December 7, 1908.]
FAR EASTERN TELEGRAMS. JAPAN AND AMERICA.
Tokyo, December 1st. The Government still preserves silence with regard to the agreement reported to be concluded between the United States and Japan. The official text is naturally awaited with great eagerness. The newspapers, though approving of the principle, are critical of the terms.
The semi-official "Kokumin" opines that the agreement is important as the Anglo-Japanese treaty as affection Japanese interests.
The "Asahi regrets the absence of any reference to the question of immigration restrictions, the existence of which argues a lack of mutual confidence.
Tokyo, December 2nd.
The Foreign Office has published the notes exchanged between Sir Kogoro Takahira. Japanese Minister at Washington, and the Hon. Elihu Root, American Secretary of State. which are dated November 30th.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT
3. They are accordingly firmly resolved reciprocally to respect the territorial possessions belonging to each other in the said region.
4. They are also determined to preserve the common interests of all Powers-in China by supporting by all pacific means at their disposal, the independence and integrity of China, and the principle of equal opportunity for commerce and industry of all nations in that empire.
5. Should any event occur threatening the status
yun as above described, or the principle of equal opportunity as abovo defined, it remains for the two Governments to communicate with each other in order to arrive at an understanding as to what measures they may consider it useful to take.
If the foregoing outline accords with the view of the Government of the United States, I shall be gratified to receive your confirmation.
From HON. Eunic ROOT, AMERICAN SECRETARY of STATE. to SIR KOGORO TAKAHIRA, JAPANESE MINISTER at WASHINGTON.
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by exhorting all officials, military and civil, to be diligent in their duties and loyal to their Emperor and country.
THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTION.
A second edict states that on the first day of the 8th moon an edict was issued by the late Emperor promising that constitut.onal govern- ment was to be established within nine years from that date. His Majesty horta all officials to make preparations for the putting into effect of th· promise contained in t'it edict,
THE DEFENDERS OF SHANGHAI.
A CALL TO ARGS.
YOUR EXCELLENCY-I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Note of today | setting forth the result of the exchange of views between us in our recent interviews defining the | fully carried out. prace.
understanding of the two Governments in regard to their policy in the region of the Pacific Ocean.
The substance of these notes is that the United States and Japan agree to the main tenance of the status quo for the free and ful development of the commerce of the Pacific. The said Powers further agree to support the independence and integrity of China, and the
open door" policy.
Finally, should any event occur threatening the status quo. the respective Goveruments will take measures accordingly.
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A LIBEL ACTION.
Tokyo, December 2nd. Mr. Preston, the Canadian Commissioner, has instituted an action for libel against the Japan Herald claiming damages to extent of Yen 20,000.
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FATAL EXPLOSION AT SINGAPORE.
Singapore. December 2nd.
A gelignit blasting charge prematurely exploded at the Pulo Ubin Quarries to-day.
A European named Ross was blown to pieces, two Chinese were killed, and five others were seriously injured.
The stone was being quarried for the Singa- pore Harbour Works.
JAPAN AND AMERICA.
TEXT OF THE AGREEMENT.
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With, in the majority of cases, notice of little more than an hour or two, practically the whole of the volunteer forces of the Settlement turned out one evening last week and within a very short time from the cling of the business houses the central and eastern districts were ouped by the varions companies. Although terlers eune ont so late the men turned up ia large numbers, and the scheme of defence which it was intended to demonstrate was The main part of the evening's operation: was e holding of all the bridges leading to 1
th central district and the effective patrollia It is a pleasure to inform you that this district, and the work was reomplished in a expression of mutual understanding is welcome
minner highly creditable to the 8. V,C. By six to the Government of the United States as o'clock the Germans and Chinese had occupied appropriate to the happy relations of the Fall the bridges along the Yang king
ug, while two countries, and as the occasion for a concise | along the Defence Creek A Co were posted. mutual affirmation of that accordant policy! They in furn were met by the Japanese who respect ng the Far East which the two Goveru along with the Customs Co formed a guard ents have so frequently declared in the past. along the Soochow Creek up to the Garden I am happy to be able to confirm to Your Bridge. From this point the defence of the Excellency, on behalf of the United States, the Settlement was given over la B Co who declaration of the two Governments clisulod wecupeł Hongkow, azidi the Americans in the following words.
Portuguese who. patrolled the dis- inded ly the Hangiant, Creek, This left the Light Horse. Mounted H.fantry, Artillery, and Maxims free to patrol the centre of the Settlement, and from six to seven o'clock all the principal streets from-the Hand to the Defence Creek were visited. Beside the volunteers a troop of Sikh policemen turned
Then follow the five points mentioned in Japan's Note which are repented in exactly the
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THE CHINESE EMPEROR'S ACCESSIONAL EDICT.
