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Since that time repeated efforts have been nade to mediate between the two parties in the State, but they have met with no succes, the South-West Provinces eving. ing no disposition to modify their original demands. In their latest reply to the overtures of the North they insist thing the National Assembly shall reconvoked; that although FENG, Kuo CHANG, may be Acting President his ro, election must be in accord with the feel. ing and condition of the provincials con cerned that the former status of the officers and inen of the Independent Navy shall be restored and only naval officera haval stations;

PEKING NOTES

upon the militar mensures required. is feared that this may lead to apanese FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

inilitary domination in China, and that PENING, March 22nd. the fifth group of the Twenty-on rouzCO-MILITARY BATUATION.

Demands " will thus be automatically The victory of the Government, troops secured. At the moment it cannot be at Yechow this work has undoubtedly said that this fear is justified, and it brought peace nearer, and, even it fight may be that the apprehension has nO ing he continued until Changsha be other basis than ignorance of the von recaptured, it will not in any wise be vereations which are said to have had construed as unwillingness to open peace this matter, as their subject your parlers, Opinion seenis to bo PLAGUE. divided as to whether the Northern forces It is indeed, unfortunate that just ar should be satisfied with their success at the plague epidemic was boing narrowed Yochow or whether they should proceed down to its sources outside the Great to drive the Southern armies out of Wall and hopes were running high that that the Central

Henan,

but whatever face saving the end was almost in eight that a caso interfere with the purchase of arms by reasons may be advanced in the interests should have appeared at Tungchow, some the South-Western Provinces for national of the Canton confederation it seems twenty miles from Peking. The dis defence that the former funks, and post obvious that Peking will be in a much cavery was made on Monday whoố, u tions of Generals LT-1941 and SHER etter position ciaal-vie Cantoff it docs Inbourer employed on the construction of Tangerin at Hupch shall be restored hot stay i hand too soon. To put a the new road died of plague. Preren- Sperlod to the present successful operative measures were taken immediately doctor

assigned to shall not

Pand ting all expenses in connection" with

the arifies for national prantation and tions might not be interpreted by the All the contacts were isolated, a In the case of constitutionalisrasanll be present opponents of the Government and trained nurses were dispatched to the borne by the Central Government as moderation but is fear, and if this locality, and the train servico, between These represent the minunum conditions idea should be generally accepted in the Tangchow and the capital was at onco which the South West Provinces are pre South It would vitiate any hopes if an stopped & greater shock was furth pared to accept the prospect of peace early settlement,

coming when it was lowards that the außcars rather. Temote. The recent

disease had ales appeared at Nanking, where over twenty deaths had occurred. successes of the Northern trook werom

Fortunately, the authorities une alive to the necessities of the occasion, and all proper measures are being taken to

Not only has the victory at Yoshow 7 brought into nearer, but the greater expected to produce more tractable cohesion of the Peiyang party bag con frame of inind bat, instead of being distributed somewhat to this end. For couraged, the South-West declares tha. It instance, the very independent Ferg is more determined than over to carry Yu-hsinng, who with his brigade at isolate the aity and prevent the infection on the struggle for constitutional Wasich constituted a problem for the

spreading. An obstructive public health government. It is to be hoped however, Northern luchuna, has been pardoned commissioner has been removed and that wiser bounsels will prevail and that for his offences and restored to Presi

Vel more enlightenel successor appointed. the folly will be generally recogniser hential favour, since which he has At the moment of writing. I hear that continning the present strife when the ovinced a disposition which pleast, the seriousness of the international situation commanders of the Northern forces. Li makes unity, always desirable, impɔra.

