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PEKING NOTES.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT]

PEKING, January 19th,

THE POSTTONED MISSION.

The event of the week has undoubtedly been the eleventh-hour postponement on

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 29TH, 1816,

ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF HONGKONG SHARE MARKET. JAPANESE LOAN FOR CANTON.

CLUB.

CAPTAIN'S CUP, 1016-

Below is the draw for the play-off for the above Cup. Players are requested to

uary stabo:

Messrs, Vernon Smyth, in their

In reply to the recent telegram of the weekly shur

report dated the 28th Jan-

Chiangchun of Kwangtung concerning the loan of 81,000,000 from the Canton branch The quieter tone in the locad market of the Japanese Taiwan Bank, the Minis referred to in our report of the 21st inst.try of Finance says that the Government hs, during the past few days, given place will lose greatly if the proposed Japanese

Douglases and Indos, and a large bus for every hundred dollars at the rate of First round. Handley Pegg (bye).nesarhaa boen done, particularly in the eight per cent, interest per annum. Hence latter at rapidly advancing rates, the the Chiangchun pad the Civil Governor of J. C. Fletcher v. J. E. Watson,

Second round: -J. Hooper v. F. J. de market closing with few sellers except at wangtung are requested to postpone temporarily the Japanese loan and secure Rome (winner to mecs either Fletcher further advances. In Rubber there has funds through other means as Kwangtung Peking authorities felt that courtesy had Watson); G, A. Tisdall v. G. H. Bowker been less doing owing to the decline in is not a poor Province.

R. M. Henderson A. K. Henderson,

value of the raw material which is to-day quoted from London as

the part of the Japanese authorities of 6t their matches played off at the earliest to a more animated demand for both loan of $1,000,000 be paid at ninety-four the proposed Mission of congratulation possible opportunity. from the Chinese Government to the Em. peror of Japan on his cornuation. At first sight the incident looked decidedly unpleasant, and, not unnaturally, the

been lacking. A better impression de veloped, however, as explanations were forthcoming.

There seems to be little doubt that the SINO-AMERICAN COMMERCE, 3/14 to 1/2 13/2 to 3/10 for

Japaneso Government were influenced by events within their own country. The attack on Count Okuma showed that the revolutionary elements among the Japanese had become fanatioal, while the many

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to

THE NEED FOR IMPROVING

CHINESE PRODUCTS.

The Chinese Government has received a report from Cheng Chi, Superintendent of the Chinese Products at the Panama Exhibition, concerning the promotion of Chinese trade in the United States. Mr. Cheng Chi urges that no time should be lost in improving the condition Chinese silk and tea, and then other pro- ducts which can find a market in the United States with good profit.

livery

Standard Tin has advanced to £170 and £179) spet and three months respectively, closing firm. Bar Silver is quoted to-day 2015-16d, Sterling T.T at 1/114, Shanghai T.T. at 73), Singapore. TT at 62, and the Bank's buying rate for 3ds. bi!la on Shanghai at 74).-

INTIMATIONS

LANE

CRAWFORD&Co.

(ESTABLISHED 1850).

TELEPHONE 1741;

The money will probably be secured SPORTS DEPARTMENT

says a Pekin Contemporary-from British Guanciers at Canton, as their terms are not so severe as the Japanese.

CONFESSION OF CRIMINALS.

REPLY TO SHANGHAI BAR COMMITTEE.

anti-Yuan Chinese in the larger pities of Japan constituted menace the distinguished representative of the En poror-Elect of China, not to speak. of the numerous undesirables who are said to have entered Japan during the past few weeks, animated, most probably. by desigus on the lives of the members of the Mission. It is obvious that if anything were to happen to His Excellency Chow Ministry of Agriculture and Commeres quoted nominally at Tis. 180 and $2023 Carson, K.C., and Sir Robert Finlay,

Tsz Chi in Japan, while he was the guest of the Emperor, a very unpleasant situa- tion would arise

The General Council of the Bar were BANKS. Hongkong and Shanghai have

invited recently by the secretary of the improved to 8815 with sales closing firm.

