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furnishi also a large force for the mush- advertised Expedition "to punish" Yvan SHIR-KAI. While we can have no admira- Lion for an Army which first proclaime itself disloyal to the constituted Government of the country and then within a month &disloyal to the new masters it bad sworn to servo, their desertion of CHAN KWING MING

CANTON CRISIS

RELIEVED.

CITAN KWING MING IN HONGKONG.

Governor-General of Canton, arrived in Mr. Chen Kwing Ming, the fugitive

THE TUTUH'S STAFF. Practically all of the officials in the Tutuh's Yamen fled at the same time as the Tutuh, taking away with them all. the money that could be found, and the Yamen was in a state of topsy-turvydom.

SEARCHING FOR THE FUGITIVE.

yesterday that Mr. Chan Kwing-ming was Owing to + rumour in circulation

coming to Hongkong by the steamer Honem, a large crowd of people assem bled on the Hongkong, Canton and Muco

So immediately despatched two officers to PROVISIONAL TUTER APPOINTED, Upon hearing this, Commander-in-Chief steamers' wharf to witness his arrival.

But all were disappointed.

Foremost

and his cause is to be welcomed for the Hongkong at noon yesterday on board advise the Chamber of Commerce of whet amongst those to board the Honam when

reason it has averted a good deal of bloodshed and brought the rising to an end sooner than it would have been possible to hope for, had they offered anything like a CHEMISTS, DRUGGISTS AND determined resistance to the forces which the PRESIDENT ordored to quell the revolt. More than sufliciout barm has already boun Chemiere By AppoINTMENT TO HE. THE done by the criminal act of folly which

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CHAN KWING MING committed at the bidding of a mischievous group of agitators animated by jealousy and hatred and

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MACAO.

[FROB OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

ROBBERIES IN CITY. The Colony is full of refugcen, and one have seen to the efficient policing of the would suppose that the authorities would.

eity. The truth is that the Colony was never so badly policed as it is at the present time. Robberies aro frequently Pressmen, who interrogated officers and accurring in different parts of the city, had the bearing of an official, and a large policeman.

and it seems vain to hope that cries for passengers. One Chinese gentleman, who

help will procure the assistance of t

not speak English, bat an interpreter was singled out for an interview. He could Victoria Cinematograph, was

On Saturday night, after

near S. Domingo Street, as he was pro- soon found and the passenger subjected to|cceding to his home. He was severely

she made fast were a number of local

Shunt Chon Heuer, the fugitive tive bodies was at once called, at which Generalissimo" of the rebel forces, is the cancellation of the independence of retinue of followers, was particularly eleven o'clock, Mr. J. Braga, of the

and Commander-in-Chief So was unanim Kwangtung was unanimously endorsed

General: ously elected Provisional Governor-

reported to be at Macau, a guest of Mr. Sun Mei, a brother of Dr. Sun Yat-sen.

It is believed that Mr. Chan Kwing Ming has also gone there from Hongkong. and that Dr. Sun Yat-sen himself, who is

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away.

attacked

a lot of questioning. He stated that x}]] beaton and robbed of all the money and At about four o'clock in the afternoon, was quiet when he left Canton, and that valuables he had upon his persen. An I utterly lacking the qualities which make for aid to be on the way down from Shans and muskets were also discharged by the asked if he was an official in the late

several guns were fired and many rifles he thought the trouble was over. When alarm was raised, but no policeman came practical statesmanship. Thousands of hai 4 Fonchow, will also be going there soldiers encamped on the North Parade prised. but denied the fact and hurried armed robbery, and here, too, no police- to his assistance. On the same night in peace-loving traders have been brought to

Government lo scened somewhat sur. S: Lourenco's Street there was another THE ACTING TUTUH Ground. Pedestrians were fleeing hither the verge of rain by the suspension of

DISAPPEARS.

and thither and the shopa near by quickly The Honen brought down business and by the depreciation of the

News reached the Colony late last night closed their doors.

man was apparently within hearing of No information has smaller number of passengers than the

A much the calls for help. There was a similar occurrence at the "Volong." Unless the Governor sees that the City is more eff Canton is practically at au end. Like so it would appear that the exodus fron

wise, she had only an ordinary cargo, and which Cantonese mereliants and others an officer explained that most of the goods wished to ship to Hongkong for safety had already arrived here.

