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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 17 1900

KOWLOON-CANTON "RAILWAY.

HONGKONG DOES NOT WANT TO DE A SECOND MACAO.

LORD KITCHBNER'S TOUR,

DOMESTIC SERVAN23.

AGITATION: ON. QUESTION OF REDISTRATION,

*THE MANGHURIAN

CONVENTION,

5. Fgibun and Yental Coal Mines-China concedes to Japan the right of working the Fusbon and Yental coal mines; Japan, on the other hand, shall respect China's sovereignty. and pay a royalty. China consents to imposs a minimum export duty for the output of coal..

Other Mines.As regards thè mined-s In accordance with the principles arrived at pre- viously between the Viceroy and the Consol. General at Mukden.--N. CFD: Noras.

extend the Kirin-Changchun Railway in Hoinin where it will be connected with! tba "Koreán Railway. The details thereof shall be stranged FIRST ANNUAL AQUATIC MEETING,

EXPECTED IN HONGKONG 'SEFT, 26,

between the two countries Tollowing the, prec Although the full text of the agreement that dent of the agreement regarding the Kidn Somewhat cloudy, but pleasant, weather was

Wa (N. C. D. Now!) publish' below a list of

The question of the registration of domestic “The Strafis Ecko writes editorially :----

was signed on Saturday is yet unknown, there Kuangchangtze Railway, Cli the condition under 'which the Corinthias

the dates and principal stopping places arrang-

servants, which has so often bee's mooted by

would appear to be little doubt as točite malu

a. Fokumen Railway.-China agresi 'not to Yacht Club had their inaugural swimming Whoever put Mr. Ginzell, M. P., up to asked for Lord Kitcheners true of the Far East; the Europeans in this Colony, says the Pining features, Both the semi-official o bull the Fakumen Railway without the com Carnival last Saturday. The arrangements

the questions reported by Reuter yesterday; from which it will be seen that he expects to Gawatts, is now agitating the European com-

Shinbar and the Fiji Shimipo of Tokio trichino Railway-The Tashichiso arrive at Shangbai on Účtober 5 and to remain | munity in: Burma, and a number of papers i publish alaborate summaries of that agreement | Railway la recognired by China na ̋a branch under the careful management of the Commities with regard to the Kowloon-Canton and were all that could be desired, those responsible Cauton-ankow Railways, cannot have ex

here for three days. Hy wili stay with Colonel on the subject have been sent by the local

and although the Japanese Foreign Office pre-ins of the South Manchurian Railway, Chios for its success being Commodore Francis plained things sufficiantly to him. The only O: D. Bruce, of Shanghal; at Nasking with Government to the Chamber of Commerce, the serres some reticence, there is no reason to Clark, Vice-Commodore E. M. Hazeland, genuine agitation left is one having reference Mr. Goffe, H. M. Consul; and at Peking with Trades Association and the Municipality of doubt the authenticity of the two published ages to the extension of its terminus to Vin- Committee: M. Mclvor, 1. K. Haxton, R. C.

to the wastage at money by the Crown Agents. Sir jobn Jordea, British divister.

Rangoon, all of which bodies appear to be in versions, which Indeed are practically identikow (Nowchwang). Witchell, G. G. Wood, A. Denison, O. 1. Cooke, We cannot imagine the existence of a single

Lord Kitchener's tour is entirely a pleasure favour of the suggestion.

cal. Broadly speaking the agreement follows 4 Poking Mukden Railway-As to the ax W. A. Crake, H. E. Scriven, G. ll. Saunders individual who, knowing anything at all about trip-ons that he has contempisted for some It was originally proposed to adopt as a model closely upon the lines of what has already tension of the Peking-Mekden Railway intó Acting Hoo. Treasurer 1. J. D. McCorquodale. it, would suggest that the river route to Canton

years. At hanghai kis party will be joined by hu Ceylon Ordinance, which is summary law

appeared in there colemans; but the discrepan- the native City of Mukden, it shall be settled Hon. Secretary: Lewis Guy. Sarters: M. make the first-named line gonecessary.

