THE CHINESE DANGER.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 156, 3 July 1901, Page 4

THE CHINESE DANGER.

The latest, news from Cluna is that the Dowager Empress has decided not to return to Pckin, and prevents the Emperor from doing ko. It is alleged that -she i'curs they may be entrapped by the Chinese reformers or the Allies. As regards any designs of Die latter, her apprehensions are groundless; as to the extent of the danger she may run from the reforming element iv China, the probability is that £he is too strongly supported both by the. Manchu clique and by Russia to have much anxiety as to her safety. It is much more likely that she is waiting at Kaefengu for the develop- ! rae.nl o\' events I hat are imminent. For i the trouble is by no means over in [China. If we are to credit the news | that reaches us from reliable sources, it is only really beginning. We published in our cable columns recently a report from Hongkong to the effect that Prince Tuau and Tung Fuhsiaug were planning an invasion of China with their 'Mongol friends. .Similar rumours of impending' rebellion come from other quarters. Especially in the

Yang-t/.edistrict are matters assuming ;i threatening1 aspect. The lioxer leaders there have been drilling their men for some time pa.st, and could at this very moment, when the foreigners have virtually evacuated China, put a larger and much better armed force in the ■ Held than would have been possible at any previous time. A virulent, anti-foreign sentiment pervades the community, far exceeding anything we have hitherto been accustomed to. Their temporary suppression by the European has but fed the lust for revenge among the Boxers, and they are more than ever determined to drive the hated foreign devil from the land. Their brief acquaintance with the invaders has in no sense intimidated them, as one might have supposed. On the contrary, familiarity with our methods and engines of destruction has made them more confident of their own power. There is a marked insolence in the attitude of the less orderly section of the population towards the foreigners, and Ihe anti-foreign tracts are being scattered abroad more openly than ever. The better class of the population anticipate an upheaval at no distant date, and the result has been a cessation of investment in the ordinary commercial channels, and the secretion of vast hordes of wealth. Unless the signs and portents greatly mislead us, the Celestial Empire is threatened by an outburst compared with which the recent 1 roubles have been slight.

During1 the month of June the births rind deaths registered in Auckland city and suburbs were as follows: Auckland. S.I births, 2fl deaths; Birkenhead. 3 births, :.' deaths; Devonport, S births, 0 deaths; Grey Lynn, 8 births, 1 death: Newmarket. 4 births, 1 death; Parnell, 0 births, 3 deaths.

The body of -James Graham, drowned at Omahutu, near Rawene, on Saturday las), was found on Monday in the creek a little below (lie spot where his hat and coat were found. An inquest was held before Mr. 0. P. Wallace, when the jury returned a verdict that deceased was accidentally stunned and drowned while excavating.

Charles Henry Barton Foster, remanded from Auckland, appeared at the Police Court, Dargaville, yesterday, and was charged that he fraudulently omitted to account to George Wilkin Mcßride for the following accounts collected by him: —P. Lynch, £5 10/; C. H. Mansill, £1 5/6; J. Drumrnond. .£1 8/; Harold Harding, £5 5/; A. McLean, £1 4/; F. Little, £3 12/6;, and G. W. Mcßride, £52. Evidence was given by Detective McMahon, and accused was committed for trial at next Supreme Court sittings, bail being allowed in two sureties of £100 each.

The Kotoiti met with an accident to her rudder bearings on the trip between Wellington and New Plymouth. She was beached to-day for repairs, and therefore cannot make the trip to Onehunga to time. She will bring an outward San Francisco mail tomorrow.

Another early settler passed away near Dunedin. this week, viz., MiJohn Manning, who was born in Essex in 1814, and came out to Nelson in 1837. He left there for the Chatham Islands in 184(5, removing to Otago in the Twins (schooner) in 184.5. While working with the late Mr Longuet at Purakanui he met Miss Ellen Maxwell, whom he married, and then settled at Sawyers Hay, where he remained until his death at the age of eighty-seven years.

News by the English mail records the death of Mrs S. G. Shepherd, an old colonist. Her death occurred at Clevedon, Somerset, England, on May 6 last. She arrived in Auckland in 1860 by the ship Avon from London, and with her husband, the late Mr S. G. Shepherd, settled at Te Arai, where she lived till 1870. She was noted for her kindness and hospitality in the Arai district.

At the Women's Political League meeting, held yesterday, a vote of thanks was passed to Miss SheriffBain for her excellent lecture on "Human Betterment." A donation of £1 was received by the League from "one of the audience" as an appreciation of the lecturer's efforts. A vote of thanks was also passed to Mr. Hoo^on for his musical prelude. A vote of censure was passed on Colonel Pole-Penton for the language used to volunteers who had offered their lives for their country. A strong feeling was expressed as to the need of a public meeting- to g-ive expression of approval or otherwise to some propositions likely to be brought before Parliament, for example: increase of members' honorarium, increase in number of representatives, late hours for doing business, delay in starting the work of the session, etc. It was finally decided to ask various associations to lead in the movement, the League ojk! fering to assist as far as in the™ power.

-. To Cure a Cold in One Day:—Take Laxative"Broino Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure; d/lh The genuine is stamped "L.8.Q." Agents, Sharlajid and Co., Ltd., Auckland and Wellington.

