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TELEGRAMS.

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH "

SERVICE.

Opium for China.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

BOMBAY, 24th August. The P. & O. Co.'s mail steamer left Bombay yesterday afternoon with about 875 cheats of Malwa opium Prices are as follows:---

Malwa (New)...Rs. 1,500

(Old) (Oldest)

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(1 Router's)

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1,630 1.080

Chinese Neutrality.

LONDON, 23rd August. News from Berlin says that the German Consul in Shanghai has been instructed not to interfere with Chinese neutrality.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 1904.

THE WAR.

WHAT IS RUSSIA'S GAME?

THE TRUE INWARDNESS OF THE SITUTION.

There is a general belief among official cir- cles in London that the action of Russia in seiring British vessels is dictated rather by motives of a general and disconce, ling mature than by the individual circumstances of the

case,

It is thought that Russia would have hesi- lated to have provoked the animosity of Great Britasu by seizing any of her shipping except under circumstances of so flagrant a violation of the law against contraband that the justifica

tion was apparent.

THE TRAM COMPANY.

EUROPEANS TRAVELLING THIRD CLASS.

// IMPORTANT TEST CASE:

OPIUM SMUGGLING.

TROUBLE ON THE FRENCH MAIL.

The Straits Times of 17th inst. says:-For some time past the Opium Farm authorities The case in which two Portuguese boys were have bad suspicions that opium was being charged with travelling third class on the cars muggled into the Colony by the French sailors of the Hongkong Electric Tram Co. came on

on board the homeward Messageries Maritimes for bearing at the Magistracy this morning, mail steamers. One or two arrests have been before Mr. Gompertz. The charge, however, made from time to time. It will be remember had been altered to one of refusing to quit theed that on arrival of the fast-French Mait from car when requested to do so.

The Ordinance contains several sections, more or less complex, and one states that separate accommodation will be set apart for Chinese third class passengers, but does not

state for Chinese oxiy,"

Saigon one of the sailors was captured with a quantity of opium in bladders bidden under his clothes. The man however, managed to wrench himself free from the chinting and ran back to his ship leaving a quantity of opium in the re-

sea.

Venue officer's hands. On the arrival of the But Russia's diplontacy has always been as

In this case the boys were originally charged French Mail from Saigon yesterday the chint subtle as crooked, and there is a disposition to

with refusing to pay first class hire, as Euro-ings at the Borneo wharf captured a sailor regard her high-banded ess as concealing-or peans, though they offered to pay third class revealing a bold attempt to right her fortunes rates, as they thought they were calitled to. or involve ather Powers in the disasters of war. Mr. H., W. Looker now appeared for the From her point of view, she would have little Company, and stated that on the day in ques- to lose by provoking an exteusion of the con.

tion the defendants entered the car which, al dict. She no longer has the least hope of the time, was crowded in the third class com- snatching any materal victory over her enemy, partment. One boy stood up between the seats and the outcome of the struggle is certain to

and the other stood upon the footboard. The lead to the humiliation of an acknowledged de-conductor asked them to either leave the car or pay first class fares and go in the first class feat if she is left to her own resources,

compartment, to which they refused and were afterwards given into custody. They prof fered the advertised rate for third class passen grs, which was refused.

The defendants who had not the benefit of Counsel, admitted the facts as above marrated. His Worship ordered cach of the defendants to enter into a personal bond of $5 to keep the pace for one month.

THE PEACE. OF EUROPE.

The general peace of Europe has been kept The Russophil journal Kreus Zeitung ad-unbroken, notwithstanding many intrigues mits that the Japanese demands in Shang-known in the diplomatic circles of European bai are perfectly just.

The Russian Search for Contraband.

capitals, and the other Powers are merely spectators in a struggle which is impoverishing

and humiliating Russia, whilst leaving them untouched.

The Liverpool Chamber of Commerce has

It is, therefore, regarded as bibly probable forwarded a resolution to Lord Lansdowne that Russia would not be averse from provak- carnestly hoping that arrangements willing the intervention of Great Britain in the speedily be made to remedy the grave detri- hope of making her ally uneasy, and of weaken. ment to British commerce resulting from ing the entente cordiale between Great Britain Russia's proceedings re contraband. The co- and France, operation of all other Chambers is solicited.

