and the utmost pleasure to me to be of any service I possibly can to the Colony, which 1 may fairly, say that I love, where I receive the utmost kindness and the utmost consideration, and in which, the longer I stay in it, the more I appreciate the greatness it will eventually rise to. Therefore, if in any way I am able to do any little service towards to the Colony, I can say it is done with the utmost pleasure to me. I beg to thank you all. (Applause }
This terminated the proceedings.
ADMIRAL PERCY SCOTT.
HEAVY GUN SHOOTING,
The last number to hand of the Naval and Military Record says it is understood that in connection with the Coronation festivities Captain Percy Moreton Scott, C.B. has been specially selected for promotion to flag rank, so that before H.M.S. Terrible takes her departure from the China Station we may see Captain Scott's pennant hanled down and an Admiral's flag hoisted in its stead. This well deserved but tardy promotion will be greeted with general satisfaction throughout the Navy and nowhere more than in Far Eastern waters. A correspondent at Weihaiwei informs us that there the news of the honour done to Captain Scott was received with acclamation.
Our informant goes on to say that the com- petition this year for the Seymour Challenge Cup is even keener than it was last year and is being watched with great interest. Very fine scores have been made with the 6-in, guns, the following being the details :-
No, of guns. Calibre Rounds fired. Hits inade.
Ocean Goliath ...
12
6in.
163
117
12
6in.
123
71
Terrible... 12
6in.
109
66
Albion
12
6in.
117
57
Blenheim ΤΟ
6in.
84
50
Cressy 12
6in.
92
52
The Terrible, which has held the record for the last two years, has now to fall into third place. Last year, it will be remembered, her score was 128 rounds, 102 hits. The Ocean has now raised the record to 163 rounds. 117 hits, and the Seymour Shield will probably pass into her hands. The intro- duction of good shooting on the China Station was due to Admiral Sir Edward Seymour; and the good he did here is beginning to stretch to other naval stations, In the N. & M. Record we read that H.M.S Crescent with 12 guné of 6iu. calibre made 105 hits out of 139
roundé.
Lord Charles Beresford has publicly stated that the shooting of the Navy is bad. When all
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PREŠS AND
from
the scene
The Globe's Hongkong correspondent wrote on the 16th April a letter on the Kwangsi
appeared troubles, which
in the London journal on the 26th May. The corres- pondent therein said:" In this connection it is rather amusing to watch the three local papers. One appears to have a good service of rews
of action, and the other two affect to treat each fresh item as unanthentic, exaggerated, or doubtful. Then a fortnight or three weeks later official news comes from Peking confirming what the first paper published, and the other two suddenly awake to the fact of a rebellion proceeding iu Kwangsi, and publish the Peking official report, quite iguo ing the fact that their contemporary had given the news long before, and they had scoffed at it. As a matter of fact, evry bit of news from the rebels has to be sunggled out, and hence the difficulty." For self-sufficiency and inaccuracy (to use no other term), this effusion would be hard to mitch. It is certain- le amusing "to watch the thre: local papers now, as they all agree that the rebellion, so- called, was growly exaggerated. Originally the Daily Press was the only one of the three to discredit th ridiculous fairy-tales "from the scene of action." Nor do we remember official confirmation arriving from Peking of this local variety of bunder.
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PROGRESS OF FRENCH INDO- CHINA-EXPOSITION
AT HANOI
[BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.
It is said that when Monsieur Doumer, the Governor-General, went home to raise his last loan of two hundred million francs-for the de- velopment of In 'o-China the French financiers naturally hesitated. They desired to know some- thing, of the resources of the country they were asked to promote.
The reply of the Governor-General was char- acteristic of the man. They wished to know something of Indo-China? They should have a very practical illustration. He would build an exhibition as an object lesson in French colonial enterprise. He at once formulated a scheme for an exposition of native products and colonial undertakings, which would constitute a gigantic advertisement of France's possessions in the Far East. This would inspire confidence in French minds which knew only Indo-China by name, and that very indistinctly, and would also illustrate convincingly to the natives the resources of France and her greatness.
To-day the Exposition at Hanoi is almost ships make such records as have been made by completed; in November, 1902, it will be open- the China Squadron and now by the flagshiped When the time drew near for Monsieur of the N.A. and W.I. Squadron, his Lordship Doumer's departure for France, some one, in cannot have further cause to complain.
a moment of happy inspiration, suggested it might form a fitting farewell act if he were to be directly associated with the building before leaving. Consequently, on the 26th February, 1902, inaugurative ceremonies were held in the Palais Central, a magnificent erection which will form the centre of the Exposition build- ings; and which will ultimately be preserved as the headquarters of the French Institute for the study of the Philology and Archeology of Eastern Asia.
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THE "SOUTHERN REBELLION."
