PANDAY, MARCH 14, 1918
THE CHINA MALL.
BY TELEGRAPH. BY TELEGRAPH. BY TELEGRAPH.
THE TRONOH MINES-
(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.) Reuter's Service to the China Mail.) {{{tautar's Service to the China Mail.) Tronoh. Mises in February -From
ACTOR'S DIVORCE ACTION.
-OFFICER "AS CO-RESPONDENT.
LONDON, March 13. Marcellus Raymond Morand, the setor, has obtained a divorce from his wife with £6,500 damages against the co-respondent, Captain James Archi- bald Morrison, ex-M. P.
THE AMERICA CUP.
CHALLENGE DECLINED.
LONDON, March 14 The New York Yacht Club has declined Sir Thomas Lipton's challenge for the America cup.
WHY THE CHALLENGE WAS
DECLINED.
The challenge has been declined. Jater telegram states, because, the terms Impose a condition that the defending | racht shall not exceed 75 feet in length at the waterline, which would deprive the Club of the privilege of entering a ressol from $5 to 90 feet, as provided in the deed of gift.
TURCO-BALKANS WAR.
THE FIGHTING AT NIGRITA..
LONDON, March 13. The Times correspondent at Saloniks
THE UNIVERSITY BOAT RACE.
WIN FOR OXFORD.
LONDON, March 14. In spite of unprecedented mis- fortunes in the shape of breakdowns and substitutions, the Cambridge Craw
THE "DIVINE SARAH. "
IN A MOTOR. SMASH,
LONDON, March 14. A telegram from Los Angeles states that while Mme. Sarah Borchardt. was travelling to the theatre in that
aro displaying such pace as to disquiet Fairy her motor car collided with a the "prophete" Nevertheless, Oxford trick and was wracked. Mme. Bera- are the strong favourites, and it is 4 hardt's lips were cut, her ankles question whether Cambridge, with an wrenched and her body bruised.. Sho imperfectly trained crew, can last the insisted, "however, on fulfilling har
engagement.
distance.
A later triogram states that Oxford won by three-quartert of a length.
A "SUFFRAGETTE" HOARD.
RESULT OF A STUDIO RAID,
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Note:-Mme. Bernhards is in ber,693h year. ---ED., Ç. M.}·
MR CHURCHILL'S
"MEMORANDA.
LONDON, Match 1£ Loxook, March 14.
In the House of Commcns, Mr. The Police raided a studio at Notting. Churchill intimated that the whole of Hill and arrtated a suffragette charged the correspondence quoted by Mr. with burning a golf pavilion. Under Borden, the Premier of Canada, would the flooring of the studio was discover.
be laid on the table soon...... ed corrosive fuld wire cutters, # variety of tools, fints and bammeri.
DEATH OF ADMIRAL' DOUGLAS,
SIR PERCY SCOTT'S RETIREMENT.
LONDON, March 13. Admiral Sir Percy Scout has explained his remaining on the active list would only delay the promotion of
the British Navy was never more juniors. He said unhesitatingly that
THE ANNOUNCEMENT.
LONDON, March 14. The death is announced of Admiral Sir Archibald Lacius Douglas, G.C.V.O., at the age of 71. The reports that the fight at Nigrita betwen. deceased, who was born at Quebec, efficient than it is to-day, the Bulgarians and the Greeks con had a distinguished career in the Navy tinued all Friday. The Bulgarians and prosecssed a number of British, es retreated at night across the Karnau well as foreign Orders. He retired in River. The Greeks pursued and burn. 1907, at which time he was Com. ed the bridges. The Bulgarians hoisted mander-in-Chief at Portsmouth, and the white ng and 120 Bulgarians A.D.C. to the Queen He had been were captured. The Greek losses were a Director of the Japanese Imperial Naval College from 1873 to 1875, and pressed the First Class Order of the
13 killed and 40 wounded.
ADRIANOPLE ABOUT TO FALL. Rising Sun of Japan.
THE “TERRA MOVA."
Tha Pall Mall (hazette says that, according to a private coda messuge received in London from bofa, after
LONDON, March 14. desparate fighting the Bulgarian Reuter's Lyttelton correspondent saptured the fort of Heitantaria telegraphs that the "Terra Nova" has capturing 400 prisoners, The Bul-sailed for England. garians expect, to enter Adrianople to-day,
TURKISH ARMY AND NAVY
ENGAGED.'
It is reported from Constantinople
THE KING'S SPEECH.
OPPOSITION AMENDMENT
REJECTED.
LONDON, March 13.
Mr. Walter Long moved the Opposi-
that serious fighting took place at tion's amendment to the Address, de Bulair on the 11th inst,, the Turkish Beet co-operating with the troops.
THE ALLIES TERMS.
It is telegraphed from Safia that in their reply to the Note of the Powers
"the Allies will ask that a lino be drawn
from Midia to Rodesto as the Turks, Bulgarian finntier, and the cession of All the occupied territories, with their fortresses; also the Argan Telands, and the payment of a way indemnity."
