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JAMES MACKAY's report to the Foreign | CRANBORNE's statement caused more par- Office, as stated by Lord LANSDOWNE, there is less cause for dubiety, less occasion for reserve in the expression of our satisfaction. The British Special Comissioner reports

turbation in England than in Japan. The Japanese, he added, had shown conspicuous vigour of judgment and a moderation highly creditable to them. Of course it is satis

S. WATSON & CO., that has suceeded in effecting an agresfactory to he told that the British public

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ment for the protection of trade marks; the and Preso bad judged Lord CRANBOUNE'S extension of the system of bonded ware lapsas lingas more harshly than the bouses; the improvement of the approaches Japanese had seen fit to do, but we fear to the Cauton and Yangtze rivers; the that this hardly proves that it was les, felt equalisation of the import duties on goods or acted in the land of the Rising dus. whether curried by junks or steamers, the The Japanese papers, no douus plentifully official recognition of the obligations of cored with commonsense, would speedily Chinese shareholders in British limited come to the conclusion either that the liability companies; and, finally, a general speech was merely the atter.nleg of one agreement for the establishment of a Muster, possibly made it some good Por Dor. Per Bot.national currency in China. That Sir reason from a political point of view,

JAMES MACKAT had obtained an under-busty remark for which he aloue was

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We beg-to acknowledge with thanks “ A Journalist's" congratulatory letter, but modesty forbids us to publish it.

A Loadon talegram of the 10th fast. says that the Capo Parliament has beun summoned to meet on 20th August.

Three hundred and thirty deaths were registered at Singapore during the week ending. on Saturday, the 12th inst. The ratio per 1,000 was 73.12. Over 9 per cent of the deaths occurred at St. John's Island.

Jack McAuliffe, the professional pagilist

who was in Shanghai soma weeks ago, has been defeated in a match at Tiontain by an American Matane named Eyan, from the Peking Legation

...$10.80 90.90 taking by the Chinese Government to responsible. Against thus rither dispara Gaard, for a purse of $2,000,

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set the general chorus of approval of Japan 1.00 West, North, and East Rivers) wa had by British statesmen and the British Press already learned; from a statement recently and the very tottering reception uscorded

to Prince Komarse by King EDWARD. Vi made in the House of Commons, and we presumed that a similar assurance had becuHaving done this, the Japanese, even it 1.20 secured with regard to the Yangtaze. The more touchy than wo give the credit for transfer of the collection of the native being, could well afford to regard Lord Customs from the Hoppo to the Collector. CRANBORNE's pronouncement with equuni- Wine White Seal Capsule 16.20 1.35 ts of the Imperial Maritime Customs had apparently ensured the equalisation of the duties by junk and steamer

arrangement which we trust fresh imposition under the name of buttery | tax, loti-shui, or on any other pretence, will be permitted to be rendered nugatory, It was also understood that the system of bonded warehouses, heretofore confined to Shanghai and grunted as au exclusive privilege to a Chinese company, was to be extended to foreign godowns and applied to other ports. But the other conditions wore matters for negotiation, which might or might not be won, according to the energy the persistency, and the sagacity of the British representative. It is certainly most gratifying to find that not only have they formed the subjects of negotiation, but also that Sir JAMES MACKAY would be satisfied with nothing short of their concession.

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We regret to learn of the death of Dr. Surah Kerr, of the Margaret Williamson Hospital, Shanghai, the lady having snccumbed to cholera. Another lady doctor of the same misstou hospital is also down with cholera. There have been cases of the saman disease at the German Camp.

Messrs. Erich Georg & Co. say in their - And this was douustes twickly sharelist, dated 19th July. Although happoned. At the same time it is to be 800 steady investment, business has been going regretted that a responsible British Minister on during the week under review, our market should be guilty of such lapses from die does not show any sign of improvement, in

We can only hope that with slightly lewer.

fact, quotations for several stocks are again cretion. experience may come increased wisdom. Lord CRANBORNE évidently is a chip of the old, block. His illustrious father, who rarely in his long and successful career did a really foolish act, on severni notable occasions allowed his tongue to ran away with him. This trait was conspicuous when he sat in the House of Commons as Lord ROBERT CEOIL, and it did not wholly leave him after he took up the burden of government as Marquess of SALISBUN

Early on the morning of the 9th inat. the cliff stoward of the N. Y. K steamer Tamba More, which was in Kobe barbear, on returning to his berth after a short absence, notient Chinese saloon-boy open a drawer and take it the cash-box containing some 40 or 50 yen. The boy, cinileaged by the steward, say he was only looking at the money. He was handed to the police.

