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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD, 1903

things cannot be said to be in a very hope ful condition, though it does not feal justified in despairing af a diplomatic settlement.

Reports of new or amarded demands of Russia with regard to Manchuria continually being published. We have

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About the lot January next, No: 89° Co. Royal Garrison Arilllory will leave Hongkong by freight-ship for India.

Japanese papers announce that the standing squadron copsiats now of traire battleships and twelve torpedo-boat destroyers.

The Queen's Collaga baya will engage in

Kowloon this afternoda, commencing at thres b'clock.

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Tokyo has now 1.839.788 igħabitants, of whom | the males number-846,671,

Among those that returned to Manila by the Coptic was Commissioner H. C. Ide, Secretary of Financo and Justice

Singapore has been aroused by a recital of horrible cruelties inflicted on ton closely packed

Const.

TELEGRAMS.

REUTER'S SERVICE.

THE BALKAN TROUBLES.

Lospor, 20th September.

A more hopeful feeling is manifesting itself

drawn attention to some of them recently. Aquatic Sports at the V.B.C. onclosure storis and lucks sent up by boat from the East, in Sofia, and, on the urgent representations of There is, however, little demonstrable basis, as is rule, for the reports. The suwe Japanese paper which we have quoted above, the Jiji Shimpo, discussing one of the latest

The launch of the now steamer Nikko Maru, built at Nagasaki by the Mitsu Binhi Co. for

to-day.

Admiral Sir H. H. Rawson, K.C.B., who was last mon h promoted to his present rank, saw his

The two young Australian women who arrived a Singapore the other day by the litus as sent back by the Straits Government to their

parents.

list of demands, including an ngagement the Nippon Tusou Kaishs, will tako pa typewriters to the Sultan of Johore, liave been by China that imports via Russian railways shall never be taxed more than 4.7 per cent. ad valorem, says that Japan asks nothing in Manchuria except that the treaty rights of the Powers shall not be impaired, and that when he was present at the capture of the Pothe the province shall remain open to the trade forts.

Ho was subsequently mentioned in of the world without any unfair discriminadespatches on several occasions during the tions in favour of one, nation. Russia bas

obtained certain interests in Manchuria, and Japan has not the least idea of objecting to any arrangeinents essential to the protection of those interests. She cannot consout, however, to have the gates of Manchurian trade closed in her face. This appears to be an eminently just and reuocable attisude, to which it is difficult

first service ass naval calet in China in 1858,

China wars.

Roductions in the daily list of crimes aro not anticipated, by the Police until after the Chinese New Year. It is still a far ory to that time of festivity, but residents may in the meantime feel assured that our Police are not asleep, as the number of cases daily on the eborgs-shoot at the Magistracy will prove,

the Powers and Constantinople, the Capital, in exercising considerable infigeros.

M. Delcanes has announced in the Cabinet

CANTON NOTES.

FERONE TIM KHÔNG NGÔI BAN ĐO

THE CASE OF CHAN KING WA. H. E. Shum Chan-hun has sent a memorial to the Throne reporting on the conduct of the Magistrate Chan King-wa as follows:-" Chan King wa took over the seal of the Magistrats

of

Kwei-Hsien on 16th January last. Two days after his taking over the appointment, be gave ordera to wash the prison completely, day to kill all the prisoners, ono hundred and one persons is all the majority of whom were convicted only of minor crimes. In March that Russia and Austrię will not intervene in Meosdonia except for the purpose ofexpediting last soning that a good, number of robbers the execation of their reforms with the sapport were hiding themselves in the two villages named Ngoi Lung Sung and Lei Loung Sung, he sont soldiers to surround the houses and of the other Powers.

affect the capture of all persons, old and young, Two French raisers have sailed for the therein and farther to destroy all the houses,

Great sessio disturbances are reported along the coasts of Japan. Atami was threatened with a tidal wave when last news arrived thence, and huge billows, some as much as 50 fest higù, | Levant. were yolling in the offing.

An Army Order was issued at the beginning of the month which rigorously enjoins com- mauding effours to restrain extravagant living by officere, and to inspect periodically the conduct of messes. The Order further intimates that failure to enforce this principle will entail deprivation of command.

