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Bf the tilary

THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.

nie the pearance of a desire on ledge the receipt of your aldress, conveying to me.

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ity of in the warnical terms, the expression of your senti ments respoling my confast whilst executing the deling of Sonior Officer, so far as they have affected The Mercantile community

Gæston, and our ments were par× nod on the foport of a contemporary who has

always displayed great impartiality. It is upon the records of the Court, that the police refused to protect & Citizen from the violence of the The Royal Irish-that the troopers asserted that they were told that the bloody Peelers were not to interfere with them-that the police stated, an order to that effect had been read to them by Mr May-that acting upon Chier they would not receive the complaint of pression of Mr Cockerill. In the face of this testimony, a etter from Captain John Bruce cannot be re- ceived na proof that it was all false, and we re- spectfully submit that, without laying ourselves open to the charge of being influenced by per- sonal feelings in the matter, wo were called upon to censure this unusual interference with the recogniseid laws of the land. If the Royal Irish can show that the evidence was false--- that the witnessos perjured themselves-we will be most happy to give all publicity to the proof; but failing such proof, we retain a bolief which is not to be shaken by mere assertion and the ribaldry of a Journal conspicuous for sycophancy and insincerity.

rdship. the minds if such ipere waste paper the protection of the Civil the right and Gumamitice of were they bound by the dates ware amenable to the Law like

the 1st flist in fact at the very by the dranken soldiers, Mr May

dan order 10 the Police “pa no tre wan the Milary na elence corroborative of the truth of

aulelligent man to see that Capt. Unnecessarily right in saying, and no such General Order was ever, and yet away to comprehend how the men be return by margled in understanding what sed to them as any soldier would mis-under. end capecially when half seas over.

The laura of the mystery is easy and, every Ce will cow see through, I hope, and your paper will be put as much read as ever, though not "taken Is this There had been for some time whapes about that the Military, and the Police woud eine to leggerbends shortly-notice of this Section was conveyed to the heads of both Depart They both let their quen know that such a thing would not be tolerated, and warned them agaas persevering the Military adding by way of signment. The police will be told not to interfere with you if you only behave yourselves," and the Pace adding The Military have been caution. against interfering with you-do you therefore on as accolset terfere with the military"

This was out sa it should be on both sides and no coe in authority is to blame for a per version on the part of the men of these simple orders given by the superiors. The mistake made is, that Capt Bruge's first letter should ever have been published it was intended as a waspish rap at the Judge it ignally failed; for His Lordship had nothing to do with anything, but what came before him, sad he did only deal with that in his usual, calm thoughtful manner.

Surely there is heart burning, and misery enough in the wrecked Colony without our going out of our way to seek for more

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Your obdt: serei:, PRENDO-CLERICUS.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS,

clato this very flatterring testimonial of your appro-

heg to assure you that I most thoroughly appre

which allows neither discount or credit; the sang proportion of duty that is paid for one pound must be paid when the quantity is a thousand chesis, and it must be paid in advance, before the article cun bo even exhibited for 2015 It must be quite clear th vance on a large quantity at once: they must either ordinary de lers cannot afford to make such an ad. ach, onhandet, by receiving it from the hands of keep a very small stock on hand, or they meer Such a distinguished deputation sensible, as I also indebted to some large capitalist who can afford to am, that HM.Service has on all occasions been duly advance the duties; and, if he choos s to give credit, consulted whilst meeting your views. he must cover his risk by charging a profit. This For your good wishes for my future welfare, no- is precisely the way in which the tea trade in this cops my most heartfelt thanks, and the assurance country is carried on. The only wholesale dealer that they will ever be remembered by me with the in it are a few large capitalists, who practically re liviliest gratification. Believe me to be,

gulate the price of tea. They act as middle-men Gentlemen,

between the importer and retailer. Sometimes it pasers through the hands of two or three stra middle men, each of whom charges a profit, before it reaches the ordinary dealer. It is only thin class who benefit by the present depreciation in thy price of tea: perhaps they have partly cur

With every sentiment of regard and estoom,

Your must obdt. Servant. (Signed) CHARLES TALBOT,--Captain und

Senior Officer. The Morcandle Community,

&c. dc. dc.

Hongkong,

Who is to be our New Governor-The last Mail has left us in the dark, as much as ever, ni to who was likely to be that person; who ere long, will have, it in his power to do so much, of either good or harm to Ceylon. But The discontinuance of our paper by the Meas

whoever he may be, this much we will pro- of the 18th is a matter to as of no importance. pleny that the sweeping reforms he will be We have long been aware that the Major-Ge-cuffed on to make here, in concurrence with neral was desirous that the mess should with- the prosent vast changes, going on around us, draw their support, and that a staff officer, who must and will make him disliked by some, a correspondent designates as "the homurable who may consider their interests injured. We son of an honourable father" was sent by his do not think Sir James Tennent is likely to be Chief to suggest to the others of the regiment selected for this high and most important Of that the "Friend of China" should be discon fire, as party claims at home may tinued, The mission was unsuccessful, the

have too paramount an offence in the selec absurdity being that the Lordly missionary was himself one of our supporters.

