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Last Night's Gule.

WEATHER BOUND EXCURSIONISTS.

THE "HEUNGSILAN" AT MAŁOCHÓW,

4th inst

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY OCTOBER 9 1900

JAPAN-BRITISH BXHIBITION

INVITATION TO HONGKONG TO PARTICIPATE.

At the last monthly meeting of the Generat Committee of the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce, the following letters were consi dered:

Colonial Secretary's Office, 24th September, 1909, Sir,With reference to your letter of the 1st

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NOTES BY THE WAY

THE OUTLOOK,

SIBAM-WHISTLE REGULATIONS.

REVISION URGED BY THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

when it was announced that the queen of the of last July, I am directed to transmit for the Period ‘of prosperity, but we are still waition | of your letter of the 7th instant.

The popularity of the week-end excunion to Macho was considerably enhanced yesterday river fleet was dolog the journey to Macao. Accordingly, quite two hundred European passengers including many ladies flocked on board the Macao-bound steamer before the hour of departure notwithstanding that the red typhoon signal had bean holsted indicating bad weather in the vicinity of Hongkong,

At 9 am, sharp the Heungshan cast off ber moorings and was soon out in the stream plough. ing her way to Macao. Capt. Thomas chose the inner passage and gave his patrons a delightful sum of a little over three hours, landing them at Macao soon after 12.5 p.m. The passengers disembarked at Macao in less than no time. Some made a bea·line to the fartan inleons; others rode to the Macao Hotel; and not a few wended their way to the residences of friends whom it was their purpose to visİL.

Information of your Chamber the enclosed copy of a letter from Mr. Kirally dated the 19th ultimo am, &c.,

(Sgd), C. CLEMENTI,

for Colonial Secre The Secretary,

Chamber of Commerce.

(Enclosure.)

August, 13th, 1909. Sir, In contidvation of my pravicus corres» pondence, I do myself the honour to inform you that since my last communication the pros posal to hold Japaness Exbibition at the "White City," Shepherd's Bush, next year bas met with, unqualified approval from all classes both in this country and Japan,

The Duke of Norfolk-the premier Duke and Harl Marshall of England-bad agreed to act as president, and His Majesty the King, with characteristic solicitude for everything that makes for the extension of British trade and with kese appreciation of our Allies in the Far East, sent to His Royal Highness, who presided at the inaugural banquet of the Exhibition, the following message

His Royal Highness, Prince Arthur of Con In the course of the day the yard arm of the naught, bas accepted the position of boner flagstaff on the Spin heights ran up the typhoonary president of the Exhibition, and to view of signal and it was rumoured that the HongHis Royal Highness' historical Garter Mission kong office had advised the skipper of the to Japan three years ago no conjunction could Heungthan by telegram to disembark bis parbe nappier. sengers upon arrival at Hongkong and then, at once, make for shelter. Whether the report Was correct or not, was of little consequence, but anyway long before the scheduled hour of departure for Hongkong a good law of the ex- cursionists had souggled themselves on board contemplating a quick pasige to Hongkong which they hoped to reach before midnight. To- warda 7 p.m. the returning voyagers hegao to arrive in knots of 5's and 6's, but the report of "I understand you will preside this evening Impending bad weather scared off the more at a dinner gives in connection with the pro timid ones, many of whom left the ship to re-posed Anglo-Japanese Exhibition next year. tom shore.

International Exhibitions in these days largely depend on private support, and I hope that the Japanese and British people will come forward Bod promote an undertaking which has for its object an increase in the commercial prosperity of both countries and uniting still closer ths bonds of fellowship which already exist be tween them."

Promptly at seven o'clock the faungthan cast off, and most of those on board felt assured that they were starting back to Hongkong. A #toady-falling barometer, however, and the squally nature of the winds brooded ill and, Experienced skipper that he is, Capt. Thomas was not going to accept any risks with his charge and the human freight on board. A course was, therefore, shaped for shelter at Malocha nod thither the vessel pro ceeded and anchored for the night. Two an chon-one forward and another astern-were let go and all was made ready for the vessel to ride the storm. in perfect safety if, percbance, oce should overtake' har in the evening. Ai 8.35 p.m. the Heungshan was safely at anchor.

As on all such occasions there will always be found those who are ever willing to growl and claim to know what & ship captain aught to do and what he bould not. There was a subdued suggestion to approach the captain to pursue the journey; but the meddlesomeness of the would-be wisexcre was soon hushed when he was gently but firmly told that he would receive scant courtesy if he had the impudence to lay down the law on board a steamer.

