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DEATH.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY JUNE 12, 1906.

On 2nd May, in London, LUCIE, the wife of the Rev. W. Nelson Bilian of the London Mission, Shanghai.

The Hongkong Eelegraph

HONGKONG, MONDAY, JUNE 11, 1905. TRADE IN TWO treaty ports,

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

LORD Redesdale is to give a story containing his account of the Garter Mission, to Japan, which will be issued by Messra, Macmillan.

undergoing repairs, has received urgent orders THE Pescatagua, a naval tug now at Cavito io proceed to Singapore as soon as possible in order to assist in towing the dry dock Dewey to Olongapo. The Dewey is expected to arrivé at Singapore June 20·

BIEF Detective Inspector Hanson proceeded against two coolies, balore Mr. F. A. Hageland, at the Magistracy this morning, for stealing $87 worth of clothing and money from No. 31, Bridges Street, on the 8th instant. The case was adjourned.

SILVER for near delivery has beeu a good market, and a 31d. per oz., which has been reached, is higher than the metal has been during the last ten years.. Indian buying and carcity of supplies for immediate delivery have been the chief factors, whilst the outlook does not present any elements of weakness.-L. & C. Express.

'JAPAN'S NEW SCHEME, Nothing could exceed the widespread energy of Japan in seeking to develop the new territories in the North which; have come within her sphere of influence as the result of her success in the late war, and although that energy is distributed over a great extent of country there seems to be no diffusion of force or loss of power. The scheme of development which has been Several consular reports dealing with the followed in Coren is being carried on trade of various treaty ports in China have simultaneously in Manchuria, or, at least, in been received by the latest mail from that section of China which fell ander Europe, but, from the standpoint of Hong Japan's influence when the Russians with kong readers, probably the most interesting drew to the westward. Naturally, consider are those which refer in particular to Swatowable jealousy has been, aroused in certain and Hankow. The Consul for Swatow, Mr. chancelleries because Japan should have Willis, notes that the recent development of proved her title conclusively to be described the trade at that port has been satisfactorily

as the Britain of the Far East, but, withal, it maintained during 1905, and the table has to be admitted that the new insular showing the gross trade for the past ten years Power has shown a capacity to take advan emphatically bears put his statement. Intage of opportunities and frame schemes of 1896 the sterling value of Swatow's trade was | development which might well give some £4,588,672; last year the value had risen | Continental nations pause for thought. Not to £7,386,388, so that if it continues at the only that, but Japan has shown that theory present rate of increase the next annual and practice go together; these schemes of report will show that the gross export and development have been and are being import trade of Swatow has doubled within pushed on with all the speed commensuraic a decade, Mr. Willis observes that the with sound progress. Immediately after the war, Japan gave supreme attention to the confined within narrower limita and marked condition of affairs prevailing in Corca. waistcoat pocket, cost twopence each.

And a pretty muddle her statesmen found in the Hermit Kingdom. The counsellors of Corea had been content to remain in the slough of inaction for centuries; they desired no intercourse with the outer world. Russia made little or no attempt to awaken this modern Sleepy Hollow, and it was not until the japanese arrived on the scene that the Coreans came to realise the fact that their dictionary was void of several essential words of quite modern invention, signifying hustle" and "push." Now that

Aluctuations of sterling exchange · have been

a

A PATENT for a paper waistcoat, specinily suitable for motorists, which is shortly to be placed upon the market, has been taken out by Herr Achser, a native of Bile, who has discovered a process for making paper pliable and soft, yet difficult to tear. The waistcoats, which can be folded and placed in an ordinary

Tute report of the November promotion ex- aminations, recently issued, shows that the highest place amongst the captain of the regular army was taken by Captain O. L. Price, Royal Garrison Artillery, No. 4 Company Hongkong-Singapore Battalion RG.A., Hong kong. His score was the very fine one of 1,321 marks, out of a possible 1,600.

MONEY-LEND&B IN LOURI.

· AN UNLUCKY LITIGANT.

Judgment was delivered by his Honour Mr. A. G. Wise, Puisne Judge, in the case in which

Vaux Road, for the recovery of the sum of Faral Ahmed, of No. 21, Austin Road, Kow

$340, monny lent to defendant on 15th March, 1905, by the plaintiff. Mr. R. Gardiner, of Mr. 0. D. Themson's office, appeared for the plain- , while Mr. F. Paget. Hell, of MossṛS, Brution and Hett, represented the defendant.

In this case, though the plaintiff had no documentary evidence to produce in proof of the debt, he had many reliable witnesses to the fact of the loan being made.

loon, sued Akbar Khan of No. 21, Des

TELEGRAM.

