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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY SEPT. MBER 2ND
the susceptibilities of the Tsar, Until authoritatively contradicted; this theory wih be widely accepted, becaure it so plausibly explains the otherwise inexplicable. The obvious has, of course, been seized upon;
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eulogise President Roosvelt's offoris, to | whom peace is largely due.
LATER.
The Times in a lander said: "Like other TELEGRAMS. Japan is a lesson to the world; and they accessful litigants Japan songives that she is entitled to her casts and there is no cans why she should forego them. Jupan appeal with confidenen to this judgment of the world on the attitude of herself and Russia throughout the
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exclaiming at Japan's "maguanimity." We do not for one moment suggest that the Japanese are not entitled to be credited with this and other victues; but while hungan nature is human nature, we (speak ing for no mere minority) will expect some explanation of Japan's action more satisfy ing than this talk of altruism. Nations do abandon the fruits of victory, to my
Great Britain will be." - There must have been a cause after all,
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It may or may not unsount to trifling human life; but we do not like the following:
DAILY PRESS- SERVICE,
DISCOURAGEMENT. FOR SHANGHAI BOYCOTTERS.
SHANGAL 1st September. A large demand for American
A document signed by thirty-six Chines goods for Newchwang received to-day, physicians is published in the native newspapers, coupled with an excellent Imperial. in which they declare that they will not use American ginsong in their prescriptions nutit Decree, has largely discouraged the
boycott.
such time as the new Treaty with the U. B. has
been revised to meet the wish of the nation.
nothing of bills of costs, out of sheer gaad | In this list are usues of all the cleverest and nature. Frank speech should be more most influential untive physicinas knewa to bracing than brutal, and at the best estimate, Chinese in Shanghai and the outports, includ- ing several doctors who have gained · fanse all such magnaniurity must be counted as a
Duong, their fellow-anticuals for having pre- sprat to catch a mackerel. “The babblescribed for their Imperial Mujer y and a imber reputation "is called prestige in the case of of Viceroys and Governors of provinces." It
CHINA AND THE PEACE TERMS.
TIENTSIN, 31st August. The terms of Peace were received
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FROM OTH CORRESPONDENT.)
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Canton, 31st August
VICEROY SHUM DANGEROUSLY KL. ***
The Paris papers pay scant justice to the
Last ovoning, there were rumours in the city magnauimity of Japan, the majority of them that Viceroy shuni was dead, but they have proclaiming the wisdom of the Taur in re-since been officially contradicted. From inquiries fusing to give concessions. The St. Peters- made, I hear that his health is in a very burg jourusle deplore the conclusion of procarious condition and that he had twice lost
than ever. The Austrian and German yamon will be attended to by the Provincial consciousuess. In the meantime, all publio pence, whan the aring had become strong functions and transnotions of the Viceroy's prees wekome the conclusion of paace. Treasurer, Provincial Judge, the Salt Comp
traller and the Taotais.
THE GAIETY STARS' ENTERTAINMENT.
Although the present time is not condusive to the success of indoor entertainments, judged from the standpoint of large uttondances, the Gaiety Stars Vaudocillo Company met with a gratifying macasure of public support when they opened their season of eight nights iu, Hongkong last evening. The sixtesu artístas constituting the combina.
THE TYPHOON,
At about 6.30. p.. yesterday the threatening appearance of the weather indicated the approach of a strong rale, and the Boating population took warning from the quick gathering of dense dark clouds. All wrout and sought for shelter ap tho Bwasrgus eraoka aud oanals, By 7,30 p.m. the wind had risen to a terrific gate, and it lasted up to this morning. There were also maer heary rain squalls during the night. Many wind quils and bamboo suu- shades were carried away in the tempest, S
nations; and it may be that in thus heaping only remains now for jatk-masters to refuse to here and in Peking at first tien prosented a pleasing variety of talent and far, I have not heart of any serious damage or can be obtained, and is SKILFULLY FILTERED coals of fie on the head of Russia, Japan sail ben the winds blow from the American Vincredulity which has now given place submitted a programe which was, on the whole,
ON THE MOST SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES.
