WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 1914.
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THE BRITISH ARMY.
STRENGTH LOWEST FOR
A DECADE,
LONDON, March 4. The Annual Report of the British Army" shows that on October 1 the "Regimental strength was 247.250, which is the lowest during the past decade, ant, compared with the 256,762 of 1919, there is shown a deficiency of 8590.
The strength of the Territorials 24, showing a deficiency of fi6,940,
WHOLESALE BOMB-
PLACING.
HONGKONG HORMOUL- TURAL SOCIETY.
Lady May presented the prizes it tho close of the proceedings last night" THE FIFTH TEST MATCH WELLS BEATS BLAKE Hearty wheney were given for hot Lady,
axoos, Mar. 4. 'IN THE FOURTH ROUND.
Ship, setio was presented with a beautiful bouquet, A telegram from Port Elizabeth
LONDON, Mar. 4. To-magtow we will publish a specially GAMESTER SMARTLY DEALT states thus in the Final Test matok
WITH.
England bent South Africa by tenke in the fourth round for the at the Show.
Bombardier Wells beat Bandsnian contributed article on the various exhibits
LONDON, Mar. 4, Reuter's New York correspondent telegraphe that the gameuter Sylvaatio has been indefinitely imprisoned for, a period extending from 3 to 6 years and has boun fiumid 1000 dollars for (placing a bomb in the hail of a crowded
tenement house.
The disapposing recruiting is tributed to increased competition by the
The evidence revealed that there had Navy and the working at Govern been wholesale bomb-placing for the ment Labour Exchanges, the continued į sake of obtainlag the insurance monry, activity in tralo and also to emigration.
SCENE IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Losos, Mar. 4. A scene pecurred in the use of Commons on Lord Robert Cécil's | motion to reduce the Simpleinentary Naval Estimates.
THE HOME RULE STATEMENT.
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TO BE MADE ON MONDAY,"
Lopes, Mar. 4.
In the House of Cormous, Mr. Asquith announced that the comple
of the financial business had ben arrunged, and that consequently i Mr. Leif Jeans (l, Roseliffe Divi- he would be able to make the pro sion. Suusi amfepted to speak zised Hour Role statement on amid persiste Opposition cries of Monday.. ¿
Divalent Ministerial firatesis. · Under the Parliamentary Act, Mr. Ar. Vinrebili appealed to holly] Türrull, for the third time, will sides not to discuss the Nong with thigally introduce the Home Hul Party heat, as metubers were only Bill to-morrow for first trading. Is anxious in divide in enter to aser will, however, not be discussed until tam whether them
gnoraiter Mr. Asquith's statement ou Libends than Conservatives present. Monday, when only the leaders will speak. Two or three weeks will elapistes befors "the sechand reading will be leguy in order that all The Thotic defeated by 279| Parties song he able to digest the
The Cuirian milled Mr. Chur- chill to order, and Mr. Churchill apologised..
to 132.
A similar Radiel medina was re
jented by 237 to 34.
The Estimates Adopted.
The House of Commons haveadapted
the Supplementary Estimates.
GERMAN EAST AFRICA.
£1,570,000 for the Railway.
LONDON, March 1. The Budget Committee of the Reichstac has approved of the vote of £1,570,000 for the Taboreruanda, Railway in German East Africa.
THE MEXICAN OUTRAGES.
Further Detalls.
LONDON, March 3, Thero was a prolonged conference between President Wilson and Mr
matter.
ROYAL BETROTHALS.
Loxnos, Mar. 4. Important betrothals are impend-i Ling the dawn Prinege of Greeze to! Princess Elizabeth of Bunurin und thegn Prince of Bunania to a
laughhr of the Tsir.
BRITISH POLITICS.
The Unionists · Solemn Covenant."
LONDON, March 3. The Unionist papers describe the manifesto siền new and solemn coven-
If
sab, and the Liberal papere speak of is as "Milner's League." The declara tion concludes with the words: the Bill is panced, I hold myself justi- |fied in taking or supporting any action Bryan, after which the latter informed that may he effective to prevent it Sir Cecil Spring-Rice that the Com- being put into operation, and more mittes of Investigation had been tem- particularly to prevent the forces of the porarily abandoned, General Carranza's Crown being used to deprive the peo- declaration that Britain should deal ple of Ulster of their rights as citizena
of the United Kingdom.” with the matter direct having compli. cated the situation.
SUFFRAGETTES AND THE
KING.
Questions in the Commons.
Answering questions in the House of Commons, Mr. Acland said that Mr.
