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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2ND 1993

deposit with the Harbour Master written particulars of the dangerous goods enried And they also suggested that, while the red

On page 5 will be found a letter by par Port Arthur oorrespondent,

The German Mail of the 29th October was

A. S. WATSON & CO., flag should be retained for all vessels with delivered in Loudon on the 28th November.

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sufficiently large quantities of explosives on board us to necessitate their lying in the special anchorage, another signal should be introduced to convoy ormation to the Harbour authorities of the presence of ex. plosives, without interfering with the move- ments of the vessel. Finally Mr. Hewart's letter pointed out that, as matters now SPECIALITIES, stand, a vessel with evon one case only of

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safety cartridges on board must fly the red flag sud must proceed to the Dangaions Goods anchorage unless permission To the contrary be received from the harbour au thorities, and that this in most cases menus the loss of several hours before the steamer can enter the harbour and proceed to n The Colonisi wharf or her moorings. Secretary replied on the 24th October stating that H.E. the Governor was still of opinion that no such alteration of the law as the Chamber proposed was necessary, and that the Acting Harbour Master tbut the Government Ind informed

Another dual is reported near Manils. This time it is said two american soldiers fought, one of whom was abot dead.

Customs brokers in Manila are now required to pass na examination in Castons laws, "tariffs, classifications of merchandise, rules for loading,

discharging and lauding of cargo, business training, and foreign languages.

At Henoluit, on the 10th ult. Mr. James W. Browster, son of New York merchant, met at a ball, for the first time, Miss Afong, daughter of a wealthy and famous Chinese family. They were introduced at 9 p.m, and at 10 o'clock they were murried,

Mr. F. G. Waite, the attornoy who was charged with gambling in Manila, was fined! 945 gold, although it was shown that the game played was not for money, The defense hold that ancha a ruling made it evident that there was no liberty, even for a mau in his own house,

in Manila:

The banks of Manils have issued notices that TELEGRAMS. ALLEGED INTIMIDATION OF A

they will each no bearer" cheques unless endorsed by the payee's name,

On the 18th ult. 65 prisoners escaped from the gaol at Cagayan, P.I., among them being several notoriously bad obsracters.

The editor of a Spanish paper in Cebu, P.I., Las ben charged with sedition for criticising the sonduct of the gaol officials of that city.

The China Gazette describes the brutal killing of a "med" deg at a police station in Shanghai, and calls it "fun" Such a state of mind is incomprehensible.

A Malacca schoolboy of Portuguese origin made an interesting and original cons to to the lore of outcunological nomenclators tho other day the Straits Times says, when, in the course of an essay on the busy bee, he explained that "bees are sometimes called honeysuckles.” The Arthur Bill Continental Company of entertainers, who are at present appearing in Shanghai, wifi commence a souson in Hongkong on the 23rd December, Favourable notices have been appearing in the Shanghai papore regard. ing the company's performances.

REUTER'S SERVICE.

RUSSIA AND JAPAN.

LONDON, 29th November. It is stated in St. Petersburg that the pro sent position of the negotiations being carried on between Bussis and Japan is as follows. While insisting on the ultimate recognition of treaty rights, open ports, and the integrity of Chinese sovereignty in Manokaria, Japan has agreed to leave theso questions in abeyance; she will recognise Russia's dominant instorests there at the present time, and will not obstruct her solution of the Manchurian problem. In return. Japan insists on the recognition of her influence in Cores, and the opening of Yong- ampho and other ports. Russia is willing to make some concessions, hat opposes the opening of Yong-ampo, declaring that it will threaten her interests; and complicate the situation in

Manchuris,

MACEDONIA.

On the 23rd alt, the German araisor Sperber arrived at Singapore from the Andagen, oa The Sperber is a ship of her way to China.

LONDON, 29th November. 1,12) tons displacement, with a complement of

The Porte's acceptance of the Reform 150 mes, eight four-inch gaus, and four one-

scheme zeliores the momentary tension, but the pounders, while her speed is 13 kacts. She was launched at Wilhelmshavon in 1898. -

difficulties in the way of the execution of the The race for the Stowards' Cap on the last day | scheme are such as will offer frequent oppor- of the

Aulumu Meeting, on Singapors

fanities for dilatory tactics in the futuro.

the ad ult. ended thus:-Mr. W. W.