It is stated that the Russian cruiser off the

Cape is the Smolensk; but it is more pos- sibly one of the converted German Liners.Į

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She probably calculates that she might create such a situation; that, rather than run the risk would, in their embarrassment, do all they of international complications, other Powers

could to stop the war by pressure on Japan; and so to embroil France and England, with the sympathies of Germany, already strongly pro-Russian, would offer her some chance of

escape from final humiliation.

Coaling War Ships. A proclamation has been issued at Malta forbidding the coaling of belligerent ships

The fact that Russia has also seized German proceeding to the seat of war, or to anywhere shipping does not conflict with this theory. It on the line of route, with the object of inter-merely gives an air of stern impartiality to cepting neutral ships on suspicion of carry-what is probably really a deliberate calculation ing contraband. The Zimes understands that Great Britain and France would do a good thai a similar proclamation will be issued to deal rather than risk any chance of hostilities all British dependencies.

between themselves.

It is admitted that this would be a gambler's desperate throw, for France might very cos onceivably say: "Perish the Dual Alliance it necessary, rather than break the peace with England;" but Russia's position is already so desperate that she may well think her only

The Russian Craisers, The appearance of a Russian cruiser the Cape route has evoked renewed protests from the Press The Times says that, in view of Russia's formal undertakings in re- ference to the Volunteer cruisers, if the cruiser really is the Smolensk, the question has relapsed to an acute stage demanding prompt and vigorous treatment.

(Straits Times.)

The King's Speech.

London, 16th August. H. M. the King's Speech on the prorogation of Parliament says that foreign relations con- tinue to be in a satisfactory state.

It is stated that the agreements with France will materially strengthen the ties of friend. ship between her and Britain.

The Speech next refers to the cordial recep- tion which H. M. met with at Copenhagen and

Kiel.

With such possibilities in view, it behaves Great Britain to move warily; although obvi- ously the demand made by Sir Charles Hai- dinge for the immediate release of the Malacca was a necessary step in order diplomatically to regularise the situation and give Russia au opportunity of justifying her action.

15 THE ANGLO-JAPANESE TREATY INVOLVED? The problem which the Law Officers of the Crown are working hard to solve is, firstly whether Russia's and Turkey's action in break- ing the oft-repeated Treaty stipulations that ships of war must not pass through the Bas- H. M. regrets that hostilities are still in prophorus must be construed as bringing Great gress between Russia and Japan and says "fur. Britain within the scope of the Treaty between ther-Questions involving the treatment of this country and Japan made in 1992. neutral commerce have arisen. The issues in. volved which are of the gravest moment to the trade of the Empire will I trust be amicably settled. My Government will energetical'y support my subjects in the exercise of rights recognised by internation law as belonging to

neutrals,"

A glance at the Treaty seems to indicate that Bo contingency like the present one was con- templated. Briefly, it states that of either Great Britain or Japan should become involved in war with another Power in defence of their respective interests in China and Korea, the other contracting party should maintain strict It has been decided to sa action the introduc-neutrality, and use its best efforts to prevent tion of the elective element into the Transvaal other Powers from joining in hostilities against Legislature. H. M. trusts that all classes there its ally. Should, however, any other Power or will unite in rendering this step in the direction

Powers take part in the conflict, then it was of self-government to be conducive to the agreed that the other contracting Power should welfare of B. M's, dominions.

come to the assistance of its ally, and conduct The political mission to Tibet encountered the war in common, and make peace in mutual seme resistance. But, says H.M., its safe agreement with it. arrival at Lbassa affords me the greatest satis faction, and reflects the highest credit on the officers and men of the small force employed. I bust that by conference with the Tibetan authorities, in conjunction with the Chinese representatives at Lhassa, terms may be arranged for facilitating trade and for ending the difficulty and the fiction which have arisen on the northern frontier of India."

H. M. also expresses trust that the army reorganisation now proceeding may conduce to the defensive strength of the Empire.

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QUESTIONS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW.

