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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERN | presentative of the British and

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TURKEY'S EXAMPLE.

By courtesy of the "Sheung Po.")

Peking, 2nd January. The Prince Regent ovinces great interest in the question of constitu- tional government..

He is constantly asking the Grand Councillors how it was that Turkey succeeded in instituting a Parliament within such a short period.

CHINA'S SOVEREIGN

RIGHTS.

PROPOSED TREATÝ REVISION. [By courtesy of the "Sheung (Po.").

Poking, 3rd January, The Walwopu is determined to notify the various Foreign ministers in Peking of that Ministry's desire next spring to proceed with a re- vision of the existing Treaties with a view of securing the sovereign rights of China.

PEKING-HANKO W

RAILWAY.

REDEMPTION PAYMENT,

شب

[By courtesy of the "Sheung_P.")

torily.

Chiness Corporation) mot together at H.E. Chang Chib tung's residence for several days in conference over the subject of the loan for the" northorn section of the Canton- Hankow Railway.

Negotiations proceeded satisfac

HUNAN-HUPER SECTION. PROPOSED APPOINTMENTS.

· [By courtesy of the "Sheung Po."]

Peking, 3rd January. Chang Chih-tung proposes to appoint Chung Kwong-yung diree- tor-general of the Hunan-Hupeh Railway and Chim Tin-yan as engineer-in-chief.

He also proposes to depute. Ko Litig-wel on a tour of inspection into. the affairs of the Canton-Hankow Railway at Canton.

COLLISION AT CHINKIANG. STEAMERS BADLY DAMAGED,

From Our Own Correspondent)

Shanghai, 4th January, 1.15 p.m. There was a collision between the steamers Tachang Maru and Sinlee," near Chinkiang, on Friday.

Both steamers were bartly damag-

they had to be bouched to pre- vent sinking,

The s.s. Kiangching, in order to avoid collision, was also beached.

Peking, 3rd January. The Minstry of Posts and Com-d; munications, on the 21st, ult., paid over to the Belgian Syndicate the money for the redemption of the Poking-Hankow Railway. FRENCH SAILORS AT WUHU.

ALLEGED FRACAS.

[By courtesy of the "Sheung Po"}

Peking, 3rd January.

On the evening of the 1st. lust, the crew of a French gunhout obtained shore leave at Wuliu.":

It is alleged that there was a fracus between the sailors, and the native police some of whom were injured.

NA TUNG.

'APPOINTED GRAND COUNCILLOR. {By courtesy of the “Sheung Po!"]

Peking, 3rd January. Na Tung has been appointed to the Grand Council.

YUAN SHIH-KAI.

FALLEN OUT OF CRACE, [By courtesy of the "Sheung Po

Peking, 3rd January. An Imperial Decree has been issued to the effect. that Yuan Shih- kai, president of the Waiwapu and one of the Grand Councillors, has been in receipt of Imperial favours both before and since the accession of the new Empero

The Decree says

Upon Outaccession to the Throne We have always conferred honours on him on account of his abilities, so that lie may serve Us. Contrary to expectations, however, Yuan Shih-kai is at present suffering from a bad foot, and is therefore in- capacitated from discharging his duties.

Yuan Shih-kai is, accordingly, relieved from all his posts and order- ed home for treatment.

Tachang Maru (Chinese rendering of Datter Marx) is a stee! twinscrew steamer of 2,711 gross tour and 1,781 nett. Built in 1901 by the Mitsu Bishi Dockyard 'nad Engine, Wolks at Nagasaki to the order of the Nisshin Xisen Kabashiki Kaisha. Length 282.1 feet; breadth 36 4 feet; depth 12:4 feet.

5.5. Single, ex Victoria, ex Stracust; 1,150 tous gross, 934 Bet. Built in 187; by Wigham Richardson & Co., Newcastle Owned by Ku

Sang

5.S. Kiang Ching, ex Haus Wagner, tx

rustick, ex. forca, built in 1883 by J. and G. Thomson, Glasgow. 1,595 tnus gross, 951, net. Owned by Tung-Kee & Co.; Ld.