Onloned Bence, under whose guidance it in force in Ceylon, but it was contended that cles between previous versions of the clauses after negotiation between the officials and oxe McIver, E. F. Gibson. Timekeepers: G.-G. Even the Colonial Under-Secretary failed will visit the places of principal interest on rouls this ordinance imposes irksome restrictions and referring to the Hainmintun-Fakumen railwayperts of the two countries, Wood, T. Meek.. E. M.. Hazeland, Judges (if Reuter's condensation have not misrepres to Peking, and in North China, before going to obligations on employers, and involves police and to the Fusbua collieries are now adjusted W. A Crake, A. A. H. Milroy, B. H. S. Sumsented bim) to represent the real import Manchuria, where the visitors will inspect the interference between employers and employed by certain important additions, which with mers, J. Hand. Handicapers: Quarter Master ance of this little local ling. To speak fields of the principal battles, between the One-sided legislation would, of course, be on further provisions on other points reveal the Sergt. Smith, "Buffs," Sergt, Cox, 87th Cay, R. of the indirect profit accruing from im

Russian and Japanese forces.

popular and defeat the vary object in view for compromise under a very different aspect from 100 trade facilition, Was G. A., W. G. Canter, H.M.S. Tamar, Bomdr, praved

vagde,

On September 25, the party will be joined by it must be borne in mind that the servant ques that which it first assumed. In respect of Greco, 83rd Oo. R.G.A., A. H. Carroll, V.R.C, especially when replying to the extraor* Major-General Sir Henry Rawlinson and Colotion is largely one of supply and demand. It Chientas we are told that japan reçognizas R. G. Witchell, H. E. Scriven, C.J. Cooke, M. dinary suggestion that the existing river route

the Hon. William Lambton, brothers of Vice-registration would be to raise wages and

tection over Koreans already resident in the T. Meek. Stewards: Mesim. G. E. Saunders, correct iba the undertaking has the full con

Admiral Sir Hadworth Lambton, who will come to curtail the supply of servants. Regis district, although she will continue to exercise J Spittles, H. Coombes, S. Papper, W.T sent of the local Government, but it has mors

from England, viá Siberia. After doing Man-tered servants would probably be good, protection overall who shall reside in Chlen'no Stebbing, and R. L. Bridger. The attend than that, it has the popular sympathy and churia as thoroughly.ss will be possible in the but they would be comparatively scarce and hereafter, the latter term implying, prosum- ance of the ladies added Chorm to the sur❘ good wishes,

time allowed, Lord Kitchener wilt cross to dear, and in a large city like Rangoon, and this

|ably, after the signing of the present agico. ròundings as also did the pleasant music

Japan, were he will be present at the Autumn applies equally well to towns in this Colony, ment; whether Japanese protection is to apply discoursed during the afternoon by Me

military masceuvres. The proposed tour is as serious inconvenience might rise from the di- to descendants of present residuals is got clear. chado's favourite, band. Two big lighters

munition of their numbers." It has been sgg. Stipulation is also made for a Japanese Con- In addition to the Club bouse ware practically

gested that the Rangoon Trades Association sulate in Chiontao. The Fushun and Yontai filled and the scene of the bath being

should take up the question of voluntary collieries are to be leased to Japan, but the draped with bunting" was a very pretty poc.

registration of servante in Rangoon, and by latter will compensate the private Chinese The races were well contested, competitors

this means facilitate the introduction of a better owner whose dispossession both before and showing a keen interest in all the events which

class from other provinces. D

since the war has been one of the chief stones augurt well for the future of the Club. The

of offence in this difficult question. The ex- ladies were wall looked after by the committee,

tension of the Peking,Mukden railway into the refreshments being saved round during tha

pative city of Mukden, and the retention by progress of the proceedings. Sport as sport is

Japan of the Tasbihkiko-Newchwang branch Interesting noough but it always requires the

line are agreed upon as a kind of exchange presence of ladies to add vim to the contests,

against one another. The weather at, the' commencement ́ was far from "favourable, but thanks to the Clerk-to-being-made available and neeful, is "it turned out belter as the afternoon wore on..

Event 1.-4. þm. Two Lengths' Handi- CAP. Open to the Colony,

McIver. Referee for Water Polo Matches: is shorter and more satisfactory. It is quite Bel the Hon, Charles Lambtoo, and Lieut.-Col. in further argued that one effect of compulsory China's sovereignty spd relinquishes her prolong the Railway, the matter ball be arranged

The first heat want to 8, R. Moore (omes 8 secs.) who won with a couple of yards to spara from Ganner. Rickwood ("go) in 50, 4/5

seconds.

Heat Number two was a touch affair, W. Carroll (dwas 5 seconds) coming first in 48 secs.. with Guaser Burch (awes o secs) a good second,

4:

A. H. Carroll (owes II secs.) won his heat comfortably, imo 43 4/5 seconds; P. C Fen- wick being second.

Event 24.20 p.m. Two LENGTHS' HAN- DICAP. Open to Members' Bons, Boya of Vic- toria and Garrison Schools.

The brothers Logan captured this race easily, Master Tom Logan beating his younger brother, Master Archie Logan, by about a couple of yards, with Pepper a close third-

Event 3-4.30p.m. FOO YARDS CHAMPION SMIP OF THE COLONY.

