EDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1914.
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"UNITED STATES" AND MEXICO
→TAL SENATE'S RESOLUTION,
The Rebels' Attitude.
LONDON, April 20.
STORMY SCENES IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.
PARTY LEADERS AT VARIANCE.
LONDON, April 22, ... One of the starmiest scenes be-
A telegrams from Washington states | that objection was raised in the Seoste tween Party Tenders in the history -to individualizing Huerta in the Preof the Commoùs occurred yesterday sidential Monge. Consequantly, the when Mr. Bonar Law renewed his Foreign Committee adopted a request for a judicial inquiry into ne tion giving President Wilsso "board
Army downments relating to the use anthority" to deal with Mexico,
of troops against Ulster. Mr. As with what Mr. Bonur Law alternate stood at the table challenging one
It is understood that President Wil- Son named Buerta bensuse he desired to demonstrate that the United States - was unt unfriendly to" the' rebele or
Mexicana.
Rebels Canter.
HOME RACING.
RESULT OF THE METROPOLITAN
STAKES.
SPORTING
·BILLIARDS.
SOLDIER CLUE TOURNAMENT The match between the R. EN (A) aud BRITISH INTERESTS
D.C.L.L. W completed Izat might ON THE YANGTZE- -Soldiers-Club- 1 Throughout It has been
closely contested, match and last night s LONDON, April 22 arge number of spectators were presset In the House of Commons Sir Sergt. File, & E. (A) xað Bergi. Pipar Juhu D. Reos asked what steps the DOLI, were the first pair and a good LONDON, April 21.
Gavonument were taking to safeguard open game resulted. Double-figure breaks British interests on the Yangtze, wore a pumorous as in any game yet The Great Metropolitan Stakes run where in view of the financial activity played in this year's tournament, bath at "Epsom to-day. (24 miles, handi-of other Powers only fancial action players claiming a share Pila was tho Mr. C. Burn's Annecy (7st. 181b.) 1 |cap) resulted as follows:-
can be effect?
quickest to get into scoring form, 70--48 Mr. Acland, Under-Secretary for being the sore in his favour at one time. Mr. 1. Heyburn's Vermouth
Foreign Affairs, replied that the This was reduced to eight at the hundred sir W. Cooke's Gravelotto (Set.
Government were fully alive to the mark and Page led later 118-113 Pag*, (Ost. Uib.)
necassity for safeguarding British 1lb.)
interests there, and were taking all played extremely pretty pennon shots, 3 Ninetron rali.
possible steps except the advancing did well up to the 200 when he was leading Won by three
mancy. This was not contemplated by one, after which Pile won in good style: lengths.
Four longths between especially as British firms were ready by 34 points. Breaks-Pilr, 28. 17, 16, 13, second and third.
The Betting was:-100 to to take projects offering a reasonable 12, 12, 11, 11, 11, Page, 21, 17, 15.14.19.13 With the last game to be played the another, and the most angry cries against Annecy, 5 to 2against Ver. Security and fair profit B. E. (A) held a land of 14 polate and ha
Sir John Rees asked whether Bri- their best player. Lieut. mouth. 100 to 6 against Gravelotto.tish firms were not prejudiced by went them. The D. C. I. L were also Hath to pra Amawey also won this raco last year other nations assisting their rationals well repented their player being who he was ricklen by: W. Hensley and
Smith who aprains Arumoially? brown cult by Sinonimait Stolen Armour, carriol Bat, 4th.
3-ym-oli?
spising fam
Sumured the offices, whowe with the cus it well-known. This, how over, received a gude shock as Barith was winning raaily for nine-tenthe off the game. Lock was against the officer sache waliom had and fed 300--81 and 200
Amth ride fica in tanke Then Smith required twelve Health thirty-en bie game. it was apparent that faith bed struck [hid patch. Thries in excosesion he bad Losnos, April 29.
Iming hazama wabhim in the pocket and The second reading of the Welsh of an obrima white winner.
combined with
neglect to take airantage Disestablishment Bill passed it at him the mastah, Manwhile Heath second reading by 349 votes to 265.nude useful contributions and gaining
onādence - with
stroke, won the intel for his Sean and later. the game fat bimself. Lieut. Heath was deservedly
from mamberS.
