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ARRIVAL. OF NAVAL

·COMMISSIONERS,

LANDING 'THIS AFTERNOON.

8th inst."

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY SEPTEMBER II 1909

the undertaking, we have been seized with feeling of restlessness. We are abxious to instituța minute inquiries into the motion. Our high office does not militate against our amenability to advices and counsels from all thore possessing a knowledge of naval matters. We have come across the waves and faced the Prince Shun Pui-lap and Admiral Sab Chen winds; we take little heed of the length ping, the Commissionare appointed to consider of our cruise and the hardships of travel. the question of naval reorganisation, arrived in

We cheerfully submit to them all in the in- Hongkong this morning on board the cruisers terest of the pation and so that our coun Hot CA (Commodore P. K. Ching) and Hairy may be raised to the status of World Shen (Capt. T. K. Tong). On the arrival of the

Power. Our responsibilities are very great, two cruisers, salutes were exchanged. The bat we accept them without demur, and since British wimhips in port and several merchant" bave a mind to make our country a power. men dressed ship in honour of the distinful nation it may be hoped that she will rea- guished oficials, in the forenoon, Capt. P. Mit lise her anticipations, and to the accom chell Taylor, A.D.C., wont i board the Chinese plishment of that and we are directing our best warships to meet the Commissioners on

efforts. You gentry and merchants accord us babalf of H.E. the Governor. The compli

a warm welcome and kindly hold me in high mentary visit was returned by the Prince's esteem. We hope that the merchants and all A. D. C.

In the afternoon, the Commissioners effected our subjects whether within or without the Em pita will never forgot their duty to the country. their official landing and were received with a

Be of one mind and saite in your strength regimental guard of honour and band. Prince to afford un mutual co-operation. It will then Shun and Admiral Sab, with their suite, paid a

be seen that the dragon flag will dy over akton- visit to Sir Frederick Lugard at Government

sive seas and the strength of the Navy increase - Hoare.

day by day. The Chinese abroad will receive stand, the gentry and merchants hope for..

Soon after the party dispersed.

"BUFRS" 'AQUATIC SPORTS.

„FIRBT MEETING,

Last Wednesday afternoon at 6 pm the "Buffs" ran off their Relay Race, in heats. Al- together eight teams entered. The Club house was well crowded with spectators, who watched with keen interest the interesting event.

The results are as follows

* 1st Heat. Ist "C" Company. and "A" Company.

and Heat.

1st "G" Company. 2nd "F" Company..

The "C" Company had an easy win, leaving the second-placed team about a quarter of a length behind. The second beat was much more interesting as the "G" Company bent the "F" Company by about a yard: "The fina! will be swum off on Friday afternoon. JAPANESE OFFICIAL SALARIES.

H.M,S," CLIO" DAMAGED

HSING BRUN" COLLIDES WITH"

MAN-OF-WAR

The KiukiANG BOYCOTT, -

THE BANK OF KOBBA,

Our readers will not have forgotten that some

ISSUE OF PROSPECTUS., days ago wẹ taferred to boycott against British teamers in Kiukiang which was being

Tha" prospectus of the Bank of Korea has that port. Al the time we did not think that Y10,000,000, in 100,000 shams of Yioo aach. Of boon leaped. The capital of the bank in propagated by the students and merchants of much importance need be attached to the mare. this number 30,000 are to be undertaken by the ment, but events have bean moving space and Korean Government and 400 received for direc

The remaining - 69,600) have new assumed such proportions as to cause for and auditors.

will be placed on the market. ⠀ | JapanesO warrantable anxiety to the British merchants of our neighbouring port. The boycott commenced

subscribe to the shares, applications for with mass meetings of students and merchants, and Koftans exclusively will be allowed to the former apparently being the organisers, the which will be received between the 6th and latter acquiescing in their demand for aggres 12th proximo. The promotors of the bank sive measures. For the last few days, wo

reserve the right to cloin the list of anbaerig, underland, British steaman have been unable to secure either cargo or natire passengers and the China Merchant steamers have been over. loaded and over-crowded; while to cap all, in their delusion, the propagandists are now actual talking of forcing the Kaling coolies to boy

goods. Their grievanca, cott Britishers and their conceived probably by hair-brained students, appears to be in connection with the judy: ment recently delivered in the Mears case at Kiukiang, which they consider unjust and the Case to be worthy of a re-trial in Shangbal. which was heard in camera, we are convinced that the judgment was rendered in accord. ance with the testimony produced, the integrity of a British Court of Justice baing beyond suspicion. Boycotting is becom ing quite an old method of attack in China and the sooner China takes measures to

