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NOTICE

THURSDAY next, OCTOBER 31ST, being the day axed for the celebration of the EMPEROR'S BIRTHDAY, the CONSULATE GENERAL JAPANESE berg will be. CLOSED except for urgent

I. INONYE, (for Consul General for Japan),

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business.

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NOTICE. NORTH POINT PUBLIC BATHING BEACH.

KENNEDY TOWN PUBLIC BATHING BEACH

THE facilities provided at the above Teaches for Bathing purposes will not be available after the 31st October, 1918

T. L. PERKINS, Director of Public Works Public Works Office,

Hongkong, October 30th, 1918.

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WEDNESDAY. OUTOHER 80TH, 1918.

INTIMATION

CALENDAR OF

CELESTIAL

sincers admiration for many of the national characteristics of the Japanese, but it would be false friendship to attempt to camouftage the impression oreated in the minds of Anglo-Saxona in the Far East by Japan's attitude, to- wards China on one or two occasions since the outbreak of the war.

few years.

WATERWAYS war certain definite promises regarding

There will be a meeting of the General at 3.30 pm, at the Council Chamber. Military Service Tribunal on Friday next

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diseases were reported in the Colony dur- The following cases of communicablo ing the week which ended on Saturday Enteric fever, (3 deaths); diphtheria, 3 (3 deaths). One case of bubonic plague was reported on Sunday and Monday.

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The Government has announced another It is perhaps, permissible to recall concession to the Civil Service. In future one or two episode, which have created when an officer who is in receipt of a rent a feeling of unrest in the minds of mitted to draw his rent allowance for allowance goes on leave be will be per- Anglo-Saxons in China, during the last three months, provided he takes the After the Russo-Japanca responsibility for the reat during such a

period: Korea and Manchuria were made by many well-known Hongkong residents, There was a large gathering, "including Japan. Those promises involved not present at Harmston's Circus last right only China, Russia and Japan, but also entirely new and interesting, programe

when the management presented Illustrated by six Photogravure the trade interests of other nations, and The best item on the programme was the critics complain that they were not kept. of strength and endurance, which won Peking Acrobatia Troupe, in their feats Thef there were the "Twenty-one great applause. A matinee for children and containing twelve Quotations Demands," made upon China carly in will be held at 4 pm, to-day.

from the

"SAYINGS

OF

1915, which were regarded as a menaco to the territorial integrity and indepen- dence of China and the principle of equal opportunity for the trade and commerce of All nations in China. Many of those demands were withdrawn, but some of them have re-appeared since. It must not be forgotten that Great CONFUCIUS" Britain took the most prominent part in opening the oyster of Chinese trade; she did her utmost to assist in develop with six verses on river and lake ing Japan; and she entered into the Anglo-Japanese alliance, which was 'of inestimable advantage to Japan se a very critical moment in her history but made Great Britain far from popular in Europe and America. Whatever may be said about the supineness of the British Foreign Office Do *pre can challenge the statement that, so far as China and Japan are concerned, Great Britain has been a very good diplomatic friend to both. She may fairly claim to have been responsible for most of "the improvements which have contributed to the material progress of both countries

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reasons for the formation of "the Anglo-Japanese Alliance was to check- mate. German intrigue in the Far East, and as a means to that end it bas been of great value. But it came na a shock to discover that in the midst of the life-and-death struggle for liberty, the Tokyo newspapers started an anti- NAZE-BOYD.-At H.B.M. Consulate-

General, Shanghai, on October 3rd, British campaign. Nor could it be over-" and afterwards at Holy Trinity looked that the military party in Japan Cathedral, before the Very Bev. Dean Walker, STEWART ST. CLAIR, second were, at the time, in the ascendant. Mr. son of the late J. 8. NAZER and

Mrs.

FREDERICK COLEMAN, who passed through FLORENCE NALLE, of Shanghai, to MARION COUTTS, elder daughter of the Hongkong on his journey to Japan in Jate WILLIAM

HENRY BOYD and Mrs.

1916, has related a conversation with GEORGE T. FINCH, of Shanghai. “. WILSON-TURNER-At H.B.M. Consulate- one of the most prominent Englishmen. General Shanghai, on October 23rd in the Far East," which took place at and afterwards at Holy Trinity Cathedral

"No the Very Rev. Dean the time, of his visit out here. THOMAS EDWARD, eldest son Englishman will ever forget the anti- of Inspector T. M. WILSON, V: B.M.P., to MARY CATHERINE, "second

British campaign in the Japanese Press daughter of the late WILLIAM TURNER, when Britain was fighting for her life, Master Mariner and of Mta. Turner, said the old resident, and he denied that Banff, Scotland.

the campaign was conducted by an

by

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MUNULÓNU UPRton: Hia, Das Vœux Road, C. LONDON UNION: 181, Flant Hrkant, B.C.irresponsible section of the Japanese

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, OCTOBER 30TH, 1918.

JAPAN AND CHINA. DURING the last few days there have been several references to Japan's polier towards China, and contradictions have followed assertions in rather & böwilder-" ing manner. The general impression which these conflicting statements must

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FAR EASTERN CABLE NEWS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT,] TUCHUNS AS APOSTLES OF PEACE

PIXING, October. 28th. The Tuchuns have suddenly become

apostics of peace. They propose holding a conference at Peking, to which the President, making a virtue of necessity, has issued invitations excepting the Tucbuns of disturbed provinces

FOREIGN INTERVENTION

CONTEMPLATED.