The Mail chuckles at the idea of General D'Aguilar and others having ceased to take in the "Friend." The worthy General (we believe that if left to himself he is a worthy man) withdrew his name from our list more than once. Three lines of flatte y would coin Dand his countenance at any time; bat we do not trade in the commodity, and therefore we may say, that without having the slightest desire to add his name to our subscription list, or the names of any of his officers, we wish them all ing to advocate the interests of the troops, and well. In our capacity we have ever buch willy spared them, even when some of the leading members of the community directed our atten- tion to acts highly improper; but when their conduct is brought befere a court of justice, we feel that we cannot be silent.

Since the arrival of the mail, it has been cur rontly reported that the Governor has been recalled, and that he is to be succeeded by Sir James Emmerston Tenno We scarcely be lieve that there has been an actual recull (this is an extreme measure) båt for monthswe have. been satisfied that Sir Joli would have a hit to resign.

Considering that His Excellency has an aimpla

tion. Our private letters inform us, that it is in contemplation to promote our Colonja Se- cratary to another Colony requiring all the activity and energy of a man of business. But yet, we imagine, nothing is known for a cer- laincy; nor indeed, is it all probable that any arrangements have. been yet completed. It is Tred that Hongkong is likely to be the place over which he will be called to ule, as Hany occurrences, which have taken place there of late, call for a change. We regret however from all we hear, to come to the Conclusion. Sir James Tennent is not likely to be the person who will hold the reins of Go vernmet in Ceylon, for without adulation we may say, that although some of his motives may have been m

misconstrued or misunderstood. he has at heart the good of the Celony and is a man who is able and willing to take us over the

rugged mass of uncertainty which our Fiscal condition and place us again, on the smooth road of prosperity. Our next Mail will probably prove our surmises to be corect, China will afford a wider field for the talents of Sir James, than the limited one which Ceylon can give him.Ceylon Ti- mes, January 22,

Hox

A B. will observe that we hare published fortone: that he is studious, and can find occupano We copy fron the Excamaer-

another letter on the same subject. It is really an affair of little importance, and had better be allowed in drop. The notion that the failure of the potatoe crop, has induced the Royal Irish

in retrench is at least original; and in Buppressing the letter, we hope our Correspon Gent will understand it is not because we be eve that the Officers would feel offended at « coolents; but simply from the circumstance of another correspondent's having discussed the metter at some length.

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THE BLEND OF CHINA

AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.

TURDAY MARCH 6, 1917.

Dicine Service, in the COLO. sat 10 AM end 4 PM VINCENT STANTON,

Colegial Chaplain.

Toskopen for Fabia Wor

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"It is a singular coincidence that a monopoly of a similar kind, but more grievids in its nature, exisis in China (among the native inerchants), which affects the sale of British goods in that coun try in the same way as the monopoly above referent to effects the sale often here. One of the provisions of the treaty of Nankin required that the cohong," or monopoly of Hong inerchants, should be abolish- ed. In consequence the name has been dropped, but no change of system has been

adopted. The Canton merchants are still firmly combined, and act together as one man, limiting trade and regulating prices, as under the former system, and dent with. them, the mauer is in far worse bands than those of the English capitalists, who regulate the price of tea at home The Chinaman

does not understand, or like, the modern commercial maxim, large sales and small profil Re must have a large profit, and sooner than avant it, he would allow whole holes of goods to rot in his warehouse, or rouge a bonfire of ther. The Brich merchant, then, who imports our goods into Chloe never gets the dealer who is the rest purchaser of t who is not a member o

dealer whatevor enguo Ued with Chinese iniadi.

with Chin at wha hand,

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lucron in the duly on ten. nol lead to an anerem- hit is the reason of nly in me country to raise

ar bolimited quantity of it arises fram the Incits ten which the Chinese merchant nas, under the present system, for keeping back the article order 30 ruumice the price

confidently expected that our new acquisi tion- and of Hongkong-treated a free port, would

means of destroying this monopoly, Milording a market beyond the influence

influence of the Canton league Those who entertained this expec- Intion were the parties best qualified to form n cor. rest judgment on the subject-namely, merchants who had resided at Macao Curing the bed period an I had seen how readily the Chinesa hud come hither to transact business while it cominvel the head quarters of the Bullish tretle these Bus showed the str gth of their only by embarking large sums becoming liable to pay ground would be considered extrava Indend

