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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1901.

BIRTH OF AN HEIR TO THE JAPANESE THRONE.

MR, WHITEHEAD INTERVIEWED.

trouble about this house. He replied, their officers were to conduct the financial "no," and returned to the room and went affairs in accordance with the directions of the away. As he went downstairs he looked Financial Adviser and to assist him. He was back and said, "don't you play any tricks on especially to provide a suitable person to be me." It was about 35 or 40 minutes past eleven Superintendent of Customs in lieu of the pre-Herald of 30th April, that H. I. H. the Crown We are pleased to announce, says the Aede when Defendant left. When he went dowa sent incumbent who should submit his accounts Princess gave birth to a son last night at to stairs the detective followed him and I followed and report to the Financial Adviser. The period o'clock. Both the Princess and the infant at the same time as far as the first floor. I for which the arrangement, was to lost was un- saw the Defendaní arrested by Inspector Han-limited, but none but Coreans or Russians were

Prince are doing well. son. I never offered to give the Defendant to be appointed to the post of Financial Adviser cigars. I never met him in his-rickalia and thereafter. Following the visit of the British war held a conversation with him.

ships and troops a compromise,was effected. It was agreed that Mr. Brown and M. Alexieff were to work in harmony, the former having been engaged for five years, and a period of eighteen months had still to run before his agreement that the financial condition of Corea has been originally strengthened by him during his term of service, but the point made is whether, in the face of the Russo-Corean agreement, the British Government has any right whatever to interfere, and it is this point which will doubt. less be settled shortly.

The case was then adjourned to to a on Saturday next. Bail as before, $500..

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THE OIL SHIP FIRE AT KOBE.

THE BROUGH COMPANY AT THE expired. It is not denied by those concerned prospective changes that the government may have been found useful, for the crew of the ship,

THE ACCIDENT TO A PEKING TRAIN.

1892-Arrival of the Hongkong Regiment. 1897-Macao declared a free port. 1898-Mr, Lindsay S. Crawford died of plague. 1899-France,makes a demand of Tis-1,200,000 for the arrest of Father Fleury.

TO-MORROW.

Wednesday, 8th May, 1901-

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shr. 25min. Shri Shin. High water-Morning- ohr.39mia.

Morning

.......10kr. 38min. Low water-Morning ***** där, zymin, Afternoon Ohr:55hidi -ANNIVERSARIES,

The Kobe Herald learns that, contrary to the beach the wreck of the oil ship A. D. Rice, it expectations held that it might be possible to

the scuttling was carried out on 30th April was deemed best to scuttle the remains, and at a short distance from the beach at Sumiyoshi. Quantities of debris were still aflcat in the Chinese-al of 3rd moon of _27th year of neighbourhood, however, at date of latest advices burning or smoking, and drifts of the The Washington Post of 15th March pub-smoke from the wreck were still trailing along. lishes the following interview with Mr.White.

the foreshore.

Quantities of cast off clothing and boots have- head i

been received at the Seamen's Institute and The cutrency of the Philippines and any contemplate are attracting the attention of who are in destitution. The U. S. Consulate banking concerns of the East that have to do will, however, take charge of them, as already with the financing of trade in those quarters of intimated." the world. During the last six or seven days one of the foremost financiers from the Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and China, and a member of the legislative council of Ilongkong, has been in Washington conferring with men bers of the Cabinet on the currency situation in our autermost possessions. Yesterday he had a brief audience with President McKinley: Mr. Whitehead is a close student of Oriental affairs, an Englishman, who has resided more than twenty-six years in India, Japan, and China, and acquired a varied experience with Eastern people.

"I came to Washington," said Mr. White- head last evening in the course of a hurried interview just before he was leaving for Mexico City, "to make some inquiries about the money of the Philippines and about the government's Programme regarding currency there. I have talked with six or seven members of the Cabinet, and to-day I saw President McKinley

THE N. Y. K'S BUSINESS.

the lialf year ending 31st March last appears The business of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha for to have been prosperous (the Nagasaki Press notes) and this is partly owing to the Chinese disturbances and partly to the large profits accruing from its European service. The com. pany's consting trade was about equal to that of the preceding half year, but it is reported that the company has realized a considerable profit from the steamers requisitioned as tran- ports in connection with Chinese affairs, 'With regard to the ampany's other foreign services no business returns have yet been received from the foreign branch offices, but it is gen- erally believed that no loss has been sustained from any of the foreign lines. The state subsidy granted to the N.V.K. amounts to some four million yen at the present moment, and this sum is to be increased by 620,000 yen next month. In view of the above fact, it is gener. ally believed that the company will declare a dividend of some 12 per cent at its general meeting to be held at Tokio next month.

