N. Chau, J.P., Mr. Fung Ping Shan, J.P., Messrs. Kwok Siu Lau, Tang Chi Ngong, Mok Kon Sang, Yu Fung Sun, O.B.E., Li Yik Mui, M. K. Lo, Ho Sing Chau, Chan Tin Son, Wong Kam Fuk, Tong Yat Chuen, Lo Cheung Shiu, Wong Iu Tung, To Sz Tsun, Li Po Kwai.\n\nThe Duke of Gloucester then inspected the Guard of Honour, the National Anthem being played by the band of the Somerset Light Infantry, as he stepped off the Pier, and entered a motor-car for his drive round the streets.\n\nThe Royal Visitor is a slender young man with a small moustache, and the charming manner which distinguishes all the Royal Princes. He was wearing on this occasion a white uniform with the blue ribbon of the Garter.\n\n### A GLIMPSE OF VICTORIA\n### WEST POINT EN FETE\n\nThe short drive taken by the Prince and his party round the city, between the official landing and his reception in the City Hall, was by way of Connaught Road and Queen's Road to the City Hall, so via Hill Road and the Praya to West Point. The whole route was decorated with flags both British and Chinese, and numbers of people watched from the pavements and balconies overlooking the road. At the junction of Hill Road and Queen's Road West, where the big Chinese Restaurants are situated, a huge triumphal arch which over-topped the buildings was erected. It stretched right across the road in three arches and was built up in three tiers, the second showing one of those scenes of the Chinese Heavens which are often seen on ceremonial occasions in the Chinese quarter. The whole arch was made of coloured and pictured matting and was decorated with a message of welcome in large letters, flowers, and flags. Two smaller arches had been erected in Queen's Road West, and several more of these miniature temples were hung overhead from one side of the street to the other.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-517-5 The visit of the Duke of Gloucester to Hong Kong 2-5-1929 - 23-5-1929.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 519601, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-517-5 The visit of the Duke of Gloucester to Hong Kong 2-5-1929 - 23-5-1929", "page_number": 14, "title": "CO129-517-5 The visit of the Duke of Gloucester to Hong Kong 2-5-1929 - 23-5-1929", "content_text": "## The teams were as follows:- \nNo. 2 Chukka :- \nRed.-H.R.H., Lord Airlie, Comyn, \nand Thomas. White.-Dangerfield, Bremner, \nCampbell, and Stanton. \n\nNo. 4 Chukka :- \nRed.-H.R.H., Lord Airlie, \nThomas, and Sugden. White.-Dangerfield, Abbott, Has-\nkard, and Bakewell. \n\nNo. 6 Chukka :— \nRed.-H.R.H., Lord Airlie, Clarke \nand Thomas. \nWhite.-Bakewell, Selton, Camp-\nbell, and Herbage. \n\nNo. 7 Chukka :— \nRed.-H.R.H., Lord Airlie, Carr, \nand Thomas. White.-Comyn, Perfect, Abbott, \nand Wolfe-Murray. \n\nIn the evening a dinner party was given at Government House in honour of His Royal Highness by H. E. the Governor.\n\nThe Prince is staying at Government House as the guest of His Excellency.\n\nThe following guests were entertained by His Excellency at dinner at Government House on Thursday evening:- H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester, Mrs. Southorn, Hon. Mr. Creasy, Mrs. Tratman, Captain Whyte, Mr. Dyer, Very Rev. Dean Swann, Mr. Thomas, Mrs. Dyer, Hon. Comdr. Hole, Mrs. Skinner, Hon. Mr. Southorn, Mrs. Creasy, Hon. Dr. Wellington, Captain Has-\nkard.\n\n## Japanese Fireworks\nAll points of vantage in the city, on the Praya Reclamation in Wan-\nchai and in the open spaces in Kowloon were thronged with people at night, when the Japanese community entertained His Royal Highness, the Duke of Gloucester with a fireworks display.\n\nThe fireworks started at 10 p.m. and the display was kept up for an hour. Altogether about fifty rockets were fired and the colour combinations produced pretty effects. Red, blue, green and white lights were the predominant shades.\n\nThe rockets were discharged from the Volunteer Parade Ground at intervals of about three minutes and a strong westerly wind carried most of the lights past the city to the Western district, where the Chinese scrambled for the remains of the rockets as they came to earth. Each light is suspended on a paper parachute which is weighted down with a good number of cash and it is this last which is naturally the main cause of the scramble for the parachutes.\n\n## GUESTS AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE\nThe following were guests at Government House:- \n| Name |\n| --- |\n| Sir Robert Ho Tung |\n| Lady Ho Tung |\n| The Earl of Airlie |\n| Mrs. J. R. Wood |\n| His Honour Mr. Justice Wood |\n| Lady Marcia Miles |\n| Hon. Mr. Hynes |\n| Mrs. Ferguson |\n| Colonel Skinner |\n| Colonel Bird |\n| Major Miles |\n| Captain Kerr |\n| Mr. Scott |\n| Captain Sillitoe |\n| Captain Perfect |\n| Mr. Ferguson |\n| Mr. Tratman |\n| Mrs. Swann |\n| Hon. Dr. Tso |\n| Mrs. Tso |\n| Commodore Hill |\n| Mrs. Wellington |\n| Mr. Arbuthnot |\n\n## AT FANLING\n### INFORMAL FOURSOMES PLAYED\nThe Duke of Gloucester enjoyed a quiet foursome at Fanling on April 26, partnered by the Hon. Mr. Major-General Sandilands and Mr. E. Elles partnered Mr. H. L. Smith against Rear-Admiral Meade and Capt. the Hon. W. S. Leveson-Gower, while the Earl of Airlie and Mr. R. H. B. Hancock played against Mr. Lloyd Thomas and Mr. A. Cameron. The foursomes were quite friendly and informal, and no scores were taken.\n\nIncluding His Royal Highness and H.E. the Governor, the majority of the party wore khaki shorts, drill jackets, and khaki topees.\n\nOn arrival at Fanling, the Royal party were welcomed by Mr. L. S. Greenhill, Captain of the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club, and members of the Committee.\n\nLieut. Col. E. D. Matthews, secretary of the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club, who had gone out overnight to make arrangements, was in charge at Fanling, where the distinguished visitors were entertained to tiffin.\n\n## Interest In Kowloon\nWhen H.R.H. passed at 9:30 a.m. on Friday morning along Nathan Road on his way out to the Fanling Golf Course very few people were about. However, Sir Cecil Clementi had given notice that he would be passing about that time and thousands lined Nathan Road waiting patiently for his arrival.\n\n## \"TO MEET PRINCE HENRY\"\n### GARDEN PARTY AT H.K. CRICKET CLUB GROUND\n### PAVILION BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED\n\"His Excellency the Governor requests the pleasure of your company at a Reception on the Ground of the H.K. Cricket Club on April 26, at 4:30 p.m., to meet His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester, K.G., G.C.V.O.\"\n\nTwo thousand members of the colony of Hong Kong were thrilled to receive a large card headed with the Royal crest in gold which invited them to meet Prince Henry. And the joy spread further, for frock and hat shops were invaded in order that the ladies of Hong Kong might do honour to the Prince.\n\nMeanwhile the Committee of the Cricket Club had also been busy, and their lovely ground was transformed by banks of flowers, the pavilion hung with bunting, and flag-decked marquees erected in a large semi-circle round the outskirts facing towards the pavilion. In the marquees tea and refreshments were served to the guests, while in front of the pavilion, behind a row of magnificent pot plants, was the \"high table\" and a series of striped umbrellas, at which His Excellency the Governor sat with the Guest of Honour and the Government House party.\n\nThe Prince was received inside the pavilion by Mr. R. Hancock (President) and members of the Committee of the Club, and appeared on the steps with Sir Cecil Clementi at about 4:50 p.m. His appearance was heralded by the band of the K.O.S.B., who were grouped in the middle of the ground, playing \"God Save the King.\"\n\nHis Royal Highness was introduced by H.E. the Governor to the Government House party and then went forward to shake hands with a number of Indian officers who were lined up to meet him, before sitting down to tea.\n\nDuring the tea interval the Pipe Band and the Regimental Band of the K.O.S.B. played alternately. The Pipers marching up and down as they played, with their kilts and ribbons swinging, added considerably to the gay and picturesque effect.\n\nThe following were Sir Cecil Clementi's guests at tiffin on Thursday at Government House :- \n| Name |\n| --- |\n| H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester |\n| Mrs. Waistell |\n| The Rt. Rev. the Bishop of Victoria |\n| General Sir Hugh Elles |\n| Captain Whyte |\n| Mr. N. S. Brown |\n| Capt. Wolfe-Murray |\n| Mr. Hornell |\n| Hon. Sir Shou Son Chow |\n| The Earl of Airlie |\n| Mrs. Shenton |\n| His Honour Sir H. Gollan |\n| Hon. Mr. Shenton |\n| Mr. Braga |\n| Mr. Alabaster |\n| Captain Kerr |\n| Captain Sillitoe |\n| Mr. Scott |\n| Colonel Comyn |\n| Mr. Thomas |\n| Hon. Sir Henry Pollock |\n| Hon. Mr. Mesny |\n| Mr. Murakami |\n| Mrs. Strachey |\n| General Sandilands |\n| Lady Pollock |\n| E. Admiral Waistell |\n| Lady Chow |\n| Hon. Sir Joseph Kemp |\n| Mrs. Kotewall |\n| Admiral Meade |\n| Hon. Mr. North |\n| Mr. Li Yau Tsuen |\n| Captain Strachey |\n| Captain Perfect |\n\nAs the crowds of women and children broke through the barrier and rushed onto the pier waving and cheering to the Duke who smilingly replied by raising his hat and waving in return, the scene, with the gay frocks of the ladies, the green grey buildings and big trees, may have reminded H.R.H. of the beautiful grounds of Buckingham Palace.\n\nOur representative was told that His Royal Highness was immensely pleased with his trip around the New Territories, and deeply interested in all that he saw.\n\n46 \n14", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-517-5 The visit of the Duke of Gloucester to Hong Kong 2-5-1929 - 23-5-1929.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 520925, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-520-1 Chinese situations 20-12-1929 - 27-1-1931", "page_number": 13, "title": "CO129-520-1 Chinese situations 20-12-1929 - 27-1-1931", "content_text": "13\n\nKwangsi leaders began their retreat from Hunan by different routes early in the month. Both came up against Cantonese troops that had been sent in pursuit. Cheung Fat-fui met with resistance at Yu Hsien and Tu Ling when both sides suffered heavy losses. Eventually he managed to force his way into Kiangsi and at present his whereabouts are uncertain. The force retreating under Li Tsung-jén, Pai Chung-hsi and Huang Shao-hsiung engaged the enemy at Heng Chow, where it appears the Cantonese were outflanked and suffered heavier losses than their opponents. Li Tsung-jén is now supposed to be in Kweilin, Pai Chung-hsi is in Lui Chow and Huang Shao-hsiung in Pin Yang. Nanning is in the hands of Kwangsi adherents under Colonel Wei Yun-sung. It is said that the Canton Government is planning a concerted attack on Nanning with the help of the Yunnanese, who are at Lungchow. But the latter are anyhow an uncertain factor, and as it is unlikely that Nanking will be able to spare them the promised funds, they are quite unreliable.\n\n3.\n\nWang Ching-wei's emergence from obscurity and his arrival in Peking on the 23rd of July indicate that the Leftists do not despair of dominating the Northern Confederacy, and in the event of Northern success, it seems not unlikely that he would be de facto President of China. He is in more senses than one the heir of Doctor Sun Yat-sen, and it was he who wrote down (some say composed) Dr.'s famous will. He has recently written", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-520-1 Chinese situations 20-12-1929 - 27-1-1931.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 520999, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-520-10 Tung Wah Eastern Hospital 28-11-1929 - 13-12-1929", "page_number": 6, "title": "CO129-520-10 Tung Wah Eastern Hospital 28-11-1929 - 13-12-1929", "content_text": "Enclosure No. 2.\n\nExtract from the South China Morning Post of November 28, 1929.\n\n6\n\n# NEW CHINESE HOSPITAL.\n\n## HIS EXCELLENCY'S TRIBUTE TO THE WORK OF THE TUNG WAH INSTITUTION.\n\n## SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY NEEDED.\n\nA fitting tribute to the great work accomplished by the Tung Wah Hospital, was made yesterday by His Excellency the Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G.) when he officially opened the new Eastern branch hospital at Sookunpog.\n\nHis Excellency referred to the happy co-operation between the Directors of the Hospital and the Hongkong Government, without which, he said, the task of the Government would be infinitely more difficult and the results of its activities much less satisfactory both to itself and the community at large.\n\nThe need of an adequate Endowment Fund was also urged by the Governor, who expressed the hope that both the Chinese and European communities would make special efforts in this direction.\n\nAt the conclusion of the addresses, His Excellency was presented with a golden key with which he opened the main door.\n\nable to claim the further historic parallel of the Tung Wah in the progress it will have made, and the good it will have done, to the community.\n\nBefore I proceed further I have an important and most welcome announcement to make, and it is that His Excellency the Governor has sent me a cheque for $1,000.00 as His Excellency's contribution to the funds of this Hospital. We value this donation, not only because it is a substantial contribution to the solution of this question, but also because it is further evidence of His Excellency's abiding interest in, and support of, the Tung Wah, to which I have ventured to refer.\n\nStarted Ten Years Ago, The original scheme of having a new hospital for the Eastern part of the City, which started about 10 years ago, took the form of having an independent hospital at Wan Chai. It was soon realised that such a scheme would not be satisfactory, and that the hospital should not be independent of, but under the control and form part of, the Tung Wah Hospital. Since then 10 successive Boards of Directors, with their respective Chairmen, Messrs. Ho Kwong, Li Wing-kwong, Li Yik-mui, Lo Chung-kui, Wong Ping-suen, Ma Chi-lung, Ma Tsun-chiu, Tam Woon-tong, Li Hoi-tun and Tang Shiu-kin, have made their respective contributions to the gradual working out of the scheme.\n\nAdmiration of the splendid situation of the hospital was expressed on all sides yesterday, when a very large crowd gathered in a huge matshed in the grounds for the opening ceremony. This was attended by leading merchants and business people, both European and Chinese, members of the Councils, officials, and scores of Chinese residents. The matshed was brilliantly illuminated. On the lawn the band of the K.O.S.B. rendered selections, at the conclusion of the addresses, and refreshments were served in the marquees facing the main building.\n\nAmong those present, in addition to His Excellency the Governor and Lady Clementi, were the Hon. Mr. W. T. Southorn, Hon. Sir Joseph Kemp, K.C., C.B.E., Mr. E. Ralphs, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Hallifax, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Creasy, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. L. Shenton, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. C. North, Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. B. D. F. Beith, Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, Mr. and Mrs. P. Jacks, Mr. C. A. D. Melbourne, Hon. Dr. and Mrs. A. R. Wellington, Dr. and Mrs. W. B. A. Moore, Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Pope, Dr. and Mrs. R. E. Tottenham, Mr. and Mrs. P. P. J. Wodehouse, His Hon. Mr. Justice and Mrs. J. R. Wood, Colonel and Mrs. Skinner, Captain C. de Linde, R.E., Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Greig, Mr. W. L. Pattenden, Col. and Mrs. L. G. Bird, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Tarart, Mr. and Mrs. R. Sutherland, Messrs. Jardine Matheson & Co., Ltd., Mr. and Mrs. C. E. H. Beavis, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Potter.\n\nThe address of welcome made to His Excellency by Mr. M. K. Lo, after which His Excellency and the Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow, spoke. Sir Cecil Clementi's speech and that of Mr. Lo were translated for the benefit of the many Chinese present, while Sir Shou-son Chow spoke in his native tongue.\n\nMr. M. K. Lo, the Chairman of Directors, in introducing His Excellency said, in part: The foundation stone of this Hospital was laid by His Excellency the Governor on the 4th May, 1928. His Excellency then reminded us that the foundation stone of the parent Hospital was laid on the 9th April, 1870, by the then Governor Sir Richard Macdonnell. The formal opening ceremony of the parent Hospital, which took place on the 14th February, 1872, was also performed by Sir Richard.\n\nMuch effort had been expended in choosing a suitable locality, and it was in 1926, during Mr. Tam Woon-tong's Chairmanship, that the present site was found. In 1927, Mr. Li Hoi-tung and his colleagues took in hand the important question of the design of the building, and the task of drawing the necessary plans was entrusted to the well-known firm of Messrs. Palmer and Turner. This imposing building is convincing testimony of their architectural skill. The building contract was signed on the 29th March, 1928, during Mr. Tang Shiu-kin's Chairmanship, the contractors being Messrs. Hang Sun Co.\n\nHis Excellency Sir Cecil Clementi has won the affection and esteem of the Chinese community, not only by reason of his intimate knowledge of the Chinese, their character and language, but above all by his innate kindness and sympathetic understanding of the Chinese viewpoint. Ever solicitous of promoting the welfare of the Colony, His Excellency has been unsparing in his support of worthy objects. This Hospital, like its parent, is under a very great debt of gratitude to His Excellency for his sage counsel and potent support, and for his ever kind and indulgent consideration of its numerous problems. We therefore rejoice that His Excellency should be able to honour us with his presence today, and to perform the opening ceremony of this building.\n\nAs I have said, the foundation stone of this Hospital was laid by His Excellency less than two years ago. I venture to hope that this Hospital, which can thus claim the historic parallel of the Tung Wah in having the foundation stone laid, and the opening ceremony performed, by the same Governor, will also, in the years to come, be able to claim the further historic parallel of the Tung Wah...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-520-10 Tung Wah Eastern Hospital 28-11-1929 - 13-12-1929.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 548245, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-553-3 Anti-piracy measures 7-3-1935 - 4-11-1935", "page_number": 63, "title": "CO129-553-3 Anti-piracy measures 7-3-1935 - 4-11-1935", "content_text": "63\n\nPage 4 of China No.494/1034 of\n\n28th March, 1935.