Proby was hypnotised, and then abducted

from her ste-father's house, by a man named Morgage, ander dramatic circumstances. The runaways were brought back to Calcatta,

The Naval and Military Record, describing the Blaks explosion, gives a likeness of Chief Stoker G. Ges, froin a photograph by Yoog Soug Hongkong Geo roseted three men from the deadly stakehold, boing then so exhausted

An extraordinary case of alléged abiluction. By permission of this V.R.C. authorities a for Russia to take exception, however pre-regimental aquatic meeting was held yesterday Police Magistrate on the 7th inst. It was after hypnotising, came before the Caloutis eminent are her interests in Manchuria. afternoon in the Rebreation Club's pond, Kowalleged that an unmarried woman named Esmie The Japanese Minister at Peking, Mr.bon. Ton events provided good sport fur's UCHIDA, is said to have stated the cass very moderate attendance of military. The four strongly indeed to Prices Curvo, China's lengths, open to members of the V.R‚C., was

won by Marty, with Henderson second. vacillating representative. He claimed that the Russian clemands ignore Chinese inte grity as well as the rights of other Powers, and warned the Prince that the only possible result, should these be granted, will be that Ruesia will permanently occupy Manchuria. Should the Chinese Government comply with the Russian demand, the Powers would naturally lodge similar demands, which would place China in a very dangerous position. In view of this, it will be advisable for China to reject the Russian demands. On the other hand, it is said that the Russian Minister has threatened the Chinese Government and said that his

Yesterday, the 2nd September, was a meme- able day for both Hongkong and Macao chl residents. It was the day on which occurred the worst hurricans that has ever been experienced in the South of China within historical recollection, and the one which caused the most haves both te lives and property in Hongkong and Macao, in 1874.

bims!f that he had to be romared to the sickbay. The highest praim was awarded to him by the whole ship for his conspicamus bravery.

The Times Poking correspondent telegraphed or the 6th inst. that the negotiations proceeding between Hussia and Japan at St. Petersburg. referred to in a telegram if the 29th ult, were based upon a Japanese memorandum providing railway rigots of the two Powers in Mandharia and in Ceres, each Power being authorised to seid troops to defend its railways.

ILTER.

MORE MINISTERIAL RESIG-

NATIONS.

LONDON, 20th September. Lord Balfour of Burleigh and the Hon. Arthur Elliot have resignad.

AUSTRIA-HUNGARIAN DISSENSION.

LONDON, 20th September.

The Emperor's army order of the 18th inst. bas created a serious sitation. In Austria it was received with rejoicing, but it has united the moderates with the Extreme Kossuth party in Hungary, where it is considered as a direct challenge from the Crown to the Country,

ARRIVAL OF THE CHINESE 'MINISTER TO JAPAN.

H.E.

which were not allowed to be rebuilt. Being afraid that his orler had not been promptly carried out, he afterwards wout in person to the wald villages with a good number of soldiers. When he arrived he was obstructed by a leader of the robbers named Chin Kwon- fook in company with many followers, with whom ho had a hot engagement. The numbers of the robbers multiplied largely, for the inha. bitants of the villages more forced to join them for fair that they woull be killed without mercy. When the robbers retired, he (Chen) orderest the destruction of the two said villages as well as the neighbouring villages, numbering twenty. three in all. He moreover allowed the soldiers

to seize all the young women and girls, who rere either married by force by the soldiers, or exported to other places for aale, and to rapsack the whole region--Out of the twenty-throa villages in question, eloven had not a síngia house left standing had the, others bad only from one to ten per cent of their buildings left. On that day from one hundred and

persons were killed, about one hundred kid- sixty to one hundred and seventy innocent

wer. rendered spped, same five hundred homeless and ultimately were starred to death after making good their escape, and two hundred and seventy were missing, while from two to three buudred homes and cattle were carried off by the soldiers. Whenever any prisoner was brought before him, Chan put him to the sword at once without trial, and even if the parents went to him to ask mercy for their