Shun himself, Feng's superior officer, han tively necessary. The North seems dis

posed to be accommodating, and the South West will incur a serious respon- tibility if it stubbornly refuses to listen

plague has again broken out in Peking, but the cause of the deaths in the East

THE WORSHIP OF CONFUCIUS

found himself checkmated by the arrival city has not yet been medically scrified. of Fenstion troops in his neighbourhood. Li professer to be very indignant, and accuses the Government of not having

Thu President, as logical successor to the Emperor, is supposed to make the Spring sacrifice to Confucius. This cere- to any suggestion of compromise. It informed him regarding their coming, should rest content with the vigorous pr. but the Government point out, in reply, mony was arranged for Thursday, but the President was too busy to undertake the test which it has entered against the action that he must have been aware of the fatty which he delegated to the Acting of the Northern Fuchung last year, for that General Chang Tso-lin's forces has Premier Chien. Nun hsuri There was a been ordered to procced southwards in large official attendance at the very order to take part in the upch and impressive ceremony. Honan campaign. Thus the Yangtzo PREMIUM, BONDS

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The death occurred from typhus fever on March 14th of A. K. Baxter,

Goods not cleared by the 2nd April st 5PM. THE SOUTH-WEST PROVINCES Medical Officer to the Coolic Depot at will be subject to rent

All broken, obafed and damaged packages are

AND TUAN. CHI-JUI.

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THE PENINSULAR AND

Kaolumation.

Tuchons have ceased to became the

Perhaps there will not bo so very much regret expressed at the intimation that the Chinese Government is prable to redeem the premium bonds and that the Government has decided to continue to

three years. As the money is quite safe, draw prizes for the bonds for another

holders of the bonds will enjoy the

The attention of readers is called to menace that was at one time feared, and the Tombola

in the changed circumstances they seen to be ready to return to the Feiyang fold

Meanwhile efforts hre being increased to reconcile the two parties. Chambers of Commerce are adding their Foreign

weight to, the general desire for peace, but the wisdom of such interference may nual oxcitement provided by the draw be questioned, although there is no doubt ing. Peking has no such scruples as that if representatives of both parties appear to be entertained in certain could be induced to meet that some circles in Hongkong on the subject of tangible result would accrue. It is premium, bands. certain that such advice has been given ANGLO-CHINESE SOCIETY. Captain T. E. Bisdon, DC.LI., who to the Government by the Diplomatic The Anglo-Chinese Friendship Bureau body in Peking, but apparently the last night changed its name to that of circumstances have been such that it the Anglo Chinese Society.

This was could not be acted upon. It must be done at a gathering in the British admitted that previous compromises Legation after dinner, an innovation have been productive of evil rather than which, it is hoped, will be continued, an of good. With decisive victories to their it affords opportunities -for getting to f next at 9.18 p.m. In response to several

organisation supporting them, the Tiu-kan gave a very interesting address requests, he will play the same pro Government would be in a position to on poetry as translated into human life, srce as he gave at the recent re-impress the South with their strength and contrasted Eastern and Western

pening of the organ,

and make the latter realise the hopeless poetry, pointing out that Easterá poetry. ness of prolonging the struggle. If the was devoted to the worship of nature, Government offer reasonable terms to the whereas Western poetry concerned itself

the Provinos and with assurances of was well known locally when here whole hearted support from the President with the D.C.LI. previous to the out General TUAN CHIJUI has overcome his break of war, hus won the Military reluctance to re-enter polities and has Cross returned to the Premiership. This bardly ⠀⠀ Bees, on the face of it to augur well for

Mr. Denman Fuller will give an organ

the reconciliation of the North and recital in St. John's Cathedral on Monday credit and a fairly effective military know each other better. Admiral Tsai

South; indeed, the Intelligence Bureau of Canton statos that it is regarded by the leaders at Canton as a new challenge to another and more determined conflict. TUAN CHI-Jui, it will be remembered, is the bite noir of the Constitutionalist "

Second Lieut. H. P. Parker, RCA

1 small fire broke out at the Bijou

Mr

THE Baving strived from the above Poris, Consignees Party, who regard him as unfit by train who left Hongkong as a Sergeant since South which would meet with acceptance more with the study of human nature..

ing and temperament to govern China as the outbreak of war, has been killed on will be delivered from alongside