"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH"

BERVICE.

- CHINESE REFORM.

THE DISABILITIES OF GIRLS.

SALE OF FEMALES TO BE FROHIBITED.

[From Our Own Correspondent.]

Shanghai, 12th June,

8.10 p.m.

It is understood that the Govern- ment of China have had under con- sideration the question of the sale of fomales within the Empire.

A rescript, it is believed, is pond- ing, whereby the practice will be abolished.

A GUIDE TO CANZON AND MACAO.

Fazal Ahmed, the plaintiff, had stated that he had lent the money to defendant to en- able him to settle a partnership dispute, but he did not get any receipt or pro- missory note in acknowledgment of the debt, as it was not usual among Mahommedans to sign promissory notes. On the 15th March, 1904, defendant went to plaintiff and explained the partnership difficulty, and asked him to lend him the $340 be now sued for. Plaintiff then gave him the money in the presence of several witness. Although he saw defendant several times after that he did not asle for the return of the money. He waited until October of last year before he asked, for the return of

Were il necessary to beguile the tourist into the loan. Defendant then anid he would repay visiting the typically-Chinese city of Chaton the amount as soon as he could get the money

or the delightful colóny of Macao then, surely, from a subadar of the H. K. B. B. R. G. A., who owed him a large sum of money, and he asked nothing more effective could be found than a glance at the "Handbook to Canter, Macao plaintiff to accompany him to the subadar to

and West River" which is being issued by the try and get the money. They went with some

Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Co., other friends to the subadar, and after a conLtd. Few brochures of the guide, counsellor versation with him defendant said in the presence and friend type of such excellence have been of the athers that he would pay the money on published at the instance of a local firm for the rath April. This he did not do. Plaintiff then brought this action, and after the writ of

many a day. And the beauty of it is that there is nothing trite about the, "Handbook." Of summons had been served defendant sent Another witness to plaintiff, saying he would course, those who are resident in Hongkong pay the $340, but without costs, if the plaintiff are well aware of the pleasures of a trip up the West River, with its ever-changing scenery, would withdraw the action. The latter refused

and quriat, unexpected delights, culminating to accept these terms. The evidence of the in the wonders which amaze the visitor when- various witnesses to all these facts was very ever he steps ashore at Canton. But the aver- clear and straightforward, nor was it in any age traveller fancies himself satiated with the aumberless and strange sights he has seen

way upset in cross-examination.

a higher level than in the previous year with the result that the position of im porters of Manchester goods and other materials based on sterling valuations has been improved, in spite of a very consider able drop in the value of Indian opium im ported, and, consequently, the total imports of foreign origin show an advarice on any pre- vious year. In the shipping returns it is note

A. MANILA firm of Chinese merchants have purchased the wreck of the steamer Hermanos worthy that of the total import of £2,938,480

from the insurance company' which has had no less than a value of £7,814,908 was

charge of the steamer ever since she ran on carried in British bottoms, which is highly

the racks at Bohol. The price yaid for the 18 per doz. is allowed on Syphons satisfactory.from the British point of view.

stable government seems to have been bulk is said to have been P4,500. It is under- The export trade of Swatow also shows im established at Secal, the Japanese are bend-stood that the new owners of the ship will returned in good condition.

provement, although there has been a pro-ing their energies to the regeneration of the endeavour to get her off the rocks and make We specially recommend our STONEgressive decline in the production of local immensely fertile tracts of Southern Man-her seaworthy. GINGER BEER which is brewed from the sugar, the northern markets evincing achuria which is now under their direction. finest Jamaica Root by our own special decided preference for the Java sugar turned The new Premier of Japan, Marquis Saionji, oul by the Hongkong refineries. Of the ex has just returned from a tour of inspection ports, about 45 per cent, goes to foreign Manchuria and has submitted certain countries, mainly Hongkong, Siam, and thei

"The emigration tables (says the proposals to the Elder Statesmen for the of one On Un, in Des Voeux Road, early this book with him there was no evidence on that Some of the pholographs, the entrance to Sam. Consul) show a sliglu falling off in emigrants development of the country which are cmi-morning. Defendant was alleged to have side. Defendant said altogether he had been seized hold of the complainant, while the others it, and confined to his bed for nine months, to Siam, the Straits Settlements and Sumatra,nently worthy of consideration. The scheine, relieved him of his money. His Worship but it appeared that that was from the 2611 light, are really works of art and are far and

remanded the case.

April, defendant claiming, however, that he was ill even before that. If that was so it was a pity he did not go to hospital before the 15th March, as it would have materially altered cir

process.

