IMPERIAL INSTITUTE JOURNAL. 
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the provinces, and also in Corea and Burma. He has already written many works on 
subjects connected with the Chinese Empire, and was, therefore, well prepared for an 
examination of the Chinese historical records from which the greater part of the present 
work has been compiled. In the preface, Mr. Parker says that, in struggling through 
the voluminous chapters of native records on “ barbarians,” he was greatly struck 
with the fidelity of the Chinese annals. After giving a short geographical and 
historical sketch of the Empire, Mr. Parker describes the great trade routes which have 
been in existence from the earliest times, and arc, with one or two exceptions, exactly 
the same now' as they were 2,000 years ago, both by land and sea. “ Tire marts, with 
similar rare exceptions, are either the old marts or are near them, or have a special 
traceable reason for their modified existence.” An account is next given of the 
beginnings of the relations between China and foreign countries, with a list of the 
numerous treaties that have been entered into from the first treaty with Russia in 16S9, 
down to that with the Congo State in 1S98. After describing the various nomad tribes 
that have harassed the borders of China from time immemorial, the author deals with the 
conditions of modern trade and the various ports that have been opened to it, 
together with the methods of collecting the revenue, the salt gabelle and likin . The 
volume conveys a clear and vivid idea of the personal characteristics of the Chinese, 
which will serve to make them better known to the outside world. An excellent 
glossary and full index are appended to the work, and numerous maps are inserted 
to illustrate the text. 
“Knowledge” Office. (London, 1902.) Wireless Telegraphy : a Popular Exposition. 
By G. W. de Tunzelmann, B.Sc., M.I.E.E., &c. Second edition. 8vo., pp. 104. 
(Price, is. 6d.) This little volume is based upon a series of papers on wireless telegraphy 
which were published in Knowledge, and presents a popular account of this new means of 
communication in a manner adapted to any readers who are interested in knowing some- 
thing of the historical development and practical working of electric telegraphy without 
the aid of connecting wires, which has now been shown to be of great value to commerce. 
The book is written in a very clear and lucid style, and with two exceptions, without 
the use of those mathematical formulae which are incomprehensible to the non-scientific 
reader. Within the last month, Signor Marconi has proved the practicability of sending 
messages across the Atlantic by wireless telegraph}', and further developments may 
shortly be looked for. 
New South Wales Government Printer. (Sydney, 1901.) Picturesque New South 
Wales : An Illustrated Guide for Settler and Tourist. Prepared under the direction of 
T. A. COGHLAN. La. 8vo., pp. 123. This beautifully illustrated guide book conveys to 
settlers and tourists a remarkably clear idea of the natural wealth of the State of New 
South Wales, and the splendid scenery which it possesses. The descriptive letterpress 
is written in a popular style which cannot fail to arouse interest in this highly favoured 
country. The advantages it offers to the commercial man, as well as to the agriculturist 
and the artist, are graphically described ; the numerous illustrations are all from 
photographs and greatly add to the attractiveness of the book, which has been produced 
under the supervision of Mr, Coghlan, the well-known Government Statistician of New 
South Wales, a fact which guarantees the accuracy of the information given. 
The Oxford University Press. (London, H. Fkoyvde, 1901.) The Relations of 
Geography and History. By the Rev. H. B. George, M.A. With two maps. 
Crown Svo., pp. 296. (Price, 4s. 6d.) The relations of geography and history are both 
intimate and important, anti geographical influences have accounted for much that has 
happened or is happening in the world. Geographical knowledge affords valuable data 
for solving historical problems that without such knowledge would be enveloped in doubt 
and obscurity, and the movements and migrations of population on the surface of the globe 
have been largely governed by geographical contours and conditions. In this volume the 
effects of these geographical circumstances are well traced, and some striking examples 
are given of the way in which historical events have been shaped, especially in connec- 
tion with the wars that have been waged in Europe. The chapter on the Alpine passes 
is specially interesting. A knowledge of the geography and climate of a 'Country helps 
greatly in explaining its history, more particularly that of earlier times, and the study of 
the connection of history with geography, as set forth in this volume, will be found of 
great value by all students of the subject. 
