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THE CENSORISING OF FOREIGN.1

PRESS TELEGRAMS.

COMMENT BY THE "JIJI,"

We are glad to find the jiji protesting against

the method of censorship of Press telegrams

which, it is hardly necessary to state, still con- tinues unabated. Our contemporary condemns the method by which the newspaper cansonship is conducted, and rightly maintains that journ. alists are quite capable of doing their duty to the newspapers for which they are correspond- ents and at the same time refraining from sand- ing news which would be likely to injure the welfare of the State. Journalists have no cause to complain of the orders issued by the Army. and Navy authorities, but in the execution of the censorship the officials charged with the work of scrutinising newspaper messages are subordinates, who may make serious blunders and do great injustice to corres pondents. The hopes that the auth- orities will direct their attention to the manner in which Press messages are subjected to undue restriction, and points out while mistakes of the officials in regard to the Japanese messages may be made good afterwards, in dealing with tele- grams sent by foreigners the matter cannot be passed over in silence,

The Department of Communications strictly examines all telegrams sent by foreigners, and messages referring to war affairs and even those dealing only with ordinary politics, which are allowed to be published in Japanese news- papers without restriction, are in the case of foreigners stopped altogether or mutlisted, causing increasing complaints among foreign correspondents.

The complaints of foreigners, says the Fiji, may be exaggerated, but if there be any truth whatever in them, it reflects disadvantageously on the authorities, and it is impossible to under- stand the motive of such action, seeing that similar news is published in vernacular and foreign papers in Japan. Of course war secrets should not be made known either to foreigners or Japanese, but what makes it necessary to specially hide from foreigners abroad what can be made public in Japan? By doing so

nothing can be gained, and the feeling of

foreigners is aroused against the country making such such absurd regulations. Those who are chiefly subject to disability through the censorship are the correspondents of foreign newspapers, and there can be no doubt that this disability will have its effect on the tone of foreign correspondence sentabroad. At the present juncture it may be absolutely necessary to place restrictions on all newspaper reports at home and abroad, but it is a serious matter for anybody to interfere with the freedom of communication, and it is to be hoped that as far as practicable a liberal policy will be adopted by the authorities in exercising control over the correspondence of foreigners, and that they will refrain from taking such action as is likely to provide foreigners with a legitimate grievance.

It is to be hoped that this protest by one of the leading Japanese newspapers will have weight with the authorities for it is our ex- perience that, as now exercised, the censorship is absurd in the highest degree.-Kobe

Chronicle.

AUTOCRACY IN CHAINS.

POWERLESSNESS OF THE CZAR

(By Stuart Cumberland in the “Dally Express.")

I, who know my Russia well and the powers that be in that Empire, am amused at the reports of the powers and intentions of the

present Autocrat of All the Russias which are often published. The simple fact is that no Muscovite Emperor ever possessed less actual power than that wielded by his Imperial Majesty Nicholas II. He is a peacefully inclined young monarch and remarkably well intentioned; but he is the sport of the House of Romanoff and of those who are all-powerful in the council of the Empire. He may think and he may dream; he may desire and he may propose; but he cannot per- form. Correctly speaking, it is the Emperor

alone who

сап declare war or who

can say "Let it be peace"; but to tell the plain, unvarnished truth, the present Crar is but the puppet, worked by stronger hands who hold the strings. Everything will be done in the name of the Czar. The glory or the blame of it all will be bis, and yet how small will be his personal responsibility, and how well he knows it

The Czarina's instincts are liberal and pro- gressive, and her husband, so great is his belief in her, would endorse her views and policy an hesitatingly were it not for those august rela- tions of his, and the formidable Council of Nobles. The Crarina, all-powerful with her husband, proposes, and the Czar's uncles dispose.

Of all the Romanoff relations the most sulo- cratic, and at the same time the most powerful, Is the Grand Duke Alexis. He is beloved by the navy, of which he is the chief, looked up to by the nobles, and worshipped by the common people. His brother, the late Csar, alone was strong enough to soften his rough humours and bend his powerful will

He was antagonistic to the liberal and pacific policy of M. Witte, and in the and M. Witte was retired. He it was who induced the Crar to appoint Admiral Alexelef Viceroy of the Far East, with powers never before given to anyone outside of the Imperial family.

