TELEGRAMS
(Renter's;)
The German Estimates.
LONDON, 25th November. The German estimates for 1904 show an increase of Mks. 6,500,000 for permanent expenditure on the Navy.
Obituary.
The death is announced of Bishop Anjer of Shantung.
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1903.
within Germany during the month of Decem- | MAD ENGINEER ATTEMPTS TO ber. It is possible that the Emper r will go next spring to some southern bathing-place,
Japan and Bussis.
The Manchester Guardian publishes, an in- ́terview of one of its representatives with Geni- eral Kaisura, the 3. panese Premier, who pre- dicts as early perceful solution of the Manchu- rian and Can questions. This report i received here with great satisfaction.
- France and Siam. The French Government declares that France will have to occupy Siam until Siam has 'com- plied with her obligations according to the Chantabun agreement,
Morocco.
The joint efforts of France and England to procure a loan for Morocco have now been
WRECK A RIVER STEAMER:
BETWEEN ICHaNG AND HANKOW.
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18th November. This afternoon between four and five o'clock the passengers in the first-class cabins were startled by a crashing of glass in the first-class dining saloon. We all rushed out into the saloon to see what had happened and. just arrived in time to see a man's leg and feet dis. appearing through the skylight over the dining
mom.
In an instant a sma bing of glass began on the upper deck and a downpour of small pieces through the skylight windows covered the table und saloon floor. The Chiness table boys yelled "robbers" and everybody about joined
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A FAMILY OF LITIGANTS IN
HONGKONG.
At the Supreme Court this morning, the Puisne Judge, Mr. A. G. Wise, heard an action brought by Leung Kwok-Sun against a Portu- guest for the recovery of $93 dna on a promis- sory note.
Mr. F. X. d'Almada e Casim represented the defendant, and said he was willing to pay in instalments.
belong to the same family as Leung Cheung?
His Honour-Who is the plaintiff? Does he
Mr. d'Almada-He is a son.
His Honour-How many more are there? I have already had two sons and the father here before. Ask him how many brothers he has,
Leung Kwok Sun-I have two elder brothers, |
old! (Laughter)..
OPIUM QUOTATIONS. To-day's quotations are as follows
MALWA NEW......
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Per chest @ 900/940 LAST YEAR........980/1,050 OLDEST my
@ 170/1,100 PATNA NEW
.. 1.025 (@· 1, 30
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Colony's Advertisements.
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION,
THE COMPETITION TO-MORROW,
the 28th instunt, will be for Lang Range, ;
RANGES.-700 and 800 yards.
limits there was a good deal to be said in abandoned as they were futile. The position in the chase on the upper deck to catch the and a number of smaller ones only two years Cups and Spoons, commencing at 2.30 P.M.
The Union Free-Food Leagus. At a grent meeting of the Unionist Free- Food League in London, the Duke of Devon- shire, presiding, declared that it was not the policy of the Government which was now before the country. He thought that within
favour of retaliation duties, but he had no adequate knowledge of the Government's policy of which he entertained grave imis- givings. He asked how long the Unionist leaders intended to sit silent specțators while their late colleague assumed all the duties, privileges, and responsibilities.
LATER.
The Macedonian Roform Scheme. After protracted Councils, extending through the night, the Porte has accepted the Austro-Russian Reform scheme in principle with the reservation that everything calculat ed to bumiliate Turkey shall be avoided.
The Indisposition of the Tsarina. The inflammation has spread to the inner ear and the pain prevents sleep.
The Indisposition of the Kaiser. Bulletins state that the Kaiser still needs to spare his voice, and is undergoing mas- sage of the larynx.
Vabaurre lxchanges)
The Far Eastern Difficulty.
FEELING IN ST. PETERSBURG,
Vienna, 13 November.
