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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY OCTOBER 24rm, 1988.

MR. HEARSTS CHARGES AGAINST

SENATOR FORAKER.

Mr. Besrat has

A Webington, dispatch to a London paper gives the following particulars of the charges made by Mr. Harat against prominent men of the Republic as exploded a bombshell in the Republican camp by charge of corruption which Ciucinatti Republican leaders and managers re making haste to disown the Senator, and I understand that he has been regnested to next month in the interests of Mr. Taft.

Naturally, no open action will be taken, bat the Republicans feel that they osanot, anlam

CHINA'S RAILWAY LOANS AND

RAILWAY PROFITS.

The announcement by Router that the loan for the refamption of the Pekin Hankow Railway has been largely over-anbeoribed in almost what might have been expected in the nature of things. It had my to be recognized that railways in Chins have quite passed from the Chinese mind, and that in spite of the opposition of half a century the Chinese have at Isat come to realize the immense possibilities of their munication. But although this, of course, has some influence on the subscription to a Chinese railway loan there are other factors which is the financial success of the railway for which the loan is required. The success of the Pekir-Haukow lines has been a marked one. The following, table shows what the line has accomplished during the last two years:

WHAT IS AN EMPEROR ?

than a mere prefer Pil; in attics he has abandon the "stumping" tour he was to make country when opened up by railway obm- Imperial dignity and crowned by the Popa?”

Some little time ago a leader-writer in the Daily News alluded to the mperor of Anstris "as nominal successor to the ancient Roman Empire," to blch statement a cor- respondent to that papst takes exception "Considering," he writes, "the strictly elective character of the headship of the Germanic Holy the Emperor Elect, can any Sovereign Prince be the successor (nominal or real) of t· e Boman Emperor unless he be duly elected to the The present Emperor of Austria is, of course, lineal descendent of Francis II., who by instru meat ander the Imperial seal, dated August In due form resigned "the Imperial Crown and absolving the Electors, Princes and Sister, and all that belongs to the Empire" from their allegiance. What then is an Emperor in accepted moderò sense "Mr. Freeman," con- tinnes the correspondent to the "Daily News," "always maintained that Archduke of Austria and King of Hungary was the correct title of the ruler of these countries, because no Sova. reign can be an Emperor unless there are Princes, govereign over their subjects, owing allegiance to him."

Tokyo, August 1st, - We are always trying to teach the Japanese by precept; what do we do by example? I found mple signs of a national rortivaner ander has former process. There is a growing feeling that We are overdoing it. Personally I much ques Lion whether the Orienta! meant but often elumeriates the well- ha baa brought against Senator Foraker at position of being objects of suspicion in the Roman Empire and the need for coronation of

of Docidental arities to reform Lis morsi, delinquendles. In material matters the Japanese is perfectly willing to show himself, an apt

for his own code, and if he consents to make admissions that he bas short comings as judged by the Western standard, one can be entere that be had an the charges are absolutely disproved, accept the count much more heavily, and the first of these 6. 1806, Imperial Government," thus object in so doing, and this usually in some sugmentation of his personal economic ad-sitaane of Mr. Foraker, Mr. Heart's charges Each admissions he lets te practically amount to ceiling Senster Foraker vantage.

a tool of the Standard Oil Company, and in make in regard to the charges of commercial proof he has produced letters written to the immorality I might quote others, though one- Benator by Mr. John Arobbold, vice president instance will suBico-bat he is coming to the of the trust, vonclusion that the colours in which we tre-

Three letters, which were written in 1800, wont to paint bis turpitude are habitually over-refer to Congresioual legislation, and also lurid:

request Mr. Foraker to secure the election of judge in Ohio who was known to be favour abie to the interests of the trust. One of the letters in this connection mentions a paymont to Mr. Forsker of £4,000 and another speaks

And it is significant that he is, on the general question, beginning to retort with the personal argament, employed not offensively-for I have always found the Japanese kind and courteous sufficient in references to our nation--but with point and apropostess to make one convinced of bis sincerity. On more than one occasion it has been suggested to me that the standard of Englishmen in Japan is not so high at it onon was, and this not with the intention of palliat ing national defects, or oblivious of the traiem that two blanks do not make a white; but with a sentiment of regret that the direct influence of the friendly foreigner on national chaincteris tios was losing some of its former fores and money. One would not lightly socept sachs criticism, honet t of all if coming from a tainted soures, since it is fatile to deny that many Japanese are not morally capable of drawing any high ethical comparison, but it is endorsed by most of the British of standing long resident in the country. There seems to be many ressosa for it, but all have their origin in

moderm conditions-

of a smaller mom,

Mr. Foraker since the publication of these letters has explained that the payments were for legsi service in connection with Ohio court emsen, and though he denies the implication that he was under say political obligation to the Standard Oil, be offers so convincing expians tion as to what these references to legislation