\n\nand, through the Senior Naval Officer and the Consul-General, had called on the Chinese to co-operate against the pirates by taking active steps to apprehend them. The Chinese authorities gave orders for the following to be carried out :-\n\nWarning telegrams were at once sent to Colonel Chen, the director of the anti-piracy bureau at Swatow, and to the Magistrate of the Haifang district, instructing them to intercept the pirates. Strict orders were given to local magistrates and military commanders to move troops at once to search all villages and intercept pirates. General Li Yang Ching, the Officer Commanding in East Kwantung, ordered one regiment of his best troops to proceed from Wai Chow to Tai San-I. Special instructions were sent to Hoy Fang and Tuk Fang magistrates to detain village elders in those villages under suspicion in the neighbourhood of the place where the pirates had landed, and to bring heavy pressure to force elders to hand over the pirates or to give accurate information as to their whereabouts.\n\nThe British Minister in the meanwhile had caused representations to be made to the Wai Chiao Fu, whose Vice Minister had promised to send urgent instructions to the authorities concerned to take most energetic action against piracy.\n\n8.\n\nOn 5th February, the Commodore, Hong Kong, who had been continually in communication with our Consul-General at Canton, informed me as follows :\n\n\"The Canton Government have offered a reward of $5000 for the arrest of the leader and number two pirate of the gang who pirated Tung Chow\". The firm of Taikoo also offer a further reward of $2500 Hong Kong, which will be paid through the Inspector General of Police Hong Kong, to the person or persons giving information which leads to the arrest (either in British or Chinese territory) and conviction of the principal leaders of the gang. The identity of the principal pirate for whom this reward is offered must be clearly established through identification by the ship's officers to the satisfaction of the police authorities\".\n\nThe Commodore arranged with the Chinese authorities for H.M.S. DECOY to take a Chinese Major and 20 soldiers to Taietch Point, to land them while the gunboat WOO FUNG proceeded to Hong Hai Bay.\n\n10.\n\nOur China Fleet has a very good liaison with the Chinese Northern and Southern navies as well as with the Chinese army in the south, in regard to anti-piracy measures.\n\nIt was in April, 1934, when I visited Marshal Chan Chi Tong at Canton, that he said, in the course of a conversation, that the Chinese navy and army would like to co-operate with us in anti-piracy measures. I immediately arranged for his representative and the Commodore, Hong Kong, and the Senior Naval Officer, West River, to meet to discuss how this could be done, and, with the help of the Consul-General at Canton, a complete organisation was then worked out, by which the Chinese army and navy in the south were put in close touch by wireless and telephone with our naval anti-piracy patrols. Chinese Military Posts and Coast Watching Stations were set up in the Bias and Hong Hai Bay area, which has been notorious as containing pirate lairs for many years.\n\nIt is true, of course, that the Chinese are not", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-553-3 Anti-piracy measures 7-3-1935 - 4-11-1935.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 552245, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936", "page_number": 20, "title": "CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936", "content_text": "## NOX SECRET (2)\n\n20 \n20 \n\n**AIR MAIL** \n\nCopies to: H.B.M. Ambassador, Peking `(45)` \nH.B.M. D.M. Nanking \nNaval Commander-in-Chief \nGeneral Officer Commanding \nH.B.M. Consul-General, Canton `(81)` \n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG, 12th November, 1936** \n\n`(22-27)` \n\nSir, \n\nWith reference to your Secret Despatch dated the 21st October, 1936, I have the honour to inform you that my visit to Canton was returned on the 4th November, 1936, by His Excellency the Chairman of the Kwangtung Provincial Government, General Huang Mu Sung, and His Honour the Mayor of Canton, Mr. Tseng Yang Fu: the latter was accompanied by his wife. \n\n2\\. Other distinguished members of the party were Dr. Philip K.C. Tyau, Special Delegate for Foreign Affairs, Colonel Li Fong, Secretary to the Mayor, and Mr. Chang Yuen Man, Counsellor to the Chairman. \n\n3\\. Mr. T.L. Soong, Commissioner of Finance, was prevented at the eleventh hour by illness from joining the party. The presence in Hong Kong of General Gaston K. Wong, Commissioner for Hainan, enabled me however to fill very suitably the gap thus caused at the various functions. \n\n4\\. The Consul-General, Canton, and his daughter stayed at Government House for the period of the visit and I again have to record my deep gratitude to Mr. Phillips for his immeasurable contribution to its success. \n\n5\\. The Chairman, the Mayor and Madame Tseng Yang-Fu, were also accommodated at Government House, but its paucity of \n\n**THE RIGHT HONOURABLE W.G.A. ORMSBY-GORE, P.C., M.P.** \n&c., &c., &c. \n\nPage 20 \nPage 21", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 552252, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936", "page_number": 27, "title": "CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936", "content_text": "## \n(8)\n\n27\n\n12.30 p.m.\n1 p.m.\n2.15 - 3.45 p.m.\n3.50 p.m.\n8.00 p.m.\n\nForenoon.\n1.00 p.m.\n\nMr. T.L. Soong, Commissioner of Finance, Dr. Philip K.C. Tyau, Special Delegate for Foreign Affairs, Colonel Li Fan, Secretary to the Mayor, and Mr. Chang Yuen Man, Counsellor to the Chairman will proceed from the Hong Kong Hotel, conducted by Mr. B.C.K. Hawkins, to Government House and will be greeted by His Excellency the Governor and Lady Caldecott.\n\n(9)\n\nLuncheon party at Government House. The seating accommodation in the Dining Room is limited to 30 and invitations will therefore be confined to those assisting in the organization or arrangements for the Visit and to prominent persons unable to attend the evening banquet. Morning dress will be worn. European or Chinese.\n\n(10)\n\nAvailable for rest or private engagements.\n\n(11)\n\nThe Government House and Hotel parties and Dr. R.H. Kotewall will leave to catch the 4 p.m. Vehicular Ferry en route to Shing Mun. Mr. Gifford Hull will receive the party on arrival and tea will be served on a site overlooking the reservoir. There will be no set time for departure, which can be at the convenience of the Guests. Lounge suits will be worn.\n\n(12)\n\nBanquet in the Ball Room at Government House. By kind permission of the Commandant the Pipers of the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps will honour the company with Scottish Music during the banquet.\n\n## Note\n### Part II. Thursday, November 5th, 1936\n\nAll engagements for this day will be unofficial. The Governor will not be present or be represented at any of the following functions.\n\n(13)\n\nRepresentatives of various Chinese associations will give a Reception to the Distinguished Visitors.\n\n(14)\n\nThe Chinese Members of Councils and other prominent members of...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 552256, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936", "page_number": 31, "title": "CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936", "content_text": "## Excellency the Governor and Lady Caldecott in the drawing room of Government House.\n\nLater, Dr. Philip K. C. Tyau, Special Delegate for Foreign Affairs, Colonel Li Fong, Secretary to the Mayor, and Mr. Chang Yuen-man, Counsellor to the Chairman, proceeded from the Hongkong Hotel, conducted by Mr. B. C. K. Hawkins, to Government House and were greeted by His Excellency the Governor and Lady Caldecott.\n\n## Luncheon Party\n\nA luncheon party was held at Government House in honour of the visitors, but the invitations were confined to those assisting in the organisation of the arrangements for the visit of the officials and to those who were unable to attend the banquet held at night.\n\nThose present at the luncheon were:\n\n| Name | Title/Relation |\n| --- | --- |\n| His Excellency the Governor and Lady Caldecott | |\n| H.E. General Huang Mu-sung | |\n| H.H. Mr. Tseng Yang-fu | |\n| Madame Tseng Yang-fu | Wife of Mr. Tseng Yang-fu |\n| H.H. Sir Atholl and Lady MacGregor | |\n| Dr. Philip Tyau | |\n| Col. Li Fong | |\n| General Gaston Wong | |\n| Hon. Mr. R. A. C. and Mrs. North | |\n| Mr. Chang Yuen-nan | |\n| Mr. H. R. Phillips, C.M.G., O.B.E. | |\n| Hon. Mr. W. J. and Mrs. Carrie | |\n| Hon. Dr. R. H. and Mrs. Kotewall | |\n| Hon. Mr. T. H. and Mrs. King | |\n| Hon. Mr. S. H. and Mrs. Dodwell | |\n| Mr. M. F. Key | |\n| Mr. and Mrs. B. C. K. Hawkins | |\n| Miss Phillips | |\n| Miss Kotewall | |\n| The Governor's Aide-de-Camp | |\n| Private Secretary | |\n\n## BOND OF FRIENDSHIP\n\n### Mayor of Canton Praises Help Of Overseas Chinese\n\nIn an interview, the Mayor of Canton, Mr. Tseng Yang-fu, said that he thoroughly appreciated the friendly gesture shown by the recent visit to Canton of H.E. the Governor of Hongkong, Sir Andrew Caldecott.\n\n\"To reciprocate and in order to further cement the ties of friendship between the two cities the Chinese Government is sending this delegation,\" said the Mayor.\n\n\"To-day we shall be entertained by the Government and to-morrow we hope to meet the Chinese leaders of your community and attend their entertainments.\"\n\nAnswering a query, the Mayor said that the great enthusiasm shown by the Hongkong Chinese in donating over half a million dollars to the Chiang Kai-shek birthday fund had been greatly appreciated by the Government.\n\n\"But this is not the first occasion on which the Chinese in Hongkong have shown their interest in the welfare of their home country,\" he continued. \"Since the establishment of the Republic 25 years ago the overseas Chinese have from time to time rendered what help they could for the Chinese Government. The effort of the Chinese in giving so large a donation is the more appreciated considering the current trade depression in this part of the world.\"\n\nReferring to improvements to the municipal administration of Kwangtung, the Mayor said that the chief evils of opium smoking and gambling are being suppressed by the efforts of the new government. Other problems which will come to the immediate attention of the Government are education, public health and road construction. Meanwhile the authorities will endeavour to preserve order and peace in all parts of the province. Economic developments in various fields will be pushed ahead to the utmost in relation to the ability and financial position of the officials.\n\nAll developments which have bearing on the prosperity of Canton and Hongkong will be particularly attended to.\n\n\"I hope that in this connection the Chinese in Kwangtung will have the full co-operation of the Chinese in Hongkong. The Canton Government is very willing to receive constructive advice from the Hongkong and overseas Chinese and from the Press.\"\n\n## VISIT TO RESERVOIR\n\n### Governor and Canton Guests At Shing Mun\n\nIn the afternoon, His Excellency the Governor and Lady Caldecott accompanied the distinguished guests on a motor-car journey to Shing Mun, where the party was received and entertained by Mr. G. B. Gifford Hull and shown round the Jubilee Reservoir.\n\nSpecial traffic arrangements had been made to suit the party's convenience, and Inspectors Chester Wood and F. E. E. Booker were in charge of a squad of police and detectives.\n\nAt 4.45 p.m. eleven cars brought the party to where tea tables had been laid out on a lawn overlooking the big dam. Mr. Gifford Hull greeted the party, who comprised, besides Sir Andrew and Lady Caldecott, His Excellency General Huang Mu-sung, His Excellency Mr. Tseng Yang-fu, and Mrs. Tseng Yang-fu, Dr. Philip Tyau, the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, Mr. H. R. Phillips and Miss Phillips, General Gaston Wong, Col. Li Fong, and others.\n\nFollowing tea, Mr. Gifford Hull conducted the party to the dam wall, where the visitors were most interested in the colossal reservoir scheme and the plant which is still completing the job.\n\nCars then conveyed the party to the foot of the steps leading to Mr. Gifford Hull's bungalow, where cocktails were taken. As the party was leaving after a most enjoyable visit, flood lights which had been placed to light up the dam face were switched on, creating an excellent effect which has not hitherto been attempted. The party returned by car.\n\n## BANQUET AT NIGHT\n\n### Hongkong-Canton Amity Stressed in Speeches\n\nAN INTIMATE NOTE\n\nA brilliant description of the visit that he and Lady Caldecott had paid to Canton, and reference to the great hospitality received there, was given by His Excellency the Governor, Sir Andrew Caldecott, at a banquet in honour of the distinguished visitors at Government House last night.\n\nIn proposing the toast to the visitors, Sir Andrew spoke of the friendly relations between Hongkong and Canton. Other toasts honoured were \"The Republic of China,\" proposed by the Governor, \"The King\" proposed by General Huang Mu-sung, \"Canton,\" proposed by the Governor, and \"Hongkong,\" proposed by Mr. Tseng Yang-fu.\n\nIn proposing the toast to visitors, Sir Andrew said: \"I must ask your permission to introduce the toast of 'Our Distinguished Visitors' on an intimate rather than an official note, because I want to say how personally delighted my wife and I are to be able to reciprocate, albeit inadequately and imperfectly, the wonderful welcome and princely hospitality which we received on our recent visit to Canton. We can never forget the incidents of those two days: that evening meeting with the Generalissimo and his charming and gracious consort at Whampoa, when the magic sluices of the sunset let loose on land and river such a flood of gold that the very earth and sky seemed to reflect the rich warmth of their kindly reception of us.\n\nAnd then came that moonlit journey up the river by launch until the great city of Canton rose up on either side of us in tiers of coloured light and shade; high junks towered against the stars in patches of dark silence, while all around the water teemed with the sleepless traffic of smaller craft.\n\nThe next morning saw us at the splendid University of Chungshan where Learning dwells, not cramped by the confines of city tenements, but crowned by the hills and sky in a spacious country seat of broad acres and lordly halls. Nor can anybody who has once seen them ever forget the triumph of modern Chinese architecture in the stately Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall or the elegance of the Municipal Building in which our guests of this evening entertained me at lunch in true gargantuan style.\n\nAnd finally, as though this treasure store for the memory were not a sufficient gift to their visitors, our hosts presented us at parting with ornaments of exquisitely chased rare Chinese craftsmanship in ivory and metal, which I invite you all to see for yourselves in the drawing-room after dinner.\n\n\"Abiding Friendship\"\n\nBut what my wife and I treasured most of all was the conviction that we carried away with us not only these beautiful memories and souvenirs but the abiding friendship of our hosts; and so it was that we were emboldened to greet them this morning as already old friends, and we are especially delighted that His Honour the Mayor, who was unfortunately indisposed at the time of our visit, is thoroughly restored to health and able, together with his charming lady, to grace our board this evening.\n\nThe greatest of philosophers has placed the good things of life in three categories: those that are good in themselves, those that are good by reason of their results, and those that are good both in themselves and in their results. Friendship, Ladies and Gentlemen, is in the third category. The need for co-operation between Canton and Hongkong is, thank God, so universally recognized by all of us in this Colony that there is no need for me to repeat here last to-night what I said at the session of our Legislative Council.\n\nMutual Understanding\n\nBut you cannot have co-operation without mutual understanding, and one's first duty to one's neighbour is to get to know him and his needs and to let him get to know you and yours. This process requires, just as all physical processes require, suitable conditions of temperature and atmosphere; the essential psychological condition for the establishment of mutual understanding, and thereby of co-operation, is, believe me, a friendship. And therefore I pray and hope and trust that, whatever faults or imperfections there may have been in the organisation or...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 552257, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936", "page_number": 32, "title": "CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936", "content_text": "## \n\n: execution of our arrangements for this happy visit, our guests will leave Hongkong with the same feeling as that with which my wife and I left Canton—a sense of abiding friendship.\n\nAnd in that hope and trust I ask you, Ladies and Gentlemen of Hongkong, to rise and drink to the health of our distinguished visitors, associating the toast with the names of His Excellency the Chairman of the Provincial Government of Kwangtung and His Honour the Mayor of Canton.\n\n## General Huang Replies\n\nAcknowledging the toast, General Huang Mu-sung said:\n\nTo-day, in accordance with instructions from Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, we have come to return Your Excellency's visit. I feel much honoured and thankful for the overwhelming welcome accorded to us. It is my great regret that owing to pressure of work, the arrangements made for Your Excellency and Lady Caldecott's visit to Canton were rather crude and I feel that we do not deserve the praise Your Excellency has just showered upon us. I am greatly impressed by Your Excellency's remarks regarding co-operation and mutual understanding and I must say that this entirely coincides with the ideals and principles of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the late leader of the Kuomintang and of our present national leader, Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek.\n\nI have to thank you further for extending to us the privilege of inspecting the imposing edifice which houses the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation as well as the great Shing Mun Dam project. The progress Hongkong has made in public works, which I must frankly say far surpasses our efforts in Canton, has given us a very good impression and no doubt will serve as a source of inspiration to us, which I regard as one of the important unexpected results of our visit.\n\n## Pages From Sages\n\nNow let me quote a few passages from our Sages to show the Chinese ideals about friendship so that we may have a common foundation and goal for our future efforts. Our Classics say \"Making friends with the good and being kind to your neighbour is the precious asset of a nation.