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Telegrams.

'HONGKONG.' TELEGRAPH"

SERVICE.

TANG SHAO-Yİ

DENOUNCED BY A.ÇENSOR.

{Py courtesy of the " Sheung P6,"]

Peking, 11th August

A certain Censor has donounced Viceroy Tuan Fang,

After perusal of the memorial the Prince Regent became suspicious and gave direc- tione to. Viceroy Chang Jen-chun to investi- gate and report.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY AUGUST 12. 1909

FIRE AT CANTON.

TWELVE BUILDINĠE DESTROYED.

[From Our Own Correspondent]

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Canton, th August.

At o'clock last night a fire broke out in a shop in the Western suburb. At the time of the outbreak there was a strong wind blowing and consequently the con flagration in a short space of time spread over a large ares and huge tongues of flame hot out into the air for a considerable dis tauce. No assistance was al band to combat the flames until fully half-an-bour had passed, when the various fire brigades arrived on the scene io render their services. The fire. fighters exhibited great pluck to their efforts to extinguish the fire and with the co-operation of a pumber of employees from the Cantor Waterworks, soon got the flames under control." were destroyed and several others in the ial vicinity where the fire bad occurred were moto or less damaged. Fortunately, no loss of life has been reported.

ANTUNG-MURDEN. RAILWAY.

JAPANESE STATEMENT.

We (Shanghai Mercury) have received from Mr. Eitaki, the Japanese Consul-General, the Railway question:- following statement on the 'Autung-Mukden

between Antung and Mukdes was built by It will be remembered that the light railway Japan during the late war, for military purposes, wholly unsuited for ordinary commercial As the line was constructed in haste, it was

purposes,

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When the South Manchurian Railway was transfered to the Japanese Govaca, | ment, the necessity of a connecting link between that line and the Korean system became apparent, and, according to Article VI of the Supplementary Agreement

NAVAL REORGANISATION. A result of the fire twelve buildings in alto-the-Munchurian Convention of Peking

SHANGHAI TRADE. ·

the right to maintain the military railway in of 1995, it was agreed that Japan not only bad

make it fit for the conveyance of merchandise question but she was to improve it so as to

of all nationals, or, in other words, to transform a purely military line into a commercial rail.

way.

SHANGHAI SENSATION.

ARREST OF CONSULAR OFFICIALS".

To-day's Advertisements.

A'sensation was caused in the Settlement to- day, reports the Shanghai Mercury of 7th. inst, when it became known that Mr. Chan. IN THE MATTER OF THE GOODS OF Engelbracht, formerly Marshal and Clerk of the U.S. Consulate-General, had been arrested

trict Attorday, U.S. Count for China. The on an information filed by Mr. A. Baskett, Dis. ebarge is that of embezzlement, alleged to have session of consular and government monies at been committed by the accused whilst in pos-

the time of bis holding the office of Marshal. The arrest was made yesterday afternoon on an American Consular warrant and the accused was taken before the Consular Authorities where, after a preliminary examination; he was released on bail of $1,000 gold, The case will be beard next Wednesday at 10 am, at the US-Copular-Court.

CHINA'S SCHOOLS.

A.S. LATTA; Deceased.

Katsang," who died at Sas on the 2nd ALL Claims against the Estate of the late A. S LATTA, Chief Engineer, S.S. August, should be sent to the undersigned before the 11th day of Septembar, 1959.

C. W. BECKWITH, Lieutenant, R.N., Harbour Master. Hongkong, zib August, 1909... [588

NOTICE..

TT is hereby notified that the portion of the Wong Nei-Chong-Recreation-Ground known as the Military Football Ground, plot E, will be CLOSED for Repairs from the 16th instant until the 1st.of November, 1909,

P. N. H. JONES, Director of Public Works. Public Works Department,

Hongkong, 12th August, 1009

HOW FUNDS TO BE RAISED.

[By courtesy of the Sheung Po"]

Peking, 11th August, Duke Tsai, president of the Ministry of Finance, and Prince Ching have, arrived at the conclusion that. 70 per cent. of the funds required for the reorganisation of the Navy must be provided by all the Provinces and the remaining 30 per cent. must bewaised by July, which still carries out the theory of a late given a wide detour, and steep gradients and short to-day, says a recent San Francisco exchange. 10 the English universities.

subscription among the Chinese residing in foreign couturies ang also in China itself.

