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tariff has lost to Lancashire the yarn trade, of great hardship and especially of anti-
without any compensation in textiles, so British discrimination, if such cases can be TELEGRAMS.
now the tariff which comes into force next proved to exist." This scarcely satisfy year threatens the existence of the cotton the British manufacturers who expected textile trade without any prospect of com- more favourable treatment arising out of pensating advantage in other directions, the close political relationship of Great WATSON & CO. Consequently Manchester is protesting Britain and Japan; nor will it go far
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the British public generally repair the damage which the THE CHINESE PARLIAMENT, alliance between the two sustained by the enactment of a tariff
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which aime so serious a blow at British
trade, and has irritated the British public to a degree that has manifestly weakened sentiments of gratitude to her ally. the popular faith in the sincerity of Japan's
strongly. When the tariff was before the among Diet, CouNT KOMURA made use of an to expression which has caused some confusion in the public mind in England, and this misunderstanding has been largely respon- WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS sible for the tone of exasperation which has marked many public utterances ou the subject of the tarif. CousT Konvea's remark wis that with Great Britain an agreement of a reciprocal character was impossible so long as her present system of Free Trade is main tained. The Times special correspondent says in regard to thig "To be perfectly candid, an agreement in which tariff eon, cession should be balanced by tariff couces sion would not be altogether easy, even if
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Changes are being made in the railway time- table, sud a new schedule will be issued for next
month.
Yesterday the flag at the Siamese Consulate was half-masted in recognition of the death of King Chulalonkora,
THE POLITICAL SITUATION IN GREECE.
LONDON, October 25th.. The Chamber at Athens, by 208 votes to $1, has passed a vote of confidence in M. Venizelos,
[ROM THE MANILA "CABLENEWS."]
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ASSEMBLY. THE CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN
PEKING, October 25th.
The National Assembly will discuss the memorial drawn up by a specially appointed committee to-morrow.
ORDER FOR A TENANTS EJECTMENT.
DEFENDANT REFUSED TO LEAVE AFTER WEEKS OF GRACE,
Mr. A. Shelton Hooper, secretary of the Land Investment Company, summened G. Harding, the tousat of the third floor of 50, Praya East, for failing to leave that house after having received notice.
His Worship (to defendant)--Have you had notice to more I have.
And the notice has expired ?—It has. Have you not moved P-No.
When are you going to mora?—According to the summons, your, Worship, I am here to say why I did not move.
IN AMERICA.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20th. President Taft at a meeting of the mann- gers of the Republican Congressional cam |paign gave it ́`out that he has no hope of
His Worship Then, let us have it-Fer The majority of the members are the party's carrying New York State. It is
ten years the owners have in favour of the establishment of alleged that the "old guard" of the State
are allied with the Democrats in an affort drawn rent from me for this particular parliament at once, but the Palace to beat the Progressive Republicans. dwelling. Unfortunately, when I received this
conferences lead to the belief that undue haste will arouse Manchu opposition, which has been hitherto
Great Britain were to abandon Free Trade; day afterneon-cheap retuṛu fares to the frontier unexpectedly absent.
for British Imports from Japan are trifling in amount and consist almost exclusively of raw materiale on which there could be no question of placing any duty." In this connection it is pointed out that France admits duty free 73 per cent. of her imports from Japan, America 76 and Germany 60 per cent. What the Japanese mean by reciprocity. however, is something very different to what the British public understand by that terin, and the difference is lucidly explained by the Times correspondent. In the Japanese view the existing commercial treaties with the Foreign Powers violate the principle
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The excursion on the Kowloon Railway yoster.
being isaned-was well patronised, the largest namber of travellum being Chinese,
Two Chinese, who were charged before Mr. J. R. Woud at the Magistracy yesterday with returning from banishment, were each sentenoud to six wouths' imprisonment and four hours' stocks.
At the Magistracy yesterday a Chinese woman appeared before Mr. J. Wood on a charge of harbouring two girls for an illegal purpose. The hearing was adjourned and the defendant's bail fixed at $3,000.
