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Telegrams.

“HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

SERVICE.

THE WAIWUPU.

DENOUNCED BY CENSORS. [By courtesy of the "Sheung Pt."].

Peking, 12th July,

The Censors have denounced the members of the Waiwupu for being in sympathy with foreigners.

CHIHLI OFFICIALS.

DENOUNCED BY NA TUNG.

[By courtesy of the" Shaung Po

Peking, 12th July. Acting Viceroy No Tung has denounced several Tuotais in the Chibli Province to the great joy of the gentry and people.

STUDENTS FOR AMERICA.

SELECTION TO BE MADE.

[By courtesy of the "Sheung to").

Peking, 12th July. The Waiwupu submitted a memo- rial on the 10th inst. wherein it is stated that, in the coming autumn, the Ministry will, in conjunction with the Board of Education, select and send students to America

TIBET.

PROMOTING INDUSTRIES.

[By courtesy of tu!* Sheung-Po."]

Peking, 12th July.

The Ambans of Tibet-Lin, Wan and Chiu-have submitted a joint memorial urging that Wu Kwok-lim and Cheung Yuk-nam be recalled to China for the purpose of devising means to promote industries in Tibet. An Imperial deeree bas boen is ued sanctioning this recommendation.

TUAN JANG..

DEPARTURE FOR PEKING.

[By courtesy of the "Sheung Po."}

--Peking, 12th July.: It is reported that Viceroy Toan Fang will start for Peking on the 15th inst.; but he has not made up his mind whether he will travel via Hankow or Shanghai.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

PRESIDENT'S CONTEMPLATED

RESIGNATION.

[By courtesy of the "Sheung Po"]

Peking, 12th July, The President of the Board of Education was to have resigned, but owing to the Prince Regent's per- suasion he was induced to cancel his leave of absence and has since resume ed his duties.

GOVERNOR, OF SHANTUNG.

ARRIVAL AT TIENTSIN.

'[By courtcry of the "Shoung Po.")

Peking, 12th July. The new Governor of Shantung has already arrived at Tientsin on his to Shantung.

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SHANGHAI TAOTAL.

INVESTIGATION IN ABEYANCE,

{By courtesy of the "Sheung Po】

Poking, 12th July.

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He has left the matter to be dealt with by his successor, Viceroy Chang Jen-chun.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY JULY 13 1909.

HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO Macao's Delimitation.

STEAMBOAT CO., LD.

HALF-YEAR'S PROFITS.

CHINESE COMMISSIONER'S RETURN,

COMMENCEMENT OF DELIBERATIONS

IN SIGHT.

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In accordance with his arrangemoots H.. E. Ko Yu-him, the special Chinese Commissioner for the dalimitation of Macao, arrived in the Oolony from Canton last night by the French steamer Paul Beau. His Excellency is accom

Subject to audit the Directors will recom¿ mend the following appropriation of profits at the half-yeaily meating in be held on the roth prox. Dividend of 1.25 per shire-$100,000; Write off book value of steämars," wharves and properties $30,000; Transfer to Depreciation and insurance. Fond. $10,000; 'Transfer to Special Repairs Fund $10,000 and carry for-panied by his suite. warl $21,170.or to-New Account.

TYPHOON COMINO.

The fallowing telegrams were received from the Manila Observatory at the American Cop sulate General:-

Am 19th July, 9.50 a.m 9am, Cyclone or typhoon East of Northern Luzon less than 300 miles distant moving NW.

·I p.m. NooD, Cyclons or typhoon crossing Northern Luzis. Moving W.N.W, or N.W.

GROCHK'S SHOP RANSACKED.

CHINESE BRAVE" SHOT DEAD NEAR

- SANCHUN,'

The deliberations of the Commission. were I unavoidably delayed owing to the Chinese Com- missioner's ceremoolal visit to Captop to tender congratulations to Viceroy Chang Jen-chun on the latter's promotion to the Liang Kiang Vico myalty. Just when the first sitting of the Com mission will be held; it has not yet been decided,

fe 1 is a fair presumption that is will not be long

conclave in order to reach a solution. of the vexed problem, to the mutual satisfaction of amity for over three centuries. the two nations that have lived in perfect

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China and Australia.