NEWCHWANG CONSIDERA-

TIONS.

up.

and its people! But the little wretch seemed to enjoy the situation. He would stand, limp and dejected, just as if life had lost all interest for him; yet one knew that he was watching every movement made around him with the clasest attention, and many a ruse was tried in vain to effect his capture. One got his ear at last, and, with a struggle, securing the other, held him fist. Then the bit was slipped be. tween his dange uus teeth, and, with a great effort, the bridle fixed. Getting into the saddle was a matter of as great difficulty as mounting an Australianbuck jumper, and he went off with a bound the moment he felt one's weight. Since then, however, he has learned to be more gentle, though he never will be kind. Nothing seems to alarm him-not even the big, hooting, Russian trains. Crossing a deep ford, he plunges in bravely, swims where necessary, and, on the other side, goes his way as if no.h ing had happend. He never seems tired, is always ready to tace, and if ever our peaceful occupation ends, and it is necessary to make an arditous march, the brave Ding How will do it, or die in the attempt. But when, oh, when, will official proraising end, and official performance begin?

To-day's

Advertisements.

GOVERNMENT OF BRITISH NORTH BORNEO.

GOVERNMENT OF LABUAN.

REVENUE FARMS FOR 1905, 1966, 1507. TENDE O The Governor, Jandakan, on or before the 15th November, 1904, for the following REVENUE FARMS, for the year 1905, or for the three years 1905, 1906, 1907- OPIUM FARMS.

will be received by the

SPIRIT LICENSE FARMS

PAWNBROKING FARMS.

GAMBLING RESTRICTION FARMS

(North Borneo only).

For Particulars, apply to—.

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BRITISH NORTH BORNEO.

TEND

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ENDERS are invited up to 12 Noon, 15th November, 1994, for the CUSTOMS FARM, including the sole right to collect all Import FIRST REPORT OF THE TARIK and Export duties payable to Government, ex-

COMMISSION.

THE IRON AND STEKI, TRADE,

The iron and steel trades are dealt with ip a

1. That the iron and steel industry of this country has declined relatively to that of other countries.

from the mail landing with between $200 and $300 worth of chindu in skins or bladders under his clothes. The French sailor struggled to get away and jumped from the whart into the The chintings jumped into the sea after him and brought him to the shore. A number of the bladders containing opium were lost in the struggle in the water. The M. M. Co's agent asked the revenue officers to allow the sailor to go back to his ship and change his wet clothes, saying that he would then be handed over again. The chintings allowed this request, but the sailor did not come back. The police authorities were telephoned to and Sergt. Sheedy from Sepoy Lines station, who first report issued by the Tariff Commission, a has charge of that district, went down to the copy of which came to hand by the mail yester wharf to demand that the sailor should be day. The conclusions 4 the report, which is handed over. The Captain of the vessel re-signed by all the members of be Commission, fused to allow the man to leave the ship. The

are as follows:- French Consul was telephoned for, but the Captain still refused to give the man Eventually a letter from the Chief Police Officer, was handed to the French Consul and the man Reports, official and otherwise, from the Farwas then handed over to the police authorities East point to a probable early concentration of and was taken to the lock-up. This morning European interest on the town of Newchwang. the man was brought before Mr. Colman, Mr.

ing movement compel a hurried Russian re- Should the exigencies of a rapid Japanese clos- Raine with Mr. F. K. Jennings representing the Farmer, Mr. Lowell defending. Mr. Lo treat, white property, not to say white lives, well asked for a posiponement, and, no ab. will be considerably menaced, on account of jection being raised, the hearing of the case the proximity of Tulensaa's bands of nomads, was fixed for Monday next. and so the speedy despatch of a British gun boat from Cheloo will go some way in reduc- ing the magnitude of a danger which any one familiar with the conditions of Northern China must perforce admit to be far from imaginary. Possibly, too, the Japanese may expedite a settlement by arriving at the "first port of Man- churia" both by land and by sea very shortly after their opponents withdraw northwards, but these various foreshadowed happenings serve la recall incidents in the last few years of Newchwang history which make the present situation far more piquant than is generally

realised.

DING HOW.

A MANCHU PONY.

In a letter from Mukden, the Daily Tele graph special correspondent with the Russian army writes:-

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clusive of Import duties on WINES, BEER and SPIRITUOUS LIQUORS, which are farmed separately, and Export duty on ESTATE TOBACCO, TIMBER. COAL, MINERALS, CUTCH and manufactured products for the y ar 1995.

Tenders may be for the whole territory (ex- clusive of Province Clarke) extending from Coast, to Brursbuk, Sibuke Bay, on the Septnag river in The Bay on the West East Coast, including all bays, livers and is- Inds within the State, or for each separate district.

