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PRINCE ITO TO VISIT MANCHURIA..

TOKYO, October 14th. Prince Ito left to-day for a tour in Manchuria,

THE CRANE REVELATIONS.

He was shot at Barcelona, Socialist demonstrations to protest against the execution are general throughout Italy. Work has been suspended in many towns.

A huge crowd, headed by Jaures, made a demonstration in the vicinity of the Spanish Legation in Paris yester- day, shouting "Death to Alfonso and the Maura Murderors.”

renewed energy of a people when hement and that being so the trade" view describes as "bellicose" is likely to be this section with much satisfaction, and The figures that are given consequently are not a little astonished and as showing the increase both in the Navy alarmed by the Government's intention to and the Army in Japan would seen un-repeal it. Surely the reasons for this im doubtedly to support the idea which is thus portant change should have found a place The many friends of Mr. J. O, P. Bland will set forth by General NEGRIER.He points in the Memorandum" attached to the be sorry to learn that he was compelled to loave out when in Europe the Dreadnought type of Bill. It has been represented to us that the train at Harbin recently and go to the vessel was hardly known, Japan had already owing to tao stress of competition the wine kospital on account of what has been diagnosed most and spirit merchants are not fully recouping as an attack of diphtheris. Mr. Bland was on his launched two battleships of the powerful, order, the Satsuma and the Aki, from the consumer the additional expenses way to Peking.

... We are informed by Mr. Olaf Niolaon, Super- each of 19,400 tons, designed and constructed put upon them by the new Ordinance; they entirely on the Dreadnought lines. He goes have merely added to previous retail prices intendent of the Great Northern Telegraph

The police intervened and revolvers on to express the opinion that a communica.the actual amount of the tax, and are them Company, Limited, at Hongkong, that from

were fired on the crowd. Two police- tion which was sent to the papers in 1909 selven bearing the very considerable expense to-day this Company's routes to Europe via connected with the bonded warehouse Russia will be opened for Press lelegrams it

men were killed. The police finally by Admiral SPERRY, Commander of the

arrangements. One local merchant informs reduced rates between the Far East and the

TOKYO, October 14th. drew their swords and succeeded in American feet, to the effect that the Japane

us that a conservative estimate of these following countries in Europe:-- Austria-Hun

gary, Denmark, France, Germany, Great The Crane revelations are the clearing the streets. Work has been fleet did not possess any offensive force and

costs in his case would be two thousand Britain, Italy, Norway, and Spain. The Press was incapable of any serious action in the dollars per annum. Hence there is Brate via Russia from the whole of Chins and theme of the press. The American suspended at Buenos Aires and at- Pacific and away from the Japan Coast, was

those who strong foeling that

pay Hongkong to any of the above-mentioned State Department forwards to Tokyo Monte Video as a sign of mourning. founded upon error. It was true that, is

heary liance fees for the right to deal countries in Europe has been fixed at the same

a summary of the events leading to he stated, Japan was re-making the captures in liquors may reasonably ask the Govrate as that in force via India, vix-Ninety from Russia during the late war, but this ernment to give them the fullest prot 31/12/09 This rate will vary according to the says that it has been engaged for some dollar cents per word for the quarter ending the resignation of Mr. Crane. 'It' did not represent in any way er avaltion against private importers, whose numbers auctuations of the rate of exchange.

time in studying the recent agree- strength, being rather a supplementary under existing circumstances,

The Shanghai Mercury says that while as ments between China and Japan with addition to it. With respect to military expected to grow if they are relieved of the

view to determining anything matters, he points out that the Japanese obligation to take out the licence contemplat-ual Langkate have been monopolising a good WHISKY have not failed to learn some valuable ed in Section 9 of the new Ordinance. An den of the attention of dealers in stocks, the

lessons from the late war, but a general explanation of the proposal to repeal this more so at present on account of their somewhat | adversely affecting American interests, tries for permission to float a company for the prazling finstantions, the thing the public While the investigation was proceed purpose of making bricks by Western methods section would therefore be of interest to appears to be really interested in is rabber.