THEATRE ROYAL. Last evening Sowing the Wind," an play in fourncis by Sydney Grundy, was present ed by the Brough Company to a Hoogkong audience for the first time this season. It may be remembered that this Company opened their season here, some three years ago, with this play, which was well received. It has lost none of its charm as the, large audience gathered at the Theatre fast night testified. Sir Henry Blake accompanied by Lady and Miss Blake and suite, occupied a private box, and A WOODEN BRIDGE GIVES WAY. at their entrance, the Band played "Garl save the King," the audience, as usual, stand-

SEVERAL CASUALTIES. ing. Punctually at nine the curtain went

PERING, April 29th. up and the play was then proceeded with. When a railway accident happens the usual The scenery was exquisite and was percourse is to damn the company. In this case fact in every detail, especially in Act I, it were better to damn the railway bridges for which depicts The Beeches, Barchester, having held together too long: they might have Mr. Brabazon's House in the. country. The given way any time. They were put up, some plot of the play is too long to go into details, by Russians, some by Germans, and some by sufficient, to say that die acting left nothing to Japanese, and it speaks well for the Chinese be desired, as the loud applause un different engine-drivers that they have contrived so long ocrassions alone testified., Mr. Brough, as Mr. to manipulate these matchi-wood structures Bababa, a widower, was excellent, in fact we without accidents The traffic of late between do not know in which of his difierent parts he Peking, Ticatsiu and the sea has grown shipes the most. All we can say is, the enormously, owing to the briskness of trade more we see of him the more we want, His created chietly by the presence of so many acting with his wife as Rosamund, in the final

"I have found your officials here all very roops in the province, multiplying the Euro courteous, the personification of kindness to scenes of Acts 11. and IV. will never be for

The company is now constructing seven sea gotten, and though they leave us for other

pcan population twentyfold above the normal.me," replied Mr. Whitehead, somewhat in- going steamers at home and abroad, and as Increase of trade means a busy railway, and directly. "President McKinley is thoroughly shores soon, their memories well keep green,

soon as these vessels are completed, the con Seldom has anything so fine ever been seen

long trains heavily laden. The Peking-Shan- informed of the situation in the Philippines,struction of seven more liners for its foreign haikwan line has had to bear burdens which In my brief conversation with him, I was sur- in this Colony as their acting. They are really

services will be commenced. its contractors last autumn never bargained for, prised at the knowledge he has of details affect. a most talented pair.

It only needed a last straw to break the woodening financial and other affairs pertaining to the camel's back. The last straw came with a islands." substantial howling gale, raising the usual Chiali dust storm. The bridge which fell was not the great bridge at Yangbun, as runour at first stated, but a smaller bridge north of Yangtsun, about half way between Peking and Tientsin. The up train to Peking, on board which was the Taylor-Carrington theatrical company, was of course unable to to proceed to Peking..

Mr. Watkin, a crusty old bachelor, was taken by Reginald Dartrey, and he did the greatest credit to the part, acting up to Mr. Brough in every detail. As Maud Fretwell, the giggling miss always declared by her mother to be so. innocent, Miss Grace Noble fairly eclipsed herself: her acting was most real and life-like and she created amusement. The part of the Hon. Mrs. Fret well was ably taken by our old favourite Miss Temple, while Miss Bessie Thomp 5on, as Bridget, the housekeeper, left nothing to be desired, the only drawhack was the sinaliness of her part, but what she had to do, she did in her usual finished manner. Too much credit cannot be given to Mr. Lovell, in the part of the hero, Ned Annesley, his acting was splendid from first to last and scenes with Mrs. Brough, (Kosamond) being particulary fine, and finished in every detail The other parts were well sustained.

Tonight for four night only, A Village Priest will be staged and is sure to meet with the welcome it deserves. To-morrow night the company close their season here with "Niobe" and Australia's gain will be our loss. These sentiments will be heartily echoed by the numerous friends of the Brough-Company in this Colony,

Below we give the full cast

CAST OF CHARACTIÓNS !

Mr. Hrabzon fa Widower)

Mr. Watkin (a Bachelor) ...

Ned Annesley..

Lord Petworth.......

Sir Richard Curifler ...................

Ar. Deakin (Attorney at law)..

