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CHINESE TROUBLES.

SYMPTOMS OF FINANCIAL IMPROVEMENT.

(BY

THE PRESIDENT'S METHODS,

THE TIMES" CORRESPONDENT.)

PEKING, May 22nd. Foreign opinion in Peking with regard to the situation in China has undergone a distinct modification within the past few weeks.

93 294 29091812 8 onum nərq vaq only beginning, and the problem remains to be solved: There is, too, the risk that the efforts of the Central Government to straighten out the note question may be frustrated by further tesnes by the provinces themselves. And **White Wolf is still alive, and over a potential danger to the State, though for the time being he finds it expedient. to retire out of the limelight into the obscurity of distant Kansuh.

But on the whole the prospect has definitely improved, for the principal reason that no party, nor any province, appears anxious to dispute the supremacy of the Central Government; in fact, Two or three months ago, it is correct because the Government is beginning to be to say, the best-informed observers in the capital were decidedly pessimistic about recognized throughout the country. It must still be long before the Central the outlook, and serious persona were not

Government can obtain complete control lacking who predicted the rising of such

over the affairs of the provinces, but it a state of affairs as would necessitate

is the ease that the voice of Peking connts foreign intervention in one form or

for something, where not long ago another. The financial prospects, then counted for comparatively little. In were decidedly gloomy.. Sir Richard

view of the improved financial position Dane 'estimated that the surplus revenue

the Chinese now talk of restricting the of the Salt Gabelle would probably be so.

new loan to £7,500,000, sufficient only to small that it was not likely that the Five- Power Banks would entertain proposals Pay off the short-term loans, and leaving Huch questions as note redemption on a for a loan large enough to

incet the

scale, and comprehensive recognized needs

the situation. of White Wolf had escaped the toils reform, for future consideration. There laboriously spread for him by the Govern is the suspicion that they desire to borrow the smaller sum they originally pro ment broups, and was rampaging un- restrainedly in fresh hunting-grounds, posed 226,000,0000 that the surplus of more than well out of reach of such feeble the salt revenue shall be mainly available efforts as the Chinese Army could make to themselves and not plodged to the banka. So long as the surplus is to catch him. In many quarters it was

employed beneficially no harm will be then believed that White Wolf was done, and the banks certainly will be inspired by, and was acting in collusion with, the revolutionary party, and that glad to be relieved of the responsibility of floating a large Chinese-loan while the his ultimate object was the overthrow of the Government. The revolutionary money market is tight, and financial party, too, was supposed only to be wait-requirements for industrial enterprise ing for a suitable opportunity to raise in China are so great.

**

the

the flag of rebellion in Kwangtung province and at various points. Yangtzo.

Meanwhile revenue from the provinces was only trickling into the capital, and was being spent as fast as it came in on the operations against "White Wolf." Foreign debtors were elamouring for payment of long overdue debts, and threatening to proclaim the Chinese Government bankrupt in Europe because of the failure to honour large batches of Treasury bills held by them. Trade throughout the country was seri ously hampered by the depreciated state of provincial notes, and feeling against the Government, because of its inability to take measures to protect the trading community in this respect, was assuming dangerous proportions.

THE REVOLUTIONÁRY PARTY. By degrees, however, the difficulties; that confronted the Government have become less serious, and for the moment it seems permissible to hope that better days are in store. White Wolf

has been headed away from Szechuan, where rebellion against the Government would be easy to fan into flame, into the desert regions of Kansub, where his depreda

The revolutionary tions are less felt. party appears to have taken the recent assumption of autocratic powers by the A few minor President lying down. outbreaks have been nipped in the bud,. and no evidence is forthcoming to suggest that there is any wide-planned concerted scheme to promote another rebellion. Financially things have decidedly im- The Salt Gabelle collections proved. have attained a figure which has justified. Sir Richard Dane, after the retention of a million sterling to cover future liabili Lies, in releasing substantial surpluses which have been paid over to the Govern ment account. In addition to this inflow from the salt, the Government claims at last to be receiving substantial contribu tions from the provinces. Moreover, an has been taken towards

eurrency

of

An indication of the want of confidence in the Government among the trading community, which ought to disappear 20 improvement becomes generally the recognized, is to be found in the. Custoras receipts. These for the first three months

an increase of the year showed

the corresponding T. 1,000,000 over period of last year, owing to a boorg in imports. But the goods have been held up in the ports because native traders had hanked their money in preference to In consequenes risking it up country. receipts in April and May are below & fow those of the corresponding months of last year, and may remain low for months more. As the year advances, however, the expectation is that receipta will again expand, and result in the figures for the whole 12 months exceeding any hitherto recorded.

LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.

The C.P.R. str. Empress of Japan left Yokohama on the 4th July, between 2 and

4 p.m.

The C.P.R. str. Monteagle left Shang- hai on the 6th July, at 5 p.ro., and is due to arrive at Moji on the 7th July, at 4 p.m.

The Rickmers-Linie's strs. Ellen Hick-' mers and Queen Adelaide left Singapore on the 4th July, and are due to srrive here on or about the 10th July.

The Hansa str. Goldenfels left Shanghai on the 5th July, a.m., and may be expected here on or about the 8th July, am.

The str. tubi left Manila on the 4th July, and is due here on the 7th July, at daylight.

SHIPPING REPORTS.

The British str. Anhui reports: Mode- rate 8. W monsoon and fine weather.

The British str. Taiyuan reports: Fine weather throughout the trip to Manila, swells from 8.W. and East.

important provincial note question. thenes moderate winds and confused

dealing with

In agreeing to the release of the salt Banks Five Power the sarpluses stipulated for the devotion of the money nearly $7,000,000 (£700,000) to the alleviation of the note situation, and agreed, sides to permit the employment for the same purpose of £1,000,000 out of the £9,000,000 provided Reorganization Loan for the purposes of the Suit Gabelle.

in

the

The result of all these encouraging signs has been to fill the Chinese with an optimism which the foreigner does not grudge them, but which he trusts will not lead them to underrate the serious diff- caltics which still-confront the country, and which must continue to confront it Tuan Shib-kai has for many a long day burnt his boats so far as Young China is concerned. He suspended Parliament last year, and assumed entire respon sibility for the conduct of affairs. year he has recast the Nanking Constitu tion, divesting the people practically of any share in the government, and vesting in himself powers that in effect are dictatorial. Moreover, he has set up a Government in Peking from which Young China is exeluded in favour of officials of the uld régime. As fast as he can ho is turning the Young Chinese ont office in the provinces, and putting in Young old-style men in their stead China, in fact, proved themselves incap able of holding office, and very few will But claim that they deserve to hold it. Young China made the Revolution and bitterly resent their exclusion and the cancelling of the national rights for which they fought aud bled. It is, there- fore, dificult to believe that Young China will not always be a thorn in the side of Yuan Shih-kai, endeavouring to discredit his Government, if not actively rebelling against it. Military vigilance to guard against their intrigues will have to be observed unceasingly.

of

the

PASSED THE CANAL

June mid--Benvorlich, Nubia. June 5th-Bayern, Stentor, Talikybina, Indraghiri, 0. J. D. Ahlers.

June 9th-Kandahar. June 12th-Belgravia, Eumuens, Indien, Namur, Nile, Nippon, Mark.

June 16th-Telemachus, Puritan. June 19th-China, Hector, Persia, P. E. Friedrich Demodocus, Den of Kelly, Senegumina, Katori Maru,

June 23rd Cardiganshire, De relude, Sigmaringen,

THE NOTE QUESTION. The increased revenue from the pro- vinces is largely due to the-collection in one or two provinces of the title-deed registration tax, which, of course, is non recurring. The salt surpluses promise to provide a substantial revenue in the future, but the fact that the money is

that coming to Peking means provinces are being deprived of some of the revenue which they formerly handled.. and that their capacity to remit to Peking. on general account is thereby diminished.