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Mr. Asquith demanded that Mr. Bonar Taw make specific nemuan- tinis. The House itself refused the
Mr Acland replido that it is not inquiry, but he promised to give the and is trained by Persse. He ran five proposed to finance doubtful propesi earliest date available for discussion fitnes again last your but did not gettinns, on the Yangtze or elsewhere
An important conference took place between tienerals Carranza and Villa at Chikuhan. Tu is reported that they'|if Mr. Bonur Law would makes a | placed.—F/1.) agree not to take hostilitiem against charge against the Government di the Americans unless the Rabel tor devising and organising &
plot with ritory were invaded.
the object of provoking a rising in -Elster.
·First Aggressive Move.
Another telegram from Washington states that orders have been sent to
Admiral Fletcher to size Vera Cruz Customys Hoove
on To Vera Cruz.
The battleship Mississipi Juni lust for Vera Cruz with four aviitors and hydroplanes absurd.
An American Victory.
A telegran from Mexler states that a "winless messige, picked up at Brooklyn Navy Yard, confirms
that the Americans captured Yen Chiz The usualities were four killed and twenly wounded.
Yers Cruz Evacuated.
The report that Vier Admiral Fletcher seized Vera Cruz with the Toss of four killed and 21 injural has not been confined, but a Kul soquent official report states that the Mexicans are reutil the eity.
Foreigners In Maxico.
The State Department has advised the foreign diplomats in Mexico to warn their nationuls to leave the country.
Debata the Resolution.
In a debate in the Senate, Secutor Henry C. Tadge speaking to the substitute resolution, said he could not join in any resolution which made the United States prefer one cut- throat to another.
Mr. Bonar Law replied that the Premier and his colleagues had already made
false statements. Opposition ebeers and uproar.} Opposition to flises the matter in Mr. Asquith again challenged the
the House,
-
The City and Barburban.
THE PROBABLES.
The Probable Starters and Jockeys for the City and Suburban Handicap (14 niles, run at Epson on 22nd) are:-
Maiden Brlegh (Walter Griggs), Thistleton (E Huxley), Romeo 3r. Bonar Law asked why, it(Wheatley), Boubon Rose (F. Bel- here was nothing to be ashamed of, lock) Dininore (Cheshire), Sun Yut he Government would not under an (W. Huxley), Tuxedo (Donoghue),
squiry,
Brusted (Herberti. Aghdoe (Piper), Wrack (Whalley), Seremond (Spear), Royal enver (Prout), Candytuft (Cooper), Pictorial (J. Patman), Census (Mckenna), Rather Bolder (Young), Halos (Wing). Cincinnatus P. Alden Sands of Time (T Clark), P er the Hermit (no jockey).
Mr. Asquith replied: The acess tion is against the honour of Minis ters stebeers and counter-cheers and hul he made in the House of Contions, (Cries of "Mari."
Mr.
Hon. Asquith retorted: Alembers want a roving inquiry to discover whether there is material for a charge." - This statelisent pro- voked an uproar,
Mr. Bonar Law said he would? await the publication of the revised White Paper before dividing upon his course of action.
THE ROYAL VISIT TO PARIS.
LONDON, April 22,
In continuous sunshine, immense crowds gave an ovation to their Majes ties as they left for France, driving From Buckingham Palace to Victoria Station.
There w
n distinguisbed assem blage on the platform.
The King wore an Admiral's uniform.
Rapturous Welcome to Paris.
wora
their Majesties arrived, aud
A telegram from Paris states that received by President Poincare za several Ministers of State.
1.
Their Majesties received a rapturous Senator Shively, a member of the welcome from a vast concourse.
Foreign Committee, speaking on be
half of the government, said Senator: Lodge's substitute proposal meant a
Banquet at the Elyet.
THE BETTING.
The latest London botting is:- 100 to 14 against Maiden Erlegh.
* to 910 1 10 to 1 20 to 1
Sun Yat. Wrack. Briamore. Cincinnatux. Cep- sund Royal Wenver.
THE EMPEROR OF AUSTRIA-HUNGARY.
LONDON, April 22.
A telegram from Viɛnze states that the Eng or passed a good night, and that bie temperature was normal,
The Emperor Recovering.