The rest of the drening was given up to making the best of an unforeseen situation. Those who have had a previous experience of the predicament sáw to being provided with a comfortable meal and refreshments till the morning. Others who little thought of the limited stock of the ship's commissariat trusted to fuck and had to pay the pensity of their own Improvidenes, By is p.m. the bar was depleted of its entire stock and a clamouring, thirsty crowd had to be unceremoniously told that "no drinks could be had for love or money." Not even Adam's als was available on board and this was surely an axaggeration and the short supply that was left bad to be resiously husbanded for the matutinal coffee this morning. If it was because of the liquor import duty that the price of coffee had also gone up, since he had to pay forty cents for a single cup. This Is, however, by the way. All are unanimous In their praise of the ship's company's urbauity and ready willinganes to please when all, with -out-distinction, had to make the best of a

slight contretempa

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His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Japan, also.sent a telegram as follows

"take advantage of the occasion to tender my congratulations to Your Royal Highness and to those who join you in celebrating the institution of the Anglo-Japanese Exhibition, and to express my sincere wishes for the com- plete success of the undertaking,"

His Excellency the Japanese Ambassador on this occasion said be felt confident that the Exhibition would confirm the friendly senti meats and would greatly help the commercial relations between the two countries, and spoke of the fatense interest taken in the Exhibition by the people of Japan and of the large sum of mocay voted for it by the Imperial Diet.

AGINCOURT LIGHTHOUSE............

DESCRIPTION OF LIGHT. ·

The lighthouse is bullt of brick, round la shape, painted white, height from base to cen- tra of light yo feet.

*In a notification of the Harbour Department, the position of the Lighthousa ́according to Those who earnestly gaze upon the com

The following correspondence was considered Chart No. 211 of the Hydrographical Depart mercial horizon so far see no sign of a revival at the mouthly meeting of the Goosral Comment is intitude 25° 17′ 45′′ N.; longitude kaa" of the Colony's prosperity which is so much mittes of the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce 04 15 E yearned for in business circles. Frominent hold on the aged ult. S focal merchants have tried to convince usibat.

Des Voeux Road, Hongkong, 11th August, 1999, the keen trade depression would give way to a

Dear Sir,-We bag to acknowledge reculpt for the long-expected turn of the tide. Re ferance to the unflourishing condition of trade

We have always understood from captains of has come to be regarded as a matter of course ships, and generally, that the whistling regula At company meetings and the meetings held tions as originally framed worked quite satisfac the other day proved no exception to the rule, torily. They are as follows: The unsatisfactory condition of trade, which9. No steamship when at anchor near or has now been prevailing for the last three ring off the praya, or when moored to or wait- years, in most keenly felt by the shiping at any whart or landing-place, shall use the sing section of the Colony's business which, the steam whistle, nor shall such steamship after all, is Hongkong's mainstay and the only when ander weigh, use the steam whistle, commercial organization which would seem to except for the purpose of giving necessRTY be free from the effects of the depression is the notice of her approach towards any other Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, vessel. which has been paying bandrome dividends fu spite of the restrictive factors at present ob- Iriding.

LORD 'KITCHENER'S VISIT.

It is not every day that the Colony is afforded an opportunity of gazing upon a Field-Marshal, and to make perry set foot the other day on Blake Pier, every body who could slip away for the nORCE from their respective vocatioas burried to the landing stage io abtain a fleeting glimpse of the famous soldier who had gone through more than one tough campaign and who had koown the stern roalitics of war. The as tuming and unostentations asture of the man precluded the possibility of a popalar demon. stration, but nothing could bave pleased K. of K. more than the delightful informality of his visit. He did not make himself the terror of local regiments, as bis presencebere was purely in his private capacity; but had it been otherwise, it would have been decidedly interesting to know to what extent our citizen soldiers are the use- fut unit they are popularly supposed to be. As it was, there was no biare of trumpets to announce the arrival of the great soldier and administra- for and he left as quietly as he came. Besour to whom boneur is due.

THE OPIUM FARM.

