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Dr. Hirai, Japanese adviser to China TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS.|TELEGRAMS.

the best advantage. We have seen it stated that the Tutah of Kwangtung, for instance, on railway matters, has arrived in has had under his command something like | Peking.

stata of sixty thousand troops; yet a terrorism secus to prevail over the greater part of the Province. Armed banditti are rating about looting by night and by day,

clan fights on a large scale are taking place, and a very large percentage of the population deems it necessary to carry arms. Peaceful traders are afraid to travel on had or oB The the river without an armed escort. Provincial Assembly has shown itself to be WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. greatly concerned by the lawlessness provail- ing in the country districts and bas demanded that the troops. instead of boing retained in and about Canton for ehow purposes, shall I sent out to do the work for which they are paid." Similar conditions seem to be prevailing in many other Provinces How unch trade and commerce are hampered and restricted in omegnene, caused be narasured, in all

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THE RESIGNATION OF JAPAN'S WAR MINISTER..

TOKYO, June 25th, The resignation of Baron Kigoshi, the Minister for War, is a complete.

[INKOVCH REUTER'S AGENCY.] THE BALKAN SITUATION.

LONDON. June 25th. The departure of the Tear and family on a yachting tour in the Finnish President Poincaré arrived at Spithead | Skerries is regarded as debuting some lightening of the Eastern situation, on board the fearle, the warships firing i salute of twenty-one gous. He was met which, nevertheless, continues obscure,

If M. Pasics be re-appointed Premier it surprise. It is the result of a pro- by the Prince of Wales and was most

will be interpreted as meaning that posal that officers on the retired list cordially greeted, after which he took

the War and Navy Departments. train for London, salutes being again moderation has triumphed over the war should be eligible for the portfolios of Baron Kigoshi favoured the scheme Roumania, which is likely to make heavy demands upon an aggrandised Bulgaria and is ready to mobilise at a moment's for two extra Army divisions in moderating the bellicoseness of Bulgaria.rected. notice, will be an important factor in Korea which has also been resur-

BELGRADE, June 5th.

Dr. Wu Ting-fang is mentioned for the Premiership. It is stated, however, that President Yuan Shih-kai desires Dr. Wu Ting fang to proceed to the United fired. States as a special envoy to thank the United States Government for the recogni- Victoria tion of the Republic of China. Dr. Wu

On the French President arriving at Station, London, the King Ting-fang, it is understood, would agree stepped forward and grasped his hand, to remain in Washington if it could be afterwards converging for a few moments to need for the Chinese Mission to be The hand played the Marseillaise.

raised to the rank of an Embassy.

The

party in Servia.

The attitude of

M. Pasies will re-construct the Cabinet Ministers of War and

President and the King then proceeded to St. James' Palace through bedecked and troup-lined streets, the vast crowds enwithout, the

shortly. President bowing repeatedly. route shouting "Vive Poincaré," and the Justice, and he will go to B. Petersburg

It is reported that Servia has accepted arbitration at the instance of Great Bri- tain, who support the Russian stand-

M. Pichon, the French Foreign Minis

Other in the party wall between Nos. 44 and 46ter, was presented to the King. that he should report the matter to the French visitors were presented to Mr. polic. They in turn communicated with the Públic Works Department, who had Asquith and H.R.H. the Duke of Con-point. the building shord up, after which the naught. There was a brilliant company occupants were allowed to re-enter the of members of the Royal Family, mem-

hers of the Cabinet, peers, etc. place and remove their belongings,

procession of six carriages was headed by Petersburg the King and President Poincare, in the settlement. second carriage being the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Connaught.

SERIOUS AFFAIR ON THE PEAK

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The collapse of the Chinese, tenement Por Case For much they may be in sympathy with the

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"To Pacify Middle Kingdom";, and the Middle Kingdom." When one observes the turn events are taking in China it may well be wondered whether YUAN's sons are to fill their appointed destinies an Republican Presidents or Imperial Monarche.

THE HIPPODROME CIRCUS.

A BOX WHICH DECEIVED A GALANT POLICEMAN.

The

The situation is regarded with optimisen in Belgrade, and it is now believed that The the four Premiers will confer in St.

and

2. arrange peaceful

Later President Poincaré and M.

SPEECH BY THE KING.

The

TURKISH POLITICS.

