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whether the mistaken impression the state- ment is intended to correct existed in Japan itself or in China. Most likely it refers to an impression which had prevailed in Japan itself. In China quite the opposite view of Japan's interest in Chinese politics seus to have been inken.

There have been reports, for example, of an "alleged Russo-Japanese scheme to oust YUAN," Even RECTER's Agoney has circulated news to the effect that the Russian and Japanese Consuls at Hankow have been urging LY YEAN-HUNG, the Vice- WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. President, to put forth efforts to supersede YUAX SHIH-KAI as President of the Chinese Republic, and that hints were drapped that strong Russo-Japanese support would be forthcoming if he announced his intention. to opposo YUAN's exudidature.' About the same time--not more than ten days ago-it was reported that "a great meeting" of the Nationalist and Seiyu Parties

SCOTCH

WHISKY.

Japan passed a resolution in favour of Japanese support being given to the South Per Case For against the North in China. These reports

of 1 Doz Bot.

E-WATSON'S VERY OLD

LIQUEUR WHISKY

SCOTCH

"KILTY" LIQUEUR WHISKY,

A gang of robbers yesterday morning entered the house in Shankiwan Bond, opposite the Yacht Club premises, necu- pied by the compradoro of the Asiatic Petroleum Company, and after binding the inmates got away with jewellery and other articles to the value of $600. The

owner was absent al the vine.

sisterhood of States and given the status TELEGRAMS.

of a sovereign State and member of a THE BOTTO EXTRADITION CASE.

The proceedings in the matter of an union the Philippine Telands have not If, however, the application for the surrender of Vicente been so incorporated. Sotto, the editor of the Philuminė words mean taken under the sovereignty Republic, to the American Government, of the United States, receiving by right local and practically. on a charge of abduction at Cebu, within the protection of the United States, and the jurisdiction of the United States, were having

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by the United States, then they have been Mr. Cross, the Chief Officer of the P.31,continued before Mr. F. A. Hazeland at autonomous form of Government granted

the Magistracy yesterday,

Mr. P. M. Hodgson (Crown Sulieitor)se incorpornted.

Mr.. Brutton then cross-examined steamer Persia, was knocked unconscions. by the slipping of a taut hawser as the appeared in support of the application;

Speaking of the Treaty of Friendship, ship was being made fast to the pier at Mr. Reader Harris (of Messrs. Wilkinson witness, Manila last week. He received immediate & Grist) represented the American Gov- medical attention. Ne bones were broken, ernment, and Mr. G. K. Hall Brutionby which Florida was ceded, hare you and Mr. Cross expected to be able to appeared for the defendant. resume duzy the next day, though the report says he will probably have a more

shoulder for some time to come

Cable advice has been received by the

local office of the Toye Kisen Kaisha from the Company's Yokohama agent to the effect that the American mail ex the s.. Shinyo Maru Mas been trumferred-to-the-

On the occasion of the Kaiser's silver jubilee His Majesty conferred on Mr. Haus Breker of Singapore the honour of the Order of the Red Eagle (4th class) as marking a sense of the value of Mr. Hans Becker's services to the German Government and to German commerce during his long residence in Singapore. similar honour has been bestowed on Mr. August Diehn, also of the firm of Behn, Meyer & Co., who takes churge when Mr. Becker goes home next month and is already on his way to Singapore.

Messageries Maritimes steamer Armand Behie, which is due bere on Monday, the 2nd instant. This is on account of the seem to have created considerable upeari... Shingo Maru calling at Manila this nass in Government circles in Peking. A voyage, she being due in Hongkong from

that port on the 4th July. Cabinet meeting was called to consider them, and it was reported that "after lengthy .. $22.50 81.90 deliberation it was suggested that a telegram should be neat to Dr. Sur YAT-HEN request. 38.00 3.25ing him to cable the two Japanese parties Great Age, Very Fine

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subsists at the present time. The Cabinet Our Celebrated E very old Ministers hold the opinion that it was prob- Liqueur Scotch Whisky is able Dr. Sur exercises influence over the blend of the best Pot Distilled Scotch Whiskies. It is of great age, very fine, and mellow. Its superior quality has established its reputation as THE LEADING SCOTCH WHISKY IN THE EAST.