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For the defence it was pleaded that there never had been any monetary transactions between the parties, and he set up the defence. that at the time he was alleged to have gone to plaintiff to borrow this money, be A SEAMAN nained Ho You was placed before was it in bed and unable to move. Un- Mr. F. A. Hazeland, at the Police Court to-day, happily Dr. Gibson, who he said attend fresh experiences. Numerous photographic re charged with being concerned with others noted him during that illness, had gone in custody with stealing Fro from the packets home, and as he had taken his atendance

A CHINAMAN WAS Summoned this morning, before Mr. C. A. D. Melbourne, for obstructing the footpath outside his shop with boxes. The

cumstances. The defendant denied ever bor Chinaman denied the charge, and the caserowing any money from the plaintiff and call- was nearly corning to an end when it was dis covered that the defendant before the Court was the wrong man. The sergeant who pro secuted then admitted that such was the case,

offender. Of course, the man in the dock was discharged.

since leaving the old country, and would scout the idea that there was anything left for him to wonder at. A brief survey of the "Handbook" should convince him that there are still things on earth he has not dreamt of and that a visit to Canton will provide a host of new sensations and

productionsaddtothovalus'of the work, and form a fitting accompaniment to the letter-press.

shui harbour and Wucliow pagoda by 'moon.

away beyond the usual tumpëry, slap-danh views which are inserted in common publica. tions of this description. The fullest inform ation is given regarding the tours ipaugurated by the Steamboat Company, particulars pro- vided as to fares, prices on shore, the sights to

pect to find a decided change in the figures, properties, as they now stand, is estimated saying that he could recognise the real alleged be lent the subadar $500. He also had dosied / After visiting Canton the traveller is advised to

now that the Osaka Shosen Kaisha have en- tered the field with a line of steamers run.

To all purchasers at ning regularly between Hongkong, Bangkok the company could not be less than

and Swatow. According to the emigration fand is necessary for the improvement of the Marine Corps is to be in the city of Manila for nearly every day in March when he was too ill scenery of the Riviera. The fares will suit all

our Establishment of $1 and upwards between

returns for 1905, 71,419 coolies arrived at Swatow from Hongkong as against 61,980 in the previous year; the departures from

we are told, has been approved by the State The Swatow coolie is, however, by far the

Council. Briefly, it is proposed that a com most important local export, and there is no doubt that the earnings remitted by the Chi-pany should be formed by the Government. and private capitalists jointly for working nése abroad affect most materially the pur-

and developing the railways, mines and chasing power of the district." It is observ

forests, etc., in Manchuria. The Gover ed that the Norddeutscher Lloyd possess

ment will contribute the railways, mines, and the monopoly of the Bangkok trade, but

other property owned in Manchuria, as its before the next report appears we may ex-

share in the company, and the value of these at about 70,000,000 yen. as a working fund would be required, the total capital of 100,000,000 yen. In addition, an enormous railway system and the mines, and it is pro- posed to raise a loan of 100,000,000 yen on the security of the company's pro perty. There is pr indication whether the investors, and in view of sundry statements which have lately been made by Japanese statesmen and the general policy of the Government it is obvious that every on deavour will be made to raise the capital in Japan to the exclusion of, foreign investors. that may be deemed a selfish policy, but it is certainly a patriotic.one. The loan to be raised is put at a hundred million yen, but clearly the value of the property is immensely greater than that amount; it is colossal. The railways are only in their infancy; the extent of the mineral deposits is unknown-the pick has only scratched the surface as yet. The State Council also formulated two principles which should guide Japanese operations in Manchuria,

ed several witnesses to corroborate his state-see, the conditions of travel and everything that is necessary for an undisturbed trip. Even the ment that on the 15th March he was so ill that

fussiest and most finical passenger would find he could not even stand up. He further stated that three weeks later or about the 7th April is wants forestalled by the "Handbook." proceed as far as Wuchow, the river scenery going to the subadar with the plaintiff to try being especially grand and impressive. Or, and get the money,

Another witness spoke to keeping defend being satisfied with Canton, a stay at Macao ant's money for him, and also as to seeing him should soothe the mind and recall the beautiful to go out. But on the other hand unshaken purses, and the comforts of the Company's make the change from Cavite where the pre-testimony had been brought forward that he boats are undeniable. Half the pleasure of did borrow $340, and he did go to the subadar, travelling in luxurious transport and that is to March, the day the money was borrowed. Under all these circumstances his Honour con- sidered the plaintiffs case proved and judgment

Ti brigade headquarters of the United States the future and steps are now being taken to sent headquarters is situated. This will mean that the quartermaster, the paymaster, the

other headquarter offices with all their clerks will swell the population of the city, while numbers of the men will be continually pass- ing in and out of the city on business.