O. Humphreys, wan this event easily in 70 seconds, the other competitors coming to the following order, Q. J. Čonke. F. C. S. Ross, Agostinho Jose Cardos, H.F.M.S, Pauca da Gama, and R. W. Ladell, H.M.S, Cadmus,

Event 4-4.35 p.m., Hian Divɛ.

Fangkong is no longer just a small island emporium like Penang. Hongkong includes and embraces, in a manner with which the relation of Penang and Province Wellesley cannot be compared, the peninsula of Kowinon and the leased hinterland known as the New Territory The development of Kowloos pro mises to eclipse Hangkang proper, and to make of it a mere residential suburb.

The Kowicon Cauton railway, primarily, is to open up Kowloon and its rich hinterland. The aligaments, so far as engineering possi. bilities would permit, was made with that in view, and numerous branch lines are future certainties. This important area, in addition so

linked with Canton, that most important Chi- acie commercial neighbour and customer of Hongkong. So far we have the indirect profit of improved trade facilities mentioned by Mr. Seety.

follows:-

Arrive in Hongkong on

or about, s

*****... Seph 16 At Hongkong to visil Can-

ton and Macao until.....Oct. Leave Hongkong for

Shanghal by P. & 0; Line........

Arrive at Shanghai on Remain at Shanghai ostil Leave for Nanking byrail

0414

(5 hours) on sanasis Arrive Nanking on Remain at Nanking until Leave for Kiukiang and

Hapkow on... Arrive at Kiukinng on... Arrive at Hankow on.... At Haskow on... Leave Haskow DO Arrive at Peking 00 Remain at Peking, visit Ming Tombs, Great Wall; etc.. tutil............ Vid Shanbɛikwan, Muk- den, Dalny, Port Arthur and Korna, which will rake until, say unless Arrive at Tsuruga in

to

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THE CEYLON ORDINANCE. The "ubject is one of so much importance to Europeans in the East that we offer no apology for reproducing at len,th the following summa ry of the Ceylon Ordinance No. as of 1872 relating to registration of servants:

that this local line is to allow Hongkong to Above and beyond that, however, is the fact participate in the benefit of the Chinese rally way system, slowly but surely opening up the Empire. The Hankow Canton line is a con. tipuation of the trunk line from Peking to Hankow, with which Sbaoghai is rapidly mak log connection. Shanghai basa navigable river route to Bankow, the great railway junction of the future, but there are no doubts in Shanghai as to whether a railway to Haakaw will ba payable or not. Given trunk lipca connecting Peking and Shangbai with Canton via Hankow, Hongkong would look very foolish, would it THE Yokohama specie BANK. spectability. The Registrar may grant pot

cot, to let such an important artery have its terminus remaio at Capion, when an eighty mile track makes Hongkong (or strictly speak- ing, Kowloon) the natural southern terminus of China,

The very commercial existence of Hong kong depends upon it. From time to time

there have been alarmist samours in the north- era colony about enterprises that were to maks Whampoa or Canton the delivery centres of Some very neat diving was sede among the

China trade and thus to abolish the tranship. larga number of competitors, and after a ̧tie' ment trade of Hongkong Hongkong does not between Gunner-Williams, Gunner-Gollins--Gwanita become a second Macao, which is the Hompbrayi and ́H.. Harrop, Guoner Collins was awarded first place, C. Humphreys being

accond.

4.45 pm. FINAL-TWO LENGTHS "OPEN" HANDICAP

Malacca of South China. It would be, in all probability, if it did not hasten to secure its claim to be the terminus of the line linking North and South China.

The six competitors who qualified in the beats all stafted in the final. W. J. Carroll (ower 6 secs) and Gunser Burch (owes 9 secs) caught their men almost in the first lap. A. H.nexplain again that Hongkong did not lend the Qarrall, although he overtook the wibèr three, could not manage to overcome the baodicep conceded to his brother and Burch and had to 'be content with filling a good third place; W. J. Carrell getting home first, time 48 seconds with Gunner Burch' second a yard behind.

Event 4-5 pm. LADIES' NOMINATION RACE. Open to Members of C. Y. C.

C. Humphreys, nominated by Mrs. Witchell, WOD easily, Geo Witchell, nominated by Mrs. Brett, coming in second, with C., J. Cooke, nominated by Miss Sayer, third:

Event 6.55 pan IWO LENGTHS' HANDI., CAP, Open to Members of the C, Y. C

First hout resulted as follows-Geo, Witchell (owes 17, secondí) first în 47 af; seca, O. R. Chunyut (owes 12 seca) second.