round about Canton, especially outside the considerable number of people in the Colony. Within the last few days no fewer than three ing Mr. Crane visited the Depart-hero is a great deal of building going on new rubber estate companies have come on the ment and informed one of the clerks East Gate, and just at present good bricks The new Admiralty dock has been used for focal minket, and in connection with one of about it. Without consulting " Te are at a premium. Mr. Kwok intends to import the first time this wook, H.M.B's Ohio and

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plan for ameliorations has been set on foot, mong them the providing of all the infantry regiments with six "mitlleuses." and they have also introduced regulations for the in- fantry, which will greatly increase its effi- ciency: One element which is likely to incr ease the warlike power of Japan is set forth with great clearness by General NEORIER. He says that it is impossible to ignore that the war in Chirs in 1900 was a serious blow to the prestige of foreign troops. When the Powers found their representatives impris oned in the Legations at Peking, and on the point of being massured, and sent forces to their aid, the first to arrive were the Japanese, and the result of their intervention was altogether unforeseen. Close contact with European troops diminished their respect for them, and they observed that they were much slower than themselves in rushing. forward, and concluded that they thus dis- played less energy and valour. Whether such a conclusion was right or wrong, it A. S. WATSON & CO., was cartainly an unfortunate one, from a

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European point of view, to be arrived at seeing how great a part our prestige has always played in the East. The General goes on to point out that the old. spirit of loyalty and discipline which ia embodied in the Bushido has by no means ceased to exist in Japan, and that in point NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS. of fact it is that spirit which actually ONLY communications relating to the new animates its forces, and would be found column should be addressed to Tax EDITOR.

Correspondents must forward their names and in full vigour should occasion for its addresses with communications addressed to the display again arise. A hint is given that good faith,"

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Invitations are being issued by His Ex- celloney the Governor for a Ball at Government House on November 9th to celebrate the birthday of HM the King.

Major Reginald de H. Barton, Middlesex Regiment, second in command of the bed Battalion, Singapore, has been placed on the retired pay of his rank.

A lakong, who assaulted a colleague became he woke him up and informed him that a larceny had taken place on his best, was at the Magistracy yesterday fined $25 by Mr. Wood.

A Chinese salesman who had bought a con- cubine for $200 yesterday appeared at the Magistracy to prosecute her on a charge of laving stolen $200 belonging to him. The ease was adjourned.

To-night's attraction at Harmston's cirons will be the competition by amateurs for a trophy presented by Madaras Harmaton Love for the competitor who makes the Beat show on the revolving table and another matines is arranged for to-morrow afternoon.

Peaks Church on Sunday next, October 17th The offerings in E. John's Cathedral and the will be given to the Alice Memorial and Nethersole Hospital. The preacher in the Cathedral at Matins will be the Rev. A. Dallas Ennis, M.A., Chaplain to the Forous.

received to the value of a million and a quarter

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CANTON.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

October 13th.

UP-TO-DATE BRICKS.

A Mr. Kwok Fing Ye has petitioned the Taatai for the Development of Native Indus-

a set of modern brick-making machines and

the style of " Wai Mau." The Taotái has asked. the business, it started, will be carried or under for further particulars as a prospectus of the proposed company was not sent in. He states, however, that provided the new mothed of brick-making does not infringe anyone's patent rights perzission will doubtless be granted.

OPIUM TRAFFIC.

result of the rush to take up shares. Within sponsible officer Mr. Crane informed three hours, it is currently stated, the amount the newspapers that the Government for the issue had been very largely ever sub-were preparing to protest against soxibed, and one hour so applications for shares several features of the agreements. tacis. This may well be described as startling. Ultimately Mr. Knox telegraphed to and at anyrate it shows an unbounded faith in Mr. Crane as follows: You are the possibilities of plantation rubber. This particular stock is understood to have been charged with responsibility for the

There are many good citizena in Canton who twenty times over-subscribed, and it is also canards appearing in the Japanese

are doing all in their power to put a stop to! known that the other companies which have and American Press that America is opium-moking. Among them is Lai Kwoke been put on the market have experienced a similar rusk, at least ten times the amount preparing to protest. If you are not Cho, who has sent in a petition to the Total responsible matters relating to the of Constabulary suggesting that the retailers. required being offered in one instance.

of prepared opium be compelled to kẹop a regis.. Orient have developed making iter of their customers, the register to contain advisable for me thus to communicate the name, address and amount allowed to be with you." At a subsequent con. ference between Mr. Knox and Mr. Crane the former said that he was compelled to ask for the resignation of Mr. Crane.