June 1st and June 25tD Swatow to this part were 13,245 last year as working capital would be open to foreign adjutant general, the inspector general and air and that he was acca in Hongkong on the 15th be found on such vessels as the Honam, the

will be given a Coupon compared with 13,738 in 1904. That means, of course, that in leaving Swatow the coolies entitling them to enter go by steamers direct to the Straits, Stam and Saigon and return by steamers which the following Competi-

touch at Hongkong. The total number of tion. The largest num-arrivals was g1,660 while 197,456 left for new fields of labour. Turning now to the ber of English words

report on the trade of Hankow for the period that can be made from under review, we find a vastly different state of things. The figures of the gross trade show "MARIE BRIZARD.": a great diminution as compared with former years. The state of the money market has interfered with the demand for foreign goods, and "for British trade especially the year

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cannot be considered favourable." Mr. Consul-General Fraser makes it very clear

They run:

That the sovereignty of China in Manchuria

On 5th uit, there was launched from the Dockyard Feyenoord at Rotterdam the newly constructed steamer for the java-China-japan Line at Amsterdam, named Tiibodas. The measurement is 373 ft. long, 49 ft. wide, and 30 it deep, with a loading capacity of 5,915 tans. The steamer has a limited number of first and second-class cabins for passengers. The engines will develop 1,060 herse-power, and the contracted speed will be ret miles. The

was entered for him with costs.

It will be noted that the unsuccessful defend- ant in this case was also the unsuccessful

plaintiff in the case heard yesterday, in which judgment was also given against him.

THE P. AND 0. INTERMEDIATE SERVICE.

The P. and O. Co.'s May 'time table, just issued, contains particulars of the intermediate direct line to Japan. The Nile, the first of

electric installation will be delivered by the firm of Messrs. Geveke and Co., of Amsterdam. this purpose, was

Futshan, and the Hankow. The "Handbook is printed by Messrs. Hood & Co., Ltd., Mid- ample of the printer's art. It has only to be dlesbrough, England, and is a beautifal ox-

seen to be appreciated.

THE UNLUCKY THIBR

FALLS OVER VERANDAH”

One of those midnight marauders who are in the habit of patrolling the street in the hope of helping themselves to other people's goods came to grief yesterday morning, and is at present in the Government Civil Hospital meditating overhis adventurous descentthrough

Champagne $56.50 that the Chinese in the Hankow district have to all the Powers, and joint enterprises of THE decline of the yarn market of late has It will be remembered that she is the first At about four o'clock yesterday morning the

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3rd Prize:

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1 Case Macin-

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a very pronounced objection to foreign trade, an objection which has been strengthened by the recent outery for the recovery of China's sovereign rights. The feeling is that foreigners have taken advantage of China's inexperience to obtain undue ad- *vantages to enrich themselves, and the re" sult is that all treaties, agreements, etc., must be construed against the foreigner with

Japanese and Chinese should be encouraged for the development of Manchuria

That the principle of military supremacy should be avoided, so that the antives might be convinced of the sincerity of Japan's inten

tions towards. China.

four "N" class steamers to be built for the air, while the owner of a private ricksha faunched last month, in the vicinity was in no good spirits when he and will be on the loading berth in July. saw the condition of his vehicle later in the day. effected the cotton weavers in Aichi Prefecture of four new twin screw steamers of .7,cco coolie, who is about thirty years of age, made a tons, knowa collectively, as the "N" class, successful attempt to enter the second floor of Japan, where the industry is carried on exten. sively. It is stated that the larger weayers are

and intended for the Company's intermediate house No. 221, Queen's Road West, while the direct line to Japan. These vessels have large inmates were fast asleep. He wandered about the room looking for something valuable to heavily bit, and in a more serious position than smaller ones. In the western part of the pre-capacity for cargo, but their chief interest to lecture weavers have almost finished the output intending travellers to the Far East will be the remove and, finding nothing to suit him, made of summer stuff, but are hesitating to begin Accommodation which they possess for a preparations to remove the sheet from the bed work on winter goods on account of the limited number of first and second saloon on which one of the inmates was asleep. His uncertainty of the market. The market of passengers. First saloon passengers will be touch was not nisible enough, and before he cotton goods has declined by 10 to 15 per cent. berthed in large, roomy cabins amidships, in got far in pulling off the sheet the 'sleeper and above the bridge-house, with spacious awoke and made a bound to grasp the diving, music and smoking rooms similarly intruder. A chase followed around the room placed, the second saloon accommodation, until finally the unwelcome visitor made for of equally roomy character, being further aft. the verandah, with his pursuer close behind. For both classes the promenade space is, even He got over the verandah and was at the point for P. and O. ship, unusually extensive, while of crossing to the next house, when he lost his bath and lavatory accommodation is of ample balance and fell below. Luckily for the coolie character and conveniently distributed amongst instead of landing in the side-channel, which.. the cabins. The vessels will have engines of would have meant instant death, he alighted on a private ricksha and rolled to the ground, the quadruple expansion type, and the usual

