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It is stated that the new Japanese “hattianhip

Heisure has left Singaport for Yokosuka direct-

The Rangoon opiam lioenos for 1901-2 was sold at public auction, and fatahud Rs. 5,73,000, being an increase, of Rs. 53,000 last year,

A Itmasian squadron of three torpedo-bonta from Cronstadt to Vladivostock passed through Singapore harbour on the 29th alt, on its way

to cop! and provision at Saigon.

A'Siameno Government surveying orpodi- tion is to be sent out this month to survey the whole of the west coast of Siamese Malays from Pinang to the Pak Chan river."

A. Nichi Nichi telegram from Fusan at the end of last mouth says :-There are two Russian warships in Chinkaiwon and the work of surveying the place is being pushed on. On open of marines lausled from those warships is stationed on shore ass guard.

TUESDAY, APRIL 9r, 1901-

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"DAILY PRESH SERVICE

FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTE.]

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

Lośnox, 7th April, 6 p.m...

RUSSIA'S OCCUPATION OF

MANCHURIA.

treaty still re

of its provisions in all wi

tain that the ademnities paid during

months were not exsemiye, bat clearly within the provisions of the treaties and the leve Chion.

7. In conclusion we wish to state that what the mimionary wants is order antl'net îndemni- ties. The surest way to secure order is to accord to converts the mme justice that is we corded to other Chinese subjecta. If koond magistrates (and gentry) continue to treat Christians with contempt, allow their under- lings to oppress them, and cause unnecessary delay in the setilsment of disputo, it is hardly possible that "Missionary Interference” will

out to the Viceroy that the radical cure for all peadily cease. Therefore we desire to point. trouble between Christians and non-Christians

The Rossiya, commenting on the Russian official statement, says that the indefinite postponement of the Manchurian Conven- tion obliges Russia to contume her role of occupying Manchuria. The St. Petersburg journal would like the foreign Press to on-past will not be repented.

newer conscientiously who it is, that causer the occupation, Russin or the Allied Power, who are always dreaming that it is the Russian intention to annex Chinese terri-

many deficiencies which might well be supplied, so many benefits to the inhabitante of the Colony which might be suggested. Mr. Le proposes that a public misting should be held to elect a committee to invite suggestions, preparatory to a second meeting A despatch to the New York Herald from at which the matter could be discussed and Washington ways Recognising the impossi some proposal formulated. We can see nobility of obtaining action by the Sonato, the more practical way of arriving at a satisfac. President will not retransmit to thst body the tory conclusion than that suggested by our nominations of Sampson and Schley for ad- vancement on account of their services during. correspondent, and we have no doubt that the war with Spain. As Rear-Admiral Schley, bis letter will meet with the ready response will retire ou 9th October next, and Rear- which it deserres. But, in view of the rate Admiral Sampson three months later, it is orie at which arbemes progress here after they dent that the only reward that can be given to have been shaped, it would be well to lose these officers in the future is through Con, grossional action antherising the President to no time in making a start:

appoint them Vies-Admirals on the retired list.

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A house in course of erection at 81. Nullah Lane, Wanchai, partly collapsed on Sunday afternoon shortly after five o'clock. Fortunately the workmen had left the building, and no one was hurt,

tory.

GENERAL NEWS.

LONDON, 7th April, 6 p.m.

THE MARKETS.

The revival of copper continues, especially in Germany and the United States.

a change of attitude on the part of local *fficials_(and gentry) towards the Christians. Let the local magistrates treat the Christians fairly and justly and much of the trouble 6f the

ANDNEW. BEATTIE, Secretary of Committee;

Canton, 27th March, 1901,

THE COMING INAUGURATION

OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.

[FROM OUR CORRESPONDANT-4

Washington, at March. I

publi

appear disconcerting ezinezit then in the days

rending

heart

Sforting fact

In three days the streets of Washington will Zavre rapidly be filled by tamping thousands, the fage will manik: "The pună fy, the lands will play, the curious will crane their necks, the high-in-office will look soléinn, and William MoKinley, Esq, President of the United States, will renor his oath to uphnid the Constitution" and "defend the Ilve and Liberties of his fellow citizens on hand and sen. Though the inangaration of a president for his the second term is not nearly as brilliant an affair as the advent of a new chief executivo, fully: seven hundred thousand people, will cute të Washington to witness the ceremonies. In the inaugural parade there will be 350,000 men- soldiers, studente, members of patriotic speistika, militiamen, politicians, farmers, mechanics, professional men, and citizens without occupa tion. The President will remain upon, the re- viewing stand at least is hours, and as a We have received for publication the follow-precautionary measure against yet weather w ing report from the Committee of the Cantoa huge glass box" has been erected to shelter Missionary Conference to that Conference him. At his first inauguration, in 1897, Mr. Brethret Your Committee, appointed to McKinley's wife and mother stood beside him sa prepare a paper setting forth the views of the he received officially the burdene of his high office. Next Monday the sweet face of the Conference on the subjects of "Indemnities," "Missionary. Interference," ote, with reference elder lady will be missing. A rest or dore ago also to certain statements contained in deshe died at the White House. Mrs. McKinley, on of, the gundente destroyed during the