I

currency notes resulting from this act of that General So, who had been appointed yet come to hand regarding this disturb river steamers have been bringing lately, ciently paliced, I feel sure I shall have

in three strengths. Strong Meties, madness. It is a matter for regret that the

arch-rebels have managed to elude capture though we can surely regard their future influence upon the populace as entirely Bogligible so long as the memory of this vory bitter experience endures. The fact that there has been no sorious fighting should enable the population of the city and the surrounding districts to settle down the more quickly to a resumption of their avocations--though the latest news suggests very strongly that the soldiery are getting entirely beyoud control. We trust this may prove not to be the case, and we would fain believe that it will be a long time before the people allow themselves to be again influenced to the same extent by a small but organised gang of sedition. mongers and self-seekers. It cannot be too strongly insisted that the founda- in Chiva is peace and concord, and it must tion of all progress and dovolopment | be recognised that the Perfect Republic in China can only be attained by long years of education, not merely political, but educational in its broadest sense. The

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to act as Governor-General pending the arrival of General Lang, had disappeared and that a state of anarchy prevailed in the City. What this means precisely in not clear but as there was also an authen- tic report that Chan Kwai Wa, the Superintendent of Police, had sought refuge on the Settlement, it is to be feared that

£ serious situation has -developed."

Lates news, however, reported the city to be more peaceful. General Cheng, of the Artillery, consented to act as Provisional Tutab, and the Police Superintendent returned to the City.

HOW THE TROOPS TURNED

AGAINST THE TUTUH.

THE PROVISIONAL TUTUH'S PROCLAMATION.

welcome

news

CANTON, August 5th. Yesterday afternoon, at about half past three, news travelled all over the City that the independence of Kwangtung had been cancelled and that Chan Kwing age with a firm hand, and at the samo time ming and Sham Chun Hren had quietly to promote all practicable measures aiming left Canton by the express train for at turning these ruffians into honest, Hongkong. As a matter of fact neither industrious and law-abiding citizens. Until of then traveled by train-ED.] this is done, until true patriotism is fostered

This and developed and permeates the entire

gave unbounded joy social organism, republican government is and the relief of the people at being able a dream beyond the pale of practical to speak freely after the stringent pro- politics. It may be worthy aspiration, hibition of the liberty of speech can better but it can only be reached by slow pro- bo imagined than explained. gression, and not by a long jump.

were fired in abundant quantities and at 7 o'clock in the evening, when the news was definitely confirmed, the noise of crackers was deafening, the enthusiasm displayed by the people being even greater than on the occasion of the over- throw of the Manchus

There was a rainfall of nearly 32 inches at Baguio, the Philippine hill resort, on Tuesday, July 28th.

The report of the Hongkong and Shang bai Banking Corporation for the half year appears on page f.

There were 23 cases of plague (21 fatal) in the Colony last week The total since the first of January down to yesterday was 276.

Crackers

From the time the independence of Kwangtung was declared, the soldiers. of the Gurner General's action, have been freely expressing disapproval and asserting loyalty to the Central Government. Chung Ding Kay, the Commander-in-Chief of the 1st Division, tu Chan Kwing- on Tore than one occasion,

ance, but it is reported that it arose out

disturbance has been reported: of some misunderstanding, Beyond this

TELEGRAM TO PEKING.

The Provisional. Tutab sent the follow ing telegram to the President, the Cabinet, the Houses of Parliament and the War

Office:-

|

hofors long. some sensational occurrences to report

OPIUM-SMUGGLING.

just before the expiry of their contract seized on the promises of the Yau-song. "Yu-Cheng," the late opinn farmers,

(the new farmers) a great quantity of illicitly imported. Where this opium ce boiled opium, which, it is alleged, had been. from I am unable to learn. It came in caske and pots. According to the local regula- native city at the time of her departure.tions, the importation of boiled opium is

With the approval of the whole off yesterday afternoon from Canton, bring- The steamer Wing On arrived in port the military circle, the declaration of ing some 500 passengers. Her officers had independence has been cancelled and nothing to report, all being quiet in the have been elected by the Nine Charitable Institutions, the 72 Guilds and other ciroles as Provisional Governor-General and Civil Governor. I have just assum. ed my duties, and beg to report that the military and the public are very pesce: ful."

were dispatched to all the other provinces Telegrams in somewhat similar term

and the district magistrates.

