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Intimation,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY OCTOBER 21, 1907,

reformer, but that was immediately after the conclusion of the Boxer troubles, when the reactionaries had been discomfited, and it seemed evident that unless China entered a new era the Empire would toffer dismember- ment. Whatever advance China has made

A. S. WATSON & CO., in the adoption of Western Ideas can

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SURVEY COMPLETED.

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CANTON DAY BY DAY.

DESERVING PROMOTION, :

From Our Own Correspondent.]

Canton, 19th October.

Telegrams.

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SERVICE

Tad'ai Lieng Shustur, the weiyuan of foreign CHINESE POSTAL SERVIUE. affairs at Paklia, is an energetic official God is deserving of promotion. During tbs - recept rising in the prefecture of Yumehow. near Pakhoi, he, sowether with the Commis

scarcely be attributed to the Emperor, but rather to the enlightenment of the people, as a whole, and the Influence, in particular, of those Chinese merchante who have upheld the report of the magistrate of Sun (2n on the sioner of the Pakhoi Custains, did a grent deal i

Canton, 19th October. On the tih inst., H, E. the Vicemyfreceived

survey operations in connection with the Kow: loon Canton Hallway (Chinese section)The report was submitted for His Excellency's information and approval, Although the official document does not err on the vide

contains enough to in

Chinese interests in the treaty ports. If China rejoices to-day in the rejuvenated state of her provincial 'policy, as found in the districts subject to foreign Impressions, it is because she has been specially favoured by the appearance of natives who have of prolixity, it

la tendering every, assistance to protect the foreign residents there. Now the Canton High Authorities propose to appolat him a welyuan to the Canton Bureau of Foreign Affairs.

RAILWAY AFFAIRS.

Up to the present, a suitable man has not

trol of the Canion-Hankow Railway, Mr. Lo

NEW RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED.

TIENTSIN MAIL SYSTEM DISORDAKISED,

[from Chun Chun Correspondent.]

Shanghai, 21st October,

11.45 a.

The Chinese Imperial Government

Telegrams.

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Failures.

London, 18th October, * The unfavourable condition of the copper market in New York has led to the suspen sion of Otto Heinz & Co., the failure of leading Stock Exchange firm, and the suspension of the State Savings Bank in Butte, Montana,

The Copper King, The Copper King, Augustus Heinz, has resigned the presidency of the Mercantile. National Bank

perceived the trend of the times, and, fredicate that the,urvey, by British engineers, yet been selected to assume the financial con- have forbidden 'the railway authori- | The Failure of Haller Boehle & Co. |quently'in defiance of the provincial govis to connect this important city with. thation to refusing to take up the presidentship sent under theuntess tliny, are The failure of Messrs. Haller Soehle, the

of the Chinese section of the railroad which pushua, who was elected president, in addities. to carry mails

crament have proceeded to adapt foreign mainland of Kowloon, has been pushed r

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most people. Briefly, it may be stated that the survey, is now completed, and the saily commencement of constructional work may be considered as within measurable distance

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of the company has also refused to take up the responsibility of its finances, a position to administration. which he was also elected. The board of di«| rectors of the company, owing to this fict, and

Chiueso Post Officebuted to copper.

As the result of this injunction

oldest established Hamburg bank, is "attri-

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Hamburg announces that the Asiátic merchants, Mesars Lutgens Einstmann,

happen when the Empress Dowager resigns the reins of government is a problem which has puzzled all those who profess an interest in the Middie Kingdom, Dr. Morrison,

that no other quable appointment can be fixed the despatch of outgoing mails from have suspended payment, owing the to landl suggests that there must be a fusion of Man. of accomplishment. In eed, we should not upon, bas again dospatched another message the foreign Post Offices at Tientsin vency of Messrs. Hailer Soehle & Co.

be surprised to see the first sol cut before. the

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ib Mr. Lo Po-shun, requesting him to take up bis nomination.