SWEEPING AWAY MISUNDER

STANDINGS.

PRACE AND GOODWILL,"

CONSUL GENERAL JŃ SYDNEY.

The first Chinese Consul-General for Austra lia (Mr. Lian Lau Huno) arrived in Sydney on ith alt from Melbours. The express was met at Strathfeld by Mr. Tong Chai Chib (edi. tor of the Tung Wah Times) and Rev, Young Hai, who gave the Consul an advance welcome just a foretaste of what awaited him at the Central station.

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FOR SHANGHAI, YOKOHAMA, KOBE AND, MOJI.

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GREGORY APCAR,” Captain S. H. Belson, will be despatched for the above Ports, ob MONDAY, the 19th.||

When the express drow up at the terminus there were fully 200 leading Chinese residents on the platform, including Mr. Ping Nam (pre-

Lee Chun (president of the Lin Yick Tong so cisty), Mr. Lean Fore (manager of the "Tung Wat Timas") Messrs, Chay Hing, Bas War, John Hos,and Chun See. Upon alighting from the car, three lusty cheers for the Consul Genestant, at 4 P.M. Koral were given at the instance of Mr. T..J. Law the Honorary secretary of the Chinese Mer chants Society. The Consul-General was then driven to the offices of the Chinese Merchants Suciety (Tung. Wak. Timer chambers), where au address of welcome was read by Mr. Ping Nam, on behalf of the merchants and Chinese, community.

This afternoon Senhor D. Cicatti, Assistant Portuguese Commissioner, called on B. Yu ilim at the latter's residence in “Glenealy" building..

· LOSS TO THE POLICE.

DEATH OF POGR old "LIGHTNING,”

Abulber reedition case-the second this week was heard in the Police Court, this afternoon, before Mr. F. A. Hozeland, when a shoemaker

The address set out that the Chinese realised named Lo Shun was charged with the commis-

Poor, old "Lightning," the favourite of the that it was the nation's good fortune to be gov sion of murder and armed robbery at Surachos, officers of the Central Police Station, is dead, erged at present by The Regent, Prince Chup, Chinese territory, on the night of 17th May, and his loss is felt by those with whom he had who bad the true welfare of his people at heart. 1979 Mr. H., L. Dennys, of the Crown maciated for a good maoy years. "Lightning." Reports of his affability, dignity and courtesy Solicitor's office, appeared far, the prosecution, the charge-room cot, was loved by all. A num had reached all subjects of China resident in The defendant pleaded not guilty and was ber of years, about fourteen years ago, "Light Australia, and they had every confidence that undefended. In this case, it will be remember-ning" first saw the light of day in the charge. be would carry out iba duties and responsibi- ed, a pang of between twenty and thirty men.

room at headquarters, and since that day helities attaching to the governance of the mighty including the defendant, it is alleged, forced an has been a faithful servant; and many of those empire of China in a manner that would meet entrance into the Tang, Fo gracer shop, in the to whom he had taken a dislike know the, with the approval of the people, Sun On district, on the night in question. power of "Lightning's" claws. He was, so lo They terroriked the shopkeeper and his fokis speak, the watchman of the charge-room. with their revolvers and, after ill-trasting them, dosacked the premises. The star was given as the robbers were leaving the premises, when they came into conflict with a number of "braves" who came to the rescue. A fight followed, with the result that one of the soldiers were shot dead. The robbers then decamped. The accused was traced to Hongkong. and located in Market Street, Hungbom, and arrested

The case was adjourned, after evidence was taked.

CANTON DAY BY DAY,

SHUFFLING OF OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS, "[From Our Own Correspondent.]\\

Canton; 12th-julya...”

