NOTÍCIA DE 26 DE MARÇO DE 1908 – O INCIDENTE TATSU MARU (VII)

TATSU MARU INCIDENT. ACTION BY SYDNEY CHINESE. BOYCOTT OF JAPANESE TRADERS AND GOODS.

Sydney, March 26: There was commotion in shipping circles to-day, when it became known that the Chinese merchants of the whole of New South Wales propose to take united action with a view of effectually boycotting all Japanese firms and their goods, and that arrangements had been practically completed at Canton for the establishment of a new line of steamers, owned exclusively by Chinese, to trade between Hong Kong and this port. This on account of the Tatsu Maru incident.

A representative meeting of Chinese merchants and traders was held last night, at which the speakers made out a strong case for the withdrawal of support from the Nippon Yusen Kaisha. The prevailing opinion was that they should join their countrymen in Canton and elsewhere in an effective world-wide boycott of Japanese merchandise. The following resolution – “That in future all Japanese goods should be boycotted in Sydney”- was submitted, and met with unanimous approval.

Another meeting will be held to resolve on a definite course of action. The Chinese traders throughout the State have notified their willingness to join forces, and it is regarded as certain that the boycott will extend to the other States.

«The West Australian»(Perth, WA : 1879 – 1954)  Sex 27 Mar 1908  p. 7 (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/25719035)

NOTÍCIA DE 15 DE MARÇO DE 1908 – NEGOCIAÇÕES DO INCIDENTE TATSU MARU (VI)

Extraído de «The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser» (1884-1942) 17 March 1908 p. 5

https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/singfreepressb19080317-1.2.26

NOTÍCIA DE 9 DE MARÇO DE 1908 – O INCIDENTE TATSU MARU (V) – JAPAN MEETS CHINA

THE TATSU MARU. JAPAN MEETS CHINA.

LONDON, March 9.

In connection with the seizure by China of the steamer Tatsu Maru early in February while flying the Japanese flag off the Portuguese dependency of Macao, near Hongkong, the Japanese Government have expressed their willingness to consider the suggestions of the Chinese Government that the vessel’s arms should be returned to Japan, and ‘that the latter country should suppress its trade in munitions of war with the mainland.

«The Advertiser» (Adelaide, SA: 1889 – 1931) Qua 11 Mar 1908, page 7 

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5128461

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NOTÍCIA DE 8 DE MARÇO DE 1908 – O INCIDENTE TATSU MARU (IV) – CONFLICTO SINO JAPONÉS

Extraído de «ABC Madrid», 9-03-1908

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NOTÍCIAS DE 7 E 10 DE MARÇO DE 1908 – INCIDENTE TATSU MARU (III)

The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser, 17 March 1908, Page 5

https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/singfreepressb19080317-1.2.27

NOTÍCIA DE 1 DE MARÇO DE 1908 – O INCIDENTE TATSU MARU (II) – CHINA YIELDS TO JAPAN; WILL GIVE UP TATSU MARU – VESSEL TO BE SURRENDERED IMMEDIATELY

“Tokio Government Refuses to Arbitrate Dispute Until Steamer Held as Smuggler Is Released By Associated Press. ”

“PEKING, March I. — lt is announced tin! Chinese government will surrender the Japanese steamer Tatsu Maru, which was seized on February 7 by the Chinese customs cruisers outside of Macao while unloading a large consignment of rifles and ammunition, the rifles numbering several thousand. It was said an attempt was being made to bring war supplies into China for revolutionists.

The statement is made by Chinese officials that a conspiracy is on foot to import seven or eight thousand rifles and ammunition, therefore the government believes the munitions on the Tatsu Maru were intended for rebels on the Ton King border, but it has not been able to prove the act of smuggling.

A dispatch from Tokio yesterday stated the Japanese government was maintaining a determined attitude with regard to the leisure by the Chinese of the Tatsu Maru, and that t it would demand both ail apology and an Indemnity from China, it was said also in this dispatch that the Chinese foreign office wished to submit the entire question to a mixed court. To this, however, the Japanese government would not consent until the vessel was first released.

The Tokio statement declared that the Tatsu Maru was regularly cleared from Kobe with a consignment of arms and ammunition for Macao and that the Portuguese minister at Peking supported the contention o, the Japanese minister of foreign affairs that the vessel was seized In Portuguese waters.

The armored cruiser Idzumi sailed on Friday from Shanghai for Hong Kong, her object being. It is understood, the investigation of the seizure of the Tatsu Maru.”

Extraído de «Los Angeles Herald», Volume 35, N.º152, 2 de Março de 1908. https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=LAH19080302.2.18&e=——-en–20–1–txt-txIN——–1

NOTÍCIA DE 5 DE FEVEREIRO DE 1908 – O INCIDENTE “TATSU MARU” (I) – CONTRABANDO DE MUNIÇÕES

Tam Pek Lei, proprietário da firma Kong Vo (1) (firma que estava situada na Rua de S. Domingos num dos edifícios de traça ocidental de três pisos à frente da actual Livraria Portuguesa), alugou o cargueiro japonês «Tatsu Maru n.º 2» que partiu da cidade de Kobe em 26 de Janeiro para introduzir clandestinamente na China, aos alegados revolucionários , 2000 espingardas e 40 000 balas de Empresa Tatsuma. Na tarde do dia 5 de Fevereiro o vapor japonês foi abordado por um navio patrulha da marinha de Amoy (Guangdong) ao largo da Ilha de Coloane e a carga ilegal detectada originou um sério incidente diplomático entre a China, o Japão e Portugal.

A população chinesa de Macau e Hong Kong e comunidade chinesa em diversas cidades asiáticas manifestaram publicamente a sua indignação contra as acções subversivas dos japoneses conduzindo a manifestações e ao boicote de produtos japoneses durante sete meses.

O navio foi rebocado para Cantão (Guangzhou) alegando o governo imperial chinês que as águas de Coloane não constituíam parte do território de Macau.

Sequência relacionada com o Incidente “ Tatsu Maru” que durou entre Março e Outubro de 1908

5 de Fevereiro – Aprisionamento do navio “Tatsu Maru” pela armada chinesa.

13 -15 de Março  – Japão impõe cinco exigências à China Imperial incluindo a libertação do navio, pedido de desculpas e uma indeminização.

17 de Março> – Mercadores em Cantão (Guangzhou )começam um boicote aos produtos chineses.

19 de Março  – Protestos da população na província de Cantão (Guangdong). O boicote aos produtos chineses estende-se por toda a China.

 21 a 22 de Março  – Devido à pressão do Japão, o governo imperial chinês ordena o fim do boicote.

5 de Abril  – As mulheres em Cantão (Guangzhou) organizam um marcha memorial de vergonha por este incidente.

(1) No rescaldo deste incidente, o negócio de Kong Vo sofreu imenso e nem o facto de mudar de nome salvou a empresa.

Tam Pek Lei não teve outro remédio senão abandonar Macau e reiniciar a sua vida em Honolulu e outros países do sudeste asiático. As instalações seriam adquiridos por um respeitável comerciante chinês de Macau, Ho Lin Vong e transformadas numa casa de ópio e jogo, sob a designação de Companhia Chap Chi. (As Ruas Antigas de Macau, IACM, 2016, p. 17)

NOTA 1: sobre este incidente, vale a pena ouvir João Guedes in Falar de Memória (127) “O Tatsu Maru e a Questão de Macau” em: http://port.tdm.com.mo/c_radio/play_audio.php?ref=9943

NOTA 2: interessante trabalho académico deste incidente, do ponto de vista japonês https://digitalrepository.trincoll.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1041&context=moore