The U. B. battleship Kentucky left on Mon-

It is reported from Siam that many people

The cot a market. shows a distinct har. day night for Mauila. Rear Admiral Kempface leasing for some, new gold diggings dia- who has recently transferred bis flag from the covered only a few months ago in the province.dening ten.excy. Manchesterexpects bigher Newark to the Kentucky, has left with her.

of Plaust. The Shans are leaving Pailin in

prices. hundreds for the new diggiugs, and, some 300 The Chinese have gone from the railway. latter have so far done most of the work, which of course is of a primitive character. They do not appear to have to dig to any depth. but simply take the muddy earth and wash it, and find their gold. The smallest amount that anyone has got for a day's work is worth about four ticals, and the biggest find heard of was a eatty weight of the precious metal, which was found in one lump. So far there has been no restriction put on anyone by the Government.-

Mr. Williams, who was United States Consul EXPERT at Manila before the war, and who has been appointed Cousal-General for the United States In the Straits Battlements, is expected there shortly by the US. oruiser Buffalo.

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HONGKONO, 1 April, 1907

Though walcomed by the water authorities as a fortunate offset to the recent drought, the heavy rainfall of the past three days, coming as it did coincidently with the Easter holidays, has resulted in the neaal vacation from business being spent indoors,

At 9 o'clock to-night in the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home & Concert will be given in aid of ME hia F. Daleeswick will be in the R.N., and Dow. A full evening's amusement is promised by the programmo.

traça, Kessick,

Inspector Collett, of the Police Force, who was recently promoted to his present raak from that of rgeant, has been placed in charge at No. 2 (Wanchai) Police Station. Inspector Ford, whom he relieves, assumes the office left varast by the departure for home of Inspector Dunes that of Inspector of Weights and Measurey. Vehicles, and Dangerous Goods,

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THE MISSIONARIES AND THE

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patches from Acting Viceroy Tak to Consal MoWade, has carefully considered the subjects referred in and now reports as follows:

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In a lecture on The Decay of China" before the Imperis Institute recently, Mr. Tan Ĉ. Hanash spoke of Melammedanisa in Chine, The question of China becoming a Moslem

A SIMPLE CEREMONY, ALE ANALY country, he said; bad before now been mooted by

There is no more simple ceremony than that English writers, and, if it did, the Celestial Em

1. We accept fully the statement of Acting of the inauguration of a president of the pire, greatly modified, might possibly become a military power. Moslems formed the bravest Viceroy Tak in his despatch, that "The native United States. In the Senate Chamber the -Bu-Linor pluráða" or "le: suprimiriitant he erungry Chinese. The mosques, almost alone that uniting with a Church does not make them gentleman whose office corresponds with that of among native public buildings, were kept in any the las amenable to the laws of China.

the Lord Chief Justice of England. Then the good repair, and their services were regularly What we insist upon is that converts shall be new President walks to a sturd, prected upon performed. The Moslems had, however, long treated as Chinese subjects. The Acting the Capital portico and rinkes pu address to the since ceased to make any converts, though they Viceroy may not be aware of the fact that con-assembled people. Then be reviews the in kept up their own numbers, and the lack of verts are not to treated by the local magistrates,augural parade, steps into a carriage, is driven unity in their counsels was sufficiently indicated They are frequently referred to in open to the White House, hangs up his hat, takes by the fact that the Moslem intuibitants of court as alious, and as those who have for. Tientsin showed themselves anxious to make taited all right to justice before the lowe, evening of inauguration day he spends a fow of his overcoat, and begins work. Upon the

terms with the Allies the moment there has In several instances local magistrates hare moments at the Inaugural ball in the huge been any chance of doing so, while Tung Fuh-requested converts to take their cases to the Pension Department Building. The tickets to wiang's wild soldiery vers of the time greed.

this fanction are sold at 55 asch, and anyone who has the prize may secure entrance. The President, alone, is admitted free of charge. As may be supposedly this affair attracts

large numbers of the social, infinitesimal. For this reason it is often highly ridiculous. On mare unnecessary delay occurs in the settlement of than one occasion, in fact, the floor managers Dan was a plēkā cases in which Christians are concerned. have been compelled to eject eccentric guests who trusted by his as other Chinese subjects, but are subjected to be arrayed in the regulation evening to them has