A much quieter tone has prevailed in diplo matic and press. circles at St. Petersburg of late, and the general belief there seeins to be that the fate of the Far Eastern difficulty nuw rests with Viceroy Alexieff The Czar and the
Ministers of Foreign Affairs-ard of War advo- cate prace, and a change of the Viceroy will become necessary if Viceroy Alexieff insists on hostilities.
America and Gorea.
London, 14th November. Admiral Evans, Commander-in-Chief of the U. S. Squadron on Asiatic waters, is sending a warship from Yokohama to convey the Hon. H. N. Allen, United States Minister to Senul, to Chemalpa.
The Moukdan Affair. DIPLOMATIC ACTION IN PIKING.
Peking, November 16. Mr. Uchida callexi on Prince Ching to-day and advised His Highness of the progress made in the Japan-Russi in negotiations and the attitude of the powers interested in the matter. The Japanese Minister pointed out that the Russian re-occupation of Moukden was a great mistake, and urged the Chinese Government to maintain a strong attitude until the Japan- Russian negotiations were concluded.
Some of the diplomats here believe that Germany and France will intervene in the Japan Russian negotiations and that Great
Britain will not inter ere.
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of the Sultan' of Morocco has decidedly im. proved.
Germany to the Rescue! After Germany has used her influence in Constantino, je in the most eftergetic way it is probable that the Parte will now notify the nther Powers their intention to accept the Murzsteg programme.
Panama.
The United States of America having been the first to acknowledge the Republic of Panama. France has done the same, after she obtained a promise that her demands would be complied with Germany's acknowledgment
is imminent. Envland, however, will do so only under the condition that part of the debts of the United States of Colombia will be taken
over by Panama.
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The Prussian Diet.
Conservatives.....
man, who was smashing the skylight windows and the doors and windows of the upper deck cabins, A general stampede ensued in which all who had the courage to do so, joined.
In a very few minutes shots began to be heard and things began to look rather serious. To the few first-class passengers, among whom were three foreigners, a married couple and another man, it looked as though the steamer was being attacked from within by river pirates. Gunshots and smashing continued and the crew seemed unable to capture the The passengers stood at leir cabin doors, and those who had them, with fire arms, ready for the worst,
tnan.
The cabina on the upper deck began to burst into flames. Sinoke was filling the dining saloon. The pilot house was in the hands of well, we did not know whom. The steamer began to stop and swing around in the river. It would soon be dark. The flames were The definite result of the elections to the beginning to burst out from the upper cabin Prussian Diet is as follows
windows. The wind was blowing a gale. Everybody but the captain seemed to be help less, and the captain, with rifle in hand, seemed to be unable to locate the man who was. making all the trouble. Visions of the steamer on fire in a gale with dense darkness coming on and in the hands of pirates, began to loom up in our mind. In this condition waiting for the worst to happen, word came from the officers that it was the chief engineer gone mad, and that he was trying to wreck the
Free Conservatives..........
Clericals.........
National-liberals
Liberals......
Pales......
Various parties
No Socialist has been elected.
Corea
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70
70
31
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RENEWED RUSSIAN ACTIVITY IN
THE NORTH).
Seoul, 17th November. Russia is at her political games again in the Yalu valley. The Russian forces in Fen-buang cheng and A tung-hsien have been augmented and mil tary'supplies are being accumulated in Yong-am-pho. Timber rafts in the Wiju duce tion have been compulsorily requisitioned by
the Russians.
M. Parloff is strongly objecting to the joint proposal for the opening of Yongsam-pho by the Japanese, British and American representa- lives and consequently the Corean Government are so far unable to arrive at any decision
thereanent.
In another conference of the foreign Repre sentatives here it has been decided that blue jackets landing at Chamulpho will be hereafter accompanied by an officer and supervised by hi-Kokumin.
Seoul, 17th November.
The British, Japanese and American Minis- ters are pressing the Corean Government to open Ryong-an.
