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to an instance of this kind by a reporter who attends the Police,
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preter who made, to another Siberian Mail-Closes por, s.6. Chipoge, comments in. Chinese ---Delta at 5 p.m. to-day. regarding an Englishman: from Siberian Mail-Due pers that point dates some sourness. Assaye to-morrow.
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THE
31, 1913.
CANTON SITUATION.
up a position at the man-of-war anchorage.
The Real Reason.
It is believed that the real e- son of the Pu Pik's staying re
is that the Commander rebikes to
EX VICEROY SHUM SAYS CHAN KWING MING'S IS take his orders from Cant. He
A NOBLE MOVEMENT."
CAN YUAN SPARE TROOPS FOR THE SOUTH 2:
is, in fact, reported to have olearly stated that he will only recognise orders from the Peking Government. He is still on board the Po Pik, but it is a fot that a number of his men have. (Our Special Correspondent y payment is being made in silver deserted, giving as their reason
Canton, July 30 Your Correspondent had over ment
and, over the rost, an agree they resent the attitude taken up that they are Southerners and will bo arrived at on hour's conversation this morn- whereby the men will accapt
by the Commander. Whatever moris staying in the Yamen for a day being made on account of disaffected men, is is certainly a very ing with Ex-Viceroy Shu who notes, proper "allowance may be the opinion of the dis or no, prior to going to his horno count. in Kwangai. Dr Lo, Cournissioner complaints have been made by ting to watch development. For It is denied that farther clever move on the part of the member of the Senate, who is for Foreign affairs, and Mr Mu, a the soldiers.
Commander, and it will be interes- down. here from Peking, neted as quieter today; in fact only the under close observation by local
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interpreters. A full account of the barost necessities seem to be in authorities. Silk Delivery. The silk shipped from Houg: Briefly, the Ex-Viceroy states that and one passos miles of shops interview follows by next mail. demand in the native quarter,
"Influx of Chinese, Japan on 2nd July, reached New not a member of the Kunming more than one or two. There abated, incoming steamers and
8.6. Empress of he is no party man and certainly without seeing a
The influx of Chinese into the buyer in Colony from Canton continues un- York on 20th July.
tang, but that he has. Bank Meeting.
been is more military life in the trains being taxed to their utmost, impelled by Yuan Shih K'ai's street, too. Till to-day the neigh. So crowded was one of the trains Now, five or six minutes The bull-yearly meeting of the unconstitutional conduct to adopt bourhood of the Yaren has been from Canton yesterday that it took obviously was intended to mean: Hongkong and Shanghai Banking the line which he has taken, mainly free from soldiers, numer-three Star Ferry boats to take the Keep the fans going for a little Corporation takes place at the "Such a noble movement" as ous officers of rank passing and arrivals across the harbour. The rates of Subscription to the "Hongkong Telegraph" will written up. Here is where spleen
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We understand that. Sun Mei, comes in. Yesterday, we are told,
be considers, the full support of the Commissioners raid to the the elder brother of Dr Sun Yat- the fans were turned off exactly Orders state that the lectures on should
Hongkong Volunteer Corps the Powers, and the Foreign Press writer to-day. "Anything may sen, left Hongkong for Canton by ushor, who is an Eaglishman, tinued at 5.30 p.m. this evening. at the end of five minutes.
say nothing at will happen; and nothing may hap steamer last night. The nature of The Infantry Training will be con-
hinder ita progress. would have kept them going, but
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The Hongkong Telegraph.
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1913.
HONGKONG AND THE REVOLT.
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Rude Treatment.
white man had to take orders. In
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Volunteer Lectures.
* Mail Delayed,
Diocesan Girls' School.
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out of its nentrality.
"Shum Protests
neutral.
the trouble in the North finishes fature in the revolt against the
·China Squadron.
not
the usher had to "tako orders The s.s. Linan, which is bring-Governor General Chan Kwing think of sending men down here mains practically unchanged, from a coloured man. The inter-ing down the Siberian mail, is Ming, to offer what advice he till he has quietened the Yangtse except that business in Chinese preter ordered them to be stopped delayed owing to the typhoon.. and then to proceed to district. and fetched the second olerk to She is at present taking shelter Kwangsi which he hopes to shake Confidence in Chan Kwing Ming. worse. There has, we her, been oircles is going from bad to two men, who are not white, a support him. And from these at Amoy..
