TUESDAY MAY 7, 1912.
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BRITISH IMPERIAL- TRADE COMMISSION.
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LONDON," May &
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CHINESE REFUGEES. FROM MEXICO.
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LONDON, May T Reuter's Washington correspondent states that the anthorities have admitted 280 Chinese refugees from Menica by the Eagle Pass. They will be under
The first meeting of the Imperial Trade Commission, will be held in the - middle of June. · At the outset the
work of the Commission will be con- Government supervision. foed-to the United Kingdom, after which they will proceed to Austrália iu the Autumn: subsequently to Canada, while they expect to be in South Afrien
1913. The Commission hope to have their Report corapleted in time for the Imperial Conference of 1915.
RANJITSINHJI MEETS WITH AN OVATION.
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LONDON, May 6. While the game between Marylebone and Yorkshire was in progress nt Lords this morning, Prince Ranjitsinhji re ceived an oration on coming out to He showed his practice at the nets. wanted easy style and certainty in timing.
THE ITALIANS AT RHODES
THE CASUALTIES.
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LONDON, May 7 Reuter's correspondent at Rome tele- graphs that the Italian casualties et Rhodes were I killed and 6, wounded, and those of the Turks were 23 killed and 48 wounded, "while 57 were taken as prisoners,
The Governor surrendere after having been allowed an hour for con-
sideration.
The bluejackets then occupied the
town, and were well received.
THE JUBILES HANDI. CAP.
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MORE TROUBLE FOR THE P. AND O. LINE.
SEAMEN DEMAND INCREASED WAGES.
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Lasbos, May 7 A deputation from the Sailors and Firemen's Union waited on the manager of the Peninsular and Oriental Line
THE CHINA MAIL.
DR. SUN TÄNSEN Let us
Dr. Sun Yan, who resigned the Pre- sidency of the Chinese Republic in favour
of Yuan Shih,kal, has sont atto Dispense Your Canalic, 140 Harley street. W stating
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to have religous toleration in Chius, and I am sure that. Christianity will flourish under the now regime,”
Our Dispensing Department is fully stocked with Drugs and Chemicals, including the most recently discovered and in under
and demanded an increase of pay JAPANABE AND MANCHURIA the Supervision of a for the white seamen in the Company's |-- employ
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They threatened that, if the reply of (Renter's Service to the China Mail.) the Directors was unfavourable, the LONDON, ALAT 7.whole force of transport workers would In the, Jubilee Handicap 25 to 1 be brought to bear being offered against Dennithorne.
ACTION AGAINST STEEL TRUST.
GREAT LITIGATION BEGUN.
(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.
SCOTLAND AND HOME RULE
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LONDON, May 7.
Mr Asquith assured a Deputation of Scottiel Home Rulers that the Govern ment were determined to proceed with all speed with the scheme of devolution, which was the necessary sequence of
LONDON, May 7. Renter's New York correspondent telegraphs that the "Dissolution Suit" raised by the United States Govern-Irish Home Rule. ment against the Steel Trust has been opened.
THE TAFT-ROOSEVELT CORRESPONDENUE.
MR ASQUITH'S VIGOROUS EXPLANATION.
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LONDON, May &
-Mr Asquith, the Prime Minister, replying in the House of Commons to numerous questions, vigorously repelled the suggestion that Mr Bryer, the British Ambasador at Washington, had committed himself to Americo Canadian Reciprocity. Obviously; be know nothing of the private correspondence of
President Taft and Mr Roosevelt, and
DEATH OF A NOTABLE
FINANCIER.
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... Losnos, May 7.
The deatly is announced of Henry Oppenheim, confidential adviser to the Khedive Ismail; and who was associated with the purchase of the | Suez Canal shares by Great Britain.
CHINESE NEWS.
(Wah Tes Yat Po's Service:}
PEKING, May 6. On account of the foreign financial representatives insisting on the appoint ment of advisers, the negotiations be- tween Tang Shao Yi have failed. It is
General Ameglio publiebed a Pro-be (Mr Bryce) had nothing to do with now decided that new negotiations will
clamation in which it was stated that meganres had been taken for the con- tinuance of the public services.
influencing the views or policy of the Laurier Cabinet, but had, in pursuance
take place on the 6th inst. direct from the Financial Department with the
of his plain duty, commoncicated from representatives... time to time with Canadian Ministera
A meeting was held in the State
K1
Japan has ordered 20 of her Army Divisions to Pingyang, socording to the PHARMACEUTICAT Japanove papers. The Report has neither been entred nor denied, and what
aminant of truth thure is in it in dificult to
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for futaro ouatingencies and thesis to every Prescription received. fully prepared to deal with any situation that may Arine. If the report is true, then. apparently she deans the time acarlycripe for action. What pedal, cinqumstances. bavo arisen which could have indused. Japan to take this step? Farhaps the principal cause is to be found in the soldiers' mutiny at Folding and the similar
sulting disturbances in other parts of the lower than any other European country Japan oficially coctainly did not look with lure on the sweeping Dispensary in Hongkong."