Bar Committes at Shanghai to answer MARINE INSURANCEB.---Unions, are un-

the question: What is the duty of counsel changed with small sales at 8012), and

who is defending a prisoner on a plea Cantons are obtainable to a limited extent of Not guilty. when the prisoner at 8415. North Chinas and Yangtezes confesses to counsel that he did commit have not been dealt in locally and are the offence charged i The

of

has been instructed by the Emperor-Elect to take note of the memorial of Mr. Cheng Chi and communicate his views to the various Chinese Chambers of Com merce in districts where silk and tea are plentifully produced, so that the local merchants may be induced to make im provementy with the assistance of the Central and Provincial Governments,

In the circumstances it was wise that the Japanese authorities should hesitate to accept responsibility for the safety of the Mission, but it was not consonant with national dignity to explain the reasons in detail. The decision of the Japanese Cabinet was reached on Friday night.

It is believed that silk and ten improve The Chinese Mission was scheduled to

ment bureaux will be established by the Toave Peking on Saturday night. Conse-Government in Cheking, Kiangan, Fokion, Anhui and Hupph as suggested by Mr.

quently, there was Hittle oppertunity for communicating with the Chinese Govers Cheng Chi,

uent in detail. The first message was a brief request to cancel the departure of the Mission. That would have been sut

cient for the moment had there been an

addendum to the effect that explanations were following. That omission crosted the impression that the Chinese Govern ment was being snubbed.

The fact that the Japanese authorities had made most elaborate preparations for the reception and entertainment of the

sepresentative of the Emperor-Elect of China proves that the decision was taken at the last hour, and that only recent events were risponsible for such a course. boing decided upon. It is satisfactory te know that the explanations which have been made by the Japanese are fully ap preciated by the Chinese authorities, and that the relations between the two peoples have not been worsened in any way by

this unfortunate incident.

MONABURY,

Opinions are divided as to whether to enthronement is to take place on the ninth or the twelfth prox. The arrange

ments for the ceremonies are to be com pleted by the 5th prox., a fact which indicates that the enthronement will take

place on one of other of the dates men tioned. Apparently this ceremony is not to be so elaborato as was at first contem- plated by the entrusted with the arrange ments, for the Emperor-Elect has cut down the original estimate of one million dollars, for this purpose to $200,000, In this connection, it is interesting to note. that the authorities considered it worth while to refute the rumours that His Majesty was very ill and to announos, on the report of big two physicians, that his health was never at any time so per- fectly satisfactory as at present.

of his assistants delinquencies in this

respect.

with ex. 73 respectively.

In a repors approved by Sir Edward K.C., the Council have divided their an inswer into two parts. They say

FIRE INSURANCES-Chins continue requess at $152, and Hongkongs are steady with probable small sellers at 8410.

SHIPPING - Douglases after sales at $116 have improved to a buying quotation of $118 with no shares obtainable under about 8120 and equivalent rates forward, the market closing with every indication

of a further advance. Indo-Chinae after comparative neglect, due probably to settlement influences, have again come into strong demand, and the rate has risen rapidly from $126 to 8132 for the Deferred cash, and $129 to 8130 for Maroh, the market closing with an unsatisfied demand for both cash and forward de livery Steamboats have been booked at $20 and Star Ferries at 836 and $36), both closing in request.

The matter was arranged in some way, and the paper is still being published. The authorities are very much

QiLs.—Shells are wanted at 99/-, but no incensed against the Japanese organ, tho Shantien Shih Pao, which is opposed to abares are available at the rate. Lang- the monarchy and gives reports of the rats have been booked at Tis. 38 and Ural volution which are said to be false. As Caspians are on offer at 38/6. it was able to quote from the Peking REFINERIES-China Sugars have ruled

against the latter may result in treat 8133 Luzons are on offer at 837 and Gazette very extensively, the action dull, and shares are probably obtainable former obtaining less interesting copy. again close more or leg lifeless,

AN INTERESTING APPOINTMENT,

It is quite true, as prematurely reported in a Peking journal, that His Excelry Senhor Batalha de Freitas, the Part guess Minister, has been appointed ad- viser to the Department of Ceremo a The agreement for three years has been signed, and, subject to the approval of Lisbon, Mr. de Freitas will enter upon his new duties almost immediately.

