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Telegrams

** HONGKONG TELEGRAPH"

*SERVICE.

VICEROY OF YUNNAN.

AGAIN TENDERS RESIGNATION.

[By courtesy of the "Sheung Po."]

Peking, 20th October.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21, 1908.

“ŞKIZURB OF A STEAMER.

POLICE FIND ILLICIT CHANDU IN CEMENT

*CASKE

SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST THE SKIFTER.

"MILITARY, CONTRIBUTION.

STRAITS COMMENTS ON SIR FREDERICK'S

SPEECH.

CHOLERA IN-MANILA.

FIVE CASES VESTERDAY,

...AMERICAN BUSİNESS MEN IN JAPAN:

We are officially informed that the. Manila The Straits Times 'writes" oditorially':➡Sir | health statement for Tuesday shows' five cases Frederick Lugard, the Governor of Hongking, of cholira, made an interesting reference to the vexed The Singapore Palice yesterday, reports the question of military contributions in his recent Straits Times of 14h inst, made what is regard.bers of the Legislative Council bad described

budget speech. A year ago one of the mem ed as one of the biggest hauls of cocaine, mor phia and chandu ever achieved at one time in Singapore,

Messrs. Weo Bie and Company's steamer Hong Mo arrived from Actor and water with1 678 passengers, and the police, it is stated, seized 448 bottles of cocaine, 398 packets of morphia and to tabile of opium, all found in

held till security was given."

The Viceroy of Yunnan has again tendered his resignation.

The Central Government has de- the engine room. The vessel was seized and clined to accept it..

TIBET.

CONVERSION INTO A PROVINCE.

[By couriery of the "Sheung Po."]

Peking, 20th October..

The Dalai Lann was at Grst opposed

The Hong Mok was to have sailed yesterday afternoon, but was detained in port pending the

CORDIAL RECEPTION AT YOKOHAMA. The Japan Herald gives the following ac- count of the arrival of the party of business men from the American Pacific Coast who have

To-day's Advertisements.

MINISTERING CHILDREN'S LEAGUE.

BAZAAR and FANCY FETE promoted

A by the above will be held (by kind per

mission of the Commandant and Officery Hoogkong Volunteer Corps) on the VOLUY TEER GROUND on SATURDAY, October 3181, from 2.30 to 6'P.M.,

Great attractions for young and old. Proceeds to be divided amongst various local charities for children. A

If wet the Boraar will be held in the Volun teer Head Quitars,

NO CHITS TAKEN, Hongkong, 21st October, 1908.

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the altitude of the Imperial Government aï #that of a highwaymas presenting a 'pistol at the head of the Colony and ardaring it to stand and deliver twenty per cont. of its re venue!" Sir Frederick admitted that, while become to this country at the invitation of the strove to approach consideration of the subprincipal Chambers of Commerce: ject with

an open mind, he probably had. “'a

Towards nine o'clock to day (12th inst.) about bution weighed too beavily: He states quite merce, as well as a large number of other per EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- little bias in favour of the view that the contris fifty delegates of the five Chambers of Com frankl, however, that careful, consideration sous interested, assembled at the pier to receive Captain Bainbridge, of the Hong Mol, ap: and inquiry have led him to a different con- their visitors, who landed at roo'clock. On lead- peared before the Fenior Magistrate, Mr. Jclusion, and he expresses it strongly. Roughly ing the visitors were received by the delegates of W. Arthur, this morning, to answer the charge speaking, Hongkong pays one third to one half the Japanese Chambers of Commerce when of importing the cbandu Mr. G. 8. Carver of the total cost of its local defence. Comparing Mr. Nakano, Fresident of the Tokio. Chamber appeared for the Opiugi Farm, and Mr. E. M. this with the expenditure on defence by African of Commerce, read a welcome address, which Elliot for the defendant..

colonies with which he is familiar, the Gover was afterwards translated into English by Mr. or finds that they devote about fifty per cent Okada, Secretary to the Yokohama Chamber of their revenus to defence, against the twenty of Commerce, as follows:-" In welcoming you per cant of Hongkong, and he is persuaded to Yokohama, a port which was opened as one

"EASTERN,"" that the latter dgure is not one against which of the first-kults of Commodore Parry's mission Captain Hood, will be despatched as above the colonists are justified in protesting to Japan half a costury ago, we cannot but give on THURSDAY, the 12th Nov., at Noon. is, he says, "a comparatively small insuratterance to our deep sense of gratitude to your