Prior to the publication of the Opium Farm tenders, the general public tave looked for. ward to the presentation of the Estimates with as interest mingled with serious misgivings, but the outcome of Thursday's proceedings at the Colonial Secretary's Office in connection with the letting of the new Opium Farm should toad to dissipate the fears of the community as to the readjustment of the burden of taxation Although the Government does not bind itself to accept the highest or any tender, it is an almost foregone conclusion that the sole monopoly of preparing and selling thad ug in the Colony will he awarded to one of the bidders, in which case the deficit in the Colony's revenus will be much smaller then was expected. This fact should make the Colonial Treasurer shake hands with bimself. All's well that ends well.

HOUSEHOLDERS BEWARE.

The Lord Mayor of London pledged bis official and personal support and expressed the conviction that nowhere would more real in

Whether the approach of winter is respon- Lerest be taken jo the Exhibition than in the sible for a spain, of petty thefis cannot be ancient City of London: The full support of vouched for with any degree of certainty, but with the London Chamber of Commerce and the

the advent of the cold season, and, incidentally, Associated Chambers of Commerce of the

the Chinese New Year, there is an unexplain United Kingdom is also assured,

The exceptionally exquisite and unique able tendency for larcenies, especially of cloth character of the exhibition is sure to attract g, to be on the increse A casual visitor to millions of people act only from Japan and the the Magistracy the other day must have bees United Kingdom, but also frumn Europe and the struck with the number of larcenies appearing other Continents, thus helping to increase the before the Magisterial ken and in each case sharp sentences were meted out to the offenders. commerce between the British and Japancat When the nimbleness of the thieving fraternity Empires, which alone will take part in the and their capacity for convesting a drainpipe Exhibition.

into a taken into householders would do well to guard themselves against the local Bill Sitkes. The Hongkong are the second editions of the man from Home, with advanced theories of the division of wealth. Perhaps, by way of diversion, local lovers of peace might with profit try Mark Twain's joke for burglars. The only pity is the Celestial's capacity to appreciate a subtle point 'cau scar cely be called developed.

It is hosed that the British Colonies, many of which have at the present time large commer cial relations capable of indefinite increase

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The light is visible from all points and flashas once every 15 seconds, but for an are of ga: from North 42" West magnetic to South 66" West magnetic, the light being intercepted by high lend, cannot be guaranteed when ap proached within

of less than two distance nautical miles,

Bearings are from teaward toward the light. The light is 854,000 candle power and 480 feet above sea level: its radius of visibility on a clear night is 30 nautical miles.

Doring fog, if an approaching vessel sounds fog signals two cannon shots will be fired from the lighthouse at an Interval of two minutes; if #10. No steamship when entering or leaving the vessel continues to sound fog signals similar the harbour, or when at anchor therein, sballshots will be fired at intervals of five minutes, use her steam whistle, except for the purpose, of navigation or to avoid collision. The ess of such sinam whistle for any other purpose is hereby prohibited."

They will be found in Table "M" of the schedule to the Ordinance as it was originally

enacted,

We would recommend that the shipping members of your committee make inquiries of their captains as to whether the regulations as quoted above are not satisfactory, or whether 1207 would suggest any amendments,

It will probably be clear to your committes that it is the views of the captains themselves which are really important on a point like this. We have &c.,

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(Sgd.), DEACON, LOOKER & DEACON. E.A. M. WILLIAMS, E1q,, Secretary, Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce.

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The following acknowledgment was sent Messrs. Deacon, Looker & Deacon

Hongkong Chamber of Commerce,

12th August, 1909. Dear Sirs,-1. beg to acknowledge receipt of

your reply of 11th August, 1909, to my letter of the 7th idam on the subject of the blowing of steam whistles in the harbour and to state that the contents theroof have been brought to the attention of my committee. I am, &c.,

(Sgd.), E. A. M. WILLIAMS,

Secretary.

Messrs. Deacon, Looker and Deacon.

Government

The following letter was addressed to the -- Hongkong Chamber of Commerce,

Hongkong 29th September, 1909, Sir, I am directed by my committee to ad- dress you na the subject of Regulation No. 21 of Table "M" of the Merchant Shipping Con solidation Ordinance No. 10 of 1899 and its relation to the control of nuisances caused by the upoecessary, blowing of steam wbistius in

the harbour.

The effect of the present regulations is, that unless the steamship blow her whistle when in the waters of the Colony strictly for the put pose of regulations, 15, 28 and 31 of the regula as for preventing collision at sea, a quissaco is committed for which the master can be fired. My committee are given to understand it is the invariable practice of reamen, both in the waters of this Colony and in other crowded anchorages, to give a warning on the whistle of a steamship's approach to small craft, whose presence or course might constitute danger, either to themselves or to the steamship

This warning, is necessary" from steamers approaching their buoys or wharves under their own way and thus under little control.