Ye Ka-yei, Foreign Minister, with MacLeavy Brown, laid a joint representation before the Emperor recently, and it is now reported that he is advising the foreign Ministers to Senul to ins-st upon the opening of the place. The Russian Minister called at the Foreign Minis- ter's office and is reported to have threatened him if he consented to the opening. to definite date for the opening of the place is mentioned, but it is believed that the affair will shonly be
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The Czar's Return. JOURNEY DARKENED BY DEATH.
Prince Ching called on Mr. Conger, American Minister to Peking, yesterday after noon. The Prince told the American Minister that he had learned that Germany intends to support Russia both in the Balkans and, the concluded. Mainichi, Far Fast. He asked Mr. Conger if the report accurate. Mr. Conger, referring to the 1e-occupation of Moukden, said, it was childish threal
Berlin, 17th November. on the part of Rusia to oppose the opening of Moukden
The Czar and Czaring were returning to St and Antung Mr. Cager further remarked
Petersburg from Darmstadt. On the way, with regard to the japan-Russian negot aligns of Hesse and niece of the Czarina, who ac Princess Elizabeth, daughter of the Grand-duke that the powers were alxious to avert a war between these two powers, and that as Japan campanied her aunt, sud lenly fell ill at Skier. was eager to win the goodwill and sympathy of niervice (Russian Poland) of cholerice and died the p wers, the negotiations might be expected in a short time. The Czar and Czarina im- to reach a satisfactory conclusion, although the mediately returned to Alexandrov with the
body,- Kolumin. progress was very slow. --Mainichi,
According to a Tientsin dispatch received by the As, the Russians, after the reupt tion of Mukder, pos e placards at various places in the city, urging the inhabitants not to be alarmed. They have been making every effort to secure the favour of the inhabitants, while the xa thorities liave amender the Chinese Taxegulations, removing all addi tional taxes, Neatly all the is hal itunts are said to be displaying Russian flags from their houses.]
Movements of Russian Troops, Seoul, 16th November.
Twelve hundred marines and bluejackets
arrived at Port Anbur from the Baltic on the 12th inst, 2,000 Infantry from Nicolaefski they
will shortly set out for Maulden and other Manchurian cities. 15,000 Infantry, which lef European Russia toward the end of September (Russian calendar), arrived at Nicolaefski a few days ago. One half will proceed to Possiet Bay to take the place of two Regiments that are now marching to Port Arthur.. The 36th Division and the 20th Regiment at Tsitsihar will shortly be sent to Liaoyang and Port Arthur.. There are 3,000 men at Dalny, but lete wil be reinforced by 8,000 men shortly. and eight large barracks are now being buil to accommodate these men.-Asaki.
(Der Ostasiatische [Jøyd.) · The Kaisor's Indisposition.
Berlin, 21st November, The wound of H. M. the Kaiser is now almost completely healed. Preparations have been made for several small trips of the Emperor
India and Persia.
VICEROY CURZ INS VISIT.
London, 18th November.. The ihah of Persia intends to meet Viscount Curzon, Viceroy of India, at Bushire.
Railway Enterprise in China.
ACTION OF BRITISH CAPITALISTS.
Peking 18th November. The elgian syndicate, which consists of some French and Delgian capitalists has hit herto been supposed & enjoy the support of the Russian Government. It is now r ported that several English capitalists have joined the syndicate recently which is now preparing to This is probably a result of the better relations enter upon active work in the Yangtsze Valley.
between France and Britain. It is believed by Salow at Shanghai about the development of the public that the speech made by Sir Earnest
after to have some connection with this move- British influence will probably be found here-
ment.
The Manchurian Question. STATEMENT AT China assocÍATION'S MEETING.
Steamer
In some ways this was a litle better than being in the hands of pirates. It was only one man, but he knew the steamer and knew
best how to carry out his purpose.
This captain and officers had evidently done all in their power to capture him without
His Honour-Tell him to go back and tell his father I do not want to see any more of his family, not even those two years old. (Laughter).
Judgment was given for plaintiff, the money to be paid in monthly instaliments of $5.
