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rebellion, but the delay which has occurred in their getting to close grips with the rebela has changed the aspect of the situa❘ tion. Naturally profiting by this delay the rebels bate strengthened their position against the time when they meat, wo
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forcem General Yis CHANG, the Minister of The return of visitors to the City Hall Library War, is able to muster. What is the explana. and Museum for the week ending the 22nd Octo tion of the delay Two suggestions may beber, 1911, show that of non-Chinese there made. It has been reported that one of were 418 to the Library and 210 to the Museum, the conditions YVAY SHIH Kar hns and of Chinese 182 to the former and 3,278) to made with regard to
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THE REVOLUTION.
GOVERNMENT'S INEXPLICABLE
_CONDUCT...
A DESPONDENT VIEW OF THE SITUATION.
LONDON, October 23rd. Reuter's Peking correspondeat wires that
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THE MEDITERRANEAN
WAR.
FIGHTING AT BENGHAZI.
Layton, October 23rd. Reuter's Rome correspondent wires that a despatch from General Briccola places the Turkish losses at Benghazi at 200 killed.
(THROUGH NEUTER'S AGENCY.]
THE HOME RULE BILL.
LONDON, October 23ml, Mr. John Reid, speaking at Balt inglass in Wicklow said the Homo Rule Bill had been almost completed.
He was unable to divulge details, but affirmed that both principles and details would be satisfactory to the Nationalists.
command of the naval and military forces death in the Red Sou, while homeward bound the newspapers in the capital have been The Italian troops lost 16 killed and G1(Cheers.)
in the Yangtze Valley, and it may be that while there is uncertainty as to the position he will hold at the seat of war, General YIN CHANG is in no hurry to depart
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is that the Generalissimo fods his army ill-equipped for active service, though the need has arisen at the very time that the Army
At to-day's meeting of the Sanitary Board letters will be read from the Government re-
The despately describes the loss and
wounded.
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occurred among the bluejackets.
The 22 casualties reported yesterday
NEUTRALISATION OF RED SEA.
LATER.
Reuter's correspondent at Constantinople
was about to furnish to the world proof of Istive to the training of nullahs in 1912; and recapture of the railway station, and the wires that with a view to re-lighting the|
its efficiency in military maneuvres, on a a grand scale. Whatever may be the reasone which keep General TIN CUANG in Poking it is obvious that the successes the revolutionary army, has been able to achieve are having it most demoralising effect upon the loyal troops and upon the Government itself. It is truly amazing that a Government which in exercising a consorship over wat news in the press, should have permitted the publication of the despairing despatch sent to Poking by Admiral San and Viceroy Jiu, outlined in one of the telegrams wo publish to-day, ravealing that the Fleet is without coal and without food, and "awaiting death." If the fleet is unable to purchase or com- mandeer rice along the Yangtze it is a pretty good indication of the hopelessness of the position. Coal probably is not stored up the river, and the feat apparently has made no arrangements to have bunkers and store replenished. It would probably be a safe surmise that General YI CHANG will not big move until he has provided himself with supplies which will enable him
regarding certain shelters over the footway in Queen's Road Central.. The Medical · Offcor of Health will submit a minute relative to the ramoval of coilings, stair-linings and wains cotting from all promises hereafter licensed for the preparation, sale or storage of food, and applications for long vacation leave Inspectors Pearson, Ward and Coysh will be considered,
from
Artillery, who has been transferred from Sheer Lient-Colonel A. J: Mullins, Royal Garrison
ness to Hongkong for duty, has been connected with the Royal Regiment of Artillery for over. 31 years, as he got his first commission in July, 1880. He served on the staff of the Governor of Madras as an extra sido-de-camp, 1866-87, 1992.97. Lient-Colonel Mullins reached his and was adjutant of the School of Gunnery present rank in January, 1909, and was recently in command of the garrison companies at Sheernese.