Second Heat, S. R. Moore. (owes 10.seca) first in 46 seconds. R. C Witchell (owas 16 sace) second.

.rescue:

5.40 p.m. FINAL TWO LENGTHS. 3. R. Moore won this fioal easily in 46 seconds; the fight for second place was very

good, G. Witchell just winning by a touch,

Event 8-WATER POLO, Blues-R. O. Witchell (Capt.) Gunner. Burch, Geo. Witchell, Guaner Guest, O. R. Chanyut, Y. Abban and L. E. Laminert.".

Whites. 1. Cooke (Capt). A. H. Carroll, Compl. Burke, H. C. Sayer, J. Forbes, Private Williams and Bandsman. Barrand..

The Blues were looked upon as hot favourites but their goalkeeper was unable to waid of

the terrific shots of A. H. Carrall, who'nsited twice, in the first spell, Corporal Burka adding goal number 3 just before half time. Many anticipated a better result when L: E. Lammert, the crack goalkeeper of Hongkong, asinmed charge of the Blues goal, bat this change made no difference as it was getting dark. Carroll succeeded in scoring 3 more goals, bringing the final score up to 6 goals to nil at the sound of the whistle in favour of the Whiles.

Mr. Seely's reply with regard to the much- talked of undertaking of H. E. Chang Chih-tung Was Blisfactory, and squared with the version repeatedly given by the Eds, it may be as well money in order to secure preference for British financiers and contractors, but to expedite the scheme for connecting Hongkong with Han- kow, in its own interests. It was a politic load, which was worth making, even free of interest, The undertaking of Chang Chib-tung was a impre perfunctory makeweight, and in

Any case the grasping financiers themselves made it useless. The Germans, perhaps with an eye to imperial considerations and indirect advantages, offered easier terms, which China had every right to accept. The clients of the China As- reciation seem to want a "beads we wis, lails you lose "arrangement.

Mr. Seely's answer to the question about the swelling cost of the Kowloon-Canton line was ose that has already dons duty in the Hoog. kong egislative Assembly, The original "estimate" was probably not intended to be an exact estimate, and we are quite able to see that the angineering difficulties encountered, the unexpected rapacity of land speculators,

COTTON FARN IN JAPAN.

A QUIET NARKIT.

Japan on ..............Nov.

A PROFITABLE HALF-YEAR.

The local manager of the Yokobamn Specie Bank informs us that be is in receipt of a tele- gram from, the head office to the effect that, at the half-yearly meeting of shareholders held at the bead office of the Bank, Yokohama, on the foth instant, it was resolved to pay dividend of 13 per cent. p.a. for the half-year ending the 10th June, 1909; to add to the reserva fpad Yen 400,000, and in carry forward the sum of Yen 1,155,000 to the next account, ———~~~~

MEHTING OF JUSTICES.

APPLICATION OF DELLE VIEW HOTEL

GRANTED.

A meeting of justices of the Peace was held at the Magistracy, last Monday afternoon, for the purpose of considering the following up plication under the Liquor Licenses Ordinances, 8,of 1898 and 8 of 1908, viz:---

From one. William Winck for a publican's licence to sell by retail intoxicating liquors on premises numbered 2, Pak Shul Wan, under the sign of "The Bella View Hotel"

bourne,

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JAPAN AND CHINA, CHINESE STUDENTS' PASSIONATE CIRCULAR,

Recently it war er

reported that the Chinese students in Tokyo, bad issued a printed circular, of considerable length, strongly condemning the action of the Japanese Government regard. ing the Autong Mukden Railway, and urging that Japanese goods should be boycotted in China as an act of retaliation. We now learn from tha Arahi that these circulars have, bean distributed broadcast in all the provinces of" China, and the text has been reproduced in the The term master is defined as including In respect of the Haimmistun Fakumen rail-Chinese Press. Our Osaka contemporary gives the following as being the substance of, the every person having servants in his employ, way which with the question of Chientho is and servants as domestic servants hired by the likely to attract most the attention of the out- circular:-

China has continually experienced diploma- month or receiving monthly wages and includ-side world, China is understood to have con- ing head and under servants, female servants, santed not to build such a line without Japan's tic troubles during the past ten or twenty years.. cooks, coachmen, korsekeepers and house and consent; and in the event of that consent minlting in her people being disturbed in spirit, ·