"We are extremely pleased to think," the address went on, "that our claim to have a Consul-General stationed in the Commonweath has been recognised by the central Govern ment. Such recognition will increase our patriotism and devotion to our native land,"

A faw days ago the poor beast disappeared, after having his morning meal. A diligent search was made for hin, but without any suc ceas Then somebody suggested yesterday that he might be found under, the flooring of It was pointed out to the Consul-General that the charge-room, as one of the planks had during his stay in Australia he might be called been renewed a few days previously. And upon to handle questions that required much tact. hue enough "Lightning" was there-lying stiff in this respect the Chinese in Australia wanted and cold. The presumption is that "Light- to make his task as fight as possible, and not ning had eaten something which had dis to place bim in any embarrassing position. Therefore, the Consul could rest assured that agreed with him, and, knowing the end was ̈ncar, went to rest, afer very long coívico, in the any suggestion coming from him for their bet- charge-room-the place where he was born, terment would always receive their most ́eam- To show the affection' which the police had for est attention. It was trusted that the Consul- hím they had his remains sent to be cremated, General's presence in Australia would be the the ashes being buried later in the compound" || maaas of sweeping away the misunderstand. of the station;

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OPIUM SMUGGLING

ALLEGED BRIBERY OF CUSTOMS OFFICERE,'

A 'Melbourne despatch of 18th ult, says: Summonses have been served on several per

· B.E. Wu Seung Lum took over the seal of office yesterday at 1 pm. in the afternoon as Acting Viceroy of the Liang Kwang provinces from H.E, Chung Jen Chua. Both the Acting Provincial Tressurar Shun Trang, Tung and the Acting Provincial Educational Commissons, charging them with having attempted to sioner Cheung Sik Fan assumed charge of their bribe Custom officers to neglect their duty, to respective offices on the same day at 8 am, in prevent opium being landed fromthe ss. Chang

the morning.

'ME. CHANG'S DEPARTURE POSTPONED,

who at first intended to leave Canton on the ft in ascertained that E. Chang Jea' Chup, 18th instant for Nanking to take up his new appoinment as Viceroy of the Liang Kian provinces, has now postponed his departure to the 29th instant, owing to exigencies of busi ness, principally in connection with the Fratas Islands dispute and the delimitation of Macso. For the latter question H.E. Chang Jen Chun's presence is of a necessity required at Canton, till the negotiations have been completed,

AN ALLEGED AVIATOR.

A certain person named Ya Chik Hing, who has lately returned to China from foreign countries, kas now submitted through Mr. Yo Kio Yiu to the Trotai for the Develop meat of Native Industries a petition informing" him that he has perfected methods for build- ing bo airship, a plan of which has been for warded to the Taolai for his examination. In' reply the Taolai asked the petitioner to first build a machine with a view to conducting a trial at his own cost, and, if the test turns out satisfactory, the investor will be recommended to the Government.

MINISTER TO BELGIUM,

H.E. Yeung Shu, the Chinese Minister-elect to Belgium, arrived bere from Hongkong yas, ́terday on a short visit before proceeding to

Europe to take up his new appointment,

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THE BANK LINE, LIMITED, NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

STEAMSHIP," KUMERIC,” N FROM TACOMA, VANCOUVER, YOKO- HAMA, KOBE, MOJI and MANILA,

THE above Steamer having arrived, Con- signees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersigna ture and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense... any case whatever. —No Fire-Insu-ance-will be affected by us in

DODWELL & CO., LIMITED, Agents,

Hongkong, 13th July, 1909.

ANTI-OPIUM OFFICIAL TEST.