Each tender should state the monthly rent. Lendered

This Farm is subject to the Laws and Re- gulations now in force or to any Laws or Re- z. That our export trade to foreign countriesgulations which may from time to time be has diminished, while that to the Colonies bas

enacted or issued by Government. increased.

3. That although our trade with the Colonies has increased, the colonial market is increasing much more rapidly, and that foreign countries are securing a growing proportion of this colonial trade.

4. That the relative decline of the British | iron and steel industry is not due to any

patural British disadvantages, or want of skill and enterprise on the part either of British manufacturers or of British workmen.

5. That it is due to the fact that the manu- facturers of the United States and Germany, having secured control of their home markets by means of high tariffs and an organised system of their export trade, are in a position to dump their surplus products upon British and other markets, irrespective of cost.

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Any further information on the subject may be obtained from Messrs. GIBB, LIVING- STON & Co., Hongkong, the Finance Com missioner, Sandakan, or from the Presidents or Officers-in-charge of the different districts

or stations.

Tenders should be sealed and addressed to the Secretary to the Acting Governor of British North Borneo.

Every tender must state the nature of the security to be offered and which must be partly cash to be deposited in an approved 'Bank or partly in land and house property,

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The Government does not bind itself to accept the highest or any tender.

August 25th, 1904.

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THE HONGKONG & KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN CO., LD

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS..

He is nearly fourteen hands in height with. out his shoes, and to look at him as he dozes in the courtyard of the Chinese hotel you would say he was the gentlest creature alive; yet he be carried on by foreign countries but for the A5 per cent. (Two Dollars and a Half per

6. That the practice of dumping could sol

British system of free imports.

N INTERIM DIVIDEND at the rate of

Share) for the Six Months. ending 30th June,

7. That the British fiscal system should be 1904, will be paid on application to those in the above Company on the 31st August, 1904. practice, to maintain, so far as possible, our export trade to foreign countries, and develop will be CLOSED from the 28th to 31st The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company

our colonial market, and increase the employ- | August, both days inclusive. ment of the working classes.

EDWARD OSBORNE,

Hongkong, 25th August, 1904,

8. That these objects can be obtained by means of a system of tariffs arranged as follows:-

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(a) A general tariff, consisting of a low scale of duties for foreign countries which admit British wares on fair terms;

(4) A preferential tariff lower than the general tariff, for those of our Colonies which give adequate preference to Bri- tish manufactures, and framed with a view to securing freer trade within the British Empire;

(c) A maximum tariff, consisting of com. paratively higher duties, but subject to reduction by negotiation to the level of the general tariff.

tured iron and steel materials, also on rails, sleepers, girders, &c., 78 per cent. on wire rods and plates, and 10 per cent, on sheets.

THE STRANGERS' HOME FOR ASIATICS.

Secretary.

NOTICE.

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“HE Public are hereby informed that no

Subscription to the Hongkong Telegraph and they are warned against paying more than TEN CENTS (10 cts.) per Single Copy.

THE MANAGER, Hongkong Telegraph Co, Ltd. Hongkong, 30th September, 1903-

Intimation,

THE POPULAR

SCOTCH

bas the distinction of being the most warlike Every one knowns, of course, that New thing yet seen by the unique collection of "peace involve other stakes besides her own, and so trade of the whole world-and, as the only first near the station, on the little common con chance is to try to drag others into the game, chwang is a treaty port-open, that is, to the correspondents" at Mukden. One met him revised in such a manner as to check this Persons who are Registered as Shareholders terrify them by the high play in sight, that in Manchurian seaport, Dainy excepted, has tained on three sides by the scattered dwellings the alarms and confusion she might cover her always been recognised as a town with a great of officials, and on the fourth by the overworked own losses.

future before it. In this point lies the motive railway. With many others he was brought for the Muscovite aggression, which from time by shouting Chipamen eager to effect a sale, and to time has so hampered and inconventenced

as at that time, three weeks ago, there seemed trade. Russia does not, indeed, care parti-to be immediate need for ponies, prices ranged cularly about the commercial monopoly, but accordingly. The move to Liao-yang was im the growth of a thriving cosmopolitan com.