CONSTANTINGPLE, June 25th. Twelve of the conspirators, who were

They showed the utmust bravery, some giving short addresses.

FARM LABOURERS ON STRIKE.

DISTURBANCES IN LIVERPOOL.

LONDON, June 25th.

À SERIOUS CLAN FIGHT.

ABOUT TWENTY THOUSAND PEOPLE

PARTICIPATING.

A Canton correspondent writes:

A dan fight of the worst description has been going on for the last two weeks at Showui. It seems that a feud between the two old enemics, the Chans and Luns, has broken out afresh. The Chane have more followers, and in their bitter- they have Dess it is alleged that outraged women and phildren of the opposing clans. The outraged clan Lura called other clans to their aid, and the It is Ips have joined in the affray. further stated that the aid of the neigh- bouring brigands has been asked for and given and in all about 17,000 to 20,000 people have engaged in this terrible affray. Forts have been temporarily put up on both sides, and a large number of Bghting men have lost their lives. Cartridges are largely in demand and 830 a. 100 is being offered.

At first the Canten authorities did not take the matter seriously, and sent up about 200 men accompanied by eight Red Cross members. These 200 men were hope: lessly outnumbered, and were asked by

As

A serious incident, which fortunately; had no untoward resuits, took place on the Teak Tearaway on Tuesday morning. The ascending car leaving at nine o'clock, Pichon, accompanied by the King's through someone having interfered with escort of Life Guards, drove to Bucking-condemned for enmplicity in the assassina Anham Palace, and visited Their Majesties. tion of the Grand Vizier, were publicly the points, took the wrong line. necident was only averted by the prompti-The distinguished visitors were again executed in Bayazid Square. tude of the conductor in applying the ovated en raude. brake. Mr. C. B. Buyers, who reported the matter to the police, stated that the

At the banquet given in the evening at points were interfered with during the temporary, absence of the signalman. A Buckingham Palace, the King in welcom small hoy employed by a contractor working President Poincaré spoke of the ing in the vicinity is suspected.

A strike has broken out among the farm the combatants to clear out. This polite request was readily complied with. The turies between the two countries.

Red Cross mel. police have the matter in hand and are advantageous intercourse of many cen-

result had been a steady growth of deep bourers in the North West and Lancap of tho making investigations.

Since the shire, and is proving disastrous to however, "were gratefully accepted by mutual respect and goodwill..

farmers. Produce is deteriorating, and the fighting clans, but they proved amicable agreement of 1904 the two

ties. A further band of Red Cross nations had been drawn together by a the price of cabbages in Liverpool has unable to cope with all the casual- The new programme at the Hippodrome growing sense of unity of interest advanced to six times the ordinary value.men were sent from Canton, consisting of

Some disturbances have arisen, strikers eight doctors and three students. Circus provides plenty of variety før the and identity of purpose.

stant aim of both Governments," holding up waggons bound for Liverpool. they were proceeding, together with other numerous patrons of the show.

One of the new features the other night His Majesty said, is the cause of

An elderly-

Our common intereste a comie interlude. looking gentleman, wearing a battered peace chiefly..

for that clow co-operation straw hat, and accompanied by a charm- lie in

His purpose. Continuing, ing damsel, rather heavily veiled, were blessed observed occupying seats near the ring Majesty emphasized the inestimable ad-

vantage of a spirit at matual as ordinary spectators, and during the progress of a dance by two artistes, the young lady jumped up from her seat and idence and frankness between France and

Sho

Great Britain in dealing with the grave attempted to imitate the dancera.

-problems of the past months, and the Mr. Tetsularo Auki, formerly Commer-was-xouwingly very roughly handled

an in

effort her companion

her, but she cial Attaché in Hongkong, has been by

eluded satisfaction of reflecting that all the restrain elected a director of the Industrial Bank to

him, and got into the ring and com- great Powers concerned had consulted Japan.

menced to dance. The old man followed. An inquiry is made for John Porter her in assumed rage and endeavoured to together and worked for peace. Calhoun, who was last heard of in Hongpall her out, without avail, and later the Majesty paid a high compliment to the George introduced

pair revealed themselves as Big. Marini statemanship and scientific repute of dealing with various notable defects intended a hand to save the lives of the kong in 1881. He is now entitled to a

This "stunt" is President Poincaré, and hoped most the Insurance Act. and Miss Alberta. small share of an estate in America.

perhaps familiar to many, but the acting

and the relations of the two countries was good enough to deceive not a few insincerely that France's glorions future the audience.