Still mera is it required in a harbour congest of tides.

J

YUAN SHIH-KAI.

There is a romantic, tinge in the persistent rumour that the ex-Grand Councillor, "Yaan Shih-kai, is to be recalled to public service. Whether or not this rumour' becomes a fact, and the wish of not a few is realized, there enough to indicate that there is consciousness in Peking of China's great lack of leaders, as well as a desire to roll coming misfortunes and complaints on to the shoulders of another. The suggestion of recall has not emanated from the people or the native Press; it han come, apparently, from the inner circle that surrounds the Throne. Na Tung, Grand Councillor and Waiwupu. Miniştor, seems to havs fathered the idea in approaching the Prince Regout. This is the proper source The Waiwupd has of late beau groping a devious path and sicking deeper into the slough of despond. The Censorate and the Press have denounced this body as a company of incapables, and have especially cast ridicule on H.E. Liang Tua-yen, a former but ap- parently unfinished pupil of Yuan Shih-kai, who has tried to act as President bader

gravating and perplexing conditions. for H.E. Na Tung, he has seen enough in the waiwupu and the Grand Council to be con vinced that help, strength and determination are needed, that a Chinese rather than a Man- chu should be called into both these official departments, and in iurally enough, remember ing past events, that it might be worth while to summor Yuan Shia-kat

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FORTY YEARS OF JAPA

FORBIGN TRADE.

STAN PA

A REVIEW OF ITS DEVELOPMENT.

SOME INTERESTING STATISTICS.

The Yarodas pablishes à review of Japan's foreign trade during the last forty years,” In the first years of Meiji the total foreign trade amounted only to 26 million yan, comprising 15 millions of exports and 1x millions of Im- ports, but in 1908 it had grown to 814 millions. comprising 378 millions of expons and 435 millions of imports. In other words, exports. recorded an advance of 24-fold and imports of 40-fold, while the total trade was multiplied 31- fold during the period. It will be noted as a remarkable fact that Japan's foreizo trade has boss making regular advance every year during the forty years laterval. This may be largely ascribed to the fact that prior to the Russo-Japanese war the foreign trade of the country was not much affected by the con ditions of foreign markets. Since the late war, however, a change hat come over the situation, and Japan's trade hatnow begun to be susceptibly' affected by the affairs of the world, such is the American financial panic, the fall of aliver, 'and' the like. Consequently it in doubtfäl whether the country's trade will show such a systematic progress in the future as in the past.

Remarkable as has been the develop mant of Japan's trade in the past, con tinues the journal, it is still far below that of the leading countries of the world. 10 this respect Japan's position in the world" la 14th, while in the per capita amount of foreign trade she stands 24th; Until the pre- sent amount of trade is increased tenfold Japan will not be brought to the loyal with the first- class countries as far as her trade is concerned In the early years of Meiji, England, China, France, America, Italy, and Germany were the only countries with which Japan traded, but int 1908 the number has increased to no fewer than 34. In:1873 England was the largest buyer of Japanese goods, with Y5,160.000, Obing Americe, France, Italy, and Germany fol lowing is the order named. In 1908 the goods, arranged importers of Japanese according to the amount purchased, were at follows:-America, China, France, Korea,

England, Hongkong, the leased territory, Bri

tish India, Italy, Germany, the Straits Settle ments, and Australia. Exports to America in 1908 amounted to nearly 122 million yan. in 1873, with 12 million yen, China, France, Tarning to imports England headed the list

named. In 1908, however, the order was Eng America, and Germany following in the order land, America, China, British India, Germany, Dutch India, Korea, the lansed territory, French Indo-China, Belgium, France, and Egypt, Dar-

PRESENT COMPLICATIONS WITH JAPAN' and the recent series of negotiations all leading the last 35 years England's imports to back to the Poking Convention with Japan of Japan have increased nine-fold and there art 1955. In so far as it was Yuan Shih-kai who was eight countries which import to Japan mora the principal negotiator of that compact, which than to million yan yearly. France's increas he kept secret from a critical world, his pre: during the interval was only twofold, whereas rence would be thought of and might possibly that of America was 77-fold, Germany 23-fold, be desired, during the tablequent negotiations and British India 260-fold. The importation of raw colton is responsible for the tremendous of this year. It is probably more on account of Maocharian conundrums iban noy other matter

increase in respect to the last-named country. that the recall of Yuan Shib-kai has bean pro-