What They intend To Do! Bryan considered it would not be safe for the Beaton Inquiry Committee' to
LONDON, March 3 proceed any further at present. ·
Oring to the prevalence of blizzard, labour leaders attended a meeting of the Several ni the deported South African says a telegram from Washington. Sirilitant suffragettes at Knightsbridge, Cecil Spring.Rice was compelled to
when Mrs. Daers Fox announced that utilise the naval wireless installation in the King had not yet replied to Mrs. order to telegraph to the Foreign Oe. Pankhurst's request to receive a depat- He telegraphed in the Eel Tower ation. If His Majesty was, aawing notifying a delay of several days of the enough to refuse, the deputation would Emberay's dispatches.
The Fate of Bauch,
General Villa has intimated, 837 a telegram from Chihuhua, that to the best of his belief the German-American Bamed Buuob, who, it was slieved, had been executed by General Villa, is dead He adds that Bauch liberated at Ciudad Juarez, doubtless he has been assassinated
PORTUGAL AND HER COLONIES.
WŁA
and
Sphere of Influence" Scoffed át.
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LONDON, March 3.
go in any case.
DISASTROUS BLIZZARD AT NEW YORK.
Moat Seyors Since 1888. ***
1.
wickets.
South Africa made 228: Booth had 4 wickets for 49 and Bird 3. for 99. England are 11 for no wickets,
THE DAVIS CUP.
A BIG INTRY.
LONDON, March 4 Atelegram from New York states that England, Australia, France, Belgium, Germany and Canada have challenged the United States in lawn tennis for the Davis Cup.
THE ARREST OF A MISSIONARY.
Statement in the House of Commons.
LONDON, March 3.
In the House of Commons, Mr. Ac- land. Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, mid that the Minister at
Lisbon had been instructed to impra upon the Portuguese-Government the seriousness of the case of 31r. Bowskill, the missionary who is now under arrest in the Portuguesa Congo. The Por tuguese Garemment had afforded all facilities to the British Consul at Bonia to make inquiries on the spot, L:
The British Consul at Loanda statos that the Governor-General bas tale- graphed to the Governor of the Por tuguese Congo, who is en roud to San Salsador, instructions for the im. mediate release of Mr. Bowskill: unless there are strict legal reasons for his
detention.
MONGOLIA¡¡AND RUSSIA.
Peculiar incident.
LONDON, March 3. Telegrams from Urga state that the Hutukhu declined to receive the Russian Diplomatic Agent on the Mongolian New Year's Day, on the ground of illness. The Russian autho- rities apparently made drastic rapre sentations, for a semi-official message since received states that all the Mongolian Ministers have apologised and honours have ben rendered to the Russian Arg,
THE SOUTH AFRICAN DE..
PORTATIONS.
Heavy Weight Championslip of
Brent Britain,
LATER.
The Fight Described.
In the first round both Wells and lake meuvred warily And some in-fighting took place. Wolls broke Feleur, mad ride the Bandarain wince
with the left and right.
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THE PRIZE LIST.
The following awards were mada --- Plants in page--Üpoti tó all except Peak Garden. Class 1-3 pots of Mar. guerite Chrysanthejmin frutascuns) ; 1.| Mrs. Hodgy; 2, Sir Paul Chater; 3, Mrs. Jurian.
Cliss 2-3 pots of Nasturtium (Tall The second round was uneventful.
variction; I, Sir Paul Chater; 2, Mj. In the third round a clinch fellow-Howell; 3, Mrs. Josian.
two rushes by Blake, but Wells, had the better of matters, getting good punches home. Blake became but rullied magnificently hofore the gong went.
STOKES.
tonia chinensis): 1, Mir Paal Chater; 2, Class 3-9 pots of Fan Falms (Liviş-
Mrs. Jordan.
Class 4- pot of Palmas (other than Fau Palm: 1, Sir Paul Chater: 2, Hon. M. D. Landale,
In the fourth round Wells broke away and after a clinch showered Chies 6–3 poter of Salvia: 1, Sir Poul blows on Blake's head, finally send-Thater; 1, Mr. Ho Kon Tong: 3, Mr. ing the Bandsman to the mat.
THE INDIAN. BUDGET.
Increased Revenue.
LONDON, March 4.
Howell.
Class 6-8 pets of Aunuals or plante raised from wed the same acason; 1, Mrs. Rodger; 2, Sir Puûl Chamber; 3, Me. Hoggarth.
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Class 73 pots of Flowering planta, other than annual: 1. Sir Paul Chater: 2, Mr. Howell; J. Mrs. Rodger.
Class 8-3 póts of Anime: 1, Sir Paul [Chater; 2, Mrs. Jordan,
Class 13,-8. Azaleas : 1"Sir Paul Chater;
Hon. Mr. Lazala; 9, Mr. Ho Kom
Tong
A telegram from Delhi states that Sir W. 9. Meyer, K.C.I.E. in his Budget speech, pointed out that there, was a growth of revenus despite i un- favourable agricultural conditions. He emphasised that the Famine Reliefs in the drought ares were limited, that the people were of good heart and that their staying power had increased,
JAPANESE ADMIRAL LANDS.