HONOURS AND PARDONS.
The first ediet issued by the new Chinese Emperor on his accession to the throne states that he has been appointed suffessor to the late Emperor Kwong Hsu, and that he will do all in his power to follow in the steje of his august predecessor. Chin, sse New year, the eliet states, will be the first year of Sun Tsung. In com- memoration of His Majesty's ascension all Princes and Princesses are to be honoured according to their station. All offici..is. Chinese and Man-chus, al the capital and in the provinces, are to be promoted me degree in rank. Each and every civil official from the fourth rank downwards at the capital, and each official in the provinces from the third rank downwards, is to be given the | privilege of sending a
to be educated
The following is the full text of the Agreement between Japan and the United States, which we are enabled to publish through the courtesy of the Mr. Funatsu, the Japanese Consul :-
LETTER FROM SIR KOGORO TAKAHIRA, JAPANESE MINISTER AT WASHINGTON, TO THE HON. ELIHU ROOT, AMERICAN SECRE- TARY OF STATE. SIR,--The exchange of views between us which at the Imperial College All officials who have has taken place at the several interviews which been degraded are to be restored to their I have recently had the honour of holding with rank, and against those who were senteneve you, has shown that Japan and the United to forfeit their pay, the order of forfeiture is to States, holding important outlying insular be cancelled. All offers connected with possessions in the region of the Pacific Ocean, Government schools are to be promoted. From the Governments of the two countries are anima. ted by a common aim, policy and intention in that region.
each district or prefecture a citizen who lars an excellent character is to be rewarded the second degr{** All criminds who have not Believing that a frank avowal of that aim, committed murder, or taken up arms against the policy and intention would not only tend to Government, or who have not been convicted strengthen the relations of friendship and good for being deserters from the army, are to bo neighbourhood which hare immemorially pardoned. Pardons will also be extended to existed between Japan and the United States exiles reported to bear good ducts, after an but would materially contribute to the preserva alsence of three years. The liability of tion of the general peace, the Imperial Govern-officials who failed to pay up revenues owing to ment have authorised me to present to you an the Government is to be cancelled. Soldiers outline of their understanding of that common and civilians over 70 years of age are to be ex- aim, policy and intention.
empted from any kind of service to the Govern. 1. It is the wish of the two Governments to ment. Those over 80 years of age are to be encourage the free and peaceful development made officers of the ninth flowest rank; those . of their commerce on the Pacific Ocean.
over 90 are to be made officers of the eighth
2. The policy of both Governments, anin- rank; those over 100 are to be made officers of fluenced by any aggressive tendencies, is the seventh rank; and those over 120 are to be directed to the maintenance of the existing made officers of the sixth rank. All citizen< status quo in the region above mentioned, and to the defence of the principle of equal oppor- tunity for commerce and industry in China.
from 100 to 120 years of age and over are to be provided with means to defray the cost of erec- tion of statues of honour. The edict concludes
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My armed, and played their part in the dejene scheine. During the operations the plier officials and commanding officers of the volunteers paid visits of inspection in motor cars, and watched the mobilisation of the troops. Ábavit seyru o'clock the order to dismiss was geven, and within a very short time the streets were as inuocent of the khaki clad men as they had been a couple of hours previously.-Shang.
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THE AMOY CLUB.
A REGRETTABLE SITUATION.
The community of Amoy have been much excited over the annual general meeting of the Ay lab. The main bone of contention was whether or not there should be a paid secretary, as has been the case for the last five or six years. After a hestel discussion by a vote of 17 to 15 it was decided not to continue the services of'a ·
cretary. The immediate consequences had not been foreseen by the reforming party, * Youn : Kulang, as they may be aptly styled;
there and then the following individuals, whal been elected to the Committee of the Cab or who were next on the ballotting list, declined to serve the British Consul, the Bidish Vice-Consul, the Deputy Commissioner of Customs, the heads or local representatives of th Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, Tait & Ce. Boyd & Co., Pasedag & Co., Douglas Loqraik & Co., and several others. Even- tu..ly the residum composing the Com- mittee for the following year included, two An or cans, one German, one Frenchman, and one Englishnan,--and that in a Club of whose nalars over 50 per cent. are British.
23th alt.. one being at the Travellers Hotel in Two large fires occurred at Shanghai on the
foaghew; the second at the corner of Nanking and Chekiang roads. The total insurance in force upon the premises barnt out in the latter fire is stated to be in the neighbourhood of Tis. 100,000.
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