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Telegrams.

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH ”

SERVIJE

JAZATION;

NO INCREASE IN FUTURE,

[By courtesy of the ^^ Sheung Po,!!}

Peking, 25th June.

The Grand Councillors have received In- tructions from the Empress Dowager that, in futurs, no matter what happens, no incresia in the burden of taxation will be sanctioned."

"PARLIAMENT FOR CHINA,

DATE FOR ESTABLISHMENT.

[By courtesy of the “Sheung Po."]

Peking, 25th June.

THE HONGKONG TELE

INSPECTOR WARNOCKS

RETIREMENTA

FIRST MAGISTRATE'S COMPLIMENTARY

REMARKS.D

Tospector W. G. Warnock, one of the most popular members of the Honghong Police Force, leaves for the Homeland to-morrow by the P. and O. sicamor dreadis on a well-earned pension, with twenty-three years' service to his credit.

Mr. J. H. Kemp (police magistrate) took the opportunity this morning of addressing a few complimentary remasks in the genial inspector on the eve of his departure. The court-room was crowded with, spectators, among whom were Mr. J. R. Wood (second pólice magistrate) and Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse (deputy superio tendent of police).'\\\

Mr. Kemp, speaking for himself and bis colleague (Mr. Wood) said that he was very. glad that the time had arrived for Mr. Warnock

CANTON DAY BY DAY

THE JAPANESE BOYCOTT.

[From Our Own Correspondent.]//

Canton, 24th June, The Japanese Consul called on the Viceroy yesterday. It is reported that the purport of bit visit was to request His Excellency to take. steps to suppress the anti-japanese movement in Cantone

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RICE SALES,

The dally proceeds realised from the distr bution of cheap rice ju the four sheds during the days from the arst day to the 24th day of this moon were at follows:

East shed, $3,930,

West Henan Wongsha shed. sted, $43

$1,790 51,641 $1,613 22nd 3.350

2,197 1,680 1,865 2,999 `2,071, - 1,720 331400 24th ******* 3,120

1,693 1,891,766. From the abova figures it will be seen that, rice during the last few days has considerably increased and that the poor people bave to

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AY JUNE 26 1958.

BANK NOTES:

To-day's Advertisements.

HONGKONG HOTEL

MENU

SATURDAY, 2yth June, 1908

DINNER.

The number of Chinese bank notes circu fating in the Settlement is rapidly assuming large proportions, in spite of the fact that, with the exception of those of the Imperial Bank of Ching, they are not accepted by the Forigo Banks. Already there are Sing Cheng, Hsing yi, Yu-ning and Ya-su notes, while & more. formidable rival is about to enter the arena in the form of the Ta-taing Bank, and another, the Chino Tung, is to follow hard, upon it. The refusal of the Foreign Banks to recognize the notes of the Yu-ning and Yoga Books of Naoking and Soochow respectively has been brought to the notice of the Winistry of Finance surl through Viceroy Tuan Fang steps are being taken to procure for these notes the. guarantee of the Provincal Treasuries of Kiang. Grilled Pigeon on Toast. sing and Klangen. In the cass of the Tasting Bank, which has also appealed, within the last two weeks 10 the Foreign Binks to accept its recognition is put forward with some degree af de adrece. According to its articles of

to receive his passion, for which he bad worked owing to the flood, the distribution of cheap provisional issue of notes, the claim to State

The Grand Councillors have met as several occasions for the purpose of discussing the date. Force, but he regretted to have to 'pari, depend on these sheds for air daily susten association this Bank takes the place ·

when a Parliament for Chlon will be instituted It is stated that the date for the granting of Constitutional government will be made know

in a month's tima'a

"DISMISSHÐ „OFFICIALS:

APPRAL FOR REINSTATEMENT.

· [By courtesy of the "Sheung Po

Peking, 25th June. Several hundred officials in the two Kwang Provinces, who had been dismissed from office, have scot representatives to Peking to present a petition to the Ministry of Justice for their reinstatement.

The memorial has been refused,

SILT

INCREASE IN PRICE,

By courtesy of the "Sheung Po."]

Peking, 25th June. The Board of Revenue has received Imperjal authority to increase the price of salt in v sious provinces.