The Time in ita obituary notice of the late Sir Robert Hart said:" His li'o will go down to history as one of the greatest monuments of British administrative capacity and loyalty. Ris opportunities wore nodoubtedly great, but the man rose to them, earning golden opinions not only from his own countrymen but from
INTERPORT SHOOTING.
Red Sea Great Britain has proposed its
anal inability of the Emporialists to bold it owing to heavy losses.
The warships-wore unable to help for fear neutralisation of hitting their comrades.
The despatch concludes "The fleet is without coal and rice. We are now await- ing death, and appeal to the Throne for the immediate despatch of General Yin Chang."
LEGATION INFORMATION. An official despatch received at the
The Porte is agreeable, but wishes to be entitled to transport troops by that route, which is incompatible with its noutrality.
There the matter at present resta...
A MEDIATION INTERVIEW. The Austrian and German Ambassadārs had a long interview with the Grand Vizier
British Legation expresses the opinion that on Saturday with reference to mediation. unless General Yin Chang gains a decisive victory within a few days, the whole of the Yangtze valley will be ablaze.
A SKIRMISH.
RAILWAY MEN AGAIN THREATEN TO STRIKE.
LONDON, Octobor 23rd. Reuter's correspondent at Hankow
The railway men's disappointment in the |reports a skirmish at Seven Mile Creek in report of the Commission found angry ex- which the Imperialists fled after little resist-pression at many meetings held yesterday evening, when it was resolved to repeat the previous demande including the recognition of the Unione.
апсе.
The Foreign Consuls have issued a pro- clamation declaring the neutrality of the Powers
. FOREIGN LOAN REFUSED.
The application of the Chinese Govern-
to
He urgently appealed to them to prevent, meanwhile, the remotest possibility of any thing resembling intimidation or religious intolerance.
THE ACCUSED FRENCH OFFICIALS,
LONDON, October 22nd, Rentere correspondent at Paris wires that the newspapers state that M. Destail- leur, the French Commissioner for Ujda, in Morocco, the Vice-Consul, and the head of the Customs, who were arrested on charges of peculation and gun-running, have bean released pending the inquiry of a special commission from Paris.
A PEERAGE FOR MR. ASQUITH?
LONDON, October 23rd. The Daily Express says Mr. Asquith-has decided to accept a peerage at the New Year.
DOUBLE WEDDING AT SHANGHAI,
The second and third daughters of the Rev. Timothy Richard, DD, LIT.D., were married at the same time at Union Church, Shanghai, on Saturday, 14th inst. Miss Mary Cella Richard Was married to Mr. Norman Lannor Napier (acting accountant of the International Bank. Failing a concession a general strike willing Corporation) second son of the late Jamen Brand Napier, of Edinburgh, and Miss Florence be declared.
Annie Richard to Mr. Harold Iran Harding tof H.B.M. Consular Service), only son of Edwin John Harding. In the absence of the Ber. C. E. Darwent, through indisposition, Dr. Richard, the father of the brides, officiated at the marriage ceremony. Mies Eleaner Highard... and Miss Margaret Richard, sisters of the brides, acted as bridesmaide, while Mr. Charles D. Dixon, of Mackensie & Co., and Mr. J. B. A. Mackinnon, Assistant Secretary of the Municipal
ANOTHER AVIATOR'S DEATH.
LONDON, October 23rd.