Weuba Valet... - post.. Hon. Mrs Fretwell... Maud Fretsell

Spent My, Brangi, Mr. Reginald Dartrey,

Mr. WT. vell Mr. Mario njeni

Pray

Str. Melatyre ......Mr. Bards. Mr. Grattun ...Miss Temple. Miss Lace Soble.,

Bridge (a Housekeeper)............ Stis. Beste Though

Reshmanrd.

Tact

... Mrs. Brough

Official telegrams were received in Peking at 30 in the aftemoon from Lofa, on the Fek ing-Tientsinline, stating that a serious accid- ent had taken place four miles south of that post.

It appears that at this point a wooden bridge gave way as the No. 1 down train-the ordin: ary daily passenger and goods train from Pek ing to Tientsin-was crossing it, and the fore part of the train fell through.

The fore part of the train was wrecked and from twenty to thirty persons, mostly Chinese, were killed or injured.

As is well-known, the train is usually made up with a long string of trucks in front of the passengers, with frequently one or two soldiers passenger carriages. The trucks carry Chinese guarding military stores when such are being carried. At the time of writing, there has been received no intimation. that occupants of the passenger carringes were among the sufferers.

A breakdowa train left Tientsin without delay, carrying railway, officials and a large staff of British medical officers and hospital appliances.

As soon as the news becane known, the Germans and French at once came forward and offered assistance. Owing, however, to the expeditious steps which had been taken by Major Whittall, Railway Staff Officer at Tien tsin, by the R.S.O. at Lofa, and their staffs, the At 1. The Breches, Barchester. Mr. Brabai's House moment the first news.came through, the officers of the British administration did not think this necessary

Later,

syxorst of SCENERY.

-in-the-Crustry?

At 11.-Nel Annesley's Chambers in Landen. Aft III and IV.-Rosamund's Cottage in Fulbaby

Period About Sixty Years Audi

SANITARY BOARD.

A Special Meeting of the Sanitary Board is summoned for 4 p.m. on Wednesday, the 8th May, for the purpose of considering a sus gestion by His Excellency the Governor allow Plague patients in Yaunati to be treated in their own homes. under proper supervision.

G. A. WOODCOCK,

Acting Secretary.

THE PLAGUE.

о

Number of cases reported (Chinese..... 324 up till room of the 6th.her Ariatirs 3 May, 1931

(Europeans......

Chinese 73 Number of cases reported

Other Asiatics o during the past 24 hours

Europeans...... Total number of cases-reported to date 343 Number of deaths reported (Chinese..... 397. up till noon of the 6th Other Asiatics May, 1901....

Number of deaths reported during the past 24 hours

Товитьст

of deaths recorded to date 324 THE MCLEAVY BROWN AFFAIR,

Commenting on the McLeavy Brown affair,

the New Press-says-

for a few minutes."

RECEIVED WITH GREAT COURTESY

Washington?" he was asked.

"Were you successful in your mission to

of the currency problems before the American Further than that Mr. Whiteland did not talk government.. The British banking system, which I have represented at Hongkong for the last seventeen years," he added, in discussing matters in China, has carried out. with its Chinese constituents commercial and banking transactions aggregating the equivalent of to connection with that enormous business, the many tens of millions of pounds sterling. Yet

coin. bank has not sustained the loss of a single

unique, because in my experience it is not nos This statement of fact is absolutely sible to say the same thing of any other nation. ality, either in the western or the castern licts phere. It affords me great pleasure to testify to the commercial integrity and the financial soundness of the Chinese merchant and banker. Fully twenty years experience of the Chinese has caused me to realize that their standard of business honesty is of a very high order. Whether the root of their honesty is fidelity to fundamental convictions of right, or whether the experience of thousands of years has taught cessful and permanent business, or, in other them simply that it is a prudent course for suc words, that honesty is the best policy, is not easy to determine. The fact remains that a paper contract is not necessary to bind a Chinese merchant to his word and that, speak ing generally, his word is as good as his bond."