PRINCES AS FOOTBALLERS.

MININO. The market has displayed a little more life during the past week, and Kailans and Raubs are inquired for at 29/- and 831 respectively. Tronohs remain in demand as 277. with no business to re- port..

Docks, WHALVES, AND GODOWNS.-Hong- kong and Whampas Dooks have been placed at 8944 for the old cum rights, and the now issue cloges with a nominal quo Lation of $77. Kowloon Wharves are again easier, and have been sold at $75 with more shares on offer, and no buyers in evidence over $74. In the North New En gineerings are wanted at Tls. 10, Shanghai Docks at Tla 60, and Shanghai and Hong. kaw, Wharves at Tis. 90.

the proceedings have been commenced, it If the confession has been made before

is most undesirable that an advocate to whom the confession has been made should undertake the defence, as he would most. certainly be seriously embarrassed in the conduct of the case, and no harm can be done to the accused by requesting him to retais another advocate."

EVERYTHING FOR BILLIARDS. BILLIARD CUES

OF BRITISH MANUFACTURE.

"PEALL RECORD" QUES... EBONY BUTTED ROSEWOOD SELECTED ASH

PRICE. 10.50 BACH.

5.50

3:50

1.75

IVORY, BONZOLINE AND CRYSTALATE

BILLIARD

BONZOLINE

PYRAMID AND

BALLS

CRYSTALATE.

SNOOKER BALLS.

TABLE

·REST HEADS. CUFECLIPS POCKETS.

WAFERS. CUESTIPS. CHALK.

TRONS, TABLE BRUSHES.

When a confession is made to an advo cate during the proceedings it is no bar to that advocate's appearing or continuing to appear in the prisoner's defence. Buch a confession. does not release, the adve to honourably can do for his client." ente: from hi, imperative duty to do all BEST WEST OF ENGLAND BILLIARD CLOTH. he honourably can do for his client. The BILLIARD TABLES RECOVERED BY EXPERIENCED WORKMEN. imposes very strict limitations on the con- duct of his defence. An advocate may PRICES FOR COMPLETE TABLES TO BE HAD ON APPLICATION. not assert that which he knows to be a lie. He may not connive at, much less attempt to substantiate, a fraud." Thus it would be wrong, for example, to suggest that some other porsan had committed the effence charged, or to call evidence in sup port of an alibi,

OUR BOND WITH JAPAN. At an informal meeting of the Japan Society at 20, Hanover-square, London, last month, Mr. Yoshie Marking delivered au address entitled "Just a few words on the occasion of the Imperial Coronation." Mr. Markino said that the Japanese were practically one family, with the Em- peror as head and ruler. In Japan the national wit was between parents and children. English children's love for their parents was not as it was in Japan Here there was more individuality.

"During my 18 years' sojourn in Eng land," said Mr. Markino, I have found the soul of Japan among the most British of Britons, though you would call is the soul of Albion. For that soul our coun- tries ought to be united. In this war we must have victory, because it is not a war for business, but a war for humanity. For humanity's sake we must win, and for this butmanity we must join together to keep the permanent peace in this world."

"GOD SAVE OUR MEN,”

A historic_football match was played within the Palace grounds on Sunday, when the two sons of the Emperor-Elect, who are being trained to play the game by Professor Swallow, met, with their friends a team-composed entirely of foreigners. These were drawn from the LANDS, HOTELS, AND BUILDINGS-Con NEW VERSES FOR THE NATIONAL Peking Club, and were neked to play on

trai Estates are unchanged with a

ANTHEM condition that they did not train for the nominal quotation of $103, and no change This invitation was accepted.bas to be reported in Hongkong Lands,

occasion.

God save our splendid men, Send them safe home again; Keep them victorious, patient, and

chivalrons,

They are so dear to us, God save our men.

