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Telegrams.

* HONGKONG TELEGRAPH”

BERVICE.

SHANGHAI RATEPAYERS

MEETING:

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY MARCH 20 1908.

THE "TATSU MARU.

THE STATUS OF COLOWAN,

'apprehended CHINESE AGGRESSION..

[From Our Own Correspondent.].

Macao, 3th March, 1908. From all I can gather, the Talsu Afars affair THE PRESS TO BE ADMITTED. in fraught with a great deal of auxialy to the Ideal Government, As an outcome of the. already, protracted negotiations I understand [From Our Own Correspondent.]

that the Chinese Government has raised the question as to the status, of Colowan. The Shanghai, 17th March,

Wai-wa-pu had called upon the Government of 12.30 p.m.

Macao

to establish valid proofs of Portuguese sovereignty the island, failing it As the result of a special resolu-apprehended China synde eling which the tion which has been adopted by powerofre-annexation. Diplomatic negotiations those connected with the forthcom-are now is progress over the question. In the meantime, fearing the possibility of an aggres ing meeting of ratepayers in Shang- sive demonstration, understand the For hai it has been decided that the tuguese garrison at Colowan has been streng. Fress will be admitted in order that thened: The local authorities are said to be

prepared for surprises. the proceedings may be adequately recorded.

NANKING RAILWAY.'. FORMAL OPENING NEXT MONTH, [From Our Own Correspondent.]

Shanghai, 17th March, 12.30 p.m.

The railway connecting Shanghai with Nanking will be formally open, ed for passengers and goods traffic on the lat April next.

SHANGHAI TRAMWAYS,

THE FIRST FATALITY, (From 'Our Own Correspondent.]

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Shanghai, 17th March, 12,30 p.m. The first fatality since the Shang- hai tramway service was inaugurated recently took place yesterday after

accordis to Chatoms regulations, in pite of the bullying demands that have been made, and to fight the case out to the bitter end.

Ar Crptajn Ng King-wing of the Chinese gon-boat Po Bik, har oft here for the Capital to attend ad laquify into the Jacis.leeding to the arrest of the Talsu Maru, Capinis To Yu-wan has been appointed to take up the command during the absence of Captain,Ng, CANTON AGITATION SPREADING. THE SELF-GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

AT WORK.

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Canton, 18th March, 1908. H.E. Viceroy Chang yesterday received a telegram from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Peking, to the effect that the case of the Japanese steamer Tafts Afary has best, satis; an agreement has been signed by the Japanese Minister and the officials of the Midistry, this message, the Canton Viceroy was instructed to comply with the terms, on the part of China so far as related tu mitters within his jurisdic On the same day the Ministry again des [The above news, of somewhat serious im- patched another telegram to the Canton Viceroy port, fully corrobates the special despatch, instructing bins to severely punish the mem printed in our last evening's issue, from abers of the Canton Self-Government Associs correspondent at Couton-Ed., H.K,T]

tion who forwarded the telegraphic despatch of proiest to that Department in connection with the arrest of the Talmi Mari, ANOTHER MONSTER MEETING.

JAPANESE BOYCOTT SCHEME. [From Our Own Correspondent.]

Conton, 13th March, 1968.

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Ei connection with the question of the arrest of the 5-Taisis-Mart, a second mass meeting was held yesterday at the headquarters of the Canton Self-Government League and the num ber of people present was far in excess of the number attending the first meeting, of which yesterday's was an adjournment, hold on the 7th instant. The building was considerably overcrowded, and many could not obtain seats is the hall.

At this meeting, in spite of the enormous Attendance, there was no coise or disorder of any kind and all present listened with great nad cluse attention to the various speakers, who delivered vigorous speeches, touching in detait upon all the points concerning the arrost of the Japanese steamer.

A telegram received from Shanghai was read briore the assembly, which recorded the peo ple's approval of the League's action, and the telegram was received with applause.