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could be obtained ever and doty had been mad no doubt that had the nut table Chinese to settle on the would have been broken up and of the trade transferred to

known that a different system prevailed after the present Governor entered on hi deputation from the enterprising merchu Chew waited upon him to a Brain on they would be allowed to obtai land, bu with a cold reception, and left the island in

tion in literary pursuits; and, above all, hei locality, from which it will be seen that al- of th 23rd, the regulations regarding allows for Officers stationed in the above charm- has domestic ties in England, the resignation of popular may not be a matter of regret. In eutire the obtaining of the proper supply of the crea- the government of a Colony where he is so unga they are apparently ample enough for ment he will assuredly be a happier man; and

ture comforts, yet the cost of those said com. glide through life, forgetting that he mis-ruled a in the cultivation of his literary talents he may

forts will make a most considerable hole in a Subaltern's allowance, as the list of the cost of British Colony, or that be failed in diplomacy.

Provisions at Hongkong exhibits. We are per- Sir James Emerston Tennent is an eatment fectly aware of its correctness, for a few days man, and his career in Ceylon will render him sinca, in conversation with an intelligent native the more competent to take charge of lang of Bombay who (owing to his having realized kong. We almost fear that his appointment £20,000 in Business there onght, as a matter of has not been decided upon, it being understood

course, to speak wall of it) observed instead that he was to succeed Sir Colin Campbell as

that, it was one of the most disagreeable places Governor of Ceylon. The January mail will the world. The Town being surrounded probably bring definite information, and in they high rocks the reflection from which grilled Since that time a series of inessures have been meantime we rejoice so learn that Dr Bowr- every one in the day time, and at night pro- ed which have had the effect of deterring all ing continues resolved to bring the state of duced a cold eddy wind. Our informant stated affairs which exist here before the base of that articles of all kinds were excessively exor-

table Chinese from settling in the colony, Commons. In his communications with the

driving away

those bilant in price, and vegetables with the excep- residence. Trade has

who had already made been subjected to rest Colonial office, should he hear of the anticipation of potatoes, almost unknown. The almost which have not mere

have not merely injured, but exting shed i ed change, he may defer his exposure until

only amusement consisted in boating, which our

and the colony is for the present a worthless the policy of the new Governor has been ascer-

fend stated he had no atomach for. The other

sion The influence of the Hong merchants i

pesses- faised. Even with a discontinuance of the

and most general pastime he states to be is,

paramount inded, their system has becom existing monopolies, it will take a considerable sitting on one chair with the foot on another, stringent than before. A great part of time to restore the trade we had three years gazing to Seaward, and calculating on the pro high that our merchants could not become por="

brought forward last season was offered at ago; but bad as airs are, we need not despair, bable duration of one's exile.-Ceylon Times chasers they were obliged to advance money on

British colony is sure to prosper, and with

us it is merely a question of time.

Dec. 25.

The following letter from a correspondent sign. ing himself Mercator, touches upo

upon some points

We charitably conclude that the editor of thech during the present agitation or a repeal of

Mul is not much acquainted with shipping, or trade, and hence the peculiar notions be puts forward with reference to ship's mails...

When an owner puts up his vessel for freight or passengers, he becomes a common carrier and is bound to lake mails. But if he loads the vessel entirely on his account, he may order a

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and lake it as a consignment, the British marchant thus becoming the mere broker of the Chinaman. So much for the one monopoly. But when this tea came home it was met by the other and a conside- rable part of it was sold for less than the money ad vanced on it.

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question is beset with difficulties. No reduction of As to the remedy for these admitted evils, the

independent of the capitalist. duty would benefit the consumer or retailer unless it were of so sweeping a nature as to render the ter Again, such a redac tion, at present, would endanger he revenue, eng vented by combination among the Hong merchants

as they ought still to called

the tea duties, should receive consideration:---

The question has often b that the hopes of a prosperous and vastly extended been asked. How is it trade to Chine have been so mis Why is it that at present the importer of tea is oblig miserably disappointed

Fomunal clearance. Our commer Friends what it cost himself, while there is no corresponding that increased supply si: consumption may be pre ed to sell it at a price from 10 to 20 per cent below fall in the retail price of the article? And why is that in China, after so many thousand bales of goods have been sold at a ruinous sacrifice in inany oises erally given away the poor Chinaman pays pearly as much for bis carolets and shirting as he did under the East India Company's charter bak I can show that a misf may be given in

Know that in practise such is the law whatever MAY In theory, and that at allthe principal Great Botalu, and A Fatog quite common for ships to take port clearance for a

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