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TELEGRAMS.

(Reuters)

The War.

LONDON, 13th Junc.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1904.

THE WAR.

ANOTHER MINE ACCIDENT

thunderstorm the other day, some of the mines During the last ten years the amount expend. exploded themselves. On the night of the 6th | ed on education has increased $14 per cent,

SHANGHAI SHARË REPORT,

The following résumé of the week's share

midnight some firing took place between whilst agriculture and commerce has advanced transactions is from Mesars, J. A. Sullivan and

japanese scouts have been seen at Hauishi ying, a place only about to li north of Port

Arthur.

EXPLOSION ON THE "TAIHOKU MARU."

Crítics consider that the advance of

Mr. M. Noma, Consul for Japan, has for General Kuroki's forces on a broad front,warded to us the following official telegram:-in a day or two.

Tokyo, 14th June, 5.50 p.m. Admiral Togo reports that while the Taikoku Maru was laying mines in the face of the enemy, on the night of the 13th inst, one mine was exploded killing one officer and to men. It also wounded two officers and seven men, but the damage to the ship was not important.

towards Liaoyang and Mukden, is accurately timed to correspond with the near approach of General Oku's assault on Port Arthur.

The Standard's St. Petersburg corres pondent wires that Admiral Skrydloff tele- graphs the Vladivostock squadron encounter ed a 'Japanese squadron thirty miles from Port Arthur on the 7th instant; but as none of the Port Arthur ships, appeared in sup- port, the squadron retired and returned to Vladivostock.

JAPAN'S ARMY.

DISTINGUISHED MILITARY, LEADERS. Major-General Inouye has the adiniration and affection of his men. He commands the Twelfth Division, and was the first to land in Corca. His Division consists of the 14th and 47th Regiments, recruited from Kokura, near the Strait of Shimoneseki; the 24th Regiment, from Fukuoka, formerly the seat of the Kuroda family; and the 48th Regiment, from Kurume, also in the is and of Kyushu. General Inouye was born in the Province of Choshu fifty-one years ago, and at the age of sixteen set out to fight in the revolution of which his brother

NAVAL AND MILITARY PROMOTIONS. The promotion was announced on the 6th inst. of several of the principal officers of the Army and Navy,

Lieutenant-Generali Baron Okagawa, Baron Hasegawa, Baron Nishi, Baron Kodama, and Baron Nogi are promoted to the full rank of Goneral.

Vire-Admiral Baron Yamamoto, the Minister

FIGHTING AT GOLDEN HILL,

the Russians in the forts at Haungchinshan some 631 per cent, justice 215 per cent, and and the Japanese torpedo boats. Our infor- communication 567 per cent. This surely-de- miants arrived at this port in thirteen boats. I notes extraordinary progress, and shows that Six other boats with refugees are expected here | Japan's advance in culture and civilisation has during these latter days been more rapid than her development in militarism. But how is this amount produced by which power is given to s many departments of national life? The elasticity of Japan's revenue is bewildering, far, notwithstanding the enormous growth of revenue, the democracy of the country are not heavily laden with taxes.

And again the in- crease in postal receipts and state railways proves that Japan is not exhausted by taxation.

places the country in a healthy position to with. iter industrial progress is enormous, and it

stand the tremendous financial strain of a great campaign. The bright picture drawn of Japan cannot be repeated in dealing with the financial The following items are from the Sin Wan possibilities of Russia. What are the actual re- Pro:~

Chinchau, de June.

People arriving here from Fuchow in a native beat report that while they were at sea about to miles south west of Port Arthur on the night of the 6th, they saw the forts at Huangchinshan fire on the japanese warships the forts. The firing began at 12 o'clock that which were about 6 or 7 miles south east of night and lasted three hours-Universal

Gatelte.

ITEMS.

sources which the Russian Government has at its disposal for the prosecution of the war, and On the 24th of this moon (the 6th inst.) beir extent? According to M. A. Gerathwohl, for the Navy, is pronioted to the full tank of while over a hundred Russians were escorting in His admisable article in a recent issue of the Admiral. Vice-Admiral Toxo, Commander-in-anununition from Newchiatun to the estuary Monthly Review, on January 1st last the Rus sian Government must have had at its imme Chief of the Japanese Fleet, also receiving full of the Liso river, they were attacked by a band rand of Admiral.

of Hunghutzes, numbering about five hundiate and entire disposal some £40,000,000, The with a first possible reserve of another £55,- dred, all armed with modern rifles, engagement lasted about half an hour. The 000,000, but it is necessary to deduct from the Russians Red, leaving everything behind, but !ombined total some £15,000,000 to meet the carrying off their wounded. The casualties of gold charges on the external debt for one year. the bandits were nine wounded, and two killed.