A Chinese silk firm, Mesars. Kong Che Slog
have opened a temporary branch at Chorlton-on Metlook, Manchester, where they are solling Shantung silk from their own mills.
Sir John Pickersgül Rodger, K.C.M.G., Governor of the Gold Coast Celony since 1903. formerly Chief Magistrato and Resident at Selangor and Resident of Pahang sad Perak, who died in London on September 19th, agod 59, loft estate rained at £9,322 grnsz, with not personalty £8,863,
of reciprocity that should exist between & Co., Limited, of the Phoenix Milla, Shantang, Powers of the
standing; they are treation, it is pointed out, such as the Great Powers conclude with countries like China, Siam, Kores and the Balkan States, not with one another; their exist ence is looked upon as humiliation for Japan, and "it is regarded as inconceivable that, when they expire, any Japanese Government should consent to conclude with any other Power any tariff again which contained any restriction on the fiscal Note-For Hougkong the above Prices will autonomy of Japan without a corresponding other party to the agreement." The writer, continuing to give the Japaness view,
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Two Chinese were charged before Mr. E. B. Halifax at the Magistracy yesterday with being in possession of a quantity of prepared opiam.
convictions, was fined $100 or three months" imprisonment, and the second was fined $15 or three weeks' imprisonment.
The Chinese Press points out that while not menacing the Throne, Parliament will relieve the Prince Regent of excessive responsibilities and labour.
Telegrams have been received from
JAPAN'S BUDGET.
INCREASE IN NAVAL EXPENDITURE.
le apon
So desperate is the situation in the En-notice I was very ill, and the doctor at the time pire State regarded that it is probable that aid my case was very serious. I tried to make the members of the Cabinet will take the attempt to comply with the demand of the
landlord, but it was beyond me. stump in an effort to pull victory out of ¦ what looks like certain defeat. The ques- tion was discussed thoroughly at recent mestinge, and it is probable that members of the Cabinet will go to New York within the next few days.
Washington, Oct. 20th. Political Washington is talking about Mr.
At this stage the defendant asked leave to show his Worship some papers.
His Worship-I don't think you need go through those notes. You are well enough to be here now, and yon admit having bad fall
notice.
leave.
Defondant-I wish to explain why I could got
His. Worship-The only point now is, how
Defendant-I will have to take all my be A little time will be required,
Defendant-I require a little more time,
Theodore Roosevelt's alleged light of Pre-long you are going to take to leave. all the Provinces congratulating thesident Taft. A meeting of political mana-
gers was called together at Washington tolongings away. Assembly,
confer with the President on his return to His Worship-How long will it take you to the capital the day bolore yesterday. Mr. go? Roosevelt on his way back from his south- ern trip was expected to be present, having been urgently solicited to come, and his schedule being such that he could have met with the President. Mr. Roosevelt avoided a menting with the President inten- mit ze as & lodger, but they fear that if they tionally, it is alleged.
TOKYO, October 25th, The Minister of Finance in his annual Budget speech to the repre- sentatives of the Clearing Houses emphasised his determination adhere to the policy of redeeming fifty millions annually.
to
The Minister intimated that au ex- pansion of the Naval expenditure had been decided upon, the amount being eighty million yen, spread over six
THE BANE OF THE PHILIPPINES.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22nd. Bishop Charles H. Brent of Manila discussed. Philippine conditions before a Washington audience yesterday. Bishop Brent declared that the bane of the islands at present was politica, and irresponsible politicians unfit for the leadership that they BASLIME. Bishop Brent ways that in his
the Philippines before the islands can hope for prosperity or the people for substantial advancement.
other dwelling.
with the permission of the landlord, to get an- His Worship-Have you scoured another place?
Defendant-Sovoral. My friends would ad-
did the landlord would clear them out:
His Worship-I'm afraid it's no good your talking to me hero. You admit having received your notice, and it's time you want.
Defendant-I am aware that when a land. lord requires a dwelling the tenant must leave. His Worship-When are you going to go! Defendant-Taking all the circumstances into consideration I would ask your Worship to grant me one month's grace.