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With reference to the foregoing despatches the agitation adtong the people here over the matter has not yet subsided, but is galving the ground on the contrary. On account of Wai-wa-pa yielding to the Japanese demands for the release of the seized vessel, the Canton Self-Government. Association has again sent

out Circulars calling meeting to take place on the 18th instant, at its headquarters, and it is expected that the meeting will be attended by a greater number of people than at the first and second meetings. In anticipation that trouble might occur during the progress of the meeting, the prefect of Kwangchow-and the district magistrates will personally proceed to the meeting place to see that order is kept. In the circular all particulars leading to the arrest of the steamer were recorded as usual but in strong and vigorous.language, and the attention of the public is drawn to the matter in a more eargest manner. It was also added in the circular that the arms and ammunition, the subject of the seizure, were most probably consigned to certain Chinese residing in the l'ortuguese colony of Macau by whom the Chinese bandits to the interior were always being supplied with their weapons, 10, an It was agreed, by the majority, that an investi investigation should be made to ascertain the. gation should be made to ascertain the different

names and family places in China of those articles imported from Japad and the number Chinese, who are dealing io arms and at of Japanese instructors employed in the var

munition at Macao for the purpose of supply ious educational andother institutions in Cantuning the Chinese bandits. When this investig A CHINESE TRANSLATION' WANTED. with the object of formulating a scheme for ation has been made, the local Authorities will Heps to be taken to bring about a boycott, be requested to deal with the suspects and the At a meeting of the Commercial Union last should the diplomatic negotiations fail to bring gentry and leading members of their villages Tuesday afternoon, it was decided to request satisfaction to the Chinese people. The mees will also be made to punish them according thế Hơa, Dr. Ho Kai to approach the Governing commenced at 1 p.m. and was not ended the usual custom. ment with a view of having a translation of

until a little after's p.m. the ambading Public Health Bill made at the Registrar General's Office. The resolution further embodied the desire, that Government be requested to publish, in future, a Chinese version of all Bills of importance relating to the Chinese community.

noon.

THE AMENDING PUBLIC

- HEALTH BILL.

ALLEGED CONSPIRACY,

MERCHANTS On trial at thE CRIMINAL SESSIONS.

The last case to be tried at the Criminal Sessions, this morning, before the Chief Justice -Sir Francis Piggott-and a Jury, was that, against four Chinese merchants-Yuen Fuk Shang Yiu Siu Shao, Chan Kam Tong and Chan Yat Hiog-who were accused of fraud

Mr. W. Rees Davies, the Attorney-General, instructed by Mr. F. B. L. Bowley, the Crown Solicitor, appeared for the prosecution. Sir Henry Berkeley K.C., instructed by Mr. F. X. d'Almada e Castro, was for the delence.

At this meeting a deputation was also select. ed to proceed to the port of Wuchow to make arrangements in connection with the floating of the proposed shipping company.

So close are negotiations guarded that, so far, no definite particulars have transpired from official sources in regard the question, llowever, the Canton paper Kwok See Po had, in today's issue, the following, telegraphic intelligence that is reported. to have been ex- changed between the Canton Viceroy, H. E. Chang, and the Central authorities

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A MONSTER DEPUTATION.

VICEROY CHANG'S INDIGNATION.

Canton, 19th March, 1908. For obvious reasons some delay transpired in the publication locally of the official despat ches relating to the surrender of the Japanese steamer Tatni Maru,

The case of the arrest of the Japanese steamer Tatsu Maru No. 2 has been settled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in terms follow-

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The naval authorities declare that the visit of the cruiser fram to Capton, though coinciding with the Tatiu farw incident, is in no way connected with it. Moreover, in regard to the naval manoeuvres now taking place it is totally antrae that the ships bave only just begun their preparationE: at, the

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DEPRESSION OF JAPANESE BONDS,

Now York, March, 10.7 Rumours of war in connection with the Toras Maru case have had a depressing: effect on

New York, March 11.

