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Mails,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY, MAY 31, 1902. P

U.S. MAIL LINES.

PACIFIC MAIL S.S. CO., OCCIDENTAL & ORIENTAL S.S. CO., TOYO KISEN KAISHA:

TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA AND KUROPE;

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.

"DORIC".

"NIPPON MARU".

"PERU"

"COPTIC"

"AMERICA MARU"

*CITY OF PKKING".

..::SATURDAY, 7th June, at Daylight, „TUESDAY, 17th June, at Noon. TUESDAY, 24th June, at Noon. .THURSDAY, 3rd July, at Noon.

.SATURDAY, 12th July, at Noon. .....SATURDAY, 19th July, at Noon.

THESCO DA MACAU, AMON SHANG HAI NAGASAKI KOBE IN AND SEA

THE O. & O. Company's Steamship "DORIC will be despatched for SAN FRAN- YOKOHAMA and HONOLULU, on SATURDAY, the 7th June, 21 Daylight, taking Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe. Passengers are allowed to break their journey at any point en route,

Insurance

- NORTH GERMAN FIRE: INSURANCE

COMPANY OF HAMBURG/

THE

HE Undersigned AGENTS of the above Company are prepared to accept First Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS at CURRENT: RATES.

SIEMSSEN & C^. Hongkong, 28th May, 1895.

Entimations.

THE

HE CHINA & JAPAN TELEPHONE

AND ELECTRIC COMPANY, LIMITED.

HONGKONG EXCHANGE, OPEN DAY AND NIGHT.

SUBSCRIPTIONS.

EXCHANGE LINES, $80 Per Annum,

PRIVATE LINES, $100 Per Annum

NO CHARGE FOR INSTALLATION.

N.B.A special charge is made for lines of more than average length.

HONGKONG SHARE MARKEL

Messrs. Benjamin, Kelly and Potts, in their eekly share report stato p

** HONGKONG, Friday, May 30th. Our markat remains in a depressed condi- tion, and business continues restricted...

The Shanghai-Langkat Tobacco Company, Limited, has declared a second interim divi- dend of Tis. 5 per share payable on the 10th proximo."

Banks. Hongkong and Shanghai Banks have slightly improved, and business at $5924 has been effected, the market closing with further buyers at the rate. The London quo tation is £62 15. Nationals continue in de mand at $27.

Marine Insurances-Unions have eased off, and can be had at $390., China Traders are quoted at $56, and Cantons are offering at $170. Fire Insurances.-Hongkong Fires are offer- ing at $3324. China Fires have been placed, and are still obtainable, at $80.

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result of Situation. The

of fo, jrners cannot be cited as a pro China action. This smil virile from the beginning 1,ith new edu expert foreign advice in its educatio and its foreign teachers were consid essential part of faculty with the as japanese teachers. As soon men of her own to take the posit foreigners, they were naturally s their places, but insteall of then ups- werk they simply carried is qu

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a natural preference fora Chines master, in a Chinese school Neither is it very important The world weed so did the outgrows that a few foreigners have lately

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AMERICA AND THE HOUSE TAX.

Referring to the report, which has just ap-,

peared in these columns, as to a change m America's attitude on the ouse-tax the Age Chronicle From

DISMISSED FROM THEIREPLACES Shipping-Hongkong, Canion and Macao

in government schools. Steamboats have again been done at $38 of real importance is the spirit of intoler Indo-Chinas have found buyers ar¬$128:

ance which is behind these actions, and Douglas Steamships have hardened, and after which threatens to destroy the good sales at $448 and $45 are enquired for at $46. influences of any schools which may be esta China and Manilas are to be had at $378blished. It may be urged that, schools, with There is no change in Star Ferries. Shell curricula of modern subjects are introduced in Transports have been booked at £2.

all parts of the Empire they will turn out Refineries. China Sugars have declined to

pupils who will be more tolerant than their $112 Luzons are neglected at $25.

Mining.-Punjoms are obtainable at $5, after teachers and that if this process is continued reachingus we believe we are come in stati saies at $5. Raubs have been disposed of at the spirit of intelligent blerance will gradually that the United States

spread through the whole literary class. On this $8.95 Charbonnages are in the market at $600.basis we could trust to the pay to defeat itself

Dacks, Wharfs and Godowns.-Hongkong

and in the end to do good Cut the danger and Whampoa Docks have changed hands at

lies in the probability that the school established in this intolerant spirit will baigosely conducted at 17s. 2571. Kowloon Wharfs a:c in request at $85. Hongkew Wharfs can be placed at and lack discipline in the teaching of modern Tls. 280.. New Amoy Docks are wanted at $36. subjects so that these subjects will have no Lands, Hotels and building.-Hongkong great effect upon the minds of students, the high Lands have been negotiated at $175, and have who will be influenced wholly by further enquiries. Shanghai Lands have risen standard of classical studies held up to them. Such students would become mare bigated E LECTRIC BELLS, two points, and are in demand at Tis.. 112.