The English mail of the 24th May was delivered in London on the 24th June.

The funeral of the late Mr. Sung Chao-jen takes place to-day at Shanghai. Several small landslides have occurred in the leak district as the outcome of the heavy rains.

A Chinese assistant

accountant attempted to commit suicide on Tuesday by jumping from Blake Pier into the He was rescued by sampan Jarbour. people and the police, and removed to the hospital.

The railways from Haukow to Canton and Szechuan are to be placed under the dirret control of the Ministry of Com munications. Vice-Minister Feng Puan ing has been ordered to proceed to Hankow at once to take charge of the Jeme Tien-yow will remain railway. Managing Director and he will, at the same time, act as expert for the Ministry.

wax

"The cou-

Con-

ANOTHER

Chinese passengers, up the river the honts HUNGER STRIKER."

as they approached Kum-chuk Pass (in Shan Tak district) were attacked from Loxnox, June 25th.

land by pirates, who peremptorily Mr. Clayton, a chemist who was com-

directed that the boats should be stoppel. mitted to prison last week for taking Upon the boats speeding to evade part in the Suffragette Conspiracy, has them, the pirates fired killing four been released as the outcome of hunger passengers and wounding many others, Red Cross them being two arnong striking.

meu. When this attack on the boats was going on the boat people appealed _to_the_Chinese gunboa! Leny Krang

the sailors but to help them, the gunboat, instead of helping the poor boat people and their passengers, quietly looked on all the while," and "never, exe

His

THE INSURANCE ACT.

CHANCELLOR INTRODUCES AMENDMENTS-

LONDON, June 25th. In the House of Commons Mr. Lloyd an amending Bill

THE CHANCELLOR TO TAKE A REST.

poor passengers though they had machine guns on board their gunboat.

The Chinese authorities sent. The Chancellor of the Exchequer has strong rainforcement to quell the dis Among such, we learn, was a European would continue in unimpaired intimacy been ordered a few days' rest by his turbance, on Monday morning. No one

and vitality.

THE PRESIDENT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENTS,

President Poincuré, in reply, expressed

constable who happened to be present on The apparent roughness of the duty. freatment of the lady by the disreputable. looking old man who was with her go incensed the constable that he jumped into his thanks for the warm welcome accorded the ring and began to deal very forcibly witli him. Explanations were promptly him, and alluded to the Anglo-French made and the representative of the law friendship of to-day, as being rooted in He also extolled the retired from the ring as much amused at his gallant impaise as were the spectators the popular soul.

recent work of France and Britain in of the unachearsed little addition to the evening's entertaiument,

maintaining peace.

doctor.

MINISTERS AND MARCONI SHARES.

seems to understand why the Chiness authorities have withdrawn troops from the country districts and amassed them all in Canton for the last two or three wePĪTS. The country districts are absolutely at the mercy of the pirates and brigands. GREAT RECEPTION OF ATTORNEY-GENERAL. LONDON, June 25th.

VISIT OF A FAMOUS MAGICIAN. Sir Rafus Isaacs whs given a great

A most

attractive interesting and reception by his constituents at Reading.

personality, in the person of Malini, the He added. This A resolution was adopted, with four dis- world-famous magician and conjurer, has Ir is very evident that we are on the eve of

holiday tour round the globe. important developments in China. The

SUICIDE OF A CHINESE GENERAL hearty welcome will excite a general scuți- sentients, condemning “the vile and gross arrived in the Colony from Manila, on a Malini differs from other of his craft recent dismissals of recalcitraat Tutulis and

Following a visit to the War Office in ment of joy and gratitude among my calumnies" on the Attorney-General, and The friendship beassuring Sir Rufus Isaacs of the cou

in many ways. He does not carry an various military changes indicate with

Peking, on the 19th inst., General Chiang fellow-countrymėn.

ounce of apparatus and performs bis sufficient clearness that the PESIDENT has

The Central Tea Traders Association Feng-chin, Director of the Military tween the two countries is deeply infidence of the electors.