Yang Chu, the newly-appointed

on the C. M. as. Taishun, which left Shanghai Minister for Chins at Tokyo, was a passenger on Saturday at 8.30, arriving in the harbour yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. On account of cholera at the northern port, some delay. Ucenrred while the vessel, was aloared by the doctor, bai at 260 those waiting the arrival H. E. Yang Chn, who is a plemant looking of the Minister were able to board the Taishun. man, 55 years of age, and a Canton-born Mancha, receives his education at the Tang

out a word." The Viceroy asked the Imporisi appointed to the Chinese Ministership at Tokyo and President of the Chinese Education sanotion for the execution of this ornel magis. - Mission in Japan, he held numerous appoint-trate, In response to the memorial, an ments, among others, as Director of the Caaton Imperial odiot las-been issual to the effout that Arsenal, of Railway Construction, and of the Chan King-a shall be ezasuted at once. Naval shoot at Whampoa; head of the De.

News has reached Canton to the effect that

It is reported from Pot ng, says the N.-C. Daily News, that the Waiwupa recently received a telegraphic dispatch from H.E. Ha Wei-te, Chinese Minister at St. Petersburg, to the effect that he has learned from a reliable source that the Japaness Government has lately come to a secret understanding with Russia, country will not withdraw a single soldier in which China is to be made the stupegoat and for the mutual recognition of the respectiva Wen Kuso College, Cauton. Prerions to being sons, they would be put to death likewise with-

suffer to an extent which the Chinese Gorera. meat cannot for the moment properly imagine.

Major-General Sir E. A. Stuart, Colonel op the Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment), who died in London last month, was born in 1832. wiege of Sevastopol, being severely wounded in

from Shingking if the Chinese Government A. S. WATSON & CO. [does not comply with the recent demands, It is not to be wondered at that Prince CHING is said to feel the awkwardness of his position. But he must be almost used to it by this time.

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The Daily Press.

Speaking at a general meeting of the share- holders of the Bank of Formosa, President

After all, his experience is He entered the Army in 1853 and served at the Yagin stated that the Formosan industries bad partment of Police, Canton; mur of the

the Chins campaign of 1860, being présentat the taking of diako and Tougku, the coups tion of Tientsin, and the surrrador of Peking for which he received a medal with two obeja,

made mach progress, especially in the case of

value of espurts during the first six montis of this your was 4,500,000 yen and imports 5,700,000 you. The exports to Japan proper

DEATH OF A NOTED GENERAL,

(teaural Fung Tez-tsoi, a great favourite of the former fights, died in Kwangst at the age of about seventy-six years in the afternoon of the 18th inst. The great Coneral was nant by the Emperor at the request of Viceroy Shem to reuder him assistance to cope with tha Kwangsi robeis.

only the customary lat of the asual flabby school of Chinese diplomatists. It is stated the course of the operations. He took part in toa-maunfactoring and railway traffic. The Secretary of Legation, Tokyo; and has acted as Emperor, who gained many distinction in by one of the Japanese newspapere that the British, as well as the Japaucis, representa- tive al Pelciughes been conspicuously activa just recently. We may perhaps hop that Sir ERNErt Skrow is devoting. soma little attention to affairs in Manchuria.

M. Paul-Vincent Launay, a resident of Yoko hama, died at Kobe on the 8th inst

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were valued at 5,500,000 yen and imparta at 5,200,000 you.

The export of Formosan rice showed an fherease, while

that of sugar decreased. The price of silver so frequently.

Secretaries at the Foreign Office, Peking Consul at both Yokohama and Nagasaki. With eleven your experience of Japan, H.E. Yang has great knowledge of that country to aid b in his new office. The appointment was quite expected, and appears to be very popular among those holding liberal views. His Excellepey is no stranger to Hongkong. It will be re- here last your became down from Canton as the representative of the Viceroy of the Twe Kwang to welcome the Loyal visitor.

H.E, who is on the way to Canton to fetch his wife and family--two sons and five daughters will kare by the Taishan to-morrow morning, or by the night boat if his friends can prevail on him to prolong his visit.