He entirely disapproves of the views held by the Crarins, and thwarts her in every possible way. He has never, it is understood, been in favour of peace but of war.

However well intentioned the Cxar may be, however much he may be under the fafluance of his wife, who is all for peace, the last word will be with the Grand Duke Alexis,

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1904.

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COMPANY.

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Steamers. Tons. Captains. 1904 Shawmut...... 9,506 W. M. Smith... Feb. 19 Tacoma* 2,813 M. Ridley Feb. 26 Victoria...... 3,503 3. Truebridge... Mar. 16 Trement

9,606 T. W. Garlick., Mar. 25 Olympia*......| 2,837 A. Dixon April 27 Steamers marked (*) have no second-class 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,

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

United States and Canada.

For further Information as lo Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, & CO., LIMITED,

General Agents. Hongkong, Sth February, 1904,

COMPAGNER DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

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NOTICE.

THE P

Consignees.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

HE P. & O. S. N. Co's Steamship

.." BALLAARAT," FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND

STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being innded 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.

This vessel brings on Cargo:—

From London, &c., ex S.S. Australia. From Calcutta, ex S.S. Pera. From Persian Gulf, &c., ex B. 1. S. N. and

B. & P. S. N. Co.'s Steamers. Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary before

2 P.M., TO-DAY.

Goods not cleared by the 19th instant, at 4 P.M., will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in any case whatever.

Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignees' and the Company's representative at an appointed hour.

All Claims must be presented within ten days of the stenmer's arrival here after which dale they cannot be recognised.

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TORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, SINGAPORE.

COMPANY.

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA FORTS, LONDON, HAVRE, BORDEAUX;

ALSO PORTS or BRAZIL AND RIVER PLATE.

ON TUESDAY, the 23rd February, 1904,

at P.M., the Company's Steamship "YARRA," Captain, Sellier, with Mails, Passengers, Specie and Cargo will leave this Fort for MARSEILLES, via Ports of Call, WITHOUT TRANSHIPMENT.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lon. don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon saly on MONDAY, the 22nd instant, Specie and Parcels received until 4 P.M. on the same day. No Cargo will be received on board on TUESDAY.

Parcels are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agency's Office. Contents and Value of Packages are required.

For further Particulars, apply at the Com- pany's Office.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, 11th February, 1994.

NSULAR &

ORIENTAL

STEA

NAY

THE PENINSUlar and ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,

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STEAM FOR TRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA

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(Through Hills of Lading issued for Batavi, PERSIAN GULF, ContinentAL, ÁMERI- CAN and SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS.)

THE Steamship

"CHUSAN," Captain W. B. Palmer, R.N.R., carrying Hi Mainsty': Mails, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY, on SATURDAY, the 27th instant, at Noop, taking Fassengers and Cargo for the above Ports.

Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for France. and Tea for London (under arrangement) wil' be transhipped at Colombo into a steamo proceeding direct to Marseilles and London other Cargo for London, &c, will be conveyed vid Bombay.

Parcels will be received at this Office until 4 Value of all Packages are required. PS, the day before sailing. The Contents and

Shippers are particularly requested te dut the terms and conditions of the Company' Bills of Lading,

For further Particulars, apply to

E. A HEWETT,

Superintendent,

Hangkong, 15th February, 1904.

For Sale.

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Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in- any case whatever.

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FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE. THE Company's Steamship ΤΗΣ

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THE Steamship

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Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before 1 P.M., TO-DAY.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after 24th instant, will be subject to rent.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on WEDNESDAY, the 24th instant,

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All Claims must reach us before the 19th instant, or they will not be recognized.

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NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.

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FROM RANGOON AND STRAITS.

HE Company's Steamship

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having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside.

Cargo impeding the discharge or remaining on board after Noon, TO-MORROW, the 19th instant, will be landed at Consignees' risk and expense into Godowns at East Point.

No Fire Insurance will be affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

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