1806

Receipts............ $7,284.037 Ехроблей........ 2,231,912

Interest rate

holders

1907

18,890,495

3459.815 2,184,327 2218,340 Net Profit d 2,864,795 3218,325 The line itself is not being bypothecated for the payment of the loan. Besides the guarantee of the Ministry of Communications the bond- base a lien on the annual profits of the hus, and so the amount of the loan is five millions sterling It is obvious that the Egares quoted above will amply saver the intersat payments at five per cent. specially as the traffic in growing yearly. It is also to be remom- bered that the present profits are large from short distance trails. The fact that the railway terminates at Henkow god is not linked up with The charger, backed by the letters, have further Einen seriously hampera ita long-distanos taken firm hold on public opinion, and are trazzo, for the cost of transshipment at the likely to do the Republion cause cqualderable terminus seriously increases the total corts for damage. Many of the papers to-day state that freight. If within the next ten years or the it is unlikely that Sorator Foraker will again next fifteen years the Canton-Hankow line and the Hankow Brechwan line are completed present himself for election to the tente or other public office.

the great arteries of commerce for the Em Mr. Heart's charges do not stop at Fenstorpira will have been infused with now blood, Foraler. à mong others whom he calls the and it is to be expected that the prosta of tools of the Tenat" are Senator Bailey, of the Pekin-Hankow trank will increase out of all Tera, ex-Congressmen Sibley, of Pennsylvania, proportion with the present zate. and Governor Haskell, of Oklahoma. In their cases be also has brought forward lettera back- ing up the obarges.

mean.

A DIVORCE LAW FOR THE STRAITS.

In the first place, it is necessary to recollegi how few British, relatively speaking there are in Japan. They are a more or less known to each other fu the districts in which they live, and they are all very well known to the Japan ose Government, which exercises a perfectly admirable supervision of foreigners, if thorough news be a criterion of what is to be admired, Now there are a certain number of these in a

WHY HOTTER HONGKÓNG ? Position enabling them to be of benefit or the reverse to the authorition. It is usually the object

Unqualified satisfaction is expressed by the of the Japanese Government to see they are the former. It is often not ditioult in moh Straits Times in regard to the searance given by the Governor of the Straits Settlements, camos practical effoot is given to Walpole's that among the new legislation which will be dietam on human conceptibility in the various

"Divores ways which specific circumstances may dictate introduced at an early data, a or the needs of the individual onse demand, Bill" will be included. It says This is Bach instances may be restricted in number, very proper respones to the pressure of A we have had cocasion and not all are pulloly known, but their public opinion, existence when established, as it is in soms to point out, the theory of British law in osses, is detrimental to the standing and credit that it shall be squally at the disposal of of the commnuity.

all classes. Nothing is more repugnant to But a community-can-earmount all des British interest than that there should be backs of this kind, provided only its main one law for the rich and another for the Yet it is a fact elements be sound, and in Japan, where nowa poor, and of set parpose no such invidious days the repute of the British stands or falls on distinction is tolerated. the moral and intellectual oslibre of its posa that, as there is at present an Divorce Law in this Colony, persons of moderate means are mercial representatives, one dan conveniently wholly deprived of benefit which those who sirvamaurite one's inquiries and confine one's analysis of men and methods to a relativals command money can obtain by carrying their plaints before the courts in England. The dis. restricted period of time. It should be almost play ought to be removed without loss of manecessary to state we are having to fight very hard for our commercial existence in time. The moral rights or wrong of diveros Japan. The tramp-card we have always held law are not the matters at isane. It is simply In Japan, and still hold, is organization. The question of placing every social rank on a methods which have notoriously characterised ressonable fo-ing of quality for securing the war waging of Japan fad sa yot practically privileges which the Imperisi Parliament in the no exposition in her conduct of trade and exercise of its wisdom has seen it to grant 00merce. In ten years' time the gase may be affered. The Japanese will have bettor business men in the field, and only nations with expert representatives will hold their own in many domain of commercial enterprise. Thus the need is obvious for our training the finest type of younger men, of bringing into the Japanese arena the best available promise of commercial activity-unfortunately the eironmetance

to be discouraging the leading com morolai-houses-from puraning a policy which alone sound sad they feel and know is beneficial, Of course the days of very: SÍA the large profts have gone; too, opportunities of monopolistio trading: but there is ample room in Japan for remunera tive commera.. if unmingled with speculation, and prosecuted on progressive lines of sober and thoughtful development. At present I do not gather that the gewoomer in basiness, young or middle aged, is often of high standard. Firms hesitate alway to bring out the best promise from home-doubiless they feel that the salaries offered would not prova suficient inducement in view of the universal competition for brains. The Tanent post is, accordingly, more often given to the osedal applicant on the spot. Even the benchcomber need not despair in Japan. And, unfortunately, there are more of these than eno likes to ase. The European-often British- loafer is not auorumcu, and there are always to be met derelicts, not necessarily greatly them selves to blame for their position, wandering in the streets of the larger cities.