TO DEAL WITH SUF- FRAGETTES.
ALTERATION OF THE LAW.
LONDON, March 13. Mr. Asquith has announced that the i Government is considering the necessity of altering the law to outrugby Suffragettes.
deal with
HOUSE OF LORDS' REFORMS
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HEREDITARY PRINCIPLE AND VETO TO GO.
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nouncing the methods whereby it was proposed to force Home Rule and Disestablishment through.
Mr-Asquith replies a vigorous defence of the Parliament Bill, and
LATER.
The Straits Times has been informed by the aural manager that the cutpad of the
the mine piculs 2,336 57, from tributers icula 248.87, total picula 9639,44. Values; from the wine 8139.678:91, from 'tributerw 813,041.86 $172,550.77, Estimated profit: - from mine-(after payment of all expandi“, ture, development, capital expenditure). 8,138 91, from tributers. $89.81, total $74,019.79.
SCOTTISH SPORT.“
(From Our Correspondent.)
EDINBURGH, February 18, SCOTLAND IRELAND.
It is announced that the following 14 have been selected to play for Scotland in in the Rugby Interuational against Eroland at Inverleith, Edinburgh, on Saturday, February 22,-
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in bringing together the great nations of Europe in more friendly relations.
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bo Will's partner on the left, the line should be one of the deverest and fastest. Bowie and Milroy are at last to have the opportunity of playing together at half. back in no International match.
RUGBY RESCATHE
Edin. Academicals, 14; Glas, Academi cals, 3.
Watsouísios, 15.; Institution, 3.
Kain. University, 23; Melrose, 3. ; RI.S., F.B., 52; Clydesdale, 5. West, 14; Kalvinsido Acads., 0. Glus. E.5., F.P., 3; Greenock Wan- derere, D.
Stewartonians, 23; Edis. Wanderers, 0).. Hawick, 8; Gals, 0.
Horiotenians, 11; Glas. Univ., €. - Jed Forest, 15; Selkirk, 3. -.. Glas. Academy, D; Gina. H.S., 3. Edin. Academy, 19; Doretto, 0. Watson's, 12; R.H.S., 0. Merchiston:11; Fettes, 5,
LANÓCIATION CUF TI
Two ties still remain undecided in the
Mr. Michonne, two, were charged second round of the Scottish Cap, and it livan with being coersexi in un arnied Hibernians and Clyde to pull off their on Fenand by Detective-Inspector O'Sul- | is not easy to account for the failure of
idiculed the contention that the Bills ought to be referred to the people. robbery which was committed on Febru- The amendment moved by Mr. Longory 11 at. No. 1, Square, Street, when was rejected by 202 voles to 100,
money and jewellery of the total value In the course of the debate Mr. Sad been charged with being an nees- A woman who Benar Law urged the Government to or in the ease has already been com- refer the Home Rule question to the mitted for trial. paple. He said he had been accused
Mr. Header Harris, of Messrs. Wilkin.
zd $1,553.90 was stolen.
of inciting to break the law. If he had son and trist, and Mr. Shenton, of done sc, it was not by indiscretion. Mess, Deacon, Looker, Deacon and He thoroughly realisal the responsibility.
Harston, defended.
A widow living the wed thuar, pf and was not afraid of it. Laws passed.. 1. Square Street, waid she went to ischene conditions. could not, and ought bed skat 8 pm. on February 10th But, to cpunand respect and obedienc« About 1.30 an. she heard a mocking at the door, and some one called out for the door to be opened. After another in mate of the house bad ogrned the door,
NO TARIFF REFORM AMENDMENT.
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Lanark have failed to scure in fifteen of majority from being much larger. Third
their League matches, and it was not surprising that they were dismissed from Falkirk the Cup without a single honour had a very easy thing of it with Morton,
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In the Association Leagne, Aberdeen. did much to renabilitate themselves, and at the same time made the race for the Flag more interesting, by defeating Celtic at Pittodrie. It was Celtic's fifth defest in the competition, the second time they have lest three goals, and the third in 14th March, 1413 ways which they have failed to score, so that the
Mesars Polishwalls and: Kotwall, Cotton and Yarn Brokers, in their report dated
Since the issue of our last report, or tha fnur robbers entered. A call Sure Aberdoninas victory may prove disastrous 1st justant per ..." Dovenia" cur mar
kot bys remained in to the Irishmen's chance of the Champion-
the same stagnant Life was, mule, and witcm one out ship. The Celts now lead by three points, condition as previously reported. It was decided not to propose a Tariff from her cubicle. Witness went into but have played two matches more than usual country orders, which invari Reform amendment 10 the Royale passage and was wised and she also Rangers; in other words, they are relative-Ably reach this market after the New Year called out Save Life." She was tied, by a point in babind. So well afo Ranger absence. The dealers themselves are also holidaya, are still nonspicuous by their beatro, and gagged afterwards, and promoting that they are now the favourites quite puzzled at the silence, of the sun- party was taken from her pockets cons
for first place. AUSTRALIA'S NEW CAPITAL. sisting of $110 in banknotes, 15 gold
Address.