Rear-Admirals Dewa, Saito (Vice-Minister for the Navy), and Uriu, are promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral.

Caprains Ogura, Yamada, and Shimamura are promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral, while Captain Yamada (now Rear-Admiral) is appointed Commander of the Third Squadron.

was a victim. In 1871 he enlisted, and two years afterwards was a Staff Officer in the

THIK WAR EXPENDITURE. Guards Division. During the Civil War of The expenditure caused by the war is 1877 be was the bearer of a message gradually increasing as the theatre of opera- from the Emperor to General Takashima at tions extends. The latest investigation shows Kagoshima, the seat for many ages of the that the total amount defrayed from the outset Lords of Satsuma, and the last stronghold of is Y30c00co, which has been raised by tem the rebellion. The young Major ventured to porary loans, the issue of bonds, and the lay before the General a plan of attack. It appropriation of the funds of Government was received with favour, and Inouye was ordered to join the army in the field. While on a tour of inspection through France, Ger- many, and Russia, he heard of the war with China, and hurried home by way of Vancouver. Field Marshal Yama, ata had alre-dy advanced into Manchuria when Inouye ha tened to the frent with a few scheme. He proposed in halt the Northern Column in Corea and to seize Port Anhur before making any forward movement. Returning to Japan, he appointed Chief of the Staff of the Second Army that took Port Arthur. When it was suggested that the victorious army should go into winter, quaiters, bs urged the attack on Wei-bai-wei and the destruction of the enemy's As Major-General, Inouye took pin the capture of the second maritime fauress in China,

works, the account of which is specially kept independently of the General Budget. The sum so far defrayed averages an expenditure each month of about V33,000,000since February, or a little over Y1,000,000 a day. This amount is said to be much below the estimate, which were most liberal. The principal items of ex- penditure so far are for war-ships purchased | and for arms and ammunition, and lastly for provisions. ➡Kobe Chronicle,

fleet.

GENERAL NICHI.

THE CLAIM AGAINST A PRIZE S011'

AT FASEWO,

The Russian road from Liaoyang to a cheng, constructed by the enforced labour of

Chinese coolics, is now announced as com- pleted.

Detachment after detachment of japanese have left northward from Fenghungcheng. The first detachment marched towards the north of Taitzeho, the second towards Lantze- shan, along the highway of Linshankwan, and the third towards Haicheng and Chicheng.

A refugee from Haicheng reports that on the 17th of this moon, while on the highway, he saw a Japanese disguised as a Chinese and carrying money. The Russians first robbed him, and then arrested tin, having learned that he was a Japanese.

Peking, 9th June. The Wai Wa Pu have been informed by Tartar-General Tseng Chi that the Russians in the city of Moukdes have removed, and are now quartering inside and outside the Imperial Eastern tombs, despite of a protest..

JAPAN AND RUSSIA.

VIE FINANCIAL STAVING POWER OF THE

RIVAL NATIONS,

Most people have been astounded at the marvellous growth of the military idea in Japan, but those interested in the financial development of the country, development that has made the military idea possible, are still more astonished at her economic progress. Money makes the war to go. And, after all, the dominant factor of warfare is not so much the number of men and ships available as the financial staying power of the country. When hostilities were ending between these two countries we heard from Russian official sources that the enormous increase of arma- ments in Japan had crippled her economic making the net claim P15,073. The steamer resources, hence a war of any magnitude would was captured on the 7th February; and, urging inevitably spell disaster and bankruptcy. If one considers for a moment the position of great that the vessel was seized before the outbreak of war, the petitioner prayed that the vessel he European Powers, the plausibility of the idea released in order to enable him to collect the is apparent, particularly in dealing with a money due, in deference to the right of a sub-country that has only during comparatively recent years adopted the means of acquiring Ject of a neutral Power.

wealth along the lines of these great countries. At the very onset then one is called | upon to dismiss this idea of economic

bankruptcy.

