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few thought she would in any way be able to contend, and the Chinese cannot fail to begin to look with less complacency that formerly upon encroachments which they were before willing to accept as the inevit. able.

this basis, she was ready to come to terms with Russia before war was declared, and there is no reason to suppose that in the future she will desire to gently depart from it. So far as European nations generally are concerned a good understanding be It is pertops unfortunate that there has tween China and Japan is desirable it been a historical antagonism between Chiun many ways. We have no reason to doubt and Japan, But for the wart of confidence that the latter country is sincere in her de- between them the Chino-Japanese wax,clared desire to continue in the direction of which was really tho fore-runuer, of that foreign progress; and her policy will thus between Russia and Japin, neol not have be consonant in the main with that of taken place, nor would the opportunity European natious (Russia of course excep- have been afforded to Russia to push forted) who desire commerce rather than con- ward in Manchuria in a manner which has quest and whose true interesta fie in the proved a standing mence to both these former direction. The idea that it is quite uations, Russia managed by ingenioas easy for any Foreign Power who has a tuind diplomacy to filch from Japan the fruits of to do so, to establish itself in the Far East her success over China-and, after objecting has been rudely shaken by the war; and it that Jayan's establishing herself in any way will be long before any Power is likely to in Manchuria would be a grenace to Foking, emulate the netion which has proved so contrived with the assistance of France costly an experiment to Russia. and Germany to diplomatiso Japan away and then simply put herself in Japan's place.

In the first Rugby practica game played at Happy Valley on Saturday afternoon, Saud- ford's team scored three goals (including one- drop goal) and two tries to one goat by Chard's-

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Admiral von Prilizwitz of the German flag- ship Hansa came ashore on Saturday to pay formal official calls and was received by a guard of homong of the Sherwood Foresters at Blako Consul-General Kruger accompanied the Admiral during his stay on shore.

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The next ship to be despatched with coolics to South Africa is the Sikh Captain J. Rowley). She is accommodation for nearly 2,000 coolies, an 1 is expected to be ready for sea in about ten days' time, when her sutfitting at the Kowloon Docks should have been completed.

Kang Yu-wei, abafished “reformer," recently. remarked to a Loudon reporter:-"Thousands of books of instruction, both English and

throughout Chine, and as soon as the Empress- Japanese, are being translated and distributed Dowager dios there will be a great awakening in China. Even as it is, the ohl Chinese Civil Service examinations based on the clausies of Confucius have been abolished, andail the better Sir Henry Blako has been touring Coylou in classes are studying Western methods."

The effect, however, of the Russo-Japan | a motor car. war is likely to be to cause China to reflect seriously on her position of antagonism to a neighbouring empire, with which hor in- terests are so closely bound up as Japau So long as Russia was supposed to be of CELEBRATED overwhelming power, it is not unlikely that

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the encsachment of a Power, which if not checked, would undoubtedly overtide both Japan sud herself. Such a policy would have inevitably brought about the greatest disaster to China but for the stand which Japan, far wiser than her neighbour, has LY SELECTED-OF GREAT AGE-made against it. What really China has to

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It is reported from Weibaivei, says the The Criminal Sossions of the Supreme Court

Chefoo Daily News, that Messra L W. Sing commence to-morrow.

Tai & Co. of Chefco, have practically completed Singapore untuma race meeting takes place negotiations for the purchase of the King's | to-morrow, Wednesday and Thursday,

Hotel thero. The property is a valuablo one. and under normal conditions enjoys a liberal The German Mail of the 14th September was patronaga from guests arriving from points as delivered in London on the 14th inst.

for away as Singapore, Chefoo and Weihaiwoi, being the sumper asorta of the China coast. It is proposed to introchien a nickel coin of Messrs. Sing Tai & Co., are largely interested in hotel property locally, baring aided to their former holding (the Sea View Hotel) by the purchase of the Beach Hotel from Mr. R. Perez early this season.

the denomination of ons anna in India.

B.E. the Governor will attend the Volunteer "Night Manning" by the Engineer Company, on Tuesday.

An ordinance is under the consideration of

A wonderful syim was accomplished last the Government of Burma for th construction month by Burgess, the Yorkshireman and of tramways in Rangoon.

The Justices assemble on the 1st prox. to consider applications for transfer of licences. The anual sessions will be bold on the 15th.

