LONDAY FEBRUARY 18, 1914.
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EXTREME DISTRES› IN
NEW YORK.
390,000 UNEMPLOYED.
Churches to be Opened as Shelters.
LONDON, Feb. 16.
A telegram from New York states that owing to the "heavy wenther" in New York the Eastern districts are
mffering extrema distress.
JAPAN'S NAVY CANDALS.
COURT MARTIAL PENDING.
Dicers Arrested.
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INTERNATIONAL FOOT- BALL MATCHES.
ENGLAND VERSUS IRELAND.
LONDON, Feb. 15..
The Rugby Matok.
Lox, Feb. 16. Reuser's correspondent at 'Tokyo An immense crowd assembled at telegraphs that five allicers of the Twickenhain on Saturday for the Navy, including Rear-Admiral, are Rugby, International, England.voraus maler iletention by the Navy Depart. Ireland. His Majesty the King was went pending the organisation of the spectator of the contest, and he was repenteilly and rousingly cheer Court Martki o be held in conneed. Mr. Asquith was sitting beside sion with the alleged cuses of corrup-his Majesty, who shook bands with It is estimated that there aretion which have recently caused so the two captains before the game 350,000 unemployed in the city, and much commiction.
The clergympa of New York City are arranging to open the churches as
shelters,
ot
hundreds
thousands in other Industrial centres owing to business stagnation.
KING AND QUEEN'S VISIT TO
FRANCE.
LONDON. Feb. 16.
o Paris on April 4
FRENCH PARLIAMENTARY
ELECTIONS.
Lexrux, Feb. 10. The Fresh Parliamentary Efes Boris will take place ma Aprij 28.
CRICKET IN SOUTH AFRICA.
The Fourth Test Match...
Laxmox, Feb. 15, Router's correspondent ad Hurban telegraphs thas the fourth Test utch has begun hors. South Africa scored 12 for 8 wickets.
ALBANIA'S NEW RULER.
FRENCH AVIATORS' QUARREL.
NEW AMERICAN VICE-ADMIRALS.
was countenced.
The sun was shining but the weather was changeable, and the turf on the soft side.
The Irish forwards were the first
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NEWS OF THE DAY.
· LOCAL AND `GINERAL.
Har Rudolph Lehnikan, an engineer
of the firm of Mesars Raspe & Co, who wax one of the eldest foreign residants In Jajn, died in Tukio on the 4th int
The body of a Chinese girl, aged 17 Bees, was found hanging in the coolie quarters of the Cosmopolita Docks laet Friday. She was cut down by her father. Dr. Lo Ying Soo pronounced to extinct.
I is officially announced that Mr. W. C. Pratt has been appointed un-
THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY & CHINA'S“ OIL WELLS, AGREEMENT (ENTERED INTO.
LONDON, Feb. 14. Reuter's New York correspondent tele- graphs that Mr. Bemia, Vice-President of the Standard Oil Company, an
ounces that the Company have entered salaried Vice-Consul of the Netherlands into an agreement with the Chinese for at ako, his district covering the pro- development of oil-fields in certain vines of Klangsi, Hanan, Hapuh, and Provinces. It is proposed to crganise a Chipo-American Company, which will be in partnership with the Standard On Company.
to The proposal '
land China. $15,000,000 been dropped.
PROBLEM..
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to become aggressive, and, following|THE SOUTH AFRICAN LABOUR a rush, Lloyd picked up, and steady- ing huself, dropped a magnificent goal. Tater Quinn increased the lend by running over with an un converted try. Then England in- fused more spirit and dash into their
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Szoclium.
helors Mr. Wood lost Saturday, coffe who snatched from a Chinese mas ried woman aber af elothing, valued at $5 when opposite Messrs. Chudes Har douitt's wharf was suntenced to threa months imprisonment.
The Straits Echo" understands
than the Standard Oil Company of New York travers, hunted. offices in the F. M. S. Radway Buildings and that they intend to take over the management of their Penang trade themselves sa" from March 2
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In the cathedral at Rangoon on the
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
ABO
Lord Herschell, M.V., is staying að | the Hongkong Hotel
Brigadier General T. D. Foster, A.S.C., arrived on a visit of inspection.
A Duel to Take Piace."
Losnos, Feb. 15.
