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PEKING, January 18th.

Perhaps it may be due to the better feelings engendered by the approach of

POLITICAL

ESDAY, JANUARY 31st, 1917.

financial affairs, the Ministry of Finance has decided to call a financial conference in Peking, opening on March 1st. Elaborate regulations have been drawn ap for this palaver of financial representatives from the provinces and

CANTON NEWS.

FROM CUR OWN CORRISPONDENT.}

CANTON, January 20th." CHANGE OF POLICE UNIFORMS, Owing to the approach of the Chinese

ARMS FROM SHANGHAI, As this province is urgently in need of arms in order to suppress robbers, the local governors anve ordered a large number of arms and munitions from the Shanghai Arsenal. A gunbont was In structed to leave here for Shangini day in order to convey them to Casion.

M.P. OVERLOOKED BY PIRATES.

CAPTAIN AMERY ON THE VALUE OF BEING SMALL.

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Captain, L. 8. Amery, M.P. for South

If I were 25 big Mr. Ronald M'Neill, M.P. I should have been scen and captured," said Captain Amery to a Daily Express representative. It shows the advantage," he added, with a smile,

of not being too big.”

the old new year" tis it is termed the departments interested, but it is New Year the Chief of Police, specially Birmingham, who enjoys the reputation of but, whatever the explanation, it is notedoubtful if anything tangible will rosult. Instructed those in charge of various police-being, as regards to poputation of Chiita has had volumes of expert foreign stations to obtain new uniforms for the member of Parliament, owes his escape worthy that a spirit of compromise seems

recently able to palk himself in a very lutely old and rotten."

snill space. to be anlinating the various political advice on this subject. It pays for it but police as the uniforms in use are “absó from the Huns to the fact that he was parties. We hear of no impeachments does not not upon it. And China's the days, and the numerous factions finnes are still in a chantic condition

MASONTO seem to be anxious to work together as for a common cause. It may be that certain parties have been influenced by the strength of the opposition which they hind aroused and the possibilities ensuing upon the exercise of that strength, or it may be that the Chinese capacity for compromise has again risen to the occa sion. At any rate, there is no doubt that for the moment the bitter conflict which has raged ever since the inaugu-

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Interesting Masonic services took place On Friday night during the week-end, the charter of the International Lodge was presented, after which the lodge was Consecrated and the office-bearers were installed, Bro. C. Thunder having the honour of heing the first. W.M. Next day & class of ten assembled to have degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite from the 15th to the 32nd communicated by Bro, Dr. Hykes, Deputy for China.

REVENUE STAMPE

A great majority of the local business shops have recently discontinued using revenue stamp, issued by the Govern- ment. In view of this, the police have

Captain Amery was on board the Anchor liner Caledonia when he was torpedoed by one of the boats in the Mediterranean.

MAN SUBMARINE SIGHTED,

I was coming home in the Caledonia," said Captain Amery We took to the boats after the liner had gone down, and as we were rowing along in company we saw on the horizon what we at first took to be a steamer coming towards us. As

ration of parliament uns beased. It In the evening a dinner was held in recently arrested a number of business it came nearer we saw that it was a Gar-

may be only a truce, but, nevertheless, It is a very happy ungury for better things.

Liang Chi-chao has come to Peking and gone. His visit has not been without effect upon the politicians. Sun Hung-yi, the gentleman who gave the Premier

Hotel de Pekis under the chairmanship of Bro, Dr. Gatrell.

ICE SPORTS,

Two hockey matches were to have been played this week between the Inter tional and the Peking Cluba, but the former was unable to raise & team on

Horn submarine on the surface

men for violating the regulation.