A CONFERENCE CALLED. Provisional Tutuh So is sent out

CANTON TREASURER ARRIVES IN

HONGKONG

When the Heungshan arrived in port on Tuesday evening many members of the

him was so keen that they all apparently potics force bearded her to look for Mr. Chan Kwing-ming, and their search for

overlooked the fact that there might be other Cantonese officials on board. The

invitations to all circles to delegate search for Chan Kwing-ming proved representatives to the Tutuh's Xamen to fruitless, but his wife was found to be. this afternoon. The main object of this however, was the Provincial Treasurer, attend a conference which is being held

among the passengers. An important meeting is to discuss the necessary steps Mr. Lin Cheong Kai, who landed with personage whe was entirely overlooked, to be taken to preserve the peace of Kwangtung.

THE PROCLAMATION. following proclamation:-

Provisional Tutuh So has issued the

several secretaries and clerks.

INFLUX OF REFUGEES BY RAIL. We understand that during the past "Whereas the independence of this eight days between 20,000 and 25,000 Province has been cancelled and exong by the Canton-Kowloon Railway.

Chinese passengers have come to Hong Tatuli Chan Kwing Ming has gone away, and whereas I have been elected Provisional Governor-General and Civil Governor

Chamber,

by the

REFUGEES FROM KAU- KONG. · The West River steamer Tai On, which

prohibited except when special permission has been obtained, The caso is now. engaging the attention of the Court.

THE GUNBOAT.

Macan is leaving for Canton to-day.

It is reported that our river, gunboat

CORRESPONDENCE.

HONGKONG AND THE SABBATH, [TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG

fact that a certain act of jurisprudenco DAILY PRESS."}

prevents indulgence in sporte in Houg BIE,-1 wish to call attention to the

kong on the Sabbath. It is supposed that the makers of such law deem that sports, indulged in on the Sabbath, are not con- ducive of good morals; another similar act of jurisprudence countenances saloons to remain open on the Sabbath, horro racing on the Sabbath, the operation of billiard tables on the Sabbath, and the existence of a few other things that aro not conducive of good morale,

The baseball

aggregation of the

of Commerce, the Nine Charitable arrived in port early yesterday morning, P.M.9.8 Manchuria, who cannot get off ·

Institutions, the 72 Guilds, the Mer brought a large number of Chinese women chants Association for Maintaining and children passengers from Kau Kong,

on any other day, attempted to play n Pence, the Kwangtung Volunteer Corps, a port near Samehui. She also brought Wilmington on the Sabbath at the Happy game with the aggregation of the U.S.S. the Self-Governing Association and the on the passengers of the steamer Shun Lee, Valloy grounds, but were stopped by an Military and Police circles: I have which was towed into Kongmoon disabled. to-day assumed office and have removed The Tai On had an uneventful voyage, that allowed in Hongkong on the Sabbath.

official saying that sports into the Tutuh's Tamen to perforní my

were not part of the Delta being quieter than usualWe ask, is it any more a refraction of the duties.

and the traffic less. The Chinese gunboats continue to do patrol duty and convoy the river steamers along the river.

1 request the soldiers and the people to obey the law and preserve order.

li anyone should seek revenge or kill disobey orders and create trouble, ho anybody in cold blood or, in general, shall be severely punished.