than their teachers. To my mind the only hone way or the other but has simply made way at present to secure such discipline as till demands based on the interpretation of allow modem subjects to have their proper the treaty. The important point is that, if our afuence in by having foreigners, informatics, the United States Go

Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France and Germany by all trans-Atlantic ELECTRIC SUPPLIES OF EVERY DES. $237) Farnhams have been sold, in Shanghai lines of Steamers, and to the principal cities of the United States or Canada.

Passengers holding through ORDERS TO EUROPE have the, choice of the Overland Rail Routes from San Francisco, including the SOUTHERN PACIFIC, CENTRAL PACIFIC, UNION PACIFIC, DENVER and RIO GRANDE, and NORTHERN PACIFIC RAIL- WAY; also the CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY on payment of £4 in addition to the regular tarif rate.

Passengers holding Orders for OVERLAND CITIES in the United States have between SAN FRANCISCO and CHICAGO, the option of the SOUTHERN PACIFIC, CENTRAL PACIFIC, UNION PACIFIC, DENVER and RIO GRANDE, and ather direct connecting Railways, and from Chicago to destination the choice of direct lines.

Special rates (First-class only) to European Points, are granted to Missionaries, Members of the Naval, Military, Diplomatic and Consular Services, and European Civil Service Officials located in Asia, and to European Officials in the Service of the Governments of China and Japan.

TO UNITED STATES and CANADIAN POINTS, Special rates (first class only) arc confined and will apply only to Missionanes, Members of the Naval and Military Services, and to Consular and Diplomatic Officials of the Governments of China and Japan.

Return Passage. Reduction will be made to passengers who do not hold return tickets, making the return journey between ports in the Orient and Honolulu or beyond, within twelve months.

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Through Bills of Lading issued for transportation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, to San Franscisco, to Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States, via Overland Railway, to Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, by the Companies and connecting Steamers,

Freight will be received on board until 4 P.M. the day previous to sailing, Parcel Packages will be received at the Office until 5 P.M. same day; all Parcel Packages should be marked to address in tull; value of sume is required.

Consular Invoices to accompany each shipment of Cargo or parcel (valued at $100. Gold or over) destined to Foints, beyond San Francisco, in the United States, should be sent to the Companies' Office addressed to the Collector of Customs at San Francisco.

Merchant's Invoice will be sufficient for cargo or parcel (each shipment) when the value

is less than $100. U.S. Gold

For further information as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Cam- panies, Queen's Building.

1902

Hongkong, 31st May, 1902.

>

J. S. VAN BUREN, Agent.

CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COY.'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE.

SAFETY

SPEED.

PUNCTUALITY.

THE FAST ROUTE BETWEEN CHINA, JAPAN AND EUROPE, VIA CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES,

(CALLING AT SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VICTORIA, B.C.) Twin Scrow Steamships--6,000 Tons-10,000 Horse Power-Speed 19 Knots. PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.

1902

R.M.S. EMPRESS OF CHINA...Comdr. R. Archibald, R.N.R.WEDNESDAY, 4th June. TARTAR ... .......... Comdr. E. Beetham, R.N.R...SATURDAY, 21st June.“ EMPRESS OF INDIA...Comdr. O. P. Marshall, R.N.R.WEDNESDAY, 25th June. `EMPRESS OF JAPAN...Comdr. H. Pybus, R.N.R....... WEDNESDAY, 16th July.

ATHENIAN.............Comdr. H. Mowatt SATURDAY, 26th July, THE magnificent Twin-screw Steamships of this Line pass through the famous INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, and usually make the voyage YOKOHAMA TO VANCOUVER (B,C.) in 12. DAYS, saving THREE DAYS to a WEEK in the Trans-Pacific journey, and make connection at Vancouver with the PALATIAL OVERLAND TRAINS of the CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY which leave daily, and cross the Continent FROM THE PACIFIC TO THE ATLANTIC WITHOUT CHANGE. Close connection is made at Montreal, Quebec, Halifax, New York and Boston with all Trans-Atlantic Lines, which passengers to Great Britain and the Confinent are given choice of.

THE

Passengers Booked through to all principal points and AROUND THE WORLD. Return tickets to various points at reduced rates, Good for 4, 6, 9 and 12 months.

