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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH, 1911.

The body of an unknown Chinese male, which

English educationists as a practical guide was found floating in the water soar the HTELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS.

the lecturer's anxiety to lay the Edict before shows an astonishing naïveté. However, if the Japanese lecturer showed a certain amount of simplicity, ho was not alone, for the English authorities who sought to learn | something from Japanese educational WATSON methods either possessed very short

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Observatory received yesterday morning stated The Typhoon Warning from the Maois that the Typhoon was E of Lazon, less than 300 miles distant, moving, W.N.W.

(THROUGH EBUTER'S AGENCY.]

THE FRENCH NAVAL DISASTER.

dispatch H. I. H. Captain Princo Fasbimi "The Japanese Government has decided to junior, a warship, and several naval and military

LONDON, September 26th. officers to the Coronation of the King of Sism.raplis that about 660 officers and inon were Rector's correspondent at Toulca tele-

which Captain Jaurés was.in command. fun board the French warship Liberte, of

memories or imagined the Japanese a raco of alchemists able to turn any metal supplied to them at once into the purest gold.

The fact is, of course, that the Japanese educational system is founded strictly-on-Western modale adapted to A Chinese bostwoman, who was found guilty meet Eastern requiremonts, it is true, but of stealing a quantity of sandalwood from the then a scheme of education adapted to tharjah, was entonced by Mr. Hazeland at

Fire broke out before five o'clock in the

[THEOUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] ITALY AND TURKEY. STRAINED RELATIONS.

LONDON, September 26th. The strictest censorship is being exercise in Italy, and news of Italian plaas an -doings only comes indirectly,

(THROUGH REFTER'S AGENCY.]

AGENCY.]* FUNERAL OF SIR ROBERT HART. LONDON, September 26th... The romains of Sir Robert Hart were, to mournera included his son and son- interred in Bisham Churchyard, near Marlow." in-law, the Chinese Miulster and Commercial The Turkish newspapers are indignant Commissioner

Attaché, Mr. H. E. Hobson (the senior East-hardly spears mitable for reintroduc- the Magistracy yesterday to two months' im- morning. At first it did not appear serious, having failed in attempt to lease Seymour and Sir Cyprian Bridge, Sir E.

and are using threatening language.

of Customs), Professor WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, tion to the West. The inauguration of prisonment.

It seems generally to be assumed that Sir Charles Dudgeon, Admirals Sir Edward Bayley Balfour (Mr. Aglen's father-in-law), Japan's modern system of education was recently recounted in a Jupanoso ruagazine of France at Nauning will henceforth bear the not been flooded. At five o'clock the first

By a decree dated Aug. 19, the Vice-Consulata roached four ammunition kolds which had Tripoli from Turkey and the practical | Kinshan, General Upperton, Mr. Moon-

but, despite all efforts it gained ground and by one who held the post of Vice-Minister title of Vice-Consulate at Long-chow and Nan-explosion took placii. A hundred men who

settlement of Moroccan difficulty having of the Chinese Emergency Committes), the of Education for twenty-five years, and itning, with the principal residence of the holder

left the road clear by consolidating France's Rev, J. Steele (of the Chinese Presbyterian forms an amusing commentary on Westera of the post at Long-chow. ideas. In was in the year 1872 that the present system of education was determing on, but how to set about the work-nebody know. In the first place, there were wo teachers trained in modern methods, so R Norian School had to be establisböd, but even the conduct of sich a school was

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A marriage will shortly tako place between

were on deck sprang into the water. Position in Morocco has provided Italy Mission), and Sir E. 4. Hillier.

endeavoured to follow their example, but men-below, awakened by the explosion,

were called to the stations. Two more explosions followed at brief intervals and the Liberte sauk like a stone. All that reappeared on the surface was the iron hull

with ground for obtaining compensation. Italy is now taking some drastic action.

LATER Rome telegrams state that there is a strict censorship over all military news.

Demonstrators stoned troops leaving Piombino last night for Florence in the

unknosa. Eventually an Americau graduste Alexander Hamilton Harley, Principal of the surrounded by a tangled mass of spars and belief that they were bound for .Tripoli. |

Madrasah Mohaminedas College) in Calcutta, of Mr. J. D. Coughirio, late of Hongkong. and Celia Lucilly Coughtrie, youngest daughter wreckage.