that the Prize Court at Sasebo has dismissed We (Kobe Chronicle) have «lready reported

the claim of Messrs. W. H. Gill & Co, against the Russian owner of the steamer Rossi, which has been adjudged confiscated by the Prize Court. The petition of Messrs. W. H. Gill which was supported by Mr. Sakurai, barrister, The command of the Second Division is was to the effect that from November 14th to committed to General Nishi. The Division December 31st last year, when the steamer was consists of the 41, 29th, 16th, and 30th Regi.at Kohe, Messrs. Gili, at the request of the ments. Its leader is a poet as well as a soldier, owner's agent, advanced money for the pay. and has had a very romantic career. He was ment of expenses necessary for the continua. born in 1848 in the Province of Satsuma, where tion of the voyage. The petitioner was also for many generations his forebears had been entitled to commission due in connection with the lieges of the feudal Lord. When eleven the management of the steamer, the claims in years old he served his Lord as page, and all amounting to P18:16, of which 3,043, accompanied him to Kioto at the close of the already received by the petitioner from ship revolution. During his stay in the ancient capi-pers in payment of freight was to be deducted, tal Nishi resolved to place bis sword at the ser- vice of the Emperor, and in the due time was made leader of a band of soldiers, and led them against the rebellious Northern clans. He joined the Imperial Guard in 1879, and received his company in time to take an active part in the civil strife of 1874. Three years afterwards he entered the field against his former chief, Saigo, who had raised the standard of revolt in the Province of Satsuma. His promotion was rap d, and in 1889 he was given command of the Eleventh Brigade, with the rank of Major. General in the China War he served under General Yamaji, and led the assault on Kinshu Castle. After the fall of Port Arthur General Nishi was rewarded with the title of Baron and the rank of Lieutenant-General.—Standard

Cor.

GENERAL BARON OKU.

The reasons given by the Court for its

decision are as follows:

PORT ARTHUR.

Those who are anxious to

understand something of the financial position of Japan must bear in mind two factors, factors of great importance. First, up to 1897, the silver standard was in vogue, hence the purchasing power of the yen steadily de- clihed. For instance, in 1897, Ico pen west about as far as 50 yen went in 1872 But the adoption of the gold standard in 1897 fixed the value of the yen.

A COMPARISON WITH GREAT BRITAIN. The other factor to remember is-so says 0. Elizbacher, in the Nineteenth Century:

"If we compare the national debt of Japan with the indebtedness of other newly-developed countries, we must bear in mind that her for eign indebtedness is limited to a part of her national debt. Her railways, tramways, water- works, factories, mines, etc., are exclusively financed by Japanese money, and her corpora Lions have not raised any loans abroad”

If you compare her natinal debt with that of other nations, it sinks to an insignificant

In 1901 the national debt of Great place. Britain amounted to 18 9s. rid, per head of the population; Russia, L4 198. 8, whilst Japan's indebtedness amounted topply£) 65.48. Let us make another comparison. "The in- terest annually doe on the Japanese national debt comes to but is. 2d. per head of the population," equal to but one day's wage of the average workman. But the yearly interest in Great Britain amounts to about 10s, per head, workman. So far then as interest is concerned, or 2 1-3 days' wages of the average British

the task of japan is not heavy. The foreign indebtedness of Japan is not comparable with. that of her powerful rival in the Far East. Quoting Mr. Eltzbacher again: "Great Britain held at the end of 1930 Japanese bonds equal

Co's report, published on the 9th June.

The principal business of the week has been in Docks at hardening prices which show the present firm tone of our market. Indos hive temporarily gone out of favour and only a few transactions are reported. Langknts have steadied up and close firm. For other "stocks there has been bule inquiry. Exchange en London has risen to 36 5/16. The 3 days sight from Hongkong is telegraphed at 72k. Consols Loot.

Marine-No business has been reported. China Traders are in demand at $62. Unions have lagged to 5540 by tales in Hongkong,

Wharves—Shanghai and Hoogkew Wharf -hares have changed hands at Tis. 150 for June and August. The market closes with an Acrease inquiry, but shares are difficult to obtain except as an advance.