Confidence in the Governor some light movement in the g courts at Home the presamen are which is being erected at King's of false reports in Hongkong, and those opposed to him recognise be pressed dutil
General's administrative and con- direction of merchants endeavour-. The new Diocesan Girls' Sohool terms the intentional spreading the increase. It is said that even by payments due.. shall
He bitterly deprecates what he trolling abilities seems to be on to come to an arrangement where sideration: treated with courtesy and con-Park, Kowloon, neir to the French
Their work is not,
munument, is now well advanced, By confidently that Mr. Leung in him a man of unusual power. in madebarder by having difficulties
conditions the brother to Yuan. Shih Kai's Fin-His
interior thrown in their way. It is ro-
dits general design is inuch
are more ... advisera ance minister, is at the present notion of
ridioule the sottled and "trada can resume admire. cognised there that, if a second
moment in the Colony for tua obeying the mandate to come appears small hope of this end General Lung's its natural course; but there clerk is a public servant (though Five more casca of plague were certain that there is no question supposing the general wished to the deadlock in basiness is being
purpose. the public knows nothing of notified yesterday, four being of General Lung's coming down to obey the order he dare not keenly felt in all directions.
He says he is quite down here and arrest him. Even being altsinod. In the meantime him) newspaper men are also, fatal. Of the fatal cases one was here; he does not believe that leave Kwangai provice, in. B вадзе, public ser vants- men doing a public and another on the . Fung troops and is confident of the men is given to the report that that Dr. Sun Yat-sen is on the
on the Hongkong Cricket Ground Lung can control more than 3,000 service. The whole business
Little credence within the Ya
Interesting Rumours. leaves a bad taste in the month. Tuon. The year's cases now loyalty to the South. He main the Manchus would declare in
It is rumoured about the Colony · It is not good that coloured men
total 260:
tains that Yuen can apare no favour of the South. It is thought P. and O. steamer Assaye and should be permitted thus rudely
Royal Society of Arts.
troops to send down. here; also that they will remain sullenly (or that he is accompanied by Wo way to Hongkong on board the. and impertinently to eat white
Amongst newly-elected mem-that the Southern troops are far perhaps watchfully) mon, Government servants even bors of the Royal Sciety of Arts better trained than is the com-Japanese help is not looked for. General of Canton. It is also though they be.
are Ching Chen Hean, of Hong- mou belief; witness their repeat-It is realised that Japan, whatever stated that numbers of leaders Fon-man, the former. Governor. One or two points of more than ordinary interest were touched
kong; Bo Kim Teik, of Messrsed and persistent attacks on the may be her sympathies, dare not of the revolt up North, seeing apon in the course of some comments, in yesterday's issue of the
Chow, Kit and Co., Kuala Lum-Shanghai Arsonal, The Situation. "Telegraph," on the situation in Canton and its effect on Hongkong, ceived by special cable from the ki, Echigo, Japan.
take a band for fear of the other that things were going against The news which we have re- Hishiro Nuita, of Kashiwaza able to spare troops we fear Aliat There is still, on all sides, an join the rebel movement in Canton.