Fenter's Vienna correspondent states that it is hoped that the Emperor will disposition. He transacted business soon completely recover from his in
na usual yesterday.
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SPLENDI RAINS IN VICTORIA.
LONDON, April 22 At the banquet given last night at A Melbourne telegram states that plain declaration of war and urged the Republicans to wait till the the Elyses. President Poincare exsplendid mins have been general in the state of Victoria, and there is
resolution proposed by the adminis-prussed the intense pleasure of promise of beautiful season. tration had been tried us a means France in welcoming the Sovereigns|
of pence.
No Further Action.
A cuble from Washington states that the House of Representatives adjourned bill to-day without taking any action on the subject of the Mexican crisis.
NEW JUDGES
LONDON, April 22, Mr. Justice Charinell has resigned and Mr. Montague Shearman, K.C., and Mr. John Sankey bave been appointed Judges of the King's Bench
*Division.
ARMY ANNUAL BILL.
Loxor, April 22, The Annual Army Bill was been second time in the Hoses of
Commons.
IMPERIAL NAVAL CONFERENCE.
LONDON, April 22 -A White Paper issued shows that the Ierial Naval Conference is im-
•possible in 1914, na Australia, which desires a fall Conference, is unable to attende
MOBILISING IN "ALBANIA.
of a great and friendly nation, The visit was a brilliant consecration of a friendship, which had stood the test of time. Experience had proved its permanent efficacy and it had become one of the surest guarantees for Europan equilibrin n.
THE "
CHILDAR PIRACY.
The four peranas charged with being connected with the piracy of the n. a. Childar were to-day again"romanded.
Assistant Superintendent Sayer asked his Worship to add a further charge of being accessories after the fact and also
HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO.
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WELSH DISESTABLISH-
MENT.
THE" SHING TAI”
PIRACY.
P
AN INQUIRY.
break "of
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"the
azcitement.
given agele oration by the mopers and
Inter "He's a jolly good fellow could be heard from the R. E Sergeantah, Manu bither be had been exportet. To Beret. Smith for his p'andid aff st ́every credit must be given. Breaka-Hrath, 17, 14, -1'3. 12, 11. 11. Smith. 36. 1 11 10
Thn R E. (A) Erus qualified for the next souren round by & margin of 20 points. Full
R. E. (A).
D.C.L.I.
to the piracy on board the s.. Shing Mr Wood this afternoon held an inquiry Tai on March 1 of Lin-Tin Laland during which two Chinese guards ware killed.
Meners Looker, of Meises Deacon, fpl. Coxan...... 17h Serg. Ostler ... 250 Loker, and Harston appeared for the MR. Anderson 250 Sargt. Lannan. 247 awner of the ship. The Captain' Superin..M.S. Black 250 MS. Tonvey 141 Sondent el Palice, Mr Mol. Messer, was.. Mora 194 Bd. r. Roberts 350 also present.
An
to
Q.M.S. Collings, 200 Bargh, Bama. Je Detective Constable Drury went
ent, Walden 216 Sergt. Paint 250 board
216 search for
Sergt. Pila... 250 Ser. Page.. contin and found thing. He opened Lieut. Harth,250 Sergt. Smith... 338 three or foar luggage parcels and search diz of seven passengera but he did not discover revolvers or ammunition.
1835
1809.
Witness added that he had to supervise The R. G. A. Sergeant Sports Club the searching of four ships that night held a whist drive in their Men at Vioburis which wars due to leave at o'clock that Barracks last night, Sergt. Typir Palmer evening. There were four Chinese soldiers President, was M. C., and an enjoyable on the Shing Tai acting as guard and evening way spent. Sergt. Palmar present- thirty or ferty people on board altogether.ed the prizes at the ongelation to
The Captain Superintendent of Police Indies. 1st, Mr. Bacon:
2nd, Mr. that any non-compliance with the Babbage: 3m, M. Cullen: Hidden nam regulations of the bond was sufficient to her. Mrs. Cleag: Brohy prize. Mrs. Bliss. Gents-Ist Staff Sergt. Filsbury, The case was proceeding as we went A...: 264. C. S. M. Bliss, R. G.A.