\" Another passage reads \"When nations enjoy peace and order, the world is then pacified\"—in other words world peace depends on the internal stability of nations.\n\nAnother passage says: \"Lip service is not sufficient; you must put words into actions.\"\n\nStill another passage says \"When you ask your friend for a favour you must be prepared to do him one in return.\" All this represents the spirit of friendship and mutual understanding, which coincides with the sentiments just expressed by our kind host.\n\nHenceforward let us show our friendship by deeds and give practical expression to our spirit of mutual confidence. I believe the Mayor, Mr. Tseng Yang-fu, now wishes to add a few words to what I have just said.\n\n## Mayor's Speech\n\nMr. Tseng Yang-fu said:\n\nIt is with the greatest pleasure that I avail myself of this opportunity to say a few words to express my very sincere appreciation and thanks for the warm welcome you have accorded us since our arrival this morning. My wife and I consider it a great fortune to have the privilege of paying our first visit to Hongkong since my transfer to South China, and of meeting you and making your personal acquaintance on an occasion which I believe will have an important bearing on the future relationship between Hongkong and Canton, and we have been deeply impressed by the wonderful strides Hongkong has made in reconstruction and more so by the warmth and friendliness with which we have been received.\n\nI need hardly emphasize that we entirely endorse the statement our kind host has just made that the spirit of friendship should form the basis of our relations and I desire to assure you that Canton will not only be prepared to reciprocate your friendship but will work for such mutual co-operation and assistance as would enable our friendly relations to show concrete results.\n\nThe Chinese people in their relations and dealings with others have always stressed peace and friendship. I believe I am not wrong in saying that love of peace is an outstanding quality of the Chinese character and the spirit of friendship is one of our underlying moral principles. Throughout our history of more than 4,000 years our great sages, philosophers and statesmen have favoured peace and harmony among nations.\n\n### Love of Peace\n\nThe late Dr. Sun Yat-sen, founder of the Chinese Kuomintang and the Chinese Republic, advocated universal brotherhood and believed that in order to realise the ideal of international peace, \"we must unify the world upon the foundation of our ancient morality and love of peace, and bring about a universal rule of equality and fraternity.\" Our present efforts to promote friendly relations with other countries are based on this principle and we are convinced that it is only through the realisation of this basic principle that peace can ever be made secure and permanent.\n\nIt is to be noted with gratification that in recent years the bonds of Anglo-Chinese friendship have greatly strengthened. The Chinese people appreciate your increasingly friendly spirit as manifested in the material support which the British Government has given to the Chinese currency stabilisation scheme and in its more recent action in extending huge export credits to China. We are appreciative of your country's active interest in our welfare and we know that the assistance we are receiving will stimulate our people to further efforts in the path of national recovery.\n\n### Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek's Views\n\nOur national leader, Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, believes that national relations must be built on the foundation of genuine friendship and he knows that British friendship is to be much desired. He told a prominent news correspondent in the course of an interview at Whampoa that it was his lifelong ambition to promote a relationship of true and lasting friendship between Great Britain and China.\n\nHere down in the south we hope that with political stability achieved and with certain obstacles to trade removed, it will be possible to inaugurate a new era in the relations between Hongkong and Canton. As I explained in a recent speech at a meeting of the Canton Rotary Club, the prosperity of Hongkong and Canton is really interdependent, and that continued economic rivalry between the two centres must react unfavourably upon both.\n\n### Big Programme\n\nFor the restoration of prosperity of our city we are embarking upon a gigantic programme of economic reconstruction and in this connection we require foreign assistance given in a spirit of absolute friendliness. We shall welcome foreign investments and co-operation, particularly from Hongkong, our close neighbour. Now that our internal stability is reached and factors such as unrest and insecurity arising from civil warfare, banditry and Communist menace, that have been obstructing progress, have diminished, we are able to accord complete protection to investments and industries. With friendly relations which are bound to lead to mutual assistance and with favourable economic conditions resulting from the development of air communications, shipping, and railway, I have no doubt that Hongkong and Canton in the next few years or perhaps in the very near future will prosper and take the premier trade position of the Far East.\n\nYour Excellency and Lady Caldecott, permit me to assure you again that my wife and I have thoroughly enjoyed our visit and the elaborate banquet you are giving us to-night. I will conclude with the earnest hope that you will honour us with further visits to Canton not in a too distant future and that the personal contacts we have made during this visit will be carried to very useful purposes.\n\n## Those Present Were\n\n| Name | Title/Designation |\n| --- | --- |\n| H.E. and Lady Caldecott | |\n| General Huang Mu-sung | |\n| H.H. Mr. and Mme. Tseng Yang-fu | |\n| H.E. Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Little | K.C.B. |\n| H.E. Major General and Mrs. A. W. Bartholomew | |\n| Dr. Philip K. C. Tyau | |\n| Colonel Li Fong | |\n| General Gaston K.; Wong | |\n| Mr. H. R. Phillips | C.M.G., O.B.E. |\n| Rear-Admiral and Mrs. C. G. Sedgwick | |\n| Hon. Mr. R. A. C. and North | |\n| Mr. Chang Yuen-nan | |\n| Hon. Mr. C. G. and Mrs. Alabaster | |\n| Hon. Mr. W. J. and Mrs. Carrie | |\n| Hon. Mr. Edwin and Mrs. Taylor | |\n| Hon. Mr. R. M. and Mrs. Henderson | |\n| Hon. Mr. J. J. and Mrs. Paterson | |\n| Hon. Dr. R. H. and Mrs. Kotewall | |\n| H.H. Mr. Justice J. J. and Mrs. Hayden | |\n| Brigadier H. G. and Mrs. Seth-Smith | |\n| Hon. Comdr. G. F. Hole | R.N. |\n| Hon. Dr. A. R. and Mrs. Wellington | |\n| Hon. Dr. S. W. and Mrs. T'so | |\n| Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau | |\n| Hon. Mr. M. K. and Mrs. Lo | |\n| Hon. Mr. S. H. and Mrs. Dodwell | |\n| Hon. Mr. M. T. Johnson | |\n| Sir W. W. Hornell | |\n| Mr. V. M. Grayburn | |\n| Mr. J. Brearley | |\n| Col. H. C. Harrison | D.S.O. |\n| Wing Comdr. A. G. and Mrs. Bishop | |\n| Mr. G. R. Sayer | |\n| Mr. W. Schofield | |\n| Mr. E. W. Hamilton | |\n| Major and Mrs. R. D. Walker | |\n| Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Pelham | |\n| Major V. E. Duclos | |\n| Mr. P. L. Collisson | O.B.E. |\n| Col. R. C. B. Anderson | M.C. |\n| Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Butters | |\n| Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Forbes | |\n| Mr. Li Yau-tsun | C.B.E. |\n| Mr. and Mrs. Ho Kom-tong | |\n| Mr. Li Sing-hui | |\n| Mr. J. R. Masson | |\n| Mr. and Mrs. Eu Tong-sen | |\n| Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tam | |\n| Mr. Lo Wing-kit | |\n| Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Hall | |\n| Mr. Tang Shiu-kin | M.B.E. |\n| Mr. Ma Tsui-chiu | |\n| Mr. Wong Man-lam | |\n| Mr. C. Champkin | M.J. |\n| Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Taggart | |\n| M. F. Key | |\n| Mr. A. Morris | |\n| Mr. and Mrs. B. C. K. Hawkins | |\n| Mr. R. I. Todd | |\n| Miss Phillips | |\n| Comdr. A. Sweny | R.N. |\n| Mr. P. J. Howorth | |\n| I. M. B. P. Francklin | R.N. |\n| Mr. Tsang Tsun-on | |\n| Capt. W. J. R. Cragg | A.D.C. |\n| Mr. H. J. Crutwell | Private Secretary |", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 552259, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936", "page_number": 34, "title": "CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936", "content_text": "# luc no 3 \n\nExtracted from the \n\n**SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST** \n\ndated \n\n6th November, 1936. \n\n## CANTON VISITORS \n\n### CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BANQUET HELD \n\n#### HON. MR. DODWELL'S HOPES FOR STABILISED CURRENCY \n\n#### GOODWILL MESSAGES \n\n33 \n\nGeneral Huang Mu-sung, Chairman of the Provincial Government of Kwangtung, and Mr. Tseng Yang-fu, Mayor of Canton, were the guests last night of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce and the Hongkong Branch of the China Association, which entertained the visitors at a banquet in the Roof Garden of the Hongkong Hotel. \n\nThe hope that the new Canton Government would stabilise its currency, and thus create a \"Merchants' Paradise,\" was voiced by the Chairman of the Committee of the Chamber and China Association (the Hon. Mr. Stanley H. Dodwell), who presided over a large gathering, thoroughly representative of the Hongkong Community, and who proposed the toast to the distinguished visitors. \n\nAlso present at the banquet were the members of the trade delegation from Canton, which arrived yesterday morning. With the Governor's party they were also entertained at tiffin by a group of Chinese business men when a speech of welcome was given by the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall. \n\nGeneral Huang and Mr. Tseng will return to Canton this morning. \n\nWith the Chairman of the Provincial Government and the Mayor of Canton were other members of the official party, Dr. Philip K. C. Tyau (Special Delegate for Foreign Affairs), Colonel Li Fong (Secretary to the Mayor) and Mr. Chang Yuen-nan (Counsellor to the Chairman). \n\nGeneral Gaston K. Wong (Special Commissioner for Hainan Island), who chanced to be in Hongkong, accepted the Committee's invitation to be present. \n\nH. E. the Commander-in-Chief (Sir Charles Little, K.C.B.), was unable to attend on account of the reception given by the Consul-General for the U.S.A. in honour of Rear-Admiral H. E. Yarnell, Commander-in-Chief of the United States Asiatic Fleet. H. E. the Officer-Commanding (Major-General A. W. Bartholomew, C.B., D.S.O.), was present; also Consul-General for Canton (Mr. Herbert Phillips, C.M.G., O.B.E.), the Commodore (Rear-Admiral Č. G. Sedgwick), the Colonial Secretary (the Hon. Mr. R. A. C. North) and the members of the Executive and Legislative Councils, except one or two prevented by indisposition or absence from the Colony. His Honour the Chief Justice was unable to attend as he left the Colony yesterday to attend a Full Court in Shanghai. \n\nFrom Canton there attended Mr. M. A. Annett (Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce), Mr. G. E. Huygen (Chairman of the Foreign Chamber of Commerce), Mr. F. A. Nixon (Postal Commissioner), and Mr. D. K. Little (Chinese Customs Commissioner). \n\nAt the last moment Mr. Dai Enki, of the China National Aviation Corporation, Managing Director, who arrived in the Colony yesterday afternoon on the first 'plane to connect Hongkong with the Chinese air mail service, was able to accept an invitation to be present. \n\n### Trade Delegation \n\nThe members of the Canton Commercial Delegation who arrived in the Colony by the morning steamer, also attended the banquet, as did those from the Fatshan.\n\nOther guests were: Sir William Hornell (Vice-Chancellor of Hong Kong University), Mr. G. Clinton Pelham (H. M. Trade Commissioner), Mr. A. H. Forbes (Commissioner of Customs, Kowloon & District), Mr. H. R. Butters (Postmaster General), Major R. D. Walker (Manager of the Kowloon Canton Railway), Mr. Li Sing-kui (Chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce), Mr. J. M. Wong (Vice-Chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce) and Dr. Li Shu-fan (Senior Member of the Urban Council). \n\nSir Robert Ho Tung, the Superintendent of Imports and Exports (Mr. E. W. Hamilton), the Canadian Trade Commissioner (Major V. E. Duclos), and the Chairman of the Hongkong Chinese Bankers' Association (Mr. Li To-nan) were unavoidably prevented from being present. \n\n### Chairman's Speech \n\nIn proposing the toast of \"Our Distinguished Visitors,\" Mr. Dodwell said: \n\nIt is my privilege to-night, on behalf of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce and of the Hong Kong Branch of the China Association, to extend a most cordial welcome to our two guests of honour, His Excellency the Chairman of the Provincial Government of Kwangtung, and His Honour the Mayor of Canton, as well as to our many other distinguished guests from Canton and Hongkong.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 552260, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936", "page_number": 35, "title": "CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936", "content_text": "# \n\nNever before in the history of this Chamber have we enjoyed the distinction of doing honour to both the Chairman of the Provincial Government and to the Mayor of Canton at the same time. The occasion is indeed one that calls for a standard of eloquence far beyond my capabilities. I can but do my best and if, in the course of doing so, I should strike an occasional note which appears to our guests as too informal for the occasion, I would remind them that their visit is informal and the time is after dinner.\n\nIn introducing our official visitors I must of necessity be brief, for the full list of important posts they have already occupied would take far too long to record in the time at my disposal.\n\nHis Excellency General Huang Mu-sung is one of China's senior soldiers. He has been President of the National Military Academy and is entitled to regard most of China's present military officers as his pupils. He studied military tactics in Great Britain and Germany and has investigated military affairs on behalf of his Government in both Europe and America. He has the unique distinction of being China's first delegate at the International Disarmament Conference, and, as special Commissioner for Thibet and Chairman of the Thibetan Commission, he rendered service to his Government.\n\n## Mayor's Career\n\nHis Honour Mr. Tsang Yang-fu was a graduate of Peiyang and Pittsburgh Universities. During his brilliant career he has been Director of political training at Canton, Commissioner of Reconstruction in Kwangtung Provincial Government, Director of the political department of the Whampoa Military Academy, Vice-Chairman of the National Reconstruction Commission, Vice-Minister of Railways and a Member of the Central Executive Committee of the Kuomintang since 1929.\n\nMr. T. L. Soong, the Commissioner of Finance, was to have been with us, but has unfortunately been prevented by illness from doing so. We wish him a speedy recovery.\n\nDr. Philip Tyau, the Special Delegate for Foreign Affairs, was previously Minister to Panama and Cuba and Consul General in the Straits Settlements. Being an old friend of mine, I am particularly pleased that circumstances have brought him to Canton. We first met one another when he was at Cambridge, more years ago than either of he or I care to remember. One of the subjects besides Law which he took up at Cambridge with enthusiasm was lawn tennis. Many are the games we have played together and too many are the times when, I regret to say, that powerful forehand drive of his left me standing impotent and disconsolate on the court. If Dr. Tyau's diplomacy is as forceful as his tennis, I foresee a period of great activity in H.B.M. Consulate on the Shameen, but knowing Philip Tyau and Herbert Phillips as well as I do, we can rest assured that the game will be played in a true sporting spirit from start to finish. (Applause).\n\nColonel Li Fang was well known to many of us when he was Commissioner for Foreign Affairs in Hankow, since when he has gained valuable experience as his country's Consul General in Siberia, at Novo Simbirsk.\n\nMr. Chang Yuen-nan, counsellor to the Chairman, was a graduate of Nanking University and the Military Academy of Japan, and he has held many important military posts in the capital.\n\nFrom that all too brief account of the distinguished careers of our official guests, it will be seen that they bring to their high offices a reputation and experience which justifies us in confidently looking forward during their administration to an era of recovery and progress. (Applause).\n\nWe are also honoured to have with us to-night a commercial delegation composed of Canton's leading business and professional men. The delegation is led by Mr. Ho Tsap-ping, the Chairman of the United Chambers of Commerce of Kwangtung, who, by a happy coincidence, is closely connected in business with your Chairman, a relationship which must surely facilitate that closer co-operation between our two Chambers which we all desire. (Applause).\n\nAs I mentioned during our Goodwill visit to Canton last year, Mr. Ho and I are colleagues in a company to which our Chinese friends long ago thoughtlessly gave the name of \"Teen Cheang,\" \"Heavenly Prosperity\". We frankly confessed that we wished our friends had given us some other name offering more promise of immediate reward, but this year we have every confidence that, in the merchants' paradise which Your Excellency is about to create by the stabilisation of the currency, we shall be able to discount on earth a little of the prosperity coming to us in heaven. (Laughter).\n\n## Stabilisation Benefits\n\nI am perfectly serious when I say that stabilisation of the currency would create a traders' paradise; stabilisation is his dream, violent fluctuation his nightmare and nothing, in the opinion of this Chamber, would be more conducive to recovery than a stable exchange in South China. We therefore look forward with confidence to the national dollar shortly becoming its recognised currency.\n\nBy a happy coincidence, there occurred to-day an incident which draws still closer the bonds of commercial union which inevitably link China and Hongkong. I refer to the first landing at Kai Tak of the aeroplane service which carries mails and passengers between Shanghai and Canton. It is most satisfactory to all of us that this very natural and sensible arrangement has now been made. Hongkong has always been given the benefit of the domestic rate in respect of charges on mail between here and China. I am glad to learn that a similar rule will apply to the air mail link now inaugurated.\n\nIt is a matter for great regret to us that we have not been able to show the commercial party industrial development in Hongkong on anything like the scale they showed it to us in Canton last year.\n\nThe remarkable progress we witnessed during our enjoyable visit fully bears out the description of it given by the American Economic Mission in their recent report that \"a vast change is coming over China, a modernisation that as compared with 10 or even five years ago, marks many centuries.