atach thele algupitres to it wilboat hesitation. Jed, wax dot an ultimatum. The Talle Masss There were altogether about 15,000 signatures cargo, had been duly authorized and did not Attached to the patition headed by Mesara violate any Treaty provisions. The Japanese Chat Wai-py; Li Kam-shing; Kwok Yio-keup, Government was prepared to carry out its Ho Ping Dn andy Mossri. Kwan Shingstol, original programme for apcuring reparation for delegate trom the part of Wuchow, and Tie the fosult, regardless of any obstacle or the Wing-nis, representative from Hongkong, and, possibility of trouble, oiliers. When, at about 4 pm, the people In body started for the Victrogal yamen to presentatiele petition, the streets leading the ramen were thronged with crowds of people watching the petitioners who marched pastic processional orden. At about 439 in the afternoon, they arrived Vienroy's yemed, where only the leading members of the popular demonstration were Wero obliged to admitted and the rest female outside to await issues. The petition was then handed to H.E. the Viceroy in person, who, in reply, stated, that, in conformity with Japanese bonds, the Customs regulations, the Japanese vessel should have been confiscated, so that His Ex-The British Foreign Office has lotimated cellency biurself, in dealing with the case from that there is so occasion for intervention on beginning to end, wired many times to the its part in the Tetsu Mare affair, as it does not Capital vigorously protesting against the Wai-in any way. coms within the scope of the wa-pu's proposals, regardless of any trouble Anglo-Japanese Alliance.

In another address to the Japan, Society. that might befall him and heedless of the reprimand to which he was exposed. Hi Darou Takahira, Japanese Minister to Wash Excellency, moreover, requested the Minisity ington, has declared that Japan's mission is that the case should be settled in Canton be economic and not warlike, tween himself and the Japanese Consul bere, but the Ministry, over-ruled all his suggestions and the result turned qui quite contrary to what he bad expected and also contrary to the people's wishes. H.E. further added that in all his telegrams he declared his intentions of can Gacating the reised vessel together with the

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Tokio, March 12 According to the "Asaki" a certain diplomat in Peking has advised the Waiwups that s most dignified course would be to comply with Japan's demands and at the same time to ap prose the Powers concerned to arrange for a stricter control over the smuggling of arms.

Japin is willing to give her moral support to Soma publicists, here. Foreign Office should not avail itself of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance in connection with

high-handed action.ad thist of the offcord of the Chinese gunboats has aforded before now, a l casus belli. The incident, indeed, seTYRE 107 show how close the existing tention" between." the two countries may come to as open ruptan While we cannot exempt Japan from blame, it would be idle to ignore the fact that Chinz would seem to have learned nothing from the Her action in experience of recent years, the seizure of... thn, Tafaw Mars and bar. subsequent attitude, bear fatal resemblance to the demeanour the adopted towards foreigners fifty or a hundred years ago." It s would be well, therefore, if she could take a lesson from tba prosent confretemps. There are numerous points at Iszüé bétween herself and Ja- pan, and in any one, even though her case be of the strongest, a falso move due to arrogance or contempt for diplomatic procedure may bring her to the verge of a national disaster. The submission of other outstanding, questions to The Hague before she is tempted to strain the cord of diplomacy to breaking point would give Ching a far stronger case iban, she w111- have, if she waits ti'l she is forced to accept Arbitration,

CORKESPONDENCE.

(We do not necessarily wndorse the opinions expressed by Correspondsats lay this column.l HONGKONG UNIVERSITY.

TELEGRAPH

TO TOR EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG SIR-I wish to correct statement, which appeared in the Press of Saturday evening last, in which 1 am credited with being the dooor of

| Cargo even if he had to sacrify bis, viceroyship | China In this matter.mgton whether the a lakh and a half of dollars for the erection of

for the fault committed in hauling down the Japanese flag, the vessel will, uovertheless, havo to be confiscated. His Excellency stated to the deputation that he was personally considerably exercised at the steps taken by the Wai-wu-pu.. but he nevertheless assured the petitioners of his willingness to agaip wire to Peking on. their behalf and acquaint the Ministers with the feelings of the general mass. At the same time, H.E, extorted the people to remaid as quiet as possible and not to create any unnecessary disturbance over the matter. After an intes. view of about forty minutes, the deputation withdrew, all showing signs of dejection. Walking at the head of this monstrous pro- cession of protestants, some of the process sionists carried white banners bearing the in: cription: To jointly petition the High Authoris ties to have our swereign rights restored" The- crowd was not dispersed until after 5.30 p.m.