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Owing to reports that they have received, the Anti-Opium Commissioners have decided to transfer to Peking for rigid examination and The Consul-General, replying, said it was test the following officials:The Provincial gratifying to him, as representative of the Em Treasurers in the Hunan, Hupeb, Chékiang pire of China, to hear their sentiments of loyalty and Kweichow provinces, the Provincial Judges towards the land of their birth. This was as, of Shoasi, Shansi and Kwelchow provinces, iko they were aware, the first year of the reign of Tadtais at Siangyanglu, Hupeh, Ningpo, Chang- Emperor, Hauan Tong, Mr. Liang was chouto, Fukien, Kwaitong, Kwaicbow pro pleased that there was every indication of a vinces. Anyone of these officials found at this peaceful era before them. The present Regent, test to be opium smokers will be recommended as representing the new regime, had already for dismissal from bis post. shown in himself. a.strong combination of in-With regard to the entire probibition of sufficient guarantee for the prosperous career Kansu, Szechuan and Kaeichow provinces will telligence and energy, which stood as a poppy plantation, the limit for the Shenti, of the nation. Before long they would have the be the 5th year of suda Tung, whilst the pleasure of seeing the inauguration of compul: period for all other provinces will be the end sory education in the land of their birth. Cor of the present year. Any violation of this pro- Particulars of the statements made by the ruption in official circles was now yielding to bibition will be. severely dealt with.-N. C. D. officers were forwarded by the Victorian Collec a more honest and progressive administration News, for (Mr. Smart) to the Central Customs, Admi|| under the strong hand of the Regent. The nistration-after an unsuccessful raid had been problem of finance was also receiving due con- made on the Chan,sha-and then the Law sideration by the Government,-while the ro». Department investigated the circumstances, form in currency had also made substantial pro- and as the result of the inquiry fo-day, action gress. The Regent was most active is the pre- was taken by the Commonwealth Crown Soli-paration of farms for the establishment of Con. citor, on the instruction of the Minister for stitutional Government, and the re-organisation(Mr. Lian Lan Heus) was entertained at din

It will be remembered that certato Customs ral weeks ago by two or more individuals to officers stated that an attempt was made seva bribe them to allow parcels of opium to be secretly landed when the Chaupata was last in

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MISHAP ON THE “CHINA”

·Chema Muk, a foreman of coólies residing at The bursting of ac'ammonia pipe on June 7 5. Elgin Street, paid a visit to a miner, Chan in the China's refrigerating apparatus filled the Yau, who is employed on the Canton-Kowloon linet's staterooms with the pungent gas and Railway, on the 7th instant. When Cheng caused a panic among the passengers, some of took his departure, Chan discovered that his whom were rendered unconscious and were bor had been forced open and $100 in notes saved from fatal asphyxiation only by the missing. A repurt to the Sham-shui-po police promptness with which they were dragged into fellowed, and Cheng was arrested yesterday, the fresh air. The liner arrived at San Frap with a portion of the money in his possession, cisco on June 8.,:~ On being charged with theft in the Police Court, to-day, and on being found guilty, he is sentenced by Mr. F. A. Hezsland to suffer three months' imprisonment and sx

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of the post-office. The army and pavy were ner last evening, at the Chinese Merchants' also malters which claimed bis attention. Society's rooms (Tung Wah Times-chambera), C'

While rejoicing at the inauguration of the by the leading Chinese business men of the naw order of things, it must not be forgolten, city, reports the Sydcey Daily Telegraph of the Consul General said, that after all, the ulti8th ult: The room was packed, and Mr. Ping male success of these schemes must rest upon themselves. This was a critical time for their

Nam presided.

(CAPITAL PAID UPS,150,000) Loans on Mortgage of House Property, &c. Goods received on Storage, Advances made on Merchandise), Loans made on the Provident System.

(Rates and Particulars on application),

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The dinner was served in orthodox Oriental Empire, and the destiny of the nation was in style, and comprised fully a dozen courses, their own bands. With opportunity before many of which were foreign to the ordinary them, and the tremendous responsibility upon Australian palate. It began with roast almonde them, it behoved them as a people to see that preserved eggs, pickled chicken, and some half their cherished diasms were not turned into, deren other comestibles (which served as failure by indifference and selfishness; but appetisers), together with a liberal supply of rather that by general co-operation and a true "sam-sa" (a pungent Buid distilled from rice). spirit of altruism, they might help to further Steamed chicken preceded beche-de-mar; then their national well-being and elevate their na-