Shipping-In Indos cash sales have been made at Tls. 86. June at Tis 871 and Tls. $33. Fur September short sales are reported

Tls. 8 Shares are wanted but not obtain.

ble from the best dealers at anything like this vale. The market is quiet at the close with $llers a l's. 86 for July clearances. London quotation £11. The Hongkong market is dull and $118 is quoted to-day. Tug and Lighters have ben sold at Ti . 47 'ord.' and 'Ils. 46 for

pref.'

This total would seem to allow Russia to Docks A large business has been done carry on the war for about 18 months without within the last few days in Farnbim Boyds at seeking a fresh loan, "But," as E. Gerothwohl ris. 154.45. Tis. 1551,150 for cash; for June at says, "will Russia wait so long before borrow. ris. 150,154 s. 157. Th. 551.156 July al ing? I think not, for sundry reasons." One Dis. 157,58 159,148, Tis. 159 1581591, TIS, agrees with the writer when he implies that 57.157 11. 1571,158 Fet August at Fis. 161, Russia is most likely waiting for "the first

Els 160,161, Tls. 159,16:44 75 76-4,160 The strange great success of her arms,"

fis. 159 September, at Tis. 158,4,9, Ts. condition of Russian diplomacy does not admit | 161,162,161, Tls. 1623, Tls, 16:4,161, Tls. 160) of such open treatment of the financial con 161,162, Tis, 160,16 October at Tls. 160,162 dition of the country as was possible with Jap- and Tis. 162. The market closes firm with an, but it is clear from the facts to hand that | buyers. Russia's financial condition is unhealthy, and that she dares not wait until her resources are completely exhausted. Hence the balance of financial staying power remains with the little

Jap.

"CHOPPED" DOLLARS.

In continuation of the subject of local cur- rency which was taken op last week, i inny be interesting to learn that even in Foochow, says the local Echo, there is a stage beyond which the mutilation of the dollar coins carries them beyond ordinary acceptance or currency, even by weight. Usually upon money chang ing hands, the dollars are "shroffed," each separate coin being inspected before passing muster. The rejected coins are generally styled "broken dollars." They have reached the stage beyond the merely chopped one. Coins that have been 'red' and do not ring are usually rejected during this process of in- spection. The ultimate fate of such rejections is the melting pot either here or in Shanghai. About five days in every month are devoted to turning out the Fohkien Frovince subsidiary coinage, some $30,000 of these rejected dollars being purchased from the Chinese barks for this purpose by the Chinese officials monthly The balance, a small proportion only going South, find their way to Shanghai and meet a similar fate, being melted into sycee, elc.

The dollars here as everywhere are pa up in bags of $1,000. In one of these bags one may find in Foochow as many as and about But of these fourteen different dollar issues. the following only pass as currency heie. The chopped Mexican and British dollar. The new unchopped Mexican dollar that is not more than three years old. When new, this coin is toked upon with suspicion, and is dub- bed 'very common' by the local native banks, It is certainly a very inferior cast to the older "clean mexican," (which is at a premium avery. where), and commands ao premium, new or chopped. The cut or sliced yen. Less fre quently the U. S trade dollar. The Spanish (Pillary dollar, and still fewer French dollars. The rest including all the issues of dollars coined in Chinese mints, and issued by the various provinces, do not pass, and are gradual-

sorted out and shipped away. Before leav ly ing the subject of the dollar coin it may be re- marked that the Japanese yen is cut or sliced by the local native banks, after which treatment it is never shipped away and is quite useless as currency anywhere outside Fuochow, even in the Fohkien province. It does not seem to be quite clear why it can never be shipped ex- cept for the melting pot in Shanghai, but that is exactly the object of the treatment, namely, to retain and maintain a certain number of yen always on the sput.

This subject will be brought to a conclusion next week with some remarks on local scales and subsidiary coinage.