General Botha Defends the A telegram from Paris states that
Còvernment....... [M." Verisines, the well-known aviator,
LONDON, Feb. 14. Their Majesties, King George and arrived there bun Egypt. When Queen Mary, will begin their visiterviewed, he said he would immedi-play; and following some good open
apely send soengle to M. Quinton, work tries were seared by Roberts. Beuter's correspondent at Cape the President of the Aerial League, and Fowe, who took full advantage Town telegraph that the Premier, th it, in the presence of a large and representative congregation, including the who wently telegmphed, to Chiro of the openings which were made by General. Louis Botha, in power
marringa Lieut. Governor. the advising isini to apologise or fight the the lever Poulton. There was no ful speech in defence of the Goyercised by the Metropolitan of Dr. nirvan M. Roux, M. Vedripes in- coring up to half time, Ireland rament's actions in July and January, Fyfe, Bishop of Rangoon, to Miss Annis sists on a duel within 24 hours, thus crossing over with a lend of u stipulating that the duel shall be single point, seven to six
described the sathrank on the 5th July Hardy, daughter of the late Mr. H. fought with Servium revolvers at. tom
Upg the résumption, the English as a war upon women and children and Hurdy, of Danshurst, Sussex. panes. When it was pointed out the quarters repentedly attacked, a murderous attack on the people's that no second would accept such and as the result of some thrilling | liberties. Johannesburg was in a con- conditions, M. Vedțines replied “Our rounds of passing, tries were scored |dition of revolution on that date. · Es of us must be wiped out." Her Pillman, Lowe and Davies, the wimb assault M. Quinton if the latter being converted by Chapman. had seen many tragedies lin war, but latter would not fight. He declared Towards the close the irish players the situation at Johannesburg was mere that when M. Quinton was settled. [made stranicus endeavours to pull terrible than all. Had the Govern- he would become a Findilate for the game round, but were only allow ment not made the compact with the Partiment, after which he woulded to score one key, this being strikers, mortifying though it was, the proved to Cairo to prepary for a secured by Jackson, Lloyd convert- dight to the Cape, which I expects ing. There was a big struggle, until consequences would have been ditani-
Major H. G. Pinches, R.A.M.C., from will take a fortnight.
the end, England eventually winning rous beyond imagination. With by 17 points to 12.
quarter of a million nativas breaking Singapore, has been appointed to Dublin Fout, and fire and anarchy everywhere, for duty, taking up his duties on Feb. 18 The Association Match.
thousands of lives would have been next. Major Finches is well-known as s lost and millions of damage done. He tennis player both in Singapore wad Hong The International Association The Senate has passed the Bill game between England and Ireland declared that all the Generals and Ra- kong.. It will be remembered that he took place at Middlesborough, involutionary Commandoes had not been partnered Capt. Day against Meers Han- cock and Nisbet on the Hongkong 0.0. creating six Vier-Almirits. It was ideal weather and in the presence of deported, and, that some were sitting last year. exoline thas owing to the back of 30,000 spectators,
at that moment in the House.. The Captain William Heaton Aruvi Adhirals the British Com The Trish forwards were much Premier said-be-was-firmly-convinced
*"A marriage has been arranged, between strong, of the British Army, has been ander ootmaked the American more forceful than the English
play appointed Private Secretary to the
e. Their dash was too much for that the Labour leaders never desired Mr. Johnstone, of Messrs. Jardine, Mather and Co., Ltd, eldest son of Prince of Wied, the new ruler of
the English defence, and goula were a settlement of their grievances, many the late Andrew J. 8. Johnstones, el Albania.
scored by Tacey and Gillespie. The of which never existed. They were Halleaths, and Mrs. Morris, of Broadholm, THE POWERS AND THE AEGEAN teams crossed over with Ireland simply sworn enemies to Society. He and Nancie, only daughter of the late
leading by two-clear goals.
maintained that na Government had Robert Paterson. and Mrs. Paterson, of After change of ends the English aver done more for the workers. The Robgill, Ecclefechan, Dumfriesshire, Scot Losnox; Feb: 14. forwards made desperate attempts to The representatives of the Towers reduce the lead, but these attempts bulk of the railway, men and miners land.
The issue was were excellent man, and it was the duty A detachment of British blue-ve presented a Note giving Grees were unavailing.