3rd, Sergt Owens, R.G.A Hidden dum- ber, Mr. Gr. Barnolds, R.G.A. Booby prize, Staff Sørgt, Coy, A.P.C.
estreat the bond.
to Press.
THE NEW O. P. R.
SERVICE.
Facitio Railway mail service to Manila will We udarated that the new Canadian
due in Hongkong on June 10. be inaugurated by the Empress of Basin,
Mr... D. W. Craddock Jerves for Manila at the end of the rock to make syringe- ments necessitated by the new service.
result of the innovation, so far se Hongkong concerned,
Siberian in matter will reach the Colony on C. P. B. bosta; which always arrived to time-which cannot be kald of none of the others steamers.
·HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE
COUNCIL.
The Statue Square Treas.
HOMPITAL, NAPPING,
The Hon. Mr. E. H. Pollock, K.C., an given notice to ask at the meeting of the Legislative Council to morrow afternoon, number of questions relating to the Blatus Square trees, privet and catarrh, and the
The questions are appended:
J By whose orders were certain trees in Royal Square, which have been growing there for many years past, cut down on the 9th March and for what reason 7
Rife Shooting
By defeating the Volunteer Reserves by ten points in a Ride Lengue match an tournament. The match was triangular Saturday Taikos take second place in the
one and the screros Taikoo 731, Reserves 721 and the D. O. L. T. 67%
The Hongkong Rife League.
BELLION CHALLENGE SWIRLD." matches:
The following in the result of the senson's
R. N. Dockyard Rife. Club... Taikou Rife Club
H. M. 8. Hampshire .............. H.M.P. Minotaur ........ 14. R.K. Volunteer Basarves
E. Volunteer Corps....
Batt. D.C.LL
Hongkong Police
H.M.B. Newcastle
Did not shoot.
The R. N. Dockyard Rifle Club thus
Win the trophy Lor the season.
Lawn Tennis.
H.K. CLUB TOURNAMENT.. '
With the return of fine weather good progress is being made with the Hougkoog The B. cis handicap is already on- Cricket Club hwn tennis tournament
Captain
Hattersley Smith being the winner. In the final round last evening he disposed of D. R. Clarke quite mnly, the winner's handicap was owe 15/3 scores being 6-3 6-2 6-4. The
Ulzke's owe 3,6
2. Will the Gaverument take prompt
Green and Penman have reached the action to prevent the farther cutting down and the winner of the tie wil challenge
final mund of
of the championship singles, of tree in that vicinity To Niabot the holder of the championship
3. In view of the fact that the pollon
His Majesty Responds.
The King, speaking French, said he was profoundly touched by the welcome of their brilliant capital of that the prisoners might be remanded stating the Government Civil Hospital. their beautiful puntry. He felt until the prisoners in custody at Macao peculiar pleas in being in the had been extradited to Hongkong, midst of the i web people on the tenth anniversary of the Agreements by which the two countries peace- there; and from which arose the in- fully settled all juestions dividing
tinate and cordial relations uniting
Suhject to Audit the Hongkong them, thanks to which they were
Electric Co., Ltd. will pay a ́ able to labour together in the
Dividend of $1.80 per share...$108,000.00 from the lowering privet tends to induce Both Enalists are playing a way strong humanitarian work" of civilization Place to Reservo
70,000.00 coughing and catarrh will the Government this can and interesting play is und peace.
Write of Plant Account for
take steps to extermisste the privat shrub anticipated is both the remaining ties.
In the A2 alam singles bandicaps: the virinity of dwelling houses in the 10 His Majesty. thuig kod Presiden
Depreciation
121,562.90 Island of Hongkong and in Kowloon by ating Dr. Anbray, (act.) God, 10
King (with 16) has retched the final sound Poincare for recalling the name of Write off Property Account for
WAS his beloved father, which would ever remain associated with the entente Write off Furniture Account log
Depreciation ....
He (King George) endorsed President Depreciation Poincare's definition of the high and Pay a Bonus to Staff... moble aims which the two countries Carry Forward to next Account jintly pursued, and concluded: by expressing sentiments of profoundest and sincerest friendship for France,
DEATH OF SIR E DORMIK GÅ LAWRENCE,
LosDox, April 22.
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