Japanese Nationalist and Seiyu parties, aud Malini, famous throughout Europe and therefore his good offices should be invoked." America as the "magician with the Apparently the reports emanating from small hands," has arrived in Hongkong, Hankow were also closely investigated. The and it is quite probable that he will give Japanese Okargé d'Affaires in Faking gave a performance before he leaves next week. an emphatic denial to the reports; but the Accompanied by his wife, son and busi- replies by the Russian Minister are describedness manager, Malini is making a as evasive." One of the English papers leisurely tour of the world, appearing in at Hankow published early in the month a private in some of the large cities ho rather lengthy account of an interview visits. The great magician is to give a between the Russian Consul and General Lt privato performance before an invited TUAN-HUNG, in the course of which the Con-audience this afternoon and if arrange ments can be made ho will appear in A. S. WATSON & CO., sul criticised YUAN na militarist,condeinned public at the end of the week.

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CANTON AND THE DISMISSED

TUTUH.

compared the words of Article Six of the Mr. T. Carey Welsh, assistant Execu-Treaty of Friendship with Article Nine tive Secretary of the Philippine Islands, of the Treaty of Paris-I have not, but continued, his answer to the question as I have them in front of me, to what was the political status of the

(Both Treaties were put in.)

Have you a copy of the Treaties by He added--I would say which Mexico ceded California and New Philippine Islands with relation to the that the Treaty with Spain ceding Mexico to the United States?—I have not United States. Florida was in 1819. The President con- here: 1 remember that the inhabitants of these territories were promised citizen- (Witness subsequently produced the ship, if that is what you are driving at. Treaties.)

tinued to be the source of Government in that territory until in 1821 Congress passed an Act authorising the President and occupy the territories of East and among other things to take possession of West Florida and providing further that until the end of the first session of the next Congress, unless prevision therefor should sooner be made by Congress, all the military, civil and judicial powers exercised by the officers of the existing Government should be vested in such persons and exercised in such manner as the Fresident should direct. (The Act of On Congress with respect to Florida passed

in 1621 was put in as an exhibit.) March 30th, 1822, Congress passed the [Act establishing a territorial Government session of the 17th Congress). in Florida (chapter 13 of the first Florida continued to be a territory until 1845, when it was admitted to the Union. Roughly speaking, that has been the course pursued by the United States with all of its territorial acquisitions hitherto; that is, a temporary government has been established in the first place, which has continued for longer or shorter periods until the people of the United States have tentatively expressed a pre 2 territorial government, mise later to admit to the Union by authorising

an nuorganised During this first period the territory is called for convenience territory, in distinction from the regularly organised territories, which is the second period of evolution into statehood. The Philippine Islands were acquired from Spain, first by military occupation and finally by the Treaty of Paris. After the Treaty of Paris and until March 2nd, 1001, tiu source of government in the

Are the words used in these Treaties shall be incorporated into the Union"? in the Treaty of 1519 the words used are the inhabitants shall be incor porated in the Union as soon as máy bo

consistent."

Are these words used in the Union? Yea, and other words which qualify them,

In the Mexican Treaty of 1848 are the same words med ?-The words used are aforesaid shall not preserve the charac the Mexicans who in the territories

ter"

Do the words occur in the Treaty shall be incorporated into the Union," If you ask me categorically do the words my answer is "Yes," I desive to qualify that answer,

You can do that later-I desire to

["DAILY PRESS EXCLUSIVE SERVICE"], NEW JAPANESE MINISTER TO PEKING.

TOKYO, June 24th, Mr. Yamazu, of the Foreign Office, has been appointed to succeed Mr. Ijuin as Ambassador to Peking.

(Mr. Yamazu has had a wide experience served abroad-including Lendon and in the consular diplomatic service. Ha Seoul--for a number of years, and has been in the Foreign Offlee since 1801.]

NEW JAPANESE WAR MINISTER.

Toxro, Jane 24th. Baron Kigoshibas resigned the office of Minister for War, and is succeeded by General Kusunose.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] THE BALKAN SITUATION.