\" That phrase, I think, aptly describes the great strides made in all directions and provides a striking contrast to the old exploded idea that a century of change in China is the equivalent of but a few years of change in Europe. If His Honour the Mayor succeeds, as I sincerely hope he will, in carrying out the great schemes he has in mind for the improvement of his City and the welfare of his countrymen, his administration in Canton will assuredly mark a further century of progress.\n\n## Unification Agreement\n\nBut, in my view, of all China's achievements, the unification of the country stands out above the rest. We used to think of unification as a dream that could never come true; to-day it is a reality—and a reality, Gentlemen, which pays a far greater tribute than any words of mine, to the outstanding leadership of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek and to the wise policies of the Central Government. (Loud applause).\n\nAnd now a few words on a topic which I am accused of wearing threadbare. His Honour the Mayor said last week that the prosperity of Hongkong depends upon the prosperity of Canton and vice versa; we entirely agree with him, but in the light of the disastrous results of the attempts by almost all nations to create their own prosperity within their own borders, without the help of their neighbours, His Honour might have gone still further and said that no nation can sustain and develop its domestic prosperity without the assistance of an ever expanding world prosperity. In other words, neither national nor international recovery will ever be permanently achieved until economic reciprocity and co-operation will take the place of economic isolation and retaliation.\n\nI make no apology, above all in this Colony, for wearing this subject threadbare, for every time an opportunity occurs to raise it, I find fresh and encouraging evidence that Economic Nationalism as practised to-day, has been proved a failure.\n\n## Dr. Koo's View\n\nIn Dr. Wellington Koo's address, on behalf of China to the Assembly of the League of Nations at Geneva, is this significant paragraph:\n\n\"In view of the unrelaxed pursuit of the policy of seeking national self-sufficiency by methods of economic jugglery, it is doubtful that the road to economic recovery is already clear. The dream of economic nationalism has not yet lost its spell over the nations of the world. Barriers to trade of all kinds continue to hamper trade and impede development.”\n\nThe inference to be drawn from that statement is surely that if other nations are prepared to remove some of the barriers now obstructing international trade, such as quotas, prohibitive tariffs, monopolies and exchange restrictions, China will follow suit. Whether or not that inference is correct, it was never more essential in the interests of world peace, that the risk of misunderstanding between nations should be reduced to a minimum and every opportunity created for frank and helpful discussion of the many problems that arise. It is our earnest hope, so far as Hongkong and South China are concerned, that the personal contacts made between us during this exchange of visits may develop into friendships which will create such opportunities, and still further strengthen and promote the bonds of unity between this Colony and her great neighbour. (Loud applause).\n\nIn proposing the toast of the evening, I wish to offer a word of explanation to our other guests, who hold positions of leadership in Canton and Hongkong. We ask them to regard themselves on this occasion more in the light of hosts than guests. We thank them all for accepting our invitation to unite with us to-night in doing honour to \"Our Distinguished Guests from Canton,\" which is the toast I now ask them to join with us in drinking, coupling it with the names of His Excellency the Chairman of the Kwangtung Provincial Government, His Honour the Mayor of Canton and the Chairman of the Kwangtung Provincial Chamber of Commerce.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 552262, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936", "page_number": 37, "title": "CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936", "content_text": "## Stokes & Master (Mr. D. B. Johnson); The Kailan Mining Administration (Mr. W. Wright); Messrs. Ed. Keller & Co., Ltd., (Mr. H. A. Keller); Messrs. Kunst & Albers (Mr. W. Egge); Messrs. Lowe, Bingham & Matthews (Mr. J. Fleming); Messrs. W. R. Loxley & Co., (China); Ltd., (Mr. T. A. Mitchell); Messrs. Mackinnon, Mackenzie & Co., (The Hon. Mr. M. T. Johnson, Mr. D. W. MacE and Mr. A. W. Hay-Edie); Mrs. John Manners & Co., Ltd., (Mr. W. J. Hansen); Messrs. Maxim & Co., (Mr. J. F. B. Ribeiro); The Mercantile Bank (Mr. R. Kennedy); The Mitsui Bussan Kaisha (Mr. K. Numata); The Netherlands Trading Society (Mr. J. C. Mantel); The Nippon Yussen Kaisha (Mr. K. Watanabe); The Orient Tobacco Manufactory Ltd., (Mr. E. de Chaffoy); Messrs. Pentreath & Co., (Mr. G. A. Pentreath); Messrs. Petersen & Co., (Mr. H. Arfas); Mr. G. H. Potts; Messrs. Reiss Bradley & Co., (Mr. K. S. Morrison and Mr. J. Ormiston); Mr. E. M. Raymond; Messrs. Robertson, Wilson & Co., Ltd., (Mr. G. W. Sewell); Messrs. Shewan Tomes & Co., (Mr. I. W. Shewan); Messrs. David Sassoon & Co., (Mr. A. H. Compton); The E. D. Sassoon Banking Co., Ltd., (Mr. A. Raymond); Messrs. Stewart Brothers (Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin and Mr. H. R. B. Hancock); The Swedish Chinese Export & Import Co., Ltd., (Mr. B. Astington); The Union Insurance Society (Mr. W. R. Mansfield); The Union Trading Co., Ltd., (Mr. S. M. Churn); The Union Waterboat Co., Ltd., (Mr. A. Utoomal); Messrs. C. I. Bowker & Assudamal Co., (Mr. P. Vaswani); Messrs. Watanmal Boolchand (Mr. W. Boolchand); Messrs. A. S. Watson & Co., Ltd., (Mr. J. E. Jupp); Messrs. Harry Wicking & Co., Ltd., (Mr. H. Owen Hughes); Messrs. Wilkinson & Grist (Mr. D. H. Blake).\n\n## HONGKONG-CANTON TIES\n\n### Friendship Increased By Visit, Says General Huang\n\nIn an interview with a S.C.M. Post representative yesterday, General Huang Mu-sung, Chairman of the Kwangtung Provincial Government, made the following statement regarding the visit to Hongkong: \n\n\"The relations between Great Britain and China have been traditionally friendly and those between Hongkong and Canton are particularly close and important. Two months ago, His Excellency Sir Andrew Caldecott, the Governor, was kind enough to pay a visit to Generalissimo Chiang and ourselves in Canton, thereby further strengthening the bonds of our friendship. Acting on instructions from Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, and the wish of the people that we should return that visit, I, in company with Mayor Tseng Yang-fu, have come to Hongkong.\n\n\"I am most thankful for and deeply impressed by the most cordial and impressive welcome accorded to us by the authorities of Hongkong and by the enthusiasm shown by our nationals here. I am particularly delighted to have had the opportunity of making personal contacts with the high officials of the Hongkong Government as well as leaders of the local community and representatives of the various Chinese public organisations.\n\n\"We are working for the prosperity of both Hongkong and Canton, and we feel quite confident that, after this visit, our friendship and co-operation will be increased and lead to useful results. I earnestly hope that in future we shall meet each other more often and exchange views for achieving progress, and promoting the welfare, of our two cities, and strengthening the ties of friendship between Great Britain and China.”\n\n## CHINESE TIFFIN\n\n### Businessmen Entertain At Hongkong Hotel\n\n#### SPEECHES OF WELCOME\n\nGeneral Huang Mu-sung, Chairman of the Kwangtung Provincial Government, and Mr. Tseng Yang-fu, Mayor of Canton, were the guests of honour at a tiffin in the Hongkong Hotel Roof Garden yesterday, when they were entertained by a group of leading Chinese business men. Other guests included the trade delegation which arrived from Canton yesterday morning.\n\nIn proposing a toast to General Huang and Mr. Tseng, the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, who spoke in Chinese, said:\n\n\"The visit of His Excellency the Chairman of the Provincial Government of Kwangtung and His Honour the Mayor of Canton has given unbounded pleasure to the whole community of Hongkong. The warmth of their welcome has seldom been equalled. It was but in September last that Governor Sir Andrew Caldecott called on Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek in Canton, when he had the opportunity of meeting many high officials there, and of cementing the friendly relations between Kwangtung and Hongkong. To-day, so soon after that visit, His Excellency the Chairman, General Huang Mu-sung, and His Honour Mayor Tseng Yang-fu honour Hongkong with a visit. This is clear evidence of the harmonious friendship between the Authorities of the two places, and also of the increasingly cordial relations between China and Great Britain.\n\n\"Of the population of Hongkong about 97 per cent. are Chinese. Canton and Hongkong are closely related, geographically, commercially, and even from the point of view of peace and good order. Last night at the banquet at Government House, His Excellency the Chairman very aptly likened Canton and Hongkong to two sisters. I venture to make two other comparisons. Canton is as a mansion, and Hongkong its gateway; Canton is as the human trunk, and Hongkong its throat.\n\n\"Fortunes Linked. A few days ago His Honour the Mayor, speaking at a meeting of the Rotary Club in Canton, said somewhat to the effect that if Canton prospered, Hongkong would also prosper; if Canton suffered, Hongkong would also suffer; that, in short, the two places are interdependent. There can be no doubt that Canton and Hongkong share their prosperity and adversity, and are intimately responsive to each other in ebb and in flow.\n\n\"A few days ago, when I went up to Canton to attend the State funeral of the late Mr. Hu Han-min, I was overwhelmed by the unbounded hospitality of His Excellency the Chairman and of His Honour the Mayor. Though the conversations I had with them were short, they were not too short to enable me to realise that they had already gained thorough knowledge of local conditions. Now, they have come personally to Hongkong, and are seeing for themselves the conditions of the Chinese in particular, and of the Colony in general. Their knowledge will thus be enhanced, for 'to see with the eye is better than to hear with the ear,' just as one personal contact is better than a hundred letters.\n\n\"Both the Chairman and the Mayor love the people, and are assiduous in their efforts for their welfare. Since the assumption of their high offices, they have introduced what is modern, and abolished what is obsolete. They have upheld law and order, and they know the needs and heed the aspirations of the people.\n\n\"Hongkong happily also has as its Governor Sir Andrew Caldecott who has understanding and sympathy, vision and ability. Thus, like 'the echoing sound or the responding spirit', friendly co-operation will, of a certainty, be forthcoming, to the benefit of the two places.\n\n\"Able Assistants. Moreover, all those who have accompanied the Chairman and the Mayor on this visit are men of outstanding ability. Among the officials there are, for instance, Dr. Tyau, Colonel Li Fong, General Wong Keung, and Colonel Chang Yuan-man. Among the commercial party there are, among others too numerous to name, Mr. Ho Chap-ping and Mr. Chau Tin-pong who, with their colleagues, form a distinguished party. Our pleasure has been enhanced by the presence of His Majesty's Consul-General in Canton, Mr. Herbert Phillips, and of other prominent citizens of the Colony, official and unofficial, British and Chinese.\n\n\"Last night at Government House, His Excellency the Chairman quoted this happy saying: 'To befriend the one's good neighbour, and to co-operate with him, is a precious asset of a nation.' This precept is being carried into practice by Canton and Hongkong to-day.\n\n\"My fellow-hosts and I sincerely hope that our distinguished guests will not measure the extent of our respect and admiration for them by the inadequacy of the arrangements which we have made for their welcome and entertainment. We wish them every success in their high endeavours, and we wish Kwangtung peace and prosperity. Gentlemen, I now ask you to raise your glasses and drink with me to the health of His Excellency General Huang Mu-sung and Mr. Tseng Yang-fu.\"\n\nThe toast was responded to by Gen. Huang and Mr. Tseng, who spoke in Cantonese.\n\n#### Gen. Huang's Response\n\nIn coming to Hongkong with the Mayor Mr. Tseng Yang-fu to return the visit of His Excellency Sir Andrew Caldecott, I have been accorded the warmest welcome and I feel I have been greatly honoured. It is almost two years since I last visited Hongkong. On coming here again this time, I am glad to see with my own eyes the progress in trade and industry, the prosperity of the market, and the bright and harmonious views from every aspect. The economic depression has affected world trade generally, but Hongkong is able to stand out against all. You Gentlemen and the Government are to be congratulated for your efforts which have had such satisfactory results.\n\nChina's poverty has been due to two reasons—political instability and want of co-operation between Government and people. Fortunately, the country is now united, law and order are enforced, and...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 552263, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936", "page_number": 38, "title": "CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936", "content_text": "# LOV\n## 37\n\nThe government made a reality. The only way to save China from poverty is economic reconstruction. As regards economic elements, there is nothing beyond capital and labour. The essential requirement is co-operation between the Government and the people. Co-operation progresses by steps. First, it is necessary to have economic concatenations. By concatenation is meant the concentration of resources and useful men and the linking up of economy connections. The vital point lies with the reputable leaders of the Community and their efforts to start and work, and with the Government in its duty to afford protection. I can say for certain that with mutual assistance and co-operation, there is nothing which cannot be done.\n\nWe know very well that the prosperity of Hongkong and Canton is really interdependent. You, Gentlemen, and Dr. Kotewall are distinguished men of Hongkong. You have taken keen interest and led others in economic enterprises, thereby eliciting the admiration of the community and the respect of the Government. It gives me great pleasure to be with all of you here today. It is my earnest hope that you will, with the same spirit as you have done in the past, take a lead in the economic developments of Kwangtung. It is my hope too that other gentlemen in China will, on hearing of such news, rise and help to carry out the national economic scheme for saving the country from poverty.\n\n## Mayor's Reply\n\nDuring my present visit to Hongkong with Chairman Huang, I have been given the warmest welcome and finest entertainment by Hongkong Government and fellow-countrymen. I and our cannot express how much I am indebted to them. You have again today entertained me at a lunch party and I fully enjoy your princely hospitality. You have also spoken kindly of me. I am so touched that I can find no words to express my thanks. I hope the people of Hongkong and Canton will remain in the friendliest terms and spare no efforts in working for the prosperity of the two cities and reviving the trade of both places, so that commerce and industry may flourish and the people be enriched. When this is achieved, we should have a grand fete to celebrate our success, and I shall take the opportunity to be your host and invite you all to honour me with your presence.\n\nI believe that my hope will be realized in the very near future. I now ask you all to drink together with me and I wish you health.\n\n## The Hosts\n\nThe hosts were: Mr. R. H. Kotewall, Dr. S. W. Tso, Messrs. T. N. Chau, M. K. Lo, Sir Shouson Chow, Sir Robert Ho Tung, Dr. S. N. Chau, Messrs. Shou J. Chen, Ho Kom-tong, Kan Tong-po, Dr. Li Shu-fan, Messrs. Li Sing-kui, Li To-nam, Li Yau-tsun, Lo Wing-kit, W. N. T. Tam, B. Wong Tape, J. M. Wong.\n\n## CHINESE CHAMBER Give Tea Party in Honour Of Canton Officials\n\n### CORDIALITY PREVAILS\n\nIn honour of the visit here of His Excellency the Kwangtung Provincial Chairman, General Huang Mu-sung, and H. H. the Mayor of Canton, Mr. Tseng Yang-fu, the members of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce gave a tea party reception in the Chamber's hall yesterday afternoon. The Canton Governor and Mayor arrived together with His Majesty's Consul-General at Canton, Mr. H. Phillips, and Chinese Unofficial members of the Legislative Council.\n\nAt the entrance of the Chamber, the eminent visitors were welcomed by Mr. Li Sing-kui and other members.\n\nThree bows to the Chinese national flag and the portrait of the late Dr. Sun Yat-sen marked the commencement of the proceedings. The will of the late Dr. Sun Yat-sen was read by the Chamber's Secretary, Mr. H. Y. Tso. All the hosts then bowed ceremoniously to the Canton Governor and Mayor, who bowed in acknowledgment.\n\nThe Chinese national anthem was played by the band of the Chung Sing Benevolent Society.\n\nThroughout the reception, the most cordial and happy spirit prevailed. The Canton Governor and Mayor, who of course made their speeches in Cantonese, stressed the importance of promoting better relations between Hongkong and Canton, which sentiments were loudly applauded.\n\nWhen General Huang remarked that relations between Great Britain and China were improving every day, and the relations between Hongkong and Canton had been brought much closer through the able services of His Majesty's Consul-General, Mr. Phillips, he received applause from the gathering.\n\nAfter the speeches, the Canton Governor stayed for some time exchanging views with the merchants, and conversed freely with Mr. Li Sing-kui, Mr. Wong Tape, and others.\n\nThe visit attracted great Chinese interest as the national flag was flown everywhere in town. A crowd of many hundreds lined the Praya outside the Chamber to see the arrival of the Canton officials.