YUAN SHIH-KAI'S'

· DISMISSAL.

DISCONTENT IN PEKING. {From Our Own Correspondent.}

Shanghai, 4th January, 1.15 p.m. Discontent prevails (in Peking) at the dismissal of HE. Yuan Shil-kai.

-The appointment is reported of H.E.Lung Tun-yen as president of the Waiwupu rice Yuan Shih-kai.·

OPTUM CONFERENCE.

AMERICAN DELEGATE IN SHANGHAI.

REV. E..W. THWING jas” ng OFFICAL STANDING.

[From Our Own Correspondent.}....

Shanghai, 4th January,

1.15 pm. Dr. Hamilton Wright, one of the American delegates to the Opium Conference, arrived here from Hong- kong at noon yesterday.

Dr. Wright states that the object of the Conference is to ascertain whether the existence of the opium evil is real or not, and to devise. means for controlling same.

Only interested Powers have beep invited to the Conference.

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The territory of Hawaii has not been invited.

Rev. E. W. Thwing has no official "This is a mark of Our favour."standing at the Conference.

PRINCE CHING.

PPLIES FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE. By courtesy of the "Sheung Ps"]

Peking, 3rd January, As soon as the Imporial Decree was issued concerning Yuan Shib kai, Prince Ching applied for leave of absenco...

ORIGIN OF THE DECREE.

2.

PRINCE REGENT'S OWN CONCEPTION.

[By courtesy of the "Sheung Pe"]

Peking, 3rd January, The idea of issuing the Decrea about Yuan Shih-kai emanated from the Prince Regent himself, who observed_strict_reticence before it was issued.

"GANTON-HANKOV BAILWAY.

LOAN NEGOTIATIONS PROCEEDING.

[By courtesy of the Sheung Ph"]

Peking, 3rd Jantiary. Ling-wei, Chung Kwong and Mr. O. P. Bland (re

[When in Hongkong last week, Mr. Thwing sinted that he had been appointed by the Governor of Hawaii to represent the Territory at the Shanghai.Opium Conferepco, sa ilawaii also has an opium problem to sellle-Ed.,

An Imperial decree will soon be issued.com. manding RE: Viceroy Tuan Fang to open the International Opium Conference at Shanghai

in February text Three names werd given to

:

Cheung Yum-tong for appolotment as vice.! president of the Waiwupu..

Chang Chih-tung favours Leung Syi'm_ nomination.

YUAN SHIH-KAL

SURPRISED BY HIS DISMISSAL.

[By courtesy of the "Sheung Po."]

"Peking, 4th January,

Yuan Shih-kai was taken rather by sur prise, with the Decree commanding his retirement,

It is His Excellency's intention to remain in Peking in the hope that the order may be revoked.

A DENUNGIATORY COMMUNICATION.

PRINCE REGENT MOVED.

By courtiny of the Shrung Po."]'

Peking, 4th January.

It is reported that, prior to the issue of the Decree, a communication reached Pek- ing from Chinees residing in foreign covo- tries denouncing Yuan Shih-ki

The Prince Regent read it and became deeply moved therebya

Later

The Prince Regept-issued the Imperial: Decree concerning Yuan Shih-kai of his own accord. He did not consult even the other Grand Councillorar

Yuan Shih-kai's adherents became greatly alarmed on the issue of the Decree.

APPOINTMENTS.

POLICY OF EQUAL'

OPPORTUNITY.

[Dy courtesy of the "Sheung Po."

Peking4lb Jandy. The Prince Regent has informed the Grand Council that, in making appoint ments, no favouritism should be shown.

Men of ability will be chosen while the incompetent ones will be passed over.

His object is to secure the best mea for the public service irrespective of party politics.."

GREECE AND CHINA.“ COMMERCIAL TREATY WANTED).

【By courtesy of the "Sheung

.:

Peking, 4th January, Certain subjects of Greece have ap proached the Waiwupu with a request for the conclusion of a Treaty of Commerce with China.