The Kueilin correspondent of the N.-C. Daily News writes on the 5th June
The papers continue to keep us informed as to the progress of the rebellion in the province. but the last reports are too much of a good thing altogether. The full plans of the rebels in their attack on Kueilin, the numbers that are marching on the city, and the possibility that even at the then date of writing the city had fallen into their hands! As we are at present living at peace within the city with not even any news of the approach of any rebel army, the above news is palpably untrue. It is also reported in the papers that the city of Liuchow has fallen, but, if this had been so, I do not see how we could have failed to hear something of it, as it only a few days away by road, and merchants are constantly coming and going, All inquiries fail to produce any definite information at all corresponding with the facts as stated in the papers. I have not the means of absolutely denying them, but if true it seems remarkable that the officials have been able to keep them so secret in practically what should be the headquarters of news. It is true that there is some activity in military circles. Drilling is going on with some vigour. The new German_step is being imparted to the Ibraves. They do not seem to appreciate it for as one remarked," What was the good of it for running away ?"
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The spectacle was one of magnificence never before seen in Hani, aud was attended by the Emperor and Empress of Annam, Monsieur Doumer, General Dodds, and other high officials Monsieur Thomé, the able administrator of the Exposition, in welcoming Monsieur Doumer, on behalf of the colonists, pointed out their re- gret at his impending departare, after his having taken such an active part in the colony's affairs for the previous five years, and having by his energy and ability given the colony an impulsion that would definitely guarantee its prosperity. They were as confident as he in the future of the colony, and would always realise that he would remain attached to it after havi g pre- pared the way for its advance.
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Flourishing in the interior," said Monsieur Thomé, "strong on the frontiers, this great colony, made up of numerous s'ates, solidly and definitely united to continue that programme of progress to which you have again devoted the last few days you remain with us.
"I salute you, sir, the Governor-General, the first artisan of French Indo-China,"
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(July 5, 1902.
The Exposition buildings are situated within a few hundred yards of the new railway, ter minus of Hanoi. They stand in spacious grounds and are approached by a wide contral Avenue, which is traversed immediately in front of the gate by the Boulevard Gambetta at the end of which is the railway termiuus.
I had the pleasure of visiting the Exposition buildings in April last, as a guest of Monsieur Thomé, the Administrator-in-Chief, under whose careful supervision they are rapidly being completed for occupation by the exhibitors.
Admission to the Exposition grounds is obtained through the main entrance on the Boulevard Gambetta, and a broad avenue leads up to the Palais Central. To the right are grouped the galleries and pavilions of the section allotted to the exhibits from France and her colonies. To the left are the pavilions for exhibits from French Indo-China; at the extremities of these two groups, and parallel with the Boulevard Gambetta, are sections set apart for exhibits from the countries of North and East Asia, comprising China, Japan and Cores to the right; and those of South and West Asia, comprising Siam, Burma, Nether- lands Indies, Straits Settlements, Philippines, Borneo, etc., to the left, at the extremity of the section Indo-Chinese.
The exhibits are, of course, to be arranged to produce the best decorative effect and to render their examination easy and attractivė.
The Palais Central will receive, without distinction of country, the exhibits relating to archmology, fine arts, science and instruction, agriculture, commerce, industry, mining and metallurgy. Thorough arrangements have been made for lighting the buildings by electricity.
The section for French Indo-China, will comprise articles from Tonkin, Laos, Annam, Cambodia and Kwangchauwan, whilst adjoining this to the left and in front of the Palais Central will be a small lake, on which will be exhibited fishing imp'ements, models of native boats, etc. The galleries of this section will be exclusively reserved for the prominent things of the colbay; the merchants and manufacturers of Indo-China will have, there a place reserved for all their products, industrial and mercantile, and those leading articles which they import. Thus the foreign visitor.
the colony consumes will be able to see before him the principal things which
produces.
and
At some distance in t'e rear of the Palais Central and built parallel to it, is the Gallery of Fine Arts, which is specially reserved for paintings. This is being directed and organised in France, under the Presidency of the Director of Beaux Arts. Monsieur. Roger Marx, the Inspector-general of the Musées of the Department, with Monsieur Taglio, Commissaire of the Exposition de Beaux Arts, as coadjutor, bas the matter actively in hand and Monsieur Taglio will visit Hanoi to personally superintend the Fine Art gallery, and he will be assisted by two members of the French Society of Artists. The salon promises to contain the finest collection of paintings ever seen in the Far East, and no less than 500 pictures have already been promised. In addition to these will be the gardens with their choice and rare specimens of beautiful plants, pavilions for special exhibits, native and European restaurants and cafés. two cirouses, illuminations, captive balloons, the Théatre Française, Annamite and Chinese theatres, concerts, evening aquatic fêtes, and numerous other attractions.
The exhibits are being divided into three groups with a subdivision of classes. The first group will comprise :
Class L. Archeology, ancient art, ethnology religions.
2. Paintings, sculpture, architecture. 3. Engraving, lithography, typography, photography, books,
4. Music and theatrical art. 5. Maps and plans.
6. Social economy and colonisation.
7. Medicine, surgery, hygiene, public health. The second group will comprise, classes under the head of agriculture, commerce, industries, mines and metallurgy. The third group, civil engineering, public works, mechanics, electricity, methods of transport.
The exhibits will be judged by a Committee and medals and diplomas will be awarded, signed by the Director of Agricultárs and
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