I managed to stow myself away in. FINANCIAL CONFERENCE.

the stern sheets of the boat in which I The Tinancial Bureau has receivetī a was, so that the Cormats could not, see telegram from the Afinistry of Finance me. I was consequently unable to see and threatened to fire on us if we dil requesting it to send a representative to what happened, but the 17 hoat came up. the conference which will be held at not stop. Peking for the purpose of discussing

We accordingly stopped the boats close to the submarine, and the captain such bad time by refusing to demit either occasion. Next Monday a carnival matters of finance in different provinces of the boat. in perfect English, hailed

The chief of the Financial Bureau bae, Captain Blaikie. his office as Minister of the Interior, is to be held on the International Rick, therefore sent a representative to Peking He then ordered Captain Blaikie en board tite submarine. Captain Blaikie and who was supposed to be in the run and Mrs. Carey, wife of the American with all accounts rendered in this pro went abroad the submarine, and the Gor

ning for the premiership at the head of a certain caucus has left the capital in circumstances which gave rise to sensational series of rumours. It was reported that revolutionaries were being. harboured in his residence, and it was further stated that he himself had been arrested or was to have been arrested, only he escaped in good time. To make the story still more picturesque he was credited with having misappropriated some $600,000 during his tenure of office as Minister of the Interior. Of course, all these charges were denied and libel actions, it is stated, have been taken against two Chinese newspaperE,

It may be assumed that Tuan Chi-jui will not hold the premiership very much longer. He will vacate the post in time

whether he does so as the outcome of but

railroad contractor, will get as hostess Skating is very popular these days, and the pleasure of the pastime is much en- aced by the presence of a band twice a week at the Peking Club,

WEATHER.

This week we have colebrated the Rus'

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of conditions in Eastern and Western

man captain then told us that if wo kopt on the course we were making when ho came up we should fall in with a hospital ship, d

"The submarine, then cleared off," and soon after dark we foll in, as the captain had said, with a hospital ship. Why the

boat did not sink the hospital, ship I do not know, but, at any rate, she did not and the hospital ship took the crow of the Caledonia abroad.

HONGKONG BEBERVES.

Cos who were absent from parade without leave either on Friday, 6th- Instr Sunday, 28th inst, will attend. Recruits parade on the Cricket Ground on Wednesday, 31st Jan, and Thursday, 1st Feb., at 5 p.m Dress Drill order: Pics R. E Belilies, N. E. Kent; T, F. Claxton, J. Luce, and A. Pitchic.

G. KH BRUTTON, Capt., By KM Adjutant, E.LV.E Hongkong, 30th January, 1917.

HONGKONG POLICE RÉSERVE.

NO, COMPANY, Parade at Central at 5.50 p.m

Friday, Feb 2nd. Those without Service Rifles will draw same from, the Armoury between 5 and 5.30 p.m. on that date.

PRESIDENTIAL MANDATE. Presidcat Li has issued the following Fortunately, the clerk of the weather Mandate on the subject of self-govern- has been kind to us since I wote last.ment In olden days the district and prefect system formed the beginning of Zero temperatures have been replaced by an excellent systera of government, and the

"She was a French hospital ship, and services of the village elders and district those just rauging in the vicinity of free councillors were regarded as valuable aids I am anxious to acknowledge the kinilness The spirit of gf her captain and crew. Nothing could ing point, and everybody is more comfort-

good administration able in consequence. Still, there is much self-government had; therefore, already have been more hospitable than the way distress among the very poorest, and ap-beon developed in ancient times. A study they took care of us all.

Now I am back in England-thanks peals to charity are frequent. Miss countries shows that the prosperity of Ackermann's lectures, in aid of the Aged focal districts is always the result of the to my good fortune in not being a man ment. As a system of suministration, Women's Home were very successful-from excellence of the system of self-govern of large stature.” every point of view. Her topics were self-government is ideal, as it helps the interesting, and her audiences were de officials, develops public welfare, and, by proceeding step by step, society is healthily made to grow and progress.

Eres ORDERS DY MAJOR WAXEMAN, O.C., B.K.V.K. lighted with all that she had to say.