Mr. W. RD. Becket, C.M.G., who was jackets, with ww machine-guns, the Aegean Islands now occupied by placed beyond doubt when Lacey of the Government to alleviate their lot landed at Vera Cruz. The guns were her, with the exception of Tnedes, scored a third goal. The final score The Premier justified the adoption of recently appointed to the post of British martial law on the ground that is avert Consul-General in the Dutch East Ladies,.. Bent to the British Legation at Embs, and Castelaryzo, and rewas:-Ireland. 3, England nil:
will shortly be proceeding to England on quiring guarantees that the islanda
ed bloodshed and frustrated the gravest
leave, and Mr. T. F Blexico.
Carlisle, at present attack on the nation. H3 asked whe British Consul in Saigon, will go to Data- vis to set as Connal General in Mr. ther would be better to imperil many Beckett's absence. Dr. Carlisle's place as liver or banish nine, men.
He added. Saigon will be taken ad interim by the first ssistant, Mr. F. G. Gorton, who is shortly that they could have banish the Syndi-due back from leave. enlists to any part of the globe, but the Unijeni was the only ship available, and therefore England was the most couvenient spot,
A British Omcer's Appointment.
Lixbox, Feb. M.
THE MEXICO TROUBLE.
British Bluejackets Land at Vert Graz.
Lasnos, Feb. 14.
Why the British Legation Is Being Guarded,
LSDON, Feb, 142
commander at Mexion.
ISLANDS.
shall not be used for naval or mili- tury purposes.
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The rights of the Moslems are to be respected, and the islands will not! be handed over until the Albanian' territory" is evacuated.
GERMAN:HI
SAMER AGROUND
LONDON, Feb. 14 The Hamborg-America Greece undertakes not to encour- Almeria is aground at Lame, he age the resistance of the Epirotes of Africa. The cruiser garus made the Balkan Peninsula.
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A telegram from Washington states that the despatch of bluejaeckts and machine guns to the British Lega. tion on the 14th inst. was due to an intimation of the Mexican Ambas-
It is expected that the evacuation futile attempt to tow the vessel off sador in London to the Sule Depurt. ment that the British Legution might of the islands by Albania will con- The cargo must be discharged before be the particular object of attack if clude the Greek and Albanian diplo-another attempt le made. the mob gained possession of Mexico Toate relations which were impend- City.
BETHNAL GREEN BYE-ELECTION.
Loxnos, Feb. 14. Mr. Seurre, a Socialist, is also.con- testing Bethnal Green in the im- pending bye-election.
CZAR AND HIS SUBJECTS,
OF UGANDA.
Fundê Required.
ing.
APPEAL BY THE BISHOP
SWEDISH POLITICAL CRISIS,
A Serious Aspect.
LONDON, Feb. 14.
THE CONDITION OF INDIANS IN SOUTH AFRICA.
A Belated Amendment............
800
of
The Rav. Henry Lensdell, who has travelled so extensively in the Far East, calebrated the completion of hin soventy- third year on 10th alto. To an interviewer he has given some reminiscences of some of his journeys Dr. Lansiall made a determined effort to get to Lhasa in Thibet. He had obtained an introduction from Dr. Henson, than rchbishop
thin He had sent Cauterbury
copy document to the Moravian missionaries, asking then to translate it into Thibetin and send it to the Grand Lama, aying that LONDON, Feb. 14.
he was coming from the Grest Lams of LONDON, Feb. 14 The amendment of Mr. McCallum the West to the Great Lama of the East." The Bishop of Uganda has issued an Scott (L), calling attention to the conIt seems, however, that the men whom
they askend to
to convey it to the Gres
જો more Baron Geer luas been unable to appeal for £2,000, with which to start |dition of His Majesty's Indian subject, Lams declared that it
,their: hende were
were worth to convey The Great for a Liberul Ministry," and the
theological college for the training of in South Africa, has not been reached,
sach latter to him, and so he King us directed Baron Hammarsk-
lama berar got it. Thereupon Dt. Las jold, a member of The Hague Court native clergy, and £3,000 to provide and it is now possible that it way not
dell went to Calcatia to try ence the Governor-General of India in his of Arbitration, to forn a Cabinet. training schoole for teachers in Church be discussed.