The Watwup has deferred to the request and proposes to address communications to the Government of Greece, with a view of opeaing negotiations for a Commercial Treaty...

CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT.

THE LATE EMPEROR'S SCHEME.

(By courtesy of the "Sheung Po") - Peking, 4th January, The Prince Regent's mind is constantly. preoccupied with the memory of the late Emperor.

He has declared that he would exert his utmost to advance the scheme, formulated by the late Emperor, for the institution of constitutional government.

Lately, he has evinced the most lively in terest in all that concerns the question of constitutional government.

[...

YUAN SHIH-KAI'S DEPARTURE. LEAVES FOR HONAN.

[By courtesy of the "Sheung Po")

Peking, 4th January. After the issue of the Decree ordering the retirement of Yuan Shih-kai, his adherents counselled him to defer his departure. from Peking

His Excellency, however, was of opinion that he had little hope of reinstatement and that his delay in leaving might lead to friction.

Yuan Shih-kai, accordingly, decided, after returning thanks, to leave the capital by the Peking-ilankow Railway on the 3rd inst,"

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WAIWUPU.

PRESIDENT APPOINTED. By courtesy of the "Sheung Po"]

Peking, 4th January,

the Prince Regent from which to select one as

On the 3rd inst., an Imperial Decree was China's chief representative at the Conference issued appointing Leung Tunyin acting Damely, Prince Kung, Grand Concillor. Lu Chuan-lin, and, Viceroy Tuan, Fang, The president of the Waiwupu,. Regent's choice fell on the last named official.

OPIUM CONFERENCE. VICEROY TUAN FANG CHINA'S REPRESENTATIVE.

[By courtesy of the “Sheung Po,”]

Shanghai, 4th January, H.E. Viceroy Tuan Fang has been appointed, by telegram from the Central Government, principal representative for China at the Opium Conference.

His Excellancy will proceed to Shanghai and attend the opening of the Conference. in February.

SELECTION OF VICE-PRESIDENT.

YUAN SHIH-KAI,”

DETAINED AT PEKING.

[By courtesy of the "Shewng Po.")

Peking, sth January," On the 3rd inst., Yuan Shib-kal was to have taken the Express train to proceed to his native place, but as soon as bearrived at the railway station he was stopped from proceeding by officers acting under instrue tions from the Central Government.

SEVERE DENUNCIATIONS. TWENTY CHARGES., AGAINST YUAN.

FRIDAY JANUARY 8 1909.

NO VISITS

CHANG CHIHTUNG REFUSED

INTERVIEW

"[By crurtery of the "Shewng För

Peking, 5th January.

PRINCE CHING.

SUFFERING FROM BAD FOOT.

影

[By courtesy of the Sheung Po.")

Peking, 6th January, Prince Ching is also suffering from a bad foot, which is getting wome

On the and lust., after the issue of the

On the 5th lost after the Grand Council Imperial Decree ordering the retirement. of Yuan Shih-kai, Chang Chih-tung and Luk lors left their office, they called at the Telm-lum, on leaving the office of the Grand residence of the Prince to inquire after his Council, proceeded to call on Yuan Shih-health, but is Highness refused to receive

them, kai, who refused to see them.

PRINCE CHING.

· PROSPECTIVE RETIREMENT. }/

[ By-courting of the "Sheung Po

Peking, Sth January. The moment Prince Ching heard of the retirement of Yuan Shilikai he applied for sick leave,

It is reported that it is his intention to withdraw from participation in, State affairs altogether,

PROVINCIAL VICEROYS.

CONFIDENTIAL TELEGRAMS FROM YUAN SHIRKAT

[By courtesy of the" Sheung Po!]

Peking, 5th January, On the and inst., after the promulgation of the Imperial Decree concerning himself, Yuan Shih-kal despatched confidential telegrams to certain Viceroys and Gov

ernors.

HSU SHI-CHANG,

DENOUNCED BY A CENSOR.

Peking, 5th January. certain censor has dengunced Viceroy

The Central Government has deputed certain officials to investigate the charges.