\n\nThose present were: His Excellency General Huang Mu-sung (Chairman of the Kwangtung Provincial Government), H. H. Mr. Tseng Yang-fu (Mayor of Canton), Mr. Herbert Phillips, C.M.G., O.B.E., (British Consul-General, Canton), Colonel Li Fong (Secretary of the Municipal Government of Canton), Mr. Chang Yuen-nan, the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, Hon. Mr. S. W. Tso, Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau, Mr. Li Sing-kui, Mr. J. M. Wong, Mr. Tai Tak-fu (Chinese Invoice Officer of Hongkong), Mr. Li Yau-tsun, C.B.E., Mr. Ho Kom-tong, Mr. Fung Heung-chuen, Mr. Chan Pak-shuen, Mr. Li Chi-chung, Mr. Chan Kam-po, Dr. Li Shu-fan, Mr. Kong Chi-ying, Mr. Ho Chap-ping, Mr. Chow Din-pong, Mr. Chan Yuk-chim, Mr. Li Lu-chao, Mr. Chin Shu-fan, Mr. Lau Kok-ho, Mr. Chung Ping-fung, Mr. Wan Man-hing, Mr. Yao Pek-lung (Director of the Canton Navigation Bureau), Mr. Tong Ying-hua (Director of the China Merchants Steam Navigation Company), Mr. W. J. Wen, Mr. Lo Ying-yu, Mr. Shen Hsiao-chin, Mr. Lam Fong-pak, Mr. Tsam Shiu-sum, Mr. Tang Chung-put, General Chen Kee-yau, Mr. Choi Cheong, Mr. Chan Chung-pik, Mr. Au Yeung-kee, Mr. Chan Kwong-chung, Mr. Lam Po-tin, Mr. Wong Cheuk-nam, Mr. Tse Tsun-on, Mr. Tai An-kay, Mr. Tang Shiu-kin, Mr. Philip Gockchin, Mr. Jackman To, Mr. Kwok Chan, Mr. Ip Lan-cauen, Mr. W. N. Thomas Tam, Mr. Lo Wing-kit, Mr. Peter Sin, Mr. Ho Leung, Dr. F. I. Tseung, Mr. Ngan Shing-kwan, Mr. Wong Tape, Mr. Yung Chi-ming, Mr. Yung Koon-man, Mr. Kwan Shu-chung, Mr. Li Po-kwai, Mr. Li Jor-shan, Mr. Lau Yak-wan, Mr. Lau King-tsing, Mr. Fung Kee-cheuk, Mr. Lam Chi-fung, Mr. Fung Ping-fan, and many others.\n\n## Trade Relations\n\nSpeaking in Chinese, the Chairman of the Chamber, Mr. Li Sing-kui, said: \"In extending our most sincere welcome to His Excellency General Huang Mu-sung and Mr. H. Phillips and all the distinguished guests here today, we feel that we have been greatly honoured by the presence of such an eminent assembly. We, as the overseas Chinese merchants in Hongkong, have paid the keenest attention to the welfare of China. Therefore, we have been looking forward a long time for an opportunity to meet and hear the views of leaders of the Chinese Government. Such an opportunity is rare.\n\n\"It is a gratifying factor that relations between Canton and Hongkong have been very close. Many of our guests today are leaders in various businesses in Canton. In the past, the Canton merchants have given the Chinese merchants in Hongkong the most helpful co-operation in the international trade promoting. Such mutual co-operation we have always greatly appreciated. It is, indeed, unnecessary to say that all the time the Canton merchants have tried their very best, striving for new developments and wider fields for promotion of foreign trade. Therefore, we hope that the happy function today will leave a good impression on their mind of our desire for friendship.\n\n\"On the other hand, we are equally assured that in his political readjustment programme for Kwangtung, General Huang Mu-sung will pay full attention to the livelihood and welfare of the overseas Chinese, to whom it is hoped that he will continue to render his most valuable advice and help from time to time.\n\n\"In conclusion, on behalf of all members of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, I reiterate our hearty welcome and wish His Excellency General Huang Mu-sung good health and prosperity.\"\n\nThe Vice-Chairman of the Chamber, Mr. J. M. Wong, also made a brief speech of welcome.\n\n## Address by Canton Governor\n\nSpeaking from his own experience as a traveller who has visited all parts of the world with the exception of South America and Australia, General Huang Mu-sung said that he was delighted to see that wherever he went, there was a Chinese Chamber of Commerce. To enter a Chinese Chamber of Commerce abroad was like returning to one's home in China. For the past few years, he had travelled a good deal and visited many Chinese Chambers of Commerce abroad. He hoped that the Hongkong Chinese Chamber of Commerce and the Canton Chamber of Commerce would co-operate to bring about the much-desired trade prosperity for both cities.\n\nAs an official of the Government, he also believed that there should be permanent co-operation between the Government and the people in all matters. The Canton Government was not only willing to co-operate with its people but would endeavour its very best to afford protection and help to overseas Chinese.\n\nIn his conversations with the Hon. Mr. Kotewall, he had been told that Kwangtung was like the body of a man and Hongkong its throat. The two organs were so closely connected commercially and economically that they could not be separated.\n\n\"Relations between Great Britain and China are improving day by day, while Hongkong and Canton have been brought much closer by His Majesty's Consul-General, Mr. Phillips, and others.\" (Applause)", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 552269, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936", "page_number": 44, "title": "CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936", "content_text": "# Enclosure in Canton despatch to Peking No 118 of 21st Sept. 1936.\n\n43\n\n## THE HONG KONG SUNDAY HERALD, SEPTEMBER 20, 1936\n\n## GOVERNOR'S VISIT TO CANTON\n\n### \"WONDERFULLY HAPPY\"\n\n### TWO-DAYS' VISIT\n\n### SIGHT-SEEING, ENTERTAINMENT AND CONVERSATIONS\n\n\"Two of the most wonderfully happy days of our lives\" was the description given by His Excellency the Governor to Press representatives at Kowloon Railway Station on his return from his visit to Canton with Lady Caldecott yesterday morning.\n\nSir Andrew and Lady Caldecott had been in Canton since Thursday on an informal visit with the object of calling upon Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek and making the acquaintance of the local authorities.\n\nThe two days were spent in most interesting sight-seeing, entertainment and conversations, in the course of which the most friendly relationships were established and the foundations laid for many such pleasant interchanges in the future.\n\n### EVERY-GREEN OASIS\n\nWhat impressed not only the visitors but the whole city was the wonderful organisation of all the arrangements. Sir Andrew and Lady Caldecott (who were accompanied by the A.D.C., Captain W. J. R. Cragg) were the guests of H. M. Consul-General at Shameen, where they then proceeded. They were much charmed by this pleasant green oasis in the busy city. In the late afternoon of Thursday, Sir Andrew and Lady Caldecott motored to Whampoa to visit the Generalissimo and Madame Chiang Kai-shek, and stayed to dinner. This was served on the lawn by the river in a most delightful setting, for there happened to be a beautiful sunset against which junks and other river craft were silhouetted. As night fell, Chinese lanterns in the trees illuminated the scene.\n\n### ARRIVAL AT CANTON\n\nThe train on Thursday morning ran into a specially decorated railway station; a band was discoursing music at the point at which the Governor's coach drew up, and another band and Guard of Honour were outside the station. Everywhere they went there were Guards of Honour and their cars were preceded by an escort of the motorised section of the City Police, which ensured them clear passage through the busy thoroughfares. Extra police were on duty on all lines of the route.\n\n### EXCHANGE OF VIEWS\n\nConversation continued until late, made freely possible by Madame Chiang Kai-shek's familiarity with the English language. Although indisposed and ordered to leave for Kuling immediately for the sake of cooler conditions, Madame Chiang Kai-shek kindly helped Sir Andrew and the Generalissimo to exchange views freely on a great number of topics. The return journey to Shameen, which was made by launch, afforded the visitors another and different view of Canton.\n\nDuring the morning of Friday, a tour of interesting places in the city and suburbs was made. At Chungshan University, the Acting Dean and many professors extended hospitality. The site and buildings were greatly admired by the Governor.\n\nThe visitors were welcomed by H. M. Consul-General, Mr. Herbert Phillips, and his staff, and General Chien Ta-chun represented Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, Colonel Chiang represented the Chairman of the Provincial Government, Captain Leung represented General Yu Han-mow, and Colonel Li Fong represented the Mayor of Canton (Mr. Tseng Yang-fu). Other Chinese officials present included Dr. Philip Tyau, Special Delegate for Foreign Affairs, and Mr. Li Luk-chai, managing director of the Chinese Section of the Canton-Kowloon Railway.\n\nOutside the station, national anthems were played and not until the distinguished visitors had left was the train cleared of its passengers.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 552270, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936", "page_number": 45, "title": "CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936", "content_text": "## A Visit to Canton\n\nA visit was also made to Yellow Flower Hill to view the Memorial in honour of the famous \"72 Heroes,\" and here Sir Andrew Caldecott laid a beautiful wreath to their memory.\n\n\"My wife and I have returned from Canton with the memories of two of the most wonderfully happy days in our lives. It was our extreme good fortune that on our first introduction to China we were able to pay our respects personally to the Generalissimo and Madame Chiang Kai-shek, and our only regret was that the latter's indisposition necessitated her leaving Canton for Kuling yesterday. We are looking forward to hearing that the change of climate has resulted in her complete recuperation.\n\n\"Words fail me to describe the warmth and friendliness with which we were received and the excellence of the arrangements made for us. I was particularly struck by the smartness of the Guards of Honour and the efficiency of the police arrangements. We were very sad that owing to the attack of fever we were unable to make the same personal contact with him as we so much enjoyed making with Their Excellencies the Chairman of the Provincial Government and the Pacification Commissioner. The Mayor's Secretary was indefatigable in his kind services to us and in showing us round. We have come away deeply impressed by the progress of urban development and by those marvels of modern Chinese architecture, the Sun Yat-sen University and the Memorial Hall, which was greatly admired.\n\nAt 12:30 p.m. Sir Andrew, Mr. Herbert Phillips, H.M. Consul-General, Mr. W.F. Gibbs, H.M. Consul, Captain A.R. Halfhide, R.S., and Captain W.J.A. Cragg, A.D.C., proceeded to the Municipal Administration Building to lunch with General Huang Mu-sung, Chairman of the Provincial Government, General Yu Han-mow, Pacification Commissioner, and Mr. Tseng Yang-fu, Mayor of Canton. The latter, being unfortunately ill, was represented by Colonel Li Fong. Here a Guard of Honour and a band was also provided.\n\n## INFORMAL DINNER\n\nAt 8 p.m. on Friday an informal dinner was given by Mr. Herbert Phillips in honour of His Excellency the Generalissimo and Sir Andrew and Lady Caldecott. This was the first time that the Generalissimo had visited Shamian. A party of 18 included the Chairman of the Provincial Government, General Huang Mu-sung, and General Yu Han-mow, Pacification Commissioner, Colonel Li Fong (deputising for the Mayor), Dr. Wang Chung-hui, General Chien Ta-chun, Mr. T.L. Sung, and other officials. Madame Chiang was unable to attend as she had left by air for Kuling that morning.\n\nA Guard of Honour of Indian police was drawn up at the Pier on the arrival of the Generalissimo. At the Consulate-General a naval Guard from H.M.S. `Tarantula` was mounted.\n\nAfter a most successful informal visit Sir Andrew and Lady Caldecott returned to Hong Kong by the 8:15 a.m. train yesterday.\n\nOn arriving in Hong Kong yesterday morning H.E. the Governor and Lady Caldecott were met by Press representatives and stayed for a few moments to inspect a railway coach which has been converted into an observation car, charmingly furnished. Mr. R.D. Walker, manager of the Kowloon Section, and Mr. J. Smith, mechanical engineer, showed the visitors the details of the coach.\n\n## HIS EXCELLENCY'S MESSAGE\n\nTo the Press representatives Sir Andrew Caldecott gave the following message in response to their enquiries as to his impressions of this visit to Canton.\n\nA great crowd at the Station gave the Governor and Lady Caldecott an enthusiastic \"welcome back\" as they left by launch for Hong Kong.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 552274, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936", "page_number": 49, "title": "CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936", "content_text": "## 2. \n\n4P \n\n¡ \n\nThe need for understanding and co-operation between Canton and Hong Kong, but nothing more. In the case of the Generalissimo, it was however otherwise, and the main purpose of this despatch is to reproduce the gist of what he said. There were two distinct conversations between us, one at Whampoa on 17th September and one at the Consulate dinner on 18th September. I will deal with each separately, but it is convenient to mention here that on the morning of the 18th September (i.e., in the interval between our two conversations), Marshal Li Tsung-jen, who had arrived from Kuangsi the previous afternoon, was received by the Generalissimo, a meeting which set the final seal on the reconciliation of Kuangsi to Nanking. I did not, however, myself meet Marshal Li Tsung-jen.\n\n3. The talk at Whampoa was not tete-a-tete; the circle, seated in a garden overlooking the river and facing the sunset, included (beside the Generalissimo and myself) Madame Chiang Kai Shek, who interpreted, the Consul-General, my wife, Mr. W.H. Donald (the Generalissimo's \"chief unofficial adviser\"), and Colonel Huang, head of the moral uplift movement in the Chinese army but at the moment acting as Aide de Camp and Private Secretary to Madame Chiang Kai Shek. The Generalissimo began by asking what I had to say, and I replied that I deeply appreciated the warmth of our welcome and the opportunity for making personal contact, because in matters of commerce and of border administration, Canton and Hong Kong inevitably had many problems and interests in common, which would be best solved and served by mutual understanding and co-operation. I mentioned the visit to Canton, on the previous day, of the Chairman and Secretary of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce and hoped that the business heads of Canton would soon pay a good-will visit to Hong Kong, where we hoped to return the hospitality extended to our business men by Canton last year when they came up on a similar mission. I mentioned that Sir Frederick Maze had informally enquired...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 552279, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936", "page_number": 54, "title": "CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936", "content_text": "# GOVERNOR'S VISIT TO CANTON\n\n## \"WONDERFULLY HAPPY” TWO-DAYS' VISIT\n\n### SIGHT-SEEING, ENTERTAINMENT AND CONVERSATIONS\n\n\"Two of the most wonderfully happy days of our lives\" was the description given by His Excellency the Governor to Press representatives at Kowloon Railway Station on his return from his visit to Canton with Lady Caldecott yesterday morning.\n\nSir Andrew and Lady Caldecott had been in Canton since Thursday on an informal visit with the object of calling upon Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek and making the acquaintance of the local authorities.\n\nThe two days were spent in most interesting sight-seeing, entertainment and conversations, in the course of which the most friendly relationships were established and the foundations laid for many such pleasant interchanges in the future.\n\nWhat impressed not only the visitors but the whole city was the wonderful organisation of all the arrangements, everything being done to make Sir Andrew and Lady Caldecott feel that they were the very special guests of Canton.\n\nEverywhere they went there were Guards of Honour and their cars were preceded by an escort of the motorised section of the City Police, which ensured them clear passage through the busy thoroughfares. Extra police were on duty on all lines of the route.\n\n## ARRIVAL AT CANTON\n\nThe train on Thursday morning ran into a specially decorated railway station; a band was discoursing music at the point at which the Governor's coach drew up, and another band and Guard of Honour were outside the station.\n\nThe visitors were welcomed by H. M. Consul-General, Mr. Herbert Phillips, and his staff, and General Chien Ta-chun represented Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, Colonel Chiang represented the Chairman of the Provincial Government, Captain Leung represented General Yu Han-mow, and Colonel Li Fong represented the Mayor of Canton (Mr. Tseng Yang-fu). Other Chinese officials present included Dr. Philip Tyau, Special Delegate for Foreign Affairs, and Mr. Li Luk-chai, managing director of the Chinese Section of the Canton-Kowloon Railway.\n\nOutside the station national anthems were played and not until the distinguished visitors had left was the train cleared of its passengers.\n\n## GREEN OASIS\n\nSir Andrew and Lady Caldecott (who were accompanied by the A.D.C., Captain W. J. R. Cragg) were the guests of H. M. Consul-General at Shameen, where they then proceeded. They were much charmed by this pleasant green oasis in the busy city.\n\nIn the late afternoon of Thursday Sir Andrew and Lady Caldecott motored to Whampoa to visit the Generalissimo and Madame Chiang Kai-shek, and stayed to dinner. This was served on the lawn by the river in a most delightful setting, for there happened to be a beautiful sunset against which junks and other river craft were silhouetted. As night fell, Chinese lanterns in the trees illuminated the scene.\n\n## EXCHANGE OF VIEWS\n\nConversation continued until late, made freely possible by Madame Chiang Kai-shek's familiarity with the English language. Although indisposed and ordered to leave for Kuling immediately for the sake of cooler conditions, Madame Chiang Kai-shek kindly helped Sir Andrew and the Generalissimo to exchange views freely on a great number of topics.\n\nThe return journey to Shameen, which was made by launch, afforded the visitors another and a different view of Canton.\n\nDuring the morning of Friday a tour of interesting places in the city and suburbs was made. At Chungshan University the Acting Dean and many professors extended hospitality. The site and buildings were greatly admired by the Governor.\n\nA visit was also made to Yellow Flower Hill to view the Memorial in honour of the \"72 famous Heroes,\" and here Sir Andrew Caldecott laid a beautiful wreath to their memory.\n\nComing back to the city, an inspection was made in turn of the Museum at the Five-Storeyed Pagoda, and the stone Memorial to Dr. Sun Yat-sen on the hill overlooking Canton and of the beautiful Memorial Hall, which was greatly admired.\n\nAt 12.30 p.m. Sir Andrew, Mr. Herbert Phillips, H. M. Consul-General, Mr. W. F. S. Gibbs, H. M. Consul, Captain A. R. Halfhide, R.S., and Captain W. J. R. Cragg, A.D.C., proceeded to the Municipal Administration Building to lunch with General Huang Mu-sung, Chairman of the Provincial Government, General Yu Han-mow, Pacification Commissioner, and Mr. Tseng Yang-fu, the Mayor of Canton. The latter, being unfortunately ill, was presented by Colonel Li Fong. Here a Guard of Honour and a band was also provided.