The death took place at the General Hospital We hope, however, that sie annoyance how

on the Ui inst, from appendicitis, of Mr. 2 caused by his slip will indues Viseviantfactorily performed on the previous Saturday Swaa, Yokohamu. An operation was satis CRANBORNE to impose a guard upon a too but peritonitis devoloped later. Mr. Swan, who reaily tongue, more especially when making was 23 years of age, was secretary of the Yoko- official statements.

hama Engine and Iron Works, and was for merly in the employ of the Communications Department. Deceased He well-known

TELEGRAMS,

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FAR EASTERN AFFAIRS.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.]

LONDON, 18th July, 9 p.m.

-RUSSIA AND MANCHURIA. Lord Tausdowne, replying in the House of Lords to a question by Earl Spencer, said Russia had agreed to evacuate Manchurin in three periods, and that Nowelwang would probably he restored in the second. The Government believed that Newchwang would be restored at the same time as Tientsin..

Edward and Queen Alexandra, is fixed for the 9th August.

THE CONFERENCE OF PREMIERS. "Mr. Chamberlain presided at to-day's con- forenes of Pioniers, all of whom were present..

THE KING'S HEALTH... The Lancet says that His Majesty King Edward is looking better than for years past. '1his it attributes to the beneficial affect of the freedom he was lately enjoyed from state and social cares, and his suforced rest in bed,

THE LORD LIEUTENANCY

IRELAND.

OF

His Excellency Earl Cadogan, K.G, Lont Lieutenant of Ireland, has resigned.

-BUSSIA AND INTERATIONAL

COMMERCE.

Bussin has issued a Note to the Towers,

who signed the Brussels Convention, proposing a joint agreement with a view of protecting international commerce against the artificial depression of prices, not only government export bounties, but by the more dangerous

TORPEDO PRACTICE.

LONDON, 19th July, 3.55 p.m. process of trusta

LORD CRANBORNE'S MISTAKE. Lord Lansdowne, replying to Earl A special. Government Gazette issued an Spencer in the House of Lords, mid he was Baturday stated that information had been received from the Naval Authorities that metlined to think that Love Cranborne's torpedoes will be run from the Torpedo Eub- statement with reference to the Anglo- Depot at Kowloon from to-day until further Japanose alliance had caused more pertur-notics The practice will take place daily bation in England than in Japan. The between the hours of 7.30 sin, and nçou, and

between 130 p.m. and 3 p.m. Japanese had shown conspicuoua vigour of judgment and a moderation highly creditable to them.

[Tho statement referred to was the now fatava terance that Britain did not seek alliances bas granted them, which Mr, Batfour afterwards explained away.-ED. D:P] .../

SIR JAMES MACKAY'S TRADE

PROPOSALS.

In the House of Lords, Lord Lansdowne stated that he had received from Sir James Mackay a hopeful proposal with reference to the Lekin question, which afforded a promising bisis of arrangement. Before accepting the proposal the Government would consult the best authorities in

Eeveral cases of dengue fever cocured in the athlete, was captain of the Y. C. & A. C, base-England and China. Sir James Mackny

ball team, and was also prominent in local also reported an agreement for the proteo Colony during the past week.

The French sil of the 16th ult. was sporting circles. He was a native of Califor- tion of trade marks, an extension of the delivered in London on the 17th inst

nia, USA., and arrived at Yekolima in 1899.

keystom of bonded warehouses, the improve. The Chefoe correspondent of the N.-C. Daily ment of the Canton River and Fangtare News wired andar dato 14th inst. that informe-approaches, the squalisation of dulies on tion has just been received there that four

The concert and farce given at the Kowloon.

Lastitute on Thursday evening was repeated on saturday with gratifying success.

There was an unwelcome recrutescence of plague during the 24 hours ended at noon of Saturday, no less than 7 cases, all fatal, being reported.