Benedick

Mr. (1st 21b), 1; E. Pierau's Buttlefield (9st 41b), 2; Mr. Howden's Lulworth (10st) and Mr. E. Cropley's Murulolín (Sat 11b) doad heat, 3.

The Japanese Government is reported to be Bailey's considering the opening of a mail service between Nagasaki and Dalay, the object of the

service being the transmission of the maila for connection with, the Siberian route. Such a service the Government proposes should consist of one steamer of at least 1,200 tons with a speed of 18 knots. A subsidy of 73,000 you a year has been proposed, bat it is thought that the service could not be made to pay unless

It was proposed recently in Shanghai to add a Maxim battery to the Volunteer Corps. Steps are now being taken to form this, The in nine cases out of ten the shipping company will be commanded by an officer who Sportson will find this a first-rate

agents send" him a copy of the manis theroughly conversant with the Maxim gun, remedy for Sprains and Braises. Infest of the dangerous goods on board and will differ from the other units of the corps cases of Rhennatism, Chest Affections, before the vessel's arrival, upon the in so far that there will be na election to mom- reccipt of which manifest the Harbor bership. The offivor commending the company will, however, buve the right to reject anyone aud Pains in the limbs, its application Master's instructions are issued forthwith, so

who may be deemed unsuitable. has a most scothing and comforting that no delay is caused by the pressat re- gulations. H.E. failed to see any hardship in the necessity of flying the red flag. The Committee of the Chamber of Commerce on the 17th November, after hearing the last two letters read, disagreed with Sir HENRY BLAKE'S Contention, and decided to address the Government once more. It seelas to us that the Chamber of Commerce is most decidedly right in this matter, which, though it is not one of vital importance to shipping

Hongkong is not the only place where curious firma, is nevertheless one which affects their convenience considerably. By the siguaaredisplayed overnative patty dealers' shops A. S. WATSON & CO. | Ordinance a restriction is imposed on them The Negusaki Preen has discovered one in that |which did not exist in the past, does not city which runs Free Lunch If you Drink Hors d'oeuvres," and remarks:-One's respostful exist in the Treaty Ports, of China, and admiration is compelled for those who drivk hampers the freedom of vessels. The Acting | hora d'œuvres, and for the man who regarda them Harbour Master has stated that in nine in the light of a beverage. There is no doubt cites out of ten the shipping agents send him manifests of the dangerous goods on Hard before the vessel's arrival. It is pre- cisely in the tenth ease that the hardship [31 conce in, for it is usually the case of the large mail steaner, whose agent is unable to ONLY comitnications relating to the news columna send particulars, in advance, of such danger

is a pleasant curo for Chapped Lips; and Rough and Chafed Skin, so often experienend in the cold weather here.

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On the 17th Now wher, at Butterworth, Pro- vince Wellesley, CHARLES TL, infact sou Di Mr. and Mrs. C.7, Anason, aged 28 days.

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HONGKONG OPrice: 14, DEVEUX ROAD CL

the sum were increased.

that the liquor in many grogshops is such as almost to defy analysis, but criticism in at ones disarmed when the cup that cheers" becomes a mere side-db.

We have received some samples of Messrs. Watkine and Co.'s new stock of wines and liqueurs, just opened for the Christmas season. They se all of the choicent brands in the market, from the best houses in Europe, and ara ao reasonably priced as to place them within the reach of all, This enterprising firm is also showing an excellent selection of bonbons, cakes, and sweets suitable to the senson.

NEW TERRITORY NOTES.

[FROM A CORRESPONDENT.}

BAN ON.

THE TSARINA.

LONDON, 29th November,

The Tsarian is botter.

THE DREYFUS AFFAIR,

LONDON, 29th November.

REFORM JOURNAL,

THREATS OF BANISHMENT.