Front. Second Lieut. a democratic State. Despite the fact the Western Cargo impeding the discharge will be landed at Consigne risk and expense, into the that he took a leading part in defesting Parker was an exceptionally popular hazarions and/or extra hazardous Godores of YUAN SIE-KA's monarchical ambitions N.CO. when in this Command, and was and placed himself at the head of the stationed in the 87th, 88th and 83rd forces which overthrew CHANG HEUN and companies in turn. After proceeding his restoration scheme, he is not forgiven home for active service, he obtained his for bringing about the dissolution of the commission and served with a Welsh late Parliament when it became obstruc. Heavy Battery of RGA tive. He could probably have ignored the opposition which this action aroused if he had promptly taken steps to secure the Theatre, Wyndham Street, Festerday after election of a new Parliament, and if his noon. Fortunately there was no enter colleagues in the Cabinet had not in. tainment in progress. A film caught curred so much unpopularity by enter alight as it was being tested and do ing into negotiations for the sale of the volumes of smoke were soon issuing from the building. The Fire Brigade vere country's mineral deposits, and conduct-

summoned, and it proved the work of a ing, financial transactions that were few moments only to put out the flames. regarded as inimical to the nation's The damage, which is not covered by interests. Gradually, divisions. hegan to insurance, is estimated at $1,000. make themselves evident in the ranks of the Northern party, one section of which coercion. The PRESIDENT was found to was averse from the PARIR's policy of

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from the moderates in the Confederation His recital of gemis hom anticat Chinese

and there is every reason to believe poems was very much enjoyed. that the Government proposals will be Chu's performance on the Chinese cello,, fairly reasonable then it is not too much illustrative of a battle fought two to hope that the peace conversations will thousand years ago, was a feature of the prove fruitful.

evening. Members also listened with A few days ago there was a movement much pleasure to the illuminating dis- to bring back Lá Yuan-bung to the course by Sir Somerville tread on con- presidency, and when I expressed doubt ditions in Russia, and he predicted of his willingness to return to an office great future for that country as, indeed, which he seemed to be very unhappy for all large countries is liberty could was astured that I was quite pre be secured with the unity of the various

within their borders ured to sacrifice his personal, feeling, races living and save the country, movement is likely to succted cannot be prognosticated. By to-morrow it may have been effectively scotched.

There are indications that the period of drift will soon be brought to an end Events on the Northern frontier and tho advice of Allies are working to this end. The threat from Siberis has been occupy

Whether this "REDEEMED ITALIANS."

The natives of the Irredenta who were liberated with other Austrian prisoners of war in Siberia and are now in Pekingy seem to find their lot much happier than in former days. Their ragged, and appearing. They are now being clothed unkempt appearance is gradually dia

in light khaki and their Hunnish head- gear replaced by cowboy hats. They have attract organised a band, and with its aid they

considérable attention wher Lieut. Dolonel P., J. J. Radcliffe, E.,ing the attention of the Cabinet and marching through the city. who was stationed in Hongkong before reinforcements are being hurried to the the war, has been awarded the C.M.G. AManchurian borders. In this connection similar honour has been accorded

Bombay and there transcoding to a peaceful settlement with the South, but Lieut Col. (Tempy, Brig Gen.) G. the Chinese are much concerned over the story apropos of the prevalence at home

London,

report that Japan has invited China to

The Manchester Guardian tells a gapeł now of the feminine chauffeur. A noble lord when fearing one of the official motor-care asked the driver to cows back

hour. Sh

All Tight

oncarrying: Steamer for Marseilles and support the Premien in his attempt to years ago commanded the R.C.A. detech to the subsequently he gave an undertaking to Mackenzie, D.8.0., E.G.A who a few

Farcels, will be received at the Office until attain national unity by force. TUAN'S ment at and value of all packages are required.

For further seaticulars, nailing dates, ato, owing to the defection of some of his own apply to

EV.D. PARK,

military commanders, who had been sent, to subdue the South, and he resigned

F.. the day before sailing. The contents position, however, became impossible ling, ring, and Colonel C. H. Dar two high contracting parties undertake i at a certain ho

Superintendent

enter into an agreement whereby the

who has left the service on joint action to combat the spread of retired pay. Colonel Darling, it will be German influence which endangers the remembered, left Hongkong only a short peace of the Far East, and agree to time ago.

appoint a Military Commission to decide

The poble lord then said, accustomed to being called My lord."'!! ** The woman driver replied, And 1 am accustomed to being called My lady,"