A TELEGRAM OF CENSURE. *! After this meeting a telegram was despatch. ed by the League to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs seriously censuring the officials of that Ministry for the lost of the sovereign right of the Chinese nation and pointing out the harm done to the country and its people and also declaring that the people, in the Southern Capital will not recognise the steps taken by that Ministry in every respect..

BOYCOTT AGITATION,

Telegrams have again been despatched to the Cantonese at different ports informing them of the unsatisfactory result of the case and re- questing them to at once asco laid what are the Articles Imported into China trom Japan and in. Join with the Canton people in a boycott of Japanese.goods.

When the news of the release of ze steamer reached the people, general dissatisfaction was expressed on all sides at the way the Ministry of Foreign Affairs conducted the case, to the Yesterday, however, oa receipt of telegraphic disadvantage of the Chinese nation, Doter instructions from the Ministry of Foreige Almination to boycott is reported to be expressed Ministry of Foreign Affairs has twice wired to fairs at Peking, H.E. the Viceroy, Chang Jen by the people generally. It is also reported wired to chun, at once transmitted a despatch to Admiral that is is the intention of the people to suspend the Canton Viceroy instructing him to at opce

Li Chun, which is substantially in the yellow business to show their disapproval at the action release the seized Japanese steamer for the pur- og terms:-

of the Peking Government. pose of maintaining the harmonigus relations between the two countries. On receipt of the aLove delegraphic order. H.E. the Viceroy was greatly agitated and, in reply, despatcheding: a telegraphic memorial to the Throne tender- ing his resignation from the Viceroyally of the Liang Kwang Provinces, to which des patch the Central Government seems willing to accede and is now proposing to appoint the present Canton Commander-in-chief, Chun Pidg-chik, to temporarily take up the past.

Great excitement is now prevailing in this city over the news among the Chinese com- munity, and the public are anxiously awaiting further developments,

As the people here are greatly agitated over the question of the arrest of the Tatsu Maru, His feared that some ignorant individuals might attempt to create disturbances, so some private, individuals have decided to issue cit culars, exhorting the general public to take matters calmly and to deal with the case in as quiet a manner as possible.

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CHINESE GOVERNMENT

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1. An apology has been made to the Japan ase Minister at Peking for the hauling dawn of the, Japanese flag on board of the said Japanese vessel, and those of the Chinese officers who are to blafne for this action will have their case considered by the Canton Viceroy and are to be dealt with; the Chinese gunboat at Cantón will be ordered to assemble around the said vessel on her release to fire a salute of twenty- one guns, and the Japanese Consul is request ed to be present to witness the expiatory salute when the vessel is released

The Japanese steamer Tartu Mari No.2

is to be released at once.

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3. The arms and ammunition 'on board the said vessel aire to be purchased by the Canton authorities for a sum of Yep 25,400.

4. The Chinese Government will conduct an inquity into the case of those officials who

have failed to 'conduct the case, to its catira ACCEPTSatisfaction, and to punish them according to

the degree of their error.

The alleged facts of the case were that on the 4th November, 1907 the accused became ac quainted with one Chau Sing On, the piece goods buyer for Mestra. Sincere & Co., 215 to 221, Des Voeux Road Central, through letters of introduction. Their acquaintance ripened into friendship that same alternoon at a dinner to Which Chan Sing On was invited, during which the five-bosts-look the opportunity of laying before their guest a business proposition, which, they said, would pay handsomely. Their pro position was to float a businear, similar to that of Sincere and Company, but on a larger scale, where everything for man's use could be pur chased. They would have a capital of 50,000 And $4,000 in debanture shares. The business Was to be carried on in Queen's Road Cenital Thould they procure a suitable building-if not, it was the syndicate's intention of purchasing

5. The amount of indemnity to be paid for ope. After a further discussing the date for

the damage sustained by delay, etc. by the the floating of the company was fixed for the

sqid vessel will be settled by the Canton Vice- 6th. Chan Sing Op decided to take a share

ray with the Japanese Consul at this port. in the business. On the following day he

in the despatch His Excellency also in purchasd $122 worth of cloth for the new con