Some three months ago a now. Chinese daily newspaper was established in Hongkong to ad vocate the views of the Reform Party. Its name is the Shai Koi Hung Yik Po (The World's News), and it is printed and published in Gough Street. Since the inception of this nowspaper it has made itasif a forcs both in

Hongkong and China, especially in Canton, to which some 1,500 copies were being despatched daily up till a week ago. From first to last the journal has been bold and outspoken in its ad. vocacy of the principles of Reform; its articles nevertheless have been marked by a breadth of tone and a solidity of reasoning that have appealed, it is said, even to many Chinose who do not belong to the party of which is the mouthpiece, Thie Was the position of mattore until about ten days ago.

it

It should be said that The World's News is

run by a company duly registered In Hongkong, and that there is a directorto controlling the general business of the company. Among the directors are mon of all sbudva of Reform belief,

mild and violont. When tho concern was ret ogoing the general principle was laid down that the paper was to be the apostle of Reform, nothing apparently having been stipulated as to the extent to which this apostleship should go. In other words, the directors, as in other newspaper companies, were to be the businoSA managers, leaving the tone of the paper's policy, which already had been generally resolved upon to the discretion of the editor. Nothing was moro natural than that the man selected for this responsible position should be one whose writ- toge had already made him and his views known to the persons who choco him. Such was the case hore,

A Chinese gentleman who had worked and written for many years in the cause, and who was then in Japan, was invited to take the situation of editor-in-chief, Ho did so. His personal views wore perfoelly well known to The Dreyfus case has entered on a fresh the directorats, for they had been frequently enough expressed," and it was not surprising phase. Ex-Captain Dreyfus having formally that the journal soon began to be a reflex of the applied to the Ministry of Justice for a revision { man. He was a vigorous writer. His articles of the Sentence, the Minister for War has were looked forward to with mado a personal examination of the secret pleasure by his roadora dossier and reported that he has discovered sorious forgeries and abstractions of important documents made by the Ministry of War in 1897 and 1898; this has decided the Ministry of Justice to appoint a Commisson to revise the case,

THE ATLANTIC RACE CUP.

30th November,

Chan Leong-kit, the ex-Namatan Magistrate returned from his crusade against the robbers some time ago. His soldiers have been returned to their regiments Chan Leong-kit, it is said, will not take up his old appointment. Rumour has it he was obliged to pay $4,000 to the Viceroy to retain his rank. Really, howover, none of the local Chinose seem to for au Atlantic rachit race in 1904, explaining know the exact facts earrounding his care.

AGRICULTURE,

LONDON, 29th November, The Kaiser has withdrawn his offer of a Cap

that ill health prevents his giving the attention

The Japan Mail, commenting on a prediction in vorbacular papers that the coming session of the Japanese Diet will be stormy, says: This kind of summotion is evidently inevitable. What it portoads is that the ustion, growing wary of suspense, which is inflicting benvy

The paddy is not yet wholly out. The racontecessary for the arrangements. He will, how. losses daily, may force the Government's baud

rains delayed progress somewhat. Grain in over, offer the same Cap för a race in 1903. and precipitate a collision with Russia. The Shamchun at present fetches from $2.50 to latter may then be disposed to disavow the $3,00 per picul 1334lbs. The barley patches responsibility of a bloody issue. But unless are beginning to show greon, but to a Wester the public are greatly mistaken it is Russia and per's idea the Chinese sow the barley too thin- Russia alone that causes the delay, Ramour A commencement to cat the engar-cases may. ways that Baron Rosen has again been obliged to be expected as soon as the last of the padity refer to S. Petersburg for justructions, and pro- has been secured. bably S. Petersburg will behare with its wonted leisure in formulating them,

able.

doubt understanding that it was not for their own pleasure that they harassed him when they did so, but with a viser to doing justies to the excellent arrangements of the committees This could not be dove were the oflcials to look on reporters simply as nuisances, to be got rid of us soon as possible.

Some disease, probably rinderpest, has broken out at Chuk Un village, in the Santis district, B.J. About 30 cattle have died within a very short time. The Colonial Veterinary Surgeon is going out to make investigations.

POLIĆE.

A CLAIM FOR KENT,

CANTON.

[FROM OUR OWN COBRESPONDENT]

anticipatory They constituted,

indeed, the feature of the paper, which as time went on became more and mere popular and a greater force than ever among the Chinese community here and in Canton.