The Court admits from the evidence and the testimony of the master of the steamer that the petitioner is entitled to make such a claim. But it is proved that the steamer was captured during the existence of a state of war be ween Japan and Russia, and the assertion of the petitioner that the capture was effected before the existence of a state of war cannot be ad. mitted. The capture being lawful, the vess:! could not be released on the claim of the sub General Baron Oku, Commander-in-Chief of ject of a neurale Power. Even if the money the Second Army, was born at Kokura, Buzen claimed was advanced for the continuation of Province, in 1816. His father was a samurai the voyage of the steaner the law of Japan under the feudal lord of Kokura. When he does not recognise any preferential rights was 12 years old Oku entered the Shiyeikwan against a prize of war. Moreover, the right of school supported by the lord. There he the captor over the prite to be confiscated as received instruction in literature, fencing, the property of enemy are recognised by the shooting, riding and o her military studies. In law of nations as absolute, and a third party is 1865 he was at the head of a detachment sent is in no way entitled to any part of the prize against the force under the celebrated Takasugi seized. That petitioner has no grounds to Shiusaku. Immediately Bfter the Restoration make any claims for compensation for his losses he went to Tokyo, which was then called Yedo. against the Japanese Government will be plain In 1871 he was appointed. caplain, being without any further explanation. The Couil stationed at the Chinzel for On the out- break of the Saga rebel ion in February, 1874, however, not competent to consider the he led half the Eleventh Battalion to Sago and claim for compensation, and for the foregoing entered the castle there and found that the reasons the petition is dismissed. supply of cereals was only eight 4. Early the the following morning, before he could get a fresh supply of provisions, rebels laid siege to

Chefoo, 9th June, the castle The men under his command Chinese boats which left from a point on the determined to extr cate themselves. At about seacoast about 15 li east of Huang-chinshan 7 a.m. he ordered them to rush qut of the castle. He was shot by two bullets in the (Golden Hill) on the 6th and 7th, with 1,203 or fighting which ensued. Ile continued to 1,300 native refugees, to Koreans and 3 Russian charge the enemy, however, and finally suc women on board, have arrived at this port. ceeded in joining the troops sent to re-inforce Most of these refugees belong to the labouring him, He was promoted to the rank of class and their report is not very intelligible, Major in recognition of his valour. In August the same year he followed the It seems that they wish to convey the inform expedition to Formosa. In October, 1876, | ation that they obtained permission of the when he was at Kumamoto, the army was Russian uthorities at Port Arthur through their surprised by the sudden attack of the Jinfuren representatives to leave the placé as provisions force. The Commander of the Kumamoto Regiment was severely wounded. The Major were getting scarce and starvation appeared to thereupon assumed command of the army and defeated the opposing force the following morning. In 1877, when the famous Satsuma Rebellion broke out he was besieged with received two roubles and a half for every supposing that financially Japan is more sound 81 for September. Farnham, Boyds at Tls, a paisage ticket but the Chinese boaimen only | indebtedness" Another reason advanced for Wharfs at Tls. 150. Indo-Chinas at Tis. Major-General Tani in the Kagoshima castle. In April he decided to rush out and attack the passenger. Our informants further give the than Russia is her self-reliance and the, 157) for July, and Tis, 161 for September. Chi- besiegers. At the head of a battalion of his information that only two or three warship successful issue of an immense war loan within nese Engineering and Mining Co. at Tis, 7. men he charged the enemy, and after hard and twelve or thirteen torpedo boats and her own border, whilst Russia tried in vain to Maatschappijs at 71s. 312) for June and Tis. fighting reached Ude, where he was reinforced destroyers at Fort Andur are still service. ecure more money abroad. In looking over 327 for October. Centrals at $13. by the Imperial troops. In November, 1894,

Business done direct:-Shanghai and Hong he was appointed Major-General. In the able. The torpedo boats and destroyers the vast field of figures and splendid statisical China Japanese war he was Commander of the often go out of the harbour in order to place tables, one must not be led to suppose that kew Wharfs at Tix. 153. Indo-Chinay at Tls. Fifth Divisio After his triumphant retu n be submarine mines. The warships have not Japan's increased annual expenditure was caused 83 for Sep ember. Faroham, Boyds at Tis.. was promoted to the peerage and was decorat been seen to go out of the harbour. The entirely by her preparations for defence of war. ed with the Third Class Order of the Golden Japanese troops bave reached Shaungtaikou. True, she has maut considerable advance along 'Kite. Subsequently he was promoted to Gent- rat and was appointed Commander of the Es. Their most dangerous obstructions are the ex- the line of armaments, but it is not an advance to'n army Section-fugan Advertiser plosive, mines about the place. During a at the expense of domestic progress.":

be imminent. Just before departure, each had to about £15,500,000, and this sum practically.

to pay five roubles to the Police Authorities for

represents the sum tot of Japan's foreign

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