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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16cm, 1911.

bean obliged to with others of their own nationality.

remove ite buoy from its original place to From His Exceliency's reply on the debate TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS.

another, which is nearly as unsatisfactory, because if the Company's steamers come into port drawing, as they do at times, 29ft. of water, they

unable

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A. S. WATSON to approach it. The Latest chart

& CO., LTD.,

ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.

of the harbour was made in 1902, and is now unreliable, so far, at least, as concerns that section of the harbour to which we have particularly referred. It is not with auy desire to ventilate the grievances of any particular Company that WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, we have dealt with this matter. As every

one knows, the Canadian Pacific Railway Co. have two very large steamers building for the Pacific run, and the Nippon Yuson Kaisla also are building two or three of dimensions approaching the largest steamers now coming into the part. The point for consideration is that if, as we have head alleged, these steamers will not have suffici ent room to swing at the present mooring owned by these Companies when two of these great ships are in port together, the owners

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CHATEAU MOUTON

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CHATEAU LA TOUR

CARNET

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we learn that the opinion of the Medical

REIGN OF TERROR AT NANKING.

Officer in chargs of the Government Civil ["DAILY PRESS" EXCLUSIVE SÉLVICE.] Hospital is that he does not think that the

THE REVOLUTION. surroundings will very much affect the class of patient who goes there, because they are all imbeciles. That is to confirm the Hon Mr. Huwerr's remark, that when an imbecilo once passes the portals of that asylum he is destined to be always an

FEARS FOR FOREIGNERS. imbecile: it is not an institution for the cure of mental cases, but for their permanent

SHANGHAI, November 15th. confinement if they cannot be repatriated. There may be other asylums of the same General Chang, is undergoing a veri- Nanking, under the dominance of

description in the civilised world, but we are unacquainted with them. The missionary | table reign of terror. iustitation to which the Chinese are sent from Hongkong is viodelled on lings more in keeping with modern views regarding the treatment of montal casos, and the more

frequent transfers to that institution will be satisfactory so jong as it can receive them. It will certainly be convenient if the Government can continue to rely

forward-by rail.

con-

A reward of $5,000 has been offered for General Chang's head.

(THROUGH REUTṛE'S AGENOZ.]

THEIR MAJESTIES' TOUR.

ForDor, November 15th... Thoir Majesties have arrived at Gibraltar. They arrived fate yesterday evening owing to stormy weather, and salutes, illuminations and other arrangements were cancelled.

The Atlantic fleet met them."

BRITISH TILL THE CRACK

OF DOOM."..

H.E. THE GOVERNOR.

VISIT TO INDIA ABANDONED.

II.E. The Governor and Lady Lugard intond- ed leaving to-day for India to be present at the Delhi Durbar. In view, however, of the present state of affairs in China, this intention has been abandoned.

The subjoined letters havi boon forwarded to us for publication :---

Governmoat House, 14th November, 1911. DEAR SIR PAUL CHATER-I have vary carefully reviewed the question on which I consulted the Executive Council this morning, viz., whether in the present state of affaire it would not be advisable for me to cancel my acceptause of the Viceroy of India's invitation to be present at the Delhi Durbar.

I vary greatly appreciate the attitude of the Unoffoist Members of Council, who did not

wish to inflacuse my decision in any way by an expression of their views, but in spite of the

Queueless Chinese are now Leing

LONDON, November 15th. Mr. Foster, one of the Canadian Miniatore, beheaded at Hsiakwan,

in a speech in New York auid: "I cannot Revolutionary forces from Chekiang,

say tod emphatically that Caundians intend Shanghai and Soochow are

to remain British till the crack of doom." | fact that you informed me that in their opinion centrating for an attack,