The Chinese Commercial S. N. Company's steamer Hsing Shu yesterday alternoon col- lided with and damaged H.M.A. Cito, which was moored to the senior naval buoy at the time, reports the Sangkat Times of 3rd fast. The mishap occurred at about zao, when the Hring Shun was proceeding up river, having arrived from northern ports. The Asing SANN ronaded Footung Point and came over towards the Shanghai side of the river. A strong spring lide wes running at the time and the steamer had very little way on. Con sequently she drifted down stream considerably and in the direction of the Clio, It was apparent when the two vessals were some distance apart that a collision was inevitable, despite the fact that the Haing Shun's engines were not fully speed astern. The look-out on the Clio report ed the impending disaster, and the crew were hastily summoned to get out collision mats in an endeavour to minimise the force of the im- axct. The preparations were well under way before the crash occurred, and, although the serious injury, yet the impact was sufficient to carry away the Clio's jib-boom, as well as por tion of her head gear and to damage the bridge, deck stanchions and other iron work of the Haing Shun.

tained at a banquet which will be given by the adequate protection and that is what, I ander. cussion, The Rocki remarks, according to the steps taken no doubt saved both vassals from Without entering into the merits of the case,

.oth inal.

LÄST EVENING'S banquet.

Conforming to the wishes expressed in a telegraphic despatch from the Taotal of Shang- bai to the leading members of the Chinese -commonity in Hongkong, the reception accord. ed to the Chinese Naval Commissioners upon their arrival in the Colony yesterday, was of the most cordial descriptino. A reception com- mittea was formed and upon those gentlemen devolved the onerous duties of organising the successful function which was brought off in the shape of an elaborate banquet, in the cover- tional Chinese style, at the Ko Shing Theatre. By animone consent Mr. Lag Chu.pak was the Chairman of the brilliant ceremony; be performed the duties, as is his wont, in the arual graceful manner. The stage, and audi. torium of the Ko Shing Theatre were trans- formed into a spacious banquet hall which was made brilliant by numerous pendant electric bolbs and fragrant with the choice collection of banquets and flower baskets, besides seasonal flowering plants in pots which adorned the immense hall. The Prince and Admiral Sab with their suite were seated at a table of bonour

It is reported that His Imperial Highness will make a tour of Europe and America some time in the ninth moon to make a study of the Daval systems obtaining in those countries:

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INTERPORT SWIMMING.

Mr. Frank Lammert, the Hon. Secretary of the Victoria Recreation Club, bas received a telegram last Thursday from Shanghai stating that a team of to meo will probably leave on the 17th inst., to take part in the Interport events of the 3rd, 4th and 25th inst.

THE PRESS IN CHINA, “

AN ACCOUNT OF THE PRINCIPAL

VERNACULAR ORGANS.

On getting clear of the man-of-war the steamer anchored, but a few minutes later she steamed up river to her berth naar the Chinese

LURONG'S STRANGE. EXPERIENCE. ;

SHIPPING CLERK FINED $100,

A policeman occasionally gets into strange dilemmas but the extraordinary experience of afadong the other day has undoubtedly beaten the record. The occurrence took place outside Messrs. Butterfield and Swire's premises at Talkoo, in which, a Chinese shipping clerk in the employ of the well-known firm and a Chin ese lukong were the dramatie personer. It ap pears that the inkong in question had arrested a ricksha puiler and his wife for disorderly be. haviour and was about to remove them to headquarters when the guardian of the peace suddenly smelt trouble in the reson of a Chin- ese employes of the Dockyard, who approached the policeman and Invited him to a room. As soon as the king stepped into the room, the clerk locked the door and demanded of the former why he had arrested the ricksha people, The lukone explained that he was a policeman bis questioner still appeared to disbal- bat ieve him, he produced his truncheon with a view to impressing the other, with the import ance of his position. The clerk, however, still discredited the lukong's story and telephoned to the Central Police Station to ask the inspec tor on duty whether there existed such a num- ber as had been given by the ludong. The result of all this was that the clark had to ap pear in the Police Court, where he was fined by Mr. F. A. Hazeland (First Police Magis- trate) $100 for obstructing a policeman is the execution of his duty. This was over a week ago and Mr. Reader Harris (of Messrs. Wit-

The proposed increase of official salaries la Japan bas aroused a great deal of public dis To-night, the Commissioners will be enter

translation which we quote from the Japan Chinese community at the Ko Sbing Theatre,