But, as is only too well known, Chinese Reformers who openly profess their principles even ander the protection of a foreiga flag never feel safe from the revengefulära of their own Government, Recent events have shown clearly, too, that that Government's weath is directed especially against those who interest median of the far-reaching daily journal. In themselves in Reform propaganda through the

the case of The World's News it would appear that the same subtle nuderminingds that metho have been eployed by the Chinese authorities in ather similar instances were brought into play. Wherever the bomb came from, it at any rate fell into the camp. One of the directors of the paper who, we are informed, bad not been originally remarkable for the mildness of his riewe, suddenly evinced antagoniem to the spirit which pervaded the leaning articles appearing from day to day and protested against their cantinus ce.. The other directors declined to give way on the point, and at that time, or anbae. quently, endeavoured to buy out this man's On Saturday HE. the Viceroy gave a rights in the concern. He refused to be bought bangret to the Constler Body and some of the out, however, and in the end he went to the company's solicitors and laid information to the Customs ficials in honour of tho Empress effect that the paper was publishing seditious At his request, we believe, the Dowager's birthday. Unfortunately the state articles. of E's health did not permit him to be

watter was rep rted to the Colonial Secretary. who sent it to the Governor, who pressat. The chair was taken by the Tartor referred it back to the Registrar-General's General, who is a member of the Imperial family, office for report. In the result, after investiga- This gentleman toasted the Empress in a speech tion, the manager and publisher of the which was rendered into English by Mr. Wen, ofice and severely reprimanded for having paper were summoned to the Registrar-General's the Viceroy's interpreter. The United States allowed the urticles complained of lo sppear, and Consal-Gesoral replied and was followed by the threatened with banishment from the Colony in the event of similar articles being published German and French Conmals, whose speeches again. were ably translated for the benefit of the Chinese officials. An excellent Chinesa dinner Was served up in foreign style, and the whole affair passed off very successfully.

Canton, 9th November.

THE ENTEESS DOWAGER'; BIRTHDAY.

A HAPPY 180APE.

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ous goods us inny he carried. A mail steamier may pick up a very small quantity of ammuni- tion, perhaps a case or so of cartridges, at some intermediate port between home and Hongkong, and by the existing regula tions she has to approach the Harbour flying the red flag and proceed to the remote Dangerous Goods anchorage to await the Harbour Master's permission to go to her moorings, thus loeing several hours. This "tenth case," therefore, causes a delay to the very class of vessel which it is most

As it might be thought that our remarks in necessary should not be delayed, and which the report of the S. Andrew's Ball were intended would not be delayed in any Treaty Port | sa a reflection on the Hon. Secretary's energy in China for such a reason. It is to be and hard work in connection with the affair, we Tho N.T. Police will lose an able nud con- hoped that the Officer Administering the gladly take the opportunity of explaining that scientious officer in the present. A.D.S.P., Mr. LONDON OFFICE: 181, FLEET STREET, K.C.Government will take into consideration this would be quite a mistake. Mr. N. SE. R. Hallifax, who leaves to take up a new the fact that the exceptions mentioned by Brown was both enthusiastic and indefatig appointment in Hongkong. Mr. Hallifax bas The poiul on which he did not follow made bimasit very popular with the mas in HONGKONG, 2nd' DECEMBER, 1903 the Acting Harbour Master are just those the good example of his predecessor was charge of the various stations to whom he has which are the most important, and will there in giving facilities to the repoters of the characterised kímself as = just and consi erate

Needless to say, the directorate hid no alternative but to abandon the policy their SOME Correspondence was read at the last fore consent to a reconsideration of the local Press. Mr. David Wood was fovari. superior. Mr. E. D. C. Walfe, from the

them, no Land Conut, relieves Mr. Hallifax

paper bad be-established to advocate a policy which they rightly or wrongly declare to be monthly meeting of the Hongkong General question by the Government. We underably courteous and helpful to

perfectly legitimale and fair and no more strenuous in its tous than that of the English Chamber of Commerce, with regard to the stand that, in accordance with the deci- "question of explosives on board steamers in sin at the November meeting of the