Official Call at Governmtat House.
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Vive Admiral Nawa, who arrived thi morning at Hongkong on the Japanese cruiser Kaagi made an afficial landing this afternoon and called upon H.E. The Tovernor at Government House.
votery: 1, Mr. Ho Kom Tong: 2, Sir Paul Chater: 3, Bou. Mr. Landale.
Clows 10,--9 pots of Carnations and/or
Classes · 12,--3 pots of Dianthus, otlier
varieties exelading Carnation and Pico- tous: 1, Mr. Ha Kons Tong; 2. Siz Paul [Ebnter; 9. Mrs. Hodgeë.
Class 13.3 pot of Cactus Dabliss: (1. Mrs. Rodgór; 2...Sir Paul Chater: 3,
Mrs. Ho Tung.
Chow M-3 pots of Dalillos, other than Cactusi, 1, Mr. Howell; 2, Mr. Ho Kom Tong,
Class 16.-3 pots of Foras, excluding Maiden Hair Fers: 1. Mrs. Ho Tungi
Miss Wallace.
Class 10.- pots of Maiden Hair Ferus: 1; Mr. Ho Xous Tony; 2. Mrs. | Ho Trung
C 17-1 pet of Frein: 1. Mms.
The visitor was received at lake Pier by His Excellency's Aide-de-Camp ward
fte inspecting the guard of honour from Ho Tung: 2, Mrw, Stabb. the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Class 1-3 pots of Goranimas: 1, drove to Government House in the Gover-afts, Jordan; 2, Sir Paul Chater; 3, Mr. nor's nicter our accompanied by his Ho Ram Tag.
staff officers.
SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE
SUED.
An Interplaader Action.
The Captain Superintendent of Police Hom, Mr. Mel, Messer) in his official
it was defendant in on interpleader
nction ward in the Summary Court this
mining by the Puisse Judge.
The action was brought by one Liu Fo, who claimed the return of notes of the value of $325 arized by the police.
Mr. F. W. Guldring of Messrs. Gold. ring and Russ) appeared for the plain. tif, and Mr. Render Harris (of Messrs." Wilkinson and Grist) represented another giant of the money.
Class 19,—1 pot of Mignonette : 1. Mrs. |Ho Tuig; 2, Mr. Ho Ko Tong,
Class 2-3 pols of Narcissus Tazetta: 1. Sir Paul Chater; 2, Mas. Ho Tung.
Class 21.-3. pats, of Nasturtium (dwarf variety) 1. Sir Paul Chator; 2. Mrs. Hodger; 3, Mr. A. Nicol.
Clas, 22-3 pots of Orchids: 1, Mrs.
Turg
Class 24-3 pots of Pancies: 1. Mrs. Fordan; 2, Mr. Howell.
Class 9.-3 pots of Phlox Druri- Condii: 1, Sir Paul Chater; 2, Mr. Ho Kom Tong: 3. Mrs. Ho Tung.
Cla 26.-3 pots of Primula: 1, Mrs. Ho Tung
Class 27-3 pota of Bases; 1, Sir. Paul Clater.
Ho Tung.
Clas 39. pets of Violas: 1, Ḥm.
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21
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Plants in pot-Peak Gardens only, Class 3-jte of Palms, other thai For Palms 1, Mrs. Ed.
LONDON, March 3. ··
Class 29.-3 pots of Violets: 1, Mrs. After debate in Committee of the
Mr. Harris submitted that this setion Stabb: 2. Sir Paul Chater; 3, Mrs. Jor- Assembly, telegraphs Router's Cape | should never have heat brought against can. Town correspondent, the clause of the tile Captain Huperintendent, for immedi Indemnity Bill confirming the deporta-ately he heard there were two dlsimante tion and banishment of the nine labour for the moricy be paid it into Court al leaders was adopted by 72 votes to 15, but it for the Court to decide who
Claw 32--3 pots of Marguerites: 1, Ind the best title to it. It was Mrs. Lade: 2, Mrs. Ede. obvious from the affidavit made by thei Clases 33.3 mute of Nascitium: 1, Superintendent that the mowy belonged Mrs. Ho Tung: 2, Mr. Jenkin. this client, because it, had been taken by the police from his client, when he was arrested on a charge of abouling it from the other plaintif. This action was
missed.
IMPROPER TREATMENT OF SUB- ORDINATES IN BAYARIA.
LONDON, Mar. 3.
The Bavarian Minister of War, in a decree, points out eases which show
Mr. Goldring said, he received notico
that the improper treatinent of sub-from his friend that the Captain Super ordinates is not diminishing in spite interulent would pay the money over to of repeated ordinances which warn offenders of the rigorous penalties which will be imposed in the future.
THE CZAR AND ALCOHOL.