ADVOCATE OF THE OPEN DOOR:

Mr. Whitehead is an earnest advocate of the "open door policy" for which this govern "Should there be no further partition of terri- ment claims credit in the Celestial kingdom. tory of China," said he in reference to trade prospects there, "and if it is still possible to on equal terms, British commercial-interests keep the door wide open to the world's trade in the far east might be regarded as still in their infancy as compared with the dimensions they may reasonably be expected to assume in in the next decade. In Manchuria it would appear that sooner or later the door may pos sibly be closed against the freedom of trade..

markets in the world are to be found in the respect to commerce and the largest unopened Be that as it may, the greatest potentiality in

great Chinese empire with its latent resources and vast population. The Chinese, a truly virile race, are more industrious, and on the average, more intelligent than the people of India; they are a long way in advance of them TUNG FUH HSIANG STATES HIS civilization, and a knowledge of the English in the desire for progress, comfort, material SIDE OF THE CASE.

language. They also enjoy the advantage of a

It appears that the first report of the accident over estimated the casualties, which nuinbered

about ten.

slightly injured, namely a British officer who No Europeans were killed, and only one hastily put his head out of the window, forgetting there was glass in it. The window reminded The gale which was blowing put an chomous strain on the bridge and led to the accident-New Press.

him.

HE OBJECTS TO BEING MADE A SCAPEGOAT FOR OTHERS.

SAYS HE ONLY OBEVED ORDER OF YUNG-LU AND DOWAGER.

RANKS HIGHER THAN GLASGOW.

PROBABLE NEW AMERICAN MINISTER FOR JAPAN.

A special despatch to Los Angeles Times, dated April 4th, says: A report has been ter Rowell's name is being considered by the received here from Washington that Dr. Ches

Minister to Japan. It is stated that Minister President in connection with the post of

Perkins have united in recommending Rowell. Buck, now at his home in Georgia will not return to the Orient, and that Senators Bard and Dr. Rowell was asked to-night whether he would replied. "I am not seeking any office. Senaters accept the appointment. I cannot say," he Perkins and Bard are very friendly towards me, and may wish me to accept the appointment, if tendered. I confess that the offer would be tempting one, as I have lived in Japan and know many of its people, but I shall not turn my hand over to secure that post or any other under government.

a

THE HANOI EXHIBITION.

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1865 Restoration of Prince Kung's honours. 1870-British ship Dunmail wrecked while entering Hongkong harbour. 1871-Treaty of the Alabama claims, 1873-Death of John Stuart Mill.. 1893-The Clam first kerosine "tank *:

steamer

1897-Volo captured by the Turks.

arrived in Hongkong. 1898-Balance of war indemnity paid to Japan. 18-Port of Funing, opened to trade and

San-u.ao. 1900-R.M.S. Terrible arrives in Hongkong from South Africa. Great Reception given by residents.

AGENDA.

10-DAY

HONGKONG MARU, Japanese steamer, 6,157, W. E. Filmer, 7th May, San Francisco 9th April, via Honolulu 16th, Yokohama 29th, Kobe goth, Nagasaki and May, and Shanghai 4th, Mails and General. S Van Buren.

Ont, British steamer, 1,991, R. Pinkham, 7th

YUENSANG, British steamer, 1,428, F. H. Rolfe, May-Moji 1st May, Coal-Mitsui Bussen Kaisha,

R.N.R, 7th May-Manila 4th May, Gene- ral-Jardne, Matheson & Co.

TAISANG, British steamer, 1,544, R. C. Bradd-

ley, 7th May-Shanghai 1st May, wid Swatow 6th, General.-Jardine, Matheson & Co.

MENBERG, German steamer, 3,600, R. Hunger,

7th May,Singapore 1st May, General- Siemssen & Co.

ELSA, German steamer, 1,702, Schonwardt, 7th May, Hongay 4th May, Coal-Jeb- sen & Co.

QUARTA, German steamer, 1,146, H. Johansen, 7th May, Manila 4th May, Ballast.- Sander, Wieler & Co.

Gaelic, British str., for Shanghai.

Clearances at the Harbour Office.

Choytang, British str., for Shanghai, Taishun, American str., for Shanghai.

hampan, British str., for Shanghai.. Perla, British sir, for Manila. Cimbria, Danish str., for Bangkok. Auping Alaru, Japanese str, for Swatow. Tsurugisan Maru, Jepanese'stry for Mo,l. Hailoing, British str., for Swatow, Pakking, British str, for Canton.

9p.m.-The Brough Company at the Theaire Heimeon, British str, for Canton.

Royal.

TO-MORROW.

Daylight-D. & Co's steamer Unilhong leaves 6.30

for 'Coast Ports.

in.-Regular Meeting United Service

Lodge No. 131 E.C. Cargo ex Glengarry subject to rent. Cargus ex Garlic subject to rent.

THURSDAY, 9th.

3 p.m.-D. S. S. & Co.'s steamer Catherine Apcar leaves for Indian Ports.

5 p.m.-E. & A. Co.'s steamer Guthrie leaves

for Australian Ports. Cargo ex Japan subject to rent.

