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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 1918.
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DEATH OF VISCOUNT TREDEGAR,
THE KING'S SPEECH.
THE DEBATE ON THE ADDRESS.
LONDON, March 11.
The Rt. Hon. H. Asquith (Prise Minister) said the deliborations of the Ambassadors had resulted in an agree ment on two vital points-first, on the question of the Adriatie littoral and Servia's economic access; and secondly, the Powers were unanimous in accept ing an autonomous Albania under
regards, ita European guarantee A1 frontiers' agreement. Daly one or two points, which were not vital, were "required" to secure complete soncord. They were at present awaiting the eeply of the Allies in reference to mediation. He was glad that Roumania and Bulgaria were in process of availing themselves of the mediation of the Power The diplomatic grouping of the Powers was unaltered. Neither with 'Francs nor Russia wore relations less cordial and intimate, and
our
the Government intended to refria these friendships. The change was in the relations between groups, which
LONDON, March 12," The death is announced of Viscount
THE BRITISH ARMY.
BOBS" ON THE WARPATH!
LONDON, March. 12. Lord Roberts, in a vigorous address to the Associated Chambers of Com
Tredegar, a veteran officer of Crimean merce, on National Training and the famie, who rode with his regiment in Territorials." emphasised the point that the Balaclava charge of 1954. He was the latter, sa presently constituted; born at Ruperra Castle, Cardia, iz could never be efficient, and pointed out 1830, and retired as a Captain of the the havoc that would result from their 17th Lancers in 1853. The deceased lack of training. He urged it as a vital peer, who was made Viscount in necessity that there should be a proper 1903, had been. Hon. Colonel of the Army supporting the Navy. When that
THE GERMAN SPY CASE
Further Hearing.
At the Magistracy this afternoon before Blerk Me. Eazclaud, Karl Bosttnar, s employed locally and a native of Tree, Germany was charge on remand with photographing certhin Hongkong Wert {tentious
Mr. P. M. Hodgaza, Assistant Crown Solicitor, prosecuted and Mr. Shenton, of Messrs. Deacon, Looker, Deacon sud Harston, defeetded.----
Major Tulloch, wae further cross-
examined by fe. Shenton, whis said that since the last hearing he had got photo- grapha-panoramas
And post-cards- bought in shops in the town. He showed Major Tulloch these, and asked if they were pictures of Stonecutter's and the Naval Yard? Were they practically simi
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of Stonecutter's?
Major Tullock replied in the affirma. Monmouth Engineer Militia since had been achieved, he said he could
Marshal, Mr. Shentorf: Andethat about theso The veteran Field 1885. He sat in Parliament as Con-pass the remainder of his days in quiet.tive. servative member for Brecknockshire
continuing his campaign for National views of Mount Davis and Upper Bel
· chot 'n ?---They - #zousaf poor that, they are Military Service among working- of ne military value whatever.. from 1938 to 1873.
appeared ob several men, has
Would they be of use if enlarged platforms on which he has been accorded They would be of no value whatever, the place of honour.
'TOROJ-BALKAN-WAR.
GREEKS AND BULGARIANS.
LONDON, March 12.
A telegram to the Times from Salonika states that the Bulgarians.
have been refused admision to that city by the Greeks,
Beft.
A SERIOUS SQUABBLE.
COMMISSION TO INQUIRE.
TATES.
He will speak at Wolverhampton on the 14th inst. and for the occasion special trains for Midland towns will be run. There will be bands and a cine-
extracts from Lord Raberta' speeches matograph in the market place and will be thrown on the screen.
Here is a photo bought from Ah Ling. Would you consider that a valuable photo Yes; quite useful In fact it is a contravention of the Ordinfinee
Here is a photo of the Naval Docks. Would you not consider it a valuable photo-Yos a useful photograph.
It was pointed out that there we nothing about the Naval Yard in the General Bethune yesterday addressed † Ordinance, which referred to photen taker" the Council of the Football Association of appealing to them to influenes the players and spectators to join the
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THE SUFFRAGETTES PETITION,
MRS. PANKHURST'S OPINION.
a becoming increasingly cordial.
The "Times" Salonika corre Powers, like ourselves, lese directly interested in the Near East, co-operated Spondent telegraphs that the Balderritorials.
garians on being relased admission arnestly to find a path to agreement by the Greeks to Nigrita, neur Seres, for all in this His Majesty's Govern bontharded the village with field guns.
The Greeks replied.with ment had worked with a single-minded on 5th inst. desire with Germany. That co-opera.rifles. The attack continued on the Hien cot_only__made the path of following day and was proceeding on diplomacy pleasanter, but he trusted 7th inst. when the messenger and believed it had inspired a mutual one of confidence which would con- tinue between these two great nations. Mr. Asquith paid a tribute to the conciliatorices shown by the repre- sentatives of all Powers at the Amlag sador Conference, and also to Sir Edward Gray's unexniapled patience resolution and engacity. He Qurred with Mr. Bonar Law when he said that whatever we may think of the increase in the armaments of other countries, yut from our own Imperial atandpoint it had weld and undoubtedly tended to consolidate the feeling in all parts of our Empire that we must act together
A telegram, dated March 11, states that the fighting at Nigrita between the Greeks and Bulgarians has been of a very serious nature, with casualties on con-both sides. The respective Governments are taking the matter in band and are sending Commissions to inquire into the matter on the spot.