A DENUNCIATORY MEMORIAL.

PRINCE IMPLICATED. {By courtesy of the "Sheung. Po"}

Peking, stli January.

In his memorial denouncing Yuan Shih- kaj, Kong Chun-lum made reference to the coup d'etat in Peking (1896) whereid: y cer- tain Prince was implicated.

FEELING AGAINST YUẢN

SHIH-KAL

THREE TIMES DENOUNCED. Dy courtesy of the "Shrung Po."]

Peking, 5th January,

The various censors in Peking have denounced Yuan Shih-kai-three times, em- ploying strong language in their indictments.

EX-VICEROY SHUM.“,

PROBABLE VICEROY OF CHIHLL

By courtesy of the ", Po."]

Sheung

Peking, str January,

It is the intention of the Central Gov- ernment to transfer Yuan Hai-sheung to Peking and to appoint in his place Shum Chun-hsen (ex-viceroy of Canton) as Viceroy

of Chibli.

CHINESE BANK NOTES. FOREIGN MINISTERS' REPRE- SENTATIONS.

By courtesy of the "Skong Po."]

"Peking, 5th January.' The Foreign Ministers in Peking-have- notified the Waiwupu that Chinese Bank- notes in circulation are becoming more nu- merous and that the Chinese Government must guarantee them before they can be accepted.

SIR CHEN TUNG.

A PERSONA GRATA.

[By courtesy of the "Sheung Po,"

Peking, 6th January, Viceroy Chang Jen-chun has telegraphed to the Central Government that Sir Chen- Tung Liang-chen's period of mourning (for his mother) has expired and that his services should be retained in Canton as director general of the Canton-Hankow Railway.

The Viceroy has also asked that no reduction .be made in Sir Chea Tung's emoluments,

An Imperial Decree has been issued sanctioning Viceroy Chang's request.

CANTON-HANKOW.

RAILWAY.

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BRANCH LINES,

"[By countery of the "Shaung Po*]

Peking, 6th January.

It is proposed by the Ministry of Posts and Communications that the branch lines. of the Canton-Hankow Railway, should be placed under the management of officials.

H.E. Chrog Chih-tung, Superintendent: General of the Railway, does not approve of such an arrangement.

YUAN SHIH-KAI,--

DEPARTURE FROM PEKING.

[By courtesy of the "Sheng Po

Peking, 6th January.

As already reported, Yuan Shih-kal-wan stopped, the other day, at the railway cation Just as he was about to leave Peking, by

IMPERIAL ALLOWANCES,

EXPENDITURE TOTAL FIXEI [By courtesy of the Sharing Ed"};

Peki 8th January, The Prince Regent has given directions to the Grand Council and the Ministry the Imperial Household to fix the allowances for members of the Imperial family.

YUAN SHIH-KAI'S

RETIREMENT."

of Tia 8 per mensem, While II. E. Chang Chibstung: wai Viceroy of the Canton pros? vinci ho secured the services of Mr. Liang as his interpreter and translator. Mr. Liang ro milaed in, this seivice as long. His Excels leucy CBang Chih tung was in Canton and fole lowed him when he was transferred to become Viceroy At Wachapg. Here be remalued many yarns and became well known to the member of the Consular_staffu, of various nations an wall ar to the foreign, residents of Hankow, He cautioned his Chinese studier/vary/cille HE. Chang Chih-tung was called to Paking gently and became proficient in them. When and H. E. Tunn, Fang was Acting Viceroy At Wachang Mr Ling" was recommended 4gb to Feking for Imperial audience and since that time bis promotion has been very. rapid. He filled the position of Customs: Tao-

at Tientsin, was Hest to Kiaugsi Province after the Nanchany Missionary troubles, was later appointed Provincial Treasurer at Kiangal and has been all through'the various grades in the Board of Foreign Affairs till he became Vice-President, and, now, on the retirement of his former chiel, becomes Acting-Pre- ofsident of this important Board. In his new