SPECIAL RATES (First class only) granted to Missionaries, Members of the Naval, Military, Diplomatic and Civil Services, and to European Officials in the Service of China and Japan Governments,

The attractive features of the Company's route embrace its. PALATIAL STEAMSHIPS, (second to none in the World), the LUXURIANCE OF ITS TRANS-CONTINENTAL TRAINS (the Company having received the bighest award for same at recent Chicago World's Exhibition, and the diversity of MAGNIFICENT MOUNTAIN AND LAKE SCENERY through which the Railway passes.

THE DINING CARS and MOUNTAIN HOTELS of this route are owned and operated by the Company, and their appointments and Cuisine are unexcelled:

For further information, Maps, Guide Books, Rates of Passage, &c., apply to

D. E. BROWN, General Agent, Pedder's Street, Hongkong, 22nd May, 1902,

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE.

NORDDEUTSCHER

LLOYD..

→ OSTASIATISCHER FRACHTDAMPFER DIENST.

Taking Cargo, at through Rates to ANTWERP, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, COPENHAGEN, LIBBON OPORTO, LONDON, LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW, TRIESTE, GENOA, FORTS IN THE LEVANTE BLACK SEA and BALTIC PORTS; NORTH and SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS).

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG,

HAUSUBJECT TO ALTERATION.

MAM DESTINATIONS.

V HAVRE and HAMBURG:

(Calling At SINGAPORE and COLOMEO), CHAVRE, BREMEN and HAMBURG

(Calling a SINGAPORE AND PENANG). HAVRE and HAMBURG, (Calling at SaGAPORE and COLOMBO). HAVRE and HAMBURG.

SINGAPORE and PENANG). ED HAMBURGE

AARE and COLOMBO);

HAMBURG.A

A SAILING 'DATES.

4th June.Freight

18th June. Freight

Freight and 1st July,

Passengers.) 15th July, Freight. E

Freight and Passengers. Freight.

Freight:

goth July

14th Ad

·28th Aug,

MBUROAMERIKA LINIE

at SINGAPORE and EENANG HAVRE and HAMBURGE Calling at SmasFORE and COLOMBO).

alan apply to

CRIPTION IN STOCK. INCLUDING;-

BATTERIES,

CH

'HEMICALS,'

NSULATORS,

L

IGHTNING CONDUCTORS,

WITCHES,

SWITCH TELEPHONES,

WIRE, &c.,

PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION.

ELECTRIC BELL İNSTALLATIONS,

Erected and kept in order.

Estimates given for all kinds of Electrical work,

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charge of these studies. This necess emphasized by the fact that up till the present China bas produced no man who has..

DEVOTED HIS LIFE

opposed to the claim of the Japanese Govern ment to feryathe tax, and that the next or succeeding mail will briby definite news to the Legation to Lala effect. Apparently it was not thought necessary to use the cable, but of course this did not prevent, the cable being used by those interested. It would be wrong to assubic, however, that America has repudiat ed arbitration; that is very improbable, and we think it be found that the United States Government has not mentioned arbitration in

vernment has come into line with the British, German, French and Dutch Governments on this question, and that all the Powers concerned -will thus go into the arbitration" as agreed that the Japanese interpretation of the word "pro-

Hongkong Hotels have been dealt in at $137. Humphreys' Estate have sales and sellers at $12. China Providents have been fixed at $91. Cotton Mills. Hongkong Cottons are steady a: $17. Shanghai quotations are unchanged. Cigar Companies-Are without business. Miscellaneous-Green Island Cements have been done at $313 and 5213.A. S. Watsons are on offer at $143, ex the final dividend of toto modern educational work, Schools have

been used as stepping stones to official preperty" is incorrect cents payable to-morrow. Electrics are un- changed. Shanghai reports sales of Langkats ferment, and their management frequently changes. If continuity of studies is to be at Tis, 285.

secured, foreigners who devoted their lives to education must be kept in the schools.

EDUCATIONAL OUTLOOK IN

CHINA

(Concluded),

As yet our Christian schools which are nearly

at represented in this meeting have not been inRaenced by Governmentfattempts, but,on the

contrary bave themselves influenced the Gov. ernment schools. They have provided in Trained Mechanicians sent to Out-Pafts to fit many localities the best and the most liberal

up Installations if required.

modera education which it has been possible

tu attain, and have made a record of which the

Christian church may be justly proud. Their NOTE ADDRESS-2, ICE HOUSE ROAD. foreign teachers and their graduates have been

For full Particulars, &c., &c.,

Apply to

5. GODWIN,

Acting Manager.

Hongkong, 29th January, 1992,

BRITISH NORTH BORNEO. WANTED..