The following true story is a tribute to journals in Hongkong when discussing Chinese internal affairs. The etion of the longkong the Harbour, which is of considerable Chamber of Commerce, a letter has been

foreigners in China, showing ss it does that the

Government has created much indignation Chinego boliove that justice can be obtained at among a large proportion of the Chinese com- interest to the leading shipping firms out addressed to the Colonial Secretary, urging here. Mr. HEWETT, as chairman of the the reality of the hardship which Sir HENRY

their hands. Some time ago a young girl was munify, in whose eyes it appears to ba kidnapped ay country and sent down on a launch an unwarrantable interference with

vaunted liberty of the Press, and Clumber, wrote on the 16th September BLAKE failed to see. That this letter may

to Canton to be sold to the usual people who of intimidation that cannot be justified. urging the Government to alter the law have the desired effect is trusted not only in

indulge in this traffic. The poor girl, while on respecting the flying of the red flag on all shippingcircles, but in all quarters interested

her journey down, was bemoaning her evil lot, ships entering the Harbour with esplosives in the early arrival of mail steamers,

when an old countryman informed her that if

on board. The Colonial Secretary replied

she took refuge in the place where the foreign on the 22nd September that the Govern-

community live she would be reased from her

ment saw no sufficient reason *for altering

guardians. The Shamern was described to her as an island on which were built vast houses in the law. Mr. HEWETT wrote again on the 18th October, bis letter being ikat publish

the foreign style, and the girl recognised the place when she was ont for a constitutional with ed in our columns yesterday. Herein the

her guards, No sooner had sto arrived opposite unwillingness of the Chamber was expressed

to find substitutes for the parely local names day of November. 1903. It is ordered that ser,

the entrance to the British concession than she which may indicate the continuance of the rice of the writ of summons herein be effected on made a dash for liberty, and avoiding the sea to let matters rest without urging the

regiment's individuality without fostering the the above named defoudant C. E. Le Mayor tries whose duty it is to prevent anwarrantable Government once more to amend the exist-

pernicious theory that its duties were parochial by affixing a copy thereof together with a copy infrasion, she sought refuge in the first easily turned grey. As I am not so powerful as a dog a cuptor what can I do to remedy the ing regulations. It was pointed out that in

In many cases the local name is supplanted by a of this order at the door of Nos. 99 and 31 foreign house available. Her pitiful tale was present state of affaire? I therefore composed the Treaty Ports of China it is permissible

racial. There are no longer any Bengal, Bon-Des Voeux Road Central, Vistoria, in the Colony listened to with sympathy, and the was this song to giv an account of Yeung- the British constable for saío Chow in former times laro afraid that my poor for ships to carry small quantities of am

bay, or Madras rogiments. The lat Bougal In- of Hongkong, and also a copy of the said writ cousigned to munition, as 100 lbs. of gunpowder or 20,000

and that, moreover, such au account of things Mr. A. J. Finlay, a well-known and pro- fantry for example becomes the 1st Babwana of summons and a copy of this order at the keeping. This gentleman put her ander the song cannot draw much attention and admiration, We com protection of his wilo, and awaited develop will a sily give br b to idle talk and jealousy. rounds of cartridges, without being obliged.minent morohant of Manila, passed through and the 11th the 11th Rajputs. In a great many Court House door. to conform to any special regulations, Hongkong yesterday en route for Europe, via instances Lord Kitchenor has attached to the re-mend that you attend our Supreme Court of mente. Sure enough, ero long the old couple I commence to say something about the wander although in China itself it is accessary to the Siberian route, He will later go to the giment some namo with which its history is most Hongkong on Friday, the 4th day of December, who had brought her down to Canton aring rebels who watch disturbance in every part, who was to be gr aily condemned, wanted to take the greatest care to prevent illegal United States in connection with now railway intimately connected, The 2nd Bengal Lancers 1903, at 10 o'clock in the forenoor, being the rived on tire scene, and asked for their poor of the Chinese Empire. Li-Chong-Chi-Sing,