chus and Chinese, if the regeneration of

The Canton Hankow Railway Company has China is to be assured, ani adds:-"t

A translation of the substance of the official wired to the Kangsi Railway Company ex- remains to, be seen what steps the Court will

| report states that no sooner was the department be induced to take to remove all Chinese for the survey of the Chinese section of the pressing their condolence with the company disabilities, to abolish the eunuchs and their Canton Kowloon Railway established in Canton the death of the pros.dent of that company, accursed influence, and to abrogate the ton, than an official despatch was sent by the Mr. Li, who was killed in the steamer collision Manchu pension list, which, apart from farmer acting Viceroy Walo the magistra e of on the Po Yang Lake. A reply has been the Imperial Household, amount at least the district of Sun On directing that, whenever received from the Kiangsi Company thanking

A SEVERE PUNISHMENT, to £1,000,000 paid from the general the waiyuan attached to that department pro. the Canton Company for their sympathy,

On the evening of the 17th instant, a police. revenue 10 members of the favoured ceeded with any surveyer for the surveying of the route for the railway, within that district, ruling race." But considering the pri- the magistrate was to co-operate with the miliman attached to the Honam Palica Force was vileges which the Manchus have enjoyed tary officials by sending ag escort of exper- found, smoking oplum by a member of an anti- since they over ran the northern provinces it ienced and able-bodied soldiers for the protes, opium society, who at once reported the fact is not to be believed that they will famely tion of the surveyors. The magistrate was also to the authorities, and the offender was taken submit to a secondary position or willingly ordered to issue a proclamation explaining the to the Tolice Station where he received 203 forego the advantages to which they have situation to the inhabitants of the district as strokes of the bamboo with the least delay in prevent trouble, arising. The magistrate The defaulter will be sent to the Police De Lecome aRached. The question of the ap--was also to report when the action had been partment to be for her tried sad punished. pointment of an heir apparent is not so im taken, portant as the question as to the status of the reigning monarch, for Kuang Hsu is still a young man who might possibly prove his ability to govern the heterogeneous Em $15.00 pire were he id be released from the

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bonds of the strong-willed Empress. It would not be at all surprising were it to be shown that all the recent A. S. WATSON & CO., conferences which have been held at

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ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS. Hongkong, tath October, 1907.

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On October 1, 1907, at Shanghai, ROBERT only son of the late Thomas Brock, of North wick, Cheshire, England, to HERN, ellest daughter of Neil C. Brodie, of Shanghai.

DAM DEATH, "

On October 17:1907, at Shanghai, LEOCADIA M. D'ALMEIDa, aged ja years.

The Hongkong Gelegraph

HONGKONG, MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1957.

THE CHINESE FIGOREHEAD.

Although the Chinese Government cont tinues to exude edicts and proclamations,, without stint, the personage in whose name these documents appear continues to remain alay figure whose actions are controlled by the Empress Dowager. Secluded from the world and excluded from a voice in the deliberations of his advisers, the Emperor is

Upon receipt of his instructions, the magis trate, Mr. Shum, proclaimed to the gentry and elders that they should restrain the actions of the younger people und no obstacles were to be placed in the way of the engineers.

When the weiyuan went with the European surveyor on the 12th day of the 7th moss 20th August) to the market town of Sum-tsan to commence survey, the magis rate de operated with the naval captain of Peking, and in which Chang Chih-ting the left division and sent soldiers and police- and Yuan Shih-kai lave played so prominent men es

escort. The natives were a part, have been devoted in part to a quite peaceful and treated the foreigners with consideration of those matters which have every civility. Bul on the 14th day of the 8th now been raised by the Times representative. moon (21st Sept.) the survey party reached In that event the sudden departure of Dr. he village of Ping-hui (4) where the Morrison for London becomes less-in-tnhabitats, of the Lau clan, lived together, near the boundary of the Tuog-kun district and explicable than it seemed, especially when it is to be noted that the visit is only to be of the shortest duration, less than a month to be precise.