The word "Autonomy" had been worked there was no need to altor my plans, I have come to the conclusion that I shall best serre Eighteen guns have been despatch-to death under the Laurier régime, and he the interests of the Colony by remaining here will either need to puron this means of getting rid of its chase, if possible, other buoys in the responsibilities in the matter to so large ned to Nanking by steamer, and mani-trusted that in the Future they would bear at the present juncture of affairs. vicinity, or moor further out towards Stone extent, but we think it will generally bo tions and troops are being hurried

less about the rights of autonomy and more cutters' Island, where, as we have sai, hoped that the Government will consider

about dnty to the Empire. recent soundings have shown the charts to the question of rebuilding op a more suit- be unreliable. We may add that the able site, rather than spend money on the ex- view that such large ships cannot make use tension of the present asylum which Dr. Box of the fixed buoys, has been endorsed by the suggests for the accommodation of noisy Chamber of Commerce. In a letter sent by maniacs "likely to upset European patients." the Chamber to the Government in Septem- We notice no roferenes to any consideration ber, 1907, occurs this sentence: "It for the residente, in the locality who are must be remembered that there are constantly complaining of the nuisancy, a certain number of vessels, chiefly They would especially welcome the removal engaged in the Pacifio trade, which of the asylum to a more isolated spot. owing to their great length and weight. It is, however, out of consideration cannot make use of any of the fixed for the patients theraselves that the location boys and have consequently to moor in the Western and North-Western section of the harbour." To this we would add the reminder that an increasing number of these great ships of deep draught may be #xpected to visit the port as traffic through the Panama Canal develops, and we would

of the asylum is condemned, and as there appears to be a demand for sites in that district the time seems very opportune for considering the question of the removal of the asylum.

BRITISH MINEES' WAGE. GRIEVANCE.

Banditti are pillaging the Pukou

LONDON, November 15th. district, and apprehensions are enter-senting 600.000 men has been opened in A conference of Miners' Delegates repro tained for the safety of foreigners,

-{THROUGH BEUTER'S AODNCY.]

AN APPEAL TO THE POWERS BY WU TING FANG.

CONTEMPLATED NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

AT SWANGHAI.

A Shanghai telegram states that Dr. Wn Ting Fang, who is described as the "Revolution. ary Foreign Secretary," has published an appeal

Clarets from the celebrated Chateaux abore aiuntioned are too well-known to connoisseurs to read further comment, and we car con- draw attention to the extract from a recent to Seoul arrived in the Korean oity on the 4th to the Powers to use their influence to secure the

fidently recommend them as mature and in foe condition.

A. S. WATSON & CO.

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speech by President Tart which we repro- duced yesterday, saying that ships will be |passing through the Canal in 1913. If the great ships at present coming into the port

inconvenienced

by the silting which has taken place at the western end of the harbour, it seems to us that, in view of the fact that other large steamers, drawing 28 feet of water, are already huilding for the Eastern trade, it is in.... curabent on the Government, in the interests of the trade of the port, to give this matter early attention.

Another question which has formed the subject of comment in our columins was mentioned in four speeches in the course of the Budget debate. We refer to the very unsatisfactorý accommodation provided for lunatics, both foreign and Chinese. H.E. THE GOVERNOR, mentioned that in the Estimates the Lunatic Asylum is retained on its present basis, at the question of providing some better accom. modation for its increasing numbers was engaging his attention. The Hon. Mr. Hverr, speaking on behalf of the Unolicial Members of the Council, welcomed the statement that His ExcELLENCY had the LONDON OFFICs: 131, FLAT STREET. EC | question under consideration. He men

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The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, NOVEMBER 16TH, 1911.

WEEK

or

-two ago when

The frat through express train from Mukden

inst, and was greeted by large crowd,

The Rev. Jas. H. Ballagh, D.D., a member of the Mission of the Reformed-Datah Church, now resident in Yokolama, selebrated on the 11th inst. the jubiles of his arrival in Japan.

The Bangkok Times anderstands that the Geraisa Emperor bar signified bis intention of conferring the Order of the Black Eagle on His Majesty the King of Siam at his Coronation

abdication of the Dynasty.

He says that the fourteen provinces which have revolted will shortly form a National

Assembly. at Shanghai.

MANCHURIA DECLARES FOR

AUTONOMY.