Sexton of the 11th Major J. J. O‘B. Mahratta Infantry is now in charge of the camp of interned Kussians at Kowloon,

A Chess and Checker Club" has been formed in Manila to promote chess and draughts playing in the Philippine Islands,

In eight years there has been an increasØ of £220,000,000 in the rational income of Great Only the income from Jaud has Britain.

shown a decrease.

On Saturday morning there was a slight out. break of fire in a mutshed at the West Point Gas Works. It was extinguished before the Fire Brigade arrived. A quantity of coal was destroyed.

consider is what is the policy she can adopt under existing circunstances least calculated to menace bor integrity. The weak hold which she has aloue been able to retain A. S. WATSON & CO. "Pon her outlying provinces, is the chief source of trouble in respect of her foreign policy. It was the cause of her quarrel with Japan, who could not with prudence allow the way towards Corea and her own country to be left so freely open, and it was thus also the underlying cause of the hostilities between Russia and Japas. The.

On Saturday afternoon there was a muster of question which now arises is whether China Volunteers at Headquarters for the purpose of can adept any policy which will render this proceding to Jubilee Road for maxim gun state of things impossible or at least un-practica. Commandant C. G. Pritchard was in

command. likely in the future. If she could re. establiek beraclf firmly in Manchuria: and place herself in a position to withstand further encroachments from Russin, the problem would be easy of solution. But there is little hope that she could do this alone, and less hope that such an end could be attained by any understanding with Russia. How little promises from that quarter cau be relied upon, aiust at the pre-is solicitor for the vendor. sent time de but too apparent to the Chiuose.

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On 17th September, at Kuling, to J. 11, and Mrs. HILL, aon.

On 9th October, at Shanghai, the wife of J. W.

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DEATH.

On the 8th October, FILOMENA C. NENS, relict of the late CHARLES NINN, formerly of Chin- kiang, aged 58 years.

The Daily Press.

The reliance upon other foreign nations re- straining Russian advances hitherto largely | relied upon, must by this time be looked upon as delusive. The only nation who it might be HONGKONG OFFICE: 14. DEVEUX ROAD Cl LONDON OFFICE: 181, FLEET STREET, E.C. hoped would do so is Great Britain; and we are not now quite so ready as formerly to pick other people's chestunts out of the fire-while the idea of increasing our

HONGKONG, OCTOBER 17TH, 1904.

On Saturday morning the Pollard's Lilli- patian Oparatic Company arrived by the The Company will open "The at the Theatre Royal tonight with Belle of New York."

steaner Txiau.

Mr. Göö. P. Lammert, auctioneer, will sell by public auction to-day at 3 pm on the premises, valuable leasehold property known as No. Benham Strand. Sir. F. X. d'Almada e Castro

Major-General Wade was expected to leave Manila for home on Saturday. His successor in the command of the froopa. Major-General Corbin, is due to arrive on the 20th just,

General Wood.

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French champion, who am fifteen miles on a direct course froin the English coast to Calais, and drifted another seven, making al- together twenty-two miles in eight hours and three-quarters. Burgess Bushe a few miles of Caps Grisnez, the last four hours having heen swam in a yale and with heavy wares breaking over the steamer accompanying the swinwer. In spite of the beary soa, he kept up an avarage speel of two miles an hour, with twenty-eight strokes to the minute. He was urged to give up on account of the weather and complied reluctantly. He climbed up the tug's ladder without help.

Most surely do we believe, comments the Foochow Daily Echo, that public opinion will be sutirely with the Hongkong Daily Press In its leading article of Ist inst. Whilst con- gratulating the Hon. R. Shewan on the ability which marked his criticism of the Colonial Estimates at the meeting of the Legislative Council, at the same time it expresses its regret that he should have "treated nearly every point with a flippiney which might be suited (the Halies are our own) to a dobating Club" ete. We would almost go so far as to say that a de- hate between VIth Form boys at any publia school at Home would ou a serions subject have Whilst, if any boy been more dignited. sprinkled his speech so freely with much inept and pedantic quotations, he would, let us say never hear the end of it His attack, two or three years after the event, on the renaming of Fed- der's whari as Blake Pier was the worst of bad taste, as a virtual renewal of the notorious, un dignified, and bickering correspondence between himself and Sir Henry Blake.

TELEGRAMS.

[FROM CUR OWN CORRESPONDENT]

LONDON, 15th October

The King of Saxony is dead. [King Albort of Saxony was born April 23rd 1825, and line reigned over this German Kingdom cince 1873. His brother, Field-nie rahal Prizeo George, born in 18:12 and married to Jinria Anua Tufanta of Portugal (who died in 1894), is the heir. This important province of the German Empire has 48656 English sque wiles, and a population in (190) of 4,100,758. Tu 1895, the Roman Catholic subjects numbered 140,2 5, and the Jews 9,902. Dreadon is the capital.—Ed]

[REUTER'S SERVICE.]

THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT'S ACCIDENT.

LONDON, 14th Octoler. The recent accident to the Duke of Con-

THIE WAR.

"JAPANEM." "OFFICIAL. DESPATCE.}

GREAT RUSSIAN DEFEAT.

RUSSIAN CASUALTIES: THILTY THOUSAND,

TOKYO, 16th October. Marshal Oyama's reports of the 15th instant state that 4,500 Russians were found dend on the battlefield, in front of the Japanese right army, besides many mere still uncounted.

There were 100 new prisoners.

It was estimated that the total Russian loss in front of this one army was alone over twenty thousand,

The Russian losses in front of the Japa nese centre and left are being investigated.

LATED.

The number of Russiau corpses buried

naught was due to a collision. The Duke, who was accompanied by Major Murray, was thrown by the Japanese up to Thursday, previous- out of the car. It is officially stated the Dakely reported at 2,000, referred only to the is suffering from a scalp woard, and an injury left army's position. to the left ear, but no serious consequences are unticipated.

HERERO3 RE-IN FORCED.

In front of the central aring were 2,500 left on the field.

The total number of Russian porpacs so far ascertained bas reached 8,550. LONDON, 14th October. Those figures, however, do not take into Hendrik Wilboi, the most influential Hot-account the result of the fierce engagements tentot chief in Dumaraland, hitherto meet with the left army on Friday and Saturday. ostentatiously loyal, has declared war on the Germans, and it is expected that the balk of There are many more waiting to be picked the Hottanuels will now join the Hereros, there-up.. by, doubling Germany's difficulties in south- west Afrića,

Tokyo, 13th October. Marshal Oyama's reports of Filay's fighting included the following statements.

The column under Prince Kavin lis been fighting on the left bank of the Tailscho, at a point seven miles east of the Penhseho,

The attacks and general ndranes were successful all along the front. The left

my captured ten more guns.

LATER. The Russians were driven to the right bank of the Shaho, thus fundamentally destroying their plan of attack.

Russian casualties were catinated at over thirty thousand. Our en buried over two thousand Bussian corpses on Thursday.

The booty taken included a vist aber of rifles; also ammunition carts, &e, and the gous already reported.

RPUTER'S SERVICE.]

THE TENTAI AFFAIR.

V. R. C. SMOKER.”

The V. R. C. amoker” on Saturday was a There was a very fair at great succese, tandance. The gymnasium, where the concert was hold, was given a very cheerful appearance with bunting and other decorations. The company did not break up till sont midnight Mr. G. H. Edwards song "The Vagabond" in hie usual excellent voice. A violin solo by Mr. L. A. da Graca followed. He played well in tune and rexy sweetly, but the timbre was weak; probably the fault of the instrument, as the bowing seemed correct. Mr. A. R. Evans, a low comedian, next rendered in his best style, Just as I was getting into bed." Although not a classic, hie song was immensely popular and he had to respond to an encore. In the second part of the programme Mr. Evans again gave a song, "Ding dong," which was also encored. Mr. B. A. Tozer also gave several comis songs which, of course, necessitated his reappearance, sad his laughing song caused

LONDON, 18th October. genuine hilarity. Mr. Tozer needs no “make-

Marshal Oyama, met General Kuropatkin's up" to add to the effect of his vocal efforts, his

advance with a general advance of his mai genial smile causing ripples of laughter even before the acng begins, An instrumental piece, strength along a broad front, from the line played by six instruments, was a decided hit at Yentai. The Russians who werd up- It was one of A. E. Matt's charming suites, parently scattered, tried to strike before. The first part consisted of a march movement they had concentrated, and the forces came in which the performers showed a tendency to into touch on Tuesday. Besides a direct burry towards the and. The second part, a noc- movement the Rossions attempted to strike tarne, gare full scope to the violins, and Messrs.the Japanese right at two points, widely Barlow, and Hickman put great expression inte

separated; their part, ably backed up by the 'cello and viola, (Mr. Kenig and Dr. Swan). In response to pro- longed applanee the Inst movement, "Caprice,"

woodland frolic-was played by way of encore. This was particularly frolicsome as well as tuneful, and the finale was really a fine finish in which all the instruments were played with the ntmost vim. Mr. E. Danenburg played the piane part, and as the piano happened to be a good one, this materially helped to make the character than at Liaoyang, and that the suite a success. Another instrumental item con- combatants have a complete disregard for sisted of Braga's well-known Berenata. Mr, life. Positions were taken and retaken six Anderson played the lead on his choo, and and eight times daily at a terrible cost. although rather a difficult part to sustain, the Frequent hand-to-hand encounters occurred, hoe was heard to advantage. The violin in which both sides threw hand grenades with murderous effect. Cannonades con- obligato however

tinued nightly,

was thin, in fact al.