The other branch of the Northern ques-arrived at Keba just a week before tool actuated that the Bank of Formosa had membered that during Prince Chan's visit

tion, relating to Corea, does not concerning unwell.. During the night he be. Great Britain so much; but it is obviously

came worse and a docter was called in. The impossible for us to neglect the fate of the following morning ohueraic symptoms de- pentusula or disregard the aspirations of our reloped, and he was removed to the Infoeti us Japanese allies in the matter. Accordingful attention his condition much improvet for Diseases Hospital. With constant and care- to a Seoul despatch of the 8th instant to few days, but iuftummation of the kidneys the Mainiche, the British Minister to Corea and other complications dersloped, and M. on the previous day made a statement to Launay died within a week of his arrival in the Coreau Government with regard to the Kobe. His body was cremated. opening of Wiju and closing of Pingyang, He pointed out that, an Japan has the must important interest iz Pingyang, the fate of the city should be decidul by the attitude

to change the exchange rate six times in the course of the half year. The price of the one yen silvor coin showed a disparity of ten sen at ous time. It was thought necessary therefore to change the currency system of Formoss. The amount of the Bank of Formosa's notes stood at 5,300,000 yen on an average, and of this 4,400,000 yen was in circulation, ehowing on increase of 700,000 you as compared with the -figures last year.

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Yesterday afternoon, the Minister called on H. E. Sir Houry A. Baks, G.C.M.G.. st Government House, afterwards visiting Mr. S. Noma, Consil for Japan, at his residenco, With the launch of H.M.S. Dominion MacDonell Road. Later in the day H.E. was at Burrow, the whole of the King Edward VII. the guest of Mr. Fung Wa Chun, with whom to reach Germany ri St. Petersburg. A class of battleships will be shout. Their bo dined. of Japan. The British Government have telegram to the Cologne Gazelle from the

successors on the stocks are not yet started, and

Once again (says tho Times Berlin corres pondent, writing on the 24th ult) vivid details of the situation in the Far East are permitted

no choice in the matter; but they recom Russian capital says that the situation in will not be until the commencement of another

A NEW OFFICIAL."

Ying Tai-shaung, tie provincial treasurer of Kwangtung, who was appointed to act a governor of Kwangsi in place of Wang Chi- chuu, in expected to arrive at Canton in a few days to resume his duty as provincial treasurer, for H.E. Aw Fang-sz, the governor-designate of Kwangsi, has arrived in the province.

YUNNAN.

Chootang, 17th August.

THE LINGAN REBELLION.

The Lingan Rebelliop is officially reported as over. Tho cities captored by the rebels are again in the hands of the Government. The leader of the rebely is said to have been kohandad and his head has been exposed to the public gazo

troops, Lu Chuen-lin, has been liberally rewarded and made a triumphal entry int Yanuwafa ou bis return from the south. Tán

HONGKONG OFFICE: 14, DEVEUX ROAD 01. Linend that Youg-ampbo should be opened the Far East has oguia. become acute. Inancial year, in April nort. There are to be Mr. Hewan Chon Wai Fun, Manager of the at Yunnanfu. The leader of the Imperial

LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET STREET, E.C.

HONGKONG, 23RD SEPTEMBER, 1903.

Manchuris the Chinese behave towards the Russians with an awacity which borders on

The Chiars population in the insolencs.

welcome the Minister were Mr. 8. Noma; Amongst those who went on the Tuiskun to

C.M.S.N. Co., Advisor and Representative on Foreign Atairs to AE, the Provincial Trea

Ex-Consul-General to Cubs; Mr. Fang Wa Chan, and numerous Chinese merchants.

This towns make a display of trucțience. Chauvin.they are to be improved" King Edwards. surer of Kwangtung; Mr. Tata Taz Kong Chuon-lia was at one time Prefect of

as well as Wiju, a proper offer being established at the former place for the control of the trade, as it may be difficult to send large ships ng to Wiju. attitude of our representative will probably commend itself, though possibly a still warmer support of their aims might have But been preferred by the Japanese. Goren is chiefly, almost entirely in fact, the, concern of Japan.