The situation has become worse since the garden coolies. A Registrar of domestic ser being given, Japan "will demand the con vants, who is under the general supervision and cession to undertake the chastraction of Russo-Japanese War, and external troubles control of the Inspector-General of Police, may

the line." This, I cortec, means. Simply have multiplled. Liite Japan, acting onder be appointed for the Island of Ceylon or for any

that China has recognized the validity of the influence of her victory in the late war, town or district in which the ordinance may be Japan's original contention, and that the loan threatens to conquer the whole of East Asia. brought into operation. It is the duty of the agreement already entered into with a British As the first step in ber operations Japan laid Registrar to receive applications from persons syndicate for the extension from Hsiamintug hands on Korea, and then extended the scope desirous of entering domestic service. Heo Fakumen is unceremoniously swept aside of her operations to China, whom she has open- satisfies himself that the applicants are fit bo Presumably any arrangement that was made ly robbed of her coal mines. Japan has now. fore registering them and he records in the gou under the old interpretation of China's rights started thereconstruction of the Antung-Mukden eral register what he has been able to learn in respect of this axtaorion is technically Railway at her own will. She has over-run.

But it must be

Chientas, and demanded from Chius compen respecting thair antecedents, and also, the dissolved by the DEW. mames of any parsons' who certify to their re- confested that Japan's present stipulation sation for the Tatimaru and Pratan Island always supposing it to have been made) affairs. It is not unusual for the stronger to accords badly with her professions of maine act illegally in any part of the world; such has wsional registration to persons who cannot produce sufficient evidence as to their fitness, tenance of the open door in Manchuria been the case in all times, past and present, This registration may be subsequtusly cons. More than this; the interesting question of the but nocountry has offended more in this

respect firmed according to the result of service. He distance from the South Manchuria railway than Japan in recent years. These events are

well-known to everyone, and in addition, may also refuse to register a person, but must at which any other line is to be considered a report the matter for the laspector-General of dangeroas competitor, is left apparently un Japan bar secret deilgos to invest money, Police's approval,

touched; nor is any answer ns yet given to

in the Chao-Chow-Swatow Raliway in Fukien Chine's application to Japan to define the and to eventually assumé control of the line. "sphere of competition." If further it be Japan is constantly sending emissaries in tha The registration of convicted offenders as-

trúc, as bús been confidently stated, that Rulse of itinerant vendors to all the provlaces. sociates of thieves and persons known to Japan has notified Chips that she will not of Chios, spying ant the condition of affairs in. the police to be leading disorderly or dis-permit any development of Mongolia by the interior. The Japanese students of the, reputable lives is prohibited; but on the

means of railways connected with the Chí-| Tac Dobun Kwal School in Shanghai ars con- application of respectable householder, ness Northern Railway system, it must stantly tavelling in the interior-disguised as who intends to engage him, any person may be admitted that the privileges of the South, Chinese, and keeping their lynx eyes open as be registered. All registered servants are pro- Manchuria railway are assuming altogether they move along through the country, Japau...“ vided with pocket registers in which are record unwarrantable proponicus, to respect of ese squadrons are always in the China sous ed the particulars included in the general Chientao the arrangement as quoted above is under such names as Yangiro squadron, &c. registry. The duties and obligations.

virtually that which China had proposed so far That Japan cherishes designs in Chian master are as follows:--(1) On the introduc back as last March, and it must accordingly be may be inferred from the facts above cited." It tion of the ordinance to cause all his servants regarded as satisfactory to her. But the Koku is an indisputable fact that Japan har amo to be registered and to supply a list of them to win's announcement that Japan will demand bitious designs on Chine, and is putting them the Registrar showing the names, capacity in the concession to builds failway from Kisis into practice in various which employed and date of engagement of to Chlesiae, which would connect. Men was pred nurse uriantry al Marcht, each. (3) On sugaging a servant to enter in praposed Seoul-Gensan railway 'pats power and has overthrown the sovereignty of the servant's pocket register the date and capa different complexion her proposed the peninsula. Formerly. Korea, belonged to city in which the servant is engaged. (3) On surrender. A single glance at the map Chips The lips have gone and the tooth fool discharging a servant to insert in the pocket shows how completely inch a line would cold! We shudder at the thought of Korea's

fate. The so-called ultimatum of Japan, in. register the date and cause. of discharge. (4) strengthen Japan's grip on South Manchuria

which she declared her intention of taking from To give each discharged servant a character or to faraish to the Registrar his reasons in writ-

action on the Antung-Mukden Railway ques ing for refusal. (5) A master is prohibited

tion, was presented to t ́s Wal-wu-pu by Mr. Ijoin, Japanese 'Minister in Peking, and the from engaging a servant who fails to produce his pocket-register or whose register is incom

Chinese Government has bean forced to accept.: plete. The duties of a servant are as follows!