Beats put off from the shore, and vessels in the crowd were injured, one of the latter The troops fired, and 13 soldiers and five of fatally.

rice at wholesale rates to check peculation in overboard. Most of those, however, who The Philippines Government is now selling port picked up some of the men who jumped the food of the people. The immediate result remained on board had been hurled into of this action on the part of the Government the air by the explosions and were dead was a drop in the price from P.8.65 to P3.10.

when they reached the water.

of a Normal College was engaged and students were sent to America to study methods of teaching. Ever for reading- books resource was hurt to America, the American readers being literally rendend into Japanese. To-day foreign influences are still to be found in the readers used in the primary school, where among mueli that is purely Japanese are to be found many texis founded on English and German models. The purely Western origin of Japan's educational system is thus acknow. edged by one of the leading Japanese educationists, and while it is true that mich has been done to remodel and reform the Western system, whether theao reforms have been altogether successful in doubtful to the command of the zivor ganboat Woodcock, even to the Japanese themselves. Many China Station. The now skipper-of-the-Wood- complaints have been heard hitely as to the cock joined the naval service in September, 1898,

The proprietor of the Coronation Motor Garage prosecuted an Indian chaffeur before Mr. Wood at the Magistracy yesterday for hearing the evidences his Worship crdered the leaving his employment without notice, Aftor defendant to pay $30 compensation.

Lientonant M. B. Blackwood has been posted

Clarets from the celebrated Chateaux above insficivacy of the education, moro especially and reached his pressat rank in September, mentioned are too well-known to connoisseurs on the moral side. Curiously enough, this 1904. He was latterly in command of the de. I

stroger Janus at Hongkong.

to need further comment, and we can con dently recommend then se mature and in fine condition.

has been the side held up for Western admiration, more especially by those who | claim that" ethical touching should be im parted without reference to religions in S. WATSON & CO., down, for in view of the failure of the struction. Here again the example breaks ethical teaching in the schools, the Japanese LIMITED,

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At. Singapore, on September 16th, ALEYAN DER MONTAGUE PERREAU, late Chief Clerk, Stamp Office, Treasury, aged 68 years.

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The Daily Press.

HONGKONG. SEPTEMBER 27TH, 1911.

the principles of Shinto, the ancient religion

stolu from a passenger on the sa.s. Lightang

The police have been notified that someone amphor-wood box and a quantity of gold safety from 14, Salisbury Avenue, Kowloon, a resident ping valued at $11. Another theft is reported having bum relieved of a watch and chaiu oud silver buttons which he values at 870.

350 MEN MISSING.

LATER

names, of whom 40 are injured. 350 ano missing..

274 of the crow have answered to their

killed, and 30 injured on the battleship So great was the explosion that 20 wors

Democratie.

There are a number of fatalities also on

The pall-bearers were Mr. Hobson, Sir N. J Haunen (formerly H.B.M.'s Chief

Mr. W. G. Lay, Mr. Clarke, Sir E. G. Judgo and Consul-General at Shanghai),

Customs service). Hillier, and Mr. Rees (of the Chinese

THE JOHNSON-WELLS FIGHT.

LONDON) September 26th.

Mr. Churchill, who is in attendance upon the King at Balmoral, has written a letter to the Rev. FB. Meyar stating that he is giving close attention to the proposert Johuson Wells fight. He will be glad to receive

the memorial from prominent citizens protesting against the fight, la m

EXODUS OF EUROPEANS FROM TRIPOLI

LATER A-Malta telegram states that an Italian battleship and two cruisers have passed there on the way to Tripoli.

To-day's steamer brought 87 Europeans will be unnecessary for the Rev. F. B. from Tripoli There in a regular exodus in Meyer and the Bishop of London to make u pilgrimage to. Balmoral to present it personally, as suggested by Mr. Meyer.

progress.

by the Italian Government to quit Turkish Several Italian vessels have Leen ordered

ports for Italy without loading or discharg Fing.

--LATER- Sporting Life is officially informed that Mr. Churchill after full ouquiry and taking GERMANY AS PEACEMAKER,

the best advice, has decided that what is LATER.Contemplated is illegal, and unless the In official circles in Berlin it is stated contest be voluntarily abandoned, steps will The Liberte sank in about forty fest of and Constantinople to effect a peaceful illegality.

that Germany is doing her best at Rome be immediately taken to prevent such water and is only partially submerge:L

the battleships Justice and Republique, The latter was badly damaged and has been docked...

the Liderle, the last being 18 minutes after Apparently there were five explosions on

the first.

disaster.

France is stunned by the appalling

The Liberte was commanded by Captain

He was absent on leave. Jaures, who is a brother of the Sosialist

ROYAL SYMPATHY,

of Japan, which may bedescribed as a form of and Museum for the week ending the 24th Sep The return of visitors to the City Hall Library ancestor worship. For this purpose instruc-tember, 1911, shows that of non-Chinese there tions have been issued for encouragement to be given to religious worship. The idea is and of Chinese 158 to the former and 2295 to leader.

were 351 to the Library and 174 to the Museum that as Shinto indirectly teaches respect and the latter. The Library was, therefore, used by loyalty to ancestors, it is of valas in keóping 509 persons and the Museum by 2,469.

live that vaneration for the Throne which che raosat Anarchist plot was supposed to

The four Chinese from Shaukiwan who were

LATER.