pur, Federated Malay States; and As to President Yuan being Powers. It was stated, for one thing, that there were titret agents in the North to day would appear to
them, bave left to come South to should troops be necessary, Pro-obstinate refusal to discuss SanWhat element of tath there is in Colony who are busily trying to secure help for the southern re- point to the fact that affairs have The following changes in the if
sident Yuan might send all he has Yat Sen's part-either present or these statements it is hard.to say. volters. The general feeling is that the authorities should keep king, which has been the seat of have been decided on:-The needed there. Shum seems to that he is expected down here who was formerly actively con- now taken a definite turn. Nan composition of China Squardron scou, as they will be no longer President There is a story afloat bas just arrived from Canton, and keen eye on these men," was the comment made on the matter. much of the uorest, has gone over Kent has been ordered home for overlook the fact that the North- to-day. It was reported that Chen carned in the last Revolution, ex- According to a Chinese who That, of course, was an expression of popular feeling; for ourselves, to President Yusu, rebels in refit. The Yarmouth will take ernors defending the arsenal were Ki Mee, the ex Governor General Viceroy Shum has remained we should assume that the authorities know most of these stormy sale, and the general view, says Triumph will leave England for erners five to one whilat the Ex-Viceroy here, but confirmation He
Shanghai are deserting whole- the place of the Flors. The outnumbered by the South-of Shanghai, accompanied the insotive since his arrival there. petrels and are noting their invements very carefully, huur by our correspondent, is that the re- China, carrying relief crews Southerners were constantly being is not forthcoming. Though there hour, day by day, It is giving away on socrota recent case tried bellion has broken up. Nanking's about the end of August, and on reinforced, yet they made absolu- is no sign of riotousness everyone" sounding" opinion in Kwang- hers made it fairly clear to say that the Hongkong and Canton reversion to loyalty has evidently arrival on the Etition will be tely no impression on the North-even the boys and the coolies-tung and Kwangsi, of which is stated to have come South with a view to police work well together in matters jointly affecting them; and we tion. The question now is whe- place of the Tomar, which will are told, a jolly demeanour.
bad a big influence on the situa- placed in reserve, taking the erners who even maintained, we show the greatest curiosity, as to latter Province he is a native. It should hope that the departure of those secret agents for longkong ther or not, and, if so, when, the be paid off. The Monmouth will. was duly notified and the necssanry steps taken at this end. Those Central Government will give then proceed direct to join the
developments. Canton News Rumours
is believed that if he finds that: who are unacquainted with up-to-date police methods would be some attention to the revolt in the Fourth Cruiser Squadron,
and Opinions.
The Gunboat Po PIK. both Provinces are willing to join vaally surprised to discover how careful a record is kept of the the South. It has been generally
A telegram was received at the The Chinese gunboat Po Pik, up in the revolt, he will accept doings of men whose doings are of real account; and we should be situation in Nanking was cleared believed that immediately the
Yaman last night stating that L concerning which we yesterday the position of Generalissimo, much astonished to learn that these secret agents are pormitted to up the Noribera troops would be
Lish Chun, commander of the published reports which had Meanwhile things are quiet in Kiangsi troops has driven back reached us concerning alleged Carton, and the opinion still pre- run loose and unwatobed while they are striving to foment trouble sent to Canton. If this opinion
the Northerneta, under Tuan Chi desertions, is now in the Colony.
is borns out, a definite pronounce-
Kwai, with heary slaughter. at the man-of-war anchorage General Lung's troope, or forces lying vaila in many quarters that if ment may be looked for any day
Tuan is said to have fled North- off The influx of Chinese from Canton is another matter of siro 1g Peking will not tolerate the
Wanchai, together with from the North, should appear on One thing is certain-
words from Kiukjang.
two Salt Commissioners' boats, the scene, the Canton troops will local interest. So far, the arrivals have been, for the most part, attitude of the strife-breeders in ral broker, Victoria Building, in- Eastern Gate, but at head quarters of the reports of disaffection ar-
This morning a number of These three oralt had been show but little fight, Chinese of the better class who wish to avoid trouble. But pre isely Canton much longer.
Mr. P. C. Potte, share and gene- troops were seen passing the for some few days moored off because they are wealthy, their coming is bound to have an effect
Samshuipo, but in consequence similar to that which attended the rush at the time of the revolution, The Davis Cup.
forms us that be has received tus it is denied that there were leaving following quotations of Shares by the city. The Yemen authorities org the crew of the Po Pik, they nearly two years ago. These newcomers
can afford to secure
cable from London. this morna confirm a rumour that some 20,000 were yesterday ordered by the European dwellings, and, if matters continue long unsettled, rents can tennis players on winning Shells(Bearer). £5. 8. Buyers. Kiangel on August, Ex-Viceroy they would t3 under observation.