MOVEMENTS OF CHINESE TROOPS.
infantry, r,coo cavalry and 1,000 artillerymen, General Ma Kungpao, with a force of 5,000
together with his own personal guards and at- tendant, left Tungchow. on the 4th inst. for the East. The General himself travelled by train as far as Luanchow, where he caught up with the troops and fell in on the march with them to Shanbaikwan. The Wai Wuße has informed the officers commanding the British and Ger- man garrisons at Shanhaikwan of this move. ment, so that no misunderstanding may arise when General Ma Kungpao's force arrives at its destination.
Viceroy Yuan Shih-kai has telegraphed in; structions to General Yang of Jehol to send a strong force of troops to the Sintai Gate of Moukden, and take up his own quarters at Chowyang near the Manchurian capital.
General Chiang Kweistai has been ordered to leave Peking at an early date, with the forces under his command, for soine destination which has not yet been disclosed.-China Gasette.
THE MONEY MARKET
PROSPECT
A Tokio banker, writing to the Yomiuri in
shooting him. It was plangerous to be in an exposed position as his rifle shots were flying reference to the future of the economical situa about everywhere. However, the captain hadtion, expresses the opinion that economic not lost control of the steamer. As soon as he circles of the country, through long political saw the seriousness of the situation, he anchored disturbances, have failed to note the sluggish- the steamer and with his rifle stepped out on ness of the money market. But as the political the front low deck and with couple of well sititation gets easier, business men are awaken. aimed shots 'dislodged the adman from the ing to the fact that a large amount of money is pilot house. A couple of shots hit him in the lying idle in the banks, and it is generally neck. He saw that his case was lost and in anticipated that the circulation will become desperation he fled from the pilot house, threw more sluggish than ever. The Government, down his knife and firearms, sprang over, the says the banker, declares that preparations are ship's rail and let himself over the side of the so made that the country is prepared either steamer by a rope into the water before anybody for war or peace. If the preparations be really euld rescue him. He came to the surface amade by the Government for promoting works few times and then disappeared. Darkness came on. The steam launch was lowered but it was impossible to find the body.
The captain and officers of the steamer exercised the greatest patience. They hoped that the fit of madness' would work itself off with the smashing of a few windows and doors.
in Manchuria and Korea upon the peacefu! settlement of the Manchuria question, as they certainly are for war, the money ready to be
used for war will be required for enterprise in China and Korea. Though the greater part of the money so required 'will probably be raised by the issue of bonds abroad, the money mar ut when they saw that the man was desperate--ket-in-Japan-may-be-in-some degree affected. and that nothing short of showing to kill and The presnt sluggishness is due to the diplo burning to destroy would satisfy him, theymatic difficulty, and if everything is settled in acted with the greatest promptness and the captain did the only thing left for him to do, or forfeit his ship and possibly the lives of all on board,
The chief pilot was the only one who re- ceived serious injuries. He was shot by are ball through the leg between the knee and high. His injuries received immediate atten- tion and he is deing as well as can be expected. The damage done to the upper deck of the steamer will probably amount to a few hundred dollars.
The excitement was intense for a few minutes, but happily was soun over. The whole thing did not last more than an hour. By six o'clock the dinner table was spread and we were all scated about it seeming as calm and peaceful as usual.-N. C. D. News.
THE MARTYRS MEMORIAL
FOR CHINA.
The movement in erect in Shangbai a Martyrs! Memorial for China has now been successfully launched in China and the Far East. The Hon Secretary, the Rev. D. Mac Gillivray, has been entrusted with the duty of launching it at home, and as a preliminary will confer with the Mission Boards of Great Britain and America.