Just as we are about to go to press instructed Admiral Li to proceed together with cern and turned it over to the promoters. In the meanwhile Chan Sing Oa had borrowed formation reaches us through Messrs. Ataka the Japanese Consul at this port to board the Soo from a friend-another piece goods mon, and Company, the agents in Hongkong for Japanese vessel at 9 am on the 19th instant the Tatsu Maru No, which was recently (o-day, and to jointly examine all the arms residing in Wing On Street-to purchase a

and ammunition which are to be then dis. There in the new company. On the 5th Novem seized by the government authorities of Can charged from the vessel and removed to Can- bar-lic day appointed for the floating of the ton on the ground that she was illegally ton. Chinese officers are to re hoist the Jap company-Chan Sing On met the accused at carrying arms and ammunition for the use, if nese flag and the gunboals are to fire a salute Mappointed place an eating house, it was

was alleged, of reformers in the interior, to .of twenty-one guns, after which the seized Stated whence he was taken to the top for the effect that the Chinese Govern- vessel will be seltased. The Admiral is also Af $8, Hollywood Road. Arriving, there he was told that others interested in the schemoment has decided to "admit the repre instructed to report to the Viceroy when he were expected non; the business of the night sentations of the Japanese Government shall have carried out his dation pursuant to could not be conducted without-them, they with regard to the vessel. The Talis Mary the foregoing instructions.

PEOPLE'S INDIGNATION.

JAPAN'S PROPOSALS:

THE VESSEL NOW RELEASED."

March 16th,

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being the largest shareholders, and Chan was has accordingly been released, and is no On the evening of the 17th instant, on learn.

to issue cir revestment Association fastened a lisu Self- culars convening a meeting to take place on the 18th instant for the purpose of making vigorous protests against the proposal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at ing Capital The appointed day turned out wet and drizzling and the streets were very muddy, pavertheless, the meeting was attended by crowd upon crowd

THE EXACT POSITION. CHINA'S CASE JAPAN'S REPLY,

[N. C. D. News.]

Shanghai, March 13th, 1955.. We have reason to believe that the following summary contains the exact position taken up by China and Japan, respectively, in the

case of the Talsu Moru

The Chinese Governmeal. tries to justify, its own action regarding the Telsu Maru case on the following grounds-

That the steamer in question intended to upload arms and ammunitions within the Chinese territorial waters without the content of the Chinese authorities.

(1) That it was probable that the army and ammunitions in question were destined in the end to the rioters, Chants in Marathough the Chinese mer

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the Talsu Maru incident.

SETTLEMENT STILL UNDECIDED.

kutokusa i.Tokio, March 12. The negotiations in the case of the Tatsie Maru show no progress. No inkling has yel been given concerning the reported free action of Japan.

and are narrowing down. Meanwhile the issues are

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THE BRITISH MINISTER'S MEDIATION.

Tokio, March 16. The Tokio authorities confirm the statement of the fiii Shimbun reponed yesterday with regard to Sir John Jordan's good offices in connection with the Tatsu Maru case.

China fanber asked Sir John Jordan's opinion with regard to the transportation of 1,500 tons of coal by the Fatru Mart to Hong kong.

Sir John Jordan replied that there was no way open for China other than to comply with Japan's demands; but, be added that the Japanese Government should concede a sirict er control in future over the export of arms would be a natural sequel to the present settle 'ment

The consigner, in the case of the Talm Mari, has agreed to sell the arms and car ridges to China for a sum of upwards of Yen

20,000.-N. C. D. Netis

fo a leading article, on the fath inst, the N. C. D. News Writes:-Although more than

a University, in Hongkong..

I am the promoter, and will cause to be erected, and handed over to a Court of directors complete within twenty months, if the necessary land is available forthwith, a University which will be, in my opinion, 'a credit not only to Hongkong bat to the generous and modest donor, Mr. H. N. Mody-Yours

AH RENNIE.

