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HOW CHINA MAY GAIN THE CONFIDENCE OF HER MERCHANTS.

From time immemorial, says the Sin Wan Pao, the Chinese merchants have been despised by their Government and, consequently, have suffered innumerable grievances at the hands of the Chinese officials with perfect silence, Since China came in contact with the foreign Powers however, she has gradually become alive to fact that her weakness and poveny have been entirely caused by the contempt with which she regards her merchants, and has more than once embarked upon enterprises enjoin ly with them. But in ever undertaking in which hath officials, and merchants are con cerned, the direction of affairs inviably rests with the former," and ́thout hTMngreements are often entered into, atipulating that the officials and the merchants are to be on a footing of equality as far as their rights and obligations are concerned, still the officials refuse to act upon the terms of the agreement and lard it over the merchants in every case. In fact, the relations between the officials and the merchants in nny conjoint undertaking bear a very close resem blance to those between

THE LION AND THE COW, who went together ahunting under a contract, as mentioned in the well-known Esop's Fables. So long as the merchants are treated in this unfair manner, China cannot hope to grow powerful or wealthy. If China wants to outlive her weakness and poverty, she must contrive to gain the complete confidence of her "mer- chints; and the easiest way to accomplish this, object is to treat them fairly, that is to say, she must keep to the letter and spirit of whatever promise she has made to the mer- chants. This is exactly the policy pursued by all those foreign countries which are power- ful and wealthy, Hence in those tountries whenever the merchants are called upon to undertake any great work which the Govem- ment cannot take upon itself to do, such as the construction of railways, the exploitation of mines, etc., they always respond promptly to the call, while in China though there are very many wealthy merchants, they always take good care to avoid having anything to do with their Government.

A BAD EXAMPLE SET BY THE COURT TO

ITS OFFICIALS.

A Decree, issued by the Court on the 26th August, promotes Yno Kang-shao, a ist Class Secretary of a certain Board, to the rank of an Expectant Taotai, who is to be given the "first chance as soon as a vacancy occurs, The reason for this promotion was not expressed in the Decree, and we have been trying for a long time to find it out in vain, unțil now, when it is. disclosed to us by our Peking correspondent and the Tientsin papers. From bath these ́sources we Icara that Yao was this promoted because he had bought and presented to the Empress Dowager a portion of the articles looted from the Imperial Palaces by the Allied Forces. immediately after the fall of Peking in 1900. Such an act on the part of the Court at Buch a time as the present, must have surprised -all patriotic Chinese subjects who are anxious that their Government, which is still suffering from the effects of the unprecedented calamity incurred by

THE BOXER WAR,

would take every opportunity, and do the best it could, to encourage men of worthiness and

COTTAM & CO. FOR PANAMAH ATS,

SINGER

SEWING

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1902.

true nobility by giving them the promotion they deserve; instead of showing any favour to flatterers who present the Court with a little present in order to get a lucrative, post in rerumis: In the present case the Empress. Dowager has conducted herself in exactly the same way as many of the high Metropolitan and Provincial officials who used to reward their subordinate officials with fat posts in return for the liberal bribes received from them. No example more corrupt or more uninstructive than this could have been set by.. the Court to, all its public servants.-The Un- versal Goxette,

..

CHINESE IN COLLEGE.

TEACHING LANGUAGE AS PART OF BUSINESS

TRAINING..

The Owens College, Manchester, is making a sustained effort to impart a knowledge of written and spokes Chinese to Manchester business young men, says the Financial Manchester does a very considerable trade with China, but before last year no facilities were available in that city for nequiring thei language. Surprisingly few of the merchants or of the members of their staffs know anything of the language of the people to whom they export their goods.

Hitherto a very hand-to-mouth method his prevailed. A class of men exists in all the treaty ports known as "Compradores." These people act as go-betweens and translators. They are usually Chinamen, whose knowledge of English is chiefly of the

"FIDGIN",

variety. By their assistance transactions are entered upon and carried out. The merchar and his customers never come into close touch Although Chinese is a difficult language to acquire, it is not quite so hopeless as the golf loving Englishman imagines. A fair know. ledge can be gained in three years by steady application.