\n\n## INFORMAL DINNER\n\nAt 8 p.m. on Friday an informal dinner was given by Mr. Herbert Phillips in honour of His Excellency the Generalissimo and Sir Andrew and Lady Caldecott. This was the first time that the Generalissimo had visited Shameen. A party of 18 included the Chairman of the Provincial Government, General Huang Mu-sung, and General Yu Han-mow, Pacification Commissioner, Colonel Li Fong (deputising for the Mayor), Dr. Wang Chung-hui, General...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-559-13 Sir A. Caldecott- visit to Canton 13-9-1936 - 26-11-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 552871, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-560-15 Traffic of arms to China 18-2-1937 - 15-11-1937", "page_number": 192, "title": "CO129-560-15 Traffic of arms to China 18-2-1937 - 15-11-1937", "content_text": "# D \n\n**COPY. 19525/1937** \n\n**NO DISTRIBUTION.** \n\n**Decode.** \n\n**Mr. Pelham (Hongkong)** \n7th September 1937. \n\nD. \n(Wireless) \nR. \n7.30 p.m. \n7th September 1937. \n\n7th September 1937. \n\nNo: (R). 192 \n\nFollowing from Commercial Secretary to Department of Overseas Trade No. 11, repeated to Peking No. 5, Nanking No. 4, Canton No. 6 and Governor of Hongkong.\n\nThe Mayor of Canton sent his Counsellor Colonel Li Fong to see me this morning. He wishes to purchase from England in an ordinary commercial manner total of about 1,000,000 gas masks to be distributed to civilian population.\n\n2. He wishes first to arrange for a consignment of 50,000 and requests (a) Quotations, preferably c.i.f. Canton. (b) Gas proof statement. (c) Duration of efficiency. (d) Date of delivery. He desires earliest possible delivery and can arrange for necessary Nanking War Office permits to import. He is willing to pay an initial deposit required and balance in cash on delivery, or favourably consider other terms if desired. I presume if this business can be done manufacturers could arrange for delivery through Alfred Holt or similar organisation.\n\n3. Please telegraph reply as early as possible.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-560-15 Traffic of arms to China 18-2-1937 - 15-11-1937.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 552910, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-560-15 Traffic of arms to China 18-2-1937 - 15-11-1937", "page_number": 231, "title": "CO129-560-15 Traffic of arms to China 18-2-1937 - 15-11-1937", "content_text": "## NO DISTRIBUTION\n\n**Decode. Mr. Pelham (Hongkong)**\n\n7th September 1987.\n\nD.R. (Wireless) 7.30 p.m. 7th September 1937.\n\n7th September 1937.\n\nNo:- (R). 231\n\nFollowing from Commercial Secretary to Department of Overseas Trade No. 11, repeated to Peking No. 5, Nanking No. 4, Canton No. 6 and Governor of Hongkong.\n\nThe Mayor of Canton sent his counsellor Colonel Li Fong to see me this morning. He wishes to purchase from England in an ordinary commercial manner a total of about 1,000,000 gas masks to be distributed to the civilian population.\n\n2. He wishes first to arrange for a consignment of 50,000 and requests (a) Quotations (preferably e.i.f. Canton). (b) Gas proof statement. (c) Duration of efficiency. (d) Date of delivery. He desires the earliest possible delivery and can arrange for necessary Nanking War Office permits to import. He is willing to pay any initial deposit required and balance in cash on delivery, or favourably consider other terms if desired. I presume if this business can be done manufacturers could arrange for delivery through Alfred Holt or a similar organisation.\n\n3. Please telegraph a reply as early as possible.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-560-15 Traffic of arms to China 18-2-1937 - 15-11-1937.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 554476, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-562-20 Whompoa Port- development 19-2-1937 - 4-4-1938", "page_number": 26, "title": "CO129-562-20 Whompoa Port- development 19-2-1937 - 4-4-1938", "content_text": "**CONFIDENTIAL**\n\nMay 18, 1937.\n\n## SECTION 2.\n\n[F 2822/354/10]\n\n(No. 22.) Sir,\n\n1/4/34.\n\nSir H. Knatchbull-Hugessen to Mr. Eden.—(Received May 18.)\n\nCopy No. 71\n\nNanking, April 9, 1937.\n\nIN my despatch No. 20 of the 9th April, reporting my visit to Hankow and South China, I mentioned that the Mayor of Canton had repeatedly raised the question of closer co-operation between Great Britain and China and particularly between Hong Kong and Kwangtung.\n\nCo-operation is of course the most obvious theme on these occasions, and almost every speech and exchange of courtesies during my tour was full of polite generalisations as to the advantages of closer co-operation between our two countries. At Canton, however, it soon became clear that the mayor, who is a man of considerable vigour and energy, wished to take advantage of my visit to the South to translate these generalisations into more closely defined terms.\n\n3. I have the honour to enclose herewith a cutting from the Canton press giving a verbatim report of Mr. Tseng's speech at the dinner given by him in my honour,(1) and also a brief summary of my reply.(1) It will be seen that Mr. Tseng's references to co-operation were almost embarrassingly direct and indeed exclusive. It was not the co-operation of \"friendly Powers\" or \"assistance from abroad\"—the conventional phrases—that was sought; it was the assistance of our country which was needed and our economic co-operation which was earnestly desired. The speech was delivered with a good deal of emphasis and was warmly applauded. I had not the least doubt that both the speaker and his audience had in the back of their minds, and wanted me to understand, that the co-operation must be exclusive as it was directed against a common adversary. In my reply I was accordingly careful to address myself particularly to this implication in the mayor's speech. While applauding and associating myself with his remarks on the subject of co-operation, I emphasised that such co-operation must be exclusively economic in character, and could not be such as would damage, or be to the disadvantage of any other country. As on many previous occasions, I pointed out that co-operation, as understood by me, would on the contrary be to the advantage of all countries, since all countries stood to benefit by each other's prosperity.\n\n4. In his speech the mayor referred specifically to the scheme for the development of Whampoa port. In previous conversations on this subject I had expressed the purely personal opinion that Hong Kong, Whampoa and Canton should be regarded as three complementary parts of one unit and that prior consultation between Hong Kong and Kwangtung might serve to decide the respective parts which each of the three might most usefully play in the interest of the whole. I had been, however, careful to qualify my remarks with a warning that my suggestion was purely personal and that I was still in ignorance of the views of Hong Kong on this matter. The next day the mayor called on me and said he was much struck by some of my observations. The Chinese Government was about to embark on gigantic schemes of industrial development which could most appropriately be executed by the co-operation of British capital and Chinese labour if only the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank and British financial houses were not so conservative and unwilling to take the slight risk—which was really no risk at all in the changed conditions of modern China—of lending money on easier terms.\n\n5. This interview, which lasted nearly two hours, was brought to an end by my leaving for a luncheon engagement, and it later appeared as I had suspected that the mayor, carried along by his own loquacity, had never reached the main point of his visit. On the following day his secretary, Colonel Li Fong, (1) Not printed.\n\n[5 s-2]", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-562-20 Whompoa Port- development 19-2-1937 - 4-4-1938.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 554477, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-562-20 Whompoa Port- development 19-2-1937 - 4-4-1938", "page_number": 27, "title": "CO129-562-20 Whompoa Port- development 19-2-1937 - 4-4-1938", "content_text": "## 27\n\n2 \n\ntook me on one side and told me that the mayor was anxious to seize the opportunity of my presence and the prevailing atmosphere of goodwill to attempt a further concrete advance in the direction of co-operation and indeed to mark the occasion by some definite achievement. His honour had in fact commissioned him to accompany me to Hong Kong to discuss and come to some decision on the following specific points:- \n\n(1) Establishment of an informal liaison committee between Canton and Hong Kong; \n(2) Extension of the scope of British collaboration in Chinese development schemes; and \n(3) Collaboration in connexion with the Whampoa port scheme. \n\n6. I must confess to having been somewhat taken aback by these proposals. I was not at all sure that the first item would be well received by the Hong Kong Government; as regards the second item, development schemes could only be discussed individually and on their merits, general discussion would lead nowhere: as regards the third, I felt that the mayor had leapt at a chance to try to extricate the Chinese from the dilemma with which they are faced as a result of their decision to develop the Whampoa port (namely, how to build a port intended to compete with Hong Kong without antagonising us) by reading considerably more than was intended in my purely personal suggestion reported above. I could not help feeling also that the mayor, in thus forcing the pace, was not unmindful of the possible effect on his own political ambitions. On the other hand, any coolness in my reception of the mayor's advances at this stage seemed likely to neutralise the good general effect which I hoped to produce by my visit to Canton. \n\n7. On arrival at Hong Kong I discussed the whole matter at length with His Excellency the Governor and Mr. Pelham. Sir Andrew Caldecott felt, like myself, that the Kwangtung authorities and the mayor in particular were exploiting co-operation with us for their own political ends: if all the Chinese really wanted was our economic assistance, it was not necessary to make all this fuss about it - if they brought us practical schemes, they could be discussed on a practical basis: we had the necessary machinery of contact available, though it could undoubtedly be strengthened along unofficial lines. Sir Andrew felt that, as responsible for the interests of Hong Kong, it was impossible for him to have anything to do with the Whampoa scheme. We agreed, however, that since the Chinese would in any event take some steps towards the development of that port, if only for the sake of carrying out the wishes of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the best line to adopt was that the decision whether or not to develop the port was a matter for the Chinese themselves, but that, while we would do nothing to prevent the construction of the port and would certainly not regard it in any sense as an unfriendly act, we considered the scheme to be unnecessary and uneconomic, and since it would inevitably compete with Hong Kong we could hardly be expected to collaborate in making it successful. \n\n8. His Excellency and I eventually sent for Colonel Li Fong and spoke to him on these general lines. A copy of the minute of this interview is enclosed.(1) \n\n9. You will observe that, in discussing the question of Whampoa, Colonel Li Fong endeavoured to introduce considerations of a decidedly political and tendencious character. I would invite attention particularly to his remark that the Chinese were anxious that antagonism with us should not arise over the Whampoa port development scheme, since in the event of war with Japan they would have to look to us to facilitate the import of military supplies through Canton. This is, as you are already aware, the key to much of this talk of co-operation on the Chinese side. Their ultimate hope is that we should commit ourselves formally to military and naval assistance in case of Japanese aggression in South China. If that is out of the question the alternative is so to involve us economically that we shall be compelled to intervene militarily on the Chinese side in defence of our own interests; and in the meantime it is all to the good - from the Chinese point of view that the Japanese should be led to believe that we are in some way committed to a pact of mutual assistance with China. I need not labour the point, which is, I think, already fully appreciated. Though I told Colonel Li Fong, as I have always told Chinese officials both publicly and in private conversation whenever I have had an opportunity, that we are only prepared to discuss co-operation on an economic plane I do not expect it will make any difference in his or the mayor's public attitude. The Chinese believe that if we are sufficiently committed we shall not stand aside in a crisis. This is a dangerous belief - for them, since it may lead them into desperate adventures, and for us, for reasons which it is unnecessary to elaborate. I intend to take an opportunity of making our position in this matter perfectly clear to the new Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Wang Chung-hui, on the lines indicated in the preceding paragraph. \n\nI have, &c. \n\n**H. M. KNATCHBULL-HUGESSEN.**\n\n## 28", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-562-20 Whompoa Port- development 19-2-1937 - 4-4-1938.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 554478, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-562-20 Whompoa Port- development 19-2-1937 - 4-4-1938", "page_number": 28, "title": "CO129-562-20 Whompoa Port- development 19-2-1937 - 4-4-1938", "content_text": "## SECRET (2)\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, \nHONG KONG, \n20th May, 1937.\n\nSir,\n\nWith reference to Sir Andrew Caldecott's secret despatch dated the 19th February, 1937, on the subject of the development of the port of Whampoa, I have the honour to forward herewith a copy of a Minute of an Interview at Government House on the 26th March, 1937, at which Sir Andrew Caldecott and His Britannic Majesty's Ambassador to China discussed this matter with Colonel Li Fong, Secretary to the Mayor of Canton. A copy of this minute was forwarded to the Foreign Office by His Britannic Majesty's Ambassador to Nanking with his despatch No.22 dated the 9th April, 1937.\n\n2. I am informed that the Mayor of Canton on the 9th April, 1937, signed contracts with the Netherlands Harbour Works Company for dredging the new harbour and river between Whampoa and Bocca Tigris to a depth of twenty-seven feet, the work to be completed within fifteen months. The Chinese Ministry of Railways has signed a ...\n\nPRINTED COPY WILL BE UNDER REF.NO. `2422/384/10/` AND IS BEING SENT TO C.O.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE \nW.G.A.ORMSBY-GORE, P.C., M.P., \n&C., \n&c., \n&C.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-562-20 Whompoa Port- development 19-2-1937 - 4-4-1938.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 554480, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-562-20 Whompoa Port- development 19-2-1937 - 4-4-1938", "page_number": 30, "title": "CO129-562-20 Whompoa Port- development 19-2-1937 - 4-4-1938", "content_text": "# MINUTES OF INTERVIEW AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE\n\nHONG KONG, MARCH 26th, 1937.\n\n## Present\n\n* **H. M. Ambassador**\n* **H.E. The Governor**\n* Mr. Blackburn\n* Mr. Pelham\n* and Colonel Li Fong (Secretary of the Mayor of Canton).\n\nThe Ambassador, addressing Colonel Li, said he had been thinking over the subjects which Colonel Li had mentioned to him on behalf of the Mayor of Canton in the course of conversations regarding co-operation. Some of these were of general importance and concerned H. M. Government in the United Kingdom, and some were of direct interest to the Government of Hong Kong. The Mayor had in particular mentioned three specific points, namely:\n\n1. Establishment of a liaison committee between Hong Kong and Canton;\n2. Expansion of the scope of British collaboration in Chinese development schemes;\n3. Collaboration in connection with the Whampoa Port scheme.\n\nIn general the Ambassador could say that British interests were only too anxious to expand the scope of their assistance in Chinese development schemes. We should be happy to examine as ordinary business propositions any which were submitted to us, but it was for the Chinese side to put forward their proposals; we could not do that for them. As far as liaison was...\n\nPage 31", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-562-20 Whompoa Port- development 19-2-1937 - 4-4-1938.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 554481, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-562-20 Whompoa Port- development 19-2-1937 - 4-4-1938", "page_number": 31, "title": "CO129-562-20 Whompoa Port- development 19-2-1937 - 4-4-1938", "content_text": "- 2 -\n\n32\n\nconcerned we had a Commercial Secretary in Hong Kong and a Consul-General in Canton who were always available to meet Chinese representatives and discuss schemes of mutual advantage. So much for official liaison. On the unofficial side he said he understood that this question had been under consideration in Hong Kong, and he asked Mr. Pelham to explain the position. Mr. Pelham said the idea was to form a Sino-British Trade Council consisting of representatives of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce, the Kwangtung Provincial Chamber of Commerce and the Canton British Chamber of Commerce. The Ambassador said that such a Council, with perhaps Mr. Blunt and Mr. Pelham as additional members, would produce the best liaison which was possible.\n\nColonel Li did not greet this proposal with much enthusiasm but said it was a pity there was not someone like Mr. Pelham available in Canton to whom the Chinese could go at any time, as they had gone to Mr. Phillips. The Ambassador said that as soon as Mr. Blunt had settled into his new post and they had got to know him they could go to him just as they had to Mr. Phillips, and Mr. Pelham added that he himself was ready at any time to meet Chinese representatives and talk over any matters. Colonel Li doubted whether either Mr. Blunt or Mr. Pelham had sufficient technical knowledge to discuss certain matters. The Ambassador replied that obviously they were not experts on all matters but that if the Chinese required expert advice they could probably get it. The provision of expert opinions was more a matter for the individual firms concerned in any particular case.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-562-20 Whompoa Port- development 19-2-1937 - 4-4-1938.