Insurrection in Japan Threatens Imperial Advisers Amid Pension Reform
The observer notes arrests and new police in Yokohama while insurgents oppose the capitalisation of noble pensions. The revolt targets Imperial advisers rather than the Mikado, led by Shimadzu and Saigo allies through the Riishii society. The crisis may surpass Saga in severity with possible revolutionary outcomes.
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Yokohama
Mikado
Shimadzu
Goto
Saigo
Riishii
Independents of Government
Tosa
Tokis
Saga
Hiogo Osaka Autumn Regatta Sets Sail at Sunset
The Hiogo News reports the October 21 regatta as highly successful with many ladies in the pavilion. Men of war races added variety while Mackenzie’s four oared outrig harried Low’s crew in the final heat. Bernard and Low won double sculling. Walsh won the canoe. Sylvia beat Lx Clocheterie in cutters with Clocheterie taking the gig.
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Hiogo-Osaka
Hiogo News
Mackenzie
Low
Changes in Chinese provincial administration announced
Peking reports major personnel reshuffles: Li Han-chang recalled to lead Hu kuang after serving as Sze-chwan Governor-General. Ting Pao-chéng moves from Shantung to Sze-ch’wan. Wen-kéh named governor of Yunnan. Plan Ting-sin becomes acting governor of Shantung. Ho-King takes min cheh governorship. An October 8 Peking Gazette notes a Manchurian woman who married three times and a curious case of extradition involving Korea.
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Peking
Li Han-chang
Sze-ch’wan
Hukwang
Shantung
Ting Pao-chéng
Wen-kéh
Yunnan
Plan Ting-sin
Fuhkien
Chehkiang
Min-cheh
Ho-King
Nanking
Manchuria
Korea
China
China adopts extraterritorial principle in Korean case
The article notes that a Korean prisoner who fled to a foreign country will be returned to Korea for trial, reinforcing the old practice of surrendering offenders to their home authorities. It also mentions a Foochow decree punishing embezzlement in foreign armament contracts, including gunboat overcharges.
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Moukden
Korea
China
Japan
Foochow
England
TIENTSIN Notes On Officials Duties And Local Hardships
A North China Herald correspondent reports that besides the Customs Taoutai other officials collect taxes in Tientsien including a Board of Works official who levies a second duty on foreign wood goods. The piece notes hardship from famine inland despite grain imports, mentions blackmailers and burglaries, and records social distress and a few recent crimes plus a Philadelphia lecture fundraiser.
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Board of Works
Chih Hsien
Hsian
Hua Hsing T’sz
Wells Williams
Ll.d
Peking
Canton
China
Speer
Philadelphia
Temperance Hall
Kestrel Triumph Over H. C. C. In Cricket Match
The Kestrel team, led by Mr. G. R. Johnston, defeated H. C. C. with Johnston scoring fifty four in the first innings. The Kestrel Minstrel Troupe then presented a successful show at the Gaiety Theatre, pleasing audiences with fresh and original songs and jokes.
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The
Celestial Empire
Kestrel
G. R. Johnston
H.C.C
Johnston
Gaiety Theatre
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Tientsin
North China Herald
Hankow
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