Chronicis, that public opinion on the question The Commissioners will unt dine al Govern

The Naval Commissioners re-embarked on is almost unanimous io condemning the scheme. ment Hause to-night, owing to their brief stay board the cruiser Hoian last night and pro- Even those who are in its favour approve it in the Colony, but will be entertained by B.Ecorded to Whampoa The Hai-chi did not con- conditionally. A prominent official who enjoys the Governor on their return from Caston,

vey the Commissioners to Cantos beckuse of her a high reputation for ability thinks it may be. The Commissioners will be accompanied by deeper draught. An inspection will be made of necessary to increase, the salaries of lower. the Whampoa Dockyard and of the Military Col. grade officials, but there is no need for any Hob Kwok Kwan, Testni for the Development of Native Industries, Expectant Prefect Sit lege to-day. After the inspection, the Commis increase in the pay of those officials recity Wing Nin, Admiral Li Chon and two com siopers will proceed to Cantno where they will ceiving Yroo or more per month: This Fortunately the miskap was unattended with modores, who have come down from Capton to make a short stay. They will return to Wham- opinion prevails even among the officials them-loss of life. It will probably be remembered meet the Commissioners, on their departure,

poa to-morrow from whence they will journey selves. From this it will be seen that Marquis that a collision between the steamer Harping for the Southern Capital to-night. The "par'y to Hongkong. At this port the Commia Katsura's scheine to increase the salaries of all and H.M.S. Flora under almost identical cir le expected to arrive at Canton to-morrow. sioners will agais, transfer to the Hoi-cht Government officials without distinction is un-

comstances took place last year, the Hanging before setting sail for Tientsin, their reasonable. Still less fair is the scheme where- beisg beached on the Footung shore and sub- next destination, The Naval officials by it is proposed to maka'an increase in propòr. will entrain at Tientsin and proceed by raiution to the amount now received, which would sequently raised by the Dock Company. to Paking, where they will present their report merely add to the wealth of the best paid officials. The principal reason given by the Premierforbis to the Regent.

proposal is the lack of proportion between the prices of commodities and the existing scala of official salaries, but in the view of the Hochs this argument does not hold good. As a mat ter of fact, the present high prices of commodi. ties have been brought about by au excessive expansion in the Government finance and the dissipation of Government funds, largely assist ed by a great increase in the amount of money, ia circulation and abuses in the system of issu- ing Exchequer bills. The advance in the price of commodities causes great discomfort to people living on fixed salaries and wages, but as a rule it tends to encourage trade. In the present case, however, the high prices of commodities not only do not encourage trade, but deprive. the business circles of an opportunity for activity. This is because the people are virtually made to work hard simply in order to pay taxes, with the result that they have Do money wherewith to purchase anything but necessities. The excise imposed on daily necessaries and the transit duty directly force-up the prices of commodities, while money which would otherwise be avail- able for business purposes is withdrawn from the market owing to the excessive amount of Exchequer bills, and the revival of trade is thus seriously impeded. One might as well "seek fish on trees, continues the Hocht, as to attempt to check the advance in the prices of commodities and thereby revive business activity. The only available means to restore the price of commodities to a normal state, stimulate foreign trade, and to put financial circies into a sound condition, is the reduction of taxation. If a reduc

ion of tax by V42,000 000 to 150,000,000. bekinson and Grist) asked for a re-bearing. The effected by utilizing the Yto.000,000, pro posed as an increase in official salaries, sno,oon to be saved by administrative re- farms, and the increased amount for the an- nual fand towards the redemption of bonds, it is certain that the prices of commodities will be forced down by at least to per cent. In that case the existing scale of salaries of officials will be sufficient to allow them to enjoy a comfort. A diplomatic controversy between the United able existence, while the reduction of taxation States and China, relative to the participation will make the life of people in general of American bankers in the Hankow railroad in business, and there can be no doubt that the than on the Pacific coast, although, in fact, if bas easier. The result would be an improvement loan, has been given more attention at the east revenue, instead of being subject to an apualan important if indirect bearing on the exten- natural increase of same Y30,000,000, as is now sion of America trade with China. The the case, will be increased by Y50,000,000 or controversy grows ont of the exclusion of Y60,000,000 without any extortion at the beads American bankers from participation in a rail- road loan amounting to $27,500,000, guaranteed by fovernment. The protest of the Americau bankers was backed by a strong dole from Pra- sident Talt to the Chinese Government, and these representations bave called a halt in the proceedings, with a reasonable certainty that American capital will be allowed to participate. If this affair had no other bearing than the mest it would be matter of mail public con. effort of financiers to find profitable invest- corn, but it has an important influence on the status of our trade with China. The case is stated by Charles Denby, late consul-general at Shanghai, who says:—