LONDON, June 24th. Recriminations between Sofia, Belgrade,

and Athens are reaching en extreme Scarely a day passes without pitch. accusations of violence and outrage com.

these are followed by vehement denials, mitted by the troops of one or other, and

Alto. explanations and counter-charges.

BELGRADE, June 24th. gether public opinion appears to be

The Cabinet erisis is due to Russia's

approaching fever heat.

And in the Mexican Treaty of 1963-arbitration. The Ministers of War andi. quality that by giving the other words.request for the immediate acceptance of

and resigned. The words do not occur in that Treaty. Justice categorically refused the request, I do not find these words.

SOFIA, June 24th. You and similar words, do you not, in

It is reported that Servia has yielded the United the Treaty of 1803 by which Louisiana was ceded by France to vas & common expression in practically accepted arbitration. States-1 find a similar expression. It to the exhortations of Russia and has

of land on the mainland of America. all treaties of cession to the United States although I do not wish to say that it occurs in every one."

May I put it to you that with the excop- tion of Alaska and New Mexico these words occur in every treaty by a foreign State oeding territory-I could not say positively without an examination of the treaties.. I know it was a common provi-

his policy favouring a large army and navy as anvise, and expressed the opinion that General La, who had not an eueniy in any party, would be more likely to succeed in pacifying the country if he were elected to the Presidency. Throughout the interview, however, General La made it clear that he was a strong supporter of YUAN SHIN-KADOWs at home. As an illustration of this Philippines was the President of the ion in the early days,

There is a well-known adage which says that we must go abroad to hear of the

we quote the following telegram from the China Republicans.

We are at a loss to discover what foundatories to Congress.

The hearing was adjourned.

THE MAGISTRACY.

A Greek named Karadimas, who was

BRITISH LEGISLATIVE

PROGRAMME.

Mr Chamberlain's amendment was

LONDON, June 24th. In the House of, Comunions on Monday Mr. Asquith announced that the Insurance Act Amendment Bili would be introduced on Tuesday. He moved that the commit- too stage of the Home Rule, Welsh Disestablishment, and Scottish Temper- ance Bills be made formal in view of the United States. On the last date Congress passed an Act by way of a prorise in an

Parliament Act not allowing amendments,' and intended to support bis election. He told

CANTON, June 18th. Appropriation Bill, chapter 803 of the

Mr. Austen Chamberlain moved an the Consul that China at present neaded

The news of the transfer of Tatah W58th Congress, which is commonly known large military forces to maintain order in

amendment expressing the opinion that Hon-man came as a great surprise: Grent the country, and assured him that China had indignation is felt by the people, was the Spooner Amendment, providing no "wild ambitions." We have seen no threaten to bring things to a bitter issue that all military, civil, and judicial if the Government does not rescind it detailed report of the interview which the mandate. The members of the Provincial powers necessary to govern the Philip arrested in Hongkong on the 18th instant the suppression of the right of the House Japanese Consul is alleged to have had Assembly regard this action on the part of pines should until otherwise provided byen a charge of larceny at Shanghai, was to amend Billa vitally affecting the the Government as a deliberate attempt to Congress be vested in such persons and brought before Mr. Melbourne yesterday. Constitution is a gross infringement of with General 31, but if any hint has been crush the people a party and swear never to exercised in such manner as the President and remanded pending his return to prerogatives and liberties. He denounced The Govern conveyed to the VICE-PRESIDENT by either recognise Chen Chao-hsiang as Civil Gore should direct. At this point I would call Shanghai. He is stated to be one of a

went were to be judge, jury and the Russian or the Japanse Consui-that-ernor of Kwangtung, as he is known to be

a corrupt official and utterly-fit-tention to the fact that while the Treaty gang which has been working the Far the motion as monstrous.

of Friendship of 1819 provided for the East, his candidature for the Presidency would govern Canton.

For returning from banishment a Chi-exccutioner. The business community is particularly future admission to citizenship of the have strong Russo-Japanese support,"

chatgrined over this news, as Tutah Wu Hon-inhabitants of Florida, the Treaty of the statement published by the Foreign man has done a great deal to suppress Paris specifically left the determination nese was yesterday sentenced by Mr. Office in Tokyo supplies an opportuas lawlessness and protect trade.