NAME OFFICIALLY SETTLED,
Losnos, March 13. Kr. H. Samuel (Postmaster-General) has announced in the House of Com-
LONDON, March 13. Lord Denman, Governor-General of mons that the Government meant to submit proposals for the reform of the the Australian Commonwealth, has laid House of Lords in the present Parlia- the foundation stone of Australia's ment. The proposed new Chamber new capital, which has been named would contain no vestige of the heredit- Canberra,
GERMANY AND ALARMIST ARTICLES.
AMATICE INTERNATIONAL PROPOSED. The Scottish Football Associaion are to enter into negotiations with the other International Associations with a view to arranging amateur International matches.
ACOTTISH CUP THIRD BOUND. -
Bunters, while
they are becoming anxious over their engagements, entered into during the Chinese New Year with a view of met
the anticipated demand. g
Even lower exchange appears to have do effect on the market.-Importers, on the other hand, are not at all keen sellars, hance we close with a quiet bat stely market...
brudy, a set of old-fashioned tooth picka;) a gold watch-chain with clue tached, and a box containing diamond rings and jewellery. The men then asked for ber keys, and when she told there where they were they searched her baxes; and took The draw for third round of the Scottish
Fales for the fortnight amount to about some things out. Afterwards the palico Cup, to be played on February 22, is ke 1,100 bales. Totsi Bales 1.100 bales. come and the men zaude off. She could follow — set identify the men. They had knives
St. Mirren or third Lanark v. Air.Unsold Stocks 30,583 bales. Bold but un- delivered in the Godown and to arrive and threatened to stab her if she called
drieonians.
20,000 balos. Clyde or East Stirlingshire v. Queen's
Arrivals The mail str. "India" and Park.
extra att Perla" *Austria." and Kilmarnock v. Heart of Mid-Lothian,
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In reply to Mr. Harris, witness said. she always slept with all this property in her pockets.
Further evidence, was being taken as we went to press..
Bry principle, and its absolute veka The morning was fins and, on the would, in no circumstances, be restored site of the new capital, people were curly astir, Special trains ran from Sydney and Melbourne, and the gethaz ing included the Fedoral and New. South Wales Ministers, and many local 'LONDON, Marcli.13.
FOLICE PROMOTIONS. settlers. Lady Desman motored there, The Norddeutsche emphatically.deel-
while the Governor General headed ́s | ares that the alarmist articles in certain cavaloude. A band played the National was he been appointed Chief Inspector
Aspector David Gourlay, of Shauki German papera (mexuing doubtless the Anthem and the Artillery fired jalutas. of the Hanging Police in succession 3 Koolnische Zeitung) are in nowise
Lord Denman laid the first stone. Mr. H. G, Baker who is shortly retiring officially inspired, and denies that the
The name of the ospital was a sacret on peosion. Mr. Gourley has had a increase in the Army is due to a change till Lady Denman said "I name the varied experience during his twenty-two
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Dombarton v. St. Johnstone."
Partick Thistle v. Dundee.
Raith Roven; v. "Motherwell Hibarian.
Prebica Rovers v. Coltic.
ACOTTISH GUP CUP-SECOND ROUND. East Stirlingshire, 1 ; Clyde, Isl St. Miwen, 2; Third Lanark, 0. Falkirk, 3; Morton, 1... Ka-gara. 2 Hamilton Academicals, 0. Hibernian, U; Motherwell, U.
· SCOTTISH LEAGUE-FIRVY DIVISION, Raith Rovom, J; Dandio, 0 Aberdeen, 3; Celtic, 0.
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REAL MERIT WINS.
Germany and any of her neighbour cupital of Australia Canberra" As servies in the Hongking Police. Heart of Mid-Lothian, ty Queen's Park, THERE Dover was a time when people,
storm of applause greeted the in-
The article explains the Army Bills by ouncement, as there has been much
the shifting of the balance of power in controversy over the suggested name
the Balkans, and anys that so long as sternál poape is not guaranteed Germany
of Myola and others.
A cable was despatched to HM.
has to reckon on the possibility of defending herself on several sides the King,
Detective-Inspector. Edmund O'Sullivan Sergeant W Gerrard, of the Wanchu has been made a first-class Inspector, and
Police Station has been appointed to the vacant Inspectoraliji,
All the promotions have been rooted with general favour, as all the offere sro very popular in the force.
Partick Thistle, 1; Airdrieonians, 1.
St. Bernard, Jabastone, 1. Dunfermline, Athletic, T; Laith, 1, Cowdenbeath, 1: Dandie Hibernian; Abercorn, 1; Dumbarton, 2 Vale of Leyes, 0Bt. Johnstone, Allou Borers, & Artinella, 2
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