THE HONGKONG UNIVERSITY.

THE KING'S INTEREST IN THE PROJECT,

With reference to the recent announcement the His Majesty's Government had decided to provide an annual sum of £300 for scholarships at the Hongkong University open to British subjects, we are informed that H.E the Governor yesterday received an intimation that His Ma proposed University, has been graciously pleased jesty, as a mark of his personal interest in the to direct that the holders of these scholarships shall be styled King Edward VII Sekolara.”.

Lord Crowe adds that he is sure that the Commanity of Hongkong will receive this fatimation with much gratification and that it will enhance the prestige of the scholarships. Their number and alas, and the conditions under which they are to be held, and the F scul ties to which they are to be attached, are left to

Editor, not for publication but as evidence of the Japanese may not have forgotten the Wednesday in order to arrest a certain Chinesa/ the discretion of the Governor, with the rug-

one

All letters for puolications should be written on humiliation which they suffered from the

side of paper only, No anonymously signed communications that European intervention after their last war ave already appeared is other papers will be with China, which interference deprived inserted.

Orders for extra copies of DAILE PRESS them of the fruits of victory; and that they should be sent before 11 am. on day of may be preparing to resent it. This is not publication. After that hour the supply an unnatural idea, on the part especially of Limited. Only supply for Cash.

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HONGKONG, OCTOBER 15TH 1909,

Japanese war No doubt Japan intends to have a dominant position, but it does not follow that she will unduly use it.

A party of detectives in charge of L. 8. Murphy went on board the ns. Eastern op They did not find the man they wanted, imt gestion that they should be confined to Hong. they discovered six stowaways un board, who kong or Straite born Chiness, ... were brought before the Magistrate yesterday at remanded.

LOCAL SPORT. RUGBY FOOTBALL.

The disappearance of stores belonging to the Kowloon Canton Railway has been frequently The following have been chosen to play for use and attention is likely to be drawn to the Hongkong Football Club versus H.M.S. the subject again by the report made to the Kent on the Club ground at Happy Valley police that somebody has stolen from the rail-to-day, commencing at 5.15 p.m. way works at Taipo Kau twelve large cases ngrå" one package of dynamite valued at $373.

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THE TURF.

LONDON, October 14th. The result of the race for the Cesarewitch Stakes is as follows:-

Submit..... Dibs Raytoi

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STATEMENT BY MR. CRANE

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bought by each purchaser. In this way, he argues, it would be possible to keep a check on all the opinm-smokere in the city, and it would also provent persons from buying more than

the scheme and there is soms likelihood of ita....... their licence permits. The Tsotai has praised

being introduced at no distant data.

ECONOMY,

The Viceroy has received a despatch from the Minister of Finance sisting that owing to the scarcity of publio fands all the departments of the Provincial Government must be managed with the utmost economy,

'KONOURINɑ THE DEAD. Yesterday the leading citizens held ́s soleman service in one of the temples in honour of the Frecently decessed Chang Chi Tung, The departed official is reported to have done a great deal for the benefit of Kwong Tang while he was Viceroy of the province, and the ceremony was, in consequence, very largely attended.