and with His Royal Highness the representa tive host of the evening, Mr. Lau Chu-pak, was allotted a seat. Covers were laid for 170 guests and by the appointed hour for the pretty ceremony to commence Ko Shing hall accommodated the merchant princes of Bon ham Strand as well as the aristocratic clique of native "compradordan" in Hongkong, gather ad together to do bonour to two Commisioners charged with a high duty of State.

Upon their arrival Princo Shue Poi-lop and Admiral Sah, who had a large official following, were received by the members of the reception committee and conducted to their special seals. The usual Chinese obeisance baving been made as is due to one of the rank of Prince Shun, the large party proceeded to discuss, somewhat

briefly, the menu before them, after which,

The Chairman, Mr. Lau Chu-pak, begged leave to address a few words. He said that, pur- suant to their mission to-consider a scheme for the reorganisation of the Navy, His Royal High- peas and Admiral Sab bad come down South. The Chinese community in Hongkong, who love their country, hoped that a Chinese Navy would soon be formed so that China might be raised to the rank of a strong oation. To His Royal Highness and Admiral Sab the gepiry and merchants of Hongkong extended their heartiest welcome. The Chairman then pro ceeded to read the following addresi which had been approved by the Reception Committee His Royal Highness Prince Shun and His Excellency Admiral Sah, on their way to is spect, by Imperial Command, the various Naval parts along the sea coast, pass through Hong kopg on the 24th day of the fat year of the reign of Sun Tung. Now that the remotest waterways of Chips are being opened up, it is decessary to plan out the protection of the maritime provinces. Upon the strength of the navy, the stability of a nation relies. It is therefore one of the urgent needs of the day that China should include in her programme of reform the reconstruction of her navy. His Royal Highness is an enterprising man, in the prime of youth and the nearest relation of the Imperial family, and his visit, aided by such st experienced and highly patriotic officer as Ad; miral Sab, to the far South should be produc tive of good results. The Chinese merchants during their stay in a corner of the sea board naturally take interest in what is transpiring in China and are much gratified at the movement on foot. This ordinary banquet ir given as a token of esteem for the distinguished visitors.

Here follows a verse,-in perpart, wishing H.R.H. and Admita! Sab every happiness and

BUCCESS

Nowadays, the Literary-Digest remarks, a country is judged by its newspapers, and the newspapers of China have only recently be come what we may term "live," fe, reflecting the opinions of the people' and at the same time giving them material out of which those opinions may be formed. The new press of China are" rousing the masses of the popola tion from their attitude of indifference to poli tical questions" declates the Chinese editor, Cimon T.2. Tyao, in The International(London). It is wonderful to see how these organs of popular opinion "freely criticise the abuses and arbitrary conduct of the officials" while spreading a knowledge of European institu- tions and the possibilities of their own coun try." That this was not always the spirit of the press in China we learn from the fact that the early representatives of the modern newspaper circulated only among officials and literary men and were unread by the people. Thus wo are informed:-

"It was a long while ago that the modera uewspaper made its first appearance. It was in the days of the Ming dynasty [1768-1644] that the first newspaper was published in China. It was called the King Mun Chan, or The Imperial Count Gasitic of Peking, and contained only imperial decrees, reports of bigh officials, and petitions sed, memorials presented to the throne. It was published daily, but numbered among its subscribers only officials and literati. Then came the Yuen Mun Chon or The Provin cial Yamen Gaselle, containing the proceedings of that parilcular Yamen, the lists of Dames of officials visiting that Yamen, proclamations and, to a certain extent, local news. The subscribers to these official gazettes were likewise limited to officials sed literati, It was only since the nineteenth century and the intrusion of Euro- pean learsing that the number of newspapers multiplied, and now they exist in all the large cities of the Empire, in Peking itself and in Tientsin, Shanghai, Canton, and other places. Up to the present the development of Daws papers has been most remarkable in Shanghai, for the simple reason that nowhere else is Euro- pean influence stronger; and in Shanghai, with its Nourishing foreign trade, its large foreign settlement, and its municipal administration controlled by European hands, Chipose and Western habits have been able in the coume of years to be thoroughly interwoven, and institu tions existing among Europeans could and must of necessity find a readier entrance amodg their Chinese business friends-residing in the same city,”