A one united body for the preservation
DISASTROUS STORM AT
SYDNEY,
LONDON, March 11,
A Sydney telegram reports that a dis- of interests wherein the Motherland astrous storm, doing damage to the and the outlying parts of the Empire extent of £200,000 starling, has been were equally concerned. In reference experienced in the suburbs of Sydney. to the reform of the House of Lords, Miles of road were tore up and houses Mr. Asquith said he fully recognised wrecked. Four persons perished. the importance of carrying out the Intentions expressed in the Parlia ment Act to reform the Second Chamber. The Government did not. intend to issue the whole of the three millions sterling of the Sourlan loan at
LONDON, “March-11- The petition which the Suffragettes intended to present to the King express ed indignation against the alleged Go vernment intention to introduce a Coer- nion Bill against women. The petition declared that the women must have the rote, it law and order were to be re- established in the realm. They hoped therefore that a Bill would be promised in the Speech from the Throne
Mrs. Pankhorst, speaking at the Pavilion, contended that the presenta
was perfectly tion of the Petition constitutional. She disclaimed any intention of insalting His Majesty.
OBITUARY.
LONDON, March 12, The Ray, Canon A. M. W: Christo
pher, M.A., Rector of St. Aldate's Oxford, and Hanarary Canon of Christ Church, Oxford, Las died in England. Born in 1820, he was ordained in 1849, and later becama Principal of I
battery, field-work, or fortification in the Colony, or the waters thereof, ""
Mr. Shenton: I should think the photo] of the Naval Yard would be valuable in time of war.
The Magistrate: Then the legislature should have said so.
Mr. Shenton: 7 do not think the legis- lature has gone far enough. (To Major) Tulloch): Would hot this photograph be of value for spy purposes?—Yes.
Be-examined by Mr. Hodgson: Do you attach more importance to the photo graphs the subject matter of this case than the ones that Mr. Sherton has put in 2-I do...
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In reply to further questions Major. Tulloch said the photos might have been
Any- taken innocently, but it was a question one who had had a military training
the circumstances of the case. would know that photographs of a forb would be useful.
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There were many things besides guns that would make a photograph valuable. À photo showing even the position of Mount Davis would be of value. Uppir Beleber's was a com- | SLAZENGER'S, ATRES' paratively modern fortification.
SPALDING'S CHAMPIONSHIP
Mr. Shenton said that when the Jefen- dant's house was searched there was no
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dark-coom nor inplements for develop. TENNIS BALLS
meeting photographs. This ryse admitted by the prosecution.
Mr. Hodgson shit the police wes: to the defendant's room at the Etation Hot, and found thing. Mr: Hodgson than read out statements made by the accused in reply to the charges, in which he said that he did not know that he was doing wrong, and adding that he did
THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF Martiniers, Calcutta (1844-49). He leave the public road.
CONNAUGHT
LONDON, March 11. The Duke and Duchess of Cannaught
had hold the positions of Association Secretary of the C.31.S., and Vice President of the CM.S., and British and Foreign Bible Society.
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Mr. Shenton, in spening the case for the defence, said that at present the defendant was a clerk in the employ of Moyerbik and Company, an old-tablish- THE EDWARD DISPENSARY,
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ed firm in the Colony. He was under a
ance, but by instalments as required, sail from Halifax for England on the FRANCO-GERMAN KELATIONS. contract for three years. He was origin-
and he did not believe it would involve any liability on the British taxpayer.
it Wad
AN ABSURD RUMOUR.
Lord Hugh Cecil enid generally rumoured that Great Britain We under obligations to send a large Armed force to operate in Europe.
Mr. Asquith emphatically denied this.
THE OPPOSITION AMENDMENT,
The Opposition Amendment to the Address in the House of Commons'will submit that it is improper to proceed further with such important measures
10th.
EARTHQUAKS DESTRUCTION.
TOWN DESTROYED İN GUATEMALA.
Loxoay, March 11,
A cable from Washington report that the town of Guajim" Quilapa in Guatemala was destroyed by an earth quake on Saturday. There was great
loss of life.
OMINOUS STATEMENTS,
LONDON, March 11.
ally brought out by them for Shanghai aid came to Hongkong in October of last year. He was an applicant on the
that of a commercial buresu in Germany, and Messrs. Meyerink obtained his ser-
Chemists and Druggista, GREAT REDUCTIONS IN PRICES.
PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY
DISPENSED.