An Aviator named Tacks has been killed at Schneverdingen, Hanover. :
This makes the hundredth aviator killed Council, were the best men. Mr. and Mrs.
the Anglo-Franco-German-since 1908. American syndicate for a loan has been refused, owing to the desire of the Powers to observe neutrality,
OPENING OF NATIONAL
ASSEMBLY..
fidently recommend them as mature and to follow up suck victories na ho may gain tho many men of other races with whom ke
Some Imperialist shells were picked up It is of interest to learn that in military frequently came into contact in oirvamataness after Wednesday's fighting. They turned circles in Japan the opinion prevails that calling for anusual tact and discrimination.out to be painted wood, an indication of success will ultimately rest with the GovThat there were weaknesses and errore in his ernment troops. Japanese military officers administration of affaire few will-deny: one of
official corruption which is now handicap- A.S. WATSON & CO. e probably able to guage the probabilities the most conspicuous was that quality of auto-ping the Government..
better than inost people, but if conditions ernay which has left the Customs Servios prevail in the Army similar to those which without cohesion or definite policy to face the obtain in the Navy these calculations ar
uncertain fatur Taking him all in all, Siz Robert Hart leaves behind him a record as an ment certain to be entirely upset. That the administrator that has been rarely excelled and Government at Peking, is more seriously alarmed than is their wont, has been made su example from which the Chinese in the long ran cannot fail to darīva guidance and bonsfit." plain in many ways, and the refusal of the international group of franciers to lend funds to carry-on the campaign makes the position all the more uncomfortable, though there are doubtless many private hoards of silver i Peking to fall back upon So far as the Powers are concerned the situation clearly calls for the observance of a strict neutrality on their part. It would bo a grave breach of that neutrality, and in the circumstances extremely unwise, to be, furnishing either aide with the sinews of war," and even if it were not so; the Chinese C. E. Tacker Government at this stage of affairs E. Hearl would scarcely be likely to find will F. Brown ing lenders, because in the event of the complete triumph of the rebels the loan E. Ste art
B. Chapman would be a liability which they would never
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BIRTHS.
“On October 11th, at Peking, to Dr. and Mra. JMAITLAND STexnoues, Union Medical College, a son.
On October 19th, at Shanghai, the wife of F.. A. CUMMINO, of a son.
Ou-October 19th, at Shanghai. the wife of H.J. ANDREWS, of a son.
MARRIAGE:
On October 14th, at Yokokama, Hugo Reiss, of Shanghai, to MARIE VALERIE MURPHY, of San Francisco.
DEATHS.
Ou October 17th, at Calgary, Alberta, DAVID STRATTON, C.E., late of Shanghai (by cable).
Fourteen gamblers from Yaumati were brought before Mr. Hazeland at the Magistracy yesterd y, and fined. 13 each,
Many of our readers will be interested to learn that Miyanoshita was recently reached, for the first time, by motor car vid Hakone Pass,
On October 19th, at Shanghai, -Galce
For returning from banishment a Chinese ETHEL, youngest daughter of the late ALEXras at the Magistracy yesterday sentenced to MARTIN, of Godfrey House. Woolwich, aged al months' imprisonment and to be exposed in 27 years.
the stocks for four hours.
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HONGKONG, OCTOBER 24TH, 1911.
THE country is beginning to realise the of the rising against the established Government which had its origin in the Province of Hupeh, and is rapidly spreading throughout the Yangtze Valley,
BRITAIN'S SECOND CHAMBER.
LONDON, October 22nd.
Mr. Asquith, speaking at Ladybank, said | the Lords would in due course be replaced"
Napier will spend their koneymoon in Europe, while Mr. and Mrs. Harding will spend theirs. in China. After the honeymoon Mr. and Mrs. Harding will proceed to Foochew, where Mr. Harding will take up his duties as second in obarge at the British Consulate.
AN ANCIENT CHINESE GUN.
The Royal Yacht Squadron have been pro War of 1900 by Commander FO. Creagh-
There was a good master at the Interport practices on Saturday and Sunday last at King's Park and, considering the reductions in the dimensions of the bull's-eye, etc., at all distances, the scoring generally was fairly good. As wish to carry on the scheme for the preparations of a second chamber can safely be was mounted on 5 not wait of whi several good shots have yet to put in an appear-tion of a nstitutional government. ance, there is every prospect of a good team
The Speech from the Throne at the open- ing of the National Assembly did not by a body relatively small in numbers, but sented with an interesting relic of the Chinese mention the rebellion, but emphasised the impartial in temper, and to which the fane-Osborne, R. N. It is one of the very old Chi-
this year.