Of these Shanghai newspapers' some are official and conservative, others radical and boldly advocate reform, and the rights of the people. On this point-wn read:-

of the revenue authorities. If an increment in official salaries is proposed with the revenue so increased no one will object to the scheme Even in the presept time of high-priced com- modities, officials of sonin and the higher ranks can afford to save gloney out of their salaries, of difficulty in living.continues the Hort, as they Some of them certainly do not show.any signs

In conclusion the journal asks Marquis Katsura favish their money on questionable pleasures. why he does not investigate the conditions of life prevaillog amory officials, and goes on to take some insinuatinine against the Premier himself. "Does the present Cabinet, which recommended the Emperor to issue the Boskin Rescript and propagated the doctrine of dili gence and thrift, intend to absolve official circles from following its instructions ?"

BARON 1AKAHİRA,

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re-heating took place last Thursday, when the presiding magistrate (Mr. F. A. Hazeland) cor- firmed the original conviction.

THE PROMOTION OP TRADE

WITH CHINA.

To achieve success we most cease to regard China merely as a market and begin to con- sider it a region for permanent investment. We can not hope to sell our goods by standing at the doors of our warehouses. We must get closer to the Chinese people. They are usually friendly toward Americnos as a result of our recent years. The Goveroment is likewise cordial, and investment of American capital

suppress it, the nearer will she grow to the idea of reform to which she has recently sat A littin strenuous action from ber band.

Peking should be all that it is necessary to nip in the bud this growing menace, which at presas overshadows British trade in Kia. kiang-Hankow Daily News,

stränded on an uninÚA- BITED ISLAND.

„ARRIVAL OF SHIPWRECKED MEN AT HAKODATE.

Seven shipwrecked men were brought to Hakodate on the 34th ultimo by the Total maru from the Kuriles, says the Japan Chronicle They had been stranded on an uninhabited island in the Sea of Okhotsk for about a year. It appears that the Hyakumanymaru, a fishing schooner owned by Mr. Okamura Konabaro, of Tokyo, left Hakodate in May last year for the Sea of Okhotsk, the crew being composed of sixteen men, including the captain. On August 25th last year the schooner encounter. ed a storm between Okhotsk and Sandalsky, the island in question, where she was driven ashore and wrecked. The crew landed with fifty bags of rice from the wrecked vesseltogether with gansand other articles, and prepared to pass the winter. They collected the wreckage of their vessel and built a small boat, from which they fished. Three men died from sickness during the stay on the island, and six others, who went fish. ing one day, failed to returp, and nothing bas since been heard of them. At last, despairing of rescue, the survivors, including the captain, left the island in the boat they had built for a place called Tampras, over too miles away. This was on the 6th instant and the party arrived on the 12th. There they were picked up by the Tokat-mars, which brought them to Hakadale

, after their remarkable experience."

AMERICA LOSING CHINA'S. TRADE,

Amos. F. Wilder, contul-general, Shanghai, kow, China, addressed a large gathering of and William Martin, consul-general at Han-

merchants in the assembly rooms of the Mar- chanis' Exchange, San Francisco, on August 3, on the future of the Chinese ampire. - The diplomats were fatraduced by Captain Robert. Dollar, who declared Wilder and Martin had done more for Pacific coast merchants since their appointment than their predecessors for many years,

Wilder said that the vast population of the empire was still on the plantations out of the range of modern invention, yet welcomed the railroads and education at every opportunity,

Consul-General Martia spoke in the same strain, but criticisad the American merchants for not sending men to the flowery kingdom in search of business.

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tiens before the date given if the amount re quired has been engaged. The first instalment to be called on each share will be V25. -Thars will be thron directors and two auditors for the bank. The salary of the president of the bank has been exed at Y6 000 per annum "The shares of the Bank of Korea are already on the boom, at the bank will, virtually be guaranteed by the Japanese Government. In addition to this advantage the bank is expected to be able to pay a dividend at the rate of 12 per cent per annum in the course of a few years.

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Already right to the shares is being sold at -- Yso cach, and many applications have bean received by banks appointed to receive the subscriptions. It is expected that on the day when the subscriptions are opened the amount applied for, will greatly exceed the amount re- quired. Some of the bankers expect the amount required up be covered a thousand times-Japan Chronicle,

MAKINO MANLY MEN.

QUARTER OF A MILLION BOY SCOUTS ENROLLED.