Duku Tsai and Prince Ching, will hold a consultation with Admiral Sal and then eubmit a memorial.

TIBEL.

AMBAN'S REPORT.

[By charter of the "Showing Po

Peking, 11th August,

Lunyi, Amban in Tibet, has reported that he has infportant matters concerning Tibet which he desires to lay before the Govern ment in person.

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An Imperial edict has been issued direct isg, the Amban' to proceed to. Peking

PRESS LAJES

AMENDMENT CONTEMPLATED,

By courtesy of the Shewing. Po."]

Peking, rath August. The Prince Regenisis conferring with the Grand Council with a view to amend, the "Press Laws.

TANG SHAO-YI,

AND BONAN GOVERNORSHIP,

[By courtesy of the "Sheung Po."}

_Peking, 11th August. Prince Ching has recommended Tang Shao yi for appointagent as Governor of Ronan..

Messrs. Noel, Murray and Co.'s report on the Shanghai Piece Goods Trade says:----

It seems that, we are now in the midst of the

dull, hol period that is usually associated with

season this year. If that is so there may be a

ACCJUBI to some

extent

better chance for a satisfactory Autumn demand, the possibilities of which have not put in any appearance as yet. Meanwhile the market remains in a deadly dull state, no sales of any importance being made from first hat ds. The continued hot weather may for the apathy being shown by buyers at the moment, caus. ing as it does great anxiety concerning the standing crops. We learn from Native sources, however, that the crops in Shantung are turn- ing out much better than expected at first from their stunted appearance, asahibaugh the stalks are dwarfed the cars are large and foll: It is to be hoped this may be the experience is other parts of the Country. Very conflicting news comes from Manchuria. There are many reports of serious floods in populous neighbourhoods, while on the other hand it is reported the crops as a whole are in excellent condition and sear ly..ready for harvesting. If other conditiens were favourable to foreign trade there would not be much to complain about, but the dominance of the Japanese interests all over the country is so marked, fostered as they are by banking and -transport facilities, other goods are getting a

very poor show,

There is rather less anxiety regarding floods at Hankow and other River Paris, but orders for fresh supplies are very slow in coming down. Clearances and shipments of former are going on quite satisfactorily to most of our purchases, including Auction Cargo, however,

dependencies.

The existing Antung-Mukden Military Rail way has a total length of 188 miles and a gauge of a feet 6 inches.

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CHINESE STUDENTS,

GERMANY MORE LIKELY TO DRAW THEM, SAYS MR. VEN OF COLUMBIA.

EXCHANGE OF LECTURES,

Seaking to establish a close working agree. ment, an interchange' of lecturers and creditu for courses of study between the schools of China and the University of Washington, Miss Ida K. Graenlee, as instructor of English in To avoid the construction of tunnels and brid- the university; Ng Nei-hong and Stanley T.. yes, for which there was no time, the line was. Dong will sail for the Orient on the Minnesota

"No, China will not send many students naturally frequent danger of derailment. The made with a view of determining just what Chinese must look to the future, not to the and shorp curves, so owing to these defects there' A study of the schools of China is to be conservative-too much Greek and Latio. The They are too

bauling capacity of the locomotives is very branches are taught and how thorough the prepast." This is the view of Mr. H. L. Yep, a small, three or four cars constituting a maxi-paration. Then a comparison will be made bright and clever young Chinese student who mum train pad in some portions of the line with the work done there and the requirements recently received his degree of arts from where the grades are steep, trains have to be at the university, and an effort made to deter divided into two or more separate bauls. The mine jest where a graduate from the Chinese fareigo educational policy of his Government Columbia University. He was discussing the speed capacity of the engines is also necessari schools should begin, to what class, and with fy, very low while travel on the line by night is what amount of credit for work done in China.

aud of what practical value this was likely to impracticable. Transit between Actung and An effort will be made to interest the schools of

be to China. Mukden requires two full days.

the Orient in the university,, and, if possible, establish an interchange of lecturers between the university and the schools of China. Mr. Nei-boog is a student at the goiversity, and Mr. Dong a student at the Lincoln High School. Both have been in Miss Grecalee's classes in English, and the three have made a study of

It was to remove these defects and to make the road available and efficient for commercial purposes that the improvement stipulation was inserted in the said Supplemetary Agreement of 1905.

the situation..