EATOUS, The Governor General it was Mr. Hammarskjold (Conservative) schools. He emphasies the keshness
the
Marquis of Lan done--wia, most sympathetic, but he pointed out the diff cuity of getting to Thibet, as war had broken out with the Thibetans. Still, Dr.
He went and Laradell did not abandon hope. round Burmah, visiting stations there, then made his way up the Chins count to where he consulted the British Keking Biz Joba Walsham. He an * Sir Robert Hart. Buth those gent s
carryi d ssusded him from project
of getting! there," they said, ““
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is not a member of the Legislature, of the straggle for Christianity in the
The Constitutional crisis is asuin-
Mohammedan regions adjacent 10 Uganda.
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An Extraordinary Critialem.
LONDON, Feb. 14. The Czar, in the course of a Rescrips to M. Burk, the new Minising a serious aspect. ter of Finance, emphasises that dur ing his recent tour he remarked, with deep grief, among the people and facts of weakness, poverty and economie desolation, as the inevit able results of drunkenness. It was inadmissable to permit the favour. able financial position of the State to depend on the destruction of the moral and economic strength of the great multitude of Russian citizens.
The Liberals are refusing to join Ministry which would support the King in what they regard as an un- constitutional attitude.
GALE. ON THE SOUTH COAST OF ENGLAND.
Two Steamers Lost.
ANOTHER STRIKE IN SYDNEY.
Lorvos, Feb. 14. Two coasting steamers have been lost Threatened With Meat Famide.
in the gale on the South Coast. Nine were drowned. LONDON, Feb. 145
teen persons Reuter's correspondent at Sydney: telegraphs that a meat famine is
The Czar says the recent debates in the Duma and Council of State, in which protests were raised against -the immense increase in the revenue threatened owing to the butchers' AMERICA AND EXCLUSION OF
from the alcohol monopoly, found a employees striking and demanding strong echo in bis mind. He charges shorter hours, and ten shillings a the new Minister to elevate the conweek above the award of the Wages dition of the masses.
Indian Pr
HINDUS..
essor's Remarkable Statement.
LONDON, Jan. 13 Subhindra Bose, a Professor at lows
Bourd.
All branches' of the industry have established a federation, and are EPIDEMICA IN FRENCH ARMY.
determined to fight the Trades Over 250,000 on. Blok List. Unions to a finish. They bave also
decided to form an insurance fund University, appeared before the In- LONDON, Feb. 14.. to help the small traders in the migration Committes in the House of The Chamber of Deputies debated fight. The price of poultry, fish, Representatives at Washington, and the Epidemics in the Army, says eggs, bacon, vegetables and fruit opposed the exclusion of Hindus on the Router's correspondent at Paris have been increased rapidly ground that they were a kindred Arya Figures were quoted showing over a
quarter of a million on the sick list AMERICAN DOLLARS FOR IRISH
in January, and 280 deaths/3
DON'T RISK PNEUMONIA:
NATIONALISTICAL WAYZE
LONDON, Feb. 14..
League of
peoply, and were entitled to the
of British subjecte.. The Chairman
"
THE SOUTH AFRICAN LOAN.
LONDON, Feb. 14 The underwriters have been saddled with 80 per cent, of the South Atriain Loan,
DEATH OF
FULETEKMAN.
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to. Lab
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his
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persuade
them you are not a anbagsh not tai
than that be reluctantly hauledi:down his
LONDON, Feb. 14. The death is announced of the Htt Hon. Thomas Sinclair, F.C., Ireland, DL, JP, merchant.
DEATH OF SENATOR BACON
LONDON, Feb. 15,
A telegram from Washington sa nounces the death of Secator Bacon, Chairman of the Foreign Helations Committee.
ALLEGED RITU
KURDER
A remarkable instance of family gavity has occurred in the desth of Sir Wiliam Len Warner on Janney 18 at the age of nearly 60, Ho was DESS OF the 10 children of Canon Loe Warner, of Thorpland Hall, Noricik, and bodore his death took place only one of these child- ren (na intent) had died, and that event took piste so far back as 1839. The remaining eight children are still alive, the eldest being in his 78th year, and the youngest close on 64, Thema was thus an interval of 75 years between the death of the fost child, and that of the next
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