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PEKING NOTES,

FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.}.

PERING, August 24th.'"

NO REWARDS FOR REBELS.

The combination which operates in Peking under the style of the Government of China is surely testing the confidence

of those who wish to believe that it really is responsible for its actions.

it constantly endeavours to prove that it is not. Two reraarkable declarations

of the kind have been made within one day and that day the last to pass, to wit, yesterday.

But other contradictions have preceded these so often that the volte fact seems

tou have become a habit,

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH, 1913.

There were many who realised that the to assist, bas been at work for some time ex-Chief Justice of Hongkong coult on the new Constitution for China. Assist the Chinese Government materially and they bent every effort to secure for hits definitive appointments. Among these was Ma Liang, an old official of some influence, but still not authcient to over-ride the objections which the British Legation lodged against the appointment

of Sir Francis,

During the past year, therefore, Sir Francis has been compelled apparently to stand out in the cold, but has enjoyed the peculiar privilege of being a sart of naofficial adviser,

He has managed to secure the car of some oficiala, and particularly that of Liang Shih-yi, the nower behind the Presidential chair, and occasionally he has had certain advice Last evening there emanated from the In this respect he is more fortunate than acepted and seen action taken upon it. President's Paince & circular to all the regularly appointed advisers, wheye foreign correspondicator honourable position id-is the Government will correspondents" as it styles them-form the subject of comment later on. announcing that the Government did not

Naturally enough, Sir Francis collides at any time offer rewards for the heads with the foreigu Legations immediately of ti

rebel leaders the erstwhile he begins to act in any manner calculate heroes" of the revolution i

to ingratiate himself with the Chinese, We are surprised," says the circular, for it is notorious that they want advice to read in foreign newspapers that we solely upon those things which will enable are credited with having put a price then, in some manner or other, to wipe upon the heads of rebel leaders."

ant1a few scores which they have recorded against the foreigners. To tas foreigners, for instance, would cause them untold delight, and any one able to present them with a method which would enable them to do so and still steer clear of breach of treaty obligations naturally would be taken to their bosoras with hooks of steel.

Of course such a deuial is unnecessary everyone knows that the Government would not do such a thing, nor would it countenance such an act upon the part of any of its otheials, even though the Shanghai Municipal Council took the whole thing seriously. Nor does the appearance in a Shanghai paper of a half-page advertisentent of the rewards offered for various heads give the right to anyone to suppost that such sums would ever be offered, much less paid, for such undesirable portions of "hero" anatomy.

nout.

What the Government does offer is this: "If anyone knows the whereabouts of rebel tenders and gives information, or arrests them and sends them to the Government, they will be rewarded with sums of money,”

Professor Goodnow is never seriously consulted, and whether his services ever will be requisitioned remains to be seen, He is a man with high qualifications for the work which is going forward, yet either the President, nor the committee eck to have him consulted.

It is the same with the rest. The adviser in the Foreign Ofles, who has peculiar knowledge on treaty making, cannot find an opening for his talents: When the Mongolian question was at its height recently, and when an effort was being made to have a treaty signed with Russia, the Government never consulted its adviser, and the result was deplorable mistakes for which China will pay,

China is paying the gentlemen urrayed in the list large salaries mostly in the and apparently vicinity of £3,000 n pear, the Government is content to regard the as so many ornaments to the pay roll.

SUICIDE OF A POLICEMAN,

CORONER'S INQUEST,,

An inquest was held yesterday by the Coroner (Mr. F. A. Hazclaud) into the death of John William Harris, aged about 36, constable in the Police Force, who was found with a bullet wound in his head on the No. 1 Police launch on the 24th August. The following were the jury:-Messrs. E. D. du Roza, P. M, N da Silva and L. G. d'Aquino,

Evidence was given by Dr. Macfarlane regarding the post-mortem examination of the body