$17,000,000 being devoted. strengthening the provincial note issues is to be employed in Kwangtung and Hunan, and leaves many other provinces

The untouched.

whole problem of unsecured riotes means the restoration of public confidence in a total in circulation of some $200,000,000, towards which $17,000,000 will not go very far. That ai beginning in dealing with this problem

The

to

Dunbar,

June 20th-Gottingen, Neleus, Agumem- non.

June 30th-Persia, Sigmaringen. July 3rd-itsuta Maru, Brizgavia, Oanfu, Socotra, Forch, Arabia Chalister.

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WEATHER REPORT.

On the 6th at 11.30 am.—Pressure has des creased slightly over Formons, Luzon, and Tongking. It is nearly stationary in the neighbourhood of Hongkong.

No rainans from Japan.

A depression is still shown neme. Hainan.

The typhoon is now north-east of Lason, moving N.War N.NW

Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours anding at 10a.m. to-day, 1.34 incher.

The forecast for the 24 hours ending at noon to-day is as follows :-

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North winds, freshening

South coast of Chios between (The same as Hongkong and Lamooks. ↑ No. 1.

| South coast of China between f'The arme as Hongkong and Haimar...{ No. 1.

·CHINA COAST METEOROLOGICAL

Station.

REGISTER

6TH JULY, 1914, AM, A

Vladivostock..... Namuro Hakodate Todo

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Kochi Nagasaki Eagoshima Oshima N Naha lahi'jma Honin Is Chetoo] Weihaiwal Bankow Ichang Kiakiang Changsha

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Shanghai Gutsat

Sharp Peak Amoy Swatow Taiboku

Talohu......... Tainan Koabna Panondoren. Canton Hongkong.... Gap Book ...... MOSO Waokow Hoihow veriori Fakbot Paulien ........

Cape St. James Aparri Manils

Legaspi .......

•Hello ..... Bacolod Cebu

Labuan

Wind

Hour.

Barometer

Temperature

at Bos Lorel

Humidity.

Direction

7a. 29.52 63|--

29.3 78,29

29.64 2925 6

Forck

Weather.

ww 2bog.

#

6.29.56

#

29.50 81

29.74 70

$29.82 77

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29.68 81 49.68 B

WEW

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a. 29.77 79

BW

$29,81 84

29.83 83

TE. CLAXTON, Director,

1 Banometrų, zoduoad to 32 Zogress Fakesukait, in the level of the sos in inches, tenths and gundredths.

3 Taxpasatuan, in the shade, is dogross fahrenbait.

3 HUMIDITY, in parvenings of saturation, the anmidity of air maturated with moisture being 100.

4 DIEBUTION OF WIND, to two poluta.

5 POLOE OF WIND, according to fleaufort Seale. 8 STATE OF WEATERS, b blue sky, o detached oload, a desling rain, fog, g gloomy, h kail:1 lightning, o overcoat, p passing showers, q squall, v vain, a snow, 2 thundár, e visibility, w dow (MEL)

7 Hasm in inghes, t tonths and hundredths

HONGKONG METEOROLOGICAL

REGISTER.

Hongkong Observatory, July 6th

Previous On Date On Date

Day at

at 2 p.m. 6 a 11,

2 p.m.

Baromatar Temperature

29.67

29.65

29,66

79

81

85

Humidity..... Wind Direction

Force

87

78

74

East BASE

Fast

Weather Rain

4 ора

5

1.34

Highest open air Temperature on 5th... 63

77. Lowest open air Temperature on 5th HONGKONG TIDE TABLE

From 7th to 13th July, 1914.

HIGH WATEE

H'kong.

Mean

ma

b. m.

7 a 8-17

Height

Low WATER

H'kong.

Mean

Time

ft. in.

126

2 9

4 3000|

63

3 2

Tuea.

110 39 Wed. 8m 927 7m

11 39 3 B.- Thurs 9 9 46 7 6 m

27 10 מ

Wow Height

80 0 2

3 Ja 3 38 3 T.S 5. 45 al

Fri.

10.0

15

Batur. 11

Sun

0 50

3.9 m 4.24 3.

m 116.

12 m 1-24

m 11 44

6.3

Mon.

13 m. 1.59.

0 24 5. 7

39

69

4 0

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