position he takes precedence over the pr didents .all other, boarden and sext to Grd. Councillors is one of the most im- portmes in the Government. His Excel lencang is a man of quiet, kindly tempers. ['menjad is very popular with all who know bimexte lately passed throughout Shanghai of Bit way to Amoy to welcome the American Fleck and from Ampy proceeded to his home In Canton on a shot leave from which be war' récalled upon the deaths of their Majesties and Peking, 6th January,urned hastily to Poklog. His many frigode In consequence of the retirement of Yuan among, in coronalities will with him con- tinued success in his dése, appointment sod Shih-kai, the various Foreign Ministers in Will he certain that their hopes will not be die» Peking have wired to their respective Gov-appointed:" ernments suggesting that China should be asked the reason, why such a step has been taken...

FOREIGN MINISTERSS

[By courtesy of the "Shoảng

THE OPIUM CONFERENCE.

U. S. DELEGATE SUBSTITUTED.

[From Our Own Correspondent.]

1-3banghai, 7th January,

Mr. Charles Denby, United States Can- sul-General at Shanghai, has been appointed American Commissioner to the Opium Con ference to be, held on the 1st February.

Mr. Denby replaces. Dr. Tennsy, whose services are required at Peking.

-AMERICAN COURT.

REOPENS NEXT MONTH.

[From Our Own Correspondent.]"

Shanghal, 7th January, 2.55 p.m.. The United States Court in China re- opens at Shaoghal on the 24th February, 1909.

·CHINESE POSTAL RIGHTS,

PROPOSED RECOVERY. [By courtesy of the "Sheung Po”||

Peking, 6th January, The Ministry of Posts and Communica- tions is determined to recover China's Postal rights after China New Year.

YUAN SHIH-KAI.

REPORTED QUITE WELL- [By courtesy of the "Sheung PoL).

Peking, 7th January. On the 5th inst., a certain foreigo. Minister (Mr. Ijuin) returned to Peking by train.

At the railway station. he met. Yuan Shih- kai and observed that His Excellency was going about as usual without exhibiting any signs of a bad foot.

A DAMAGING MEMORIAL. HIGH OFFICIALS. IMPEACHED.

By courtesy of the "Shoung-PoLJ

Peking, 7th January.

PRINCE CHING.

REFUSES VISIT OF INQUIRY, [By courtesy of the "Sheung Po

Peking, 7th January, The Prince Regent directed the.Grand Councillors to proceed and inquire after Prince Ching's healthided

His Highness, however, declined to re câive them.

YEUNG SHI-CHANG DECLINES HONOUR OF YUAN 'SHIH-KAPS: VISIT.

[By courtesy of the Shoung Po."}

Peking, 7th January,

On the 3rd inst., Yuan Shih-rai proceeded to Tientsio to confer with Viceroy Yeung Shi-chang, but the latter declined to receive. the ex-Grand Councillor.

Whereupon Yuan Shih-kai-hastened back to Peking.

RESIGNATION.

YUẨN SHIH KAI'S, SÖN QUITS OFFICE.

[By courtesy of the " Shting Pe

Peking, 7th January: In consequence of the redrement of his father (Yuan Shih-kai), 'Yuss Hak Teng tendered his resignation from one of the secretaryships of the Ministry of Industry, Agriculture and Commerce.

It is reported that, he did so on a hiat being given him by a certain Prince.

TANG SHAQVI IN AMERICA.

THE LATE EMPEROR'S MESSAGE.

Washington, December ai "Long may your excellency enjoy good health and happiness; may the American pop- pla be ever blessed with prosperity and peace y these are our heartfelt wishes SA

These are the sentiments expressed in the Emperor of Chios to the President, handed concluding sentence of the letter from the late

him to-day by: Tang Shao Yĩ, the apacial. Chiệ nesa Ambarsador, thanking the United Stater Government for the remission of $14,000,000 or the indemnity guaranteed by: Chios" for dam- ages resulting from the Boxer rebellion.