Inspector James Kerr, in charge of the Water Police, testified that the deceased was a perfectly stendy man and hore a good character during the time he had been in the Police Force. In July of this year Sergt. Sutton, with whom the deceased had been working on the No. 1. launch for some considerable tinte, asked witnue to shift the deceased, giving as PROTEST BY BIH RICHARD DANE.

the reason for the request that deceased Sir Richard Dane, at all events, dos had been taking too much authority on not intend to tolerate inactivity. He is himself, Witness told him that he would either going to be permitted to do some he shifted on the 1st August. On that thing that counts, or he is determined to

date witness made a general transfer of leave the country. The money paid is not. men on all the big launches. Deceased sufficient to induce him to suerifice the

was removed to No. 2, Iaunch on the 1st splendid reputation he has made in Indin. | August, Sergt. Sutton rengining on the Th: Diplomatic Body listened to his pro- | No. 1 launch. test two days ago and they have decided Sergt. William Robert Sutton deposed to take immediate steps to inform the thar ho was in charge of No. 1 Police President that he must carry on the launch, and that he had know the reorganisation which the Bondholders who decused for over two years. He was on invested in the recent loan were led to

board the lunch with witness for a year expect, or there would be trouble. Of Course Sir Richard is in a position and right months All the time they had different from the advisers. He is, in been very good friends indeed, and their fact, something more than an adviser. He is an administrator, and he has the spirit friendship remained unbroker up to the to wish to administer something else than time deceased shot himgall. Witness had his salary. He sees great possibilities in bad a word or two with him about his the Salt Gabelle if reorganised, and as he has the plan up his sleeve to produce duty, as he wanted to take too much on the best results, he wants nothing else but himself. On the 12th or 14th of July the power to go ahead and demonstrate. witness asked Inpector Kerr to transfer. p the present he has been blocked in the ceased. He was taking too much every possible direction, and has been at length compelled to lay the matter befort on his own," and wanted to take charge a joint session of the Ministers of Great of the launch. Witness did not tell Britain, France, Germany. Bussis and deceased that he was going to apply for Japan. These Ministers delegated the him to be transferred, but told him British Charge d'Affaires to put the matter emphatically before the Chinese after he had made the application

Deceased was told the reason--and indeed and that will be done in a day or so.

he knew the reason before witness actually told him, and he admitted it was his own fault. On the 24th August, at about 12.00. deceased came on board the No launch, which was lying off Sam

· FULL LIST OF ADVISERS,

l this direction Sir Francis is the adviser par exciilenci.

He has delved into the treaties, and particularly the question of extra-territoriality, until he cnn, with abundant cause, claim to be an The Presidential Mandate only con*xpert on the subject. Therefore when he tains a statement to the effect that the can show the Chinese how they can get rebel lenders who were mentioned are a little bit of their own back without to be arrested-and does not offex to buy rinking the loss of more it is only natural then dead or alive," protests the Govern-that the anti-foreign class regard him as

being just the adviser they want Through them, then, he has been able to maintain a sort of indirect connection with the Government, and through the he was recently appointed to assist Mr. Hsu Ilsi-ping in the establishment of a Court of Contraband in Shanghai, at As for the other Advisers they are likely least, it was given out that such an tube kept on without question, if they like so to remain. and meantinic China The Government goes on to justify that

appointment was made, and in fact Sirshows that so far as the present vers moderate offer, "Such methods of

Francis did go to Shanghai to act, hement is concerned it is either incapable dealing with rebels are used by all

told his friends, in this capacity.

of appreciating the benefits which may be suipo for repairs. He had ti with civilised countries,” it says, and, holding What do we now find? The official organ derived from free consultation with its witness, and Jeff about 2,15, saying he upils hands in horror at the thought regiment, the Perry Durty highly paid advisers or it is unquestions going to the loyal qurger at again asserting that "we have never