The name of the new leader of the Salvation Army in Australasia, who is to auceed Commandant and Mrs Booth, i has just been cabled from headquarters in London by General Booth. The distinction has fallen on Commissioner McKie. who for the past five years has i been in charge of the work in the German Empire, and who was formerly Commissioner in Scotland. The new leader is the. "Hector McDonald" of the organisation, having risen from i the ranks.

The s.s. Flora, when returning- to Blenheim with some hundreds of Marlborough residents from the Wellington demonstration, hod a very rough passage across the Strait on Saturday, being1 buffeted about unmercifully by the big waves. Seasick excursionists were thrown about in :x helpless condition, one young lady being caught in the nick of time and savod from a watery grave. A large quantity of water was shipped, and some exceptional waves flooded the cabin, creating a good deal of eonsternal ion. The passengers' luggage, much of which was on deck, fared badly, and some portmanteaux and boxes were washed overboard.

The Stratford "Settler" reports that a serious accident occurred to a son of Mr J. Sexton, of Kaponga, while bush felling fil I'unewhakau lately. A falling tree struck Sexton on the left arm, breaking it in l\vo places, one above and one? below the elbow. A stretcher was improvised by his mates and (he injured mini was carried in. that milliner "'or twelve miles through mud up to the beirers' knees. From Hlrailimore a coach brought Sexton to Steal ford, where medical attendance was 'procured.

The stone-crusher patented by Mr Pierce Lanigan was given a practical trial yesterday at the works of Messrs Masscy tiros., engineers. The crusher consists of a stationary chisel, on which the stone to be cut is placed, another chisel working- from above with a steam hammer. Mr Murdoch McLean, representing McLean and Sons, contractor for laying the tran> way lines, was present at the trial, having interested himself in the invention with a view to being- supplied with blocks suitable for the tramway track. The trial was very successful, basalt front Ml. lOden being-cut very cleanly and wi!h great rapidity into a number of blocks just of' the kind wanted for the tramway line.

The newly-formed Employers Association is making- rapid progress. The members-hip is open to all employers of labour in the Auckland district, and already a large membership has bean enrolled. The committee have appointed a competent secretary to undertake the work of the Association, which will embrace both wholesale and retail businesses. The various trades will be classified and represented by experts. A general meeting- of employers will bo convened shortly for the purpose of appointing- a president and other officers, and confirming the objects»and rules of the Association to be submitted.

Our readers will note that this week the outward 'Frisco mail leaves Auckland to-morow instead of later on in the week as usual. Doubtless the change will catch a good many of us napping, and the Home letters will remain unwritten and unsent. The charge of forgetfulness to which such negligence lays one open from friends abroad may be avoided by the simple expedient of sending a paper instead of a letter. For such a purpose this week's number of the "Graphic" will specially commend itself. It contains some sixty splendid pictures, all of which must prove of exceptional interest to folks in the Old Country. Among the leading pictorial features are the scenes of the Royal visit to Christchurch —a fine scries of photogravures. The plates of the great review held on that occasion represent the largest military gathering the colony has witnessed. A few new pictures relating" to the Rotorua visit ■ —including the two best snapshots taken of Their Uoyal Highnesses at Whakarewarewa, are included in the issue. There are also a few Wellington views, the object being to include iti the mail number something representative of the Royal visit to all our chief centres. In the number is commenced a series of fulllength portraits of the principal Maori chiefs who were present at the great meeting at Hotorua. All the warriors sat or stood for their portraits at the "Graphic" studio, and their pictures constitute a unique collection. Pictures of the recent terrible Christehurch tragedy, of. the New Zealanders in South Africa, and many miscellaneous illustrations, make up a particularly good number. Ti*e issue is now on sale.

The attention of Thames'and Waihi residents is drawn to the special advertisements ye proposed visits of Mr Leo Currj to instruct the "Harmony System."

Messrs. P. Kneebone and Co., of the "Economic," Queen-street, and Sy-monds-street, announce a huge sale of general drapery, five shipments. The sale begins to-morrow (Thursday) morning" at nine o'clock. See price list in another column.

Captain Major, of Auckland is in command of the Fourth and Fifth Contingents, duo at Ihe Bluff about the 13th inst.

The Auckland sections of the Fourth and Fifth Contingents are expected to arrive here about the 20th inst.

A meeting of the friends of Mrs Williams, founder of the Church Mission to Streets and Lanes, will be held at St. Matthew's Church at 4 p.m. tomorrow.

Mr S. Holden Howie has received the following letter from Sir Arthur Bigge, the Duke of York's private secretary:—"Bunedin Club.—Dear Sir, —The Duke of Cornwall and York desires me to thank you very much for the six complete sets of stamps used in the Great Barrier Pigeongram service, which you have so kindly offered for His Royal Hig-hness' acceptance. The Duchess and the Royal children will also be much pleased to possess the specimens of the stamps in accordance with your kind suggestion." A photo, of the loft and of the veteran birds in the Barrier service will be sent to His Royal Highness.

Underclothing extra: Geo. Fowlds has a splendid lot of sample singlets, pants, hose sweaters, etc., selling at 25 per cent, under usual.—Ad.

Winter is here—Purchase a good eider-down quilt, large variety now being shown at Tonson Garlick Co (Ad.)

500 pair of boys' knickers from 1/11, now selling at Geo, Fowlds'. Splendid value and worth double.