LONDON, November 15th. Reuter's correspondent at St. Petersburg

Consul-General for Japon, has been removed to We regret to learn that Mr. T. Fanatus, the Japanese hospital at Wanchai suffering from typhoid fever. Mr. Aoki, the Japanese Com-cables that Manchuria has declared itself morcis! Attaché, is also laid aside with sickness

The Chinese craiser training ship Chno o was launched last month from the shipyard of Armstrong. Whitworth, & Co, Elswick. The vessel was named by the daughter of the Chinese Minister, who was also present with represent- atives of the Imperial Chinese Navy."

autonomous. The administration is actually in the hands of deliberative committees at Mukden, Kirin and Tsitsihar.

London to decide whether there shall be u strike to secure a minimum wage or whether negotiations aball be continued with the

owners.

It is understood that the meeting mani- fested a divergence of opinion, and that a strike is unlikely.

THAMES IRONWORKS IN

DIFFICULTIES. -

LONDON, November 15th. The Chancery Court has appointed a Receiver for the Thames Ironworks and Shipbuilding Company. Counsel mentioned that 3,000 or 4,000 workaisa must be paid on Saturday.

LATER.

The Receiver, uncounees that business- will proceed as usual.

BANK OF BURMA SUSPENDS

PAYMENT.

LONDON, November 15th. Reuter's correspondent at Rangoon tele. graphs that the Bank of Burma has sus pended payment.

THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT.

ANOTHER FEEBLE EDICT. Poking telegrams state that the Throne

Provinces, having sought an asylania Hong-Kai to accept the premiership and ordering HE. the late Viceroy of the Two Kwang has issued an Edict commanding Yuan Shi korg, accepted the hospitality of the Hongkong the Viceroys and Governors of all Provinces and Shanghai Rseking Corporation, who plaoad to select three to five representatives to Navy. one of their Hongkong residences at his disposal

We understand that he is now residing on board come to Peking to confer with regard to the the Tamar.

situation. It also appoints delegates to visit the sixteen disturbed provinces and pacify the people.

The first prize in the sweepstake on the Champions at Shanghai last week amounted to tioned that the unofficial members had 932,095, and was won by à Franch resident of Fisited the asylum before venturing to Tsingtao, M. Ch. Marges. He also won the pass any criticism on the accommoda second prize, which brought him 39,170, and the tion. They formed the opinion that as far first pria, in the fifth race amounting to $2,025, as concerned the Chinese, who are kept Hu won an additional $400 for two qualified there ouly for a short time, the accomponies. His total winnings for the day amount"

ed to $43,290, commodation was "the best possible." These

GERMAN COMPANIES IN CHINA.

INTERESTING STATEMENT IN THE

REICHSTAG.

LONDON, November 15th. Keuter's correspondent at Berlin wires

•VOPE OF CONFIDENCE.

LONDON, November 15th.

question of the ponder supplied to the The Franch Chamber har debated the

The honour done to the Colony by the invita- tion to be represented at the Darbar is in no way lessoned by the fact that a soudition of -affairs has arison in China which all the world will readily no dorstand would militate against the absence of the Governor at such a time. The solo question for my decision is: Which course will best aerre the interests of the oneral Auderson with the assistance of Mr Colony ?" and though I remain convinced that

Browin and Mr. Clementi won deal with any sitaation which might arise every whit as well as I could do. I feel that public opinion would rightly consider my absenos to be regrettable if while I was away any serious or orition matter should arico.

I have therefore telegraphed, to HE. the Viceroy of India informing him that I shall be unable to attend the Durbar, and I trast that you and your colleagues will consider that I have adopfed the best course.

I should be glad if you would be so kind as to inform the Unofficial Members of the coatants of this later.

Yours sincerely, (Sgd.) F. D. LUGARD.

DEARSIK FREDERICK LUGARD,-I havo laid your letter of yesterday's date before my un official colleagues, and they desire me to state

that they respectfully concur in the course your Excelliansy has adopted, which they consider to be the best.

Yours sincerely, (SgJ.) C. P. CHATER.

Hie. Excellency

Sir Frederick Lugard, G.C.M.G, D.S.O.