A recently composed second stanza for The football ground at Peihai under the which again close with a nominal quota the National Anthem, which has been re- shadow of Ten Thousand Buddhas is probLion of $105. Hongkong Hotels have in-ceived with enthusiasm in Eastern Canada, and is being sung in connection with the At any rate, it is not proved to a buying rate of $111, with no majority of church services in Toronto, ably unique, full size, which was fortunate for the shares on offer at the figure. West Pointe is as follows:- out-of-condition foreigners, who were well have been sold at $84, and more shares pleased when the ball went out of play, are in demand. Kowloon Lands are in- as it did occasionally over the wall. The quired for at $40, with no business to Chinese had the assistance of two hefty report and Humphreys Estates have been' foreigners, one at back and one in centre,bought at $6.60 and Sel.

The homesters COTTON MILLS-Ewos have been the who served them well. This affair can best be described nega-showed a disinclination to tackle the medium of business at rates varying be tively. It has made no progress. I is foreigners, but as the watch advanced they tween Tls. 117 and Tis, 140, and Shang- apparently confined to the province of acquired more confidence and put up a hai Cottons are easier with sales reported. origia, although Kweichow appears very good game indeed, though they were at Tis 87. Internationals are inquired wobbly. I do not know whether the Em- peror-Elect ha learned to take long views from Lord Kitchener on the subject of war, but it is interesting to observe that

THE YUNNAN OUTBREAK.

denied victory, the score being one goal for the Peking Club. It should be added that the princes shaped very well and re. fleet credit on their trainer.

for at Tls. 72, Kung Yike at Tls. 131, and Lagu Kang Mows at Tis. 71, without lending to business Boy Chees and Yangtzepoos for the present remain neg-

His Majesty mentions six months as the I understand that they will be intro.lected, and close with a nominal quotation period in which the rising should beduced to the good old English game of ericket this coming summer, and s chal- suppressed.

lenge has already been issued for July.

PERSONAL.

Mr D. Fraser, the Times correspon- dent, has returned from his trip to Japan. Dr. and Mrs. Morrison left on Monday for a trip to the Yangtze,

The members of the Japanese Legation and members of the Chinese Ministry dined together in the Central Park on Menday, and spent a very pleasant even- ing..

THE VOICE OF THE PRESS. The voice of the Press is becoming stilled Ta Peking At least three Chinese news papers here have been closed down by the police either for making remarks about Japan which displeased or for showing an anti-monarchical prejudice. Even the Peking Gazette has had its experience in this matter. Apparently the authorities disapproved of the manner in which it gave publicity to rebel documents and statements, and, after the police had made Mr. Sidney Barton, Chinese Secretary full inquiries, an order was issued to of the British Legation, is not expected close, and seal the premises. However, back from the South till June. Adminal. Tasi Ting Kan intervened. The Peking Volunteers have resumed and, sccompanied Mr. Engons Chen, drill after the Christmas and New Year the editor, to the Minister of Interior racation. A route-march has been arranged Mr. Chen explained that he was not aware for Saturday...

of Tls. 42 and Tla. 6 respectively.

MISCELLANEOUs-Cements have again at tracted attention and been the medium of business at various prices between 29.75 and $10, and now close with buyers at $9.90. Dairy Farms are wanted at $29, Hongkong Electrics at 843, Hongkong Ropes at 830, Hongkong Trams at $51, Peak Trams (old) at 310, and new issue at 35 cents, and China Borneos at 8101. China Providents have been sold at $10, Steam Laundries at $3.60,

In Newfoundland, according to, the local Press, the folowing verecs are popular. tune of the National sung to the Anthem

"God gave our noble men,

Thou our gallant men, God save our men; Shielded so close by Thee, Guarded on land and so, May they victcrions be;

Keep

God save our men,

Who, answering country's call, Grim death doth not appal; Keep Thon our mes,

In midst of war's sad wreck, On battlefield or deck, No danger may they reck; God save our men."

V PUTTEES CONDEMNED.