King George and the Rt. Hon. Mr.

have indicated as decaying. This attempted charged before Mr. Hazeland at the Magistracy McKenna have sent messages of sympathy

with assaulting an Indian constable were yes

story. They stated that the policeman bought fox cents worth of eagar and fep confs worth of eggs, and when he was asked for payment he "Words fuil me to express my deep sympathy The Kaiser telegraphed to M. Fallieres- asid he would pay to-morrow. The assistant with Franco. The bereaved families have who served the constable not being agreable the consolation that the ill-fated crew died to this, the policeman caught him by the queue doing their duty to their country."

the fight occurred in which the policeman was and attempted to take him to the station. Than

injured.

M. Fallieres replied: Deeply touched by the affecting terms of your telegram. Bag your Majesty to accept expression of heart-

revival of Shiuto has created much oppositerday discharged, his Worship believing their to France. tion, but there is no doubt that the instructions of the authorities will be carried ont-perhaps too well. The decay of the foudal system in Japan and the inercasing gulf between the rich and the poor are perhaps mainly responsible for the alleged ethical delina. Japan is passing through' transition stage, where such that was good dor the feudal régime is being lost sight of and nothing has yet come to take its place. Mrs. Parker, of 9, Wongusicheong Roid, was Nor has Japan's educational system any proceeded against on summeas-by a Chinese felt gratitude.” thing to teach the West on its other before Mr. Hazeland at the Magistracy poster- method of writing, most of the time in the The complainant informed his Worship that sidos. Owing to the painfully difficult day for keeping a ferocions dog-uumazzled. primary schools is spent in learning to read the house the dog bit him. Defendant said the when the defendant took him to the bisement of made as to the backwardness of the boys and write, and as complaints have lately been and girls who have been through the primary schools in these necessary arts, more time will probably he given to them in the future. The same difficulty is experienced in the Middle and Bigher Schools, whore the student has to give so much attention to his

anyone before. She was not present when som dog was quits harm'es, and had never bitten plainant was attacked, and the defendant had no right to be in the basement of the house. His Worship said he was satisfied that the dot ves not ferocious, and dismissed the summons.

The annual moeting of Hongkong St.

PROBABLE SURVIVORS.

LATER.

survivors inside the Liberté, and boring - It is believe there are still some achines are endeavouring to make openings in the plating with a view to rescue..

to decomposition of the powder, which was It appears certain that the fire was due

also responsible for the Jena disaster.

The officers ordered the magazines to he

solution of the Tripoli question.

It is admitted that the position of Ger- many between her Italian ally and Turkish friend is a very delicate one.

She has advised the Porte to accade to

latter to abstain from provoking hostilities. the economic ambitions of Italy and the

SITUATION GRAVE,

LATER.

LATRE.

Sporting Life is authoritatively informed that Mr. Churchill's decision does not amount to a judicial veto, but unless the match be abandoned the Home Office will apply for a summons with a view to getting the promoter, bound over not to cause in breach of the peace.

The promoter does not intend to ulsandom

Reuter's correspondent at Rome tele-the fight, but will endeavour to show that graphs that the steaner Reixa Margherite the contest is not illegal. sailed from Messina.

Sporting Life adds that even if they Constantinople telegrains state that were bound. Over and diplomatists take a grave view of the situa-proceeds, no “subsequent legal action can the utili tion with regard to Tripoli.

be taken unless the illegality of causing i Large sales of Turkish unified stock have breach of the peace occurs. The match caused a fall of four points.

thus resolves itself into a great test case. LATER.

The Grand Vizier has abandoned his holiday in Europa. .....

Sporting Life states that Johnson an The departure of the new Governor of Wells last night signed articles to box iu Tripoli has been postponed.

accordance with the National Sporting Club" Rules, so us to leave no doubt that the issue at stake is the right to box.

The Porte was circularised the Powers invoking them to restmin Italy from om- barking upon hostile action towards Turkey. SPANIARDS AND MOORS.

THE KIEFF ASSASSINATION.

LONDON, September 20th. Bogroff, the assassin of M. Stolypin, was hanged at Kieð.

THE HOME RULE AGITATION. ULSTER DETERMINED OPPOSITION.

LONDON, September 26th.

A Unionist conference was held at Belfast,

in the fight last. Thursday. The Moorish

LONDON, September 26th. The Spaniards lost 14 officers and 76 men

casualties numbered upwards of 300. TRISH RAILWAY: STRIKE.