minent, as it has been, more or less, for months. munity, sort of second Shanghai, in territory Still, it seemed necessary to be ready, and so one which, for political reasons, she desired tv prepared; the first step in that preparation re dominate wholly herself, is obviously to be sulting in a miniature horse fair, picturesque depreciated. And sight skilfully has Russia and inexpressibly odorous. The dealers gal played her game from first to last,

loped about wildly on every horse on which Some way up the river, quite away from the

one cast a kindly look. These worthies watch- other European settlements, the originaled to discover one's taste in horseflesh, and Russian concession was selected, and connected whatever animal was examined rose promptly by that branch line, now of such strategic im in value to nothing less than 300 roubles, portance, with the main railway between Evidently it was necessary to play the rascals Mukden and Port Arthur. A garrison in these

́at their own game, and regard only the mast circumstances seemed the natural safeguard ill-formed of their beasts. Ding How remained A provisional scale duties for the general against the bandits and the nomad Manchurian profoundly reflective, excepting when some of tariff has been drawn up by the Commissioners. tribes which infest the neighbourhood to the

his comrades came too near behind. Then he | They range up to to per cent., iron ores being north and west of the Lino river.

became imbued with sudden animation. Round free. The duties suggested include 5 per cent. At the time of the Boxer outbreak the Eur-care bis quarters, and out flew his heels again on. pig iron; 6 per cent on partly-manufac opean Consuls at Newchwang applied to the and again, until he had cleared a space for Russian commandant for as large a party of himself among the screaming objects of his suldiers as he could spare, to protect lives and attentions. This accomplished he subsided property in Newchwang pending the arrival of

once more into gloomy speculation. In spite the men-of-war of the various nations. The of his peculiar temperament, however, he was request was granted, and Russia-at the inwerth examining, for standing alert he was a stance of the Powers occupied Newchwang model of his kind. The head was small and with a military force: the subsequeat argu-shaggy, the shoulders finely sloped, and the ments of all the interested parties have not chest broad and muscular. Immensely strong In the West fodia Dock Road, Limehouse, sufficed fully to rescind that first invitation. in the legs, his pasterns were good, and the feet London, E., an unpretentious institution carries the Russian tag then hoisted over the Chi-well shaped. The "barrel" was beautifully out a useful and heneficial mission in con- nese Customs buildings has never been with ribbed up, the pear-shaped quarters showed nection with Asiatic sailors who are visiting drawn to the concession up the river, and the every muscle, and the hind legs "dropped" these shores. The object of the Home, as control acquired over, the junk trade-dues like those of a racer. Undoubtedly he was the announced by the late Prince Consort, when properly payable to the Chinese Governor-pick of the bunch, and just for that reason one be laid the foundation stone of the building in neutralised any superior influence which the dared not look at him unless with disapproval. 1856, is to provide, at a moderate charge, a Imperial Maritime Customs might have afford. For three-quarters of an hour one haggled for temporary home, or lodging and board, under ed to British authority. These dues provide ponies one did not want, and struggled to re- adequate superintendence, for natives of any the Russian representative with an annual induce prices to what one would never have paid. part of the Continent or Islands of New come estimated at not less than 180,000 tzels. From time to time the proprietor of the Zealand, or any of the Islands of the China Sea, it may be wondered that more vigorous vicious brute went off ou a gallop. He raced or Indian, or North or South Pacific Oceans, steps have not been taken to oppose bis stead against others, and always won. On or of any part of the Continent or Islands of this drifing ol an international jort each occasion when be returned to find his per- Africa, including Madagascar.” Although the into, politically speaking, a semi-Rus-formance disregarded he lowered his demands, Home is run upon self-supporting principles, a sianised settlement; and critics Jurand finally, with saddle and bridle of native deficit is aut unknown, owing to the number from the scene of action usually condemu the make, the concentration of wickedness changed of destitute natives for whom the authorities of jealousies of the European Powers trading with hands. Heavens! How the little animal fought the Home have to provide. During 1903, 725 Newchwang even more than the supineness of before be could be shod, and, being shed, how persons found temporary residence in the. the Chinese Government in virtually ceding he resisted all attempts to mount him. There Home, of which number no fewer than 118 their best porthern seaport. This last point is scarcely a Manchurian pony that does not were destitule. Owing to the number of des- may be set aside. Feking authorities, having hate the "foreign devil”; but the haired of Ding titutes, due to the recent quiet state of the permitted Russin practically to annex the whole How is mortal. It required three Chinamen to mercantile marine trade, the annual account province, were scarcely likely to quarrel with persuade hire to carry a saddle, and, having in for 1903 shows a deficit of £38. That an her over the possession of a treaty port where their own left-handed way begun at the wrong institution of the kind should be hampered in Celestial interests were in any case discounted. and, they proceeded to put the bridle on. But its work for a few hundred pounds can only be But the wavering of the white communities Ding How, using teeth and forefeet, routed his stamped as a national disgrace. Most ship- is explicable on other grounds than jealousy, enemies. He dashel into every corner of the ping companies and owners of ships who em- The British, German, American and French many cornered space, and under every shed ploy these natives, and, after taking them away merchant firms are bent solely on commercial judged sufficiently low to scrape the precious, from their native abores leave them to an alien extension, and Russia, until the Japanese secondhand, patched saddle that money here institution to be supported by the British public victories, had it in her power to minimise the cannot replace. Yelling Chinese followed in when financial dificulties arise, should be opportunity of other comers.