Had the violin and

most inaudible at the back. oboe changed parts the balance would have been better,

MURDEROUS FIGHTING.

LONDON, 14th October. The capture of fifteen guns by the Japa- nese is officially admitted in St. Petersburg. Russian correspondents agree that the fighting has been of a more desperate

A correspondent of L'Indo-Chingis, writing from Hochow on the commercial importance of Lonitehen, four hours' steam from Quang- toboou wan, says the town is in direct com- the interval the command is held by Major-manication with Hongkong, Macao and other places, and steamers of considemble size flying On Saturday night the Amateur Dramatic the English, Portuguese and Chinese flags make

PORT ARTHUR ATTACKS FIERCER, Mr. Frank Austin's song was a great treat Society of the Catholic Union gave their third regular voyages between that port and Canton, For sometime, the correspondentsays, the firm of

LONDON, 14th October. performance of "St. Louis in Chains" and the P. Lemaire & Co. of Hongkong, sent the steamer He selected The Rebel" and could with

General Stoessel reports that the Russians farce Blue Devils," before a fairly good audience. Paul Dormer there, and it entered advantage-advantage bave put more verre into a song such

as this, but his voice was excellent and his words on the 1st instant, recaptured Signal Hill. ously into the competition, but one fiue morn- time near Christmas.

ing," the Chinese pursued and fired on the ship, quite distinct. Mr. C. A. Brown gave The The Japancie were bombarding the interior The Hongkong Volunteer force has been which sought a timely refuge in the waters of Village Blacksmith" in admirable style, and British public in the present day. Under

augmented by the addition of Messrs E. F. Quangteheon-won. At the same time the Party has a really good voice, Mr Koenig's oelio of the fortress from new batteries; and the these eirenmstances it would appear likely Aucott, F. C. Hall, J. W. Bains, P.Ryan, H, C. guose steamor Macao and some English vessels solo was excellent as regamis technique, and bombardment was becoming more and more on the part. of China bad much to do with that Chias muy consider it wise to accept | Gray, and A. A. Park. Gunner T. C. Gray continued their voyages without the elightest Mr. Koenig correctly regotiated the most violent.

It is a speculation of much interest how far

and in what manner the war between Russia already too large responsibilities by terri. They hope to give another performance zonie-

the

and Japan will influence the relations between the latter country and China. The

wast of veree and of straight-forwarduess

torial acquisitions in China, is one that would commend itself to us section of

difficult passages, but the solo eslooted did not allow of that, "soulful" treatment which one somehow yearns for in a cello..

Mr. Gren's banjo solo was excored, and his

TOLICE COURT.

Saturday, 15th October.

second effort was even better than the first, BEFORE ME H H. J. GUMPERTZ (ACTING

the state of affairs which led up to the war. the situation and to endeavour to cure to a resigued. Mr. C. D. Melbourne is gazettel as a molestation, The reason of the prohibition given

reornit of the Volunteer Troop,

by the Viceroy of Canton was that Louitcheou It has been the policy of China to claim its

friendly understanding with Japan with re-

was not so open port. But why toleruts thus rights of suzerainty in adjacent countries

gard to Manchuria. What form any co- On Saturday it was reported that on the Portuguese and English? asks the correspond long after it has ceased to have effective operation between the two nations will take previous afternoon while a coolie was working ent, who complains of the inertia of the Consuls authority over them; and this policy with

Favourites. Except in one song, his sing. regard to Manchuria left it open to the Permanently must be dependent upon many in a sump, connected with the new dock at in the matter. He adds the report that in the Mr. P. W. Goldring sang several of his old

contingencies which cannot now be fairly Quarry Bay, ata depth of over 80 fest Ixlov

ing was quite up to his best form, which is. enersachment of any Power sufficiently ven- | estimated. A joint rnderstanding for pre ground level, a piece of timber fell on his head the Chinese authorities who replied that they the highest praise one can give to this well-

and smashed his skull. Death followed im- had the right to open or close their ports as they known and popolar isnor. turesome and sufficiently strong to establish tecting both Manchuria and Cores, is some

pleased. The correspondent concludes by urg- itself there. Russia was scarcely likely to form or another, must, however, be to the

The programine of music to be performed bying that this place by reason of its situation those countries being absorbed by Russia is on the Parade Ground this (Monday) evening, under the affective intinence of France.

mediately.

ease mentioned the Consul did make a claim.on

Much of the success of the oncert was due to

FIRST MAGISTRATS).