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 554482, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-562-20 Whompoa Port- development 19-2-1937 - 4-4-1938", "page_number": 32, "title": "CO129-562-20 Whompoa Port- development 19-2-1937 - 4-4-1938", "content_text": "## \n\nColonel Li said he would report to the Mayor. He seemed to consider the Ambassador's proposal that the Mayor should keep in close touch with Mr. Pelham as the most satisfactory method of liaison, though he did not reject the idea of a Sino-British Council, to which he intimated that he would recommend the Chinese side to nominate representatives.\n\nOn the subject of the Whampoa Port development scheme, the Ambassador reminded Colonel Li that when he had spoken of considering Hong Kong, Whampoa, and Canton as three complementary parts of one unit and had suggested that consultation between the Hong Kong and Chinese authorities might lead to some solution which would be in the best interests of all three, he had always been careful to add that he was expressing a personal opinion and that he did not know the views of Hong Kong on the subject. Colonel Li said that the Mayor had expressed concern lest this scheme should cause friction between the Chinese and British authorities, and he had welcomed the Ambassador's suggestion for discussions as to how to reconcile the conflicting interests. He had vividly in mind that the Chinese development of Hulutao and the building of railway lines competing with the South Manchuria Railway had contributed to the seizure of Manchuria by the Japanese. The Ambassador replied that the Chinese need have no fear on that score: there was no danger of our seizing Kwangtung if the Chinese developed Whampoa to compete with Hong Kong. He added that we recognised the right of the Chinese to develop Whampoa if they wanted to do so, and we would do nothing to interfere with that development and would certainly not regard it as an unfriendly act; but we had our own views, and we considered that the port not only was unnecessary but that it would be uneconomic; and", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-562-20 Whompoa Port- development 19-2-1937 - 4-4-1938.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 554483, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-562-20 Whompoa Port- development 19-2-1937 - 4-4-1938", "page_number": 33, "title": "CO129-562-20 Whompoa Port- development 19-2-1937 - 4-4-1938", "content_text": "34\n\nsince it was bound to compete with Hong Kong we could not be expected to favour it or co-operate in its development.\n\nColonel Li said that in any case the port would be constructed. Their engineers told them that it would take vessels of up to 15,000 tons, and they had worked out figures which showed that a high percentage of the trade could be diverted from Hong Kong to Whampoa.\n\nIt was naturally the desire of the Chinese authorities so to divert it, and it was the fact that this diversion would hit Hong Kong so hard that made the Mayor anxious to discuss the matter frankly with us and see if some way of minimising the injury could not be found. Incidentally it should be noted that in conversation with H.M. Ambassador at Canton the Mayor had spoken of a much lower tonnage than 15,000 (say 5,000 or 6,000) as the figure aimed at. Colonel Li also stated that it was intended to create a Chinese shipping company to carry on the trade resulting from the development of Whampoa.\n\nThe Governor said that, unlike the Ambassador, he needed to consider only Hong Kong's interests and not the interests of British trade as a whole. If Whampoa Port was developed, it would undoubtedly draw trade away from Hong Kong; but he had a lively recollection of what had happened to Prai where a similar development scheme had been commenced but had been abandoned after $2,100,000 had been thrown away on it. If, however, the Whampoa Port was developed successfully, the Hong Kong authorities would no doubt always be ready to discuss with the Chinese authorities suggestions for mutual adjustment. Nevertheless he thought the Chinese would be wiser in their own interests to develop the present river approaches to Canton and to complete the Canton-Hankow/Canton-Kowloon link instead of embarking", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-562-20 Whompoa Port- development 19-2-1937 - 4-4-1938.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 554484, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-562-20 Whompoa Port- development 19-2-1937 - 4-4-1938", "page_number": 34, "title": "CO129-562-20 Whompoa Port- development 19-2-1937 - 4-4-1938", "content_text": "## - 5 - \n\nembarking on the construction of a new port. Did the Chinese, he asked, intend to encourage trade to go to Whampoa by means of special concessions or tariffs? Colonel Li said that was their idea. The Ambassador said that in that case wider issues would be raised affecting our treaty position; but as those were matters for the Central Government and not for the local authorities, it was no use discussing them now.\n\nColonel Li said that the Chinese authorities were very anxious not to antagonise the British over this port development scheme since in case of war with Japan all other ports would be blockaded and the Chinese would have to look to the British to facilitate the import of arms, etc. through Canton. The Chinese were doing all in their power to develop their railways, roads and harbours, and it was no secret that all this had a military purpose.\n\nThe Ambassador replied that the Chinese Government had a perfect right to develop their communications and ports and a perfect right to ask us for assistance in such work. We also had a perfect right to give such assistance. What political object the Chinese might have in building the railways, etc. did not concern us, since our interest in the matter was purely economic and was not directed against anyone. He wished Colonel Li to understand and to make clear to the Mayor that we could only discuss these matters on the economic plane. It was quite impossible for us to enter into any political or military discussions or considerations: these must be rigidly excluded. We could engage in nothing which could be interpreted as aimed at any third party. He had neglected no opportunity of making our position quite clear in this respect since...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-562-20 Whompoa Port- development 19-2-1937 - 4-4-1938.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 554485, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-562-20 Whompoa Port- development 19-2-1937 - 4-4-1938", "page_number": 35, "title": "CO129-562-20 Whompoa Port- development 19-2-1937 - 4-4-1938", "content_text": "## -6- \n36 \n\nHis first arrival in China. \n\nIn the course of the general discussion, the Ambassador mentioned, as an example of the readiness of the Hong Kong authorities to co-operate in a proper case, that in response to a request from the Chinese Salt Administration for assistance in the prevention of salt smuggling through Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Government had set up a committee to consider the question. The Governor added that there was a prospect that the results of the committee's deliberations might be satisfactory to the Chinese. He also referred to the greatly improved collaboration between the Hong Kong and Kwangtung Police on the frontier, which he attributed to the better feeling now being fostered on both sides. \n\nColonel Li Fong took notes of the discussion. In taking his leave, he said that the Mayor would be relieved to learn the views which the Ambassador and the Governor had expressed with regard to the Whampoa Fort Scheme, of their general attitude of helpfulness, and of the authority given to Mr. Pelham to act as informal liaison officer in all questions of trade development. \n\n**(Initialled)** \n**A.D.B.** \n**27/3**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-562-20 Whompoa Port- development 19-2-1937 - 4-4-1938.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 555926, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-564-10 Aeroplane assembly depot- proposed establishment 7-9-1937 - 14-1-1938", "page_number": 70, "title": "CO129-564-10 Aeroplane assembly depot- proposed establishment 7-9-1937 - 14-1-1938", "content_text": "Strictly Confidential.\n\nMEMORANDUM of Interview with Mr. von CHAUVIN and Colonel Burkhardt.\n\n70\n\nMr. von Chauvin, a Gunner subaltern Cantonese language student, called on me on the 13th and stated that he had had long talks with the Mayor of Canton, Tseng Yang Fu, who was very anxious to obtain aeroplanes, arms and ammunition. The Mayor had asked von Chauvin to come to Hongkong to see what he could do. He had reported to Colonel Burkhardt, who had sent him on to me.\n\nHe was rather hazy as to what was wanted, and seemed to think that I could produce what was required out of the hat. I told him that if he really had authority to act in regard to these matters, Jardine Matheson & Co., seemed the most likely firm to approach.\n\n2.\n\n3.\n\nColonel Burkhardt, whom I have known in various parts of China during the last fourteen years, called on me on 17th September, 1937, and stated that the Chinese were very anxious to obtain war materials from us. Had I done anything for von Chauvin who he had told to visit me?\n\n4.\n\nI explained the position to Colonel Burkhardt as well as I understood it, and suggested that as the delivery of war materials to China might well be most difficult, we should not encourage the Chinese unduly to expect them.\n\n5.\n\nI summarised to him the memoranda of my interviews of the 16th with Colonel Li Fong and Mr. J. J. Paterson, and he agreed with me that, while our general attitude should be sympathetic and helpful, we should do nothing which might be construed as a promise to get what they wanted.\n\nNOTE: I think it is not worth while to take undue risks merely for the sake of possible eventual re-armament orders, at least unless there is certainty that China will be in a position to re-arm, and, being in that position, will be inclined to favour the United Kingdom more than hitherto. There is also doubt whether it is wise to encourage China to...\n\nPage 70\n\nPage 71", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-564-10 Aeroplane assembly depot- proposed establishment 7-9-1937 - 14-1-1938.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 555933, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-564-10 Aeroplane assembly depot- proposed establishment 7-9-1937 - 14-1-1938", "page_number": 77, "title": "CO129-564-10 Aeroplane assembly depot- proposed establishment 7-9-1937 - 14-1-1938", "content_text": "Strictly Confidential.\n\n77\n\nMEMORANDUM of Interview with Mr. von CHAUVIN and Colonel Burkhardt.\n\nMr. von Chauvin, a Gunner subaltern Cantonese language student, called on me on the 13th and stated that he had had long talks with the Mayor of Canton, Tseng Yang Fu, who was very anxious to obtain aeroplanes, arms and ammunition. The Mayor had asked von Chauvin to come to Hongkong to see what he could do. He had reported to Colonel Burkhardt, who had sent him on to me. He was rather hazy as to what was wanted, and seemed to think that I could produce what was required out of the hat.\n\n2. I told him that if he really had authority to act in regard to these matters, Jardine Matheson & Co., seemed the most likely firm to approach.\n\n3. Colonel Burkhardt, whom I have known in various parts of China during the last fourteen years, called on me on 17th September, 1937, and stated that the Chinese were very anxious to obtain war materials from us. Had I done anything for von Chauvin who he had told to visit me?\n\n4. I explained the position to Colonel Burkhardt as well as I understood it, and suggested that as the delivery of war materials to China might well be most difficult, we should not encourage the Chinese unduly to expect them.\n\n5. I summarised to him the memoranda of my interviews of the 16th with Colonel Li Fong and Mr. J. J. Paterson, and he agreed with me that, while our general attitude should be sympathetic and helpful, we should do nothing which might be construed as a promise to get what they wanted.\n\nNOTE: I think it is not worth while to take undue risks merely for the sake of possible eventual re-armament orders, at least unless there is certainty that China will be in a position to re-arm, and, being in that position, will be inclined to favour the United Kingdom more than hitherto. There is also doubt whether it is wise to encourage China to...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-564-10 Aeroplane assembly depot- proposed establishment 7-9-1937 - 14-1-1938.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 555965, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-564-11 Road communications with Canton. Includes 1 photograph depicting- Bridge over Shum Chun River- China. Dated... 20-8-1937 - 18-1-1938", "page_number": 6, "title": "CO129-564-11 Road communications with Canton. Includes 1 photograph depicting- Bridge over Shum Chun River- China. Dated... 20-8-1937 - 18-1-1938", "content_text": "See para. 4 of enc. to (1). In Anquil when China's \"hour of need\" was not so apparent, I think little need for the exhortation in paragraph 2 of this letter. We have already noted the Nanking telegrams, copies of which are enclosed, and it is, I think, the very real difficulties caused in Hong Kong by the present disturbances, rather than any interference on the part of the British authorities, which have led the Colonial Government to adopt what may appear at first sight a somewhat obstructive policy. I suggest, however, that the O.A.G.'s telegrams and despatches show that he is clearly aware of maintaining Chinese goodwill. It is not clear precisely what language was used by the O.A.G. in \"repudiating any idea of a possible alliance against a common foe\", but I do not see that this necessarily meant that in the actual audience with Colonel Li Fong the proposals were rejected in anything but \"friendly and moderate terms\".\n\nWith regard to the immediate question of completing road communication between the Colony and Hong Kong, I am inclined to agree with the Foreign Office view that it would be desirable from the point of view of wider British interests in China, and therefore ultimately of the Colony itself, to complete the road as quickly as possible. Unless, therefore, the reply to our telegram at (7) is most unsatisfactory, I suggest that we should approve the completion of the road as quickly as possible. A reply to (8) might wait for the reply to our telegram.\n\nWait accordingly.\n\nP. Rogers\n\n30.X.37.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-564-11 Road communications with Canton. Includes 1 photograph depicting- Bridge over Shum Chun River- China. Dated... 20-8-1937 - 18-1-1938.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 555967, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-564-11 Road communications with Canton. Includes 1 photograph depicting- Bridge over Shum Chun River- China. Dated... 20-8-1937 - 18-1-1938", "page_number": 8, "title": "CO129-564-11 Road communications with Canton. Includes 1 photograph depicting- Bridge over Shum Chun River- China. Dated... 20-8-1937 - 18-1-1938", "content_text": "Colony, nevertheless continued to advise that in the interests of good relations with China no embargo should be placed on the export of munitions to her in her hour of need. Public sympathy in Hong Kong, as the Colonial Government know well, is uncompromisingly on the side of China, and for many months past official and semi-official approaches have been made to Hong Kong by the Cantonese authorities for the closest \"co-operation\". His Majesty's Ambassador at Nanking has similarly had to deal with this question of \"co-operation\" with China, and in his despatch of the 9th of April (flagged 'A' in 53518/37 attached) he discussed in the marked passages in paragraphs 3 and 9 (paragraph 9 particularly relating to Hong Kong and Canton) the real intention of the Chinese under this guise.\n\nIn the O.A.G.'s despatch of the 20th August (No. 1 in this file) here we have the same Colonel Li Fong, and it is to him that the O.A.G. \"once again firmly repudiated any idea of a possible alliance against a common foe\". Hong Kong is an island in the midst of the present disturbances, and its administration and policy are watched carefully, not only by the Chinese, but by the Japanese, whose commercial and naval representatives freely come and go, and whose intelligence we must assume to be particularly concentrated there.\n\nWe have this project for completing road connection between the New Territories of Hong Kong and the Chinese province of Kwang Tung. It has been under discussion for the last 15 years. The frontier in the area proposed has to be crossed, whether by road or railway, by a bridge, which, with its approaches,\n\n150\n\nmust", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-564-11 Road communications with Canton. Includes 1 photograph depicting- Bridge over Shum Chun River- China. Dated... 20-8-1937 - 18-1-1938.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 556009, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-564-11 Road communications with Canton. Includes 1 photograph depicting- Bridge over Shum Chun River- China. Dated... 20-8-1937 - 18-1-1938", "page_number": 50, "title": "CO129-564-11 Road communications with Canton. Includes 1 photograph depicting- Bridge over Shum Chun River- China. Dated... 20-8-1937 - 18-1-1938", "content_text": "G:EW\n\n49.\n\nSECRET\n\n50\n\n18th August, 1937.\n\nSir,\n\nI have the honour to inform you that on 14th August Colonel Li Fong, representing the Mayor of Canton, came to see me on the subject of road communication between Canton and Hong Kong. I promised to look up previous correspondence on this subject and have now done so.\n\n2.\n\nAccording to my records the latest paper which you have on this subject is the Trade Commissioner's letter No. 38 of 17th November, 1936, which went to you under his No. 53 of the same date; and Mr. Phillips' confidential letter No. 17 of 15th March, 1935, to Sir William Peel is also relevant.\n\n3.\n\nPrevious discussions are, however, not altogether relevant to the present situation and Canton's avowed object now is to have an additional avenue for munitions in view of the prospects of blockade at Chinese ports.\n\n4.\n\nI once again firmly repudiated any idea of possible alliance against a common foe, and I think we should maintain the \"peace-time\" view that has frequently been put to the Canton authorities, (a) that if a road from Canton is constructed to a point somewhere near Sham Chun it will be a comparatively easy matter to effect a connection with our own road system (b) that for military reasons we should prefer the frontier to be crossed by the existing railway bridge at Sham Chun.\n\nHis Britannic Majesty's Consul-General,\n\nCANTON.\n\nPage 50\n\nPage 51", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-564-11 Road communications with Canton. Includes 1 photograph depicting- Bridge over Shum Chun River- China. Dated... 20-8-1937 - 18-1-1938.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 556010, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-564-11 Road communications with Canton. Includes 1 photograph depicting- Bridge over Shum Chun River- China. Dated... 