a small, but gradually increasing, crowd, which, dealt with in a manner in which no option is It may be hoped that now cirumstances seem when hard pressed, be boldly charged, and allowed, them. The" superintendent of the

HRH the PRINCE of WALES likely to compel an evacuation, the Towers triumphantly dispersed. With the utmost dif- Home for Asiatics is Mr. J. A. Morris, whose strengthen the hands of the Japanese in were just about to catch his mane when an ex experience in Eastern Seas, renders im and HOTELS, and to be obtained from having commercial interests will combine to ficulty one got rid of clamouring assistants, and knowledge of the Asiatic, gained during a long

Supplied at all the LEADING CLUBS presently making such requisitions as shall cited coolie, coming from somewhere, with a ceptionally qualified to understand and to deal preserve in Newchwang a veritable open door big stick struck him violently over the quarters. with the natives of Asia in their trials and LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Queen's Road

Bow one perspired and praised China, lis ponies | dificultion.-—Journal of Tropical Medicine.

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The mere passage of troops or ships through a neutral territory, even in violation of a Treaty with a third party, has never been held by jurists to be a participation in war by the country allowing it.

The second question is whether, assuming the Treaties respecting the Bosphorus to have been broken, that fact makes the capture of the Malacca illegal even, though it be proved conclusively that it contained undoubted contra- band of war.

The plea that the end justifies the means will no doubt be urged by Russia, and Turkey will probably assert that it had no suspicion that the Russian ships passing through the Dar- danelles were bent on other than a peaceful mission; but both these contentions can be casily brushed asile, especially the latter.

IS TURKEY JOINTLY RESPONSIBLE WITH RUSSIA ?

It seems, on the whole, that there is a dual responsibility on the part of Russia and Turkey for the consequences of what has taken place. One fact that should help to a speedy decision is that the general question is governed by treatles, and not by abstract principles of inter- national law.

THE TRADE OF KOREA,

The Consular report on Korea for the year 1993 shows that the foreign trade reached the highest figures yet attained. As in Japan, however, so in the Peninsula, the chance of war had a depressing effect particularly during the second balf of the year. The nation, most interested commercially in Korea is Japan, and. there the banks restricted the facilities granted to merchants in case they right require their capital for purposes connected with hostilities.

'Nevertheless, the result of the uneasiness experienced was on the whole not so bineful as might have been expected, and the sanguine anticipations entertained regarding commercial prospects in 1903 were in a large measure ful filled. It was a record year both for imports and exports. The foreign trade of Korea has gone on increasing rapidly during the past few years. The value of the trade amounted to £2,817,381, of which £1,859 876 represents imports and 4997,50s exports. To this must be added the Bat diplomacy and firmness should prevent gold export, amounting to £557,006, making a this crowning catastrophe-unless, of course, grand total of £3.384,387. Customs duties Russia is playing the desperate and sinister amounted to $146jazz.

game indicated above.

England has low demanded the restoration of the ship, although no demand for compensa- tion appears to have been included. Failing immediate satisfaction, a naval demonstration would be the next step, fallowed, if necessary, by an ultimatum, and as a last resource a de- claration of war:

to Manchuria-PVM, G.

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