T. Fisher Unwin. (London, 1901.) The West Indies and the Empire: Study and 
Travel in the Winter of 1900-1901. By IT. de R. Walker. With coloured map. 
8vo., pp. 264. (Price, 7s. 6d. net.) This volume gives in an amplified form the 
contents of a paper which Mr. de R. Walker read in June last before the Royal Colonial 
Institute, with new additional matter. It presents in a lucid and graphic manner the 
present state of the sugar industry in the West Indies, and the development of other 
resources. The resuscitation of the sugar industry is essential to the permanent prosperity 
of these Colonies. The social condition of the negroes, who form the bulk of the 
population, is fully dealt with, and the introduction of the indentured East Indian is 
shown to have been a benefit. With regard to taxation and administration the author is 
in favour of the union of as many of the West Indian Colonies as possible under one 
government, and that, in the interests of all sections of the community, direct govern- 
ment under the Crown is preferable throughout the West Indies to any system of 
representative institutions. There is a chapter on travel in the West Indies which 
contains much information useful for tourists. 
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SCHOOL OF MODERN ORIENTAL STUDIES. 
Founded by the Imperial Institute in union with University College and King’s College , 
London . 
In 1887 it was suggested that a school of Modern Oriental Studies should be organised 
as a branch of the Institute, in imitation of the very efficient establishments of this kind which 
are carried on, with Government resources, in France, Germany, and Austria. The pro- 
mulgation of this proposal led to negotiations with the authorities of University College and 
King’s College, London, which resulted in their co-operation with the Institute in the 
establishment of the School. A Special Committee having been appointed to decide upon a 
system of work, it was arranged that classes for instruction in the Oriental languages required 
by students qualifying for examinations for the Indian Civil Service, should be held at 
University College, while modern Oriental languages, other than the Indian languages, 
should be taught at King’s College, and that the Imperial Institute should undertake the 
general administrative and financial work. The School was officially opened in January, 
1890, when an inaugural address was delivered by Professor Max Muller at the Royal 
Institution, in the presence of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. The daughters of 
the late Colonel W. J. Ouseley (Bengal Army) have established and endowed, in his memory, 
three scholarships, in Arabic, Persian, Hindustani, and other Oriental languages, in con- 
nection with the School, eacn one of the value of not less than ^50 per annum. The 
following Scholarships have already been awarded : — 
Year. 
Subject. 
1892 
Arabic , 
1893 
Arabic . 
1 » 
Persian . 
1894 
Hindustani . 
Persian 
Chinese 
1895 
Turkish . 
Hindustani . 
Chinese . 
1896 
Burmese 
Arabic . 
Marathi , 
1897 
Gujarati 
Persian . 
Chinese . 
1898 
Bengali . 
Turkish . 
Chinese . 
1899 
Arabic . 
Persian . 
Sanskrit . 
1900 
Hindustani . 
190X 
Marathi , 
Examiners. 
Awarded to. 
/Dr. Wells ..... 
\Prof. Salmons .... 
| No Competitors. 
Dr. Wells ..... 
Mr. Henry Leitner, junr. 
/Mr. John T. Platts . 
\Mirza Hussein Kuli Khan 
| Mr. E. Denison Ross. 
Mr. John T. Platts . 
No Competitors. 
Dr. Robert Bruce 
Mr. Diwan Tek Chand. 
Sir Thomas Wade 
No Competitors. 
Dr. Wells .... 
Mr. L. Stennett Amery. 
Mr. J. T. Platts 
Mr. Asghar All 
• • » • • » • 
No Competitors. 
Gen. R. D. ARDAGH 
Mr. Lee Ah Yain. 
Dr. Wells 
Mr. H. G. Sarwar, 
Mr. J. W. Neill .... 