THE MACHINERY amplayed is of latest design and most approval type,
THE BEST INGREDIENTS only ure
sed,
GUARANTEEING ABSOLUTE PURITY.
aims a shrewder blow thou is yet realised. Certainly there will be no studying of Japanese susceptibilities at St. Petersburg.
dinction.
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women Auser
|to amazement.
The Wai-we-pi has wired the terms to all the viceroys requesting
thoroughly enjoyed. After the opening overture, Level und daring performanco eso led the the Wheelers thrilled the audience with their
*cycle whirl." On a sancor-like coastraction.
to be informed of their views regard-described as the smallest and steppest track over built representing an angle of ti3 dagross they spun round off their bicycles at an soozing speed, the wonder being that, they could cycle on the track at all without coming in contact with each other. The feat besame
and
It is considered that the attitude
accidents. Julging from the steamers that left here on the brening of the 29th instant for been worse in Hongkong, us they all arrived your post. L-prosudio the weather taust-have-
here this morning with no passongors and did not discharge their cargo.
TREATY RIGHTS.
Recently, the merchants and gentry of To Suing complained to the Eai Ning Magistrate that a certain Frouch meronaut, named Baudut. had established a firm in On Ning Tai Kai, at ToShing and that the establishment of a foreign
.......... flodfrey of the Peking authorities threatens are daring when they rode with thoir and firm in n eity whies is not treaty part is
ANGLO-JAPANESE TREATY
SIGNED.
strielly in contravention of the Treaty rights of foreigners. The Sai-Ning Magistrato reportedl the matter to Viceroy Shuin. His Excellency bas alroady communicated with the French Consul and reneste bin to instruct the Frough subject to close up the firm without delay.
By kind permission of Lient. Col. 4, G Fitton, D.S.Q., and Cloors, the Band of the Soconit Battalion The Queen's Own" (Royal No effort will be spired by Russia to post Kent Regiment), will play the following the best possible complexion--or the worst, programme of musle during dinner, at the according to which side it is viewed from Hengitong Hotel, this (Saturday) ovcuing. ing the coming negotiations respect- on Japan's magnanimity. Already the St. March of Triumph Entry of the Gladiators"
Fucik ing Manchuria between Chiun Patersburg papera uro saying "what a pity it Overture ........... “Haydee /* is that the TSAR should bave graciously selection from The Geisha".
Boer Ausdem Suden Stranga Japan,
Голов condescended to accept Japan's overtores, Glo. "The Chough and Crow" Fahop Descriptive Patrol The Wee MicGregor Amara just when his ariny had become stronger Seletion of ... "Irish Airs". than ever, and when Linjevitch was ready to
DISNER: -Hors D'Œuvres -
-Caviare and Olivo trouble. Soup-Consoupe." Royal.
Fish- bring the barbarians to their knees. Russia Croutona.
Botled Fisha la Regiace. Entrees-anhClots claims to be "still" a Power in the Fara la Natson, Jugged Have and Red Curra Jelly, Patties a In.Toulouse. Carry-Nepal Join,s, East;
pathetic ples, when the implied-Roast Australian Heat, Roast Cipes and admission of the word is regaised, that for a time the power ind been denied. We ought, perhaps, to avert misunderstanding of what has gone before, by expressing the opinion that there is no humbug in the Japanese statement that the MIKADO'S yielding was in responsa to "the dietates of humanity and civilisation," and "in a spirit of porfect conciliation and the interest of peace. They attribute to His Imperial Majesty no more than may be attributed to
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view of such terrible carnage as has betti memory a somewhat similar story which I read witnessed during this war. We could wish in a by no means yellow American paper as the Haukow Railway Concession has been audience, while his other tricks were as prth-son; a foki to report the ssd nows to his miniter's '
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CORRESPONDENCE.