LOCAL AND GENERAL. THE English mail of the 21st September was

delivered in Londôn on the 19th inst.

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PIRACY.

On the 15th instant, & lausch going from this port to the prelecture of Walchow wa pirated by a gatg of robbers at 8 pm, when bearing a place called Tau Tong 1 np. The launch was held up, and a large quantity pl booty was carried away by the pirates, who made off without being offered any resistance by the soldiers of the guard boat, which was stationed at the time only a short distance from the scene of the outrage,

RECRUITING.

By order of the High Authorities, Admiira! and Commander-in-Chief Chua Ping-chik has sent Captain. We with orders to enlist three more regiments of recruits from the districts al ng the North River.

HOUSES COLLAPSE.

On the 17th instant, two houses in Pan were known to be of a surly disposition. See-Beung Street, inside the city, suddenly collaps. ing that the proposed line was to pass at the ed whilst the inmates were having their even

the Laus, lng meal; fortunately no lives were lost in the their ancestral-hall, back of who are ardent believers in fengikut, gäihei- obstruct the ed in great numbers, to work of the survey party. The magistrate

ntence cansulted. Major Li who ordered

Lieutenant Chau, Shiu-hi (1) to lead a company of the gariisin mulders to suppres the riot. [A complete report of this disturb ance was published in the Hongkong Tele cruph of the 30th alt.-ED., H. K. T.]

When the disturbance was suppressed iet tenant Chat called a meeting of the gentry and eldeis, giving them an explicit caution, that they must control their sons and nephews, brothers and cousias, etc.

In the meantime, the "braves" protected the weiyuan and surveyors who were thus en- abled to 'continue with their work of demarcal ing the route with poles and flags according to the original plan,

accident.

BIR CHENTUNG,"

A Poking telegram states that Sir Chentung Liang Cheng will probably be detained in the capital for service and he may be unable to ta'e up the appointment of preside of the Canton-Hankow Railway Company,

OFFICIAL RESPONS·BILITY.

has been suspended.

STEVENSON AT SHANGHAI,

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LUKEWARM RECEPTION TENDERED BY

"PUBLIC:

[From Our Gton Correspondent.}.

Shanghai, 21st October, 11.45 a.m.

A slump, bordering on a paulo, has oc curred on the New York Stock Exchange,

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owing to speeches delivered at a meeting of the Banks and Clearing House Committees to consider the condlilon of the Mercantile National Bank.

The meeting demanded the resignation of the directors of the. Mercantile". National, Bank as a condition of the assistance by the Clearing House.

· "The resignations were given.

Ar. Ridgely, Comptroller of the Currency, has accepted the presidency of the Mer cham-cantile National Bank..

Mr. Stevenson, the, billiard pion, left Shanghai on Saturday,

• It is suggested that the reason for bis departure was the unconcern manifested in his arrival by the Municipal Conncil:

The representatives of the Shang- hai Press also showed themselves lukewarm in welcoming the visitor.

TRANSIT PASSES.

DECREASE IN REVENUE EXPLAINED,

[From a Correspondent.]

The Wheat Market,

It is stated that Germany is buying large quantities of wheat from the English Eastern Counties, which hitherto have imported wheat from Germany.

The Marconi Wireless Telegraphy.

The Marconi station at Glace Bay har unintendingly picked up a wireless message from Manila announcing the arrival of the Philadelphia, a distance of 12,000 miles.

Betting on the Cambridgeshire.

5 to 1 against Malus, 6 to 1 against Dean Swift, to to 1 against Land League, 1oo to o (? 100 108) against Lally, 100 to 7 #gainst goldriach, and 100 to 6 against All Black.

Result of the Middle Park Plate.. 1-Lesbia,

1-Morena. 3-Araminta,

Conference.