Kowloon to play pin-pool. During the Acre, jublishing ostensibly with Governably reactionary The Advisors are issucil any reward for the heads of

tifin, deceased told witness he had had rells," it specially pleads with the ment sunction, that Sir Francis holds no office with the Government! The actual

tres, dreams. The host was that the honourable correspondents please co

deerased and P.C. Magurillan (41%) were in contradict this statement."

key paragraph is as follows:

Frank the water swimming, and the deceased was Jolinson Goodnow

The dream trying to catch Macmillan. (American) Professor Nagao Ariza then aanged, and decased fancied te

(Fupsinuses).

was being chased by an octopus, with a

mont

Linne

follows:

Dr. G. E. Morris

((British),

Pulitical Adviser, to

the President

Advisors for Drafting,

the Constitution..... Professor

The statement that Sir Francis Piggoto- is legal advisor to the Chinese Government is met. Sir Frues Piggott hokla no offer in connection with the Chinese Govern. ment; hat Mr. Usi Hsiqing, who has been antel hy the Ministry of the Navy to Ministry of War... Lieut. Col. Brissanda file a ger or a fun in the nest establish a Court of Contraband in Shanghai, has engaged Sir Francis Piggott to be his presonal legal adviser. It is also incorrect to. speak of Mr. Hs as Captain Hsu. Mr. Hsu is not naval officer, but a law student, who acquired his knowledge of law in the office

Domilety

dream he

nan lying dend (French),

Deceased: Major von Dinke! covered with a white shit,

mann (Gerja), said he caught hold of the dead man's Colonel Banża i hand, and immediately he did that he

(Japanese).

*** (Dutch), Honorary Dr. Arnhold (Ger

man),

G. Pusseri (Italian),

Ministry

munications

Coni-

G.

Baur Technical,

(German).

insane in the ordinary sense of the word. I have, however, felt the separation so keenly that it has driven me mad on

PROMENADE CONCERT ON THE CRICKET GROUND.

The Promenade Concert on the Hong- that point. I would give the remainder kong Cricket Club ground which had of my life to call back the last twelve to be postponed three times, owing to months. I have been a cur, and you have unfavourable weather conditions, was taught me a lesson--God knows it has successfully held last night apparently time to ·escape A -fourth been a dear one, as it has cost me my life. just in Please tell my people I have had an disappointment as the official. forecast The concert was accident with a pistol, and they will not yesterday was rain

I would give the

well patronised, H.E. the Officer Admin know the truth. last dron of my heart's blood to do you latering the Government (the Hon. Mr. a kindness, and you were the best chum Cland Severn) and Major-General Kolly, C. B... being among those present. The a man ever had, but I did not know how vocalists wers Mrs. Frank Maitland, Messrs. C. F. Hay, W. B. Cawsey, R. E. White, H. I. Jonce, F. Soutar, and §. 4. Webber and valuable assistance was given by the Band of the 2nd D.C.LL. A really good programme was provided and the enjoyment of the audience was testified by repeated' demands for encores, It was nearly half-past eleven before the concert concluded.

to appreciate it?

The Coroner said that the two questions which he proposed to put to the jury were as to whether the deceased was of unsound mind, or whether, having regard to the letter, they regarded hira as being, in his right mind.

The jury returned a verdict of "Suicide during Temporary Insanity."

SINGAPORE SOLICITOR'S SUICIDE. that the new ploughman tackled his break-

TRAGIC - DEATH OF A PROMINENT LAWYER.

A farmer's daughter living in Perth- hire (says the Glamour Yers) noticed

fast in the morning with the utmost heartiness, sa ineronsed his supply of per- ridge cach day, and yet without having to give any leavings to the pigs The man always cleaned up the lat

With the deepest regret, says the Straits 7'one of August 28th, we have to report the sudden and tragic death of one of the

At last, to test his capacity, she filled an intense howl, sufficient to satisfy most popular and most respected members three ordinary men, and watched with of the community in Singapore, Mr. E. bated breath and a sinking heart while F. H. Edlin. Be died by his own hand he emptied it. That was the last straw, in the early hours of this morning at his however, for while he was slowly, very slowly, leaving the kitchen, he asked, residence, Endsleigh, in Syed All Road. Wha is it that dishes the parriteh?"