Another evidence of intolemnce is the new rule requiring all students of government schools to attend the bimonthly ceremonies in

THE VOICE OF THE STARS.-

WHAT THE TROPHETS: FORETELL FOR PEJARS! CORONATION DAY,

Before Queen Elizabeth fixed her Corona tion Day the consulted Dr. Dee and other

honour of Confucius and to prostrate the English astrologers, in order that a day might

be selected shown by judicial astrology to be. propitious

May 18, 1828, who without knowing the rank of his visitor, predicted his death in two years. George IV died in May 1830,

Although King Edward VII, has not fallowed the example of his royal predecessors, the writer

as consulted the leading modem 1 had said, but there is startling logers None of them knew

selves before his tablet. While there can be bo doubt that in government schools the national eligion, Confucianism, should be recognized

Queen Elizabeth was not the only English and its simple rites observed to the exclusion Sovereign who dabbled in astrology. of all other religious services, yet the preserv went incognito to a London astrologer order forabsolute conformity is a new departure. in these government schools where Confucian rites have been observed, Christian teachers and pupils have in the past quietly absented them selves and no attention has been paid to them. sought as members of the staff of every govern-On Sunday they h ́ yo been free to obtain per- meat institution which has been started. At mission to attend church. This unobtrusive the head of each large College which the method to administration is now to be disturbed Government has opened, has been a man who commenced his life in China as a Christian missionary. No tribute to Christian education in China could be more eloquent than this (29) fact. It seems to be the fashion for the men who are now in charge of educational work in Peking to throw siurs at those who were their former friends and who built up whatever

The governmental policy of intolerance schools they have had. They cast at them abelps to call special attention to the need and phrase which they have learned from the foreign importance of Christian schools. They have press of the East

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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS,

3rd February, 1902,

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"ONLY AN EX-MISSIONARY," which is several shades more scornful than "only a missionary." But whatever deprecia- tive remarks may be made as to the antece- dents of any foreigners who have been con- nected with these schools, it must be noticed that they are the only schools under Govern ment control which have made any manner of success or been recognized by the Chinese public as creditable institutions. It can only be a matter of sincerest regret, that the way has been so hedged up by unsympathetic control of the new movement for a modern education

and a sharp distinction drawn between ordinary pupils and Christians thus introduced into schools. Attention need only be called to the fact to show how inadmissable it has been to make such a rule This Association should seriously consider what it can do to cause a reconsideration of this decision.

the general tenor of the horoscop

cast for bun, proving that judici astro a fairly exact science.

VASE DISASTER OR DANGER.

Their predictions are on the whole favour able, but they all point to some disaster danger spreading a shadow over the penod "Kymry, who alone translates this into

definite fears, suggests either the death of a

vereign who is a neat relative, of the King, ora fall of scaffolding with loss of

pronation Day itselfg lan Leo," who has cast figure for the quaner during which the

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never been more important in the history of reigni any nation than they are at the present time in China. Missionary societies should not think fen that a's government schools are established, there is less need of Christian schools. On the contrary. they should be increased They should be says able to broaden their curricula, to improve. their standards of instruction, to be better equipped in libraries and laboratories and thus make it possible to give as high a grade af education as can be found in any government school. In addition they can throw around pupils such moral and religions influences will make them stronger, and more use

that it is probable that nef foreigner will in public life. It need not be feared that future have influence in a Chinese school fur.] students will become too broad in ther than in teaching prescribed subjects in for as Dr. Buller, the new Presiden prescribed hours to prescribed pupils In Columbia Unversity, has aptly said

SCIENCE AND PRACTIC other words he will have no influence on the life or.morale of the school and will find him alike need is not narrow men, self treated as an outsider. It may be sug sharpened to a point. Men gested that this is but an indication of the taught to regard affairs in a philoso stirrings of patriotic feelings and that it is only and to search out causes and effects. what Japan has done with great success in

or not they themselves becoine men her schools. A careful reading of the Christian Church they are to the last various memorials concerning education only tolerant of but kindly disposed which have recently been published will truth. They have been brought into quickly dispel the idea that patriotism with their teachers which stud accounts for this opposition to foreigners ment colleges never attains and will readily show that

PROUD INTOLERANCE,

bave been made more open

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tion they have had instru religion which is indisp ton of character. Ami school masters, religions, education word is : LES CERC Ings to know the highest our affections to love a small percentage our Christian sch of the ministry

is at the root of it. These niemorials in pointing out the value of a Western education all speak of it as something to be used-Yung-while the ancient clássical studies are the principle, the real--"l'". The occult, idea behind the comparison is that by making use of foreign subjects in schools the inherent natural su periority of classical will be asserted and magnified-have-failed to discover in any of these memorials any hint of humble acknow ledgment that China is in urgent need of terized as Western Ed

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