Tutah Wu Hon-mau bas wired to Yuan of the civil rights and political status of Buzeland to twelve months' imprison- defeated, and Mr. Asquith's motion was repudiation of ang intention on the part of Shih-kat declining the offer to go to Tibet. the native inhabitants of the ceded terri- ment

On July 1st, 1908, The Chinese who attempted suicide by adopted by 204 votes to 102, the Government of Japan to side with any

was approved temporarily to jumping from a Star Ferry launch on LONDON OFFICE: 131, FIRST STUTET, F.C. party in China. If there has been intrigu- tion exists for the statements made in this an Act

ing in China to aust YUAN from this telegram. It seems to be the exact reverse provide for the administration of the Sunday afternoon was brought before Mr. Presideny the Japanese communique con- of the truth to say that great indignation affairs of civil government in the Philip. Hazeland yesterday. tains the assurance that Japan has had no in felt by the people, who threaten to bring pine Islands and for other purposes share in it. YUAN well knows that he is things to a bitter issue if the Governmeat | (chapter 1,368 of the first session of the not beloved by Russia, but we do not see does not rescind its manduts." No appeal 57th Congress). The Philippines are still that he fell overboard. Inspector Kerr, Presidency of the British South Africa of the kind has been made to Pcking that governed under the provisions of that Act. however, informed his Worship that when The Forsiga Office at Tokyo recently what Russia could hope to gain by intrigu

Coparture from Canton was not the occasion it was held with respect to the Philip defendans the latter struggled and PROPOSED AMERICAN CURRENCY issed a very lengthy statement regarding ing to secure his defeat in the forthcoming" are aware of; and Mr. Wu Han Man's It was held with respect to Florida and Mr. Sewell jumped into the water after Company, its attitude towards Chine by way of Presidential election. The interview of the for any demonstration of affection or regret. pines that the provisions of the Constitu- resisted the efforts to rescue him. contradicting suggestions in a section of the Russian Consul with the VICE-PRESIDENT He deemed it advisable to keep the hour of tion do not all of them of their own force added that it was at first thought that Press that the Government has been taking was a flagrant indiscretion, and can only his departure a secret except to his closest extend to newly-acquired territory of the defendant was insane, and he was sent Monday. Defendant had told him that the side of the North in Chinese politics result in stiffening the Government'sattitude friends, and his arrival in Hongkong on United States, but that Congress has to the Ixspital, but was discharged on

Congress Las from what has appeared in the Canton Presssions as it may see fit. the Government of Japan, the towards Russia in the important interan- Saturday was known to but for. Judging power to extend such provision or provi.

to die. His Worship discharged defen-- statement says, has had to deal with the tional difficulties now awaiting solution.

the ex-Governor Generai has quitted the city among other things legislated as to thee was sick and tired of life and wished nwent, unhonoured and unsung," and status of the inhabitants of the Philip dant on his relatives promising to look existing Government in China, notwithstand.

There were six cases of plague in yes had his departure been the pension of a pines, granting them what is called after him. Mr. Sewell, who was present ing the fact that the Republican Govern.

public: demonstration, it is prolable that it Philippine citizenship and authorising mont has not yet been officially recognise, terciny's return.

would have been a hustile one. it is absolutely falss to say that the Japanese Government is assisting one party in Chiun against the other." The Imperial kong Hotel.. Government of Japan, the statement-pro- ceeds to say, maintains an attitude of strict neutrality and shares with all outsiders the desire to pravest a further disturbance

The Daily Press.

While

HONGKONG, JESE 251, 1913.

Dr. Sun Yat-sen is staying at the Hong-

Mr. Wu Hon-man, the ex Goyer wt.. General of Canton, is stated to be still in Hongkng.

In answer to the charge, prisoner denied that he had attempted to take his life and declared

He

the Philippine Legislature to provide for in Court, was complimented by his Wor the naturalisation into Philippine citizenship for his gallantry, and Inspector ship; it has extended to the Philippines Kerr iztimated that he had reported OPIUM GROWING NEAR PEKING most of the provisions of the Bill of Mr. Sewell's gallantry to headquarters.