The Executive Committée of the China Mis-
sionary Alliance has passed in this connection the Rev. D. MacGillivray, M. A., B. D., is now the following resolution-Resolved:-That "as
proceeding to England and America in order to represent the Protestant Missionary body in China, in the matter of the proposed Martyrs' Memorial, this Executive Committee of the China Missionary Alliance heartily recommend him and his work to the Mission Boards and Christian churches to those countries," -
The central conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in China at its recent meet- ting at Nanking, 5th-11th November, unani-
London, 18th November. The Under Secretary of State for Foreign. Affairs, speaking yesterday night at the dinner of the China Association, regretted to say that he knew nothing regarding the circumstances nously adopted a resolution endorsing the which had prevented Russia from carrying out
movement. The conference represents five the explicit assurances which had been given conference with 121 foreign missionaries.. to Great Britain concerning the restoration of the Manchurian provinces to China upon the date specified.
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Dr. MacGillivray and family left last Sunday on the C. E. R. S. Manchurta-for Dainy and Europa--NY, C, D, News,
Ten Shots and a Sighter at each Range.
MOWBRAY 5. NORTHCOTE, Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 27th November, 1003.
CHATRE'S NEW INDIAN CIRCUS.
To-day's Advertisement.
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DRESSMAKERS
AND
MILLINERS,
£45
HAVE JUST RECEIVED
Paironised by H. M. the Empress Dowager SMART READY-MADE
and other Royalty of China.
CHANGE OF PROGRAMME.
TO-MORROW,
(SATURDAY). 28th November, 1993, in a
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Afternoon performance at 3 pm each day.
RUSSIAN SINGING AND DANCING. Soldiers and Sailors, half-price. l'articulars from the Expresses. Tickets can be obtained from
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DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW. THE Company's Steamship
T
" HAILOONG," Captain Evans, will be despatched for the bove Port, TO:MORROW,-the 28th instant, at 3 P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS, LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, 27th November, 1903.
(14130
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOTS-POSTE FRANCAIS.
FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA,
THE Company's Steamship
"SALAZIE," Captain Negre, will be despatched for the above Porison or about WEDNESDAY, the and December, instead of as previously advertised.
For Freight or Passage, apply to,
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent.
Hongkong, 27th November, 1903.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
THE P. & O. 5. N. Co.'s Steamship'
"CEYLON,"
peace, the economic circles of this country, which have long been oppressed by the situa tion, will recover, and the demand for money will be followed by such a stringency of cir culation that the large margin of Y40,000,000, TH left within the legal limit of the amount of Bank of Japan notes to be issued free of tax, may never again be recorded.
COMMERCIAL.
TO DAY'S INTELLIGENCE.
To-day's quotations close as follows.— Banks, ......56go by Lorden £63.10 China Traders
...$ GI S.
On
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Star Ferries
...$30 sa. and b.
...5 75 b
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...Tis. a5 b.
Hongkong Lands... Hongkong Hotels..... Ewos
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FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, PORT SAID, SUEZ AND STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed,
Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary before IP.M., TO-MORROW,
Goods not cleared by the 3rd proximo, at 4 P.M., will be subject to reht.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in any case whatever.
Damaged packages must be left in the Go- downs for examination by the Consignee's and the Company's representative at an appointed hour.
All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here after which date they cannot be recognised.
No claims will be admitted after the goods bave left the Godowns.
E. A. HEWETT,
WINTER COSTUMES
OF THE
NEW FASHIONABLE
MATERIAL,
NOW SO MUCH IN VOGUE IN
LONDON.
Hongkong, 23rd November, 1903, [14108
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AN APPEAL.
HE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN CONVENT, CAINE ROAD, begs most espectfully to APPEAL to the Residents of Hongkong and the Coast Ports, for their kind patronage and support, and desires to state that she will be pleased to receive orders for all kinds of NEEDLE WORK,
Gentlemen's Shirts made to order, and Cuffs and Collars renewed on old ones,
Ladies and Children's Under-clothing Cm- dren's Dresses, and all kinds of Embroidery, Materials can be supplied, if required.
The Superioress will also be most grateful for any PAPER, or old ENVELOPES to be made into Books for the Children of the Poor Schools. who are taught by the Sisters.
Hongkong, 17nd Apeil, 1897,
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