About 130 mm., we understand, Mrs. and being informed said that he Edlin became aware of something havingtheclit she made over muckle." It was happened in her husband's bedroom and his good manners which had suade him or entering it found Mr. Edlin lying in lure a "clean plate," this causing the his own blood, his throat having been ent extra demand on the contents of the with a razor which lay by him. There girl. will be no inquest, the coroner holding.

a private inquiry,

son of

Dr. Fowlie was immediately apprised

but Mr. Edlin was then beyond hope of of the event and hurried to Endsleigh, human relief.

The deceased gentleman, who was the Plymouth doctor, was educated,

Singapore about twenty years ago and at Rugly and Cambridge. He came to at the time of his death was a partner in the well-known legal firm of Messi's. was called upon to take a very large part. Drow and Napier. In public affairs he and among his activities were member- ship of the Hospital Board, the Board of Visiting Justices to the Lunatic Asylum, and the Mohammedan, and Hinda Endowment Board. Bome years ago he was a keen volanteer. He was one of the members of the S.V.A. and held a sinmission in the volunteer corps before In social and sporting his retirement. circles he was equally energetic, having in his time been elected to numerous high offices in local clubs. He had been on the recently the President of the Cricket Club, had also occupied the presidency of "He was also. the Singapore Golf Club. on the boards of many local companies.

For some years past, Mr. Edlin's health has been very unsatisfactory and it will be recollected that his condition two years ago necessitated his departure an sick leave. He was absent about nine months before he was able to run to Singapore Even after his return, how- ever, he did not wholly recover his nominal state and particularly in the past few mouths his ill-health had been marked.

Mr. Edliu is survived by a widow and eight children, five of whom are now at school in England, and the sympathy of all will be extended to them in their Of his relatives in Eng- bereavement. land his mother and two sisters survive,

The following information of interest to philatelists appears in the China Press over the signature of E. Widler--

The role face has been forced by the taunts of the newspapers of Japan; and by the action of the Goverment of that country. The newspapers onde e mest of the civilised" methods adopted by the President of Chine to remove his enemies; and the Government of Japan mostunnistakably pronounced itself prepared to provide policemen capable of most adequately protecting refugees of Mr. G. D. Moon, the well-known lawyer Ministry of Finance. Dr. G. Vissering awok: Witness told the deassed that he from the hired assassinn of the Govern of Shanghai,“

ent of China, at the Hall

This paragraph was published in con- intimating to the President of China that | rectum with the list of advisers, as given. it has a delicate objection to any induce below, and appears to be un effort to settle

being offered get-rich-quick

once and for all the status of Sir Francis. murderers to turn civilised Nippon into But does If Sir Francis was a shambles

The more than broad hint in this appointed no doubt he can produce the attitude was not lost upon the civilised certificate of appointment. At all events statesmicu“ ruling" China, and forth be contents himself for the moment by with they issue the lofty dementi quoted. [ calling upon the paper to contradict what The official who announced the rewards it says, and no doubt, if hị holds the post loses fuce--and Huang Hsin, et al, stand | which be clain:s, he will later on vindicate

hinsel fi a better chance of keeping theirs upon their shoulders. After all, the world is A man who has held the position in the made up of compensations

British judiciary which Sir Francis has Will the Hongkong Government be occupied ought not to submit to the likewise affected by the stand taken by raising of doubts as to his present stand- the allies of Britain in the matter of ing if he holds a Government appoint- these political refugees? For the sake ment, and he should, for the sake of hieu Connection with of the peace of the south it is to be hoped | reputation, make it clear beyond doubt that they will not. Hongkong is too that he is engaged properly by the Chinese close to Canton to permit of the Government, All friends of Sir Francis unrestrained entrances of possible plot wish that he would do so. ters. Older residents of Hongkong, will however, unable to understand the why remember the difficulties which attended or the wherefore of the shore paragraph the Government in the past in this in the Coverinent organ, if the state- connection. They have had one or two

ments therein contained are incorrect, nurders on their hands, uctably the assassination of a school teacher in Gage Street, carried out at the behest of the officials at Canton.