SATURDAY isth,

Mongkut, German str., for Bangkok, Machew, German str., for Swatow. Taishan, British str., for Swatow. Kachidate Mary, Japanese str., for Kuchinotzu. May 6, Stat, Russian torpedo-boat, for S'hai.

Departures. May 6, Kasatka; Russian torpedo-boat, for

Shanghai.

May 7, Gadis, British str., for San Francisco. May 7, Glengarry, British str., for Kutchinotru." May 7, Ariel, Norwegian str., for Canton.. May 7, Taiyo Maru, Japanese str., for Canton,

May 7, E-seng, British str., for Shanghai. May 7, Dunottar, British str., for Hankow, May 7, Flandria, German str., for Canton, May 7, Japan, British 'str., for Shanghai, &. May 7, Perla, British str., for Manila. May 7, Taishun, American str., for Shanghai,

Noon-P. & O. steamer Ballarat with Mails May 7, Glengyle, British str., fat Kobe.

etc. leaves for Evrope.

SUNDAY, 12th.

Passengers-Arrived.

Daylight-0. 8. K. scammer Daijin Maru Miss C. Camoritz, 7 Europeans and 24 Chinese. Per Esmeralda, from Manila-Mr. Elimon,

leaves for Coast Ports.

WEDNESDAY, 14tb. Daylight O.S. K. steamer Akashi Maru leaves

for Coast Ports.

Noon-C. 1. R. steamer Empress of Japan

Noon-N. D. L. Co.'s steamer Prius Heinrich with Mails passengers etc. leaves for Vancouver B.C.

leaves for Southampton.

SATURDAY 25th. Noon-U. S. Co's steamer China leaves for

San Francisco via Shanghai etc..

SHIPPING GAZETTE.

Per Hongkong Mars, from San Francisco, e-Messrs. W. A Farmer, F. P. Hamill Thos. Marsniga, Miss S. L. Mitchell, Mrs. Robt. McWade, Mrs. Rountree, Miss A. A. Lewis, Mr. E. Schultz, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cawrie, Mr. and Mrs. Mendell, Mr. and Mrs.

C. Wing Lan, C. A. Hong, Mrs. C. A. Ching Nissley, Messrs. W. H. Bolton, H. C.,Finnick, 1. K. Mitchell, H. Kuranaga, T. W: Coverston, and 2 children, Mrs. A. H. Ling, Miss, M. Matsuo, 2 Japanese and 75 Chinese.

Per Empress of Japan, from Vancouver-→ Mrs. J. French, Mr. J. Le Faucheur, Mrs, C. W. Rosenstock, and Mrs. J. P. Selden.. From Victoria-Mr. M. M. Levering. From Yoko hatna-Mr. F. Salinger. From Kobe-Col and Mrs. Wagner, Misses M. and G. Wagner (a), and Miss M. Augell. From Nagasaki-Messrs. sup-Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Robertson, Mr. Schous, 3. D. Walker and K. Walker. From Shanghai

dongue, M. F. Menrice, W. S. Robinson, W. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Munroe, Messrs. L. Barm Graham, Mercurio, Ezekiel, and 82 Chinese:

Per Afenberg, from Singapore-570 Chinese- Per Taisang, from Shangbai, &-Mr. Potts and 161 Chinese.

China is preparing a Grand Exhibition which The Administrative Government of Indo- is to take place at Hanoi, capital of Tonkin; Press. All Asiatic nations are invited to take plied to Captains of vessels will contain a towards the end of roöz, says the Stame Free

In future the Telegraph shipping form part in this exhibition. On that occasion Indo-heading for notices of officers and engineers China will exhibit its great sources of wealth transferred or on leave, etc. Friends will much which are already the objects of important com.oblige by giving this information: Hongkong and Shanghai as well as those of merce between Oriental Ports Viz: Singapore, Japan. It is anticipated that this exhibition will have many happy results in the way of giving a stimulus to commercial relations, in general, which will greatly tend to mutual and active beneficial results.

the first railway lines, and the grand Bridge of Hanoi, on the ked River, will take place. This On this occasion also-the-inauguration of

last work is one of the most important feats of modern engineering in Asia. The bridge will will traverse the country to the Chinese frontier. be 1680 metres long, and the Hanoi Railway

us by and bye.

More detailed accounts of this famous bridge, which is one of the curiosities of Asia will reach

actively and energetically preparing everything The municipality of the town of Hanoi are and in all surrounding districts great stir and bustle reigns. The construction of the Palace more than one thousand workmen are engagéd for the Exhibition is progressing rapidly and there at present. The work of the new Govern,

Far East.