of the Manchu dynasty, although all would have been low objectionde if its place had not been taken by a ras public. Japan with a republic on the But and a republic n the West dreads a decline of the imperial spirit, which she judeos rensary for her docelopment. When the now of the mutiny at Peking renched Tokyo, bowover, it seemed that a republic Yan Shih-kat's position from the Japanese the quick despatch of medicines. was not so izzvitable as was at first thought. point of view was severely shaken, and
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it was possible that, after all, this repub Our Messengers deliver Free in of China might prove a dron. But such
* reversion of policy could only be accom
Fanied by renewed serious disturbances, the Peak District and Kowloon which threatened to prove fierce in South Manchuria, where
interests are
predominant. Again, it appeared not im several times daily.
probable at one time that Manchuria
would only become s * part of the new Republic after a atruggle. The danger aven (yet is not entirely past, and will | not pass until China, obtains a strong hold over Mongolia This leads naturally to the question of Frasi influence in that. region. It is generally sail that Ranxia their respective interests and Japan are now in full accced auto in North
Chitts and
that there is full com munication between them as to their
shaken by
respective policies. The troth of this artion, however, was somewhat rudely the evident perturbation with which the news of the Russian action in Mongolia was received in Tokyo. If there were such fall accord. stated, why did Russia not inform Japan of her meditated more? It is explained away in Japan as a political move only,' by which je apparently meant that Russia doce not seek territorial forment, but
The Italians have now landed in the when they were in conference at Department, with the intention of dis- Southern part of Rhodes?
Washington He gave advice and atributing national bonds and issuing sistance when asked, but had never temporary, bank notes, which cannot be inasmuch as all annexations, such, for interfered in the Conference, and had changed into cash at present performed his duties in such a way that had inspired the confidence of Canada in the British Ambassador at Washing
ANGLO-GERMAN RELATIONS.
GERMANY'S AMBASSADOR · IN | tou.
LONDON.
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LONDON, May 6.
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been asked by the State Department protec to visit the various provinces on military inspection.
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the explanation does not seem very satisfactory. Russia is to establish ver Mongulis and ignors. A protectorate úver the rights of the Chinese
incie Republic, what will Japan persue?
The only logical
I course
seems to be to take similar action in South Manchuria. Russia has the advantage ja Monzolis in that she can ostensibly poses as the shampion of the
Princes who are contending fox.
ner of thair o
country. In an churis the only possible claiment of sover- aign rights in the deposed Emperor of Chips, and Japan would besitate long The P. and U. outward intermedinte bins in the face of the Chinese nation, the set herself to champion his steamer Syris, which is expected to arrive The only policy Japen can follow for the in Hongkong tomorrow, was recently time being is ous of watchfulness. will be remembered, in collision in the republicans and the imperialists can fight Mediteranean Sea with the French steamer it eat, and as long as Japan's interests are show that a thick fog hung over the sea Circe, Inquiries made on board at Colombo not affected she will not interfore. But to protect hemelf she recaires to be when, about 6 o'clock in the evening, the as Bussis appurently is in Mongolia, and as much on the spot in South Manchuris accident occurred. The captain of the hence the necessity of despatching troops, RE-UPHOLSTERED Sir Edward Gray said he was most Syrin had realised that a collision was which uns just cinked many attempts wore Daring the session of the Japanese Dist concerned to repadiate the very unfair about to occur. and was going eatern at made to obtain from the Government AND. attacks being made upon Mr Bryce; the time. But for this romarked an some clear statement as to its policy REPAIRED
oficer, there would have been an entirely in China. For the most part these
Prior to the "adjournmens of the "A report that Baron, M. von Bieber. stein, the German Ambassador at House of Commons, Mr Croft raised "Constantinople, will shortly replace the question of Reciprocity between Count Metternich in Londen is widely America and Canada and criticised the -credited in Berlin. Baron von Bieber, the attitude of lir Bryce whom, be stein left Constantinople on Saturday. said, the Unionists attacked as they It is pointed out that he is mainly attacked the Government for neglect responsible for Germany's unique-in- ing to watch Imperial interests. It Auence in Turkey, and it is agreed that the appointment, if confirmed, will be the greatest importance, and will possibly mark a new epoch in Anglo German relations.
The Neueste Nachrichten newspaper
confidence.
FRENCH ANARCHIST'S
REVENGE.
SEQUEL TO BANDIT'S CAPTURE.
was essential, he thought, after the Canadian verdict that Mr Bryen should be promoted to another sphere.