- ROYS AS INTERPRETERS.

By the opening of the Mukden Fusan Line, another route will be established for intercon tinental intercourse between Europe, Japan, and the Far East generally. The new route

The two Chinese boys will act as interpreters will have the advantage of reducing the sea

for Miss Greenlee, who will make a personal voyage to bott, but in order to make the route effective and useful it is necessary that it shall appeal to Prince Chua, regent during the min have the sacie gauge and efficiency as they of the child Emperor of China. Nie-hong Korean and the South Manchurian Railway, ed reforms in the education of the Chinese, and and Dong will point out to the prioce the need systems, to which the route under consider the great benefit that would be secured from as ation, will be the connecting link,

Improvements which are absolutely essential interchange al lecturers between the University include the building of bridges, baring of un-of Washington and the schools of China.

The Chinese boys believe that the most good bels, straightening and grading of the line, "bid the changing of the gauge similar to the Korean Cap be obtained by appealing direct to the and South Manchurian says follow that course. They hope that the prince regent, and the little party has decided to

shortened, time of transit between Antung and With these improvements the distance will be

Mukden 'reduced from two full days to eight or nine hours and the general cfficiency of the linear to those in American schools will be given will he established. Without them the Rail-to the Chinese boys and girls. They wish to way will remain as at present entirely useless have many more Chinese youths and girls for commercial purposes..

sent to be United States to be educated, in Larder that they form a nucleus for educa-

tional institutions to be established in China.

schools in China, where courses of study simi will follow their advice and establish bigh

HODES OF THE PARTY,

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"We hope to aid this movement by going to

all of the studies taught in similar institutions the regent," said Stanley T. Dong yesterday, The high schools of China should comprise of learning in this country. There are at pre sent many Chinese students in this country.

Mr. Yen's place of residence is, catalogued as the Chinese Legation, Washington, D. C., as he is under the-suparvision of the Chinese Ambassador, being one of about one hundred United States at their Government's, expanse. and fifty Chinese at present studying in the

About as many more are scattered among the American universities, studying and support- ing themselves."

Intimations.

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China is looking forward to a reformation," LIGHT AND be said, "aad this is proved by the very fact that she sends out at the Government's expense men to study the science of government in the leading universities of the most progressive countries."

He was of the opinion, however, that Ger- many is to draw more Chinese students in the future. This is due partly to the fact that Ger- msd'influence is very strong in northern Obine,.

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where there are extensive Lierman settlements BEVERAGE. but it is due more in the realization of the Go- ciples are more adaptable to it at present than vernment that the German monarchical prin-

the democracy of the United States, or you

These young students, of scientific govara ment thoroughly realize the seriousness of their work. It seems strange to Mr. Yen that the average American student has no definito vim. throughout his college career, but goes through some kind of course, merely because it is a The Japanese 'Government with a view to

family custom. Three of the Chinese who re- make the Antung-Mukden Railway available as soon as possible as a connecting liak bo-

ceived degrees from Columbia had already tween the Korean and South Manchurian

dona undergraduate work io native colleges

entered into private negotiations with Chinas

Shan from Nanyang College, Shangbai; and leading up to an equivalent to our 1. A.; Mr. systems in the great intercontinental trunk line

Yen from St. John's, Shanghai; Witeen 8. As this proved abortive the Imperial Govern

V. K. Wellington Koo from ment officially proposed to China in January

Shanghai, They were all enrolled under St. John's,

line. The proposal having been agreed to the

the faculty of political science and studied Japanese and Chinese Commissioners made becoming modernized. That is as it should constitutional law, administrative law; -in- and agreed upon a joint survey, of the pre China is profiting by it. By going directly to logy. Mr. Yen expects to spend two more be. A period of enlightenment is now here and ternational law, political economy and socio- posed toute with the exception of a small sec- the fountain pead for what we wish I think we years in study, possibly in Germany. Then tion some twenty miles in length, between Mukdek and Chephsiangian This work we can do something to help on the movement. completed early in April and stepswers imme.