The comparatively slow progress of imports from England may be dao to the competition of be found for the suggestion that bas been made posed and that a show of sound reason could

America and Germany. A noteworthy featufe in the import trade of the country is the gendu. to the Prince Regent.

al decrease in the Import of manufactured goods and a remarkable Increase in the import of raw materials. This should be, regarded as concerning Yuan Skib-kai, it would be hard for any one to imagine. That he is pisced in an

a satisfactory sign, remarks the journal, show.

industries. awkward position in being required to admising as it does the development of dandestic the suggestion and to make a decision pro or

What is the real feeling or

THE WISH OF THE PRINCE REGENT

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Ons disappoinsed excamionist wanted to know with Japan-and are geographically in closs Characters are no victims of kleptomania boted with small craft and subject to the influence 1898. Ability, adaïinistrative capacity, enargy that the domestic_food_supply is inadequate to

His Excellency

(Sgd.), CHARLES J. KIRALIY."

THE GOVERNOR of Hongkong. The following acknowledgment was sent to

ABLOW TO THE SUFFRAGETTES.

The unscrupulons methods of the band of women in England known is the "Screaming Sisterhood "have been severaly denounced by Miss Marie Corelli.

'This latest blow to the

propinquity to that Empire-will take care that the contributions to this Exhibition are worthy of their dignity and importance, both politically and commercially.

The exhibition will have the advantage of the beautiful and substantial buildings, already known to millions of people, which have made the White City" so famous in connection with After the witching hour of midnight the the Franco-British Exhibition, and it only ra- greater majority of the excursionists began seek-mains for the Governments and Manufacturers Ing repose in the arms of Morpheus and in the of the Empire to produce a series of exhibits absence of a sufficiency of bunks and settees which will worthily compare with those already for the big crowd on board the deck offered promised by Japin, and to translate into reality" causa" has been the outcome of their own just an alluring invitation to the wearied opas the hope expressed by His Majesty King Ed. misguided enthusiasm. It appears that some and long before the hour of dawn when ward, that increased commercial prosperity and time ago, a number of suffragist missionaries, the ship's anchors were weighed for the return closer bonds of friendship will. result, I have curried away with their real, claimed the famous novelist as a convert to their cause journey the holiday-makers were sleeping&c.,

despite bar literary attacks on the movement. the sleep of the just. At five o'clock this;

This unqualified falsehood," as the author of morning the Brungan was steaming back

"The Soul of Lilith" borself put it, was met for Hongkong and was made fast to the wharf

by an audience at a suffragist meeting subse. at this and before 9 a.m. If slightly locon venient, the experiance of the excursionists

quently bald in North Wales with gross and a voice was, heard to cry out Poor was, nevertheless, a novel one.

This aroused the wrath of England's foremost lady novelist and in reply she wrote saying_ibal_abo would indeed. be a poor creature if she were to join in the movement which was "unsexing so many women at the present time. This alocfeest on the part of an eminent member of their ser from their cause must have come as a thunder bolt to the band of enthusiasts who count among their number Countesses and other illustrious members of Society. Exchanger from home bring news of interesting develop- ments in connection with the movement but judging from the mere handful of women who are seeking to revolutiogize the suffrage system by such means as storming the House of Com. mens and horse-whipping the London bobbies, the cause would appear to be doomed.

CASUAL CRITIC

Co.:

Government:-

creature," Hongkong Chamber of Commerce, In the course of the forenoon 'to-day the fol lowing Exprear-was issued from the office of

13th September, 1909. the-Hongkong, Canton and Macao SteamboatSir, bave to acknowledge the receipt.of your letter of yesterday's date (No. 4357/1909) covering a copy of a letter from Mr, Kirally about the Japan-British Exhibition, and to thank you on behalf of my Committee for your courtesy in forwarding the same for their in formation. I have &c.,

"HONGKONG-MACAO LINE. "Owing to the inclement weather there will be no afternoon steamer to or from Macao to day."

*VESSELS IN SHELTER.

All the river steamers yesterday postponed their departure for Camion until this afternoon. Quito a number sought shelter behind Stone- cutter's and Lai-chi-kok Bay, while at Kowloon Bay no less than a dozen coasting steamers were at anchor in readiness to meet the storm which, happily, gave Hongkong a wide berth on this occasion.

HARBOUR DESERTED.