NOTANDA.

CALENDAR.

MAY.

Meteorological means based on ten years' observations to 1893. Barometer Ame Thermometer......

29.867

Humidity Rainfall

184.0 150

May 3rd.

has taken command of the 3.3. Saimur, on Mr. Dixon, chief officer of the s.s. Hankow, the Canton Wuchów run.",

:

Captain Lossius, of the s.s. Nanning, takes command of the Fatshan, on the Hongkong. Canton_run...

Captain Dick, of the s.5. Fatshan, goes home."

SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.

MAILS DUR

Tacoma (Victoria) ith instant. Tacoma (Taconia) 9th instant. English (Bengal) 10th instant. German (Hamburg) 14th instant. American (China) 15th instant. American (Doric) 23rd instant.

:

Moji on Sunday, the 5th inst, and will sail for The C. P. R. Co.'s steamer Tarlar arrived at Kobe to-day, the 7th inst.

Per Yuensang, from Manila-Ms. Joseph de Otero, 5 children and baby, Messrs. A. Filch, H. Wilson, M. J. Tomas, Sutherland, J, P. Vogelsang, Mr. and Mrs. Coyeneo, Messrs. E-A-Pugh, J.-Taheshiha, K. Kimoto, Capt. A. Cobban, Messrs. K. Nishiamä, P. Nielson, 6 Chinese and 3 Japanese,

Departed.

Per Japan, for Shanghai from Hongkong Sir T. Salter Fyne, Messrs. George Krinks and W. M. Rice, Fron London-Mrs. Daily and child, and Mrs, Archibald. For Kobe Mrs. Franklin, a children and nurse, and Mr. Ward, From Penang for Yokohama Mr. Mohler.

Per Gaelic, for Shanghai-Messrs. F. S. Jacott, J. F, Maxmill, and F. Bonneit. For Kobe Messrs. M.. B. Cohen, R. W. Pearce and Capt. Cameron. For Yokohama Messrs,

lulu-Messrs. I. G. Doak, Cheok Ah Ming, W. Daniels, T. D. McKenzie, Mrs. F. D. Web- W. 5. Calver and Mrs. W. P. Vose. For Hono ster, Misses E. V. Best, V. Donssinann, Mrs.

Fang Phong, Ferguson, L. Allai, Luke Cho Masters Ah Sim, Tong Lee and Mrs. Lee She. For San Francisco-Mr. & Mrs. James Hogg, Misses Hogg, Hermann, Mrs. J. Scale, Mrs. N.

Mails &c., from San Francisco to the 17th ulto The P. M. S. S. Co.'s steamer China, with via Honolulu, arrived at Yokohama, and will. Nural, Master. W. F. Nural, Mr. and Mrs. and Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai. leave for this port to-morrow morning via In-

L. G. Clarke, Messrs. W. S. Silva, A. J. Walker, and Commander J, S. Ogien.. For New York-Messrs. G. Gaggim, C. F. Eyres and valet, M. T. Lawless, and C. T. E. Wales. For Depolt Winch--Mr. B. Henry. For London-Messrs. J. West, L. Oliver, and Mr. and Mrs. G. Macdonald.

Saturn

Burnside

Styx

Compania de Filipina Lung Tsing.

Hangchow

Colonies.... Pelliana

+

*

Cosmopuhtan

- PASSED THE CANAL

'Dock.

ment Hotel is being equally pushed ahead. better climate as well as a much richer soil. It has its site near the beautiful Botanical "British interests in China and the far East, beautiful structures are being built. The new Gardens, and on all sides comfortable and added Mr. Whitehead," arealready stupendous. Hongkong, small asa dot on the ocean, adjacea: Theatre of Hanoi the original plans of which to the borders of the Chinese empire, affords are now approved, is to be commenced in May, some indication of the possibility of expansion.ed, and trees are being planted all along them New Roads and Boulevards are being open- The Island covers an area of about twenty-nine The following pétition addressed to Yung-lusquare miles, and was ceded to Great Britain on both sides, and the Hanoi station, which is native newspaper at Tientsin. We give the by General Tang Fyh, Hsiang appears in a in 1841. With its bare granite rocks, Hongkong finished. The capital of Tonkin which fifteen situated near the Exhibition Palace is nearly was then wholly unproductive, without trade,