Hongkong, 15th March, 1908.

LUNCHEON ON BOARD

·S,S." CEY LAN”.

CAFI..¡QUAK. “AT HOMĚ.“”

Capt. Jouan, of the new French steamer Ceylan of the, Chargeurs Réunis, entertained a party of friends at luncheon last Wednesday. afternoon and, among vihers prescal, were Mr, D. W. Craddock; general agent, Canadian Pacific Railway Co., Messņu. H, 'P. Thomas.. (C. P. R. Co.), N. P. Blanch (Thos. Cook and Son), Thouroude (agent gederal of the Char geur Reunis at Yokohama), J. Millet, agent M. M. Co, and S, C. de Russiere (H. M. Co.). After justice had been done to ad excellent menu prepared by the French chey of the Ceylan, Mr. Craddock, io a humorous speech, proposed. Prosperity to the Chargeur Reunis coupling with it the name of Mons. Thouroude, who responded on behalf of his Company,

CHINA SUGAr rbbining COM

*PANY, LIMITED,

ANNUAL REPORT:

After Junch, the guesis were conducted over the fine steamer by Capt. Jouan and much month has elapsed since the Japanese admiration, was expressed at her fins appoint. stean er the Talsu Afaru - was seized off Macnoments, splendid accommodation and up-to-

date equipments. by the Chinese authorities on February 5 on the charge of smuggling arms and ammunition into China, it was not until two days ago that the prospect of a sealement of the question was reported. According to Reuter's Agency the Chinese Government has now apologized to Japan for the offence of hauling down the Japan esa fig and has promised to punish the officials responsible for the insult; at the same time, how ever, it withholds a reply on the subject of the arms and ammunition. Whether this action on the part of China will be held by Japan to have closed the incident. has not been made. known at present; bat it is clear that it contains the basis of the only satisfactory anlation of Caina's dilemma, A good case has been spoiled by someone's blunder. Few will deny that the provocation under which Chine acted was real; the revolutionery element is more firmly established and more active in the South thap elsewhere in the Empire, and the importas tion of arms and ammunition, that in the absence of evidence to the contrary must be regarded as intended for use against the Go- vernment, becomes more flagrant and exas perating when it is conducted openly. China, however, has no right to seek redress by violat ing another Power's territorial waters (if we may accept the accuracy of the version that places the seizure of the Tatsu Maru within two and a half miles of the Macao'coast), där by

The report for the barehald.” ers at the thirtieth annual general; metting, to be held at the offices of the general agents, at.. noon on Thursday, 26th inst, reads:

subjects are wrouging her in their individual offering an insult in the flag of the country whose (3) That China, therefore, detained the ship capacity. She showed commendable plerinebe in accordance with Anticle V of the Com-in following the movements of the suspect ves sel; but her subsequent action was crude en mercial Treaty between Japan and China.

(4) That consequently it Japan wishes toough to put her out of court in her attempt to protest against the detention of the ship, the profit by her information. Diplomatic usaga. ought to accede to the proposal of China to requires her offence to be styled a grave one, deal with this question according in the rule of and there should have been less dolny id

withdrawing from an untenable position. the mixed investigation.

(5) That as Japan would not agree to this, and as it is Japan who is responsible for the delay in settling this question, China canoor pay the damages.

(6) That China would release the ship on the condition, that the Japanese merchants concerned should offer guarantee bonds, and that the arms and ammanhions in question should be detained in Canton, pending the investigation of this question.

The Japanese Minister in Peking replied as follows:

(1) As a matter of fact the arms and ammu. nitions were to be sent to Macao operly, and there is no doubt that the Japanese, merchant was not smuggling them to the Chinese terri- tory. China has no right to detsin aste mer and cargo which were going to the territory of

a third country openly.

(2) There might have been the danger of the re-exportation of the arms and ammunitions to The Chinese territory after they were landed in Macao, but this question is entirely distinct from the present one, there being no connec. tion between them at all.