The harbour was practically deserted by ship. plag yesterday afternoon. With the exception of the warships lo port sad a few steam launches, no other sign of Hongkong's tremendous ship ping was visible on account of the threatening typhoon. All the sampans had cleared for shelter, but a few merchantmen were seen riding at anchor.

BARLY CAPTURE AT WEST POINT.

WOULD-BE THIEF BENT to gaol,

and lost.

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In the early hours of this morning, a smart capture was affected by the master of a godown În Lani Oh Labs, West Point. It seems that sbonly alter two o'clock this moralag, when most of the neighbours were sound asleep, a Ohinaman gained access to a godown where rickshes are stored with the object of pilfering Uator. the rubber tyres from the wheels. tunately, the thial did not exercise sufficient caution, with the reaalt that he clumsily stumbled over some object, which had the effect of awaking the master of the godown from his amber. The latter started to make Investi- gations and on hearing a cranking sound from the direction of the staircase, be repaired thither and saw through an aperture in the staircase the thief engaged at his work, Before the man wwe satisfied that he had annexed a sufficient quantity of tyres, he was promptly seized by the master of the godown, who made a bos-iine for No.. 7. Police Station with his capture, and at the Magistracy this morning, the man was wjwon six-wonke" hard labour and six hours'

(Sgd.), E. A. M. WILLIAMS, Secretary.

Hon. Mr. A. M. Thomson, Colonial Secretary.

Lelier from the Secretary of the Japan-Dri- tish Exhibition:—

Shepherd's Bush, London, W., August roth, roog. Sir, I have the honour to inform you that" arrangements have been completed for the hold- ing of a-Japancan-British Exhibition, ander the auspices of the Imperial Japanese Government at the Great White City, Shepherd's Bask, sazt yea, commencing of May 3rd, 1910, and re maining open for about six months.

I beg to enclose berewith some particulars of

A CARELESS COXSWAIN.

INQUAY AT THE MARINE COURT.

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con, will be recognized by all. That the Prince Regent actuated in dismissing Yuan Shih-kai by a desire to revenge himself for the sake of his brother, the late Emperor, appears beyond dis- pute: and to his Highness' way of thinking, no by the part that Yoan played in the coup d'état of doubt, sach a course of action was fully justified

and will power, grasp of a constitutional system questions, together with the desirable inclion of government, and familiarity with foreign 110s to make up bis mind and to dispatch busi ness-all this is acknowledged with reference to Yuan Shib-kai; bat the thought that will doubtless weigh, with the Prince Regent is whether, in view of the past, he will be able to trust him-la-the future. That the ex-Grand Councillor would be loyal to the 6. All vessels irrespective of size shall, welfare of the Empire cannot be doubted; whether in a fairway or not, observe the land if the Prince Regent bar any measure of temational Collision Regulations, and co vessel whatever shall anchor in any of the fairways; "

framed, a steamship cannot adopt the custom- Under regulation No. 21, as at present ary method of warning small 'craft without ba ing liable to conviction for a nuisance.

On the assumption that the giving of these warnings is in accordance with the ordinary practice of seamed, Regulation 11 would also seem to be contrary to regulation No. 6 of Table "M" which reads:

and likewise to regalation No. 29 for preventing

collisions at sea.

The result of inquiries made of masters of vessels through the shipping members of my Chamber, is the unanimous opinion that In order to prevent accident to small craft and possible toss of life, the use of steam whistles in the barbour to warn native boats of the ap- proach of a steamer is so absolate necessity, and it is considered that the case would be met by a reversion to the regulations, as-originally framed, a copy of which is annexed.

My committee trust that His Excellency the Governor may give this matter bis considera- tion and that he may, see his way to make a much needed reform-I bave etc.,

(8zd.), E. A. M. WILLIAMI, Secretary,

Hon. Mr. A. M.Thomson, Colonial Secretary.