In the Tsing Dynasty a beginning was made in self-government, and a system fur The following members of "A" and “B” HOLIDAYS,

from complete and satisfactory was de

The work was continued. wire-pulling and political re-arrangeaian. New Year, and next year we are to why. When tho Remblic. Wnd formed, the changes which then took place interrupted ment or simply because he tires of the have a week's holiday on the occasion of wor

China New Year. It is, perhaps, for its progress. Ever since my assumption onerous duties of the position, cannot

tunate from the business point of view of office as President I have been of the he prophesied with safety. But undoubt

that this festival has followed so soon view that the means to attain perfect atl ministration is to develop self-government edly there will be another premier bo-

after the Western New Year, as it means It is not due to the defects of the system thas the full benefit is not reaped, but for many months have passed. Tang

less delays then usual.

rather to the misunderstandings resulting from the imperfections of the law. It is Shady seems to be regarded as the only Possible successor, and he is expected ta

It is interesting to learn that the Go much to be regretted that to for this ex cellent system has been abandoned. At have associated with him the experienced

ernment is planning to open Chinwangtão this time of general referm, when it is Hsiung Ha-ling Such a combination a treaty port instead of Lieshanwan, necessary to build up & strong foundation of democratic administration, we should suggests a Kuonringlang victory, a regulous of the seven places which the Chinese draw up a suitable system and enforce the which seems extremely unlikely at this Government agreed about two years ago same within a definite time limit.

Still, politics cause strange to open to foreign trade. It is practicaldered to make at once a careful study of moment. bed-fellows, and compromís amy pro-ly the only ice-free port in North China. the local self-government system and other duce the most unexpected partnerships.. Notwithstanding ice-breakers and lavishafinire connected with the enforcement of the same, ad to draw up a system which promises, Ticatsin is ico-bonnd again this will suit the prevailing conditions in the CONSTITUTION.

order that a solid foundation may be Progress has been made with the winter. Chinwangtau ought to have a big country and the wishes of the people in framing of the Constitution. The future.

orected and obstacles to future develop- ment may be avoided. By such a system Preliminary Examination of the Dritt Constitution is completed, and the

we may reach the stage of universal peace. This is my ambitious hepe. Conference is to sit to-morrow to her the report prior to the second reading Several important matters remain un- settled, but at a conference of politicaled oy being prevented from speaking in

The draft of the new Press Law, which, parties agreement was reached regarding the House for five days! If such a ruling will be known as Pao Chi Fa, or the these, and it is thought that the second could be applied throughout the country law governing the spine, has her reading will be completer? without violent what blessings would ensue Married seat to the different Ministries for the Latumeri, Alves and Wol will attend

endorsement and is expected to be pro mon might be inclined to take a hint alconulgated next month. The contents of The House has distinguished itself fur- the draft law do not differ materially tho under The only difference is Yuan regime. ther by discussing compensation for from those of the one enforced death of Ps. while in session. The in the present law imprisonment is re- agenda reads as if the deceased were to placed by lines raging from thirty dollars consists of thirty-four articles and the following are the most important points:

(1) Newspapers guilty of publishing. azeless and unfounded reports shall be thirty liable to a ne not-

exceeding dollars.

(3) Newspapers wa

publish reports of judisie onses which are either sub judice or the publication of which has been prohibited by order of the judicial courts shall be liable to a fine not ex ceeding one hundred dollars,

opposition on the contentious subjects. BANK CY COMMUNICATIONS.

Important developments in connection with the Bank of Communications have takon place this week. First of all it was announced that Tsao Juslin, the former Maister of Finance and ally of Liang Shih-y was appointed governor of the bank, and then we learn that the bank has concluded a loan with the Bank of Taiwan for £5,000,000 in order der to carry out its re-organisation. Parlia ment is naturally auspicious of such transactions, especially when the terms provide for the employment of Japanese in the bank, and it had the Minister of Communications on the rostrum to make explanations on the subject. He admitted that the loan had been contracted, but! disagreed with the contention that the Government should exercise control ever this institution, which was a commersial, bank and not a government concern although it was the agent of the National Treasury. Five millions seems rather small amount for re-organisation pur

COMPENSATION FOR DYING.