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK RETURNS translation to show how artful the notorious no roads, and its only inhabitants were a few years ago was but a poor struggling Anna- Yung-lu is:

fishermen,

U.S.S. Bennington... af mite hamlet will be shortly, thanks to its

Kowloon Europeans....and therefore lost my official post. While J, Tung Fuh Hsiang, have been found guilty,

Nanchang.. beautiful and healthy situation, to its pretty Centurion (Chinese 15 thanking you for your letter of sympatry 1

little lake which adds a charm to its scenery, |.Argus "Now it has a substantial rade, good roads, as well as its mountains and valleys and large Hongkong.. Other Asiatics cannot help feeling that I have been shame ing the disadvantages of the system-out of

population of snine 250,000, and notwithstand-beautiful streets, one of the finest cities in the Meade .... (Europeans... fully treated. Owing to it bring impossible date and no longer up the needs of the time--

Newark. become so indignant that I have very relac Hongkong is concerned, denies the rate payers for inc to tell anyone of my secret thoughts, of crown colony government, which, so far as the heaven. I had been under your protection any voice in the management of the municipal tantly to weep, bitterly with my face towards and observation and bad become military Com- extraordinary. In the matter of tonnage of affairs of the city, its shipping industry is very mander. Whatever I did, it was by your Excel vessels inward and outward, it ranks higher lency's instructions at 1 dared not assume any Mr. J. F. Gubbins, has asked the British authority myself. It is the duty of military than Glasgow and is almost on the level of Government to despatch a warship from officials to do so and to revere your Excellency,

Liverpool." Weihciwci to Curea at the earliest possible for you are so patriotic that you would rescue

Mr. Whitehead is net unmindful of the pro-: moment.. It is stated that this is in connection with Mr. McLeavy Brown's dismissal from the Therefore I should run as fast as a horse in organized on the most thorough business our empire though your life was sacrificed.gress of the American nation in the commerce of the world.. "Scientific rivalry," he declared, Corean Government service. It will be recalled following your footsteps. in this connection that some four years ago when it was thought to displace hini, a British cellency started this extraordinary affair (this America and Germany for years past to in the 8th moon of last (28th) year your Ex-is waxing fiercer. The earnest efforts of principles, especially American and German,. force was landed at Chemulpo, and six warships refers to the coup d'etat-in 1899 when Yunglu, participate in the world's commerce, have lately were dispatched there to reinstate him in his position as the Chief Commissioner

win was then Viceroy at Tientsin, rushed to Customs. The whole trouble seems to have the Dowager Empress, the summary decapita- commercial education, new machinery, labour. Corean Peking and ordered, under the instructions of tion of superior technical training, higher been redoubled, more particularly in the direc arisen from the fact that at the time when Mr. tion of the six reform martyts at Peking, the saving appliances, and the most scientific Brown' came before public antice, Russia arrest of Kang Yu Wei and Liong Chi Chan, means for facilitating the production of finished and Corea had made a compact which Reform leaders). On the zoth of 7th noon, goods, the most improved and most economical provided that, the Russian Minister having your Excellency telegraphed for me to come.. requested his government to send an official to hand-my troops to come to Pekin (to help you methods of transport and the expediting of transact the financial affairs of Corea, and to

in carrying out the coup d'etat policy) which business generally. More than a decade ago. Ale charge of the Customs Department, M. did to your entire satisfaction. Moreover, last Americans and Germans set out in earnest on: <Chinese-gth of 3rd moak of a7th year of Alexieff was to be Adviser to the Financial year when the Boxer trouble was just begin an industrial career. They have gained enor Department, and Superintendent of the Cusning, your Excellency repeatedly instructed have forged ahead with giant strides, and out

Kwanges toms. The Adviser was to provide for the me to keep in touch with Li Lai Chun, a Boxer distanced Great Britain in several directions."

mous ground, achieved astonishing progress, Sun-Rites....

shr, 25min.. taxation, revenues, and expenditure of the chief, to cooperate with him, to besiege the

Sels

................. 67. 27min. Moon-Max Dec. S. 3hr am country and submit the Budget, conditionally Foreign Legations, and to fire upon them with that the Ministers concerned should be con-

VISITED ENGLAND EN ROUTE,

High water-Morningtohr. quin, sulted on all matters, and that the Adviser

who is a tall, well-built reoleman of middle Since coming to Washington, Mr. Whitehead,

Afternoon ohr. omin. should not act on his own arbitrary authority

age, has been very busy with his mission here,

Low water-Morning, ........ 3hr, 59min,

Afternoon His duties are to superintend the receipts from

lie came well introduced, but has lived

5hr, 50min. taxation, to pay into the Korean Treasury such

ANNIVERSARIES. sums as might be necessary to defray outlays, Now, while your Excellency is as well off as and a portion of the time at the Metropolitan

modestly, a portion of the time at Chamberlin's 1842-Earthquake at St. Domingo; 10,000 lives to manage the Goveniment's expenditure in ever, Fam-a criminal. Though you were the Club chambers on I street. On the way from 1847-Earl of Rosebery born.