MACHINES

IF YOU BUY SA

SINGER

Professor E. H. Parker, a retired Consular officer, has taught a class of some half-dozen students during the last winter at the Owens College. The progress inade has been entirely satisfactory, and a second course is about to be started. It will comprise three terms, at the end of which it is expected that all

STUDENTS WHO HAVE ATTENDED REGULARLY will be able to read and write Chinese suffi- ciently well to pursue their studies effectively either at home or in China During the third term the student will be engaged in completing a vocabulary or dictionary for his own use-a sufficient hint of the difficulties which differ. entiate the learning of this language from that of, say, French or German. After the third term the student will proceed to learn the use of the Chinese writingbrush, and-to-converse in Pekingese and will practise the translation of trade advertisements-into and out of Chinese. A rush of students is, of course, a thing that cannot reasonably be expected. But if in the course of a year or two some six or seven young Englishmen are turned out annually with a working knowledge of Chinese, ready to take up mercantile appointments and to travel into the interior of the country, the result cannot but be beneficial to the trade of Great Britain.

"OTTAM & CO., FOR WASHING

ROW TIES

THE SINGAPORE CHEQUE FORGERY OASE.

DE LUCCHI ARRESTED AT MARSEILLES, Alfredo de Lucchi, who mysteriously disap peared from Singapore on August 14 last, has been apprehended at Marseilles by the French Police on a charge of forgery.

— REVIVING THE DROWNED.

Among the methods of recalling to life. The "apparently drowned," says the Aforming Post of August 6, the most singular and sometimes the most successful is that of rhythmically drawing out the tongue of the subject. Dr. Laborde, of Paris, has carried out many experi ments both on human beings and on animals De Lacchi was arrested about Monday week during the last few years, and in the paper he He confessed to having committed_the_has written on tongue traction records several. forgery to his captors. Chief Detective In- cases in which when all outward signs of life spector Perret took passage by the B1. had ceased there had still remained latent Steamer flans to Penang, where he will make vitality. In order to allow this latent vitality investigations. On the conclusion of his en- the opportunity to develop, the respiratory quiries there he will travel by the first steamer organs must be set in motion, and the best to Marseilles, 10 take back the man to means of doing this is by tongue traction. Singapore.

The larger number of his experiments have naturally been performed on animals, and in one case tongue traction on an asphyxiated bulldog was rewarded with success in two and a-half hours after all signs of life bad ceased. Two hours of traction were productive of no result, but the extra half hour produced a slight respiratory cough, and in three hours the dog was on its legs. It occurred to Dr. Laborde that it would be a good idea to substitute an automatic apparatus for the cloth-covered hand. The first apparatus made was driven by clock- work, the improved instrument is operated by an electric motor, and by means of it the tongue can be subjected to continuous traction for three hours.

The circumstances of the case have been reported in the Telegraph. He arrived in Singapore from Italy on July 31 as assistant to Pertile and Co, and on August 14 he vanished. Fears of his having been lost or done away with quickly arose, but about three weeks after- his disappearance it transpired that he had gone to Penang by the Calypen on the 14th August, and that Messrs. Percile's cheque book had been tampered with to such purpose that $9,30 had been wrongfully withdrawn from the firm's account with the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank. At Penang he changed $0,ou into a draft on Marseilles, at the Char tered Bank,

The Singapore police telegraphed to the ports of call on the way to Europe giving information as to de Lucchi and stripping pay-

ment of the draft. The fugitive was a passenger by the N. Y. K. 5.5. Bingo Maru, from Penang to Marseillés.

THE "TUPPENNY TUBES " SUCCESS.

23,000,000 PASSENGERS CARRIED IN THE

HALF-YEAR.

The fourteenth half-yearly general meeting of the Central I ondon Railway Company was held at the Holborn Restaurant. Sir Henry Oakley presiding. In moving the adoption of the report the chairman said the past half-year showed some very encouraging features so far as the working of the railway and its results! were concerned. Extra expenditure was being incurred in regard to the new motor-cars which they and decided to adopt with a view to avoiding any further complaint on the subject of vibration. They hoped the new motors would be in to be delivered in October. The

NUMBER OF PASSENGERS

had increased by nearly twp and a half millions during the half-year, the total number carried being twenty-three millions, including nearly two and three-quarter millions of workmen, who were carried at half-fares. They had earned in the six months 185,118, or £20,000 more than in the corresponding period last year, this practically representing an increase of 2 per cent. in their receipts. The direc tors hoped in the coming six months to add so sensibly to the profits that they could face the future without fear or misgiving,

In reply to a question the chairman said the directors could have recommended a larger dividend, but they deemed it wiser to wait until all the company's liabilities had been ascertained.

The report was adopted, and interim dividends declared of 4 per cent. on the undivided and the preferred ordinary stack.

“OTTAM & CO., FOR TRESS'S STRAW

and FELT BETS

-Intimations.

A ITALIAN CONVENT on hehalf of the Poor Orphans, from the 1st October, at 2 P.M., to the 8th, except Sunday,

SPECIAL SALE will be held at the

Of Ladies and Children's Underclothing and other useful and Embroidered Articles, suitable for Birthday Presents, &c.