AT THE MAGISTRACY.

Police Court yesterday, Mr. E. A. Irving re- There was a change of Magistrates at the lieving. Mr. Haceland as flest magistrate, and Mr. C. D. Melbourne succeedin? Mr. Wood as second magistrate. Mr. Hazeland goes on leave, and Mr. Wood takes over the duties of the Director of Education.

During the last three months the barners of a number of atreet lamps have been staloo, and the police hare boan unsuccessful in apprehend- ing the thieves. On Tuesday, however, a Chiosa WEB caught in the sat DE stealing B burner from A lamp in After a statement by M. Delcasse detailing Queen's Road East. He WIB charged the steps taken to find a serviceable powder before Mr. Irving yesterday, convicted, and for the Navy and assuring the interests of

sentenced to two months' imprisonment with Lord labour. the Mediterranean (sic), the Chamber passed- a vote of confidence in the Government by 402 votes to 98.

A Chinese was charged before Mr. Melbourne with kidnapping schild from Hunghom on June 30:h. He is alleged to have lived with the man and woman he had custody of the child, and

GUNPOWDER INVESTIGATIONS IN to have frequently taken it out to drink tea.

FRANCE.

LONDON, November 15th. Reuter's correspondent at Paris telegraphs

ment, we suggested the desirability of suggested that batches should be sent to Polios recently on a charge of having absconded rejected by the Reichstag early in 1911 that the Committee investigating powder he went to 24, Graham Street, with a forged--

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China.

A foki

menting On the programine of new lunatics when the place gets fuil, are sent Mr. R. C. Free, manger of the Gaiety worka set out in the Budget state to Canton, and the unofficial members Theatro. Yokohama, was arrested by the Kobe that a Bill is being re-introduced which was

with a sum of money belonging to the Pablie somo investigation being again made as Canton at more frequent intervals, so as to Hall Company, Ltd., of Yokohama. The arrest to the need for dredging the western part reduce their stay in Hongkong. With was made at the Kobe railway station on ta * of the harbour, where most of the regard to the European section, Mr. formation given by the Yokohama Bluff Police largest vessels entering the port are HEWETT said: "In our opinion it is entirely who received a report from the Com, any con compelled to moor. The Hon. Mr. HawETT, inadequate for the purpose. It is so con-serned that Mr. Free had disappeared, carrying as the representative of the Chamber of structed that there is practically no means. with him certain money belonging to the Commerce on the Council, mentioned in his for any of the unfortunate women inhabit Company. speech On the Budget at the laat aats to have any exercise at all except in a meeting

the East to organise their commercial under-THE POWERS OF THE REICHSTAG. the Legislative Council,itting room. The men have a small yard that he had discussed this matter with which is shut in by high walls and they see

While the Hongkong, Canton and Mooss takings in conformity with English law Admiral Sir OYRIAN BRID08 when he was practically nothing. The women have a

Steamboat Co's steamer Jonam was proceeding under British jurisdiction.

He pointed commander-in-chief here sous few years view of the harbour from the verandali, but from Canton to Hongkong, and when off Doep out that there age, and Mr. HEWETT said he could see none of the inmates have any work to do on Tuesday. On receipt of a report at Hong-

danger of Bay, the port main shaft broke at midnight not the slightest necessity for incurring and there is no wea

eompany which might develop in the of getting work. We expense in this direction at present. The consider that this

kong the Company's steamer S-Con was dia-German Settlement at a matter that should patched early to render assistance and tow organised as English, as the company under Hankow being Hon. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC Wonics agreed be changed, as if Europeans be put into that the Bonami to por!, where she arrived at 1.30 German law would have no prospect of GermanAgreement did not require legislative was charged before Mr. Melbourns yesterday. that there was no pressing necessity for building it is indeed a case of all hopop at Kowloon Dock. Frem Stonecuttera dredging the harbour, but "as time goes abandon ye who enter here." Mr. HEWITT Island the tow was assisted by the David Gillies. success. He also emphasised the necessity on and the draught of steamers increases ", suggested two solutions: "One is that the As a new spare shaft is held in readiness the for securing the co-operation of Chinese he presumed it would become a necessity. site, which is a valuable one, be disposed of refit will only occupy about ten days. We could fall in with this view, if the and a building erected higher up the hill, or

of small shares. One consequence of a capital, which was only obtainable by means harbour of Hongkong were controlled as on the mainland, with more ample grounds are all other harbours in the East, Here, where the inmates, if they pleased to do so,

previous rejectio n Was that the single however, we have a system of private buoys, might engage in agricultural pursuits.

