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IN THE NORTH. CENTRAL POLICE STATION, THE LATE MR. ROTHMAN AND Mr. W. R. Andrews, of the Public

OTHER PRISONERS. The Asiatic News Agency writes:- The Chinguets, the Fishingat, und other

Works Department, and Mr. "Sky" foreigner who was killed Has been papera publish an interessing item of news Kerrisca, of the Naval Yard Poker, were identified as Joseph Rothman. The 3-C. about the personal wealth of the various the recipients of two handsome gold Darly Vers anys Mr. Rothman was a AUTHORISED CAPTITAL Chinezo military" satraps us follows:-

each.

or fifteen millions each.

Assistant Superintendent of Police), and Chief Inspector R. MacDonald witnessed the preyratation.

The

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January 31st List,

Africa and joined the British forces dur Tien Chaug Yu, Hsiao Yao Nan, Wang; Tsan Yuan, Chung Fu Lai and Lu Jang

The presentation was made by thoing the Boer War, He was naturalized i Ting have about fifteen or twenty millions Captain Superintendent of Police. (Mr. Jin Cape Colony in 1902, Recently, Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe). Mr. T. H. King Rothman had bien travelling ahon! the The papers say that in spite of his high (Deputy Superintendent of Palico), Mr. East. He left. Mauila early in March and position, General Wu Pei Fu has only about five or six millions which are chiefly C. G. Perdue (Assistant Director of came to Shanghai, with a British pass- invested in various business and lands Criminal Intelligener), Mr. J. while the model Chinese Tuckan, General

Kerr port issued at Hongkong on March 15th. Yon Hsi Shan of Shausi, uoswithstanding

His body has been put in a coffin and was

The Corporation underläkes Genera! Backing his long tenure of offer at Taiyuan, where

lying at Lincheng, near the scene of the in addition to its Branchen bas Agencies in a

and Exchange Bariness of every description and he has been holding both the civil and military governships since the inception

the principal Cities of the world. of the "Republic twelve years ago, is re-

Before making the presentation Mr. Early reports referred,

C. CHAMPK N. garded as the most modest military leader WOLFE aid Mr. Andrews and Mr. brigands' captives as a Mr. Bembe Jand

Manager. and, his "Monroe Doctrine" only brought Kerrison hul been asked to

21. Des Var Road Central, Hongkong. him five or six millions.

come to variations of the name), described as a THE INDUSTRIAL AND COMMEROM: The other Tuchuas and leaders are credited with ten | Central. Station, as a result of a letter Mexican. It has been established, how- which had been received from the Colonial [ever, that this gentleman as Mr. M. 0. In spite of the poverty of the gover-Seretary. In this letter the Colonial Bérubé, a well known French résident of ment, the ex-Premier General Chin Yun Penf, ex-Finanor Minister Pan Fu, exist-Secretary said that he had been directed Shanghai. So far, nothing is known as ing Prime Minister and minister of War. by His Excellency the Governor to express to what actually happened to him, but General Chang Shao Tang, General Liu the thanks of the Government for the ser- on May 10th a telegram was received, with En Yuan and Admiral Wu Yu Lin are vices rendered by them in effecting the himself given as the sender, despatched eredited with ten millions each.

According to the papers, the properties arrest of an armed robber on January from Peking, so he is evidently safe. of the leaders, if confiscated by the Govern ment because they have been secured by corruption and oppression of the people, Captain Superintendent of Police to pre- Very interesting news was received on will be sufficient for the repayment of sent Mr. Andrews and Mir. Kerrison with Alay 10th from Mr. Gensburger, who is China's foreign debts to the Powers and two gold watches in appreciation of their now at the scene of the capture. China will then be in perfect peace after