KING'S ACCESSION WIDELY CELEBRATED.
return to London.
to
The
that
FURNITURE
PIANOS
says that Earon von Bieberatcia's re and the Government were able and different story to tell. "The impact resulted"] efforts were unavailing, Ministers either moval from Constantinople at such a ready to defend itself in the country. in the Syria getting fourteen of har steel serving" their replies to the Grook BY A· critical period shows how great is the Mr Bryce bad rendered great Imprint plates on extreme starboard bow indented. vague
Kalends, apparently-or making those
statements
TRAINED which the importance at present attached to Ger service, and be (Sir Edward Grey) was A smooth sen was running at the time. Japanese language lends itself so ad- many's representation in London. Both nations can now look forward to farther convinced that Caunda appreciated the Signals were exchanged, and when it was mirably. The Government was severely STAFF OF
alleged effort to uphold the Manchu UPHOLSTERERS Anglo-German negotiations with greater value of Mr Bryce's support of ascertained that neil her steamer had been beckled by several mambery to its
Canadian intereste,
damaged to the extent of at big eble dynasty, in spite of its declaration, sut to to without assistance, both vessels neutrality throughout the struggle: AND continued their voyage.
but the answers of Minjusters failed to show The P. and O. liver, on arrival at Malta, whether the allegation was true or false. CABINET MAKERS. was handed over to the Chief Naval Con-
They mont
definite statervent was one structor, who efficted the necessary repairs. made by the Minister of Foreige It is not know whether she will require Affairs, wherein he acknowledged docking, but this will be ascertai ed on her North Chinx had put a different complexion. the outbreak of disturbances in (Router's Service to the Chino Mail) Most of the passengers were on the pro- on affairs and that Japan would be com
LONDOY, May 6.
menade dock when the Syris received the Pelled to send troops as required owing to shock, but they showed no signs of excite the interests she hadnt stake, which World-wide celebrations are being ment or paste. Everything was done in as obliged her to prevent the region being
were lowerad or life belts requisitioned. gerent parties This Amounts to a
declara TUNED The chief officer hurried down bolow tion of protectorate orer. Bouth 32 by and held a consultation with the chief churia. No statement was made as to engineer and master carpenter, and, after Russia's xctia in Mongolin at least, not AND
, it was found that the steamer publicy. Whether Japan views Russia's REGULATED examination, had not been variously dexinged The pas action with alarm, as alleged, or whether sugers were promptly assured of this, and she takes it as part of an already the natural anxiety of those on board arranged policy in Las uncertain. All HIGH CLASS
Anished. Nothing even remotely ap that Can be stated: definitely is that the proaching a panic had taken place, and will not allow South Manchuria to become WORKMANSHIP boteworthy point was that the native crew a prey to any other Parer behaved admirably, no 19 sa
to form part of any agreement made with OLD PIANOS The chief officer, in conversation with the other Powers as to internation polley prin representative, spoke very highly of the behaviour of the native craw, who, he said, were perfectly calm at their post awaiting enfans. - Incidentally, bo remarka ed, that he had heard the true story of the behaviour of the Isacar crew on the Ocona, a combination, with Mongolia fa not
Beuter's Service to the China Mai-) beld to-day on the occasion of theirderly A. manner as possible. No bat made the basis of operations by the batti
LONDON, May 0.
second anniversary of His Majesty, King workman who was suspected of George V'a accemisa...“ having revealed the hiding place of s An impressive Memorint Service was member of the Bonnot gang, who were held in memory of King Edward VII in arrested at Lille, was inveigled out of St. George's Chapel, Windsor. It was the town by a comrade named Bille, attended by their Majesties, Queen who shot him dead on the highway is the presence of three passers by. Bille escaped to the forest, which is now surrounded by troops and police.
DEATH OF A BISHOP.
RT REV 0.W... STUBBERG
(Reuter's Service to tha China Mail.)
LONDON MAY 1. The death is announced of the Bishop
Alexandra, and many other Royalties.
BRITISH NAV L MANOEUVRES:
AWARING THE KING'S MAAKRIVALA
(Reuter's Berries to the Chino Mail.
LONDON, May 6.
Parer or even allow
It would thus seen that Manchuris have to remain nominally a portion of the
ctually under Japanese supervision Chinese Rapablio or run the risk of coming | r establishment of a sopuste rincipal
who were reported to hare behavód, to a very ww.rily manner. He said that when the accident occurred the engine roon crow had come on deck, and, there being no GET IT work for them, they had been asked by A great British Fleet in gathering at one of the fibers to sit down. This they Weymouth Bay to await the coming of did, and, opening a. Koran, they rand or His Majesty, the King, to-morrow were not walling or showing
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