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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 1904.

TELEGRAMS. Dail, threatened. Isolated stations

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Impending Cabinet Resignations.

have ben keted by the insurgents, farme pillaged, and inurders committed

A Marine Battalion is under orders, to leave Kiel for Africa.

Later,

TURE TOPICS,

In these notes yesterday Disclosure was, by mistake, bracketted with Lumberer in the aile gillop. It was Dormouse that raced in com- Count von Buelow, speaking in the Reich-pany with Lumberer who were joined by Yellow Mag, has given some further information re- Skin at half mile. Time: 41, 1.391, 1.56, 2.30 One of Buxey's ponies was referred to yes garding the Herrero ricing in German South-

terday as Mr. Mody's "No. 6".. This pony is Marechal Niel Rose who, after the marn- ittg's gallop, was reported to have gone off This ir rather to be regretted, as he is one of the stable's "cracks."

west Africa.

LONDON, 26th January, The Daily News states that the results of the recent rolonged Cabinet meetings are the imminent resignations of, the Marquess The disturbances the Chancellor stater, Me of Lansdowne (l'oreign Affairs), the Maraming large dimensions, and are without anydefinitely ascertainable cause. The results of Londonderry (Lord President of of twenty years' lahqur have been destroyed. Council) and Mr. Gerald Balfour (President, Much anxiety is felt regarding the safety of the Board of Trade), as a protest against Mr.white colonists, who are fighting desperately. It appears the natives took the opportuni Ballour's endorsement of Chamberlainite of the Governer with troops being sent south candidates and his allowing Mr. Chamber against the Bondelzwarts to rise. lain's Fiscal Policy generally to displace his

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LATER.

The Reported Cabinet Resignations.

The statement of the Daily News re im- pending resignations from the Cabinet is

untrue.

The Whitaker Wright Trial. Mr. Whitaker Wright was sentenced to seven years' penal servitude. After the sen tence was passed, Mr. Whitaker Wright col lapsed and died within a few minutes,

(Der Ostasiati cá. Linya)

Koren Neutral.

Berlin, 21st January. Kort has declared, through her representa tive that she will, in case of war, observe the strictest neutrality.

Russia and Japan.

It is stated in London and Paris, that British and French mediation will only be p ssible, if Japan also desires such.

Trouble in German South-west Africa.

1 is reported from Giman South-west Africa that the territory east of Rambih is unsile. alies have left Smakopmund Steps have been taken to sed assistance te the stations menured.

Troops left Wilhelmshaven to-day for Africa, Colonel Durr, the Inspector of Marines, being in command. Prince Henry rf Prussa, who had come to this purpose from Kiel, dressed the soldiers before going on board.

Obituary.

Minister Albrecht von Maybark, is dead, aged 82.

(Maybach was appointed in 18 8 Minister of Commerce in Pruss a and in 1879, Minister of Public Works, when be carried out Bis marck's plan to acquire all railways for the State. He was knighted by Emperor Frederic II and retired in 1891)

Russia and Japan.

NOTE TO THE POW. RS.

Berlin, 22

Okabandja and Karibito are the places hard pressed. Windhoek, the capital, is threatened.

TO-DAY.

This morning the course was enveloped in a heavy white mist which had all the appears ance of a thin layer of snow.

Much activity was displayed in trotting exer- The latest news, said the Chancellor, is very grave, and further reinforcements are being cises, and the feature rf interest was, undoubt Five hundred marines depart onedly, the training the famous Tientsin crack Thursday and are expected to arrive at Swak-

was put through. npmund on the 8th February. The gun-boat Padichi has left Capetown für the coast.

sent act.

The Bundestath immediately granted the necessary expenses for the expedition, and it is expected that the Reichstag will do the same.

(Japanese Exchanges.) Britain and the Crisis.

London, 18th January.

The Morning "ost has an article on the crisis in the Far East in which it declares that the present situation is not one whit less im portaal to Great Britain than South African affairs were in 8.

Japan's Calm Resolution.

London, 15th January, The Times contrasts the calm resolution shown by Japan with Russia's overbearing attitude. The journal recognises the renewed courage displayed by China in the ratification of the new Treaties despite Russin opposition, An increase spirit of independence is thus evincel, which constitutes a noteworthy factor in te situation.

France and Russia.

Saigon, 18th January,"

M Nelidorff, Russian Ambassador in Paris, has telegraphed to St. Petersburg the result of an interview that he had with M. Delcasse which will have a considerable infl:ence on the reply that the Russian Government is in make to the Japanese Government. The reply will be made on Tuesday. The general impression is that war will be avoided.