So long as the Christians are not treated refused to obey the rule requiring all dancers they

to lisabilities and are refused the same pro- dress tection of law which is given other Chinese subjects, the officials cannot complain of mis- At noon of inauguration day the 56th Con sionary interference. In most instances it is greas will pass into history. Until then much only through the inissionsry that the converts work is to be done, but can secure the rights which the treaties grant maiuing it

the short time re the 34th Infantr

them. Therefore we do claim that:

doubtful if any of the more count of his ten important bills of the docket will be pamed, which would be

dy measure, the bill to connect the United territory. Neither the Nicaragua Canal hill, the shipsat.riously comm

obtained. Stats and the Phillipines with a cable, for the sured urgent uniforms, auit tên Macabebes anti-oleomargarine bill, so persistently advocat

consuls as the proper persons to whom their onses should be presented. Again, it not in frequently happens that Christians are com- pelled to pay exorbitant sums of money before they can get their cases before the magistrates;

The fire which broke out on Sunday woning. Professors, R. H. Curtis and C. D. Ferrine are shortly after nine o'clock, in a rattan-shop at now en route to Hongkong. They go to Sumatra 120-122, Second Street, turns out to have been in the interests of a leading American astro- rather a bigger affair than was at first thought.nomical society to observe the 'e, sclipse and after the case is admitted unusual and The highly inflammable material gave the 17th May. So far as is at present known, the fates a firm hold, and the first and second following scientific parties will meet at Padang foera in each place were gutted before the and in the neighbourhood to observe the eclipse Brigade, under Deputy Superintendent Batoley, of the sur-Expeditions from the rural gained thomastory. The damage has not yet observatory at Washington, the Jehu Hopkins been estimated, nor is the cause of the outbreak University ut Baltimore, from the Royal Society KDOWN.

and the Royal Astronomical Society at London, and from St. Xavier's College at Calcutta, Three fatal ascidorts were reported by the Other independent observers are:--Professor police yesterday. The first case was that of Barkhalter from Chabot University in Califor a hawker who fell down the hold of a ship innia; Comit De la Baume Plavinel from Paris, MR. R. K. LEIGH's suggestion, which ap the harbour on Saturday, and was instantly Mr. Leo Brenner, un astronomer from Austria; pears in a letter in another column, is one killed. An earth-coolie was pursuing his risky Rusian astronomer from St. Petersburg: which will commend itself to all British calling at Yamuti on Sunday, when a sadder Professor Todd from Massachusetts; Mr. E. subjects in Hongkong. Of all British pos-collapse of the banking resulted in his being Dixon, frota Durlington in England. Mr. sessions the Colony of Hongkong, whose suffocated. Several Chinese children ware

Brenner is likely to take observations on the history in the nineteenth century is prae playing amongst some heavy logs at Yaumati west coast of Borneo. The Russian observer tically coextensive with the reign of Queen from its place and killed a little boy,

on Sunday, when one of the lags rolled down will perhaps choose the island of Lingga Pro Victoria, has through this the strongest

fessor Todd has been advised to ix upon 8. E. Borneo. cause for the perpetual remembrance of our late sovereign. It is only fitting there fore that there should be some outward sign of the feelings which we must en tortain for her. This principle will be readily granted, we feel sure, by all

CORRESPONDENCE.,

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Chinese Government with other nations. Those 2. In accordance with the treaties made by the who quietly profess and teach this doctrine (Christian doctrine) shall not be harassed or persecuted on secount of their faith." And ad by the agricultural interests of the country, riffen, and the orgensens which were that Any person, whether citizen of the is likely to go through. Of these four measures supposed to have been captured from American United States or other country, or Chinese con only the bill providing for ship rabsidies has troop

The foton steamed round organboat to a veri, who according to these tenets, peaceably not received the approval of one branch of the Mr. William A. Rublee, one of the editora

teaches and practices the principles of Chris. National Legislature. The other three en- short digan ca above Baler, on the east coast of of the Milwaukee Sentinel, who succeeds the late

tianity, shall in no case be interfered with." countered checks when their success seemed | Luxon and landed. The ißre officers were Mr.. Rounsovelle Wildman ne Consul General

3. We would point out that if it was proper practically assured. Thus the House of Redressed as private soldiere, and each birried a for the United States to Hongkong, leaves Ban

for foreign governments to make the above a Presentatives endorsed the construction of the towel, a tooth brush, and a half blanket. Francisco for this port on the 17th inet, by the We do not hold ourselves responsible for the part of their treaty with Chine, it is right and Nicaragua Canal, fixing $140,000,000 as the Trenty of the Macabebe scouts were, dressed

"opinions expressed by our correspondents.

a matter of simple justice to the Chinese, who limit of expenditure, while action in the Senstein insurgent uniforms, the balance being dress- Facidic Mail steamer China. The appointment has not yel been officially confirmed from A MEMORIAL TO THE LATE QUEEN. vepted Christianity while this treaty was in has been so for prevented by the differences as common lumbres, so ed not to srous sections of the community. But as to Washington, but Mr. W. F. Aldrich, Vice

force, to claim that its provisions shall be carried between the United States and Great Britain suspicion lay » too well

ved and dressed the form which the memorial should Consul-General, has received a private intima-