"If more students are sent to América to. dately taken to report the result to the Chi-eard the language, the modern ideas and the Desc Government. As; however, the routa be will benefit by it, I and my associates hope

country. advanced civilization_of_this_cogotry, China tween Mukden and Chebghsiangiao

The Prince Regent, however,, desires to f 6.8od. in Liverpool and 12.60 cents in New last to dispatch Commissioners to survey the They are. learning modern ideas and China is

Sigce Manchester elected to adopt short time prices have steadily stiffened there and widened the margin between that market and This in staple goods, the advance in some classes being as much as fifteen peace, Prospects here do not warrant any such enhancement in prices on this side; so transactions are likely to be much curtailed, The raw staple is being ordinary manner, and points once more to the manipulated on the home markets in an extra influence of the gambling element. During the interval- Mid-American has been up to

Yord, to-day the quotations come 6.688, and 12,12 cents respectively, and this is face of the Bureau reports of 71.9 as the condition of the crop at the sad of July. The larget quotation for Egyptian at Liverpool was 7/164, +

The Manchester expo far last month of Plain Cation was forty million yards to Hong. kong and China, a very fall supply." Dyed and Printed goods arealso heavy, amely 13,400,000 yards and 2,700,000 yards respectively, Ship- The Waiwupu has notified the Frenchments of Woollens and Yarn-are a good deal Minister to appoint a time to discuss the over the average. question of the proposed establishment of a Chinese consulate at Ho-how.

offer the appointment to Lum Shiu-ning,

HO-HOW

CHINESE CONSULATE PROPOSED.

· [By courtesy of the “ Shimug Pe")

Peking, 11th August.

THE BRITISH MUSEUM.

FACTS ABOUT THE GREAT INSTITUTION,

nual return of the British Museum issued on 20th ult.

During the year 1958 743,413 persons visited

the Museum,

Room.

There were 231,544 visits to the Reading The total number of visits made by the pub lic to the Natural History Museum deslug the your was $17,043, as compared with 497,437 in ` 1907—no increase of 19,606.

remained

to be discussed between the two Governments, the Imperial Government, in order to prevent

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10 saduro such things. I believe we will be successful. We shall be away about six months

and then I shall return to resume my siedies

here.

WIRELESS IN SHANGHAI.

The activity in the Yarn market is the most unnecessary delay, proposed to the Chinese refreshing feature at present, with prices spar Government to commence work on that por ing away above anything that was thought pos- tion of the line east of Cheshsinagtad, which

China should have a much larger navy than sible a short time ago. When it is considered had been duly surveyed, leaving the Mukden she now has. The present ravy does not what these Spinnings lay down at when they Cheahsindgran section for subsequent examina. bold its own with those of other nations. reach their desti ations it would have beention and adjustment, and they announced their My brother was Dáng Shi Chong, an admiral of thought the woven article would have had the desire to begin the purchase of the land re-

the Chinese navy, during the Chinese Japanese preference. It is not reported that the great quired for the railway.

war. He met death then and his statue is in Fire in Onka has caused any loss or inter- China, having recourse to her well known the collection of Chidese heroes. I want China Many interesting facts are given in the on-ruption in the Yarn trade. The Local produc policy of obstruction and procrastination, evaded to have a modern wavy. I want the navy of

tion is holding its own.

the just and reasonable demands of Japan and China to be as moders as that of any other practically at a standstill, two whole-day Bank

Businessprivately during the interval has been raised questions regarding the police authority country. If our mission is roccessful in secur- in the railway zanes and the withdrawal of railing the necessary appropriation for a navy we owing to the absence of Exchange quotations. seat a reply which it concurred in would wholly battleship built by an American company. holidays not conducing to fresh transactions way guards.. Finally on June 24th last they are going to try and have at least one modera