Kurino Secs the Tzar.

Tandon, 18th January,

The Cologne Cozette states that the Taar is to receive His Ex. M. Kurinn, Tapanese Minister to St. Petersburg, a special audience to-day.

China's Firm Rofusal.

Peking. 18th January. The Chinese Car rament have rejected the Russian claim regarding the constraction of railways between Shamencho and Anjung via Moukden and Lianyan, and also between Peking and Calgan.

Russia's Procrastination.

January. The Russian propus 1, to address a Note to

London, 18th January, all Powers containing the Russian statements

The view taken in the United Kingdom with in regard to Manchuria, the neutral z ine, and

reference in the present crisis is that Russia is Korea, instead of making treaty with Japan, has been reported by "Diplomaticus" to the simply endeavouring to protract the negotia. Westminster Gazette. Sor, the matter Lastions until her own preparations are completed. been discussed only confidentially in London.

(Echo de Chine.) The Crisis.

It is announced in St. Petersburg that a wire from Vladivostock to the Nove Premia states that news from tapan now sets aside any fears which may have been entertained as to war, and that peace is now assured.

(Deutsche Japan-Post) Opening of Prussian Diet.

FRESH CANAL SCHEME.

Berlin, 17th January. Kaiser William opened the Prussian Diet (Landiag) yesterday, delivering a speech from the Throne. His Majesty said that the financial position of the courtry is better than has been the case during the past few years, while the commercial and industrial conditions have improved. His Majesty believed it would be found easy to make receipts and expendi Lure agree.

The Speech from the Throne announced a Bill for the construction of a canal communica- tion between the Rhine and Hanover, and for the segulation of the Sitestan rivers. The Go vernment hopes that the Diet will now agree lo the Canal Bill,

Japan and Russia.

Herlin, January 17th. "Ignotus," (generally recogni ed as the nom de plume of one of the Secretaries of M. Delcassé, the French Minister for Foreign Affairs) states in the laris newspaper Figaro that the influence of Fru ce in favour of peace is having its effect in Tokyo and St Petersburg. The Paris journal PEchiis reports that before Russia's last Note but one (received at Tokyo on the 11th Decemh r) was answerert by Japan, Great Fritain and France had already advised the continuance of the negotiations.

The pacific utterances of the Tsar in the Japanese Minister at St Petersbay the day before yesterday are confirmed from an official Russian 'source.

It is expected that.Viscount Alexeieff will shortly be recalled to St. Petersburg.

Alleged Proposal for Mediation.

Berlin, 1th January.

The Times dnubs the sincerity of the Russian protestations and points out that if peace is really desired the Russian Government will quickly necede to the reasonable demand which Japan has advanced.

Russia Peaceful?

Chefoo, 17th January,

A foreigner, who has had an interview with a high Russian Officezat Port Arthur, stated that the Russian Officers do not wish for war at the present mome t and, in order to avoid it, they will not interfere with the landing of Japanese troops in Corea.

Peking Garrison Reduced,

Peking 17th January, Te Russian soldiers here left for Port Arthur

at to this orning on an order from Viceroy Alexieff. Fifteen men, under one officer, are left behind.

FREEAR'S FRIVOLITIES.

This Saturday and Monday, at the Theatre Royal, the renowned Freear who made so great a success here to years ago, will appear in his unniest of all entertainments, under the patron ave of H.E. the Acting Governir, and the elite of llangkong. Never had such laughter been heard in the theatre as was produced by him un his previous visit, when he was unanimously proclaimed the most versatile, and unique, entertainer China had ever witnessed. Ile is on his third tour round the world, and has received special commande (as his credentials on view at the Robinson Piano Co. will prove) to appear befare .M. King Edward VII, HM. the King rf Siam, H.I.M. the Sultan of Turkey, and other numerous other potentates, and Princes all of whom have taughed for aver two hours at the sublime and wholesome fon pro- vided by this most famous artist, who is a brother of the celebra ed Miss Touie Freear, London's greatest favourite comedienne.

MESSRS, J. LLEWELLYN & CO.

REDUCTION OF CAPITAL. Saling in original jurisdiction at the Supreme Court this morning, the Chief Justice, Sir W. M. Goodman, heard an application of the Hon. 11. E Pollnek, & c. ins ructed by Mr. D. Piper (Messrs. Johnson, Stokes and Master) for a reduction of capital in the firm of Messrs.