It is believed that the Powers are 'con- sidering intervention, Japan consenting to this step. Probably foreknowledge of such contemplated action may induce the North and South to close up their ranks.

ANOTHER LOAN.

Another ten million Yen Loan has been signed, but the details are unknown- OFFICIAL APPOINTMENT.

"

Tuan Chi-kwei on resigning the War Ministry is mentioned for the Shantung Tuchunate, Chang Husi-chi being pro moted to a Peking appointment.

THE " KING-MAKER" LIBERATED.

Chang sun intends remaining in Peking for a week or fortnight before proceeding to Tientsin.

Izazovom kreTER'S AGENCI

CHINESE LOAN OVER-

SUBSCRIBED..

Lospoy, October 28th. The Chinese, Loan of £600,000 in 8 per cent. ten-year sterling bonds, offered at. 105 per cent, has been quickly over- subscribed. The lists opened on October 21st and closed the next day.

[SY COURTESY OF THE "CHUNG NGOL SAN PQ,"

PRESIDENT LOSING PATIENCE.

PERINO, October 29th. Hsu Shih-chang has announced that he will soon issue a mandate. to continue. the war against the South unless the Southerners submit to him.

The Northern Tuchans in Peking are now discussing the continuation of war- fare, and the warlike parties are active. ANOTHER LOAN FROM JAPAN.

The Board of Agriculture and Com- merce has obtained a loan of $10,000,000

from Japan, and the agreement has been signed.

-CANTON NEWS.

[ÈT COQUETEST OF TER "OKUNG 2001.

CANTON, October 29th GERMANS ASK FOR RELIZY.

On behalf of certain unemployed "Ger- mans the Dutch Consul in Swatow has requested the authorities to grant a sum of $75 to each in order to enable them to feed-and clothe themselves. ANOTHER PROJECTED: LOAN.

Press. On the other hand, it is equally true that the anti-British campaign fail- ed, and that no Briton will ever forget that throughout the Great War Japan has stood loyally by the side of the Allies. In every country, of course, there are all shades of public opinion. We must admit, for example, to our sorrow that in Great Britain there are misguided people who have been eager for some months past to negotiate peace with an No doubt, in undefeated Germany. Japan there are many who view with alarm any adventurous attitude on the

As the recent bank-note loan from the inevitably leave on the mind of the

part of the nation towards China. It is Bank of Taiwan has been paid the ordinary individual who follows Far certain that many Chinese are seriously Treasurer has suggested another loan of Princes Building, Charter Boad,

Eastern politics is that there is some disturbed by it.

the same amount from the bank. The A country is judged, Committee of the Chamber of Commerce where full particulars may be obtained.

diplomatic inove afoot between China of course, by the actions of those has been requested to carry out the ASIKE,

and Japan, and that the Boter indemni Acting, Manager.

in power, and for that reason we arrangements again, and has been offer- Hongkong, October 19th, 1918. [287; ons of the pawns in the game.

ed brokerage. The matter is under con- President WILSON har boldly declared in hope that a reassuring policy will be sideration. favour of open diplomaty, and, in his followed by the new Ministry in last message to the Germans especial Japan. There is nothing of which ly, he has not hesitated to call Anglo-Saxons are afraid if the policy of with President. Hau Shih-chang and aspade a spade." It is to be hoped hins and no artificial hindrances to duct. It is said that the manifesto has "Open Door" is maintained in have warned him that they will issus abortly a manifesto denouncing his con-. that in future, all international negotin- tions will be conducted with the same business in China for the whole world. KINGCHOW CRISIS

trade, are introduced. There is enough been drafted, and signed by more than

200. MP's up to the present time.

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THE M.P.'B AND SHUM"

The M.P's have learnt that Shum

Chun-buen is still in communication

is the best policy" in the long ran have been disappointing to those who Lung's troops have been recently defeated

In all the circumstances, it is to

A message from Hoihow states that at a placa about 25 miles from Hoihow. be regretted that the Japanese Govern long to see China properly developed, The British Consul in Hoihow has gone, ment have not yet made a definite and we do not despair. If the officials in at the request of Lung Yn kwong (Lung's brother), to inform the Canton leaders authoritative etatement as to what it is Peking are unable to guarantee proper that Lung's troops will evacuate King-

A con government in the country, let the chow they really want from China. tinuation of contradictory rumours lends Allies extend the general principle of the to mischievous exaggerations and mis. Chinese Maritime Customs service to understandings, and is detrimental to other departments of the State. All that the prestige of any Government.*** As

we ask is that the history of the Far a For Eastern policy Great Britain East for the last hundred years shall not desires nothing so much as a complete be forgotten and that any action of the and lasting friendship.. with Japan, Allies shall be collective and not indivi- unless it be the maintenance of the dual We have no doubt that Japan will

"Open" "Door?!" in China. We have see the wisdom of such procedure.

which was THE GUNBOAT EARD HOL

The gunboat Kwang Hoi, sold firstly to a Chinese and secondly to French merchant, has been relased e permit to leave by the Commissioner of Customs The Treasurer has therefore changed his programme by removing all. the arms from the boat and converting it into an ordinary vessel so that it may be possible to have the boat released. It is said that a Japanese merebant han. offered to purchase the boat' for use as a cargo vessel.

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