German industrial company in China had and the best positions are usually occupied The alternative would be to trust theYesterday that "owing to no steamers being been converted into as English concern, only be altered by Act of Parliament.

and are not supported, but he feared

AND MACAO.

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YESTERDAY'S MAILS FOR CANTON

We notice that the Post Office announced available to mails were forwarded to Canton or

by comparatively small steamers. The Europeans as the Chinese are, that is to to Maoso" posterday morning. largest steamers which enter the port, carrysay, return them to their native land at the

In answer to the charge he claimed to be the father of the infant, and the case was adjourned to enable the police to make further inquiries

A native appeared beforo Mr. Irving on two counts of forgery. The evidenes showed that enabling the formation of German companies bas with shares of small denominations at certain

reported strongly against a note purporting to ems from the Tak Kiachau and the Consular Court districts in the Army and the Navy has been made for 20 sacks of coal valued at $4.

factory where powder for Cheang coal shop of Wanchai, and ordered

followed the defendant as far as Gough some years, and reprehends severely the Street, and finding him bargaining with a Herr von Kiderlen Waechter dwelt upon laxity of supervision during its manufacture hawker for the ecat, had him arrested. As the disadvantages of compelling Germans in and at delivery.

the defendant weelfod at the Central Police

master, of a shop at 31, Cochrane Street, Station complaint was being. laid by the

of a similar frand which JONDON, November 15th.

was practised apon him, and defendant was identified as the Berlin telegrams state that in the Reich-man who obtained the coal. His Worship pass- stag the Minister for the Interior announced sentence of two months' imprisonment and that the Gorerament after further considera-

four hours' stooks.

tion was still.convinced that the Franco

A during case of highway robbery occurred on Saturday in connection with which a Chinese

assent. On the other hand Colonial expan. It appears that on the might in question a girl sion had assumed such scope that the aged 15, who lives with her parents in legislative bodies should co-operate there-

Hollywood Road, was seat by her mother

consequently, the Government were prepared changer's in Queen's Road Central, she tied it ap to abango $2.70 in silver into cents. anent to a greater extent than bithorto; Procuring the copper money at a money- to accept the motion of the Centre that the near Lyndhurst Terrace it is alleged that the in a handkerchief and left for home. When frontiers of Colonial protectorates should man charged walked up behind her, strook her ou the head, and throwing her to the ground relieved her of the money and ran away. The affair was witnessed by a number of people in the vicinity who immediately raised a hue and had been traversed the man was arrestel by a cry, and a chase resulted. After several streets

district watchman in Graham Street, suil taken to the Central Police Station. The case wes adjourned,

ing heavy cargoes and large numbers of expense of the Hongkong Government, and inaccurate, Thess. Einskas left for Canton at while Englishmen had pound shares.

On inquiry we learn that this statement is that 200 mark shares would be of little ase passengers, are compelled to moor very far have arrangements made with asylums in am. The Macao boat Sui Au by which the out, on the western limit of the harbour; Europe, America and elsewhere, where they mails are usually sent had been dispatched to After an animated debate for and a gainet and when we wrote on the subject it was could be treated in larger establishments the assistance of the disabled steamer Honest, the Bill it was referred to the Budget with knowledge that the Toyo

bat the Wing Lee left as usual for Masso,

Committee.

THE TURKISH ATTACKS..

LONDON, November 15th. Beuter's Rome correspondent wires that official telegrams from Tripoli describe the

continuance of tho Turkish attacks.