LONDON, Mar. 8. In pursuance of lús anti-ulcobal Losos, Mar. 3.
policy, the Czar has abrogated the A blizzard prevailed on Sunday and custom whereby His Majesty drunk Monday, telegraphs Reuter's New York correspondent. It is the sever- the Troops after reviews and par-
est since 1898. No trains are arriv ing from the west and suburban residents are cut off.
A. band of unemployed seized the Presbyterian Church in Fifth Avenue and refused to leave until a collec- Ranter's Lisbon correspondent tele-tion had been made on' their behalf. graphs that in the Chamber, the Fre. Many churches are sheltering the mier, replying to a question whether it homeless:
was tree that an Anglo-German agree. Three missing liners have arrived ment, concerning a German sphere of after battling with a gala blowing at influence in Portuguese Colonies had the rate of 84 miles an hour been signed, said that sugh reports Twinty thousand men are en- were impertinence, Portugal welcomed ployed in the city removing snow.
foreign enterprise In the Colonies; but it was for Portugal alone to fix the aphers, of action for such enterprise, if acceptable.
TBE SUNKEN SUBMARINE.
Salvage Dedinitaly Abandoned.
LONDON, March 3, -
The salvage of the sunken schmaring
INTERNATIONAL RUGBY,
-Wales v. France,
The
167 has now been definitely abandoned betwee
A memorial service will Thelis on vého some of the disaster on Thurs
ades: The Commanders are now authorised to propose cheers for the Czer and the Imperial Family
BOVEREIGNTY OVER SHIPS.
Germany and Italy Protest."
LONDON, Mar. 8. Germany has joined Italy, says Beuter's Washington correspondent. in protesting against a provision in the Burnett Bill requiring immigrant ships to carry American health ins spectors. Both the protests raise i
the question of the sovereignty over ships.
TROUBLE VERTED,
Biélo,cold and wore thrust of
LONDON, Maz, 8.mont, hetohecked Code for
International, Bugby
Wales and France of Bean- Ited in a win for Wales by
develoy into something
domen of Chamberlain yourfrouh
Class 3-6 pots of Annuals, or planta raised from seed the same season :1, Mrs. Leder 2. Mr. Ho Tung
Class 35.-3 pots of Flowering plants: ¦ 1. Mrs. Leofe; 2, Mrs. Ho Tɔng.
Class 30-3 pots of Antirrhinum: 1, Mrs. Lefe; 2, Mrs, Ho Tung.
Class 47,- pots of Arums: 1, Mrs.
Mr. Harris client if he did not make Ho Tung; 2, Mr. Hogg
oy claim, hense this precedings.
Class 38-B pots of Cactus Dahlise: His Lordslup, after hearing the arg1, Mr. Hogg; 2, Mr. Ede. ment, intimated that he was inclined to Clus -- pot of Dahlias, other than nen-suit the plaintif as the caso stood, Cactus: 1. Mrs. Hy Tung. but he consented to hear further argu. ment by Mr. Goldring on Friday..
SPORTING.
Boxing...
Weunderstandthata Boxing Tournament, between the Army, and Navy, to which
Class 41.- pots of Freesia: 1, Mrs.
Ho. Tung: 2, Mr. Grahuan.
Class 42-3 pots of Geraniums : 1, Mrs.
Ho Tung; 2, Mr. Ede
Class 42,-3 pole of Halintxope: 1, Mrs.
ilo Tung; 2. Mrs.. Galë..
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Pardón mentioning the
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Class 44-3 pots of Pot Mazigrad a WHISKY-TANSAN for yourself and TANSAN
(Galendula officinalis): 1, Mrs. Lecto; 2. Mr. Hogg
LEMONADE for me.
Class 4-8 pots of French or African
"Yes and that's what we've
Mejor-General, Kelly, Vice Admiral Jerzam Marigold: 1, Mrs. Ede; 2, Mr. Ho Tung got and not only that it's WILKINSON'S the and Commodore Anstruther bare given. Cla 45-3 pots of Mignonetta: 1, their patronage, will shortly take place in Mrs. Ho Tung. the City Hall.
• The Secretary of the Victoris Recreatínm Club inframe as that neither he nor any of the Committee of the V.RO, are aware of any Boring bouts arranged to take place
there on Saturday, 14th inst, or on any
other day.
Royal Hongkong Golf Clab,—— Fan Ling.
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Clasa 48-3 pota Verbenas: 1. Mra Hp Tung; 2, Mr. Hogg
Plants in pois. Open to all who do not employ a gardener.za
Class 49.-3 pots of Annuals or Plants
raised from seed the same
Mr. Hoggarta; 2. Mr. A. Mackie..
Class 60.--8 pots of Flowering plants, other than Annuals: 1, Miss Wallace.
Class 31-3 poss of Palms: 1, Miss
Class 328 pota of Ferns: 1, Mrs.
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