Llewellyn & Co., Shanghai. Counsel said that the application was made under section of Ordinance of 1877, and he asked the Court to confirm the reduction of capital in accordance with a special resolution passed by the Company. His Lordship would see from the affidavit that certam amounts of capital had been lost or were unrepresented by available assets, and that a Special resolution was duly passed at meetings of thecompany held The French Press is full of praise for the in Shanghai for the reduction of their capital, attitude adopted by the Tsar. --:

The resolution passed was that the capital be The Temps says that Count Lamsdorffenced from $120,000, divided into 1,200 shares (Russian Foregit Minister) and M. Delcassé of $100 each to $72,000 divided into 1,200 sbares (French Foreign Minister) are astonished at of $60 each, and sub reduction be effected by the publicity given the statement of the alleged dancelling capital, which had been lost or was unrepresented by available assets, and by re- mediation of France and England.

Articles in the German newspapers ex, ress ducing the amount of the shares from $roo to a hope that Russia will accept the Japanese fo per share. demands.

It is stated in london that Russia, desirous of avoiding a war with Japan, has decided to apply to the Powers for mediation. The Fus sian press, moreover, demands that the Govem-J. ment should become more active in the Balkans.

Tear's New Year Remarks,

Berlin, 8th January, The remarks in favour of peace made by the Tsar at the New Year reception of the Diplomatic Corps has created the deepest impression in Europe.

The report that Russia intends to send ships through the Dardanelles is rontradicted.

Replying to a New Year greeting telegram from Admical Alexeieff, the Tsar said: "I pray God that peace and prosperity may he given to Port Arthur, and hope that pears will

•be preserved."

His Lordship-An order was made on this matter in Chambers, and I directed that cer. tain advertisements be inserted. Has this been done?

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NARSES

susnal would allow no European "jock" to gel on his back. Although he can be as tame as a lamb with his Mongolan "boy" on the

THE "TSING TAU”

H., . M. NEW RIVER GUNBOAT.

The Hongkong and Whampoa Deck Co. has just completed the putting together and fitting of a singularly well planned German river gunboat. The Tsing Tas, for this is the name of the new vesicl, practically ready to put to sea, tow lies alongside the wharf at Kowloon, from Germany. There are nine sections in all, She is built up of sections, sent out in parts each of which is complete in itself, so that the little vessel is, practically speaking, composed of so many watertight compartments, boilers are of the Schizau type, which are to all purposes much the same as the Thornycroft variety. She is driven by turn-screws, each of which have a separate and complete engine On accrust of the shallow

with its boiler.

Her

fraught of the vessel the machinery and boilers ure above the water-line, but as her mission is patrol the Chinese rivers and help in the suppression of piracy it is not probable that she will ever be exposed to artillery fire. She is built, in the main, of one-eight-inch plating, and has a bullet-proof chart house, from steel. The Tsing Tau possesses two ammu. which she can be steered, of three sixteenth nition rooms and about one hundred s'ations s dele. Commander Ghunt, of H.M5. Veralingether. She has a heavy mast with two geance, made a plucky attempt to ride him; hting-tops and a searchlight. The gunboa! bt the poy had had first to have the blinkers is 1ghted throughout by electricity and the and was led all round the course by his Chi-living quarters consist of deck cabins. nest mufoo. Eventually he settled down to his stranger rider who then took him three t mes round the course, and between" slow walking and tintling the gallant Commander steered is charge safely home. It is the opinion of all that of Narses can only be broken in in time for the Races there is not another pony to smell his tail in any event he goes in for. It should be as difficu 1 to beat Harses on the turf as it is to forestall the earliest of our early wo'm catchers who finds his habitat in the cozy rooms the Jockey Club put up for its members on the paddock.

"SNAPSHOTS"

of the Stewards were taken by several of the amateur gentlemen proficient with the camera.

EARLY BIRD,

MARINE LOT NO. 185

DISPUTE IN COURT.

At the Supreme Court this morning, before the Puisne judge. Mr. A. G. Wise, the Yow Lee firin, of 23, High Street, suri Tsoi Tsung, trading under the name of Hop Sing Kung Tsz, nf 386, Queen's Road, for the sum of $915 97. being blance due for work and labour done and materials supplied in respect of buildings on Marine Lot No. 185.

Mr. EJ. Gr.st (Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist) appeated for the plaintiff, and Mr. R. Harding (Messrs. Ewens and Harston) re- presented defendants, Mr. Grist remarked that the case had already been before the Court on several occasions, and the only cutstanding question was with reference to the quantity of work finished by defendant after the 1st clober, the date of the contract. Mr. Grist then put inta Court a statement showing the amount of work done, and after evilence bad been called His Lordship gave judgment for plaintiff for $100,

CANTON NOTES.

(From Our Oven Correspondent.)