An event of some pole may be recorded in the nullify the provisions of the arrangement of arrival bere of the newly appointed Viceroy of 190g, and disregard the survey agreed to by Nanking en route for his past. It is 10-be the Commissioners of the two Governments. hoped that as he comes from Canton, which is The reply, besides reviving the questions usually credited with more up-to-dale and pro of the railway guards and police authority Twenty-seven thousand and fifty-nine booksgressive ideas, that es obstruction will be and raising other immaterial issues which and pamphlata have been added to the General shown to the laudable efforts of foreign traders would appropriately lend themselves to separate Library in the course of the year. Of these, here to improve the commercial situation, and negotiations, declared that the work of impro- 6,889 were préicated, 13,833 received by copy-more especially do away with the obstructions xement must be confined to the existing tract right, 515 by colonial copyright, 671 by inter that prevect the local Railway from having fall, and that no broadening of the gauge 'could be national exchange, and 5,4 acquired by scope and facilities for working for the benefit permitted. purchase.

of Native and Foreign trade alike. Sixty-five thousand and thirty-six parts of volumes (or separate numbers of magasines and other serial publications and of works in progress) bave also been added to the General Library. Of these, 4,580 were presented, 41,744 received by copyright, 39 by colonia! copyright, 726 by international exchange and 19,590 acquired by purchase,

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REMOVAL OF INSTALLATION.

Yesterday afternoon the work of removing the The Shanghai Mercury of 7th inst, ways;--

wireless telegraph apparatus from the Palace Hotel was commenced. During the afternoon Mr.. F. N. Dresing, of the Imperial Telegraph Administration, called on Mr. M. J. Natlian, The Imperial Government, reluctant to take and on behalf of the, Administration banded measures tending to impair the good relations over a cheque for $10,705, being the actual cost which exist between China and Japan, confined of the installation. On receipt of the cheque their action to an endeavour to induce China M, Nathan banded over the keys of the operat to reconsider her untenable position and to ing room, and workmen were at once sent to adopt the course consistent with the manifest iske down the wires. The apparatus will be re- intention of the parties to the engagement pfected in the compound of the Chinese Tele

graph building on the Bund at the rear of the

ready for work within three weeks. The Tela C. M. S. N. Co.'s offices, and is expected to be

graph Company will supply all the materials necessary, such as wines, poles, etc. The mast

The transactions that have taken place are altogether of a retail description in foods from stock, there being no special or regular demand for any particular thing, the business passing bolag merely to fil hand to mouth orders. In staple makes, it is quite impossible to touch homa prices, but a few indents continue to go of 1905. through for Fancies, mostly of special designs

and makes. There is scarcely anything doing and unaccommodating attitude which gives no China, however, still maintains an unyielding

in American goods, though during the last day promise of anything but vain and unprofitable

Por two rather more inquiry ban spring up. It negotiations.

has pot led to much so far, as holders are try.

During the past year 15,615 specimens have been incorporated with the Herbarium. This number includes at,435 flowering planta, 1,598 vascular cryptogams, 6 mostės, 41 kopatics, 898 lichoan, 218 algje, and 1,439 fangi...

In this situation the Imperial Government is ❘ will connial of a couple of Kisting poles spliced ing to establish more adequate pricas. We compelled to take independent action, and with, together and when joined will reach to about The Department of Prints and Drawings has understand Pepperell Drills have been resold out waiting for the co-operation of Chinese the same height as the Palace Hotel. sequired some interesting drawings of the at Tis. 5.25, and Buffalo A 3 25 yard Sheetings | Authorities to proceed to carry out the nocos. We understand that Mr. Shekury, managing French and English schools, and has added at Tis.4.37k and Tis. 440 and at the close it is sary works of reconstruction and improvements director of the hotel, who left here recently for choice specimens of Japaness woodents to its ramonted at Ti 445 Small parcels of according to their treaty rights and in harmony | a visit to Australia, left the Commonwealth fast collection. It is also indebted to 'Sir Hick-American Cotton Flannels are also changing with the survey of the commissioners of the Tuesday for London, where he will place the vaan Bacon for a further gift of Japanese prints. ! Bande,

(we Gorarements:

whole matter before the Forsiga Office,

he will go back home, pass Government ex- aminations and place-bis-koowledge-acquired- from Western civilization at the service of his

until China will have great universities of her

It is only a matter of a few years,-be-thicks,–

own, using the native language and educated native

teachers bat employing Western

Chineas receiving degrees from Columbia last week, got a teacher's diploma' from Teacher" College and intends to go home to teach.

methods, P. H. Lins, who it the fourth of the

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