This well-known Steamer is specially fitted anca on the enormous value of the material great Republic, for it was America that first draw for Passengers, and has a Refrigerating Cham property, belonging both to the Colonial our country out of her isolation and launched berber which ensures the supply of Fresh Provi Government and to private citizens. He

of the path of progress and civilization which slons, Ice, &c., throughout the voyage Boles also that in the last two completed bas won for her the position she now occupies The Steamer is installed throughout with years.forty-three and forty-two per cent of the among the nations of the world, America it Total estimated revenue of the United, King was also that opened Japan to the commerca dom was spent on defence. We pay," Sir of the whole world, and to-day our trade with Frederick Lugard said, "twenty per cent of her exceeds that with any other country and our revenue, and I would remind you that it gives promise of still greater expansion. But proportion as our geographical position readers for two nations to live in friendship and us peculiarly vulnerable to attack and increases mutual saleem it is absolutely necessary the cost of defence, it is this very goographical that they should thoroughly understand each position to which we owe our prosperity, and ather, and feeling that this object could not be which has converted a barren rock with's beter attained than by affording opportunities revenue of a few score dollars into the largest for the personal observation of each other's,

conclusion of the case.

Sergeant Mussel, who is attached to the Farm the idea of converting for search purposes, and several chintings brought the chandu, morphine and cocaine Tibet into a provinco.

into the Court, wrapped in canvas. The mor- The Buddhist Pontiff' is now, however, more inclined to view the proposal favourably.

SALT.

A..UNIFORM PRICE.

[By courtesy of the "Sheung_Fo."]*

Peking, 20th October. The increases in the price of salt in various provinces differ so largely that the Central Government poses to take steps to bring about a uniform charge for this commodity.

[Reuter's

Rioting at Belgrade.

pro-

LONDON 19th October.

At Belgrade, the mob yesterday evening broke the windows of the. Austrian shops. -

The gendarmes did not interfere with the rioters:

phia, which was about fifty pounds in weight and, together with the cocaine, valued at $5,0co, was the largest consignment ever captured in

Singapore. It nearly filled a gunay big..

CAPTAIN'S BURDEN..

The charge was of being master of a steamer used for the importation of chanda. In open ing the case, Mr. Carver referred to the case of the Deriwongse, which had gone to the Court of Appeal and then to the Privy Council He read the law on the subject, pointing out that the Captain had to show that every reason. able precaution had been taken to prevent the use of the ship for this purpose, and secondly; that no offices or member of the crew was implicated in the importation.

As the matter stood at present, at least till the, Privy Council was heard from, the burden'

of proving these two things was upon the Cap tain. The Hong Mah was searched, yester day morning, and 100 tails of chandu, the morphin and cocaine were found in cement casks on the top of the boilers in the engine room. In other parts of the vessel, live tahils of chandu dross were found,

port in the world, with a revenue of sixty-seven million dollars, and an invested capital in natural assets of perhaps thirty to forty mil

kous sterling."

Now, there may be certain parts of that

life and condition, we ventured to invite the members of your Chambers of Commerce 10 pay a visit to Japan. It gives us high, gratifi cation so find our invitation accepted by the distinguished company before us.

We will

spare no efforts in making your stay with us as pleasant as possible, and we feel assured that it the attitude of our people towards you as representative men of your country you will perceive in what high esteem and admira ties the United States of America is held by her neighbours across the Pacific Ocean. Orce more we bid you welcome."

Sergeant Murrel gave evidence of the dis covery, saying that he boarded the Hong Moh which was within harbour limits, at 7 m., yesterday. She was a vessel of 2,550 to registered tonnage. He asked permission to search the vessel, which was granted. Be Turkey and Bulgaria. foregoing on board, he had searched the The mobilization of the Anatolian army revenue officers to see that they had, no chandu in their potsession. On entering the corps, which was ordered on Saturday, was countermanded the same evening, the Porte engine room, he observed some cement 'having received pacific assurances from Bul. Dairèir, which he found to contain two paper of these Seulements are on a far less completo Pacific Coast of the United States to come lo

parcels, in one of which were seven large tins of chandu and in the other six small tins, In other barrein were found other packages

Mr. Elliot objected to any mention of these packages, as they did not form part of the charge.

Mr. Carver replied that he would not

point,

CROSS-EXAMINATION,

geria.

Later.

The European Situation. Italy has agreed to the conference pro

gramme.