The general agente beg to submit to share- holders their report on the Company's business for the year 1907, with a statement of accounts to 31st December last,

In consequence of severe competition in the China markets the price of refined, sugar re- mained below the cost of production through. out the year, and exports to other markets were adversely affected by the high rate of exchange ruling,

Under these circumstances the output of the Refinery/was much reduced, and the year's "working resulted in a loss of $279,371,34, which

is carried forward to next account.

CONSULTING COMMITTER:

This consists of the Hon. Sir Paul Cuator, M.0, Messrs. A. G. Wood and F, Maitland, who offer themselve+ for re-election. Mr. A. J.

DITORS from the Colony. GERUN

AUDITORS: Raymond resigned his seat, on bis departure

The accounts have been audited by Meurs. W. H. Poite and H. Percy Smith, TC, who offer themselves for re-election."

Asseli, da Property account consisting of

East Point Refinery Bowridgton Reficety Swalow Refinery ....... Hongkong Distillery

Cash

Raw and refined sugar, &Cap1 «**** Spints stid ram, &c Charcoal, coal, stores, &cubatio Sundry debtors... Shipments..................

2:2,299.98

$2,000,06o ob“

450,000.00

56,848.61

37,538,3

759,514.85 $3,193,001.70

$1,532,200.0

2,159.49 983,535.29:

3,048 40 51547.15 139.756.8%

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LD,

* General Agents. Hongkang, 10th March, 1908. : * Full recognition of the seriousness of China's

DALANCE SHEET-ONE YEAR-

31ST DECEMBER, 19, blunder, however, does hot mitigate the extent

Capital and Liabilities. hands. The Japanese official version of the of the, disservice she has suffered at Japan's incident allows that the rifles and ammza Paid up capital........ tion in question-1 somewhat formidable con.Equalization of dividend fund... signment-were sold by the Awaya Com Repairs and renewals accouot "...

the Alake firm at Raw sugar reserve account...... pany of Osaka 'to Macao. Japanese Customs officials were cog-Sundry creditors Bizant of the export, and in view of the chronic unrest in South China, It would have been a friendly act on the part of the Japanese authorities to have given the Chinese Gover ment opportunity to state whether the intro duction of these munitions was in order, 1t asked to wait. He waited for half an hour-longer in the custody of the Provincial au-

may be quite true that the circumstances a an hour-antil finally one of the promoters thorities. The news arrived in a brief teleing the news from Peking of the approaching

tending the dispatch of the goods precluded suggested a game of cards to while away the

the knowledge that, once the arms and firge until the arrival of the others. Changram from Canton and no further particulars

the technical charge of smugglingi" bus consented, and the cards were produced. Very are as yet obtainable on the subject. It is

ammonition were landed at Macao, i soon he had lost his Soo, At this stage, the impossible therefore to speculate as to the

would be difficult or impossible to prevent them from finding their way into revolutionary hands Fame was stopped and refreshments brought reasons which have induced the Chinese out Chao partook of some, and it is alleged off clafs to climb down from the position

afforded China ample excuse for her anxiety to that about ten minutes later he lost conscious which they originally adopted with respect

bepossessed of them beforehand. More intimate knowledge of the rules of international comity DORS. When be awoke be discovered that he bad affixed his signature to a promissory note to the attitude assumed by Japan, and to

(3) As the ship in question was not smugg-would have spared Ching her pressot humilla for something like $0,000, the exact amount admit the validity of the claim that of people of all classes to the estimated naming arms and ammunitions into Chinese terri- tion; but it is possible that behind the dilatory he was not certain of. A report to the police. thefatru, Mary had been legally seiz ber of no less than 20,000 persons, being tory, Articla. V of the Commercial Treaty conduct of the Central Government admit to

cannot be applied to this question,

itself in the wrong may, be another conflict of ed. The fact, however, that the vessel several times more than the number that at- was made and their arrest followed..