· MAGLO BOUNDARY- QUESTION," A good many natives of the city seers deter mined not to let the Chinese and Portuguese Governments settle the boundary dispute in their own way. Petitions are continually being sent in to the authorities suggesting various methods of ending the dispate and not a few of LONDON, October 14th.

these would doubtless disturb, if followed, the Mr. Crane declares that the article pacific relationships that exist between the two (which has brought about his resigna-governments. One of the latest schemes, sont in by a Cantonese merchant, anggests that the loca tion of the post of Minister to Peking) ties near the disputed boundary be filled with We learn that the movement initiated by Mr.

was not an indiscretion, but an effort soldiers, in case of accident," as the petition Lan Chu Pak at the services in celebration of the birthday of Confucius to build a public hall

to carry out his understanding of puts it. The authorities have hitherto had the good sense to pour cold water on those fire for the use of the Chiness community is making

The game was very evenly contested through. President Taft's wishes. The Presi- trand schemes, and their authors have been progress. In addition to the sums promised at the meeting referred to other subeiptions have out and resulted in a drawn game two gosis dent told him his utterances on admonished not to disturb the public peace

with their alarms

been promised amounting in all to $39,000. It is expected that the desired three lakhs will be raised.

On Sunday, at 9 a.m., His Lordship Biebby D. Pozzoni will confer the Order of Priesthood or three Deacons, in the Cathedral of the

Messra Shaw, Carroll, Kilby, Wood, Gell, Claxton, Clarke, Lester, Thickness, Houe Robertson, Oliver, Heathcote, Warbrake and Mollesith.

HONGKONG F. C. BIX-A-SIDE,

W. WESTON'S VL V.J. D. DANBLET': VI,

being divided.

▲ GREGORY'S VI. 7. F. G. CABBÓLLS VI. Carroll's team showed their superiority at every turn, and in winning by three goals to ous lot the others down lightly,

R.G.A. INTER-COY. FOOTBALL

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a military writer-but fortunately there are many considerations which leave room to conclude that Japan is little likely to come into conflict either with America or with any European Power, if she can avoid doing so. What is more likely to be in the iminds of the Japanese is simply the necessity of putting themselves in a position not to be dictated to again; and in this they will certainly succoed. Their real difficulties are, of course, likely to arise in connection with China, but even in this direction they have not shown an unwillingness to listen to rea son and in our opinion it would take a As article has appeared in the Revue des great deal to bring about another Chino- denze Mondes from the pen of General NEGRIER, which calls attention in a very forcible manner to the effects that are likely to be produced by the dominant position in the East which has been acquired by Japan. The writer displays an intimate acquaintance with the past history and the present state of that country, and although the essay a speculative character, anil General NEGRIER pared for that purpose. As usual, there is

proportions at Peasing on the evening of the a "Memorantuun by the Attorney-General

8th inst. The Cantonese shopkeepers covered carefully refrains from conumitting himself

attached to the Bill explaining the objecta

the walls in Carnarvon Bt. and in the Ropewa and 3500 Mexican and tacks 412 by falsely with articles of Japanese manufacture. All of to any definite conclusion, the facts are set

of the two urgent amendments, but no forth in such a manner that there can be reason whatever is offered for the repeal of to contract marriage according to Chinese presenting that a certain girl was free and able

them were scourely nailed. Indammatory very little doubt as to what his own view of Section 9 of the principal Ordinance, which custom Mr. Hind, of Mesere Brutton and the subject must be. The key note of his licence holders had regarded as an important Hott, appeared to pressente, defendant being disquisition is to be found in a single and very necessary section. It provides represented by Mr. Les d'Almade. The bear sentence near its end: "The true conqueror that no removal permit shall be issued to ing was adjourned. at Taashing, Port Arthur and Mukden was any person who does not hold a licence

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No sooner was the Ordinance imposing a tax on intoxicating liquors passed than the discovery was made that it needed further umendment, and a short Bill has been pre

Immaculate Conception. The official notice states that all the faithful are invited to assist at this important function, which is one of the most interesting and instructive in the liturgy of the Church.

An interesting prosecution was opened at the Magistracy yesterday before Mr. J. B. Wood- when a Chinese official charged a Hongkong

marriage broker, whose address was given as 153 Queen's Road Central, with having on the 13th April last obtained the sum of $240 gold

89 Company met snd defeated 87 Company"

Co., three gosia 87 Co., one goal. on the military ground, the final score being BOYCOTT OF JAPANESE GOODS

IN PENANG.

The Anti Japanese movement assumed serious

politico-commercial affairs in the Far East were red hot."

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JAPANESE MILITARY MISSION IN AUSTRIA:

LONDON, October 14th."