TRENCH FOOT." PART-CAUSE OF

The use of puttees in the trouches is con- waterboats at $182, and Watsons at 86.demned by the Lancet, which states that Ices are on offer at $160 and Powells at 86. among the French troops, in whom cases of China Light and Powers are unchanged trench font have been notably fewer than

in the British, they are not worn.,

The puttes can obviously be kept for home and review purposes, says the Lancet, in expressing the hope that sufficient water- proof material is available to provide thigh stockings for every soldier of the front,

with a nominal quotation of 84.80.

MEMO-Next Bottling Day, 26th Feb.

LAW OFFICERS.

PAY AND FERS TO BE CUT,

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

HONGKONG, CANTON,

MACAO

WEST RIVER STEAMERS.

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JOINT SERVICE OF TH EHONGKONG, CANTON AND MAÇAO STEAMBOAT CO. LTD., AND CHINA NAVIGATION CO. LTD.

HONGKONG-CANTON LINE.

Single Fare by Night Steamer Return

(available also for return by day steamer)

Single Fare by Day Steamer Retora

HONGKONG TO CANTON. 1

$8.00

10.06

4.00

8.00

CANTON TO HONGKONG.

SATURDAY, 29TH JANUARY, 1916.

8,00 m. HONAM, 10.00 pm. HEUNGSHAN,

8.00 am. HEUNGSHAN, 4.20 p.m. KINSHAN

SUNDAY, 30TH JANUARY, 1916.

10.00 p.m. FATSHAN.

4.30 p.m. HONAM,

HONGKONG-MACAO LINE!

8.8. BUT TAI, Toca 1,651,

F1 88.5TAISHAN, Tons 2,006. HONGKONG TO MACAO. - Wook days at 6 was, and 2 p.x. from the Company's Wing Lok Street Wharf, Sundays at 9 am, and 1 p.m. from the Company's Wing Lok Street Wharf,

MACAO TO HONGKONG,

Week days ni 7.30 am, and 9 p.m. Bundays si 7.30 am. and 2 p.m.

EXCURSION TO MACAO,

[BUNDAY, 30 JANUARY, 1916.

«TAISHAN”

The Company's New Steamship

::,│

Will depart from the Company's WING Lox STREET WHARF ́ 16, 9 a.m., and reinen trom Moso at 3 pm me Pat

N.B. The Company will also runs Biomer from Macso on Sunday) at 7.30's... and from Hongkong si I p.m., from the Company's Wing Lok Etreel Whorfs

FARES AS USUAL,

CANTON-MACAO LINE.

BA SUI AN,

Departures from Maso to Canton on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 19 p.m. Departures from Canton to Macao on Tuesday, Thursday and Esturday, at 4.80 p.m. JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT !CO., LTD., THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.. AND THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. CANTON-WUCHOW LINE.

8.8, BAINAM, 588 tons, and 8.8. NANNING, 569 tons.}

One of the above Steamers leaves Canton for Wuchow every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at sbont 8 a.m., and the other leaves Wuchow for Canton on the same dayı si 8,30 am. Round trips take about 5 days. Passengers can return to Hongkong or vice versa by the Company direct Steamers LINTAN and SANUI, These vessels have superior Cabin socommodation and are lighted throughout by electricity. Electric Fan in each Cabir.

Booking Office open daily (Sunday arcepted) Bam. to 5.p.m.- Farther particulars may be obtained at the Office of the

HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO SINAMBOAT Co., Ltd.,

· Hotel Mansions (Flist Floor), opposite the Blake Pier.

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WANTED.

OUNG PORTUGUESE CLERK. Must Ye met at Egures. Write, stating

experience and salary required to

to the arrival in London of fresh cases of frostbite, misgiving cannot al- Mr. Asquith announced in Parliament together be suppressed until the Govern-ge, concluded with the Law Officers for re- as to what has actually been done in the last month: Arrangements have now been ment is willing to give more precise details ducing their remuneration.

way of the prevention of trench foot."

Box No. 28, Care of Daily Press” Offbe Hongkong, 26th January, 1916,

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G. MOUSSION,

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