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And with the advent of the poorer type of men comes the accsntaation of criticism of men and things Japanese, a criticism which I fear is too often the tribas paid by apprehensive "And it is modicerity to montal sibilities.

of the this which appears to rasp the feelings. objects of this attention. At the same time there is no reason why the Japanese should ponfum in their judgment this goali the well disposed. There is just a regret table tendensy in this direction. One does not necessarily fill the role of a friend by raising a perished prain of undilu ed praise, nor should a friend be expected to assume this duty. At the same time, if the Japanese JSL- Bente to adopt criticism from anyone, he shows a predisposition in favour of a British origin. One word on the general position of the Eng- lishman in Japan. It is quite satisfactory. The tourist is weloomed, and I attack no importanes to the occasional entbursts of lossl booliganism. This is not any nation'a monopoly, The missionary ін TAXY where respected Bod often liked, though his faith, as he will himself admit, makes sa yol surprisingly little headway The British sailor and soldier are alike treated and I en myself

with oonidence and reciprocity in Service

teatimory to the complete

The arguments in favour of a Divorce Law for the Btraite apply with equal force to Hong kong, and if a Divorce law is practicable in the Straits Settlements it must be so in Hongkong Aase which recently came before the Supreme Court illustrated the hardship estailed by the absence of such Colonial legislation andaff rded grounds for hope that the Government would give the matter consideration. Bat no public annennement has been made on the subject.

matters existing between the allied nations... Only there is going to be the most streaous competition-almost warfare in the field of commerce, and we cannot afford to give away aby chances. That is why I feel somewhat unesty about the furnie type of Englishmen ja WATNEK. in the West- Japan,CHA LUG minster Gasets.

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The present loan is redeemable in thirty years, and the bouds boar interest at their higher rate (five per cent) for fifteen years, in which connse. tion it is to be noted that the Pekin-Makden railway shows that its profits have been suficient to make repayment of both capital and interest in fifteen years; a good sugary for the Fakin- Hankow fire.Shanghai Mercury..

BILLIARD CHAMPIONSHIP,

The following is extracted from London. paper-

Melbourne Inman, the billiard player, who is on his way home from Australia, has issued « challenge to play for the championship of the world. Dawson, who was the last man to take part in each a match, and beat Stevenson after a remarkable game at the National Sporting Club, declines to mest. Inman, on the ground, presumably, that Iamaa is not in the same class so himself. It is extremely doubtful whether Stevenson will meet Inman for the same reason, net averybody. talking, form last BBBOD but it is not unlikely that Tom Barce, whose will accept the challenge. Henco play such a game, then Dawson and Stevenson will be forced into a match wit the winner. It is difficult to usy who is the billiard champion Dawson, as I have already said, won this honour, but that was re Joara eg, and since then he has many times been defeated by Stevenson.

Inman and

I do not think that Inman is such a good met Inman had nearly always woo, I doubt player as Reese, although when these two have Yory much whether he will master Reese agnio, It is said that John Roboris will however. play in all the big matches next season. It will be extremely interesting to see how the "grand old man of the saloon" will fare against the younger generation of billiard players. In his few games last season Roberts was often the master. His delicacy of touch in only slightly impaired; as a personality be still stands alone, the text book of the game which he has built -up by bir wonderful talent.

CHINA'S CURRENCY CONFUSION,

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Dr. Morrison telegraphing to the Timer on the 18 alt. add-

There is certainly room for financial reform in China, where no budget is issued where 19 different kinda of dollars of different exchange value are current, besides newly coined teele, Chinese rupses, and an infinite variety of copper coins and kenas cash, where debased subsidiary, ing it: where an coinage is issued and not accepted at its face value by the Government issuing i

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reserve, and other irregularities exist that make China a paradise of the money-changers and its currency confusion greater than in any country under beaten. In Peking five different dollars only British dollars are accepted without dia are current. In the adjoining Bhan-si province count, while in the benighted telegraph service in many stations, even so near Peking sa Kalgan, Do dollars are accepted, but only silver bullion out with a hammer and chisel,

The inland taxation of the Empire as at present, designed hampers industry, increases. the trade depression, adds to the burdens of a trade already suffering, and prevents the growth of national wealths yet the possibilities of trade and commerce in Chins under a rational financial administration are simply infinite.

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