The presentation of the latter took place in the blue parlor of the White House at-2.30- o'clock this afternoon: Tang, who wAS KCCDIR.. panied to the White House by Prince Trai Fo, as Erst secretary, and a dozen other members In Kong Chun-lum's memorial denoune, of his suite, was introduced to the President, by cing Yuan Shih-kai, be implicated Prince Acting Secretary Adea of the State Depart Ching, Young Shi-chang, Hsu Shi-changment, in the absence of Mr. Root, who wLE two vice-presidents of Ministries, and a confined to his home by ladisposition. The

letter from the late Emperor was as follows: certain Governor "***

"The Emperor, of China toʻthe President of the United States of America, gresting:

** YUAN SHIH KAI.

REFUSED TO RECEIVE VISITORS.

[By couriery of the Sheung Po."]

Peking, 7th January, After his retirement Yuan Shih-kai refused to receive any visitors except Prince Ching and Prince Ching's son.

"Mr. Presidenta China her always `máin- tained the most fripadly relations"with the United States, since the establishment of inter- Course between the two countim. By taking, the initiative in proposing remission of par ting of the ledematy prided by t your excellency has won the respect mankind for magnanimity, and just difling Furthermore, the Congress bas, girth signal. pront of friendliness by giving affect to your excellency's recommendations, lo sincere re- cognition of this generous action, we heraby MINISTRY OF POSTS appoint Tang Shuo. Yi, an official with the

rank of President of a Minilty sąd Governor- of "the province of Fung" Tito, 'sn="special":" PRESIDENT CHAN DENOUNCED.

Ambassador to proceed to the. United. States, for the purpose," of presenting this -- [By courtesy of the " Bheung Fo"}"

our letter. "We have always placed "entire confidence in his eminent ability, clear pers Peking, 7th January, A certain censor has denounced. HE tion and sterling integrity. We have specially commended him, in the discharge of his dațien, Oban Pik, president of the Ministry of Posto convey to your excellency the expression of and Communications,

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WAIWUPU.

THE PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENT. [By courtesy of the " Sheung Bo!!]

Peking, 7th January. It was on the recommendation of Grand Councillors Chang Chib-tung and Na Tang that Liang Tun yen was promoted to the post of president of the Ministry of Foreign Affai

H. R. LIANG TÜM-YEM.

our grateful thanks and testly to chr lawing friendship. It is our hope that the relations of the ewa 'Countries will be further strengthened by mutual confdance, Long way your excel- feecy enjoy good health and happiness may the American people be over blamed with pre- posca." :!Thasa ure" "our heatifait sperity and

**Given ön tös nịth day of iba sighth "moon in the thirty-fourth year of Kwang Han(Sept- ember 19, 1908.)ES

In presenting the letter Ambassador recalled that it was the lake by his late majesty to the Pr every lies of it breaches, friend will for the Government 20.. United States and voicus ibazaa Chlory Complong dara

The President replied briefy, saying in cen clusion: "I ask you to express so your [noversign and to the Chinese Gors appreciation and that of the Gov people of the United States; of the this special Embassy, which A freak manifestation of that secure bound ladga ol'(is) good will and Irienda MORRIS

btates and the Chinang's Lapas cherished sim of this Goyaran

His Excellency Liang Tuo yes, who now sec casds to the important position of Acting PM {{sident of the Wai Wo-po, her rise very rapidly

during the last five zyadru /Háṇiviane ofzo|| [By courting of tha" Showng Po.")"

band of Chinees,students whnespent loeveral

• CHANG CHIN-TUNG'S NŐMINER

Tears in the United States under the supery); Peking, sth Janitary,"

slon of Dr. Yong, Wing. After bit eaters to [By courtesy of the "Shong P1

Citind Mr. Llang was given a subordinate posj Consor, Kong Chen-lum has, in a memoriarintable

'tion in an 'office where his On the 5th Int., he left the capital, and malish language was of g Poking thiJamiary.al, denounced Yuan Shih-khi severely, It is proposed by the Grand Council to He has formulated twenty charges against proceeded by rall, to his nadve home), hļu) Finder Tour) 17 Cakan me

Family follow him fator,. recommend Chow Kalol Leung S4 or the ex-Grand Councilor.