His Worship (to Mr. Hooper)-How long will you give him ?
be increased by the amount of duty payable restriction on the fiscal.autonomy of the The Brat defendant, who had elevan previous years, in addition to the fixed outlay. opinion industry must supplant politica in aslivery expired on the last day of August
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Great Britain, Uke Japan, frames her laws to It would appant that Me. J. R. Wood is de-
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the two countries and differences in the nationalissa and chair coolies of rushing for fires. character necessarily produce differences in their domestic legislation an as, in the cases At the Magistraery yesterday four riosh
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coolies were charged with rushing people in the Japanese
enjoy rights in England that are vicinity of the Hongkong Hotel, and in each denied to Englishmen in Japan is of course very fortunate for them; but it is dus simply instance the heavy fine of $10 was imposed. to the fact that Great Britain thinks ▷ more liberal polier suited to her interests. For Japan
A Chinese woman residing at Shataukok has to confer the same rights upon British subjects
reported to the police that early on the morning policy would be to modify in their favour the that she thinks hest salted to her particular of the 24th instant four men, armed with chop circumstances; sad, to satisfy the Japanese pers, entered her house by climbing down a los of reciprocity, such a concession would bamboo pols from the roof. They compelled one to be balanced by some special
concession to Japanese subjects on the part of Great her to hand over the keys of her boxes, searched Britain, as matters stand, although there is them, and departed with money and other goods admittedly a considerable difference between the to the value of £84. Japanese treatment of British subjects and goods and the British treatment of Japanese. the Japanese law imposes no disadvantage on British subjects and British goods that is not imposed on the subjects and goods of other foreign countries, and British law confera no advantage on Japanese subjects and Japanese goods that is not granted to those of other foroiga sountries; and the principle of rea-Court he had nothing to say and his Worship, after impressing upon him the necessity of procity is this duly observed.
curbing his temper, bound him over to be of good behaviour for six months.
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It is possible, even for a Manchester man, to appreciate the point of view presented in the foregoing paragraph, and he will realise
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A long-robed Chinese, who yesterday orested a disturbance outside the Magistruoy while the Magistrates were sitting, was haled before Mr. E. R. Hallifax and charged. He was shouting loudly outside, but when he appeared before the
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-CLOUDBURST IN ITALY.
EXTENSIVE DAMAGE,
LONDON, October 25th.. Torrential rains following a cloud- burst have devastated the provinces of Naples and Salerno.
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PORTUGUESE OFFICERS SPECIALLY HONOURED.
Mr. Hooper-The notice for him to give up He complained of sickness, and I continually gave him days of grace and wasks of grace until I could not stand it any longer. Then he was given up to the 21st October. He has simply boon fooling the Company, and it is not in the intereste of the Company that he should be our tenant, as ho prevents our letting the other portions of the house. Bowever, I do not want to be hard- on him and would be quite willing for your Worship to make the order for the last day of
London, Oct. 10th. Renter telegraphs from Lisbon that the Ministers Machado and Costa visited the❘ the month. Rotunda Camp yesterday. They were sur rounded by enthusiastic arowds.
The Ministers presented to the people Major Santos, Noral Lieut. Pereira and Captain Maia, saying that, though the revolution was accomplished by the men, women and children, great glory was due to these officers, who has convinced the incredulous of the certainty of
The rush of mud from Vesuvius partially destroyed the townships of Casamicciola, Cetara, and Torre del Greco.
Twenty-six dead bodies have been vistory. They urged the people to remain calm and work for the prosperity of the recovered.
Rapabiic.
BRITAIN'S ACTION IN PERSIA.
AN APPEAL TO THE KIDDER.
LONDON, October 25th.. At a meeting held by the Persian Colony in Constantinople speeches were made denouncing the British action in Persia, and it was resolved to telegraph to the Kaiser appealing to His Majesty to prevent the partition of Persia,
PORTUGUESE MAILBOAT
WRECKED.