Chinese Members of Parliament have ocen unusually amusing this week The House of Representatives has decided that absenting members should be punish-

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The Ministry of Interior is hereby or

DRAFT PRESS LAW FOR CHINA.

that

all

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MUSKETTY, 117, PART 1 ranks who should have attended, but failed to attend, to fire Part 1 of this year's course on either Sunday, Jan. 14th, 21st ne 28th are warned to attend the Range on Sunday next, Feb. 4th, leaving Blake Fier at 9 am. Return about 19. noon. Men armed with (1) Bervice Tifles, ur (3) New Winchester Carbines will take samne to the Range. All others, will have Rifles issued to them on the Chief Inspector Sirdar Khan, Inspectors

Hange

as instructors,

Crown Sergeants Hasham Khan, F. A. Ribeiro, Silva, C., Roza, J. Wong, and Sergeant Butterfield will attend as Register-keepers,

JUINED

be compensated for death, as if death three hundred dollars, the draft laNo. 2 Company Section 8P 849 L.

But

were not sufficient compensation. tridea of suggesting compensation for the relatives of those MPs who die front over-work is too funny for words. Per- haps it is because there is no danger of such an event ever happening that the House voted for it so cheerfully. MISCELLANEOUS,

which

Rodrigues, and P.-c. 850 H.” H Remedios

P-c 100 Kwok Wing Hai is permitted to resign on leaving the Colony,

ANNIVERSARY.

All

Superintendents and Inspectors are

asked to make it conrenimt to attend a Meeting at Headquarters Club at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1st.

(8d.) F. U, JENKIN,

D.S.P. (R) Hongkong, 30th January, 1917

(3) Newspapers guilty of publishing The old polace in San Tim Hutung, military or diplomatic secrets or affairs known as the Wu Yang Palace, has been which have been declared by the autho

rities as important and publication of purchased by the Rockefeller Foundation which has been forbidden by order of for conve;non into a hospital. The price the authorities shall be liable to it fine

not exceeding one hundred and lty THE EXPLOSION AT THE FUSHUN paid is said to have been $240,000.00 13

dollars To-morrow night Mr. Wu Ting-fang

in two hundred (4) A fine not exceeding two

COAL MINE. entertains the foreign correspondents to dollars shall be imposed upon any news-

dinner at the new Waichizopu. His paper, which publishes Presidential Man As the result of careful investigations the best of health at dates not yet published in the Generit hos been ascertained that the cause of Excellency is not in the

the fire in the Oyama pit of the Fushun ment Gazette. presented

The Anglo-Chinese Friendship Bureau (6) Newspapers are

pub coal mine in Manchuria, by which nearly dinner comes off on the 29th inst, in the fish cows or statements which tend to dis- 1,000 men lost their lives, was due to an Hotel de Pekin. There is no mention in turb the peace and order of the country explosion of coal dust, which was ignited the invitation of any debate to follow, or those of immoral character A paper by an open safety-lamp or matches (says on previous occasions,

failing to observe the prohibition shall the Japan Chronicle). The direct loss be liable to a fine not exceeding machinery is put at Y

two occasioned by the destruction of coal and

350.000. Te hundred dollars. Tho Chinese Ministry of Finance has posts or for the establishment of its not paid in full the amount due to the mem procedings of meetings or conferences again in tvo months, and in six months

(0) Anglewood

which divulges the pected that the pit will be opened

bers of Parliament. The 31.Ps.will held in camera either by the Government half the amount of the usual outpul- therefore (says the Feking Gazette) have or in Parliament or the affairs relating that is 20,000 tons a month will become plenty of money to pay their annual bills to diplomatic questions shall be liable to available. The usual amount of produe- at the old Chinese New Year, which is a fine not exceeding three hundred dol tion will be restored after the lapse of one now called the Spring Festival.

Issue, which is very large indeed.

FINANCIAL CONFERENCE

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