Canton, 19th October, A company in Wuchow seat some cigarettes from there to Canton and thence to Sun-ling and other places for sale under transit-pass, When the pin was inspected in Canton it was found that only a chep was put on by the The Closing Sitting of the Hague Likia-barrier, at Do-shing signifying that it had been examined there, but without in

19th October. serting anything about the quality and quantity At the closing sitting of the Bague Con- of the goods. So whether the goods carried ference, the Japanese representative, while down corresponded with the description on the giving tribute to the humanitarian labours of transit-pass could not be ascertained. The the Conference, pointed out that Japan un Commissioner of the imperial Maritime Gustil recently had enjoyed thres hundred year Home of Canton commanicated with E.

Viceroy Chang stating that the reason why the of uninterrupted peace, and had always' revenue collected from transit-passes has de placed the eternal happiness of peace before created in recent years was becaurs, the the disturbing and transitory glory of war. examination of these passes was conducted with carelessness. He requested the Viceroy to instruct all likin officers to make a careful examinatica in future, and the date, the quality and weight of the goods, when they passed any barrier should be inserted before putting on the chop there.

An Imperial Decree, of the 17th instant, bas been issued to the affect that rinings, outrages, rébellions, etc., are constantly occurring in the different provinces throughout the Empire, and these occurrences are chiefly due to the neglect of the Viceroys and Governors, who fail to give strict orders to their subordinates to inke the necessary steps to check these risings, and besides many of their subordinates are useless olicials. The Imperial Decree is issued to

H.E. the Viceroy has complied with the re- warn the Viceroys and Governors of the differs quest and instructions have been sent to all ent provinces that, after six months from the barriers to that effect.

and Governare concerned will be responsible for the occurrence of any outrage or rebellion that may take place within their jurisdiction.

The Chinese delegate intimated that hè was unable to sign the Convention in the absence of instructions.

NEWSPAPERS IN PERING,

The Chiness newspaper in Peking bave jointly petitioned to the Board of Civil Ad- ministrations five items as follows --

1.The treatment of newspapers abould be".

Since then no more trouble has been given date of assuming charge of office, the Viceroy IT is stated that a new gem of great beauty has similar to that of the Official Gazetle and no

A SWEPPING dismissal of District Magistrates his just taken place in Korea. The Prefects in twenty-seven districts have been 'dismissed and the nne in Chikain transferred to Ansöng. OUR Swalow e rrespondent writes that a very enj yable cricket match was played at Swatow on the 5th and 6th inst between Swatow and M S. Waterwitch which ended in a win for the former by 38 uns. The best performers for the winners were Deeks 5 runs, Harrison 26; and that of the losers Marks with 55. A FITT. R belonging to the Electric Light Company took a fancy of a quantity of the com pany's lead, and yesterday is appropriated four pieces. This did him. He was seen little better than å puppet who is compelled removing the metal by a watchman, who soon, to bow to the will of those who in had the thief under lock and key. This man reality govern the Empire which is slowlying Mr. Haz-land gave him three weeks' gent. emerging from the lethargy of ages. No and six hours' stocks." more pathetic figure commands the com

SIR Frederick Lugard, accompanied by his Ix consequence of the reduction of freight on passion of life outside world than Kuang A.D.C.'S and the Hon. Mr. H. May, the South Manchurian Railway for beans, Hou, for he has less freedom of action and C.M.C., Colonial Secretary, proceeded to Macao liberty of expression than the meanest of his yesterday and was accorded the usual official subjects. But there is bound to be an end reception. Sir Frederick watched the monster to such a condition of things when the Em: Chinese procession from the balcony of Govern press-Dowager's energy is stilled, and thement House at Macao, H.E and suite return prospect is by no means encouraging. Writed by the Standay ye-teníky. ing on this subject, The Times correspondent at Peking remarks in one of the latest issues to hand: "The question of succession also

by the natives, and the survey work within the district has been succesfully accomplished.

The weiyuan then proceeded with the surveyor to the Tong-ha village, in Tung. kun district, to continus their work on the 20th day of the 8th noon (27th September).