It is now learned that the question of the Cretan union with Greece is excluded from the scope of the conference.

Bulgaria has positively assured Great Britain that she will-take.every step possible to avoid war with Turkey."

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the Electric Light.

· A: Stewardess and a duly, qualified Surgeon are carried.

passengers the steamers of the Company have N‚B.—To. assure' the additional comfort of dlectric fans fitted in staterooms,

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Hongkong, 21st October, 1908.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALOUTTA.

THE Steamship

baving arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside.

"ARRATOON APCAR"

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed at once, at Consignees' risk and expense.

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the sand instant, will be landed at Consignees Cargo remaining on board after 4 PM, of

risk and expense.

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are requested 10 take IMMEDIATE DE Consignees of Cargo from SINGAPORE LIVERY of their Goods from alongside, auch Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

Undersigned,

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the

DAVID SASSOON & CO., LIMITED, Agents. Hongkong, 21st October, roo8.

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BETTER ENFORCEMENT URGED,

The Opium Question in Hongkong, In the House of Commons, Col. Seely, Under Secretary of State. for the Colonies, replying to Mr. Taylor, said that the Earl of Crewe was now considering the Governor of Hongkong's opium proposals, and that the searched the revenue officers on that occasion. Home, because they have to find so large a good nei hbourhood across the great Pacific What seemed to be the fact was that the

Government hoped shortly to come to a decision on the subject.

·VIGILANT FOKIS.

A GODOWN RODDERY DETECTED BY THEM.

The story of another godown robbery was investigated in the Police Court, this afternoon, the first police magistrate (Mr. J. H. Kemp) on the bench. Three coolies were charged with entering the ground, Rear of 9, Tara Mee Alley and stealing six bales of paper, valued at 540 and a large quantity of tea leaves, worth $55.

Inspector Robertson, of No. 7 Police Station, appeared for the prosecution. Mr. R. F. C. Master acted for the defence.

The complainant, Ho Kwong, in a. merchant carrying on business, st, 225, Queen's Road West. No. 9, Tize Mea Allay is rented by him as a godown. Ewrly in the morning of the Izth instant, two of his fokin siw a number of men loading a truck with goods which was being removed from thele godowe. Soon things began to happen.. After a fierce struggle they succeeded in detaining one man, the others making good their escape. Later Sergeant Bronpas discovered the whereabouts of -others, who were also arrested. The loaded

truck was takes to the police station.

Witnesses were examined, and the case was remanded.

HOTEL.

THE TOWN.

"Let us cross over to

subtle and eloquent defence of the Hongkong military contribution applicable to Singapore, Here, also, the geographical position, peculiarly inviting if not-pecularly volocrable to attack, is the thing to which we owe our prosperity and which has converted a paltry island, with a few crumbling fishermen's huts scattered ever it, into one of the great trade marts of the Far East. We also pay twenty per cent of our Mr. Tohrmann replied to the welcome ad- revenue as a military contribution, but there dress on behalf of the party, as follows:-"Five the comparison stops. With that caution Chambers of Commerce of Japan, desiring to and fairness which is to be expected from give expressias to their feelings of friendship such a man, Sir Frederick Lugard remarks and goodwill towards America and Americans, that it is absurd to contrast the position and wishing also to quicken the sentiments of mu- of Hongkong with that of the Straits, teal attachment and gond neighbourhood which which for the last year or two have paid the en-unites the peoples of the two lands, extended a tire cost of their defence." Elber the defences cordial invitation to a number of citizens of the

scale than those of Hongkong, or else the Japan during the coming chrysanthemum sci- necessity for defence is less urgent, and ik sor. This invitation was presented to the would be a ressonable thing to give the people various Chambers of nur cities through the the beacfit of their favourable position. Here the whole cost of defence is being provided highly esteemed and respected-Japanese-in locally; while, Hongkeng gets off with a con- the cities-in-which they reside. The cities presstribution of one-third to one half of the total of the Pacific Coast have responded to this

The escape of eleven Chinese from the. Other Colonies excaps more lightly still, and, invitation and certain gentlemen have been detention shed on the Pacifis Mail deck the as we pointed out in an article some time ago, selected as commissioners and are about to other night may serve to remind the public that the burden is heavier for the Straits Settlements land on Japanese soil. These top cities are better means of enforcing the Chinere exclusion Witness explained where the chandu dress than for any other Crown Colony. For these thousands of miles apart and the commislaw are imperatively required, says the San was found, and handed in all the exhibits.

reasons it is the duty of all who represent the sioners were mostly strangers to each other Francisco Chronicle of arth ult. Whether all Cross-examined by Mr. Elliot, witness said people to spare no efforts to bring about a before they met on the great steamship Tanyo the responsibility for the escape was with the ibat he went on.board the steamer on the pre-reduction.