Congratulations to the Amori-ing:-
soldiers are to leave here for authorities here to proceed to the are certain to rise in consequence, If, as is at least probable, a shown consistent form all through Mexican Eagles. 2. 7. 8»,
man-of-war anoborage, where compromise is effepted koforo long and matters in the neighbouring the competition but the members Pahang
the Davis Cup. The team had Ural Caspians 2,10: 3
Shum ia reported to have sent a Province settle down evenly, Hongkong should soon be rid of its of it excelled themselves, when
telegram yesterday to the Tatub boats proceed ander their own visitors; but it is se well to face the possibilities in the other they went across to England and
of Kwangsi, urging him to de- direction.
succeeded in wresting-the-trophyTronoba If the Northern troope engage the revoltors of Canton and asoribed largely to the magnificent
from the holders. The victory is Indos (Com-" prove successful, as they should do if they are equal in strength, play of MoLoughlin, and there Electrio Trams.
binad) Hongkong can fairly count on an unhappy time after. Refugees of can be no doubt that he is a won- all kinds well seek an asylum in this Colony. Agitatore, who lk derful exponent of the game. rather than fight, desperadoes who withdraw support from any He cannot claim to be the cause which coases to promise them booty in plenty-these and world's best player, for only others, the worst classes who could make Hongkong their abiding quite recently he faced A. F. place are sure to flee here for refuge. The thing has happened Wilding, the Australian, in the before and may happen again. The one hope is for a peaceful final of the All England Cham- onding to the Canton trouble. We have never been convinced that pionship and was overcome by the army at Canton is so ready to die for Chan Kwing Ming as he three sets to love. His service in
not more than 5,000 while the kong, reporting that she was in appears to believe, and we have a conviction that a striking victory his strong point, and few players
ax Viceroy, stated above, gives there seems to have been some need of repairs, In actual fact for the Northern troops in the Yangtee Valley would find the army can stand up to it; though Wild- mille swimming championship is Lang with indifference. They in Kwangtung declaring itself for the Republic. As to that, the ing soon mastered it in the match announced for to-morrow even-
The twice-postponed quarter the figures at 3,000.
Apparently the officials regard but this was soon remedied. Doe slight defect in the steering gear, future alone can decide; bat such a victory, at any rate, would referred to. America is doing welling at 6.15. - The course is from8sy, "If he is with us, he cannot pite this, however, the boat still place of safety or seeking for a peaceful ending to the trouble. In and tennis players know only too terfield and Swire's parallel to he will never dare to come down." ander stating that there were Hongkong at least, that peaceful solution of the present difficulty is well. Hor advance has been the Praya. The postponements Another story is to the effect would take at least a month to us he us remained at Samshuipo, the Com earnestly hoped for. If this morning's wires are accurate in inter-worthily maintained, and
other repairs necessary which preting the situation, the revolt is nearly at an end, and it is to be sportsmen we can only wish hor terest in the event. The public that the troops are being paid in effect. This was the position
as have served only to increased in- koped that they are not too optimistio..
good luck in the future. are invited to witness the rave contradict this; they say that some the Hongkong authorities to take
Shanghai dollars. The officials
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LOCAL SPORT.
Quarter Mile Swimming Championship.
of
The two Salt Commissioners'
clare independence. It is rumour-steam, but the Po Pik was towed ed that the Canton authorities are across by a launch belonging to doubtful-of-being able to cope
the-Wing-Shun Company, with the bad characters of the
Facts of the Case, place if no large a number to the Po Pik are extremely inter- The facts of the case in regard troops be withdrawn from here, but police ridicule this boat was ordered by the Canton esting. It appeare that the gun- The utmost number of men that but the Commander, who is a authorities to proceed to Pakhoi, Lung. could raise and even that Northerner, refused to comply isregarded as "too good to be true" with the order and went to is 10,000 and those best in-Macao. She then came to Hong formed say that ho certainly has
notion
Paying the Troops.
when the boat was ordered by
MAGICIANS IND HONGKONG.
Following is the programme of the performance to be given at the Theatre Royal this evening by the Chiu Kwan Lok Hing Company of magicians from Peking --
1-Overlare. 2-Somersaults. 3-Chineso Wine Jar played by
Feet. 4-Plate Wheeling: 5.-Ladder Ulimbing. 6.-Esthenware Jar played on
Feet,
7-Sorcerer's Act.
'10 Minutes Interval. - 8.-Overture.
9.-Overhead Somersault:
(Performed by Girls Years
of Age.)
on Feet 11-Sword Show.
10-Wooden Wheels played
12.-Somersault with RiceBowl
Sword.
13-Walking on Blades 84-Aerial Swinging
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