The Koelnische Zeitung in a remark-vices, through that bureau. From the cble leader headed "The Peacebreaker time he arrived in Hongkong up 11
January 25th be-had continuously taken are Dregs, Patent Medicines, do photographs in the Colony, and on no
Franco.
stera
| said—” It would not be difficult for the Government to prove, the necessity for the new Army Bill if it stated plainly the danger the quarter whance
Never threatens, namely, have our relations with our neighbour been so strained. Never has the Revanche ides teen so un- PRINCE OF WALES TO VISIT disguised. Never has it been so clear that France claims the rapport of Russia and England merely for the
ra conquering Alsace purpose of Lorraine. Whatever comer of the world catches fire it is certain that we are bound to cross swords with France. Whon, none can my."
GERMANY.
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LONDON, March 11. H.R.H, the Prince of Wales startz the Government of Ireland Bud for Germany on the 17th inst. It is urderstood that he spends part of his vacation with a German Court official.
-Welsh Dissstablishment Eills while the 4onstitution of the Parliament" i, Incomplete and without reference to
the slectors,
THE HOUSE OF LORDS,
The House of Lords has agreed to the Address in reply to the Speech "from the Throne.
Sand.
LADY SCOTT.
ANGLO GERMAN RELATIONS,"
LATER.
Hongkong, July 20, 1915.
599
THE COMMERCIAL PRESS, LD.
other occasa Had he been stopped, nor | 52A, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG, had he seen any notices that any parts of the Colbay were prohibited. It was his practice on Sidays to go about Hong- keng and the neighbouring districts taking photos of whatever he saw that took his
VE have published several hundred fancy. He would produce a book of his photos. As regards the day in question; What DI TEXT BOOKS in both the defendant was living in Queen's Gar- the Chinese and English languages for dens, and on the Sunday morning went primary, middle and girls' schools, besides sinng the Cozduit Rood and towards books on politics, children's books, novela,
maps, new Chinese Dictionary A
and Angli Mount Davis. He returned to Hongkong Chinese Dictionary. by the public road down to the Pokfulam Our customers residing in the STRAITS Road. While going down he took three SETTLEMENTS And OTHER PORTS photos. Although the defendant was or as SOUTH may save time and ineou
TAL, CANTON, arrested on Sunday, the 28th, nothing renience by sending their orders to our was done so far as bo was concerned until BRANCH OFFICE SHEUNG MUN the following Saturday week later. READ OFFICE, No. 53.
HOWAN BOAD SHANGHAL He had written-twice to Mejor Tulloch
Shanghai, February, 12, 1913
HONGKONG`UNIVERSITY.
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At the Magistracy to-day, Lance for the return of his camere," and "had Sorgt. Wills charged a man with wealing also written to the Central Police Station a quantity of clothing on the 28th ult. for it. Every one of the photographs wis The sergeant said that some of the clothing taken on the public roads of Hongkong,
wards and forwardana had been recovered. The defondant plead-whore the publie ontinually passed back
Defendsni then went into the witness OFFER FROM SHITE-COMPASTEN, box, and bore out his attorney's opening
Messrs Jardine, Matheson and Co., Ltd. vistament. He stated that before leaving Gerinary he did the regulation military have informed Professor C. AM. Smith training, serving from October 1, 1908 that several of the leading shipping com- to October 1, 1900, as a volunteer. He panies have agreed to bring out freight had been drilled with heary guns in the free all apparatus presented to the Univer
Reuter's Barlia correspondent states that everywhere the news of the visit of the Prince of Wales has had the ed guilty, and a remsad of one day was most favourable effect, and he is granted to enable the defendant to show sseared of a hearty welcome. The the police where the rest of the property "Berliner Tageblatt" states that the visit is a happy symptom of the friend-
"only yesterday Mr. Asquith spoke of the development of trustful Anglo
WAB,
À Boires was given in honour of H. LONDON, March 12ly relations to-day between Berlin and Sonhor Batalha Freitas, the Portuguese A telegram from Melbourne states London, to which Ministers have ro Minister at Pokings by Mr. A. M. de La Field Artillery. Defendant asserted that Abst Lady-Scott, har sailed for Engferred. The article concludes that Soares, at his residence Benefice," he did not know there were fortifications alty for the new laboratories. The firms Robinson Road, at which over forty ladies on Mount Laris who luy took the photo, which have consented to render this ral- and a large number of gentlemen were fr. Shenton (producing panoramicable assistanos are Mesars Alfred Holt and present, including the Commander and views): This photographs you bought Co. (on behalf of the Ocean Steamship Co. Officers of the cruiser “Adamsetor.". Around the corner for ten Dente? and the Chin Mutual teams, Navigation Oc.) P and O. Co. and the Royal Mail. Regimental Band was in attendance and dancing was kept up till an early Lour. At
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FEVEN KILLED; FORTY INJURED.
LADO, March 12.
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Another telegram from Berlin states that it is announced that the Prince will not visis the Court zor Berlin on
Mr. Hodgson I admit all that, Mr. Shroton: It is always interesting
Steamship Co. also contributed £3,000 to know that you can get tas defences It will be remembered, that the Ocean of Hongkong for fon conta
Defendant said that the photos from the splendid donation of All Long were bought for fifty cents University of Hong At this stage the case was adjourned koo Firms (the
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