20-8-1937 - 18-1-1938", "page_number": 51, "title": "CO129-564-11 Road communications with Canton. Includes 1 photograph depicting- Bridge over Shum Chun River- China. Dated... 20-8-1937 - 18-1-1938", "content_text": "SI END\n\n5.\n\nAt the same time I cannot but feel that any hurried activity on these lines by this Government would in the present juncture be liable to misinterpretation, and I would suggest that a suitable formula, which has the merit of being true, would be to say that funds for the connection could not in any case be made available at least until 1938.\n\n6.\n\nThis does not of course preclude the Canton authorities from driving a road through to somewhere near the frontier and this, if their fear is a breach in the railway line between Sham Chun and Canton, might perhaps meet their case.\n\n7.\n\nI shall be glad if Colonel Li Fong may be notified, as I promised him, in the sense of this despatch.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour most obedient servant,\n\n(SD) N.L.SMITH\n\nOfficer Administering the Government.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-564-11 Road communications with Canton. Includes 1 photograph depicting- Bridge over Shum Chun River- China. Dated... 20-8-1937 - 18-1-1938.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 557605, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-567-12 Hong Kong University 24-1-1938 - 24-1-1938", "page_number": 43, "title": "CO129-567-12 Hong Kong University 24-1-1938 - 24-1-1938", "content_text": "44\n\n8\n\nEnclosure No. 1.\n\nUniversity of Hong Kong.\n\nMinutes of the 51st meeting of the Court of the University of Hong Kong held on Monday, May 23rd, 1938, at 5.30 p.m. in the Fung Ping Shan Library.\n\nPresent:-H.E. Sir Geoffry Northcote, K.C.M.G.\n\nMr. D. J. Sloss, C.B.E.\n\nMr. G. S. Archbutt.\n\nDr. G. D. R. Black, O.B.E.\n\nHon. Mr. S. Caine.\n\nMr. P. S. Cassidy.\n\nHon. Mr. Chau Tsun Nin, C.B.E.\n\nHon. Sir Shouson Chow, Kt., LL.D.\n\nMr. E. Cock, M.B.E.\n\nHon. Mr. Leo D'Almada e Castro, Jr.\n\nHon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell.\n\nLieut.-Colonel H. B. L. Dowbiggin, O.B.E. Mr. D. Drummond.\n\nMr. D. C. Edmondston.\n\nMr. Eu Tong Sen, O.B.E.\n\nHon. Mr. J. A. Fraser, M.C.\n\nMr. Fung Kung On.\n\nHon. Mr. R. M. Henderson.\n\nMr. Ho Kom Tong, O.B.E.\n\nMr. Kan Tong Po.\n\nHon. Mr. T. H. King.\n\nHon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G., LL.D.\n\nMr. Li Jowson.\n\nMr. Li Tse Fong.\n\nMr. W. H. Lock.\n\nH.M. Sir A. D. A. MacGregor, Kt.\n\nMr. G. P. de Martin, M.B.E.\n\nMr. Mok Kon Sang.\n\nMr. A. Morse.\n\nHon. Mr. R. A. C. North.\n\nMr. T. E. Pearce.\n\nHon. Sir H. E. Pollock, Kt., K.C., LL.D.\n\nMr. F. J. de Rome, M.B.E.\n\nMr. J. H. Ross.\n\nMr. G. R. Sayer.\n\nHon. Dr. P. S. Selwyn-Clarke, M.C.\n\nHon. Mr. N. L. Smith, C.M.G.\n\nMr. Sum Pak Ming.\n\nMr. M. P. Talati.\n\nMr. Tang Shiu Kin, M.B.E.\n\nDr. Ts'o Seen Wan, C.B.E., LL.D.\n\nRt. Rev. Bishop Henry Valtorta.\n\nRt. Rev. Bishop R. O. Hall.\n\n10", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-567-12 Hong Kong University 24-1-1938 - 24-1-1938.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 564086, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-575-3 Japanese affairs 2-1-1939 - 21-12-1939", "page_number": 49, "title": "CO129-575-3 Japanese affairs 2-1-1939 - 21-12-1939", "content_text": "## 56\n\n3 \n\n2 \n\nof previous assistance to China. In reply to His Majesty's Ambassador's enquiry, the Minister for Foreign Affairs stated on the 24th July that Baron Hiranuma's statement had been quite informal and, in part, incorrectly reported.\n\nIn fact, Mr. Chamberlain made it clear in the House of Commons on the 17th July and again when he announced the text of the formula that there could be no question of a change in British policy at the dictation of a foreign Power and that the formula amounted simply to a recognition of a situation existing in fact. The formula was communicated in advance to the Chinese Government on the 23rd July, together with an oral communication from Sir A. Clark Kerr on the same lines as Mr. Chamberlain's two statements.\n\n243. Agreement having been reached on this point, an energetic start was made with the detailed discussions. At the first meetings of the United Kingdom and Japanese delegates on the 24th July, Mr. Kato put forward the Japanese agenda, consisting of twelve points, eight of which related to police measures and the remaining four to economic questions. The first eight points were referred on the same day to a fact-finding committee, which subsequently reported on the actual situation at Tientsin, and on the detailed respects in which the Japanese would wish to see it changed. Good progress was made at the third and fourth meetings of the conference on the 26th. Private talks between members of the two delegations proceeded concurrently on the questions of the four alleged terrorists, of Ssu Ching Wu and the three other Chinese interned with him, and of Li Han-yuan and other alleged anti-Japanese elements in the British Municipal Police. A provisional solution of all these problems had been reached by the 30th July, in return for which it was understood that General Muto, the principal Japanese military delegate, would be willing to assure that there would be a material improvement in the situation at Tientsin. With the assistance of Mr. Dennis, chief of the British Municipal Police, who had left for Tokyo on the 28th July, it was possible by the end of the month to reach provisional agreement on all points raised in items 1 to 8 of Mr. Kato's agenda, except for one question of detail (subsequently cleared up) regarding the exact number of Japanese gendarmes who were to be stationed in the British Concession as observers. The British negotiators were successful in maintaining the principle that all executive functions within the concession must be carried out by the British Municipal Police.\n\n244. Less satisfactory progress was made with the economic discussions. The question of currency was broached at the afternoon meeting of the 27th July, at which the Japanese negotiators requested a prohibition of the circulation of `fapi` in the concession. On the morning of the 28th, the question of the silver deposited in Chinese banks in the British Concession was discussed, with equally little result, and at the end of the month, His Majesty's Ambassador was still awaiting instructions from the Foreign Office on both subjects.\n\n245. Close contact had been maintained by Sir Robert Craigie with his United States and French colleagues throughout the month. Meanwhile, His Majesty's Government had been endeavouring to enlist the co-operation of the two Governments concerned in regard to the economic issues under discussion at Tokyo. On the 15th July, the United States Government stated in reply to a British enquiry that they must regard the currency question at Tientsin as a local issue connected with the administration of the British Concession and that they could offer no advice on the subject. On the 27th July, the French Government, in response to a similar British enquiry, instructed their ambassador at Tokyo to support Sir Robert Craigie on the currency and silver questions, and they, moreover, informed the United States Government of their action. On the 29th, His Majesty's Government made a further approach to the United States Government, urging them to make clear to the Japanese Government that the question of currency was of concern to them. On the following day, His Majesty's Ambassador, Paris, was instructed to inform the French Government of this approach and to ask whether they would instruct their ambassador at Tokyo to inform the Japanese Government that they were not prepared to agree to an arrangement regarding which they had not been first consulted, a request to which the French Government acceded on the 1st August. Meanwhile, the United States Government, on the 31st July, instructed their chargé d'affaires in Tokyo to continue to show to the Japanese Government their interest in broader phases of the Tientsin question, including the currency issue. They indicated, however, that they were not particularly interested in the silver question.\n\n## Anti-British Activities in Japan\n\n246. The press campaign against Great Britain, led by the **Hochi**, a paper believed to be closely connected with the German Embassy, continued and reached a climax about the middle of the month. There were hostile demonstrations in front of His Majesty's Embassy on the 7th July, the second anniversary of the outbreak of the incident, and again on the 14th, 16th, 17th, and 31st. Similar meetings were organised throughout the country. Attempts were made to intimidate the staff of His Majesty's Embassy and to induce them to leave its service; for instance, the Japanese lady telephone operator was rung up and informed that she ought to be killed, while the press published an interview with the nephew of the embassy gatekeeper, now fighting on the China front, who stated that he was ashamed of his uncle. One Tokyo theatre displayed notices stating that hostile Britons would not be admitted. At the height of the agitation, however, the vernacular papers published statements to the effect that, in spite of everything, the military attaché was still popular in Japan, and they enlarged on Major-General Piggott's fondness for eels and rice, a Japanese national dish.\n\n## Detention of Colonel Spear\n\n247. On the 4th July, His Majesty's Ambassador made further energetic representations to the Minister for Foreign Affairs on the subject. On the 13th July, on receipt of news that it was proposed to try Colonel Spear before a military tribunal, Sir Robert Craigie took the question up with the Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, complained of the fact that no official notice of this new decision had been received, and requested the necessary facilities for a British language officer, whom he proposed to send to Kalgan to establish touch with Colonel Spear. On the 26th, the question was raised by the military attaché with the Director of Military Operations. In spite of these representations, Colonel Spear was still detained at the end of the month.\n\n## Tsingtao\n\n248. The current anti-British agitation in North China assumed serious proportions at Tsingtao, where there was an anti-British riot on the 11th July, while on the 14th, two bombs were thrown at His Majesty's Consulate. In addition to the general representations made to the Japanese Government on the subject in connection with the Tientsin conversations, His Majesty's Ambassador took up the specific question of Tsingtao in a letter to the Minister for Foreign Affairs on the 8th July and again with the Vice-Minister on the 13th. On the 16th, Mr. Acting-Consul Pilcher was despatched from Osaka to assist His Majesty's Consul at Tsingtao.\n\n## Group Captain Bryant's Visit to China\n\n249. In the course of the month, Group Captain W. E. G. Bryant, Air Attaché to His Majesty's Embassy, accompanied by Major Stables, language officer, and other foreign service attachés from Tokyo, made a tour of the battlefields in the territory occupied by the Japanese in China.\n\n## Malaya\n\n## British Empire\n\n250. On the 31st July, two battalions of Indian troops arrived at Singapore. These were understood to represent the beginning of a substantial reinforcement of the British forces in the Malay Peninsula.\n\n## Canada\n\n251. On the 3rd July, the Canadian Chargé d'Affaires made representations to the Japanese Government regarding the bombing of a Canadian Mission building in China.\n\n## United States of America\n\n## Abrogation of Commercial Treaty\n\n252. Anti-Japanese feeling was reported to be rising throughout the United States during the month. After two abortive attempts to pass anti-Japanese legislation through Congress, the first being Senator Pittman's motion of the \n\n## 57", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-575-3 Japanese affairs 2-1-1939 - 21-12-1939.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 575322, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-590-22 Situation in enemy occupied Hong Kong 19-1-1943 - 20-11-1943", "page_number": 163, "title": "CO129-590-22 Situation in enemy occupied Hong Kong 19-1-1943 - 20-11-1943", "content_text": "# \n160- \n\npublic health work in Hong Kong themselves. After the war Selwyn-Clarke took on the job of scavenging in order not to be interned, but, as he said, to be able to work for the people and the prisoners. With the exception of Aokie, the Japanese used all the doctors who stayed out purely as scavengers. In Kowloon, for instance, garbage was allowed to pile up in the streets for about one month. The Yeumati shelter had been blocked up by the British during hostilities and none of the ships could get out, and the place became like a cesspool, for night soil was poured down the manholes instead of being properly disposed of.\n\nA man named Fang, formerly MacLeod's clerk, is now an upholder of the New Order. He suggested that Hooper's clerk should become the Chief Inspector in Hong Kong.\n\n## Hospital\n\nCourt, Griffiths, and Nicholarn are all in the French Hospital, where there is very bad feeling. Griffiths had beri-beri and hates Selwyn Clarke. Court's refusal to come out may have been due to the very bad reaction over Stott's escape. It was said that on account of Stott's escape the Japanese clamped down on communication with Stanley, and stopped the inflow of goods. Dr. Fehily did not think that Court had given any parole. Nicholson assured ... that he did not get away with the Americans. Bunje wanted to get out and was free as a Eurasian. Some time ago he was about to apply for a permit to go to Kwang Chow Wan. At that time his chauffeur asked him to give a certificate saying that he, the chauffeur, had acted as a volunteer driver during the war and when Bunje refused he went to the Japanese and said that Bunje had paid $6,000 and was planning to come out. The Japanese then held Bunje for 48 hours during which time they did not allow him to sleep, but made him run around, chased him with dogs, and beat him with a baseball bat. Bunje was now waiting for his September pass to be renewed, but Dr. Fehily thought it would be necessary to help him out.\n\nDr. Fehily said that Sloss approved of Court going. In Macao, Levcovitch told Dr. Fehily exactly how Court was proposing to escape. (A naturalised Briton who speaks much too freely)\n\nWatson of the Dairy Farm, has been asked to come but the Directors of the Co. had asked him to remain at his post. He is in charge of all the Dairy Farm cattle. After the bankers left, however, he was strictly confined to the Dairy Farm and could not be reached.\n\nLi Hooper told Dr. Fehily in the middle of the crowded Queen's Road that he had been asked to come out, but he said that he was going to wait to do so until Selwyn-Clarke was interned. He had asked for an address with which to communicate. He is now in the Hong Kong disinfecting station.\n\nSelwyn-Clarke is surrounded by puppets and traitors and is expected to be interned at any moment. He is not allowed to speak on the phone, has to go straight from the French Hospital to his office, and is watched all the time. He is suspected by the Japanese of being the head of the British Secret Service and everybody taken by the gendarmes is closely questioned about him. He retains his freedom through his friendship with Colonel Uguchi.\n\n## Verdue\n\nDr. Fehily suggested that Perdue could come out of the camp on the basis of his Irish nationality and take over Hong Kong between ... and in reconstruction(!). It is said that Perdue has become very depressed and inactive, but Sloss thought that if he was given encouragement his mental attitude would change again.\n\n## Major Manners\n\nwas also recommended by Dr. Fehily, especially on account of his performance during the war in Kowloon.\n\nDr. Fehily did not think that outside people knew of this organisation. But he said that Hooper must not be used for messages. He did not think that Angus would do this work. He said that anybody asking for passes was immediately closely watched.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-590-22 Situation in enemy occupied Hong Kong 19-1-1943 - 20-11-1943.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 575453, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-590-23 Situation in Hong Kong 25-4-1905 - 25-4-1905", "page_number": 95, "title": "CO129-590-23 Situation in Hong Kong 25-4-1905 - 25-4-1905", "content_text": "## Relearned li \n317 (K.W. 57). 94 75\n\nPrisoners of War Department, \nDevonshire House, \nPiccadilly, \nW.1. \n10th June, 1942.\n\nDear Cole,\n\nI enclose in original a report on an escape from Hong Kong by a party of Army and Navy officers. John Higham, who asked us to send it on to you, would like to have it back as soon as possible.\n\nYours sincerely, \n(sgd.) Iddesleigh.\n\nLieutenant-Colonel \nS.J. Cole, C.M.G., O.B.E., \nColonial Office.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-590-23 Situation in Hong Kong 25-4-1905 - 25-4-1905.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 575920, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-590-25 Accounts of events leading up to surrender and subsequent treatment of prisoners- etc 23-4-1942 - 28-9-1943", "page_number": 73, "title": "CO129-590-25 Accounts of events leading up to surrender and subsequent treatment of prisoners- etc 23-4-1942 - 28-9-1943", "content_text": "73\n\n(P5632/5655/23) SECRET.\n\nLouisa OBURGE POY.\n\nWILLIAM GEORGE POY\n\nBorn Chiltern, Victoria, Australia, May 17th, 1907.\n\nLeft Australia for Hongkong 1926.\n\nEmployed by Canadian Government in Hongkong and Manchuria since 1929.\n\nJoined Hongkong V.D.C. in 1935. Qualified as 2nd year Territorial standard signaller and 1st year Army standard.\n\nHeld rank of Corporal in Corps signals /R section, which was the first Chinese section formed in the H.K.V.D.C..\n\nFather died in Kwangtung 1928.\n\nMother and balance of family comprised of three brothers and four sisters in Australia.\n\nOne brother, Roy Maxwell Poy, enlisted in A.I.F. in Victoria, Australia, and arrived in Singapore 1941. Present address of family is: 431, Kiewa Street, Albury, Australia.\n\nOnly cousin in China has been in Chinese Army of General Yu Han-mou since 1930 and when last heard of was holding the rank about equivalent to that of Colonel, and is now believed to be in the Military Academy at Chungking. His name is Li Chun Mo.\n\nOfficer in the District Grand Lodge of Hongkong and S.C. and Past Master of Lodge St.John 618 Scottish Constitution, from 1940-1941. Confirmation of which may be secured from Edinburgh.\n\nBritish Consulate-General, Lourenço Marques, 27th July, 1942.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-590-25 Accounts of events leading up to surrender and subsequent treatment of prisoners- etc 23-4-1942 - 28-9-1943.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 } ]