THE SPIRITUAL PRODUCE" OF
THE DAILY MAIL"
SO THE EDITOE OF THE "DAILY PREE."
LONDON, 31st August, 11 p.m. The Anglo-Japanese Treaty was signed on the 12th instant.
It is believed to be mi offensive and defensive alliance, involving the sharing of the defence of India in case
of war.
CHINA'S REWARD TO JAPAN,
LONDON, 31st August, 11 p.m. It is reported that the Canton
time of the Fashanda episodo. The coresponceded to Japan, in recognition of deat, who evidently knew as much of the politics services rendered in driving the Rus- of Great Britain and France as the cas who of the Scandinavian political controversy, told .. now has entered the, for him, terra Lagnita sians out of Manchuria.
ONECO munications relating to the news column. However, the musin fact that a to pro-his readers that France had made a secret, troaty
tracted war is now over is important enough' | with the Irish nationalists, "empowering tarjamente must forward their names and ad- dweith communications addressed to the Editor, tul fer qublication, but as evidence of good faith
All testers for publication should be writion an
side aft the paper only.
thould be addressed to Tuz EDITOR.
No Rously signed cenumúzicato 18 that have already
in other papers will be fazersed. Unders for extra copice of JALLY-Pass should be ent before 11 am, on day of publication. After that or the supply is limited. Only supplied for Cash legraphte Address: PEES. Codes A.B.C. 5th Ed.
Leitbor's
P.O. Rex, 33. Telephons No. 12
BIRTH.
6th August, at Shanghai, the wife of
W, BUCKLAND, of a daughter.
HONGKONG OFFICE: 10A, DES VEUX ROAD 01 LONDON OFFICE. 131, FLEET STREET, E.C.
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, SEPTEMBER 2Nn, 1905.
to compensate us for the disappointment them to seize the Isle of Man, and that they, that lovers of poetic justice and fair play with Don Carlos, who was to withdraw bi-claim to the Spanish Crown, us hoad, with the are now feeling. And as is Liuted, there
material and moral aid of la belle. France, were
may be more behind. It may be (wo give it as a guess only) that when Russia learns the contents of the now Anglo-Japanese treaty she will not be
full of self-congratulation, There may not improbably be in that document clauses that afford compensation to Japan for her sacrifices in the past, by assuring her peace and, safety in the future: It should be. glad reading not only for the subjects of the two signatories, but for all the world. We have never permitted our- selves to count upon a time when the war drum will throb no longer; but have every confidence that when danger threatens, and the war drum is heard emitting preliminary amblings in Tokyo and in London, that the danger will promptly subside. With this settlement (surprising as its terms are) and this new Treaty, the faithful may pray with greater confidence than ever before for
"peace in our time"
The 299th plague caso was recorded yesterday.
The German Mail of the 2nd August was, delivered in London on the 31st August.
Members of the Hongkong Volunteer Rifle Chub as notified that the Tai Hang Range will not be available to-day (Saturday).
to form the new Kingdom of "United Ireland."
H.L.G, M.S. "SEEADLER
́ ́ ́WRECKED.