Reuter

Persia

hard during his lengthy service in the Police him. He was glad to record bis appreciation of the officer's good work, the impartiality with which he conducted his cases which he brought before the Court, and his fairness towards the prisoners. Mr. Kemp then proceeded to cite examples of the magnanimity displayed by the palice in Hongkong in sifting their cases. Of course, it was the duty of the police to deal fairly with peers, and he was sure that the police officers of Hongkong were not lacking in this respect. The public, he observed, did not realize the gond work that was being done by the Police Force. As a nieniber" of the focal constabulary Inspector" Warnock had||| shown tact, energy and ability, in the per formance of his duties-a matter which Eng. fand should be proud of He wished him a bappy voyage and long life in the Homeland the sentiments of everyone who knew the gentleman,

THE "JENYO MARU"

QUICK PASSAGE TO HONOLULU,

ance,

of the Hupa Bank, with an increase ... THE KAO CUNG YÊN HANG, The manager of the proposed Canton Kalo of the original capital of the superseded insti Tang Yen Hang, Mr. Chan Ping Wong, arrivedution from Tis. 4,000,00 to Tis, 10,000,co here to-day; this oficial has been appointed and of the 100,000 shares representing the by the Ministry of Communications and Poste takes up one half. Moreover, the Bank has

LIKIN COLLECTIONS.

latter amount the Imperial Governmen!

The amount of Likin dues collected in Canaliezdy been made State, Brokers for the bends of the Tientsin-Pukou Rallway, and to' is, as reported by the Likin officials, for the start its note circulation the salaries of officials, second period of ten days of the 5th moon was both civil and military, in the Capital ate to be taels 74, 582.1.5-4

paid in 'part id its notes. A savings bank de-

THE BACAřiore of horow.

partment is to be added to it, and its businers

is, to be national in the fall; meaning of the

torm.

„ASTOUNDING• ^ TROCITIES

In spite, however, of the Imperial sanction The recapture ui uoko vis lo-day 'an accom-

with which the Ta-tsing Ying Hong begins its plished fact. M. Dopant, in charge of the operations, it is hardly a matter for surprise French consulate, Hokow, having been inform that the Foreign Banks should view with un ed in advance of the coming of the regular easiess the somewhat irresponsible growth of troops, sent two Aroamite messengers, promis. Chinese bioke notes, and be unwilling to aban Mr. Warnock, in a few words, thanked' Mring the large sum if they accomplished their don in any one instance the attitude they have Kemp for his kind remarks, and the pleasing mission, which was to carry to the commanders adopted as the subject in accordance with functiap terminated

of the troops a letter in which he requested established foraiga usage regarding, note them, if possible, not to open fire on the circulation. This usige, as is well known, city as it was completely abandoned, which requires a subtantial reserve to be kept 'made it certain' that no resistance would

by rách Bink to meet the liabilities it in be offered. The messen, ers seem to have accurs in the issue of notes; but the practice is complished their object as the "troops arrived not customary in Ch best banking, although with their arms slung over their shoulders, and the system of notes has been in vogue in this M, Dupont is to be commended for his initia-country since 806 AD: Buah would appear that the firm attitude taken up by the Foreign backs on this point has not failed of its effect upon the Chineteenthorities concerned and the banking community, in general. The proposal to make the Kingaing and KiangsTreasuries. repossible for the redemption of the notes of the Yu-plag and Yu-su Banks respectively, in the event of the failure of either of these instutions, is an attempt to meet the objec

This pleadid bew steamer of the Toyo Kiais feet lelt Hongkong on June and on her maiden trip, arriving at Keelung on jubetive. 3rd at 3 pm, an average speed.of +8 knots per hour. From Keelung to Shanghai she reach. ed a average of nearly 19 koots, and this speed was maintained to Nagasaki, he left Fighting at Teheran.

Yokohama da June 15th with a cargo of 6,750 LONDON, 24th June..

tons, in ding 1,99 bales of silk and. 36,450 cases of tea, and a total of 302 passengers. A The Mail's correspondent at Teheran, cable has been received stating that she ar wiring yesterday, reports that bombs. thrownrived at Honolulu on the 23-diost, making the from the Houses of Parliament and Mosque, trip from Yokoh me to Honolulu in the quick disabled the guns of the attackers, killing time of 8 days 5 hours.

and wounding the gunners...

The bombardment continued until three

in the afternoon, when the House of Parlia

ment and Mosque were destroyed.

All prominent nationalists, including mem ́bers of Parliament, and the chief priests have

been arrested.

Later.

Reuter learns that not only have Great Britain and Russia no intention of interfer ing in the internal affairs of Persia, but they have warned those concerned that they can, not reckon upon any suppon in their at tempts to upset the dynasty, nor attempt to interfere with the present parliament..