Sir Rufus Isaacs, in acknowledgment, remarkable tricks with articles gathered made up his mind that more drastic mea.

of Japan, of which Mr. Kalei Otani of Training College ni Paoting-fu, com-

There might from his audience. He is a distinctly sures are needed if stability is to be obtained

Yokohama is the President, luas decided mitted suicide, prior to which he had planted in the minds of bath populaces, |

we are tuld of performing in any big in the government of the country. From the set-up-a-tea house in the proposed formed-students of his intention to take and history and time will develop it.recapitulated his defence. many rumours and authentic reports Panama Pacific Exhibition to advertise his life. It appears that General Chiang The blessings of the understanding have still be noxious weeds attempting to raise unconventional man, and has a horror emanating from Peking the deduction can Japanese ten.

their heads, he said, but he would let

drawing-room audience. He had a great them remain. He was satisfied with the hall or theatre, and greatly favours the resolution of the Hongg of Commons.

Togne among London Society some while safely be made that military rule is to be

wizardry, and HOAX.

wonderful ago, his made more effective in the country than is

AN AERIAL" One report from

his jovial and cheerful personality at present the case

LONDON, June Poth.

gaining for him immense popularity. LONDON, June 25th. Peking ways that the Government intends

the late King The story of the fell of Mr. FairbairnHe appeared before to abolish all Tutubships and to divide

At the Magistracy yesterday a Chinese

Mr. J. H. Taylor won the open golf.

Edward at a command performance, and China into five large military districts, the

was charged with wantonly discharging

championship at Hoylake with a score of into the Thames from a dying machine is

elaborato hoax. counnanders of which will be under the

an air gun and injuring another Chinese,

01. The other seures were:-Ray (last Jan Ministry of War. The new order, it is said, will be instituted first in the province employed at the Hippodrome Cireus, as

The Russian Legation last week made year's champion), 12; Vardon, 12; account in the morning papers

Taylor's gave a story to the effect that Fairbairn of Kiangsi, which will be united with the the result of which he had lost the sight

of an eye. Mr. Grist, who appeared for representations to the Waichiaopu to the Moran, 3:3; Bonvufi, 315; and McDermots amplified in the evening papers, which

effect that the Chinese petice at Tsitsihar (the American champion), 315.

swam two miles ashore, provinces of Hu, Hupeh and Anhui

the defendant, suggested that the case was

last week arrested a Russian journalist

victory was meest popular. as ona district. with Vice-President L

one for the civil court, and that it should whom the police, bambooed and kept in YUN-BONG ns_district commander. Some take the form of an action for damages. custody for three days before the Russ an colour is given to this report by the Mr. Lo d'Almade, who prosecuted, said authorities learned of his arrest. Reply- ing to a Russian request for the man's announcement of the new arrangements that the case was nigre serious than was

releast. the Tsitsilar Tutab said the which the President desires to make for at first thought, as the sight of the other police had done right in effecting the the government the province of eye was affected. Inspector McHardy did arrest, as the man was a Russian spy: Russians thereupon made strong local was representations and secured the journal-

ist's release.

of

For this object, the association has already put aside 30,000 yen and has applied to the Department of Agriculture and Commmeres for a haunty of the same amount.

Kwangtung. It is obtious that the military not bear this out, and the case forces of the country are not employed to adjourned.

GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.

was disappointed at not receiving finas-brou appreciated by the two Cloveruments cinl support from the War Office during the grave events of the past General Chiang, says Reuter's correspor- ¦ months." dent, was a man of splendid character and exeptional ability. He was trained in Japan and Germany. Many foreign an} Chinese friends deplore his sad death. ARREST OF ALLEGED RUSSIAN SPY.

HOME CRICKET.

LONDON, June 25th. In the drawn game between Essex and Surrey the points went to the former..

Northamptonshire beat Yorkshire by nie wickets at Northampton.

A circumstantial also entertained their present "Majesties

It appears that there was no flight.

THE KING OF UGANDA.

was

LONDON, June 29th. The King of Uganda had an audience with His Majesty King George on Tuesday.

the King and Queen, when Prince and Since leaving. San Francisco, Malini's tour has been a great" Princess of Wales.

shecess. In Tokyo he gave a special performatice for the Prince at the Peers? Club and his works created, wonderment. in Manila, He gave a private perform ance at the Hongkong Hotel last evening, and showed himself to be at the top of his

profession.