The Prices will be marked on every Anticle, The Superioress hopes to receive and merit a large share of public patronage.

ITALIAN CONVENT,

20, Caine Road. Hongkong. 16th September, 1902.

LEE LOONG.

DEALER IN

Furniture, Blackwood, Plated Glass, Crockery Ware, Brass and Iron Bedsteads and Rattan Sofas for whole set.

JUST ARRIVED. Nos. 1 &#3, D'Aguilar Street. Behind Hongkong Dispensary. Hoogkong, 1st May, rocz

GRIMAULT'S SYRUP

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NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

(THE JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.)

3

PROJECTED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG-SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.

STEAMERS.

Awa Maru

N. Trennt

KUMANO MARU

E. W. Haswell

MIKE MARU

M. Yagi

SHIMANO MARU*.............

M. J. Carnow............

WAKASA MARU

DESTINATIONS.

SAILING DATES.

Daylight

(MARSEILLES, LONDON & ANT- SATURDAY, 4th Oct., at.

WERP, VIA SINGAPORE, PENANG," COLOMBO and PORT SAID-

SYDNEY and MELBOURNE, VIA? SATURDAY, 4th Oct., at

THURSDAY ISLAND

{MOJI, KOBE and YOKOHAMA...

Noon:

TUESDAY, 7th Oct., at

Nous

(VICTORIA, B.C., and SEATTLE) MONDAY, 8th Oct, at.

U.S.A., VIA SHANGHAI, MOJI, KOBE and YOKOHAMA-

1

COLOM-}

4 P.31.

FRIDAY, roth Oct, at

Daylight,

FRIDAY, 10th Oct., at

Ncon.

J. B. Macmillan.**** {KOBE and YOKOHAMA HIROSHIMA MARU ......... (SINGAPORE. PENANG, CO T. Murai.............. BO and BOMBAY .......

*Through Passenger Tickets and Bille of Lading issued to the Principal Cities in the United States, Canada and Europe, in connecting with the GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY and Atlantic Steamers.

For further Information as to Freight, Passage, Sailings, &c., apply at the Company's Local Branch Office at Prince's Building, 1st Floor, Chater Road.

A. 9. MIHARA, Manager.

Hongkong. 12th September, ry03.

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THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

STEAM FOR

(s

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

PAQUEBOTS-POSTE FRANCAIS.

NOTICE.

STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA PORTS, LONDON, HAVRE, BORDEAUX

41.50

STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, OM Nadia the Commany's Steambi

ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for BATAVIA,

PERSIAN GULF, CONTINENTAL and AMERICAN PORTS.)

HYPO-PHOSPHITE of LIME!| TM"

FOR DISEASES OF THE CHEST

All suffering from Catarrh, Con- sumption, Obstinate Coughs or Colds and these affected with diseas0: of the Chast. Lungs and Bronchia: Tubes, should take

GRIKAULT'S SYRUPAHYPO-PHOSPHITEMLIN Prescribed by the leading medical anthe. rities in commicies, for the last twenty five years with the greatest success, i continues to retain its reputation where all other inedecines have failed.

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Grimault's Syrup immediately arrests the Cough,Spitting of blood and Nights- woats, and the Appetite improves ra- pidly-a fact soon demonstrated by an in-8 Crease of weight and healthy appearance.

Grimault's Syrup has a rose colour, and is sold in flat oval bottles. Beware of Imitations.

GRIMAULT & Go, París, fald by all Chamlats

MEMORY POINTS ABOUT.

SINGER

SIMPLE.

SEWING

STRONG.

MACHINES.

SILENT.

SOLD ON INSTALMENTS AND FOR CASH.

WE make but one grade of product, admitted to be the best; hence attempts at imitation,

E Steamship-

*BENGAL," Captain A. L. Valentini, carrying His Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this fo BOMBAY, TO-MORROW, the 27th instant at Noon, taking Passengers and Cargo for the there forts.

Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for France 104 Tea for Londos (under arangement) be transhipped at Colombo into a stenine. proceeding direct to Marseilles and Londos other Cargo for London, &c., will be conveye' vid Bombay with Toshipment.

Parcels will be received at this Office unt:: P.M. the day before sailing. The Contents and Value of all Packages are required.

Shippers are particularly requested to m the terms and conditions of the Compan Bills of Lading.

For further Particulars, apply to

E. A. HEWETT,

Superintenta Hongkong, 26th September, 1972.

NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP

COMPANY.

BOSTON STEAMSHIP COMPANY. BOSTON TOW-BOAT COMPANY.