The Colonial Secretary sends us a memoran- dum prepared by Dr. Clark, showing the changes in the law prop.sed by the Public Health Buildings Bill, 1902,

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Mr. K. L. Dennys, Acting Crown Solicitor, instructed Biz Henry Lipencer Berkeley, Seasons on Friday in which a Chineman wes Attorney General, in the case at the Criminal charged with stealing $10,000.

Tenders will be received at the Colonial antil noon of Tuesday, the 5th August, 1902, for the construction of a lighthouse tower end additional quarters at Green Island. No work will be permitted on Sundays,

of

French sailors, prammably of sump-of-war, goods carried by junks and steamers, the have been poisoned by eating shell-fish and recognition of the obligations of Chinese spails on board their vees-1 in spite of cautions shareholders in British companies, and a as to the danger of doing so. Two have died in the hospital whither they were removed, and the general agreement establishing a national others are now better. The 8.8. Tungchow, currency. which left Shanghai for Weihaiwei, Chefso, and Tientsin on the 11th inst, was quarantined for three days on account of a native dying of oboleraduring this voyage, and then.. Chungking was also detained on Friday for a similar reason, but was released by Sunday last. The general health of the place is good, the recent deilis being purely accidental and exceptional,

REUTER'S SERVICE

LONDON, 37th July.

HONGKONG COINAGE DESIGN.

His Excellency the Ofeat Administering the Government notifies for the information of the public that His Majesty The King has been pleased to approve of the following design for the obverse of all subsidiary coins hereafter feaned for the Colony of Hongkong, víz, a crowned offigy of His Majesty with the logoud ***Edward VII King, and Emperor."-" "The above design has been approved by the Mas er of the Mint and the Secretary of Stala ng requirod Article 1(2) of the Hongkong (Coinage)

Order in Counsf) 1895.

THE SUPREME COURT

that during the year 1901. 125 cases were Mr. J. W. Norton Eyshe, Rogistror, reports

brought in the Original Jurisdiction of the Jurisdiction 27 and 517 respectively were settled or withdrawn before trial, 10 and 486 were decided in favour of the plaintifs, 1 and 73 in faveur suited, 179 came under the heading "Struck rear of the defendants, 8 were non-

Supreme Court and 1267 in the Summery

out

ont, Dismissed, and lapsed writs," and 87 and 4. were in depondency, at the end of the year. Debts and damages recovered amounted to

red 7. $94,463 and $98,702 "The appeal cases.

PLAGUE IN CANTON.

The following letter to the Colonial Secretary from the Assistant Secretary in the Goveru- ment of Bengal appears in the Government Gazette - I am dirested to state, for your information, that intimation having been received of the outbreak of plague is Canton, it has been declared an infected Port, within

THE PHILIPPINES SCANDALS. General Smith of the United States Atiny has been court-martialled for ordering hissoldiers to kill all inhabitants of Samar, and make the the meaning of the Venice Bentary Conven place a howling wilderness. He has been tion Regulations, and the regulations for the sentenced to be aduanished by President prevention of the introduction of plagno by Roosevelt, who has also placed him on the retired son, which are in force in the ports of Bengal, will be enforced in. the ports of Orissa. and in the port of Chittagong, against vessels arriving from Canton."

Not much has recently been heard of the noto floriousTung Fu-hsiang, says the N.-C. Daily News The following particulars have just reached us by letter from gentieuzan living in Kassu.list, ⠀⠀ persistently circulated that Governor Tree of He writes:It appears that reports had been

Shanst was on his way in command of foreign troops with express orders to catch Tang. The latter seems mortally afraid of Teen, and hear to approve of the appointment of Hon. L. Sing there might be some truth in the report has Sharp to be an Unofficial Member of the decamped from Kayaan and gone to some Legislative Council in succession to Hon. J. village two days north of Ninghmission with

The notification appears in the Geperament Gastte that HM the King has been plead

Tharbura resigned.