We note, by

the way, that, according to another telegram to the Mainichi, the Times in its issue of the 7th instant expressed a hope that Japan will invite Russia to accedc

istic feeling is moreover, gaining ground in Japan, and Euglich newspapers are doing all they can to foment it. Russia is said to have iu all 250,000 troops at posant concentrat d in the Far EasL

three of the new class, to be built at Chatham, Portamonth, and Devonport respectively, and

The limit of sizes and weight in battleships and armament does not appear to have.. yet been reached, for the now vosols are to be of no less

than 18,000 tone, or sbout 1,500 tons heavier thun the King Edward class. They will be the first battleships of the new designer at the Admiralty (Mr. Philip Watts, and the most notable departure in their construction will be ssen in the armour-plating for the sides

of the ball,

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armour belt of 10in.

THE POLLARD COMPANY AT THE THEATRE ROYAL,"

was a few weeks ago, The violence of to a precise definition of Japanese railway North Gate, As henteuant nod commander This is the drst time this has been attempted naughtiness," but for all that the funny It is rumoured that he kept far away from ·

To a great extent affairs in the North may be said to have come to a standstill. All appears to be awaiting the outcome of the Russo-Japanese negotiations, of which the Times correspondent at Peking says that they are based on a Japanese memorundum providing for the mutual recognition of the respective railway rights of the two Powers in Manchuria and Corea." In the mean- time the tone of the Japanese Press bas become very much more moderate than it

the rights in Corea, as stipulated under the language which characterised even -utterances of prominent verascular journals RosEN-NISHI Protocol of 1898, and went bas abated considerably. This is not, on to applaud Japanese action regarding however,

auy false optimism, the proposed Seau-Wiju railway connection. for the gravity of the situation is A judicious backing up of Japanese enter fully recognised. One of the best of prize in Corea, seams the best policy which the native papers of Japan, the Jiji Great Britain can adopt. Shimpo, distinctly states that the St. Peterburg negotiations have not made any progress at all, that they cannot be said even to be moving, and that they certainly have not reached a stage indicating any prospect of satisfactory settlement. Mean while, the Jiji continues, Japan's attitude remains unchanged; she is determined to maintain her, policy of achieving sssurity

from

The sangal meeting of the Cricket Club will be held in the Pavilion on Monday next, at 6.15

p.ro.

Yesterday was the beginning of the Jewish year 5664, and Jewish places of business in the Colony were consequently closed all day.

The 22nd annual general meeting of the Hongkong B. Androns Society will be held in

for a country in which she has the strongest the City Hall on Tuesday next, 29th inst., at interests, geographical, commercial and 4.30 p.m. - political, and she will assert that policy even

Rear Admirel A. G. Begle, who died in Italy last wonth, sarved fas liontenant in 1957-9-in China, and was preseul at the attack and storming of Canton in December, 1857. He was twice mentioned in despatcher, and was highly Krupp steel, tapering away to Gin, will commended for services at the capture of the be continued the whole length of the broadside. Four of the Hardy in 1859 he was much employed in the baltisahips of any country. against pirates off the Min river; and for these submerged torpedo tabor, four 50-ton wira and other services Admiral Bogle received the guns, eight quick-firing 27-ton gaas, ond twelve thanks of the Chinese authorities and of all the 6-inch gans are included in the armament-a foreign merchants. He was also engaged in battery of enormous capacity. A speed of 19 various operations against the Taiping rebels in knots, in spite of immense weight, will be 1882, and as commander of the Hardy was present | stipulated for. at the bombardment, storming, and capture of Ningpo. Special mention was made of the manner in which he handled his gunboat at the destruction of the bridge of boats, the Hardy leading past the battery and Admiral Borte per- One case only of ammunicable disease was sonally cutting away the fastenings of the bridge. reported in the Colony last week, the victim being Chinese who died of plague. A fresh case was For these services he received the Chinese silver medal and "Order of Merit in Fight." He was reported as occurring during the day ending at senior naval officer at the attack and capture of noon. yesterday, a other Chinese having sac- Taie-Kie in September, 1882, when he received cumbed to the diseas, in Caine Howd, the special thanks of the Commander-in-Chief, and was specially recommended to the Lords of

the Admiralty as the font offer in Chins for

The F. W. D. are bony repairing the reef at promotion. In addition to these rewards of

HONGKONG'S HEALTH.