The Shah, who is master of the situation, has promised the British and Russian repre- sentatives to maintain order,

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Hoogkong, 25th June, 1908.

"BROKERS AT LOGGERHEADS.

ALLEGED DEFAMATORY STATEMENTS.

"X-Ray writes Id the China Gentle, Shanghai, of 18th inst, as follows.

think it will be of very great interest to the investing and speculative public to peruse the following document which was posted at the Shanghal Stock Exchange to-day. The decu. ment reads as follows:-

SHANGHAI STOCK EXCHANGE, * Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the members of the Shang hai Stock Exchange will be held at the Stock Exchange at 1.30 p.m. on Friday, 3rd July, 1998, for the following purpose. :-

Then, on Tuesday, the 20th May, about 8.30 a.m, the sound of firing came to our cars; theo. camo, the sound of trumpets, and finally, there were to be noticed, shin pioga" on a buttres preceded by Commandant Ko, and furnished with many-coloured flags. The chief, whom many Europeans knew, came in front of them and shook hands with them. He carried French medals suspended on a tricoloured rib-tion that do silver reserve is held against. To consider the action of Gordius bon, that had been bestowed upon him these notes.. "At the same time the Ministry services rendered, --I don't know. ander what of Finable is credited with having under.

circumstances.

Commandant Ko, it is known, was beaten by the Rebels, and took refuge at Tonkin: I can not say by what strategy he was able to bring will, perhaps, be remembered that shortly himself to the ranks of the regular troops. after the conclusion of the last Hagué Peace Here, then, are the Yunnan regulars," to Conference, H. F. Chian Haun, Chinese Minis. the number of about a thousand, followed by ter in Holland, presented to the Throse their artillery, who made haste to occupy the The Cossacks suffered heavily. 1.ooting of houses-is-general, even-in-the-mem which suggested an early pre, forts while they emitted wild cries; they install paration on The part of China for participating ed themselves tranquilly, no ane bothering European quarter of the town.

in the next conference, which is fixed for 19:4. them in the least ; they are men well set up, of We now learn from Peking that, in response to a good constitution, garbed in clean Khaki, the minorial, a conference which lasted for with a peaked cap bound with old braid.. three days was recently held at the Langcheng Their installation complated, groups went to yuan by the Princes, the Minister and other and in in the city to pillage it with rigour, but high officials of the Central Government, to the inh bitants had not forgotten anything, determine what efforts should be made to pre- everything having been left: open for their los pare for the next Conference. Some time inspection. The regulars therefore, didn't find March last instructions were sant by the Central anything, whence the fury of the soldiers, who Government to the Viceroy's and Governors of seizing several ragged natives, and thirsting for the different provinces asking them to submit blood, inflicted on hem the most atrocious proposals to be brought up for discussion at the tortures. next Conference, and to recommend legal experts and diplomaisis well acquainted with conditions prevailing inforeign countries for the task of bringing into order the legal and political systems of China, so that she may take position as a first-class Power at the next Conference. But, as neitheir experts had been recommended nor proposals sonido Peking, it was decided again, to instruct theft:ials concerned to obey orders without further delay, as notice of the subjects to be discussed has to be sent out tw years prior to the opening of the Conference, The following are some of the subjects discussed at the recent meeting at the Lingchengyan, which will be brought up by Chion at the next Conference :-

At Teheran, Colonel Liakhoff, a ̈Russian, commands the troops.

Martial law has been proclaimed.

Obituary.

The death of Mr. Grover Cleveland, ex- president of the United States of America, is announced.

TAR TÍRNISIN-PUKOD RAILWAY.

A Feking correspondent writes:- Under in structions from the President of the Ministry of Posts and Communications, Taotai Li Teh chuo (who speaks and writes Gaman fluently), (1) In litigation any Christian converts ought Managing Director of the northern section of to be treated exactly in the same manner ar the Tientsin-Pakon Railway, has purchased a ordinary subjects without any distinctions as to Hargo-tract-of-iand-in-the-vicially-of-the-city--who is a convert or who is not a convert and no' station of the Imperial Railways of North missionaries stad be al owed to interfere with

· China at Tientsip for the erection of a station, goods yard, store and workshop.

A similar site has also been purchased by

Viceroy Tuan Fang, for the same purposes, al Pakou. The land bought by Taolai Li measures about 800 mow in area and the con- struction works will becommenced storily under the direction of Mr. Dötimuller, chief engineer for the German section, who has left Tientsin for Shaptaeg to survey the route is company with the Managing Director in order that the building of the line may be begun within six months, in August next-as stipulated in the agreement signed on February 13, 1908,

the case.