it. Cat our country still be called a State?AT

DUTIES OF MASTERS,

of

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Mr. F. A. Hazeland presided and there were also present Hour MF, 1. Badeley, Captain Superintendent of Police, Messrs. R. Wood, G. H. Wakeman, R. H. Craig and C. D. Mel-(1) To attend personally before the Registrar and to supply necessary information for the The application was unaalmously granted.

purpose of being registered, (2) to attend personally within 15 days after any new entry in his pocket register. (3) To produce his pocket register when called upon to do so. For breach of any of these obligations and duties a master or servant is liable to a fine of Rs. 20, and a servant giving false information is tiable to a fios of Rs. 5o or simple imprisonment for a term of three months. A fog of four aunas is payable by a master on engaging a servant and by a servant for registration,

CHINESE COMMEMORATION

SIAMES.

INITIAL SUPPLY EXHAUSTED.

THE SYSTEM IN A NUTSHELL.

The Government-of-Burma-wrote to the Ceylon Government asking for information in Colonial Secretary, in reply, forwarded a report regard to the working af this The on is working by the Inspector-General of Police, Ceylon. The ordinance bas been found to serve a useful purpose in Ceylon, The In- specior-General says: Personally I would draw attention of the Burma Government to the fol. lowing points:

(1) The registration should be attempted all over Burma The existence, in Ceylon militates very irongly against its atility.

of areas where the ordinance is not in forca

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taken in conjunction with ber new hold upon the Kirin-Kongchengtes 'railway and the re construction of the Antung Mukden line. If in addition to this advantage she is to have an equal abore in the Tlenpaoshan mine, the sacrifice of nominal sovereign rights over Chientas and a section of its inhabitants is not considerable.

has ignored the law of nations in taking free action in Chinese territory, as has our own Go vernment in abmitting to Japan's demand. 'This is an exceedingly deep disgrace for the 400,000,000 of our brethren in China, who will never forget it. The most effective course of retaliation for the injustice China has suffered is to involve Japan in financial troubles which will at the same time give a lesson to the other be taken by China to rectify the Injustice done Fowers. This is the only course now open to

her by Japan. The patriotic among our couns trymen are therefore requested to make every effort to carry out a boycott of Japanese goods, and to continue the agitation until Japan's com merce bas received a severe blow. Chronicle,

WEDDING.

apan.

State comprises people, territory, and sover. eignty. Now that Japan is allowed to take free. action in Chinese territory, what becomes; There remain what may be called the minor railway questions and the Fushun collin- of the sovereignty of China? Japan took from ries on all of which the agreement, so far as can action in the reconstruction of the Antung. be seen, is equitable enough. It was scarcely Mukden Railway en August 7th, and this data to be supposed that Japan should altogether may be commemorated in China ar the begin hand back the mines that Russia had acquired ning of her end as an independent State. Évost 7.—5.25 p.m. Life Having Competi-

before the war: and the payment of royalties Great Britain in India and Burma, France in TION: Each competitor to enter the water,

with compeoration on a reasonable scale to Annam, Russia in Siberia and Holland, America, fully dressed, and rescue a Dummy Figure.and other factors, account for much of the ex

private owners should settle the dispute for in the Philippines, and Japan in Korea have Winners to be judged on time and method of cessive cost of this short line. But it is dona.

The special series of stamps issued to com-

aver. In respect of the Mukdeo station and all takan free acilon. In these cases, such. theless true that it need not have cost so much. memorate the accession to the throne of the

the Nawchwang branch-llos; if China's conten- action has-been-perpetrated upon welk coun-- This was won by R. C. Witchell with L. E.The Crown Agents have a good deal to answer young Emperor, Hsuan Teng, was on sale in

tion that the latter should be torn up, under the tries, which had of the qualifications of an Lammert second,

for. It has been stated to us os excellent au Shanghai yesterday morning, says tba N. G. D.

old agreement with Russia of 1898, was unroe-independent State. China, however, is unlike thority that the Chinese were getting rails, for New of 9th inst, and throughout the day estance, delivered, far cheaper than the Crown there was a large demand. Unfortunately, in

sonable, it was equally unfair that japan should those werk countries-fost cited. She have refused to allow the Peking-Makden complete and independent country, and japan Agents got the very sama rails f. o. b. Then formation concerning the total number issued.

line to run into the native city, and the most there was the excellent preliminary work done the number allocated to Shanghai, and the value of those sold up to any given time, was

suitable arrangement was an exchange on these by the P. W. D. Hongkong, to save time, which the Crown Agents' profesional nominees con- not available, but we have been informed that

wo points. To sum up, it must in fairness be demned and abandoned This involved a lot only a very small number, comparatively

said that Japan would appear to have shown a moro conciliatory, spirit than might have been of expensive embankment work, the necessity speaking, has been issued, and that the quanti for abandoning which has never been satisfac-ty allocated to Shanghai is proportionately low.