came shark's fins, bird's west soup (the con- PEAK TRAMWAYS COMPANY tion, to the pinnacle of strength and prosperity. comitants of which cost 30s an olince), trans- The Coniul-General, who is a mandarin of parent fish, chicken and ham, roast duck, ez- the second degree, and in his 38th year, was educated at Queen's College, Hongkong, and sweetened cakes, and a variety of strange dishes. sence of sweetened almonds, jam cakes, and he was also a tutor at the same Academy. In The banquet was on the lines of that given to 1899 he joined the teaching staff of the Tientsin the late Duke of Connaught when he was enter University, but owing to the Boxer War, intained by the Chinese residents of Hongkong. 1900, he went back to Hongkong, which ke left in the following year for Shanghai, where te joined the Treaty Revision Court. Mr. Liang was also connected with the administra tion of the Imperial railways. At the beginning clagos he was transferred to the province of Kwang-Tong, as a member of the Board of Föreign Affairs, After three years', service in 'Mr. Lian was very gratified to find during the this capacity, Mr. Linog was appointed to the short period he had been in Sydney that the Chinese residents were of 'u homogeneous die- position—that they had agreed to differ, and set

MASH MEETING IN MASONIC-HALL..

The King of England" were given from the The toasts of "The Emperor of China and

chair, and were received with cheers,

of his health, said he not only looked upon the The Consul General; responding to the losst entertainment as a personal compliment, but

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as a tribute of loyalty to the Emperor of China 5.45 pm: and 9 p. 45 p. 10 11,19 AM.

aside all faction rivalry in the national cause, Confucius, remarked the Connol-General, said,

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Viceroy Tuan Fung has not yet under date of June 25, the Japanese Minister the time they reached the saloon entrance pan. Post of Consul-General for Australia, reported on the allegations preferred ofEducation sanctioned the schome to establish demonium had turned loose there. The rath A mass meeting of Chinese residents was a Commercial Faculty in the Tokio Imperial of vapour filled the big dining ball, and table held in the Masonic-hall in the evening, under against. Trai Nai-huang, the Shang- University. It will be remembered that manners were forgatten in the compablonway the-presidency of Mr. Ping Nam. The Con- "Whas I walk along the street with two others 12.00 Noon to 100 p.mi.lvary so minutas,

this scheme of establishing a leading to the upper deck. id of conventing the Tokio Higher the fresh air, the ship's officers were dragelig Several Chinese residents having spoken, the them, but as to their bad qualities I will avoid Commercial-Faculty at the Uciparsity, in- While the breakfast party was climbing to sul General took the opportunity of addressing they will serve me as my teachers. As to their his countrymen on matters of national interest, good qualition, 1 will select them and follow Commercia School Inte Commercial women, and children from the staterooms and Cullege, which, in conjunction with the pro- helping them on deck, where, in record time, meeting broke up with cheers for the Emperor them." Mr. Lian asked his fellow.countrymen pssed abalition of the Post-Graduate cours at the whole company of passengers was soon and the Consul General-Sydney Daily to accept this teaching, and. Avoid all the

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temptations to which they might be pronë or | the students of the latter fastitution. Even-

Meanwhile, the engineers had sbut off the

subjected. They would then command; the tuilly the Government postponed the bolition Row of ammonia, and by 9 o'clock the air in

respect and asleep of their fellow-mans, and be the variops provinces are, forma of gambling of the Po-Graduate course for alx years, the saloon (wasį sufičjintly,cinarpd for those

a'crédit to the land of their adoption, as wall ai and against strict mora prisciples, these should but refaxed to, abandon the remainder of its | who fait like it to resume the suddenly abade | ploits on arriving back in London." He has bringing konour to the land from whence they

Fanglished by the Gareraniant. 200

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GRAND Councillor Na Tung recently made's suggestion to the sdict that as the lotteries in

the School, brought about the recast-strika of

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LIEUTENANT, Shackleton received 400 tals grams of congratulation open bis Antarctic ex-

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