was not an interpreter of dreams. At about 6.20 the same day with was sitting on the starboard rail outside the POSTAGE DUE STAMPS OF CHINA, European deck cabin, when suddenly he Ho saw the deceased in front of him. Charignon startled him for the moment, because the (French), Railways, night was rather dark, and he never Soljizo Hírai (Japau expicted to see anybody on board. Wit

ese). Rasiways A. B. Brikosen (Dane)

Talographs.

Larsen (Danel. Wireless Tolgraphy

I. TANGIS PIGGOTT'S POSITION." The other point upon which the Government would appear to be wishful to prove that it is not responsible for its actions is connected with the stats of the ex-Chief Justice of Hongkong, Sir

Francis Piggett.

་,

They are,

FOREIGN ADVISERS WHO ARE NEVER

Ministry of Foreign

Affair

Quintuple Loán,

Several new series of th: China Postage muss said, "Good gracious, what has Du stanips surcharged Republic have brought you down here again to-night?" | been-ished since the beginning of the Revelation in China. Some of them have Deceased replied that he had only come town for a rur. He then sat down on only be in course of dissate for a few days and entirely sold before any of the colfers were aware of it, and few have bren lucky enough to buy thems

H. de Cult (Belgiano, the rail alongside the witness, lit à Legal Adviser. An cigarette, and commenced to tell him appointment has bees offered in this about the various police memos, the He then Department to general orders and so forth. Baron

Vitale said, “I suppose you want to go to sleep (Italian).

again," and witness replied. Yes." Deceased, said he would have a drink of water before he went ashore. He fetched the water bottle from below, and after wards said, "I suppose there will be a chance later on of coming back to the launch" and witness replied that he would see Inspector Kerr in a month or two. Deccased said, Very well," shook hands with witness, and wished him good-

Sir Richard Thane

(British), Salt. Herr

Strauch (German), Assistant,

Salt.

N Konovalo

(Russian), Audit.

Mazot (French), Acting Audit.

H

H. Pleiffer (German),

LORUS,

Of the 1 and 2 cents brown, without any surcharge very few have been issued.; They were withdrawn and surcharged vertically by the statistical department with red characters denoting the Republic of China.

INTIMATIONS

ECZEMA IN ITS VERY WORST FORM

One Mass of Horrible Running Sores. Life a Perfect Misery. Used Cu- ticura Remedies. Not a Sign of the Trouble Since.

89, Kürgner Ave., Münster R., Fulbain, London, S. W.. Eng-My daughter has Ixon a grant anteros. from cozoum, in. I

should tidak, its very worst- Kırmı ever since, cho' was about thred years old, and she is paw.fatirteen and a stortet az a ka bolt os dor are which spread and

rung sores. She used to hare it on firends, arais.

and

and foot sud-las often been laid un absent from school for works as a time.

quite helpless with every linger on hutht

tands tied up. Tier Hent these trans was a perfect misery, and the irritation of 1210 affected parts was terrible. She could uot get any shop an account of!

of

"I then saw to Cuteurs avertisement. aru sample and I sent for 16. Wall, the sample tin of Curleur Dintaunt seemed zo do her good and to allay the Rching, 60 1 BAL N

large tin, also a cale of Cuti- curu Soap and a bottle of Cutleura Pig and ber hands got better quicker thus they had ever done before, and she has not had the slightest sign of lace." (Signed) Mes. J. Oakley, Mar 29, 1913!

·Culleúru Spay and Cutiepra Dintinent are sold throughout the world. A sample of each with 3-p. Sirin Book free from nearest de- pot: F. Newbery & Sons, 27, Charterhouse 8. London; Potter Drug & Chews. Corp.,/ Boston. U. $. A.