CHICKET..

The match a the Orisket Ground next

are uch

Chsotang, and is remembered to this đay as a grast hator of yamin-runners. His father at ona time suffered severely at the hands of som e members of this notorious fraternity and the son had his revenge. Any runasr found guilty of misdemeanour was promptly put in irons. "A GAY NIGHT IN PARIS,” Pollard's Comedy Company re-opened leat From the frequency of this punishment Lin night in the Theatre Royal after a short carned for himself thesobriquet of "Liu of the virit to the Lyceum, Shanghai, where the

Iron Bara." His promotion to his present members become great favourites and had an

Provincial Judge has not. excellent season. A Gay Night in Paris has position of boon described as being amperinity of been rapid, he being over 70 years of age. situations and witty dialogue gloss over the the fighting and let his ubordinates win all riskiuess of the pises and make it most enjoyable. We do not say that a virtuous the victories, the reward, however, going to bear in himself. Having succeeded in these operations person there Hongkong-would not feel ab unwonted he is now appointed head of all the troops in vibration in his or her moral fibres. Such Yunnan and Eweichan and ordered to put an one would, nevertheless, be compelled to laugh beartily just as heartily forgive the down the Kwangai rebellion as far as it sun be saney Mrs. Paillard, and hope to again have done from this end the chance of exorcising the Christian duty of The city of Suluping, which was reported to Mr. Edward Nable was in his gayest mood the Thrones, having been captured by the s the old reprobate Pinglet; the charao-rebols, turns out not to have been lost. The ter study of this part being especially official defended himself. bravely and preserved good. Next in order of merit was Miss his position against all attacks. A fresh offl Lawrence in the role woman who sighs for a good time Mathieu was sent down with the army to govern the a stammering old armudgeon who con city on, its ro-ciptar but to hla chagrin he stantly manages to be in the place where found the old official very much in charge ant hands zsived an excellent interpretation. refusing to be considered as captured or flead Victorius, amid, to say the least is a trifle or as anything other than a loyal successful fast, and Miss Grace Gale made the most servant of the Emperor. It is expected that of the part which is saying a good deal.

forgiving

of Marella, ..

he is last wanted--at "Mr. Harold Carr'a

As the mash-uposed-on husband and with thay at the head of affairs who sent in the Miss Blanch Clements and Mr. Wentworth false report to the Tarons will be reprimanded Watson made a bit. An extremely funny part for so doing. Rumeur also says that the leader experience of providing comfortable suppers the exposed head was that of some one else,

very likely that of some inoffensive person.

though Russia persist in her present law tho Central Pelion Station, which la at prosentĮ merit, Admiral Bogle ressived the Chinese | Saturday will most likely be hotween a team of was that of Mr. Merry Lynch, a waiter with of the rebels has not been captured and that

less course in defiance of frequently

in an mausts condition due to the devastation official thanks for services in the Ningpo river Probables" for the Interport: contest and a procialmed assurances and deliberately white wate. These poets give the P. W. D. and the gold medal for valour from the Imperial naval team, concluded agreements. The Japan Mall | plenty to keep them bury," Quon's College in Government of Chins, leave to accept and wear Yesterday net-practice was continued, as the pias its belief to the statements and the earlier part of the year had to be re-roofed at both Chiness modals being granted by the late rain which theatened about one o'clock did not considers that without some marked, chango 'a oint of $10,000,

Quesa Vistoria

some en suficiently to spoil the ground.

for two,

To-night and to-morrow A Gay Night in Paris will be repeated, and Miss Tempest's saltured singing will be heard. The ever- popular What Happened to Jones will occupy The boards on Friday and Saturday.

The post is running freely between Tonkin and Yunean but merchants are very ohary, za to sanding goods--N.-C. D.N.

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