THE CENT INDUST, Y.-.

Expectant magistrate to Yuk-wun, the di- rector of the likin Station for the levying of dues on stones from the ing Tak District for

E. the Viceroy that a station has been estabe the manufacture of cement, has reported to H, beancake and bean oil, the Hsiaminius-lighed at Shek Wai Tong, for the collection of Mukden Railway has reduced its freight

These dues. hetween Mukden and Newchwang to one yen lower than the rate charged on the Japanese Inc. This action may affect seriously the exportation of beans via Taiten.

WAN CHER, a carpenter, of 13, Pottinger Street, went to visit a friend named Tang Lai ol Quarry Bay yesterday. A lad, who answered

INTERPORT CRICKKT MATCH.

THE SHANGHAI TEAN, 'BOTH sugar and d tobacco premise to yield

The N. C. D. Newt of 16th insi, says:-It abundant crops in Java, this year. Sugar

will be understood that is forming the Interport. planters are quite satisfied with the results of

Team the Selection Committee chooses in the the crushing, which are greatly in excess of the call, said that Tang was out. Wan deci'ed first place the eleven best players, without those reached last year. The cost of prod ction to wait until he returned. After waiting for knowing whether they are available or not for has been so lowered that the profit on most about ten minutes, Wan explatoed that he the trip to Hongkong. The provisional team 'estates will be larger than in 1995 when sugor | could wait no longer. Going into Tang's bed- | published in these columns contained the

was one guilder a picnt higher than it is now. The tobacco crops, also, look well owing to the favourable weather.

been discovered in California. It is a clear, transparent blue stone, with violet tints and a depth of colouring in parts which rivals the hues of the sapphire. "he gem surpasses the sapphire in brilliancy, b is not so hard, although it is harder than the opal. It turns to bright red under hest and resumes its normal shades on conling.

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THE Juhi suggests the abolition of the Government-General of Kuantung in order to mark the improvement in Japan's policy to wards Manchuria and China Proper and to fortify a genuine friendship between Chies and Japan. The correspondent of the N. C. D), Negu learns however, on reliable authority that. a working compromise has been successful y arranged between Count Hayashi and General Viscount Oshima, Governor-General of Kuan. ung

SHIPPING AND MAILS

MAIL DR.

awaits setilement, and not much longer can be delayed the retirement of the Dowager Empress and the elevation of a Prince to the rank of heir apparent. A selection which would receive general approval would be that of Pu-lun, who is in the proper generation of succession, is of good charac ter, and has had his mind opened by his ed yesterday by the Water olice in connection recent travels as Imperial Commissioner to with the piracy of the cargo-boat Mui Wo. Ang called it theft,, and locked him up. Mr. will.not be able to accompany the team. No jost, and may be expected here on 23rd inst

ANOTHER boatman,making ten inali, w.sarrest;

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room on the petence of looking for a certain document, Wan collected a quantity of cloth ing and was proceeding to leave the house -when Tang mat him on the porch. Wan ex- plained that he was "just borrowing "the cloir

bard.

names of the players so selected, but some. days must elapse before it is known how. many of these are available. Already we learn with the utmost regres, which will be shared by this whole onimmunity, that Captain Barrett

'ozeland called it theft, too, and at the Police | XI will be really representative of Shanghai Court, 10-day,, Wan was given' three weeks without him ; and while we appreciate the cir cumstances that prevent him from applying for leave, we could wish that arrangements could have been mida for his inclusion in the team without thrawing upon him the onus of a

German (Klikt) and inst *French (Tonkia) 17th inst,'

German (Prinx Ludwig) 29th inst., p.m.

The Hi A. L. es. Survin left Moji an 19th

at 6 pm.