The striking success of the Boy Scout move. most is showp, by the fact that in less than two year since it was started by General Baden-Powell, nearly a quarter of a million boys have been enrolled. Nor is this a matter for surprise, for the principles and work of the

„lad's_påture.. scouts are such as appeal to What British boy is not fond of adventure or has not a taste for hunting, in some form or other? Probably very few indeed, and here that the secret of the success of the scout movement lies. The movement, which owes its origie to the baro Mafeking, teaches the boy to help himself, and to help others-- pecially the weak.. What the boys are called upon to do is shown in the following laws which he has to obey :-

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1. On my honour I will do my duty to God and my King.

2-On my bonour I will help others to do at least one kind act every day.

3.-On my honour I will obey the scout law,' And the law is this

1.-A scout's honour to be trusted.

1.—A scout is loyal to parents and to friends, 3.—A scout is a friend to all and a brother- to avery other scout.

4. A scout is courteous..

-A scout is a friend to animals; he must- save them from pain, and must not even kill fly unnecessarily.

6.—A scout smiles when in trouble. 7.--A cont is thrifty, but not mean.

I think it will be admitted, writes Francis Vane, Commissioner for Boy Scouts, London: District, that this is a pretty comprehensive law: of life from the moral standpoint. In the train- ing of the boy in the text-book the greatest attention is paid to physical development. He course of physical drill; nothing, in fact, in is taught hygiene, and has to go through a

peglected to indaca bhim to get the best out of his body, and, naturally, the manoeuvres he performs in the country benefit him not a Listle. From the very first moment of his movitiate as a scout he is encouraged to observe, and to deduce from observation. This infondamental, of course, to all good scouting. You may notice two little man marching down the street, and their alertness may attract you,

"China bas turned over a new leaf and is now a modern nation," said Wilder. "The

BLIND MEN NEEDING GUIDING. young, men of the nation are to educated in the If you inquire what they are doing, you will as the young men who were educated in the find, perhaps, they have been sent to discover United States in the 70's and 80's are the lead-if there are any cripples requiring assistance, ers to-day. We should encourage the educa- or any blind men needing guiding. Or it may tion to this country of China's youth. They be they are searching for the fire alarms to will introduce American manufactures in Chica report where they are, or the police or ambul- when they retura.”

sent to observe any peculiarities in the street, ance stations. Orthay may merely have been' and to make a report of these, or for practice purposes the articles in the shop windows to be noticed and reported on viva voce, ⠀⠀ Every-' thing is done with the object of sharping the boy's intelligence, powers of observation, and sense of responsibility. But the training is much wider than this, for, in fact, the handi- "The English are getting Chinese trade and crafts, the arts and sciences are brought in to the Germans ara petting it,” he said "but the

make him a good scout. To enable the scout- Americans are waiting for it to come to them. ing human boy la find his way at night, he is I understand a large party of merchants are taught something of the mystic movements of soon to take a trip to China. Let me advise the star to be a hunter ba must know how to them to go over there seriously and forget that build huts, bridges, and even boats, to light they are on a junketing trip. One thing that fires and to cook, he learns of trees, of plants, Chips needs more than anything else is modern of the birds and beasts of the field, and he waterworks and the Americans could install studies field-sketching to enable him to report sorral hundred of these plants if they would on the country. Again, he is especially in lake the trouble to go over there and familiarize atructed in ambulance work, His-saylon, fre bave a man on the ground."

The Tokio, correspondent of the N. G, D. generous policy in Chinese affairs during themselves with the situation. They should brigade work, and the way to stop run-away

News writes :-

is desired.

The development of American trade with China is the direct and intimsta concero of Pacific coast merchants and producers, and in that view every means to establish close finan. cal relations with Chinese enterprises should

by fostered Ban Francisco Call,

Apropos of the return of Baton Takabire, Japanese Ambassador in Washington, who left

The time must come when our financiers and PRINCE SHUN'S REPLY.