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG,

VIA SHANGHAI, INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, FOR VICTORIA, BC. AND TACOMA, IN CONVECTION WITH NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY,

Steam rs.

10

Captains. Tons. 1900.

Pleiades ......W. H. Smith... 3753 Oct. Victoria ...J. Panton..... 3502 Oct. 18 Olympiaj. Truebridge... 2837 Oct. 24 Shawmut......

9606 Oct. 29

Steamers marked (*) have on passenger accommodation.

The attention of passengers is directed to the very cheap rates offered by this line to the Pacific Coast and to the Interior and Eastern Cities of the United States and to Europe.

Special rates allowed to members of Govern. ment Services.

SPEEDY Coast Points and to the Principal Cities in the Through Bills of Lading issued to Parific

WE deal directly with the people, through our own employees all over the world, selling 1,000,000 Machines

annually.

YOU get an up-to-date Machine, built on honour, to wear a life-time. YOU get it for the Lowest-Price at which such a machine can be furnished. YOU will receive careful instruction from a competent teacher at, your home. YOU can obtain necessary accessories direct from the Company's offices.

YOU will get prompt attention in any part of the world; our offices are everywhere, and we give careful attention to all customers, no

alter where their machines may have been purchased.

YOU will be dealing with the leading sewing machine manufacturers in the world, having an unequalled, experience and an unrivalled

reputation to maintain-the strongest guarantee of excellence and fair dealing,

FORTS OF BRAZIL AND RIVER PLATE, MONDAY, the 6th October, 1902, "OCEANIEN," Captain Rimes, with Mail, Passengers, Specie and Cargo, will leave this Port for MARSEILLES, vid BOMBAY.

This Steamer connects at COLOMBO with the s.s. Armand Bthic, which vessel takes on her, Passengers and lails leaving that Port on the 18th October Direct to Suez, Port Sald and Marseilles.

Cargo and Specie will the registered for Lon- don as well for Marseilles, and accepted in trano thugh Marseilles for the principal places of Europe,

Shipping Oidera will be granted till Noon, Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M., Specie and Parcels until 3.P.M.-on-the 5th October. (Parcels are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agency's Office.) Con- tents and Value,nf Plagers are required:

For further Particular, apply at the Com pany's Üfice.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agrat. Hongkong, 23rd September, 1902,

(1004€

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE.

THE Undersigned's Resignation was in the

hands of the EQUITABLE LIFE ASSUR connection with the Society' is finally closed.

A. KIENE. Hongkong, 22nd September. 1902.

TH ANCE SOCIETY OF U.S.A last month. His

NOTICE.

[989d

HAVE This Day RESUMED my duties as M NAGER ofWM. POWELL. LIMITED.

R. G. HECKFORD, Manager. Flongkang, 15th September, 1902.

ONE

For Sale.

FOR SALE,

NE BROADWOOD PIANO.. Apply at--

[961d

ROOM NO. 140,

Hongkong Hotel. Hongkong, 7th August, 1502,,

· [836d

Masonic.

ZETLAND

LODGE,

No. 525, E.C.:

LODGE will be held at the FREE-

United States and Carada

For further Information as to Freight or MASONS HALL, Zetland Street, on WEDNES A REGULAR MEETING of the above. Passage, apply to

DAY, the 1st October, at R.go for gp.m. precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attend. Hongkong, 25th September, 1902, [099d

DODWELL. & CO., LI ITED,

General Agents. Hongkong, 24th September, 102. 18748

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To be Let.

TO LET.

(WITH IMMEDIATE POSSESSION.)

ECOND FLAT of SEA VIEW, a Euro- pean Dwelling House, containing Four Rooma, also Bath-room and Servants' Quarters, Cool, Healthy, and has a splendid view of

Harbour.

Rent Moderate.

Apply to

V

A

G. ALLEN,

Sea View, Back of No. 3 Fotice Siation. Hongkong, zoth September, 1902. 1985d

TO LET.

HOUSES in CLIFTON GARDENS, CON

THE SINGER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, HOUSE

GENERAL OFFICE FOR CHINA:

18, BANK BUILDINGS, CORNER QUEEN'S ROAD AND WYNDHAM STREET, HONGKONG, BRANCHES IN EVERY CITY IN THE WORLD AND AGENTS IN EVERY TOWN, RETAIL OFFICES 3A, WYNDHAM STREET, HONGKONG,

84, ELGIN ROAD, KOWLOON,

GODOWNS at BOWRINGTON, Praya East. HOUSES at CAUSEWAY BAY, facing the

Polo Ground.

No. 11, MACDONNELL ROAD.

THE RETREAT"-MT. KELLETT. No. 2, RIPON TERRACE.

Apply to

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