A Vienna telegram states that the Emperor has received the Japanese Military Mission, studying Army reorganisation, at a special audience.

...

SUSPECTED ABBON,"

A day or two ago a fire broke out at midnight in Ling Chung Stroot In the City. Several buildings were totally destroyed sad no less than 18 persons were severely injured. There were several suspicious incidents connected with the fire that point to afson, and the authorities havo ordered a strict investigation to be made inte the origin of the confiagration.

CHANGE OF OFFICIALS,

The newly-appointed Provincial Judge is due

to arrive here to morrow morning go to que Chan On, Chan Mong Tsang, the noting judge, will then return to kia substantive appointment.

Industries, while the officer who has been seting for him will return to the Eastern Provinces.

SALVAGE OF A DESTROYER, AT HONGKONG.

RUSSIAN FINANCE MINISTER Tatal for the Development of Natirs

COMING EAST

LONDON, October 14th, placards were also placed in conspicuous positions.

M. Kokovtsoff, the Russian Minis. sarging mob of Chinese colinoted in front of ter of Finance, has obtained the Tsar's goveral Japanese kopses and threw stones at the consent to visit the Far East. buildings. The police arrived at the critical

moment and denudet the walls of the articles

DEATH.

NAVAL CHIEF.CONSTRUCTOR PRAISED. The following ext is from the Naval and Military Rettra;—The Lords of the Admirat

and judgmont shown by Mr. W. Hockaday, Chief Constructor at Hongkong who about 5 year ago succeeded in raising the destroyer Whiting, which had been blown ashore during a typhoon.

TYPHOON WARNINGS,

Captain John retired on the 1st instant after and placards, The mob then disparsed A ANARCHIST SENTENCED TO have expressed their high appreciation of the deal the Old Japan. Her trumph has given her which entitles him to deal in the liquors being connected for 40 years with the pilot Japanese cinematograph has stopped perform a new energy, she has confidence in herself covered by the permit. The Regulations service of Singapore. During the war ing

The boycott of Japanese is spreading to all WIDESPREAD SOCIALIS SYMPATHY and believes in her destiny to regenerate to be made by the Governor-in-Council America several American shipowners, fearing

RIOTOWS SCENES IN PARIS. epeoples of the East. When such under the recent Ordinance were intended to capture by the Alabama and other Confederate the townships of Perak and trouble is feared at aspirations seize a nation of 52,000,000 give power to the Superintendent to grant craisers, had thair ships transferred to neutral Kampar. The Singspor Free Frese say's ----

LONDON, October 14th. people, changes in the political geography of licences in certain cases, and it was enacted flags, and it was the City of Bath, which had This seems to be an instance of the way Chinese been transferred to the German flag at Hamburg, everywhere can be induced to take up a

The anarchist Ferrer, who was im- the world are the probable consequence, that the fee for this licence shall be such that Captain John assumed command of and movement having its origin in the Middle The writer evidently views with apprehensum not exceeding one hundred dollars as brought out to Singapore, whore on arrival he Kingdom. The Chiese of Porali can have no plicated in the recent disturbance at sion the increase of the power of Japan, and, may be fixed by such regulation." This found the owner of the City of Bath, himself a cause of complaint against the Japanese in though he carefully refrains from saying so section would operate, of course, against the misster mariner, was waiting to reliers him of Perak sufficient to justify these attacks, and Catalonia and also in the attempted in so many words, he is clearly of opinion that private importer-the clubs, masses, &c., the command. Captain John that started as a the serious risks they run. The instigators of assassination of the King and Queen China is the "objectif" towards which the who pay no other licence fee to the Govern pilot and after 40 years of hard work he has the outrages, are the men to get at, as those of pain on the occasion of the Royal

actually concerned in them,

"retired at the age of 73 years.

The following telegram were received at the American Consulate General, Hongkang, from the Manila Observatory at mid-day yesterday:-- Cyclone or Typhon-Pacific Ocean, about halfway between the Mariana Islands and the "Cyclone or Typhoon N. of the Western Looch, moving N. N. W. or N. Carolines, direction unknown.