expected of ber. If in respect of the Fakumen railway and of Chientao her concessions are torily explained. This ought to be mentioned, "Some 42,000 stamps, aggregating about Syaooo

more apparent than real, designed as it seems but at the same time too much emphasis should in valge, were sold in Shanghai yesterday and not be put on the expensiveness of this im- this for the present exhausts the local supply,

rather to impress the outer would then to do portant undertaking. The nature of the align- Another batch, however, is expected to be

that on the Fakamen question at least Japan China any real service, it must be remembered emot chosen is such sbut the cost per mile on sale shortly. The design, which is by

has never swerved from the position that she Mr. Firy, Postal Secretary to the Imperial The work to be dons under the ordinance mas, inevitably appear very high, in compari- authorities, is very pleasing, and has been is not too much for the ordinary officer in frit took up; nor cas any nation be expected son with lines.

There are three stamps charge of the station in a place where the in bargaloing to give away more than she is well executed. In the series, the face values being two cents, number of servants is not too large. (a) The obliged. Hat when we remember the past his three cents and seven cents. Each stamp bears charges for registration here are far too low tory of the whole Manchurian controversy, the rupture of the negotiations, the attempt on the same design, namely, a representation of and do not provide a sufficient staff: it must be the Temple of Heaven in the centre, with the remembered that a watch will have to be kept China's part to refer them to the Hague tri- baust and the solid ill-will engendered by the Chinese characters on the right hand side upon a very large number of servants.

continuance of dissension, it may, perhaps, be.. The minimum charge on registration or morning "The Ching (Dynasty) Postal admi

KASTERBROOK LITTLE, nistration, whilst on the left-hand side, are engagement should be one rapes, the charge thought that any agreement is preferable to the Chinese characters setting forth that the for a duplicate pocket register should be five none. As with every compromise and conven-

The following description of the wedding of stamps were issued in the first year of the reige rupees, and for a triplicate pocket register tion, ite success as an emollient to the sore of Halian Tang. In the right-hand top corner is should be len rapecs. There would then be relationships of China and Japan will depend Mrs. Robert Little to Mr. R. F. Easterbrook Is On the 18th instant (July) at the Church of the character denoting the value, whilst in the some deterrent to a servant making away with upon the manner in which it is executed more taken from the Lady Pictorial. left-band top corner is the character for cont, pocket register in which uncomplimentary than spoo its actual terms. Even now in all America has removed the possibility of a de- The Temple of Hearth on the two-cent stamp remarks are written and applying for a new probability an agreement has only been made Risham, Berks, by the Rev. W. Farmar, Mr. cline in the quotation of yarn, so that the maris pricted in green, on the three-cent stamp it book. (3) Power should be taken to take the possible because Japan had given China prac Roald F. Easterbrook was married to Mrs. R. ket ought to improve, but despite this factor, in bide, and the seven-cent stamp in violet finger-prints of all servants of first registry,tical proof that she should stand no further W. Little, widow of the late Mr. R. W. Tinis, HOUSE INTRODERS PUNISHED. the Cotton Yarn Exchange in Osaka remains Around each is a fancy border in yellow, the and they should be examined in the hugere riding. The lesson of the Antung-Mukden of Shanghai, Chise. The bride, who was given,

very quiet, and business in the city is not active as was expected, the market fluctuating Chinese characters and the English wording, priot borcan attached to the Inspector-General railway reconstruction is writtes large across away, by Admiral of the Flest, Sir Edward. the apparent once and celerity with which in, Baymour, was attired in maize coloured.satl”, only a you or two. This is regarded as

Damely, "Chinese Empire Heulan Tang First of Police's Office. Year," and the value of the stamp, belog im This is the whole subject in a nutshell and these latter days the negotiations bave been cut princess, with an overcoat of champagne very strange phenomenon, but the inactivity white lak: The stamps were printed by the underlying principle might with advantage

conducted. But it is only the more Incumbent coloured nipon, edged with pearls, and the must be ascribed to the slackness in the

groom la honour of his sickcams. She also export of yarn. There remains in Shange Waterlow and Sons. Ld., London. Those who be adopted in the Colony and F.M.S., where apon Japan to show that what she has gained wore an oyster pendant, the gift of the bride

stock of about 750,000 bales of purchase these stamps may feel confident that the servant question is both acute and peren- by strength she will use with justice.