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The first exploit of these fellows concerned an unfortunate who was found taking refuge on a timber raft and who jumped into the water, never raising his head except to breathe; for toately the shots did not hit him

Putting their instinct of savagery at the service of circumstances, the "shin pings" and the "regulars" gave proof of a remarkable zeal. A beggar going out of the village, with a package of dirty clothes; was apprehended by one of these demoniacs; the beggar was first bound and then the soldiers with shrieke of joy heat him unmercifully with the buit end of his gun. Not satisfied with this set, they searched the man and took possession of the few cents that were,' contained in the pockets of this unfortunate. It is evident that this victim must have been accused of "Reform sentiments: What expedients haven't these follows go!?.

Afier Cioner a horribl• spec sele, io which bestiality was displayed by all who took part, (2) If any insurgents or fugitives from justice was to be witnessed on a sandy bank at the fice to a foreign country for safety they shall convergence of the Rd River with the Namiti not be recognized as political refugees but shall river. Some unfortunate coplies incapable of be extradited, and they shall not be allowed to any resistance, guilty ealy of having bee. found remain on the frontier or be supplied within Hikow, were led bound to the place of provisions and mucisions of war,

punishment. On the way to "Calvary they (3) No men-of-war shall be allowed to navi--) were pricked, with, sahres in the caires and hit gate the inland waters of a foreign country, or over the shoulders with the butt end of their Power, nor any naval or military forces ho guns, Anived at the spot, the horde cisputed allowed to hold marceives in foreign ter with each other the honour of mutilating the ritorial waters or territory, as it would violate patient, fully alive. The operation commenced its sovereign rights and cause anxiety to its by opening his abdomes; the intestines were people.

torn out, his head aplit open, his spleen and liver taken out, the operations were facilitated by kicks on his chest. The executioner carried the liver back to the camp,

The prisoners, to the number of seven, were subjected to the same awful treatment. The savage victory, their passion not yet assuaged, amused themselves with the corpses in un mentionable ways.---L'Echo de Chine.

(4) No person shall be allowed 10 smuggle munitions of war into the interior of a foreign country.

A JAPANESE priest, by name Ama, had a very aupoying experience yesterday, ma arrived (5) No aliens shall be allowed to pwa lands, in Hongkong from Macao, yesterday, by the(6) Fo eign labourers shall not be treated in steamer Sul-in. His pockets were bulging a cruel meer, that is to say, they shall be and this caused some suspicion in the mind of placed on the same foling as the subjects or a police officer, who called Ama to tum thêm citizens of the most favoured nation...... out. The holy mau pulled out a revolver and thirty rounds of ammunition, for which he had Do permit to carry. He was bailed before Mr.

J. H. Kemp, in the Police Court, this morning)

and, ling guilty, was bound, over in the

sum of $yo (o come up for judgment when

(7) No foreign bank-notes shall be allowed to be put into circulation except in the ports, open to Chelan trade.

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is consideration new regulations for the administration of native banks, in which pro- vision will be made for a cash reserve against notes in circulation. In the articles of associa- tion of the Ta-tsing Bank reference is made to these prospective regulations, and it may well be that the Directors of this National Bank intend to adopt foreign custom in regard to their issue of notes. Meanwhile, however, the Bank would seem to have been allowed to begin ❤porati and its business, includ. inghe issue of notes, will be conducted provi opally on lines that would comprend themselves to a foreign banking community. Accordingly, until the regula tions governing native banks have been promulgated by the Tochibpu and have proved satisf ctory to the foreign bank authorities, the lattor cannot be blamed for reusing to incur liabilities in connexion with upprotected issues of notes. It would be open to the Ta-tsing Bank to obtala recagoltion for its notes by procuring from the Central Government's guarini e, formally given to the Diplomatic Body, that all its liabilities would be met; and in the same way the support being the Yu. ning Yo-su and other Banks should be Im perial and not provincial.

FULLY GUARANTEED.

CASH or CREDIT

SYSTEM.