a few of his followers. The people all around here still speak of him as a "Chung-ch'un, ze..., Faithful Minister, and say the dread of him kept the foreign armies out of Shenai. Mattera ara quiet up here. The prospect of a good harvest always seems to induce tranquility. ***

be given will prove effective. Very much will of course rest with the Consuls in this respect in the future. The serious dis Adrautage at which British and foreign [31 investors have hitherto been placed vis-à-vis Chinese purchasers of shares in British joint- stock enterprises has long been a just grievance that called urgently for redress. The Chinese readily became shareholders when a concern-promised to yield large profits or the stock appeared likely to boom, but it difficulties arose and further calls were made on the shareholders, the Chinese disappeared or flatly refused to accept the liability. The consequences of this policy were made signally apparent in the case of the Bank of China and Japan, Limited, now in liquidation. The British share. holders were made to pay the calls, but the Chinese shareholder declined to meet them, and this pressed hardly on the former class. It will henceforth be possible to enforce HONGKONG, 21st July, 1902.

these calls, and the Chinese speculator will The announcement telegraphed in another in future be unable to play the game on the colunu is of exceptional interest and im. old principle of "hends I win, tails you lose." portance to all engaged in trade in China. Last, but certainly not least, of Sir JAMES Lord LANSDOWNE has been able to make a MACKAY' achievements is the general statement which will be received, with agreement for the establishment of a general satisfaction. He has received from national currency. This, we take it, means Sir JAMES LYLE MACKAY a hopeful pra. that the Provincial Governments have posal with reference to lean promising a agreed to abolish their mints and currencies basis for arrangement, but his Lordship in favour of one system of a national was careful to add that before acepting currency throughout the Empire. This is

Bimultaneously with the release from quaran this reposal the Government intended to a great step in advance, and must serve pot

tine detention at Nagasaki of the NYK Australian Hner Yawafu Baru on the evenlug consult the best authorities in England and only to facilitate trade but also to uphold China. This is well, for the Tevin question and enhance the Imperial prestige. We can

of the 7th fast, says the Nagasaki. Press, a is so complicated and so large that no hasty only hope that it may be possible to arrange

letter of thanks was sent to the superintendent What

of the Nagasaki quarantine station by the cabin decision should be taken, and unless the for a guid standard for China, most absolute guarantees can be secured Japan has accomplished should not be

passengers on the rasse. The letter, signed on behalf of the passengers by H. P. M. Berry. against its revival under other names, it is impracticable in China, which country

tau as follows. I am requested by the let vain to even consider the advisability of its would equally and as certaluly gain by the

icon passengers on the Yawala Maru to abolition: For our own part, we would change. At present China is greatly

thank you and the other gentlemen of your much prefer to allow this particular sleep banditapped by being the only great country

staff for the courtesy and leblancy extended to ing dog to lie unless a simultaneous stipu. left with a silver standard, and the fact has

us during our stay in quarantine. We know lation be made for the abolition of the salt been borne in upon the Peking Government

bat the Government Regulations are very and opium barriers. Without this condition, by the loss in excisaged over the payment Two Magistraten, Messrs, Brockman and stringent and rightly so-but we feel that the gun would indeed be slight, for other of the Indemnity. Unless something is Wilson, appeared before the Chief Justice this yun and your offers have tempered the wind wise all the machinery for the imposition done to secure a more stable monetary morning at the Supreme Court, says the Straits to the shorn lambs and have kindly assisted to of new duties under other names would standard, this drawback will be furthers of the 12th inst., on the ordered by maks the time pass away quickly and pleasantly. remain, and the latter state of the import emphasised by a decline in trade with the Court for them to show cause why they day. We shall feel glad if yen, and your officers wil duties in China might well prove worsa foreign countries which would be nude Bench Court some time ago by Mr. Ju00ept and smoke the four boxes of cigar than the first. But it is possible that Sir unpleasantly apparent to the Imperial Hyadmau Jones to take his trial on a sharge, JAMES MACKAY whose patience under Government through a sensible falling off of forgery an offence alleged to have been com- difficulties and whose untiring industry in their Customs reverue, Nothing is mitted during the hearing of a civil caso. The in a trying climate are wholly almirable better calculated to touch the Chinese Attorney-General addressed his Lordship this may have evolved some fresh solution of Imperial Government than a direct appeal morning at some length, subsequent to the the difficulty which seems to the Foreign to its pocket; no lesson is so likely to be magistra es having shown cause for not trying Minister to be, as he says, of a hopeful throughly learned as one that is omphasisedge, contending that they had no power character. Nevertheless, knowing now by in this manner. experience how exceedingly important to