TO THE EDITOR OF THE "DAILY PRESS."

out.

regarding the Hay-Pauncefota treaty. The insurgent, force.

peditipu started on tuke there is likely to be considerable diver. tion sonoineing it. Mr. Rubler mude a good

Hongkong, 8th April 4. Failure to insist upon the observance of Puciflo cable bill passed the Senate, during its way bylanu the Ith wonding sity of opinion. In the first plass, there is record as Consal at Prague during the Harri- this Colony intend to do something as a me- the Chinese Government to disregard every in the House ever since, while the also do were on their way to Casiguran, After Six-I presume the British community of this part of the treaty is an encouragement to the first session, but has been hanging fire on word ahead that reinforcements for Againal. the discouraging example of our previous sou administratión. Victoria memorial, that in honour of the

morial of our late Queen, though up to the other obligation of the treaties they have made margarine measure was approved by the House reaching this town six days weary march was A. Mainichi telegram says that the attitude present I have not heard of any steps having with foreign governments.

only to be held up by the Senate. Notwith made to Aguinaldo's camp. Gen. Fauston con- Diamond Jubilee year. It is true that the

of the Corean officiala in the matter of the 'been taken. construction of the proposed road is now dismissal of Mr. McLary Brown is very firm

5. The Viceroy's despatches plainly imply standing these failures, however, Congress hastiques: The distance was ninety miles. Our I would propose a meeting be held in the that the recent troubles were caused by chil- accomplished a large amount of work. Among food supply was entirely exhausted, and my men beginning and that the scheme has left the and there is no indication that they will either City Hall to elect » Committee who could dren and ruffiane," that "lawless people of the more notable legislation have been the acts were so wask and exisusted from the

the terrible province of ideas for that of facts, but it is apologise or retract the notice of dismissal invite suggestion as to what form the memorial culating groundless ramours mede trouble in to provide complete forms of government for hike and lack of food, that when we reached with little pride that we can look back on The British Minister, by order of the Home should take, and when the matter has been uli districts by plundering on looting." This Port Rico and Hawaii; to secure the main within sight miles of Aguinaldo's camp, we the tedious delays and obstructions which Government, has applied for an audience with be held to rally decide,-I am, sir, yours. ete.. for the trouble from those who were guilty and reorganize the hand and banking system of sanger shend to Aguinaldos campe, informing. thoroughly considered a second meeting could is plainly an attempt to shift the responsibility tenance of the gold standard of money; to could go no further. “We therefore sent a mes- so long deferred the commencement of the the Corsan Emperor about the affair, and the work. The part of the plan which refer- Russian Minister has also applied for an

place it upon irresponsible parties. It is well the Treasury; to increase the Army to 100,000 him of our plight, and requesting that his send red to the Victoria Hospital and Nurs. audience for the purpose of introducing the

known that in almost every instance when men; to facilitate the extradition of persons us food before we could go further. This wAS ing Institute has similarly been a long Russian oral officers; but the Emperor has LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS. trouble occurred, one or more wealthy and accused of crime to and from the United on the afternoon of the 2nd, This was sup-

not granted audience. The bold attitude on disappointment to those who in 1897

plied us, and the disguise and rose adopted by The C. P. R. steamer Empress of China infantial person was the instigator of the States, and the regular appropriation bila. the Government's part is reported to be due to arrived at Nagasaki at 6 p.m. on Sunday, the trouble and that children and ruffians" wore

us had been complete". eagerly took the opportunity of showing their intention to keep Mr. MoLeary Brown 7th inst, and loft again at 4 p.m. yesterday for but acting ander the directions of others. In addition, there have been several animated On the 23rd the march was resumed. .... As thà their loyalty to their ruler in practical form. out of the Corean service while the material for Kobe, where she is due to arrive et 7 p.m. 6. The Viosroy's despatch also states that controversion and investigations, the most en Macabebes approached the town, the troopa of But such delays and discouragements are the Seoul-Kaijo railway are being imported by

to-day

The N. Y. K. steamer Idatu Mare (Amori. "Hereafter missionary cases will not be arranged growing of them being the inquiry into the Agninalio's body-guard, consisting of fifty men, inseparable concomitants of Crown Colony the French syndicate, but this explanation re- can Line) left Shanghai for this port on the according to the mode of the arrangement made practise of hazing at the West Point Military armed with rides, were drawn up in parede, to government, to which we have ample op-quires confirmation.

6th inat, and is expected to arrive hare day. in the present year.". We wish the Viceroy to ! Aondemy. Voluminous testimony was taken i receive the supposed reinforcements. The man

R. K. LEIGH.

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