Seattle on August 12 and is expected at Yoko basinces-mes, to promote American trade in The oldest of the Shangbai newspaper is hama on September 2, a San Francisco cor-

China, will regard 7 per cent in that empire as Prince Shun's reply was written and was read by Commodore Ching Pik-kwong as follows: Sken Pao,arthe Shanghai Chronicle, founded for respondent of the Bechi Shimbun writes that safe as 7 per cent. here. It is fatile to hope for Admiral Sea and I received our commands ty years ago and still keeping the leading position during the segregation crisis in 1986, Viscodot orders for American materiale to be used in the in spite of the establishment of so many other Anki, the then Ambassador, suggested the construction of works financed by foreign capit from the Throne to consider measures for

of the Navy and daily newspapers in the same city. It is pria- absolate prohibition of Japanese immigrants

al. In all Govoroment loans made for the con- the reorganisation.

to America and an exchange of assurances struction of railroads, etc., it is now stipulated in pursuance thereof to make a cruise of cipally devoted to commercial matters, read by

as to Macchuria and the Philippines, with that the materials shall be purchased from the the Northern and Southern Provinces, visi-merchants and tradespeople, and regarded as

a view to allaying American misunder nation providing the funds. I bare known lag Chekiang. Fukien nod Kwangtung. We the best advertising medium. Moreover, on

account of its conservative character, it is standings, Count Hayashi, the then Foreign Germans constructing a railroad in Shantung arrived here to-day op our way, to Canton. We are giad of the welcome which the heartily supported by the Chinese officials, Minister, consented to the first proposal, but to refuse to consider American tendere for as to the second be held that Viscount Aakiaterial and equipment solely on the ground extended 10 us and also of the fact that subscribe to it. Shortly after the foundation had acted ultra vires, Count Hayathi accord that the orders must go to Germany even at a Chinese gentry and merchants' bere have and the authorities of many inland lowes

of Shen Pad, anolber newspaper. Su Pasingly secured the Imperial sanction to recall higher price, because the enterprise was being they regard the reorganisation of the Navy

Viscount Aoki and it is said to bare aggraval financed by German banks. or The Reform Chronicle, spïang lato ex- as a measure of paramount importance at the present juncture. From the address istence, but after some time was suppressed ed some sections of American feeling against

by the Government ostensibly on account | Japan. it is evident that they entertain respect and loyalty to the Sovereign and also that the gentry of its revolutionary tendency. Othat papers

merchants follow with intelligent interest took its pleco, and at the present time it was he who persuaded America to allow the the course of events to the country. We com progressive opinions are strongly represented mend the gentry and merchants for the sip among the Shanghai newspapers SA Poa or The Eastern Times, and Chung Wai Jih Pan, cerity of their loyal devotion to the Thrope and for their kind invitation to us to be present here or The Un.cursal Gaseste, address themselves this evening, for which it behoves as to tender chiefly to the educated progressive classes, and our grateful acknowledgments, Chins has a freely criticize the arbitrary actions of officials, cokst lins from north to south of thousands of which down to recent times have proved so miles in length. In reorganising the Navy it oppressive to Chins. Their fearlessness in the is necessary to do it progressively. When that detection of abuses, the lucidity and convinc. is accomplished the position of the nation will be lng nature of their utterances, their strong and illuminating language, the courage with strengthened and the country so fortified as to exercise her effective protection over therights of which they uphold the guts of the peo: bar territorial waters. What is the main essent-ple and the right of the Chinese in face of the ial at this stage is to select men of ability with a aggression of European Powers, have given technical knowledge of maritime affairs and to these newspapers au unasually commanding raise money wherewith to. Bild warships, etc. position is a salon developing wackies besides the creation of naval bases. All these and monthlies of a more or less literary char are matters which require the closest attention, acter...

The Chung Wei Jih Pac, or Universal Gazette, We hope that all people-whether high or low newill dever waary in their co-operation in re makes satire its most characteristic feature,

1. In while Sian Ling Pas, or Bumorous Daily, a organising China's Navy and will unite their aftoris so that, a Navy for the Empire cale paper of which Mr. Tyas proudly so. at this paper is characteristic of the might soon become an accomplished fact. Ever marks since wa kawi bean charged with this Commis- Chinese sale, with its preference for jest and

over the Importance of ||Ironical axacassion.”

RUBBER COMPANIES,

LINGGI PLANTATIONS.

Messrs. Guthrie and Co. report that they' manager, of Linggi Plantations, Ltd., advising are in receipt of a telegram from the general that the output of dry rubber from the com- Pany's estates during the month of August was 44,500 lbs. It should be noted that this amount is exclusive of the output from Kamoblog estate. The total output for the eight months ended August 3r is 325.500 lbs. The following are the figures for the corresponding periods of last year:-August 14,000 lbs; first eight months 156,000 lbs.

KAMUNING (PERAK) RUBBER AND TIN CO.