Collectors of Peking bronzee, carios, vases to, are reminded that a choice selection will be offered for sale on Wednesday next at IIam at Dearingten, Peak Hond, the residence of Mr. A. S. Mauners. Messrs Hughes & Hough

are the auctioneers,

What Mr Stead calls “ena of the least objectionable" cartoons about the late Cepil Rodes in the Continental papers appears in a publipstion sulled Nebelspalter, and represents the dosed statesman in Hell, with a flask of vid Trish whisky baide him. The legend beneath is The Prince of Darknees: Well, Michael, I'm equalising your fluances again for you, aren't I? Archangel Michael; Indood, I think you've carried off the beat finansier from earth.

not try Attar Singh, who was committed to the

de so under the existing ordinaues Tae (biot Justice reserved bis decisione The qiriqpt of hot by the stonery Gamural is comply British trade this proposed settlement of a LORD CRANBORNE's unfortunate little mis to obtain a decision on the point, which would great problem must be, Lord Lansdowne (aze the other day seems to Fave been establish a predent for future case of Gimilar has wisely decided not hastily to commit made the subject of further interpellation nature. The man Attar Singh disappeared British Government to any new leap in in Parliament. In the House of Feers, after his diamimal, so the question of his being the dark in the East.

replying to Lord SPENCER, Lord Laws. | charged again at the Police Court is scarcely With regard to the remainder of Sir Down ia reported to have said that Lord worth considering.

the

herewith."

INFECTED PORTS

In accordance with Mr. E. Osborne's sug- geation at the last meeting of the Sanitary Board, the Government he declared Tongko and Taka to be infected perts

THE KING'S PARK.

It has been arranged that His Excellency Major-General Gascoigne will receive the deputation presenting the letter from the public as to the cutting of Kings Park at 11 Chismber

God of the

THE KING'S HEALTH

H. R. H. the Prince of Wales risited His Majesty on board the royal yacht yesterday afternoon, His Majesty's general condition con- times orcellent, His couch, has been wheeled on to the open deck.

LONDON, 18th July

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KING OF ITALY LEAVES RUSSIA, H.M. The King of Italy has left Xummi- THE CORONATION REVIEW.

It is officially announced that the men-of-war will sesemble at Spithead on the 11th August for the Coronation review, which will take place

few days later.pow

THE GOVERNOBBHIP OF AUSTRALIA

Lord Tannyzón, K.C.M.G, has been sworn in at Melbourne as temporary Governor- General of Australia.

HONOUR TO DR. CLARK,

We are happy to be able to announce that His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government has been plumed provisionally: to appoint Dr. F. W. Clark, the Hedical Officer of Health for Hồngkong, to be a Member of the Legislative Council vica Mix F. J Badeloy resigned. This honour to Dr. Claric is unique and is a fitting recognition of the valuable services he has rendered to the Colony, The appointment is as popuke as it is well-deserved, Dr. Clark's sound judgment Lig debating abilities, and his thorough knowledge

Hong- kong and its health requirements will take bim & distinct nequlaition to the Legislative Council.

CIVILIAN CLUB "SMOKER."

CORONATION ARRANGEMENTE. His Majesty The King, whose conditionincesssful smoking concert was given in the On Baturday night an enjoyable and highly continues catisfactory, will true to London, on

Civilian Club in presence olj a numerous com- the 9th August, returning to the royal jacht

Sedam pang pa members and leads, "Phere was after the Coronation ceremonies.

abundance of talent, and the evening pamut MR. BALFOUR'S FIRST CABINET

all too quickly, The Bootch element in Mr. Balfour has beld his Bret Cabinet the audience found special delectation in council, Mr. Chamberlain attending. It is doubtful whether any changes in the Cabinet will take place before the Autumn semino.

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

overal bagpipe selections given by Mr. J. E Sinclair and a Highland dance by Mr. W. G.

Pitcairn, who also Bang songs, The Braks Yo No Com

wes hoard to Adra)

Stalle And Bos Infine ~ 501 for his

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Mr. R. W. Hanbury, President of the Board of Agriculture is considered a likely candidats between East for the office of Chancellor of the Exchequer.

YACHTING "METEOR BEATEN

The Heligoland-te Dover yaclik race for the Coronation Cap, open to Gurman yachts only, has been won by Lasca, which beat the Germa Emperor's Amerian-imilt Heleer

cars.

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