POLICE ACTIVITY.

law for a game of baseball to be played on the Sabbath than a game of golf? Both are forms of diversion and amuse- ment, though baseball gives pleasure for The activity of the police has been very ask, if au exhibition of that good, clean- ʼn store while golf only to one, I again noticeable during the last week. Both cut sport is any the less conducive of good I, Sun Chao, have but little virtue Superintendents and and ability and am incompetent to fill watching the arrival of incst steamers and

men have been morals than a game of gol-of my responsible office; but, as I have have been frequently seen on the railway.proceed, though our friends on the golf The baseball game was not allowed to been clected by the various circles and On one occasion the Captain Superinten links were undisturbed. in view of the present situation, I must, dent of Police, searched a train from the was not permitted on account of its being The ball game to the best of my ability, perform the first carriage to the last in quout of fleeing sacrilege, but the same law that makes a difficult task. The full responsibility Chinese officials. falls on me, so that I cannot but actTHE EXACT VALUE OF FOOCHOW. on the Sabbath countenances the salons. game of baseball-sacrilege when played righteously and impartially, and I hereby request the Military and the

remain open, the billiard tables Police to take note of this.""

operate, horse racing in season, and a

other things. Is it fair play “A LOVER OF JUSTICE,

other institutions have jointly issued a REFUGEES REQUESTED TO RETURN.

circular asking all refugees to return to The Chamber of Commerce and several

Canton.

Lieut. C. V. de G. Edge, 2nd Ba. Duke had reported this of Cornwall's Light Infantry, has been ming appointed Aido-de-Camp B Major but was severely reprimanded by Chan General F. H. Kelly, C.B. HONGKONG, AUGUST 6TH, 1913.

for his pains, and common report said The troops at Kowloon paraded yester. Chung and several of his subordinate Tas dramatically sudden, ending of the day for inspection by Major-General officers had been put under arrest The rising against YUAN SUTH-KAI in Canton H. Kelly, C.B., the new General Oflicer climax, however, was not reached until charly shows how slight was the popular Commanding the Troops in South China, the 2nd day of this month, when four sympathy with the movement. So far as the

sergeants belonging to the 2nd Division, A Manila newspaper states that Mr. declared themselves opposed to the inde- civil population is concerned, it was made T. C. Welch and Mr. Farland, who have pendence of Kwangtung and were ordered abundantly clour from the first that what been in Hongkong for some time in con- by Chan Kwing-ming to be decapitated ever opinions might be held regarding the nection with the Sotto case, will return notice giving a list of these unfortunate conduct of the affairs of the country by the to Manila to-morrow by order of the officers alleged crimes was ordered by PRESIDENT, there existed an overwhelming Governor-General. Con600Glis of opinion in the Southern

Chau to be posted on the walls of the Provinces-au in Canton particularly firmed the conviction of Ling Sing, autinous, but were calmed down by their

barracks. At this, the soldiers became and against a recourse to civil war in the expecta member of the crew of the Rubi, for officers. Yesterday afternoon, they became tion that ideal government on republicaninhaling and smoking opium without insubordinate again, and Bo Sun Cho, lines could be obtained by such means. The troops alone have been the uncertain factor in the situation. It had, however, for days past been fairly obvious that & rabble soldiery such as Kwangtung possesses could not be counted upon to stand their ground after the frat shock of battle, So long as the opposing force Was Bot within measurable distance

The Suprenie Court of Manila has con.

permission," but modified the sentence to one of four months' imprisonment and o fine of 300 pesGS.

Lient-Colonel A. C.

Watson, 11th

the Commander-in-Chief of the 2nd Division, took advantage of this oppor tunity to declare the declaration of independence abrogated. His action com manded the instant endorsement of the Raputs, has been selected for appoint troops, who cheered big heartily and con- ment as Commandant of the 6th Rajputs tinuously as he made his short but much. at Hongkong, and will take up his duties welcomed speech. Thus the political farco early in September next. Lieut.-Colonel was ended and the fear of the terrible of the city, so Watson joined the Wiltshire Regiment in fighting that had been threatening to tako long as pay in silver co.us was forthcoming 1886, and was appointed to the Indian place in Canion, was banished from the and the Governor-General was willing Army in 1888. and able to entertain them with feasts, they Hazara Campaign of 1891, and for his

He took part in the minds of the public. were to all appearances loyal to his services was awarded the medal and clasp. standard; but as the opposing force drew near, their simulated courage failed, or they formed a more correct. estimate of the

SALE OF THE WING HON."

TUTUR'S YAMEN ATTACKED.