Messrs. Guthrie and Co. state that they are advised that the output of dry rubber from estate during the mouth of August was 5,000lbs the Kemuning (Perak) Rubber and Tis Co.'s and the net revenue derived from tin mining, $2,400. They are also advised that the de- crease in the revenue from tin mining is due to the flooding of the principal mine. «

horses, for is he not hunter to find means of helping others, a little knight errant of to-day? Then he is encouraged to learn history, for he must know what his predecessors, the knights and pioneers of past times, bave done, and tar learn by their example.

▲ KNIGHT ERRANT. little brain behind his eyes at work to direct his And always his eyes are kept busy and the hands to works of usefuluzes, for is he not knight errant and a buster after useful things? In fact, is Scouting for Boya, which is the text- book of the movement, you have not only a complete system of training in good and useful citizenship, but also a skeleton of a system of technical and secondary education, which is puiqua in many particulars. In the first place, it is popular beyond all belief among the boys -for its inventor has shown genits in this-that he has realised that boys must buat and seek' after adventure, but that this natural, iandency can be utilised to save, as well as to destroy AP an auxiliary to education, it has this great. to leamas easily, as simply, as to play. Secondly, tions are. We all know that is our schools, with advantage-it finds out what the boys' laclias-

their classes composed of zo'er to boys, it la al- most impossible for the master to discover the individual tastes of each of the students. This is; quickly discoverabia la scouting. Thirdly," LEDBORY RUBBER ROTATES, LID, ' Messrs. F. W. Barker and Co., Singapore, it has been, on the contrary, adopted with this is no aystem Imposed by the authorities; advise that the manager of Ledbury Rubber enthusiasm by the boys themselves, a voluntary vested daring the month of August was 6,580 operates with the master. In conclusion it is vastas, Lidy reports that the rubber-crup har system of education is which the stolen so Ibs.dry. In the corresponding month of fast only fair to say that the Boy Scout movement year it was 1,159 lbs. dry. The total for the islo this somewhat unique. It does not beg the total for the corresponding period of themselves, from the scoutmasters, the com and big as of 1909 Ix 33,200 lbs. dry for funds, but everyans le B, free he bur Friday, September 17th-Officers and B.C. | last your 14,379 lbs, dry,

mittees and the affiliated 'associations, to tha. chief scout, hiteself, are expected to obtain the Staff Fire Discipline-fnstructors Sergt,

THE presidente of the town of Pamplona, necessary funds by thair personal service to Carman, R.G.A. Parade at Taikoo 5.5 p.

¡Chursday, September 16th-2.95" Q.1, drill | Cagayan, announces that a low days agn, a wo: the cause. From the bottom to the long string and instruction of gun. Jayers. Instructor: man of that town gave birth to seven months one is expected to assist by personal short and tripleta wäich lived but a short time. They are)) by showing that sympathy with the work which Sergt. porn, MiGiần đế chế

Bergt. Warrack has been granted leave of all boys and mere buried together in oss coffie soon arises when the scheme in caballs abrence for za-manche from yedi lagi.

Tuesday, September 14th-Specialists' train.

Baton Takahira then went to Washington

ixteen battleships in visit Japan and endea- voured to carry out the extente proposed by his predecessor with America. Count Komura, again appointed Foreign Minister, also thought

VOLUNTEER-CORPS ORDERS."' that for the restoration of the Americo-Japanese friendship, there was no other means than the

Parades at Headquarters at 5.30 pm, Mon. conclusion of an enlents. His evertores thus tapemitted to Baron Takabira practically coin-day, September 13th-Recruits infantry drill cided with the latter's own idea. The letters from Instructor: Sergt. Wallis, and Buffe, Tokio and Washington containing these prope. sals crossed each other in the Pacific. Baron Takahira, then staying at a hot spring resert, hastened to Oyster Bay and asked President Roosevelt to re-affirm the consent be had given to Viscount Aoki's overtures. Thus the extents was published after Admiral Sperry's visit to Japan, which greatly pacified American feeling. Baron Takahira, it is said, further induced America partially to surrender ber consular jurisdiction. in Korea, in connection with the conclusion of the trade-sharks convention. The Arbitration treaty proceded this convention, Altogether, Baron Takahira jis: considered to have served his country well since first he went to Washington.

jeg, gan layars, range takers, signallers and fare setters. Instructors: Sergt. Moore and Carman, R.G.A., Sergt. Wallis, 2nd Buffs, Wednesday, September 15th-Gas Drill and 2 companies, 5 B.L. howitzer. 3 and 4 companies, 2.95 lestructors: Serpts Moore and Carman, R.G.A.

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