Rights and has extruded other constita pointsman employed on the Kowloon- The International Reform Bureau has tional provisions. By Exhibit 13 it Canton Railway was fined $15 or ou recently that there is opium growing near Peking, extended to the Philippine Islands the month for stealing an umbrella, betong We learn that the Tytam reservoir is to the north within 60 miles of the provisions of the Revised Statutes withing to Mr. R. Hancock, which that

Capital! It is north of the famous respect to extradition between the United gentleman had left in the train. prefecture. It is said that 36 villages

called for to-morrow.

sideration.

received

reliable

report

THE HIPPODROME CIRCUS.

The

THE BRITISH SOUTH AFRICA COMPANY,

LONDON, June 24th. Dr. Jameson has been elected to the

LEGISLATION,

WASHINGTON, June 24th. The President has sent a message to

currency Congress urging immediate

money reserves, and enlarging the system legislation with a view to mobilising the of credit to enable business men to take advantage of new conditions under tho

new tariff.

THE DOVER BYE-ELECTION.

LONDON, June 24th. Lord Duncancoa. Unionist, has been returned unopposed for Dover where a vacancy was created by the death of the Rt. Hon. George Wyndhamn.

THE BOXING FATALITY IN

- CANADA.

of peace. Japan's policy in regard to the overflowing-a very unusual thing for Ming tombs, in the Chang Ping Chou States and foreign countries, and it defendant failed to hand the umbrella Quiutuplo Loan is explained at considerable this time of the year.

CALGARY, June 24th. have joined together in these mountains follows that the provision of Article Six over to the station master and actually

The boxer Arthur Petkey ha ten length, and the point is emphasised that

A meeting of the Legislative Council is to plant opium, and 10 or more of these of the Constitution, respecting the force left his post to enter the train.

and of treaties, are in vigour in the Philip- the proseeds of the Loan are not to be used

found not guilty on a charge of man- The Currency with robbers have prepared arms

guns ready to fight and oppose any pines at least to the extent of extradition. for political warfare and that the foreign

slaughter by killing his opponent, the nations interested in the loan have no iu Bills are on the agenda for further con-authority which may try to dig up, the It will be seen from what I have said that

poppy new near to harvest. They have

The changes in the programme at the user Luther McCarthy, who was dos- tention of making it an excuse for meddling

many of the old guns of the Boxer time if by a citizen one means a member of a Dr. Stanley Chate, of the Eastern and expect to realize thousands of dollars civil State entitled to all of the privileges in Chinese politics. The policy of the tire

rity of this place of entertainment, and the result of a knock-out blow in a match Powers is the preserration of the indepen- Extensii Telegraph Company, at present from the poppy crap sa near to Feking of such members the Filipinos are not Hippocome Circus keep alive the popularibed as the "Arberican white hope" as

A month or so ago a proclamation against

mean crowds continue to find their way nightly at Calgary. dence of China, and the preservation of the in Coeus. is resigning his position for opp planters was issued. They tore citizens of the United States. If, how-

person owing allegiance to a sovereign to the large matshed at Causeway Bay. peace of East Asia, and the Government of health reasons and returns to England it down and now defy the Government. over, by the word citizen we

and conversely entitled to the protection The present week brings the period of Japan, like in the interests of the Empire next month. It will interest many in

exhibition in Hongkong to a close, and of China, "absolutely refuses to follow the Hongkong to know that the small com

of that sovereign they are citizens. advice of those who want the Government munity at Cocos includes at present, four to plunge into (la vortex of Chinese polities members of the Telegraph Company's and assist one party against the other." It staff well-known in Hongkong-Messrs. as not clear from the datement itself gutt, Matson, Young and Beattie,

The Chines Minister of Forestry is

group for a reported to be negotiating with a banking eurity for which will be mines, and forests in the Three Eastern Provinces. ;

loan of £6,000,000, the

It

"incorporated into the United States" follows further that if by the words we mean having been taken into the

those who have not yet patronized the Hippodrome Circus should avail then selves of the opportunity..

OBITUARY,

LONDON, June 24th.. The death is announced of Sir Jonathan

FR.S., the noted consulting surgeon." Hutchinson, F.R.C.S., M.D., LL.D.,