Regulations Nos. g and so in Table "M" of The Schedule to the Ordinance as it was originally enacted:

"g. No steamship when at anchor near or lying off the Prays, or when moored to or wait ing at any whart or landing place, shall use the om whistle, nor shall such steamship, when onder way is the steam-whistle, except for the purpose of giving necessary notice of ber approach towards any other vessel,"

10. No steamship when entering or leaving the barbour, or when at anchor therein, shall use her steam-whistle, except for the purpose such staam-whistle for any other purpose is baroby prohibited,"

Next it would be intéresting to study the classes of goods Imported and exported About 1877, rice and other careale ware con- sidered important commodities of export, their male abroad, annually amounting to saveral

verled, and at present Japan imports a large million yes. The position has now beco ro amount of cereale every year. It is evident

Japan is becoming more and more dependent satisfy all the domestic requirements, and on foreign countries for her food supply. In the early years of Japacese foreign trada a·larga...... variety of articles grouped under the general term of curios were among the principal staples of expart, but the export of this class of goods has not made much headway. The export of lacquer ware, for instance, has almost remained stationary during the last twenty years. The ex port of marine delicacies and other provisions on disinterestedanss in Bim, that is the considera- the other band, be shown an extraordinary ad vance. The sales of raw silk, and silk and cotton tion that will carry the day. For the Chinese to turn-about-face, and to meet as friends after piece goods have been steadily increasing, the offence to each other, is a qualification that must export of the first named for 1908 amounting to be bora is a man not made. For the Prince 7 million yen lin value. The principal staples Regeot, however, to restore poe who has been export in 1998; arrzaged according to the dismissed and even to take him into closer coo amount exported were raw silk, silk piece goods, fideuce, is quite possible. Yuan Shih-kai was cotton piece goods, copper, coal, tea, matches, merely allowed to return home to purse a crip- porcelaide, hosiery, matting, camphor, ships, pled foot; why not welcome him back, if his rand straw braid. Among these the match trade covery is complate? After all, the recall will has not shown any marked advance for the last ba casa of emergency, of the last alternative. on years, and its future is regarded with peasi The Prince Regent, bewildered by the.com-mism in some gutters. At first Japan's 'exe plexity of difficult problems and frightened by ports were confined to articles for which no the diminution of capable advisers, by the re-foreign competition existed but at present velation of China without a leader, may see majority of her exports consist of goods which

have to meet foreign competitiez. that his only help, and

THE ONLY HOPE OF THE MANCHU THRONE, is to place power again in the hands of Yuau Shib-kai, and to revive the country from ber unfortunate position. The dismissal was sufficient punishment for Yuan's having tero ed from the late Emperor, in loyalty to the late Empress Dowager; it is now safe to summon bim back, to let bygones be bygones, with no complication as to the future. Furthermore, the new Emperor was chosen by the late Em prets Dowager, not so much, in all probability, because he was of the family as the late Em peror, as because his moiber-wife of the Prince Regent was daughter of the late Grand Secretary, Jong Lub, specialfavourite and powar. fal Minister of the Empress Dowager." Since the selection was thus made, the Prince Regent may observe a position of moderation, eager for the preservation of the dynasty, but without partiality as to the late joint-rulers. To recall the Prince Regent to do, for the good of the

of

Ampeng imparts iron goods and drugs and chemicals bave made the most soticeabla progress, the games of the latter for rea amounting to over 18 million yet. The import of tin-plate and sheet glass, which were among the principal goods of import la former years, have got made any advance worthy of nois. The most remarkable advance in importa is that of fertilisers in recent years, the amount for last year teaching 431 million yen. At pr sent the most important articles imported are raw cotton, iron and steni, rice, bean cake, sugar, wool, beans, bosiery, four, woollen cloths, and drugs and chemicals. Taking all in al continues the journal, Japan's foreign trade has up to now shown an advance almost unparalleled is the world onder a tarif system which may practically be considered as free trade. (For thirty year of the forty under saview japan erjoyed what was price

the Exhibition, and 1 shall be glad if you will Lieut. C. W. Beckwith, RN,, Acting Harbour of navigation or to avoid collision. The use of Yuan Shih-kaí is a perfectly feasible thing for cally free trade. Since 1899, however, the

kindly assikt lo making this fact known through. out the numerous commercial associations of your district and in any announcements, balle tins, &c, that may be issued from time la timp. We shall be obliged if you will kindly favour us with the names of individuals and bodies with whom it would be advisable to communicate, in the fartherance of this object

"If you will honour the Exhibition by sociaing yourself with is in some way, it will be fully appreciated,—I am &c., The President,

(Bgd), Charles J. KIRALJY,

General Chamber of Commerce,

Hongkong.