SINGAPORE, 1st September. The German warship Seeadler went aground yesterday on the Trident
IMPORTANT OFFICIAL APPOINTMENT. The latest news from the North is that the Poking Government intends to place the Nanyang, Pui Yang and Kwangtung squadrons nader the supremo command of ons admiral. It is aid that this lofty position will be given
off the handle bars, and when ok carried the other on his shoulders as he dashed along in the whirl. The performance of the brothers was tolly applanted. The next item was an illustrated song. The pictures wars fairly interesting, and the singer, Mr. Eric Howell, had to respond to an encore by singing the last verse again of “The vale of Shanotdoal." Miss Ruby Maxwell, a vocalist and dansouse, was heartily received for her contributions, and Miss Mand Earle, kalla- dist, who followed, pleased her auditors by her to Admiral Sat Chan Ping, who in now com- pie rendering of Sing me to sleep."mander-in-chief of the Nanyang and Paiyang Very sucestial was Miss Laley Stewart. deets. He has lately receivedsa Imperial-order whose American Etty called forth a encore appointing him Admiral of the Kwangtung and prompted the presentation of a beautiful squadron and is expected to arrive here shortly. bouquet. The marvellons Dante" proved that bis little was not a misnomer. He par formed the most wonderful conjuring foats and created great usement by extracting silver dollars from the heads, eyes, and mouths of the
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A BAÐ, ̈EEMARKABLE COINCIDENCE. During the thunder storm of the 27th instant the master of the Li Loong Shop in Wing on Stross, Fat S Lau, sas struck by lightning wo died instantly. The accountant of the shop
provoking as they were mysterious. The wife, who, he knew, had gone to the Lo Hung Misses Maxwell and Venn acquitte 1 themselves Village, in Poon Yu District, to visit torparents. exceptionally well in their doublespacialities, and When the messenger arrived at the house ia La were recipients of floral gifts. Tas biograph Hoog he was surprised to find that blackn was another enjoyable item, the pictares being were already in mourning and wesping. He at interesting and amusing. A pisnoforte selection first thought they had received nown of the sal opened the second part of the programme.
affair from some other scure but on his enquir Thon a dainty song and danco toum took inginto themattor be discovered that his master's possession of the stage and were bordially wife was killed by lightning on the same day and grested for their rendering of "The Rose. at the same hour. Such a coincidoneo is very exciting-display of trick cycling, which was buds." Afterwards the Wheelers gave another strange, indeed.
andoubtedly oas of the best ever anbmitted to
CHINESE PENAL CODE BEFORE. Translation from the See un Fo:-
"The prescut male tive common laws for the
She is now being lightened of herary audience. They took the must extraordin-pauishment of criminals, viz: Ch" (e.) to
Now, sir, the spiritual produce, which the Daily Mail correspondent bus brought to the Shool at Labuan. market regarding the intentions of Kaiser Wilhelm will find no intelligent buyer.
Prince of the Honso of Borsadotte. Should
The Throne of Norway has been offered to agans and other heavy removeables.
There is some danger of her this offer be refused. Prince Charles of Den. mark, who is married to Princess Maud of becoming a total wreck, Great Britain and Ireland, will probably be approached by the Norwegian Government; but should these negotiations also fall through, Norway, who has no desire to go abegging on the Continent, will in all probability declaro herself a Republic.
REUTER'S SERVICE]
THE HANKOW RAILWAY.
LONDON, 30th August.
True, the Kaiser is a popular mas in A meeting of the Chinese Development Norway owing to his prompt and gomorous Co. in New York, has ratified the sale of
China aid at the time of the terrible conflagration the Hankow Railway to
in Aalesund, but as to his intention, suggested by the correspondent. of giving to Russian slico of Norway as a quid pro quo for the "right" of placing a Prince of his House on the ancient throne of my Fatherland, this is
most interesting and "intelligent" informa
$6,750,000.
THE TREATY OF PEACE,
for
LONDON, 30th August.
tion, which no doubt will bring the correspondent
Some correspondents assert that there is in question the honour of having his brain put a secret understanding in regard to reim- under lock and key in a sealed bottle of epirits bursements, which are omitted in the treaty at a first-class museum when his bighly cultured with a view of sparing the susceptibilitice and lofty soul decides that it is time to quit his
of the Tsar. The Japanese officials at mortal clay. I enclose ray card, and am, sir.