In 's sale of postage stamps soncluded in Lon the more clearly after reading it what scant don on September 21, Messrs. Glendining sold prospect there is of any substantial the following rare issues:-One Bangkok, 1867, amelioration of the tariff. Furthermore, if 32s, ou 20. yellow, £11; one 80., 1883, orange, it be true that the imports from Japan into with inverted surcharge, £12; Straits Bettle "almost exclusively of ments, 1883, 8o. in blas in red on 12a, £14 can be 10s: Perak: 1890, 245, green, wmk. Crown materials on which there no question of placing any duty it will C. C., wide space betwex G. and S. £23; Bun- be seen how futile it is to represant goi Ujong: 1878, 40 rose, unused, £23; and that the anticipated effects of this tariff will 1881-83, 20. brown, £19. THE new Japanese Tariff continues to be afford strong support for the retaliatory tariff A foreigner in a certain city in Shansi, says a fruitful topic of discussion in British movement in Great Britain. Japan's exports the Westminster Gazelle, noticed that the commercial circles, and the discussion is to Great Britain, according to the latest English mail reached his city in 24 days, but likely to continue while the faintest hope returns, amount in value to twenty-seven from four to five hours elapsed from the arrival of some modification of the tariff remains. million yen per annum; her imports from of the courier until the handful of mail matter was sent from the office for delivery, and that A Special Correspondent of The Tumsas, whe Great Britain in 1909 amounted to eighty.
in a city a mile and half in circumference. with 250 passengers aboard, has been has written as illuminating articts on the eight millions decrease of twenty antioning this fact to the local post-office subject of the Tariff from the Japanese millions on the figures of the preceding year, agent the other day, he received su interesting wrecked one hundred miles north of point of view, says the desire to conciliate and if the gloomy forebodings of the British reply: "It is impossible," said this worthy Cape Town. English public opinion is so real that, manufacturers are realised, the balance will shopkeeper," that any delay takes place, Why! Seven British members of the crew shough a "unilateral" conventional tariff not long continue in Great Britain's favour my olerk so utterly hate foreigners, that he
were drowned, but all the rest were We can't bear to see your letters in the shop, and after the now tariff comes into force. agreement seems almost out of the question, do not see what they have to hope for.sents them ant at onse to relieve his feelings, saved. and though for many reasons, including considerations of domestic politics, it will Japan cannot now, if she wished, go back if for no other reason. !" be difficult for the Government to intro- upon the tariff she has enacted. If, in her anriety to please her British friends, she
A CHALLENGE..
Mr. G. D. Lundy, Advance Manager for the Great Nicola, writes:-Five Thousand Dollars
SEVEN BRITISH BRAMEN DROWNED.
LONDON, October 25th. The Portuguese mailboat "Lisboa,"
It is feared that the steamer will become a total wreck.
PORTUGAL'S LEGATIONS.
Serend of the military camps will be broken up to-morrow;
THE EXPELLED JESUITS.
Londo. Oct. 11th. Most of the Portuguese Jesuits will go to Brazil; some to England. Numbers of monks and nuas have arrived at Badajoz, where they have been socommodated in convents, which are strongly guarded,
HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
**TURNING, THE TABLES" OF THE HOME GOVERNKENT,
The Hon. Mr. M. Stewart has given notice that at to-morrow's meeting of the Legislative Council he will move the following Resolution - That this Connell desires respectfully to draw tho attention of the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the port of origin of all the morphine, and one-third of the compounds.
His Worship (to defendant)That is very generous. You have got exactly a week Ton anderstand the state of things you are given as a special concession till the end of the month to go. If you do not go by then, it will man taking stop to make you
Defendant-As I said in my letters, I am very grateful for the extension,
His Worship-I think we are only wasting time. If you don't go by the end of the month steps will be taken to make you. Your things will be moved out at your risk. Defendant-Is that the law?
His Worship--That is what will happen. Defendant That is the law?
His Worship-When your landlord does not want you. The house is to be handed over by the end of the month, and you should think yourself lucky that you have got this extension.
Defendant-It knocks me up. I am afraid I will have to lie down or go back to hospital. His Worship-We can't consider that. Defendant- May I ask for a fortnight's extension ?