TOO MUCH KURLY.

Capt McIntosh, of thoss Benatger, charged the masters of the launches Li Choy and L, rig with towing lighters to his steamer and

with refusing to let go when ordered.

The defendants were fined $25 each.

THEFT

overlook so apparently easy a field of benefit of botli nations. The possibility of the Band of the 110th Mahratla Light Lufanta.between Quangtokeon-wan and Tonkin should be the able manner in which Mr. Bovet, ad-making fast while he was still under way; and

LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.

at 2.31 p.m.

companied the song's.

The incidental music" was contributed by the Band of the Sherwood Foresters, who played well, noticeably the euphonium.

A cook employed at No. 2, East Street, clothing to the value of $454-goods pawned a pawnshop, was charged with stealing silk

will his mater. Some $100 ont of $250, for

aggrandisement, and her ambition once

a commou danger which should be met by from 4.30 to 6 pm, is ‘as follows:--Maroli inflamed, it is not surprising that she should- after establishing herself in Manchuria, common action, Of course the chance of Musical Ride" Upton; Overture “Triumph.'

At the conclusion Mr. R. H. B. Mitchell, despite her repeated promises to evacuate Japau adopting a dominant and overriding Suppe; Selection "Country Girl Mouckton:

hon, treasurer of the lab, acting as chairman the country, have pushed her position so far attitude is a contingency against which Volsa Chorister's" Loliman; Beng "Gordes

The .. Rub loft Munila on Sa urday in the absoned of Mr. Arthur Chapman, made of Sleep Godfrey; Dance "Arabian" Sara- as to become a sericus menace to Japan. China may justly be upon her guard; kwosake. God save the King."

the 15th iust... at 10a.m., and is due hers to-day few remarks about the progress of the Club which defendant pawned the artioles at various How far China assisted her in this it is but this danger is much greater in

He spoke in the highest terms of Mr. Harold shops, was recovered from the man's person possible for outsiders only to surmise; but respect to Russia; and indeed may pro- The Coylan Observer hears that the new

The P.M.Co's, stes mer Chine, with maila, &c. Auston, the hon, secretary, whom he described when he was arrested. He was sentenced to there can be no question that her acquies-bably be but slight so far as Japan is con-Treasurer, the Hon Mr. H. C. Nicolle, which left bence September 16th for San Fran as the most energetic hon, secretary of a club abs months hard labour and six hours' stooks, ence in Russian encroachment has been of verned. Her declared policy in this respect (formerly of Hongkong) is a great contrast to his cisco via Shanghai, Nagasaki, Kobe (Inland he had ever known.

predecessors. The present head of the Free), Yokohamo, and Honolula, arrived at hor a marked character, though it was probably is entirely in the opposite direction. So sury is always in office about 9.30 .m. and destination on the 13th inst. du chiefly to her feeling it impossible to hug is she is scoured against encroachment leave late, while former chiefs there used not The T.K.K. steamer America Maru, with offer effective resistance to so powerful either in Manchuria or Cores such as to come till noon and then left early. With mails, &c., which left hence Eeptember 8th for Eation as Russia. This fear will have been may menace her own independence, she is good work at the Treasury, mys our contem San Francisco via Shanghai, Nagasaki, Kobe to some extent removed by the success with willing and indeed anxious that the in-porary, business in Colombo abould become (Inland Sea), Yokohams, and Honolulu, arrived

3 stor proportionately.

at her destination, on the 8th iust. whieb Japan has opposed a foa with whom tegrity of China should be preserved. Upon

THE INTERPORT SHOOTING MATCH:

Mc Mowbray Northcote has received from Penang a telegram announcing that rain had prevented the Pening team from finishing their shooting.

BEFORE Mr, J. H. KEMP (ACTING

SECOND MAGISTRATE).

ASSAULT.

An Indian constable convicted of assaulting

another Indian was sentenced to three weeks hard labour. The sentence entailed dismissal from the foreo.