The following acknowledgment was sent to the Secretary of the Japan-British Exhibi- tion:-

Hongkong Chamber of Commerce,

13th September, 1909. Sir, I bave the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your circular letter of toth August last and to state that the contents thereof are receiving the attention of my Committee,-I have, &c,

(Szd.), E. A. M, WILLIAMI,'

Secretary, Charles J. Kirally, Esq,

Secralary, Japan-British Exhibition,

Shepherd's Bush, London, W

In the Marine Court, last Monday, before Master, Mr. E. Osborne, Secretary of the Star Ferry Company, Limited, proccoded against the matter of the steam launch Sin Tot Kos for failing to observe the rules of the road on the 1st ins

THE SAI KUNG murdeR.

PRISONER COMMITTED FOR TRIAL..

country...

THE ANSWER OF YUAN SHIH-KAJ

duties have progressively increased.] This clearly shows Japan's great trading possibilities, and the future of a brilliant promise unless it

is to-be conjectured in a different way, Bisi spoiled by barmful interference. In the light telegrams sent some days ago to Grand Coun- of such a transparent object lisson, it world cillor Na Tang, if we may believe the Chinese be a mistake for the Government to resort to a newspapers, show that be in fully conscious of Protective policy, which would have no cibar result than to gorich a few favoured people st the difficulties which the Government has as-

the expense of the rest of the country.----Jajan countered since his retirement, hinting that

Chronicle these are dos to the incapacity of others, and that he is not at all keen to risk his reputation in the attempt to settle up the difficulties that have arisen. His words are a forewarning of impending calamity. If an Imperial command should come for bim to assume office again, he could hardly declins; but no doubt there will be a fairly cisar understanding as to his future powers, before an Edict in issued. He will not

** VIENNA CAFB.

APPLICATION FOR ADJUNCT LIGEROK GRANTED.

A mesting of Justices of the Posco was held

'Mr. Osborne stated that shortly after 9 am on the 1st instant the Southern Star left the

Further evidence was taken at the Magiuracy Hongkong Ferry Wharf for Kowloon, when the Sin Tai Koo was coming from the last Monday afternoon in the case in which a west, and as the two boats seared to Chinaman fscharged with (1) wilful murder, and about row yards of each other, the Sim Tar (3) stabbing with intent to murder. It may be Kos altered her course to port and both remembered that some time ago, a dispute arose boats closed. The Southern Star altered her between the alleged murderer's wife sad two course to stern and blew one blast to avoid other woman with regard to some property, immediate collision. The Sin Tai Koo went which the former claimed belonged to her. A fall speed astern and it was noticed by witness a result of the disputo, the woman approached that a small boy was steering. The launches got her husband and laid the matter before him. within twenty yards of each other owing to the The latter, who appeam to have the misfortuns catcless navigation on the part of the coxswain of possessing an ill temper, proceeded to the be retursing to loss power than, he had before at the Magistracy last Monday afternoon to con of the Six Tai Koo.

homes of the aggressive parties and an alter he will assure himself of larger freedom of sider an application from Julius Philipp Semmar The coxswain of the Sin Tai Keo also gave cation is said to have ensued, when the man is action i so much so that the Prince Regent may for au adjunct licence to sell by refill inlow!

alleged to have savagely attacked one of the wall hesitate in making a reconciliation, know- evidence.

The Court held the coxswain of the Bin Tai women. The knife which the iofuriated man ing that his own subordination will be ambracating liquors on premises No. 34, Queen's Koo to blame for incurring the risk of a collision ated was somewhat similar to betcher's ed in the act of recall! Yuan Bulb-kal's great Road Central,” Mr. F. A. Hataland presided. with the Southern Star by not altering his weapon the blade of which is said to have bant ambition, and it may fairly be added his great There were also present the Captain Suparine course to stera in sufficient time, and by trying as it entered an artery, causing the woman to abilities, will not allow him to be less than ho tendent of Police, Musar, R. H. A. Onig, G. was before, with less chance, far success: be. Wakeman, CA, D. Melboures, P.:P. J. to pass ahead of the ferry, and imposed a fine bleed to death. Another woman who tried to

Wodehouse, Hi M. Fleming, J. R. Wood, As of 33 and farther ordered the coxswain's ex-interpose was fiercely attacked with the same must have more power, with a reasonable pro amisation before the return of bis certificats, weapon but fortunately escaped with slight spect of gaining laurels for brillant achieve H. Ough, Dr. W. Moore, G. &. Woodcock and

mant. - The decision to be made will barefar. 0,8% Gubbay,d **The Coxswain later in the day passed" hii înjurlan, perk

roaching reenlia-4d7• GUIA Newt Frisinne was committed for trial,

The application was nanaimonsty