In the disbandment of the worse than useless

cable he says, "Received four letters soldiers. In commenting upon the Chinese

Mr. WOLFE went on to say that a brief signed Freddy, Emile, Theo, and Eddie, financial situation, the papers say that the account of the robbery bad already ap Dated to-day.. In reply to cur letters, present system of the Tuchun government only enriches the militarists and their peared in the local press but he thought they say, Having good treatment, all immediate entourages while all classes of it would be interesting to recapitulate the well, don't worry, expecting release.' We civil servants. employs, students as well facts of the robbery. The robbery, heare within two hours from them and in as merchants and farmers are suffering seriously. China will become bankrupt said, occurred at No. 20, Yeo Woo Street, communication. In a great hurry. This unless the people rise up as one na at 1.10 p.m. on January 31st. Shortly authentic advice sets at rest the rumour against the militarists who are fighting after the robbery the robbers were follow common on Wednesday that E. Elius and for personal interests in Szechwag Fukien and Kwangtung and there is led by one or two of the inmates of the F. S. Elins had escaped and that their danger of another civil war in North house who had been bound and gagged whereabouts was unknown, China between the Chihli and the Fengtien i

3ist last. The letter authorised the

conduct.

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sisted in the final stages by firing a shot formed that the Ministry of Communi- from the verandah of his quarters which cations has provided adequate medical The Peking Daily News says:- Recently, the pro-Cabinet Members of may or may not it was difficult to say supplies, food and clothing at the nearest Changchun the House of Representatives held have taken effect, but shortly afterwards point to where it is expected the cap-Chefo conference with Mr. Lu Chun, Chief the robber was arrested,

tared prople will be given their liberty Hailar Steretary of the Cabinet, and it waa decided that means should he devised to

"Considering that both of you were and further that attempts will be made win over more neutral Members with the unarmed," Mr. WOLFE went on to say, through intermediaries to dispatch such object of defeating the non-Confidence Bill. it is needless to say, that the Police necessities to them while still held by the The recent defeat of the pro-Cabinet Mem- bers was due to the fact that the neutral Force, of which I am the head, appre bandite. A ductor is at hand to care for Members who were bought over last time cinto your brave conduct and I am ex them when they are released. The Ame were seriously disappointed when they

rican Association in Teinanfu has gather clothing for all foreign nationals, which rd together complete equipment and Will bo handel them mediately they appear.

Four American diplomatie re Presentatives are at Lincheng and the from Shanghai when word was Grst re- vicinity-Mr. John K. Davis, who went ceived, Mr. Berger from Tientsin, the Military Attaché from Peking, and as- other, whose name is not known.

appointed delegates to interview the Prime tremely pleased that the Government has Minister, who seemed to be ignoras of considered it fitting that your conduct the premises made by Lu. Chun, says the should be rewarded in this manner. Mr. World News Apeary. However, it will be several days before the House can take up Mr. Andrews, I have much pleasure in the non-Confidence Bill. Some of the presenting you with this watch. I have Members have advised the Prime Minister also much pleasure in tendering my per to offer more sinecares to the neutral sonal thanks to you. I am sure that your Members. Yesterday at... the Cabinet Meeting Mr. Lin En Yuan brought up action is appreciated not only by the a bill on the re-adjustment of the poste police but by the general public. I am of councillors and advisers of the various sure it will stimulate others to do likewise Commissions. It is reported that the TC-

justment means the increase of 60 when they find that the police are not ca advisers and councillors, all of whom are the spot at the moment." M.P's. This was the first batch of sine cure holders, but more will be appointed, Mr. Wang Wen Chun is going to organizo a Commission for Colonization by Troops, whore another batch of MP's. will cer tainly find their sizecures. Some say that the Prime Minister is going to employ a sum of $300,000 for t the formation of a big political party.

REPAIRING THE YELLOW RIVER BREAK

Mr. Woter then presented Mr. Kerrison with a watch and said that his remarks to Afr. Andrews applied to himalso.

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DR. SCHURMAN'S VISIT: The American Minister, Dr. Jacob Gould Schurman, recently, paid a visit to the work of repairing the Yellow River break in the Liching District, Shantaug, which being done by an Aisericau The Hongkong team comprisen:-T. E. Erm, the Asia Development Co., in Pearce (capt.), G. R. Sayer, L. J. Davies, accordance with a contract with the bivil Rer. E. K. Qurk, A. A. Rumjan, H. Governor.

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