LONDON, September 26th. The Irish strike is practically confined to over which Lord Londonderry presided. It passed a resolution not to acknowledge thousand have struck. A grave situation mediately to framea provisional government. and other places, where stations are guarded of the passage of the Home Bule Bill. by troops. Half of the railway corps at has arisen at Cork, Limerick, Waterford for Ulster which would operate on the day

Aldershot is in readiness, to proceed to

FIRE ON AN EMIGRANT SHIP. Dublin

SOME years ago a distinguished Japanese own language that the acquirement of Andrew's Society was held in the City Hall Hooded, but the poisonous fumes cut off the Great Southern Railway, on which fe Home Rule and to appoint a commission in-

educationist was invited to deliver a course another is almost impossible until he has absence of Mr. Murray Stewart, presided orers of lectures on Education in Japau before a passod the age when command of foreign-Targe attendance. The report and balance sheet yesterday. Mr. H. W. Bobertson, in the learned body of English educationists,, the languages is most easily attained. It is note lectures being delivered, we believe, a worthy that Japanese children in Hawai elected President; Mr. D. Wood, Vice-President; were adopted. The Hon. Mr. C. H. Ross was course in one of the colleges afiliated to why have to attend American schools are Mr. A. V. Monk, hen, secretary; and Mr. 6. M. London University. It was recorded at the rapidly losing their native tongue, the Dagely, hon, treasurer. Messrs. A. Forbes, P. time that the lecturer made it his chief duty difficulties of cartiing it through the to octain a good translation of the Imperial system of writing being the chief cause, Edjet en Education, on which Japan's There is no doubt that the Japanese are incdera educational system is supposed to be very earnest students, with a deep love of founded. The introduction of Eastern ideas larding, and that their ardour has been to the Westera- world which such a pro- fostered by the Imporial Edict on Educa

Dyer, G. Armstrong. D. Macdonald and A. G. Fordon were elected, in addition to the

with a bali sa nausi, office-bearers, as general commities. It was decided to celebrate St. Andrew's Day, 1911,

A new Japanese play named The Monsmé”

access to the sea alices.

The men stood at the stations most cour- reously, and were leaving the ship unde, perfect discipline when the second explosion annihilated the majority.

FIRE ON ANOTHER FRENCH WARSHIP.

A Toulon message states that a fre in the casemate of the flagship Patrie took place last night. Assistance was promptly

DIPLOMATIC CHANGES.

Losnoy, September 26th. It is officially announced that Sir Arthur

LONDON, September 26th. The Times states that it has been arranged that the emigrants of the 8.8. Papanui. which had 847 emigrants from West.

cedure implies was met at the time with tion. But the lack of competent teachers by Mr. Robert Courtneidge was produced early rendered and the fire brought under control Hardinge, British Minister at Brussels, indAustralia on board and put into St. Helena

some ridicule, perhaps not altogether bring to the malluess of the salaries paid, Jeserved, if the Japanese lecturer meant the and the many difficulties with which the Imperial Edict simply to be taken as shew scholars are confronted, reader Japanese ing the spirit in which Japanese education education still very defective. is conducted. Certainly the Edict had and still has a great effect 01 Japanese education in inspiring both teachers and scholars to put forth their best efforts. But as the sanctity of the Japanese Imperial Throne cannot be expected

The Hop, Treasurer of the Hongkong Bone donation of $40, from “Charity," volent Socisty acknowledges with thanks the

ad a Chinese 36, or 14 days' imprisonment, At the Magistracy yesterday Mr. Hassland to have the same force in Western countries,, for being in possession of a quantity of opian.

LATER.

in the present month at the Shaftesbury after slight damago bad been done, Theatre, London. There are twenty-seven char- acters in the cast, and among those filling the various roles are Mr Dan Rolyat, Mr. George. Elton, Mr. Erio Naturin, Mr. Nelson Roys, Miss Ada Blanobe, Miss Florencer Smithson, and Mr. Harry Welelman. The ladies include and Visa Cibeley Courtneldge. There are three nots and three scenes-the frat, "The

house of Sweet Content in Tokyo," and the Shrine at Tamura," the second, "The Te third, "The Templo Grounds at Tsumura.".

A Toulon message states that the battle ship Republique was so badly damaged by splinters from the Liberte that she had to be docked immediately.

which was two milca distant, was kifled by The commander of the warship Foudre,

the splinter of a shell.

the Hon. Sir F. H. Villiers, British Minister a fortnight ago with her bunkers on bre, will at Lisbon, will change posts.

be taken to their destination by the Ogawa,

difficulty experienced by Sir F. Villiers, who full speed for St. Helena.

It is understood that this is due to the which will shortly sail from Liverpool at. bad formed friendships with the monarchists of Portugal, being accredited to a republic,

ANOTHER AVIATOR KILLED,

SCULLING.

LONDON, September 26th. Arast has declined the offer of £500 and expenses to scull on the Thames against,

He still demands £750 and.

LONDON, September 26th. At New York an aviator named Clarke Barry. fell 200ft. and was killed,

expeisen.