SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1912.
BY TELEGRAPH BY TELEGRAPH. BY TELEGRAPH
[COPTIMONY.]
THE PEKING MUTINY.
TERRIBLE LOOTING
SCENES.
[COPYRIGHT] THE COAL STRI
THE GOVERNMENT'S
ATTITUDE.
(Reuter's Service to the China Mail)
LONDON, March 1
In the course of his speech before the -FOREIGNERS BROUGHT INTO National Miners conference, Mr Asquith said that the Government, having re LEGATIONS.
cognised the principle of the minimum wage, if it was not secured by agree ment, it would be secured by the
(Reuter's Service, to the China Mail)
LONDON, March 1.
A further wire from Beuter's corre pondent at Poking in reference to the masiny in Paking states that, dissatisfied at not receiving pay, 2,000 of Tusn Shih-kai's troops started, looting in the apital yesterday morning.
Hordes of coolies and loafers swelled the ranks to 5,000, and an orgie of detraction followed, only ceasing with
Government by other means. He em- phatically declared that it was the Government's duty to do what they could to affect a reasonable settlement.
He appealed to the miners, on behalf of the Government and the community, to allow reasonable latitude for discus ion with regard to the particular rates A tartible responsibility would rest on the shoulders of those who hindered the
reach of attainment.
DEATH OF GEORGE GROSSMITH
A NOTED ENTERTAINTE.
(Reuter's Service to the China Mail)
LONDON, March 2
The denth has occurred of Mr George Grossmith, sapr, the famous actor and entertainer,
THE CHEN
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the exhaustion of the looters in the early achievement of a result so nearly within derer as the Opera Comique in 1817, the lighter, which belongs to the Nippon, I seeth | Carrow of Carrowdaff, by I. Kouny,
hours of this morning, when seven in- cendiary fires, some of very large gren,
- wers baming in various quarters.
A grim spectacle was provided by the gangs of mutineers, thrown into pro- -minence by the glare of the flames, battering in shape, shooting and bay enetting those abopkeepers who would not promptly hand over their valuables, and staggering off laden with loot.
In streng contrast were the detach-f ments of foreign troopa marching unmolested among the "crowds and. bringing in foreigners to the Legations. A number of foreigners were fired at, but were unhurt.
A BLACK OUTLOOK
LATER.. Beater's Peking correspon·lent states that there has been farther looting and skirmishing throughout to day..
Numbers of the looters have heen executed.
So far the lossen unstained by the
· uprising are £3,000,000.
Loyalista ara patrolling the streets, and fresh troubia is feared night,
-TEST MATCHES OVER.
ENGLAND'S FOURTH WIN..
EFFECT OF PREMIER'S"
SPEECH
LATER.
It is recognised that Mr. Asquith's speech has given new life to the negotia tions, but opinions vary as to whether a
speedy settlement will ensue.
My Findlater
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recitals, His other toons included: Grenze stam a close proximity to the Evolution of bars, by Evelyn Evarett- LANDASA
Accidental Daughter, by Comme Hamilton.
He made his first apportano at the lightered, and were to have been shipped payment of 20 cents cashf Hong- Polytechnic Institutions an entertainer abroad to morme. They competest four- à la John Parry, in 1870, while his first
the stage" WAS is the ales of BUX and Xix cam of Chinese song currency, for every change. appearance on Gilbert, and allican's Opera The Surgiam bange The Chinese crew of the played principal parts in eight following inha, consisted of the inter, his wife opetal
at that theatre, and at the Savey and seven man, all of whom slept on board. Penny Moneypenny, by Mary and Jane Theatre, London. In 1889 he started on The lighter two Wuchar and Enter Bridget, by Thomas Cobb,
extended d over 17 years, with anchored pauding the dishare of her or tour, which
Flower of Gram, by Kathia Rhodes. and mosol
inte single-handed humoross
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IL Boume Britain and Ireland, the United States and omewhat true that although police Canada His productions include Wunches were it the locality during the
Piano and
"; and night, the palco were not made aware of Society Clown'
Dinsy of The
A Nobody" (written in
Members it. the lighter's grow new with his only brother, Weedon was going
He was the imposer of
number The Peas of Great Price, by A. &0. Askew. Hasts to the Wedding," the librat o by a night they heard angrer W. & Gilbert; author and composer of uniq
Your! and that the
The Fire Secker, by lota. "Cups and Saucers"; composer of Uncle crow wars rendered helpless and could yster O Mallaratangs, by Eric Harrison, Samuel and suthor and composer of give an slam while the rocking of Storica in Grgy, by Barry Pain over six hundred humorous and antified the lighter was going on, being held at The Better Man, by C. 1. Brady. songs and sketebes,ED. G. M.]