Evidence was heard, and the case adjourned, has been released would seem to intended the first and second meetings when the (4) This question has no connection with authority between Pakinggand the provinces.

dicate that the Chinese Government di question was deliberated.

the Customs business, because the seizure, was This view is supported by the eagemess of the Mr. Chui Mon-kwan, who was the first speak effected by means of warlika measures. The Canton, Viceroy, to send a personal exponent KULANGSU (AMOY) MUNICIPAL covered a flaw in the charge and according

COUNCIL. ·

ly made the order which we have just re-es, mounted the platform and mute e speech proposal of China to deal with this question of his case to the Capital; but again an illus-To Balance on 371 December, corded... It is highly probable that we shall most vigorous language at the same time according to the rule of the mixed lavestiga-tration is afforded of the national danger arising

si owing signs of emotion and expressing regret | tinn cannot be justifiéd, ir da

from an administrative system that would be in a position to supply our readers to at the weak stand made by the Central advern

Xs) China plone is responsible for the delay allow provincial authorities to interfera in the By Balasce on gist December, in the crowd foto tears. Following this speaker interesting affair.

(6) What the Japanese Government demands band, we may welcome the tacit admission many other geetlemen also made speeches is the unconditional release of the ship and of by Japan of negligence on her part in the

"PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT: and, all of them emphasised the necessity her cargo. The Japanese Government cannot recommendation, reported to have been for for carrying into effect a scheme for boycotting accede to the conditional release proposed by warded to his Govemment by Barn To Commission... Japanese goods,ARIA

the Chinese Government,...

Hayashi from Peking, that greater care should To Remuneration to be exercised in future with 'regaid to the traffic committent in arms add ammosition between Japan and To Auditors' fees.....

How To: Interes Chiba AA G

With such knowledge as wa Hava at present To Loss on working of the details of the Talsu Maru incident, it may be doubted whether by itself it offers sufficient ground for an appeal to the Hague COUNT HAYASHI VIEWS.

Tribunal, the circumstances ary an alleged. 1. Tokio, March 9. China may well grid, hantalls of a grav Count Hayashi, Minister for Foreign Affairs. || predicament by, ad, tireserved apology, ma the'course of:ab:

low: stated that the rely upon Japan, ROAD atsu, Maru, had

hared in

"

Minnies of s meeting of the Council held at the Board Room, on the 25th February, 100%

Present:-Messrs. W. H. Walisca (Chamorrow with full particulars on this most ment. His patriotic utterances moved hundreds of the settlement of this question, WANKBAN foreign affairs of the Empire. Oh the other

mo), C. A. V. HOWER, A. F. Gardiner, S. Okuyama, W. Wilson and the Secretary,

The minutes of the fast caceting are read

and coollimed.

-General touring business is transacted,

The Superintendent of Police reports the following casts have been heard in, the Mixed Court since the last meeting

SummonsesAllowing pigs to stray, 2, Con mum of Court. Throwing rubbish into the public drain. INoble 3.

pimary Art

Thelf 3. Quisting om ployment withký dying dus aplica

Greed) W. H. WALLACE,

¿Chairmans

AGITATION GAINING GROUND,

"A FIGHT TO THE BITTEN END," [From Our Own Correspondent.]

Canton, March 14th, 1908, In reply to the telegram from the Canton Self-Government Association, parapant to the agilatipo, lo connection wills, the arrest of the Japanese steamer Talat Mart, the Chinese ree sidents at the bort, of Manila, yesterday; sent two telegrami to'Genton, in ose of which they requested that the League should firmly oppose the Japanese demanda, and in the other they

Canton High Authorities to confi

NRA MONSTER DEPUTATION

UNGUARDED STATENEHTED When these gentlemen had finished, their NE

New York, March 9... speechee it was unanimously agreed to

PHE, Wu Ting-fang, Chinese Minister to

Washington, declares that Japan is not in in a body to the Viceroy's, yamon;!

position to force the T'aisu Maru affair to an the Viceroy and request 1.Eto?

extreme issue.. telegraphic despatch to the Minisay Affairs and declare the peoples disapprov the proposals made by the Walwaps and also agreed that if no redress is obtained as a result of the petilidną o poncral şiriks would be

urged the}, proclaimed Then petiti

**

167.373-59

· Zest advances... 1,926.39. Balance of profit and loss account 279.371-34

1997

PROPERTY "ACCOUNT.

ace brought forward

$1,399,001,70

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