Yours faithfully,
Portsmouth declare that Japan receives only NORWEGIAN. ...the actual cost of the menace of the prisoners. Dr. Maartens and Mr. Dennison are drafting the treaty which is expected to be completed by the end of the week; the agreement stipulates that Saghalien shall
ary liberties with their machines, cycling in almost every conceivable position, even riding whip with a short bamboo; "Choung" (c) to with one wheel on the floor, and concluded their log with a cudgel; "Te" (e) banisizont not clever performance within daring series of sonier. exceeding 500 Lan" (ie) Junishment xaults and jumping over chuire and other pad the barrier of a provinco; andai Pik Dustacles. Miss Gladly's Venu met with a hearty ministers appointed to amend
(c) capital punishment or beheading, The
the crimind response to her coon song, as did also Miss Laws have already pointed out that although Lavelle to her illustrated song, while MChi and Cheong" are very light punish- Eric Howell socred a distinct success in the
The bust
róle of comedian, his “patter being decidedly ments yet it is extremely easy to inflict
the body. kuinerous. A waltz clog having been contrl. Berinas injuries to inted by Miss Lucy Stewart, Dante demons. way is to follow the methods of western trated his remarkable attainments as a shadow. nations, and that is to substitute those two graphist, his exhibtion being rory entertaining, punishments either by imprisonment with labour or by mouetary fines, the lush of which is similar A quartette by four ladies evoked an encore, and the programme was brought to a close to our ancient custom by which one could atone for aerine by payment of money. The mini- the by the suusational "looping great.
fors have memorialized the throne to the above wheel" by one of the Wheeler Brothers, an
effect, and their memorial has been favourably Item which roused the audience to the greatest received, and ordered to be carried luto offect in all the provinces. Wo now hear that the thusiasm by its daring. On the whole the entertainment was very agreeable.
Bosed of Punishmont at Peking statos that owing to the large number of petty officers and runners being employed in that department, and that the sum of money granted to that departa oat is insuficient to moot its current expenses, the board bave decided that every distriat in a province is to contribute an annual sum of 100 Taels to the board for meeting its current expenses. A despatch to this effect has reached the local authorities here yesterday."
MACAO,
Hongkong. Ist September, 1005.
<* ["Spiritual produce" is good. The very occasional extracts which we give from the half- The new incandescent lamps which have heen Pony papers are "Eamples" only; and as their source is mentioned, they are not expect to placed at various ports of Mount Kellett, the mislead. Punch had a picture of the now his- tiot be fortified nor used for strategic pur.but happily such was not the case. The tide in Peak and Magazine Gap, were lighted for the first time on Thursday night. They worked satisfactorily, and now Pak residents who have occasion to traves after dark will be lighted by
APTER waiting a day or two to see if the teratination of the peace surprising negotiations would become less of a mystery, we are still, like the people of Peking, in a state of amazement. Regard- ing the civilised world as the jury, Japan na plaintiff, and Russia as defendant, there WAN an almost unanimous verdict that The Times plaintiff was entitled to costs. said there was no reason why Japan should not get them. Yet now the news comes, well authenticated, that not only dogs Japau not recive au indemuity, but that it has waived its claim thereto. In view of the respective situations of the belligerents -one uniformly successful on land and sea, with almost unlimited credit, and a people absolutely at one with the Government and it aims: the other as uniformly unsuccess ful, muutiny among its forces, and rebellion rampant in its towns, its credit irreparably damaged, and its national policy at eixes
The NC. Daily News says:-Tho preamf and sovens-it is nothing less than astound Loycott fairly revels in absurditics and izoen- ing that such large concessions should be sistencies, such as the prohibition of the use of made by the ono having the upper hand. Caundian lumber because its technical zo is Why, the chief things waived were the Oregon pine. A most striking instance, how over, is found in the case that it now occupying chief components of the "irreducible
the Mixed Court. A. Mr. King is sued for dam minimum!" What has been kept back from ages because he is alleged to have endeavoured to us? What is the inuer history of the enforce the boycott on Chang Sa Ho's Gardens on the ground that the manager was an negotiations? There are questions that ne being asked, overtly as well as sotto voce. American, and he amplia for his defence an REUTER, for instance, illustrates the mitoe must now boycott dir. King in his tax. Americus lawyer. Of course the boycott com
eredulity as to such a settlement by By-the-by, the attitude of the magistrata, un repeating a theory that there is a secret raported, does not look as if the officials here understanding with regard to re-imburse are very earnest in their opposition to the ments; kept secret, presninably, to spare boycott.
the way.