Maru, which has brought us six thousand miles steamship company or not is a secondary mat vious afteroogn. He showed the Captain, a There is a tendency--a dangerous tendency safely and pleasantly to our journey's end. ter. It was evident that the laws bad been plan showing a spot where he expected to find beyond doubt-to spend too freely when maney But though strangers to each other, they were broken, and that an escape had been made, and THE TOPIC OF morphla, pot chandu. He went to the top off ws in au omatically. In the case of Hong united from the beginning of their voyage in it was the plain duty of the officials of the Im the boilers and searched the casks. There kong every peDay of expenditure on military realising the great bonour which has been migration Bureau to actively bestir themselves was nothing there. The place shown in the works and services is sure to be scrutinised conferred by the invitation and in bringing first to recapture the escaped Chiocre, and plan wis below the boilers, He had also very chisely by the Treasury authorities at message of friendship and good will and secondly to fix responsibility for the outbreak. He ordered the head man to place a revenue proportion of the money themselves. In the Ocean to be delivered to the Chambers of immigration officials cared nothing whatever officer at the gangway, but did not put one Straits Settlements there is no similar indocs Commerce and to all the people of the land of about the matter except to establish the fact that there himself. He made every effort to find meat to economy. if money is not wasted it the Rising Sup. We are sure that if this com the Chinese ware not in their custody and that chandu that day, but

but found nore: He was might be, because the conditions give a mission had been selected by a thousand cities the escapo was no matter of concern to them, searching for about three and a half hours. He premium, almost, for expenditure up to the of America from all parts of the Atlantic Coast So long as we have laws they should be left four men in charge of the engine room, limit of the amount which the Colony is re- and interior as well as from the message would enforced. And if at any time it appears that and for that reason the room was left open. quired to provide. It cannot be disputed be the same and that the sentiments which we the machinery for enforcement is inadequalis The four were revenue officers. He went back, that Singapore is an important link in the

were charged to present to you would not be new machinery should be created. There are Dext morning, and found the tins in the barrels. Imperial system. There might, quite conceive less sincere or less friendly that those which

a good many aliens in this country who are not They were not there when the ship arrived. Itably, be circumstances in which it would have to

we, your dearer trans-Pacific neighbours, de Orientals who have so business háre, and ap- was easy to put them there is the dark. It was bear the first bunt of attacks directed sltimate-

sire to convey to you. Commerce is-the-parently the time has come when it is necessary trite that his men were there to prevent it. ly against other parts of the Empire, and it is hand-maiden of civilization. It dissemin- impossible to put forward the argument that

ates knowledge; it stimulates manufacttires; all the military outlay has exclusively local it enhances the value of production; it creates objects in view. The strong pinion expressed confidence; it makes friends out of neighbours by Sir Frederick Lugard may have, perhaps, and it preserven, more than any other element, The effect of modifying Hongkong's participa the prosperity and the peace of nations. We tion in a general movement for revision of the do not visit you as merchants only, however, i mi Itary cliarges, but so far back as December but as humble representatives of a great pation, last we anticipated the probability of such con- | which ever has been and we hope ever will ditions arising and expressed a hope that "Un be at peace and in friendship with the great officials would guard against combined action nation of Japan, which is not divided from on by the broad Pacific Ocean, but rather if it was likely to endanger this Colony's suc- cess," Our caso is strong coough in itself to brought closer to um. The Ocean made stand by itself, if it is pressed with sufficient us neighbours, and should ever make us vigour.

fneeds. We come not only to stimulate -PROSECUTION-FOR-SEDITION-trade_but_to_get_suster to you as human bejoge, to know more of your art, which is a TAMPERING WITH NATIVE TECOPS model of the entire world, to know more of your glorious history, which dates back one thousand years before our country was ever known to the civilized world, to observe the sources of inspiration and patriotitm of your people and their self-satisfying spirit. In a word, we come to you with open hearts, and He often used to come to see witness and friendly desires to learn and be inspired by the other native officers and bospital assistants, pamata damazhit, the soul of Japan, so that we nad used to teach two of the men Loglish. He may go back and tell our friends at home the used to talk on seditious subjects and to say wonder of the age, and Fow modern Japan was they could turn out the English, who were loot-made possible, and to induce them to come ADA log them. He said on leaving Hongkong bases for themselves that which they will hardly was going to Russia in order to learn. bomb credit when we tell them on our return of our making. It would be a very nice thing to throw observations and of our conclusions.