Mr. V. R. Pandit, 
Dr. S. A. Kapadia . 
Mr. Rustum D. N. Wadia. 
Mr. J. T. Platts 
Mr. P. S. Patuck. 
Mr. W. A. Pickering, C.M.G. 
No award. 
Prof. J. F. Blumhardt 
Mr. B. C. Ghosh. 
Dr. Wells 
Lieut. A. M. Seton, R.A. 
No Competitors. 
Dr. Wells ..... 
Mr. G. A. Khan. 
Dr. Ross ..... 
Mr. R. M. Davis. 
Prof. C. Bendall 
Mr. S. K. Ghose. 
Mr. J, T. Platts 
Mr. N. Hagopian. 
Prof. J. w. Neill 
Mr. J. R. Martin. 
An OUSELEY SCHOLARSHIP of tenable for two years, will be awarded 
this year, should sufficient merit be shown, for proficiency in Persian. No person 
will be admitted to competition for a Scholarship in a language which is his own mother 
tongue, nor for a Scholarship in a language allied to his mother tongue. 
The examination takes place early in July, 1902. 
Competitors must give notice on or before July 1, 1902. 
The ages of Candidates are to be above 17 and under 25 years on January 1 of the 
year of examination. 
Further particulars may be obtained from the Secretary, S.M.O.S., Imperial Institute 
S.W. 
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR INTENDING STUDENTS AT THE SCHOOL. 
The classes which the “ School of Modern Oriental Studies " comprises, are divided under two heads. 
Division I. includes classes for all Oriental Languages especially required by Students qualifying for 
examinations for the Indian Civil Service, the instruction being of the same character as that provided for 
some time past at University College and at King's College. This Division includes instruction in Sanskrit, 
Bengali, Hindi, Hindustani, Tamil, Telugu. Punjabi, Pali, Marathi, Gujarati, Arabic, and Persian. 
Division II consists mainly of classes for. Modern Oriental Languages other than the Indian Languages. 
The courses of tuition are of a practical rather than of an academic character; they have particular 
reference to commercial and official requirements and to the facilitation of colloquial intercourse with 
natives of Oriental Countries. 
It is in contemplation, so soon as the number of students warrants the expenditure, to secure the 
services of native readers and teachers of conversation in connection with the classes of this Division. 
The classes under this Division are conducted at King's College, where arrangements will also be 
made for the establishment of evening classes. 
The Languages taught in Division II. comprise Colloquial Arabic Armenian, Modern Greek, 
Colloquial, Persian, Russian, Turkish, Chinese, Burmese, Japanese, Malay, and Swahili. 
Arrangements have been completed by the Managing Committee and approved of by the Governing Bodies 
of the Imperial Institute and of the two Colleges, for the pursuit of studies relating to the history, literature, 
commercial and physical geography, political economy, and the natural and industrial resources, of the 
countries and districts in which the various languages are used. 
Special Lectures or courses of Lectures will be delivered from time to time, in connection with the School, 
by experts or specialists, in any of the foregoing subjects. 
There arethree terms, of about ten weeks, in each year, as follows ; — 
Spring Term — commencing about the middle of January. 
Summer Term — commencing early in May. 
Autumn Term — commencing about the middle of October. 
A fee of Three Guineas per term will have to be paid, in advance, by each Student for each Language 
taken up for instruction. This payment will entitle the Student to the use, within the College, of text 
books, dictionaries, and works of reference required in connection with the particular Language taught, and 
to the use of all the facilities which it is proposed to secure in the development of the School. 
Accommodation is provided at the Imperial Institute to enable Students to pursue their studies at 
hours when the classes are not held. The Libraries of both Colleges will be open to Students in any of the 
classes of the School, during the usual hours of study. 
Intending Students should communicate with the Secretary at the offices of the Imperial Institute, 
London, S.W., where the registration of Students will take place, and where all information regarding the 
School will be supplied. 