His Worship-No. You are given a week. By next Monday evening you must be out with your belongings,
Defeadaat-Your Worship--
His Worship-I don't think we need waste any more time. That is the order.
Defendant-Would you kindly make si- lowance-
of plum, entering this Colony: and humbly made. If you are not out on Monday night you His Worship-Every allowance has been
prays
the
him to lay before Parliament propriety of nasleting this Government in will be removed, its endeavours to discourage the opium vice
in its most injurious form by restricting the export from England of the means of gratifying it.
THE RAILWAT.
The Hon. Mr. Murray Stewart has also given notice of his intention to ask the following quetion at to-morrow's meeting of the Legislative Council:-
Has the Government distributed a translation in Chinose of the scale of railway freight charges on goods passing between frontier and Kowloon? If not, will the Government cause such a tration to be made and distributed widelyer
THE NEW P. & 0. STEAMERS.
The two new mail steamers now building for the P. &O. Company are similar in type to the present vessels of the "M" class, but of much larger tonnage and greater power. One ressel is being built by Mesars Caird & Co., at Greencok, and the other by Mesra Harland & Welf, nt Belfast. The names chosen for them reptowing dimensions: Length, 550; Medina and Maloja. They are. the fireadth, 62′ 6′′ depth, 39′ 5, and their fonnage will be 12,500 gross, as against 11,000 of the More, the largest vessel at present running in the Company's service.
Accomandation is provided for nearly 700 second saloon passengera, A number of single-berth cabins are arranged is hereby deposited to be placed as a side bet to
alongside the music-room, at the forward and wrestls any athlete disregarding weight of a
in addition to the usual A stoker belonging to the N.D.I.. steamer of the hurricano desk, fighter to box 20 rounds or loss at catch weights
Yorck has been arrested by Harbour Police at cabins. The hurdcans deck of these ships ja before the club offering the best purse. Match
Yokohama on board the
vessel, with the continued to folo the forecastle, giving more must take place inside of 20 days, and the only
consent of the German Consul-General. The promenade space. Additional cabins are placed man is alleged to have knocked down in the space thus melosed. The smoking room sense in which that expression is comat so much pains to regais. No Power can condition that we require in that any athlets that Portugal, for financial reasons, Tapanese lad, aged eight-years, who was engaged in these ships is raised a dock higher than in monly understood, the point is that the reasonably force that situation now upon accepting this challenge shail first allow himself proposes to substitute Agents for in clearing the steamer's boilers, the lad falling the other "M" and is placed on the promenade
to be hypnotized by the Great Nicols. All,
to the bottom of the enginer cm-n distanos of deck, and at the after-end is verandah tariff is notoriously injurious to certain Japan, and we are left therefore with the
that the Japanese stopped work for fifla too music rooms and the divan or ladies' moling. early. The led sustained pavere injuries to his ¦ room are arranged with a view to 'enhanced. head, and his life is despaired of.
comfort and the most perfect ventilation.
duce a new Bill amending that so. recently reduced the tariff on goods in which Great passed by the Diet; yet away may pos- Britain was almost exclusively interested, sibly be found to remedy any cases of other Powers would be demanding cor great hardship, and especially of anti- responding concessions. In short, the effect British discrimination, "if such cases can
would virtually be a demand that she be proved to axist." It is unlikely, of should abandon the tariff and renounce that course, that any such cases do exist in the right to fiscal autonomy which she has been
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AGENTS TO REPLACE MINISTERS,
LONDON, October 25th.
"A message from Lisbon states
GERMAN STOKER ARRESTED ON first and
BOARD THE "YORCK, "
lines. of trade, which are almost exclusively slender hope held out by the special, details and articles of agreement can be settledimisters in the various foreign about twenty feet. The reason for this act was smoking-room in the open. The dining and
at the box office at the Theatre Royal on Fri- capitals, and to extend the diplomatic British, notably the cotton textile trade. It correspondent of the Times that a way day or Saturday night.
importance of the Consular service. has been pointed out that just as the present may possibly be found to remedy any case
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