finally we shall hope that at no very faturn data bombs on church-parade days and kill so many our visit here will be returned, to give us in Europesas. He (witness) used to get various opportunity to demonstrate to the Japanese the Indian newspapers, also the Gaelic Americas good feeling we have towards them. We will which was sent to witness for several weeks endeavour to rival, though we cannot hope to though he never ordered or paid for H. Witcol the attentions which are now in store for ns; and for which it is now my privilege to pres meas informed, his commanding officer, about why to won the Chimpanionattaa bear before. the comme

Witness did all the Captain that he had found three extra tins.. He was told that by one of the revenue officers. It was not true. It was a mistake on his part not to have shown the Captain the lin of chandu dross which was found.

You know it is these extra five tahils that make all the difference, said Mr. Elliot-Yei,

AN ADJOURNMENT. Evidence was given by chintings who took part in the search, and the Farm's Testor stated that the chindu was Amoy chaodu.

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Its valne was 5310 by the Singapore selling

price.

~Cross-examined-by-Mr-Elliot,wileess-suid- that the lag tins weighed about 14 rahilu each, including both the chandu and tius. The latter weighed tahils,

Did you weigh the chandu ?—Yes, with the tion.

You have not weighed the chaudu alone? No. This is the regulation Amoy tin. They

Lusitano Recreation CLUB. | are always the name,

COMMITTEE. KLECTED.

-Re-examined by Mr. Carver the Tester said that Amoy lios, 'varied somewhat in weight, depending on whether the line were single or At an extraordinary general meeting of the double and upon the thickness of the tin. Lusitano Football Club it was unanimously Thoke made of thick tin might weigh as much decided to change its name to Lusitano Recross 4 tails and y cheer. These were medium- tion Club. The following gentlemen were sized tips. alected to serve on the Committee for the The Magistrate said that be thought the season 1908/9-President: Mr. A. G. da chandu should be sent to the Government An- Rocha bon, secretary + Mr. G. M. C. V. alyst to be weighed accurately. Ribeiro; hon treasurer: Mr. A. V. Barros; Captain 1 Mr. A. J. C.. V. Ribeiro Vice Captain : Mr. P. da Roza; Committee-Mass. 1. C. Barretto, I. M. Billto, C. F. Franco, 1, 9.

Kemider and F. M. Remedior,

Mr. Elliot auggested that the ship was being datafund at fremendous loss to ibe Company.

An adjournment was taken, till this after noon, the chandu to be weighed in the mean. time by the Gurimmgat Analyst

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At Aligarh, in the prosecation for sedition Against Hoti Lal, Varma, and Kam, Saiuj, Subadar-Major Abmed-ud-din "of the Hong, kong-Singapore battalion, ROA, stated that Hoti Lal visited Heugkong..

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to follow the example of some older countrie and begin to keep tab on undesirable classes. In the case of Orientals arriving in the cabins of steamers it might probably be sufficient to require passports issued by their own Govern. ments, such as they would have to postais la some European countries. That would do away witball friction arising from cases of detention of Orientals quite plainly of the classes autitled to enter. Orientais arriving the steerage ought to be given, if entitled to enter, certificates bearing their portraits. With modern con. veniences this could be done and the portrait printed on the certificate in a few bours, and the possession of such a certificate would be con”TM" closive evidence_that_the_holder ir entitled to be bare. Non-possession, on the contrary would be evidence that he ought to be deported first having, served a-term in the penitentiary for breaking our laws. it would be necessary, of course, to begin with a complete registration of Orientals now hers and the issuance of certificates to those entitled to have them.

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It is from that claren Chinese, more or less, in this country, will not materially affect our national prosperity, but it will very seriously affect our poft Oriental Imagration at gratis. not enforced. If Oriental Immigration bas been checked-and it has been checked-now in the very time for a follow up process which shall result in completa control of the situation and the rigid enforcement of our own exclusion laws and of the laws or regulations of friendly Oriental nations: in respect to this subject, which both our own interests and international comity demand that we shall inke note of and would use to be observed. All those ends Be served by complete registration and the

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