Canion, January 26th,

FIRE,

There was a large fire on Honam last night and a number of houses were destroyed. We are having an unusuaily large number of fires

this winter.

THE VICEROY AGAIN.

There is always something new to be learned about the Viceroy. He is ever active. His search after money is gaining him no new friends, and the merchants of the city are up in arms because of the large demands inade upon them. The district magistrates are now saying things that are not complimentary him, because by some means or other the Viceroy has gained Consent to sell Government 1-nds. In every district there is some land belonging to the

government, and during the past this land has been let to farmers and the rent collected for

the Imperial treasury. What past of the money collected found its way to Peking cannot be ascertained, but it is certain that at least some of it found its way into the pucket at the dis- trict magistrates and others, through whose hands it passed on its way to Peking. Viceroy Shen has persuaded the government that to sell this land would add a large reve ue to the Imperial treasury. There is no doubt that the Viceroy will have his share for managing the business. But he will have to pay dear for this in the ull will of the district magistrates who see a large share of their revenue departing.

UNREST AT CANTON,

THE TRIADS AND THE RAILWAY. (From Our than Correspondent.)

Canton, 27th January, With the approach of the Chinese New Year there is always s me talk of coining trouble, and the present time is no ex eption to the rule.

everal times there has been trouble about the New Year holidays, and it is not un- likely that such will be the case this year, abhough at present there is nothing to show that evil times are at hand. The city 15 - asualy quiet and well guardied. However, there are two sources from which trouble way come.

The boat was put together with ex raordinary rapidity, the men working overtime, and the different sections were adjusted in a little over founight. She is now practically complete. The Griman Naval Officers who superintended er completion are loud in their praise of the speed and excellence with which the work has been carried out by the Dock Co.

NORTHERN NOTES,

We take the following clippings from the Kube Chronicle to hand to-day-

JAPAN AND RUSSIA.

A 1.ULL..

There appears to be absolutely no change in the conditions last reported. Nevertheless the belief that war will be averted by Russia yield- ing to Japan's demands is growing among all sections of observers, and is reflected on the hourses. Government journals predict that the question whether there will be peace or war will be finally decided by the 20th instant, which confirms the statement in our columns that the Japanese Guvernment had intimated to the Russian Minister that a final reply would be expected from Russia in ten days. perhaps significant that the Kekumin of yester- day's date warns the people not to be decided by rumours of peace, as assia may be merely Temporising. Already the Government seems to have very lule hope that the issue will be peace, as preparations are being pushed for- ward with extraordinary energy.

It is

THE EXPECTED REPLY OF RUSSIA. To-day (oth) is the date of the expected Reply from Russia, which it is considered will be regarded by Japan as final. Excepting that this marks another crisis in the negotia tians, the situation outwardly remains un- changed. Yesterday a Cabinet Council was held, when all the Ministers were in attendance with the exception of Count Katsura, who is not yet able to leave his residence. The view in Tokyo is that if peace comes it will be by the yielding of Russia, and that Japan does not intend to give way in the smallest degree and is making her preparations accordingly.

On Monday evening the Chief Interpreter at the Russian Legation left Tokyo for Nagasaki by the 6 p.m. train. Yesterday at Baron Rosco received a telegram from St. Petersburg, and was closeted with the Legation Secretary for an hour. Viceroy Alexeieff on Monday dispatched a military officer to Nagasaki. I is matter of speculation whether this messen er will proceed to Tokyo or whether he will be met at Nagasaki by Baron Rosen.

NAVAL PREPARATIONS.

1a.m.

The e is no slackening of the preparations in Naval and Military circles. The services of foreign lines of Japanese steamers from Kobe

are now almost entirely suspended, with the exception of the Shanghai line. There is a daily increase in the shipment of munitions of

war.

STEAMERS CHARTERED.

It is worth noting that Japanese and foreign steamers chartered by the Government have been exempted until further notice from ebser vance of the rule requiring them to report their destination at Harbour Offices when

leaving part. The British steamer Firth of Beauly, now at Yokohama, which was purchas ed by Mr. Harada, has been renamed Seiun- 24 and chartered as a transport.

RUSSIAN TROOPS ORDERED TO LEAVE CHINA. All the Russian troops are under orders to evacuate this province immediately and con- renirate upon Port Arthur, except the smallest puss:ble garrisons. The Legation guard at Peking is being reduced, and at Tientsin the Russian force will be limited to 20 Lossacks under a subaltern officer. The rest of the squadron now at Tientsin, together with tronps tram Peking, leave by special tan to-morrow for Port Arthur. It is reported that similar s eps are being taken by the japanese, but this we have not yet been able to confirm-China Times.