Jost the strictest and most cautious manner, to originator of the trouble, yet I am to be held Hongkong he spent several weeks in England, 1868-Lord Brougham died... reader an account to the Corean Government responsible for it all. This unfair treatment and was invited to speak on the expansion of 1875-Japon gave the southern half of Sagha of moneys received and obligations incurred causes the troops under my command to run or discharged, and to submit to the Corean away. Will your Excellency Five me some ber of Commerce in Liverpool He expects Kurile Isles

WA trade in China before the Incorporated Chanlién to Russia in exchange for the Government a general statement of the counexplanation of this, and tell me what right or his business to keep him fully a week in the 1891-Governor Sir Wadea Voux left for was try's financed. The var udepartments and reason there is in is all New Prunchy of Mexico se

guns-At first, I dared not do anything against the Foreign Ministers, because of feebleness on the part of our troops, until finally your persistence, compelled me to carry out the plants gens det

TO-DAY.

WEATHER REPORT.

One Hule

Barometer. Temperature. Humidity 'Rainfall.

29.87 20.78

Bo

.37

87

91

0.77

-TO-DAY, Tuesday, 7th May, 1901

Outward-16th April—Machaon, Arkitles, "India, Adriatico, Deucalion, Easingwold, Pille, d'Alger, 19th April—Bengloë, Banca, Nurnberg. 23 AprilAnnam, Hamburg, Benmoke, 26th April-Wakasa Maru, Coulsdon, 30th April Prometheus, Strassburg, Auchenarden, Drago man, Heathburn 3rd May-Ernest Simons, Glenlochy, Java, Maria Valerie, Laizand, Maria, Lindenesall, Redcross.

Homeward 9th April 26th April-Stuit gari 3rd May-Stentor

Arrivals at Home-1st May Adriatic, Bingo Maru, Patroclus. 4ib May-Juteapolis, Moravia, Pathan,

Shipping.

SHIPPING REPORTS.

Captain R. Pinkham, of the steamship Obi, from Moji, reports:-Fine weather.

Captain P. H. Rolfe, of the steamship Yuen- saug, from Manila, reports:-Light winds and fine weather with smooth sea throughout,

Captain G. Blaxland, of the steamship Esmeralda, from Manila, reports:-Light N.W. and S.W. winds, fine weather, with smooth sea. .. Captain W. E. Filmer, of the steamship Hongkong Maru, from San Francisco, &c. reports From San Emacisco to Hongkong fine weather-and snooth sca

Captain R. C. Braddley, of the steamship Taitung, from Shanghai and Swatow, reports; Light to moderate E.S.E. and S.W. winds with smooth sea, and frequent dense fogs to Swatow. Swatow to port moderate S. W. winds and sea, wah dull cloudy weather

STEAMERS EXPECTED.

Names.

From

Bergenhus Mo Carlisle City MojLi Hitachi Maru... Singapore Victoria Tacoma

Japan.

Duc.

To-morrow To-morrow

May 9th:

Japan Bengal Singapore.

May 9th May 10th China, San Francisco. May rgth Hamburg. Colombo May 14th Miike Maru Bombay ... May 17th Dorc

San Francisco. May 23rd:

- Arrivnia. FLANDRIA, German steamer, 7,040, Drews, 6th May-Shanghai 3rd May, General Siemssen & Op BENLOMOND, British steamer, 1,752, Wm. Hutton, 6th May,-Moji 30th April, Coal. Bradley & Coop

Ad EMPRESS OF JAPAN, British steamer, 5,904, 1. Pybus, R.N.R, 7th May-Vancouver,

ESMERALDA, British str., 966 GT/Blaxlandare new pabijaled in vase columns, and in so deleg

B.C. 15th April, and Shanghai, 4th May,

7th Ma Mails and General C. P. R. CoNNUDA We would direct the attention of shipping fret to the Cappe style in which Breamers Expected" and "Projected Skifingt →Marino 4th Mayo Gunem trg 4:37Aj64 be mann

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