At 10 am. yesterday morning, some of the soldiers stationed Dear the Ngau Wong Temple opened fire on the Tutub's future possibilities for themselves and for sank at her moorings in Macao Harbour, to the building. Upon hearing the firing The steamer Wing Hon which bently Yamen, but no serious damage was done the country at large. At the elorenth bour CHAN KWING MING found himself yesterday by Mr. G. P. Lammert for have fled at once eud, later, he was seen was sold in Hongkong at public auction of guns, Chan Kwing-ming is stated to deserted by the Army on which he had 843,000. counted, not only to protect the independence the worse for her submersion as she came horse-back, clad in an old long coat and The vessel is apparently little passing through Cheung Tong Street on of the province of Kwangiung, but to to Hongkong under her own steam.

wearing a straw hat. Hie whiskers had bron shaved off, so it is reported.

THE CANTON VOLUNTEERS.

We take the following from the Foochow Echo :-

to

responsible for this action cabled Yuan Shih-kai that Pukien was against him. with the Southern party, those who were

Having decided to throw in their lotfew

There is grim humor in his reported veply :--" Of no interest, but do not toyil

The volunteers were on duty last night, the selt tax or the Custome."

it is understood that they will continue to patrol the City every night

normal conditions have been concerned have but the wit to see it.

There is food for reflection bere, if those

THE CURRENCY.

"

FAIRPLAY AND BASEBALL,”

THE OPENING OF THE PANAMA CANAL

LENGTHY CHINESE TRADING CREDIT.

An interesting controversy has arisen about the first ship which is to pass through the Panama Canal. There is a restored.

strong movement in favour of giving a 53 WELCOMING. GENERAL LUNG.

Spanish vessel the honour and of suggest- Messrs. Shum Pak Chu and Chau Gami

ing to the Spanish Government that it Tsee (leading members of the Chamber of of the Head Mistresses Association, which by Balboa on the royage in which he At the thirty-ninth annual conference should send over a replica of the ship used Commerce) sailed for Hongkong yester-protest was uttered against the unneces- let the Fram, the ship of Captain Amund was concluded at Cheltenham, a valuable discovered the Pacific. Another idea is to day en route to Shiu Hing to welcome sary and burdensome multiplicity of cn's South Polar expedition, have the General Lung Chai Kwong, who, it is examinations. said,, will be appointed Commender-in- easily

Examinations cannot honour, while other people favour an Chief of the Kwangtung Army.

or conveniently be abolished American vessel, such as the Ningara, altogether, but it is pretty generally Admiral Peary's flagship. recognised nowadays that they afford à little bit and Government notes were the formation of character and the ripen Business instantly began to look up a As the predent, Miss Douglas, said, for very inconclusive test of mental capacity. quoted at 72 per cent, their face value ining of talent, much less excitement and relation to sub coins, as against 68 per The saine assertion is true of the Univer-business of Harbin is the almost universal much more prace are needed in the schools, A surprising feature of tho import cent. before the news was eirculated.

sitles Examinations, no doubt, keep idle prevalence of the long credit system, states TROOPS RECALLED TO CANTON.

pupils up to the mark, but a private, the Consular report dealing with China. rapid survey of work, something like the Many Russian and Chinese storekeepers The troops sent from Canton to Sam-collections" at Oxford, would have that are supplied by German and Russian firms shai to oppose the advance of General effect. An examination is obviously not with goods on six, nine, and even fifteen Lung are being recalled.

a bad thing in itself, but only becomes so months credit. Some of the largeet local when disproportionato inportance is stores obtain their supplies of American CANTONESE SOLDIERS JOIN THE

attached to it. A number of little hardware and British goods through KWANGSI ARMY

examinations, the results of which were German and other Continental sources,

Cantonese troops passed over to Generaled as mountain top after mountain top, the most part wisely demand cash on

never publisked to the world, might even because the latter are prepared to According to information brought by bo advantageous. It is only when business ou the credit system, whereas the the river boats yesterday, 10,000 of the examination after examination is regard- British aud American manufacturers fur Lung's banner just before his expected climas after climax, that the true ends delivery or in advanoz arrival in Canton.

of education are apt to be forgotten.