(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) THE TYPHOON.
Macao, 31st August, 1905. This city was visited by a typhoou pasterday It was at first thought that the storm would bo a severe one, and the inhabitants were rather alarmed at this swing to the buildingshaving been
CHINESE BAUBER BOYCOTTS AMERICANS. rather badly shaken by the recent earthquake;
A Chinese barber named Choong, who shares the inner harboar rose abnormally high during Europeans, in Shaman. publicly annonced toric interview which well illustrated the portar- poses; it binds Japau not to fortify the the blow, and the water was a foot higher than that he has temporarily refused to accept any betion it seems to have caused in Europe. The Perouse Straits; Sagbalien will be divided the sea wall and swept a lot of things on the business from American citizens until the Daily Mail's was a raliunt (if unscrapalous) at the 50th degree. A new clause provides praye. Jueks and sampans went for shelter in Chinese Exclusion Act is withdrawn by govern attempt to allay the public curiosity.—ED.]
for a Russo-Japanese commercial treaty time, hen there is very little damage donesoat, ment each benefiting by the "favoured nation" except that the stern wheel house boat of the clause, and undertaking to roaintain the Macao Hotel was snak our the Hewayshan open door in Mauchiria.
A NEW DANGER TO NAVIGATORS.
A WATERLOGGED JUNK.
The Japanese plenipolentaries have issued a statement declaring that an absolute divergence of views, in regard to Saghalien, and reimbursements, frequently threatened
wharf.
LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.
The C.P.B. str. Empress of Japan loft. Shanghai for this port, and is due here at 8am. on Tuesday, the 5th Sept.
Captain J. B. Jackson of the British steamer
In the city very little or no damage has boon done to the buildings, but the roads along the Leertes, arriving yesterday from Saigon with a general cargo for Chinese consignees, reported
prays suffered somewhat owing to the heavy that on the 31st August be picked up the crow
seas, and many trees were uprooted. I have not of a junk, 25 all told. The junk, a large one
any loss of life te report. It rained in torrents with thres masts, was laden with tank from
to increase the storage of water in all the wells Bangkok, and was waterlogged. Her mails and rupture of the negotiations, but the during the storm, and this will materially help ker rudder were gone. The Laertes attempted Mikado, responding to the dictates of the city, from where our main water supply York on Tuesday, the 29th August..thus making
to take her in tow, but the heavy sea and too bumanity and civilisation, has, in a spirit ofis drawn The junk was, therefore, abandoned in Lat peace, authorised the waiving of the indem-ars in the Lucknow Telegrapli Will any absence of the rudder made this impossible." perfect conciliation and in the interest of
20 deg. 2 m. N. and Long. 113 deg. 10 m. E, bearing from Gap Book 9, 25 W distantity clause and the division of Saghalion.
The following startling advertisement ap-
gentleman, educated. Europian, marry (imme- The papers are unanimous in declaring diately) a young lady, to save her from a hateful out 110 miles. Now that the sea is aiming that the extraordinary magnanimity of marriage? Apply, No. 568, on Manager.
this junk might be worth calvage.
The CP.R. str. Tartar arrived at Shanghai at 11a.m. on Friday, the 1st Sept., and left again at midnight same day for Hongkong, and is due bore at 8 am. on Tuesday, the ath Sept.
The Silk ex CPR. str. Empress of China, which left Hongkong on the 2nd August and Yokchara on the 11th august, arrived in New
a transit of 27 days from Hongkong and 18 days from Yokohama.
on the 2nd inst., and may be expected here on
The PM. str. Siberia sails from Yokohama
13th Sept
the
this port on the 1st inst., and may be expected. The H.AL. str. Rhenania left Shanghai for
here on the 4th inst. at 5 p.m.
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