the point of revolvers im pain of natant death if they did. How the goods were Brown Face and White, by Clive Holland. taken away from the hghtar it is at present The Isle of the Dead, by May Grommelin
and A. William In the meantins the The Third Miss Wanderby, by M.B.Grundy. difficult to say.. police are axecuting every posible equity. The Fair Irish Maid, by Justin Huntly
McCarthy
THE OPIUM QUESTION TRIBUTE TO SIR J. JORDAN, (Reuter's Service to the China Mail)
LONDON, March 1.
the
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Bermadu, by R. M. Connily
Out Sweat Sook, by Clifton Bingham
The Belle of Santiago, by G. B. Burgin,
The Dall, by Violet Hunt
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The
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Green Curtain, by M. E. Braddon. Free Marriage, by J. K. Snowden. Flaws, by Jane Below
FREIGHT Mera Lake and Roggo's circular of Flemington, by Vioist Jacob.
A Creature of Circumstance, by Lady today's data state
Troubiidger zivsa The Keepers of the Gate, by Sydney G.
“A BRIEF HÖLIDAY.” Some of the Radical optimists believe that the miners, pleased at the dramatic swiftness of their victory, will return to work after a brief holiday, confiding in Mr. Asquith's integrity.
MINIMUM WAGE AGITATION.
Other Radicals share the views of the
Sir Guy Fleetwood. Wilso, Finance Conservative papers that the Bill establi- member of the Council of India, in
Since is-pe of our hub report on the 17th shing a minimum wage in the collieries, which it is anderstood will be introduce presenting his Budget, referred to the ed on the 4th iast, will not have a smooth. opinar question and paid a tribute to ultimo, business has to some extant boen passage is the House of Commons, Sir John Jordan's skill i Poking influenced by the China New Yens Holi owing to apprehensions, not confined to in securing a settlement alike fair today, still a fair amount of chartering has the Conservative benches, that the con- India and Chine. He stated that the cession will provoke an agitation for Hague Conference had enabled a Con. the minimum wage in other industries.vention to be drafted, which he hoped the Powers Fould accept preventing the consumption of morphis and co- caine. The evil already done by traffic in these drugs was great, and only the most drastic Government control would this
M.AERS' DEMANDS.
It is pointed out that the Wisers Federation yesterday evening adhered to their demands of February 2nd; hence
freely applied. The to his been little come to pass, and tonnage is no longer a inquiry for tonnage in usual trades, whilev chartating business. Sign to Philippines, has been quite lively during the term un- der review. Ratia hire improved and except in one instance, despite the repented carsfully been maintained by owners, temp by charterers to lower the rate. thor in little or no inquiry in At the
(Reuter's 'Service to the China Mail), the Conservatives argue that any attempt prevent the growth of a degrading cha direction, and it asein that
London, March 1.
Ta glorious weather but on a sticky wicket the last Teat match was concluded to-day. Australia continued their second Innings in the presence of a small at lendarce, woring 200. Minnett compiled .01.:
England won by 70 rune-
J
AN ABANDONED MATCH The match between M. C. C. and South Australia, which was to love taken
to enforce by legislation & compromise of the rejected offers, accepted only by the majority of the coal owners," will be { fatile.
It is stated that the Labour Party has decided to introduce a Bill embodying the demanda made on February End, thus adding to the complication of the debates in the House of Commons.”
A NÁVAL PRECAUTION.
The Morning Leader says the Govern-
vica.
-THE TRIPOLI WAR.
HEAVY LOSSES IN FIGHTING
(Peuter's Service to the China-Atail.)
LONDON, March 1.
A mesage from Reuter's Rome correspondent states that official details of the fighting at Bergheb on the 28 h
irements ·for· "ap tis half of
of March lowling and Biled., Thurs has also
budnem done during good
and the fortni ht in timecharters, noteworthy fact that after the numerous
น of well known astors there FUTT little tonnase in Eastern Waters, at present and a scarcity; will no doubt, make itself felt immediately the market. North should straight Inquicles lor fo
Saigon a/Hongkong -—-—)
market up Nort
soft outsiders" whatever was fixtures age put on our market have not led to offering has been taken by the bate on the regular run at 14 cents per ploul. Quotation for March/April shipment now ult, show that 5,000 Turks ad Arabs stands $3.99 per picul f.o.b. Saigon.