The foreign captains in the service of the Nippon Susen Kaisha have been asked if they are willing to serve in their usual capacity on the steaners that have been engaged as transpur.s, in the event of war.

COMMERCIAL.

Our is the new railway, and the other the Triad society. With regard to the former the officials have not been able to protect the wor men along the line. Riots have occurred and considerable property has been destroyed or stolen. These rioters or strikers have num bered thousands. It is feared by some that an attempt may be made to tear up the railway, or that the idlers may be induced to attemp

Shanghai advices, dated 23rd inst., report some uprising at the New Year. The Triad

business done-Indo-Chinas at Tis. 51 cash rs, 52 for March, and Tls. 53 for April. Society is the other source from which trouble is looked for. At present the members are Farnham, Boyds at Tls. 123. Stanghai and It is said that in Shan Tak ongkew Wharf shares at Tk. 156) cash, China unusually active. district over 5,000 members have been enrolled. Fires to Hongkong at $91. obanghai Lands The head quart rs of these is at Ma Ning.at Tls. 109 Langkats at Tls. 295 cash, and for Ma Ning has a bad reputation and has been January, Tls. 3071 for March, and Tis, 322 for the camping ground of thieves and robbers for June. Gas at Tis. 107. a long time. So alarming has been the reports: concerning the Triad in Shun Tak that the gentry have petitioned the magistrate to sup- press the society. The magistrate is afraid to Similar reports move against the society. come from Ying Tak. This has also been a favourite place for the Triads. Then the Wai Chau Triads are moving. This increase in the number of the Triads and their present activity are taken for evidence that they mean to vive trouble soon and why not at the Chinese New Year. The introduction of sewing machines into C1nton is turning many out of work and the number of the unemployed is consider ble. These things are being talked about and rou

Hon. Pollock-Yes, my Lord. With regard to creditors. The only creditors of the comble may come. At present there is nothing to pany, outside the ordinary monthly accounts, indicate that anything unusual will happen, is the Chartered Bank of India Australia and What a war in the north and the withdrawal of Chira. There was an affidavit from the man soldiers might cause cannot be told now. But Disturbance in German Afrion.ger of the bank in Shanghal, that he had no the number of soldiers was reduced it would

10. Berlin, 18th January.”7 objection to the proposed reduction.

invite an uprising. Yet with all the talk the Tha 'distubances in Germaur Southw His Tortship made an order confirming the best informed and older residents are not Africa are increasing, Windhoek, the Capli msolution for the reduction of capital,

apprehensive of trouble.

RICE.

Messrs. W. G. Hale & Co., writing from Saigon on 15th inst, slate:-

During the period under review, our market kept rising gradually, and, at the close, shows much more firmness, although there is a gener calmness of demand. This state of things is to be attributed to the following causes. Our harvest proves to be later than first anticipated, and new grain is coming to market but in small parcels of 3/4000 piculs daily. There being contracts fa ling due shortly, millers are obliged to buy at any rate to cover their requirements. On the other hand, the Hongkong market, owing to a fair demand for Japan, having gone upconsiderably, Chinese can well afford to ship their rice to that destination and avoid selling it on the spot unless at the equivalent of Hong 'kong prices. There has been a fair inquiry from Japan and the Philippines, and a few transactions have been put through, As for

Europe, our present prices, are far too wide apart from limits coming there from, moreover as exchange has advanced and closes with an upward tendency. Purchases for France mount, so far, to about 30,070 tons for ship: ments extending up to April. If we judge by the tonnage engaged for forward loading, there

that direction. ought to be yet more purchases to be made for

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THURSDAY,

18th

+

FRIDAY,

19 h 20th

"

"1

SATURDAY,

Commencing each Evening a: 9 F.M. precisely.

Dress Circle Stalls...

Pit

$3

1.

3 I

NO HALF PRICE. Tickets can be obtained at the Booking Office of the Theatre, City Hall, on and after WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd, at 10 AM.

Booking Office will be opened daily from that date from 10 A. M. 10 4 P.M.

Late Trams will run a quarter of an hour alter the fall of the curtain.

Hangkong, 26 h January, 1904.

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Intimation.

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THE POPULAR

SCOTCH

IS

"BLACK&WHITE

JAMES BUCHANAN & CO.

STOTCH WHISKY DISTILLERS. By Appointment to

H. M. THE KING

and

HRH the PRINCE of WALES

Supplied at all the LEADING CLUBS and HOTELS, and to be obtained from. LANE CRAWFORD & CO, Ost

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