schemes for the Philippine Islands. The

become the 2nd Lancers, Gardner's Horse; the day and time appointed for the hearing of a daughter, whose loss they professed to be lam take possession of the throne. Emperor Tanng- importation of munitions of war. Committee of the Chamber of Com. U Hau-sen, a Corean political refuges, has 9th Bengal Lanoors the 9th Hudson's Horse, and suit instituted against you. Wong Cheng, of enting. The constable induced them to come Ching consequently comitted suicide by bang- sad loss. Once inside the promises he, however, dynasty watherby completely overthrown. gave its opinion that it would beon assassinated in Kure, Japan, by two the 4th Bombay Rifles the 104th Wellesley No. 182 Des Voeux Rosd Central, Victoria, inside, saying it at he was sorry to hear of their ing himself a the back of Mai-shau. The Ming merce

Riles. One may expect that under Lord | aforesaid, tailor.

As th calamity of raining the then dynasty was brought abou Ly the people of the same be sufficient protection to Hongkong Coreane, who, it is believed, were sent there by Kitchener's management the Indian army will The plaintiff claims from the defendant the changed bis attitude, and the couple were sent if instead of the red flag rule and Corean officials for the purpose of watching bis in fact, as in name, become, as it were, the sum of $126 being four months' ront due in to gaol, while the maiden was returned to her blood, to whom sail we lay the blame then the obligation to lie in the Dangerous the Corran Governmont, and fed to Japau fier Indian counterpart of the army of empire, respect of premisas irnown as No. 132 Waashai home, where doubtless the good deeds of the In fact, the people of alien blood, who have enemies. D--Fam Kwai, be beast, who cared. Goods anchorage, it was simply required the murder in 1895 of the Corean Express, of Territorialism may often be good as a recruit-Road and Nos, 8 and 9 Canal Road, Vioteris, Jar kwai will be long remembered. This tale come over to be sovettigne over us. are our aforesaid. Claim:---8426 cinim, $18 costs, $0.20 with its happy ending has excited considerable nothing of what would happen in future;

interest in Shameen.

why did he introduce evakes into the house that the masters or agents of abips carrying whom one of the assassins was a relative. The ing principle, bat seldom as

bailiff's expenses; 3442.20 total. { regiant's definition. small quantities of ammunition should assassins were arrested.

Mr. C. E. Is Munyon's store has been eloerd for ten days or so; now a writ of ammoons is nailed to the door. When the store was ofraed the Guaranteo Trust Company of New York The Saturday Review mys that Lord Kitobe placed a caretaker in charge of the request of ner'sschema forthereum baring and renaming of Mr, Le Manyon, who wired to them. About the regiments of the Indian army is much more the game time a landlord cominanced to apply Yesterday being the birthday of Queen than a nominal change. It rather represents for back rent. The writ nailed to the door of the Alexaudra, the warships in harbour were alla tardy recognition of the fact that the Indian store reads as follows: Wong Cheung (plain droseed and a salute was fired at noon,

army is a part of the Imperial army and aren tiff) and C. E. Le Manyon (defendant). The in the confines of India is not territorial as Prisne Judge in Chambers upon the appli-

Kitchener's principle, if we wsy judge from a most of the old names would indicate. Lord eation of the plaintiff, and upon hearing the solicitors of the plaintiff, and upon reading the comparison of the old and new tilles, has been declaration of Tan Won filed hereia on the 27th

the newest contribution to journals dealing with We have received the third number of Nappen, the commerce of the Far East, which is us full of interest as its fororunners,

The health rotura for the week onding the 28th November shows that there was only one instance of communicable disease in Hongkong, that being a case of smallpox in the Chinese district.

Movements. U Han-zen was a high official of

a limit to

A

We give below & translation of one of the articles complained of :—

Civing briefly a Sad Account of the Ten Days in Teng-Chout The fall of the traves of the Ng-Tang palm trees tells 1 bat automa ans arrived. In wander- from being sorrowful. Though I have lived for ing into all sorts of reflections, one cannot help the period of thirty years, I feel myself greatly ashamed that I bave not secomplished any subject successfully. It is pitiful that heaven does not grant me my wish, though I have s high spirit. A as the hairs of the brave, who have encountered every opposition, have been