$4.00ame time last year.
place at Adelaide, has been cancelled.ment will introduce and Bil, taking were dagaged by the Italian forces, and bilippines:-Thore was strong The Eaglishmen leave Melbourne for over certain mines on behalf of the Navy, it is estimated that 500 of the ency business was done at improved ratie. At
Adelaide on Sunday night
-THE TRIANGULAR QUARREL.
A wire sent by Beater's agent "st Bydney states that Mr E. R. Crouch has been chosen as the manager of the Australian cricket team for England.
A wire from Beater's correspondent
NEGOTIATIONS SUSPENDID.
Longs, March 2.
All negotiations in the coal dispute were suspended yesterday afternoon till
next week.
The miners afirm that the strike
at Melbourne states that a crowded cannot be arrested within a fortnight.
meeting was hald by many of the pro- minant cricketers, and it was resolved -to express indignation at the notion of the Board of Control in excluding aix of Australia's leading cricketers-from-the team which is to play in the triangular test matches.
Mr Mitchell, K.C., has suggested that application be made for an injunction to prevent the sending of the team. A committee has been appointed to co operate with committees from the other States.
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THE POWERS AND
OHIYA, ?
JOINT ACTION LIKELY.
(Reuter's Service to the China Mail)
Lowpor, Mirch. 2. Router's Washington correspondent states that Britain, Germany, Bussin and Japan have responded favourably to Mr Secretary Knox's Note inviting Joint action in China without reeking fadividual advantage.
Austria, France and Italy have not
plied
PLURAL VOTING.
(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.)
LOSTON, March 3
Strikers to the number of 1,065,000 are enjoying holiday sports and enter-
tainmenti.
SCOTLAND AND S. WALES "ADAMANT:
In
the House of Commons, Mr Asquith announced that the coalowners of practically the whole of England and North Wales have accepted the Govern ment's proposals, but the South Walen and Scottish owners have declined them on the ground that they are bound by existing agrements.
THE POUND OF FLESHL The representatives of the miners have rejected the Government's proposala, being unwilling to submit the Feders tions mtes of minimum wage to any form of revision
Mr Asquith has consequently felt the no-useful purpose can be served for the present by continuing the conferences He hopes to makes further statement on Monday.
ANOTHER BYE ELECTION
(Reuters Service to the Chena Mail')
LONDON, March 1
Conservativo einos 1900, bes
Bill introduced by Me Harold M.P. for Here! Baker, Liberal M.P. for Acorington, to,
Aide for e abolition of plural yot
its sooond
Commons
for prompt loading, and a good
were killed in the attempt to recupture the clone inquiries have fallen off, but a the heights. The Italian losscs were renewed activity for second. Ealf of March
Loading should shortly art in again. 4 killed and 100 wounded.
NEW ZEALAND POLITICS.
(Reuter's Serpier to the China Mail.)
LONDON, March 1.
Saigon Jays-We have not heard o fresh business
has brought Bangkok: Liners having been in position there is no room any more fur outsiders for the present
From Dalny to Canton no fresh fixtures have transpird during the fortnight, *lizers" seem to hare. whereas to Amoy lizers" scen done well
Thes. Quarta has been TimechartersThes... A Wellington message stated that the taken up on timecharter 4 months at $5,600 tand. Bishthuan 12 months at 85,000 New Zealand Parliament will be proroguinte ded for Saigon Singapore Hogkong
for entile trade Cochin China to
to Philippines, A motion of no confidence in the Saxta for 12 months at $8250 for Government has been defeated by 40 Bangkok trade, s. Fri rotes to 38.
ed in Jane.
The Premier, Sir Joseph Ward, retires at the end of the session, when the Ministry will be reconstructed.
THE SUFFRAGETTES
AGAIN.
8
MON Canton trade at
for
4.
charter has been extended for further 6 months, and several charters are also. reported put through up North, ... standard 6 months at Rhis 5000, a Varg 8 months at Rbis 5500, and s. Kjeld & months at Bbla 6000 per month, all
all for Widiwartok trade,
& Homewards:
les
The well known coaster as. Spir having been sold, has left ballast for Java to loud sagar home, and will be
be handed over to her new owners in
was difficult bo obtain and in consequenor rates bave materially improved.
(Reuter's Service to the China Mail) Norway
LONDON, March 1.
The Suffragettes to-day carried out another window-smashing campaign Fixtures reported: Waksmatzu/Hong- kong $1.80, Moji/Hongkong 82, Waka over a wire area, extending from Ox matz/Bongkong 6210 and Bongay/Can.
per ton ford Street to the Strand, and also at ton 81.70 the Government officer.
Many arrests have been made.
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