below the figures tuling in February, and socks are accumulating Fairly large ordes have been received from Tokio and adjoining places, but prices are generally unfavourable. The weaving guilde in Aichi are improving the quality of their goods and of their machinery." THE Manila Coblenews-"A gunboat will very likely be dispatched by the naval authorities in a few days to search for the steamer Maris

auxiliary machinery for generating electricity, fracturing his skull. The slaini was sounded condensing water, cooling provisions, &c.

Surely, that is the height of shrewdness, for such a declared policy disarme criticism. It would be tilting at a windmill to suggest that Japan was swallowing the plums of vic tory. The sovereignty of China in Manchuria is respected, which is good. But the far the utmost strictness. Japan, however, is sightedness which suggested that the principle bon camarade, and Japanese hawkers are of military supremacy should be avoided found everywhere. Io shipping Britain re- is the crowning act of diplomatic acumen. |tained her position, both in the foreign and The Japan Chronicle simply says that if the policy of military, supremacy were adhered coast trade, while Japan and Norway gained to, the Fowers might have misgivings as to at the expense of China and Germany. In Japan's intentions. But by adopting this Hankow as well as in Swatow there is an second rule Japan merely proclaims that the increasing demand for Hongkong refined Empire stands in loco parentis to China so far as Manchuria is concerned. The sugar, and a curious reason is given by the Chronicle mads: As agitations are afoot in dagur which was abandoned while in tow to Consul General for the decrease in the sup China for the recovery of autonomy and the Hongkong for repairs. Some uneasiness is ply from Swatow. It is also asserted," boycott of American goods, Japan's pur beginning to be felt lest un accident result if

GENERAL STOESSEL'S FATE. suance of military supremacy in Manchuria the vessel is allowed to drift. She will either he says, "that the Swatow farmers find the

would only result in benefiting a certain be towed to Manila or some safe harbour within

The report that the death sentence has been growing of vegetables for their countrymen commercial country, and give an opportunity the next week or else she will be sunk by in the Straits Settlements a more profitable to two certain European Powers to cultivate dynamite. The Collector of Customs has passed on General Stoessel still remains un A Tokyo dispatch states that employment of their land." But why go to better relations with China," That is some

received a letter from the owner of the vessel, confirmed. the Straits when Hongkong is ravenous for what obscure, but we take it the writers. Policarpio, offering to pay the salvage if General Nogi, who is best informed of the

means Germany in the first lästance, and

can be rescued. Realizing that she is a circumstances attending the capitulation of cheap vegetables? It would be thought France and Russia in the second. From

menace to navigation, the owner has requested Port Arthur, and the only friend of the Russian that Swatow could land vegetables at a all this it will be seen that Japan has the cheaper rate in Hongkong than in Singa whole scheme cut and dried, and will porque that she be towed to some part of refuge or General in the world, has addressed a telegram it with the same undeviating energy as she blows up. Should the authorities succeed in to the Russian authorities, inquiring into the General Nogi explained pore, but apparently such is not the case. Probably, the reason is that vessels go from displayed in the late war, and, we should saving her Mr. Policarpio says that he stands truth of the report.

say, with the same success. It is a great ready to pay the regular salvage fees, Mr. Hongkong to the Straits ofa Swatow which country whose statesmen possess the power Shuster will call on the naval authorities with reference to the matter in the near furture."`. (6 makes all the difference in the world.

both to formulate and to execute,

CASH LEBS 10 CREDIT LESS 5%.

GREGOR & CO., WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. 19, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Hongkong, 29th May, 1905.

that the capitulation of the stronghold was. inevitable and that General Stoessel is not to

blema.

by the inmate of the house who was already in the street, and the coolie was removed to hos pital, where, we are informed, he will have to undergo an operation. The ricksha on which he alighted was smashed,

SHIPPING AND MAILS..

MAILS DUR

English (Delta) 13th inst, 6 p.m.. American (Doric) 16th inst. Indian (Sulsang) 18th Inst.

The F. M. S. S. Cofs vs. Manchuria sailed

from Yokohama on 12th inst, and will be due fo arrive at this port op #3rd insi,