ROBINSON

Hosakang, jülh Jane, 1208,

Nielsen in writing certain words in the Official Book for quoting transacions reported by PIANO Co., LTD. Measts. Toeg and Read and W. G. Pirie, and in making defamatory statements with reference to one of the aforesaid Members and to o decide what action shall be taken in the matter,

2-The following," Revolution' will 'be pro; posed by H. H. Read and seconded by Mi. SS. Benjamin,

"That Do member shall be permitted to ad-

vertise that he has any, particular shares for sale or to purchase, but General Circulars of Market Quotations may be issued by any Member to his clients, as heretofore, By order of the Commitee,

W.F. WINGROVE, › Secretary,

Shangbai, 17th June, 1908. 1 am credibly informed that the particular remark written in the Official Book against

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transaction reported as have takes place be MUSICAL

ween Messrs. Taeg and read and Mr. W. G. Pizie was to the following effect: "Tuis trans- action is a fraud upon the public."

· Without, in any way t king, siden so this Stock Exchange squabble, I may say that whether or no the transaction is of the nature so trenchantly described by Mr. Nilsen," the duty of the Committee of the Stock Exchange would clearly seem to be to Although the history of banking in China properly investigate the matter and satisfy dates back to a period, when the science was themselves one way or another as to whether urknown to Europe, the system has preserved the allegation is true or untius before they at- until more recent times its primitive organiza-tempt to sit in judgment on Mr. Nielsen: Hav. tion,

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steps against Mr. Nielsen or against Messer. Toeg and Read, or against Mr. W, G: Pirie. The matter is of vital interest to the public, for if Mr. Nielsen's allegation should prove to be true the public is clearly being swindled,

EVENING

TO-MORROW

NIGHT,

Remember

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As for the defamatory statementé alleged to have been made by Mr. Nielsen with re ference to go of the aforesaid Members," it is equally clear that the aggrieved parties havo: the remedy in their own hands. As far as I am aware Mr. Nielsen is a Daoist subject, and if either Menirs, Tocg and Read or Mr. W, G. has been transformed Piris feel that their characters bave been defamed, they pursue a wrong course. by laying their grievance before the committee of the Block Exchange, who have no jurisdiction over Mr. Nielson in a matter of this nature. In my opinion the public by whom the brokers ere, employed have a right to demand that either or all of the three members clear their characters by suing Mr. Nielsen for defamation of character.

into

With the exception of the facilities ing ascertained the truth of the case, their from 8 P.M. to 11 P.M. provided by the circumstance.that the banking duy is equally clear; they must either tako bur'ress was for the most part a close monopoly of Shansi men, an individual bank's operations were confined to a single town, sometimes to a single street. The most elaborate precautions were taken to prevent the counterfeiting of notes, and as the necessity for transferring funds long distances, existed in a very restricted form, the system presented few drawbacks, For forty years prior to 1900 the issue of potes was left entirely to private banks, and it is only recently that the allontion of the provincial governments has been drawn to the advantages of a note issue in view of the absorption of their revenue for Imperial purposes. At the same time the need for the frequent transfer of foods has arisen and the disadvantages of conveying Urge amounts of specie become more and mare obvious. But with the increase in banking busloces come both a less strict code of business morality and in the case of notes less elaborate precautions against fraud: These two points can hardly be overlooked at the pre sent junciure, and lubecomes imperative in the interests of both Chinese and foreigners in see “that a wide circulation of notes should not lead to any serious complications. From the Alinuter of the hanghai General Chamber of Commerce it will be seen that the object has been under discussion between that body, the Municipal Couscil and the Senior Consul The strong thuda taken up by the banking and com mercial sections of the community should cons

A WASHINGTON despatch, of 18th inst., to the N.G. D, Nowi sayı:~On the second day of the Chicago Convention apotber yant assembly was present with Mr. Henry Cabot Lodge as permanent Chairman, Mr. Lodge's references to President Roosevelt started a whirl-wind of a demonstration lasting for a full bour, during which time parfect pandemonium reigned. The Committee on Credentials has allowed the seats of the entire"! Taft" forces, ensuring 205

that President

The French writer goes on to describe the atrocities committed, which were the samo as those inflicted by the Chine Bat the first regel viccs, the Chinese banks and the Central GovTaft delegates, so

+ (8) Mining or railway concessions, granted · of Port Arthur,, an describe in the columns) Karament that the inalic:imizate issue olg'uotes] @tion is cost

to foreign subjec s shall not be rentwed upon of be Chius Gassife at the

the expiration of said coacpinions.—N, G. D., who was an eye mitant to the

say bank that calls tel.

twith danger toy.

Lexntence is Roosevelt's #likdrawal

FRESH BLOOD

Now.

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