The following summary of the Agreement carried a beautiful gold bag and fvory prayer, there will be nominate when the present nial. Registration bas several times bean pro- Con tan monday, when two Chin the Police Japanese yarn, and this is checking the sale of taste, which will be under 2,000,000 altogether, posed in the Straits and the last move towards signed at Peking on September 1, regarding book, gilts from her sister, hits. 240. Farren, Court last

Chioamen were Var for export. Compared with Chinase and as been exhausted,

it was made not very long ago when a high: Manchurian controversies between China and The bilde was attended by Miss Tone Wildne placed in the dock for unlawfally being found in Indian yarn, the Japanese yarn is maintaining

legal authority actually drafted a bill, but drop Japan, has been kindly communicated to the son, daughter of Lady Wilkinson, whose a house, without the permission of the inmate comparatively high price la ad's, but la 16's

ped the matter when informed that the Chinese

Press by the Japanese Consol-General at costume consisted of white musiin" and "lace with a white hat. The best man WAL Mm. Diggings, residing at Morrison Hill Road, the Chinese is ruling the highest. In conte. ACCORDING to the official programme, the 1st Protectorain doubted its ability successfully to

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It the afternoon." was the complainant in the case and from the quesce, only the better priced Japanese yam Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusilier will em fight the all-powerful Hylam kongai--a raiber lady's evidence, it appears that on Saturday will be exported. But Japanese spinners can bark at Malts on the troopship Sendes about humillating admission for a Government de of Moshan, Shiyishni, shall be the boundary the happy pair left for a motor trip, aftomoon, the men were found in the servants' not reduce the prices now ruling, while any the soth inst; an seraga for Tientsin, North|partment to have to make.

lizes between China and Korea, China agrees to Cornwall The bride's travelling costomo Co quaiters, for what purpose it is not known, but || Increase in price would check the export." For China. The troopship will call st Singapore

open Langisingtson, Chultzuchien, Toataokoa sisted of a white muslin gown, lawn silk co probably to form a gambling party. The lady this reason no great fluctuations are likely to be on Oct. 17, at Hongkong on the 24th, and sho

and Palissokou in Chiantao for foreign trade, and Leghorn hat: Numerous friends and asked the men what they wanted in her house seen in the yara market for the present, and the

and recognizes the sight of Koreans to reside ticas attended the ceremony, and also the but the men could pot offer a satisfactory ex maximum quotation will probably be Yign, with

to a limited district there. Chias consents to ception at the home of the bride. The weddin placation, and they wore handed into the cus- minimam of Yas

Japan's stablishing Consulates and their ding presents were numerous and handsome Messrs. W. and G. Bastard supplied" the prod tody of the police.. On Monday, one of the We understand that the spindles zunning are

branch offices in the above-named ports, defendants told Mr., F. A. Haraland (First working at 10p pressure to produce yarn. The

Komans residing in the seld district shall be ding cake, te p Police Magistrate) that he came from the coun», total output of yarn in Japan for last month

Japanese Consul or his deputy having the right viça was composed by MrT l of sitting na tha court as ka may; platanesine (formerly organist at Holy Teali

The Oraka Mainich notes that the Box festivals are now over and that the cotton yarn At the conclusion of the sports Mrs. Francis season has been entered upon. The rice har- Clarke kindly presented. the prizes to the suc cassful competitors and was the recipient' of a

vest promises to be abundant and it is expected that a large demand for criton yarn is certain holdem banquet of flowers set in a silver to rise in the interior. The bad cotton crop in holder with the Club's colours.........

GAMBLERS AT THE POLICE COURT..

Trespaning in European establishments is a very common offence in the Colony and is the

cause of frequent annoyance to the inmate.

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will reach her port of destination, Ching-wang MESSES. Gunn and Co. advise that the manager tao, on Nov. 3, from where the battalion proof the Balgownis Rubber Estates reports that conds to Tientsia to be stationed in relief of ths the rubber crop harvested during the month of 2nd Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlan August was 5:436 lbs; estimated, dry. In the der The Camerons will embark on, the corresponding month of last year it was 2,585, Brudan Nor, 4, and the troopship.

on Dec 1 and the year 1000 ra was no way they wrinated dry thence to Bangalore, where they will be stations and the total for the corresponding period; så the their frat best jak IndiaNS

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„try and visited the complainant's house for, the amounted to 80,525 bales, against' 79,200 the- them to Mudras,"arriving the nigh|l|l convey Ibaydry!! The total for the first five month |fofil alread: undar; the Uhlause--furisdiction, the. The hymn sung by tha choit during

purpose of delivering letter to the cook. previous month and 60448. dales for August

ach of the defendants was fined $5,