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The M. M: Co 1,5. Tonkin, with the next French mail, leit Singapore to-day, at 4 pm, for this part, via Saigon.

the St. Louis Exhibition. If the Throne the Police Couit, this morning, the ten suspects should repeat the folly of t'e past and ap. were charged before r. F. A. Hazeland with point an infant as heir-apparent and arrange being in unlwful possession of two junks. for a long regency, the effect throughout valued at $1,300. The accused pleaded no! the country in the present altered conditions guilty to thi dictments. An application for an adjournment was made by the police in would be most serious. It is still uncertat order to institute further inquiries. This was last month, of 64 clauses of commodities only request that he could clearly never proffered to arrive here on 23rd inst."

ACCORDI to investigations made by the Osaka Chamber of Commerce into the prices zal ing in Osaka for the principal commodities during

To showed any decline,-thess being crude

himself,

what will be the future of the Emperor-allowed. whether he will be forced to abdicate or whe Les LANDFORE, a allor, belonging in the sugar, raw silk, copper, and certain other pili. Tur Harbour Master has kindly informed us ther he will be restored to his full dignity." barque Latif, made things but for a while cles which fell in price on account of a large that in a letter to bim dated October, 17, It remains to be seen, however, whether the in Queen's Road Central last night. When he accumulation of stocks and the decline in the Capt. Silivelja of the s.x. ¿Mongolia writes:- Emperor has not lost grip of the situation thought he wa' quite finished he was called to price of raw materi la, the unfavourable state "There is no doubt that Socótra Rock or Shoal by bis long subjection to the will of the account for a broken ritkaba and a damaged of export also having some effect in, bringing is growing. I feft Shanghai on the evening Empress Dowager, and whether even his coolie. Failure on his part to explain matters down prices. Fourteen anicles scheduled re of the 6th of September and made a straightfor roputed zeal for reform may not have long led to his arrest. At the Police Court, this mained unchanged, including most kinds of since evaporated as the result of the morning, he pleaded guilty to the three charges dry goods and cotton fabrics, the market for repression which has been exercised by the against him-disorderly, behaviour while io which remains depressed. The remaining for toxicated, refusing to pay his ricksha hire, and ty descriptions of comp.odities maintained an Court at Peking. At one time it actually assauling the puller. He paid $2 on the first upward tendency, the rise being particularly seemed as if the Emperor was to be allowed--count, ten cents on-the-second-and-S1 on the noticeable in regard to cleaned rice, harsh,

opportunity to display biù paces as a lest,

kumpyo, and rape-szegű oll.

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from Manila on 20th inst, and may be expect

The inton S. S. Co.'s .. Kumeric sailed

The T. K, K. 65. America 'Maru' will sait from Yokohama on 21st inst., and is due, to

arrive at this port on 30th inst

The NY: K-Velorofu Maru, ¡Bombay Line, left Moji for this port on 18th inst, and is expected here on 24th inst,

The Imperial German' Mail 1.&. Klajst left・ Shanghai no 19th Jam, at 6 p.m., and may be expected here on 22nd inst, al daylight.

The N. Y. K. 15. Tambs Mars, European ward course for the Secorra Rock. When, taking my observations about four p.m. Lice, left Kobe for this port via Moji and Shang- breakers were reported right ahead. I passed hal on 19th insty and is expected here on 28ib about, ons mile south of the Rock, the aca was inst exiterly and the wind north, not a very heavy The N. V. K. Yaboski Maru, Bombay of from three to four cables north and wontband-Blugapore.on-17th Inst., and is expected and it was breaking heavily for a distance Lins, left Bombay for this put via Colombo

bere on 6th prox. Shanghai Time.

distinction should be made,

3.-Telegraph and postal charges should be lessened for newspapers.

3. To allow each of the newspaper offices to send special men to copy the official docu- ments such as Imperial Decrees from the

4-To allow the reporters of the newspapers archives of the Grand Secretariat,

to take reports in law courts.

5-To allow newspapers to appeal when a newspaper is ordered to stop publication, giving reason therefor.-Shanghal Mercury,

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