Fender-faasi me shid shave with Cutleura Soap) Shaving Blick. Sample troo

MAPPIN&WEBB,

LIMITED.

NEW CONSIGNMENTS

The sent blue surcharged Waterloo STERLING SILVER WARE. mare type is the rarest of all the recent lou: issues, very few of these are in the market and have already changed hands at a dollar a piece and will undoubtedly. advance in price. Herewith following is complete list of all the postage due stamps of the small size issued up to

Igize issued late

11. 2, 4, 5, 10, 20 and 30 cents in blag, issued up to 1911, 1 and 2 cents browo,

and especially as Sir Francis claims that. Ministry of Interior: they are

Mongolian Affairs. F. A. Larson (Swede) night, Almost immediately afterwardsed in 1911, and the others in 1911-1913 witness heard the report of a fire, 4,5 10, 20 and 30 cents blue surchargek arm. Witness rushed outside and found horizontally Lin-shi Chung-li, meaning the deceased lying on his back. He was provisional neutrality, and issued only at Fouchow, and ot more than 452 specimens quite dend and was bleeding from a of the care series were sold. Be wound in his right ear..

CONSULTED..

In connection with the paragraph the paper also gives a list of the advisers to the Government, The list it a formidable one, and the casual observer in glancing over it and noting the departments in which they are supposed to operate may be pardoned for believing that China is

It will be remembered that Sir Francis on the high road to success with such

enie to Peking over a year ago ostensibly

galaxy of diversified talent at its disposal,

The talent is dormant, however, for the} to take up a position as legal adviser of

With the the Chinese Government. The appoint Government uses it not ment to that post never materialised exception of Dr. Morrison the advisere Whatever claims Sir Francis may have are compelled into an idleness that is had were left out of consideration, and irritable and unbecoming. Even Professór a-Japanese and an American were roodnow, engaged for his special know-] appointed. But Sir Jancis was made | wedge of Constitution building, is not being of a tongler material than many utilised, notwithstanding that the very supposed and he continued to press his committee-Constitution Drafting Com- talents upon the Chinese.

inilter which he was ostensibly employed i

FOREIGNERS IN THE CUSTOMS SELVICE.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has made up the following list of foreigners employed in the Customs service of

China-

British French American Gurmes

·206

25

211.

Japanese Italian

19

Rission Norwegin Portuguese Ditch

Belgium

Austria. Danish Spanish

Swiss Swede

In answer to a juror, witness said the valy reason he could give for the deceased from his launch. He thought i prayed: ending his life was because he was shifted

on his mind.

In reply to Inspector Kerr, witness added that Harris had been studying navigation and seamanship, very hard during the past uing or tes months.

, 15, 10, 20 and 30 cents blue, sur enarged vertically in red with Chung-hun Min-kua meaning Chinese Republic Department. pripted by the Shanghai Statistica

PRINCE'S

PLATE

(GUARANTEED FOR 30 YEARS),

CUTLERY.

From the

SOLE AGENTS:

10 und 30 cents blue, surcharged in black, Chinese Republic, of a different type of charreters placed in the centre in this form of a square, the so-called London CHS. J. GAUPP Waterloo print.

1. sad 5 cents brown surcharged verli- cally in red.

11, 25 and 20 cents brown surcharged in black, Waterlod print, which are at present in course of issue.

A farewall letter addressed to Bergt. Button, which was found on d ceased, was

It is doubtful whellier the missing read to the jury by the Coroner.

denominations of the above series will be Following is an extract: Just a few issued, considering that at an early date words bofore 1 take a coward's refuge an entirely new set will replace the above and commit the horrible crime of self-surcharged isour. It will be wise for destruction. I am not drunk, nor am I philatelists to procure them in time,

before they are unobtainable.

& CO.,

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.

CHATER ROAD.