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THE MOROCCAN QUESTION
SPEECH IN PARIS BY THE BRITISH
FOSTMASTER-GENERAL.
LONDON, October 23rd.
The Rt. Hon. Herbert Samuel, the
entrusted.
One of the first measures to be introduced next session would be the Home Rule Bill.
CONSULAR SUPREME COURT FOR BERLIN.
LONDON, October 22nd.. Postmaster-General, who was the principa 1 that the Reichstag; in discussing the Bill Reuter's correspondent at Berlin wires
nese breech-loading guns of about 1600, which
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been an object of much attention outside depressed. The firearm is about 6ft. long, and
the main entrance to the Royal Yacht Squadron's club house, Cowes. The incription Fans: "Chinoso gun of about 1600. Taken in Chinese War of 1909 by Commander F: 0. Creagh-Osborne, R. N."
THE FIRE ON THE "LUTZOW.“
west of the British Chamber of Commerce providing for the establishment of confirms the opinion that the casualty will
in Paris at & banquet, said: "The prospect Consular Supreme Court at Berlin with
smoke and
decora
The latest news of the fire-in-the-Norihe. German Lloyd liner Lutzow at Antwerp only prove to be costly, for amongst other injuries The Brat-class saloon is damaged byter of The of an honourable and permanent settlement judges assisted by an official, from the water, says the marine insurance of the Morocco Legotiations has relieved Foreiga Office, has adopted the Radical tions in many modern liners may give satisfac
Times. The very elaborate fittings and Europe of heavy anxiety, The British amendment eliminating the official despite underwriting point of view the vessels would be tion to a certain clage of travellers, but from the Government and people would rejoice if the the urgent representations of Herr von better risks without them. The water also negotiations resulted in the establishment Kidorten-Waechter and Herr Lindequist eansing damage to the cargo stowed there, penetrated into the store room and No. 4 hold, of French influence in Morocco, for it was the that the presence of un-official" was indie-was arranged that the vessel should proceed to opinion of competent Rritish observers the pens and his removal would wreck
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nation been more successful than the French
The health return for last weak showed that there had been three cases of enteris fever, one for October is as follows:→→→
The werelt of the Luter Club-Alley Bowlin marely in human history has a civilized Bill British and two Chinese, one proving fatal, and
A. Adara one fatal case of smallper.
C. Schroeter
The French Convent Bazsar is being held at 2 pm. to-day at the City Hall, and not at the Convent, as inadvertently stated in our yesterday's issue.
Two women were charged yesterday at the Magistracy with hawking fowls in the street in contravention of the market regulations. Ons was fined $10 an 1 the other was discharged,
The wireless telegraphic station at Tringtau is to be considerably improved: The station is to be fitted out with sounding dashes. Further,
Trade over a very large area is at a stand-rebels occupy Canton. Doubtless, in a sense A telegram in Japan papers states that the still. In Hongkong and Shanghai, the great they do but the occupation has not yet been distributing centres, the effects are already proclaimed.
The Viceroy still represents the very severely felt. An estimate formed by Imperial Government in Canton. leading Chinese merchants of the Colony places the loss already sustained by the trade of the port at three million dollars and the outlook is daily growing darker' its range is to be widened from 200 to 600 kilo- At Shanghai, as is evident from the reports metros. The cost of these improvements is we publish on another page of to-day's estimated at M.150,000. paper, the loss must be enormously greater, as the whole area of distribution from this centre is disturbed. A week ago the Imperial Army, if it is really as efficient as it is repre- sented, might, perhaps, have squelched the
The investitures will take place at Govern- ment House on Friday next of the Hon. Mr. A. W. Brewin, Registrar-General, who will be in- vested with the order of CM., and of Mr. D'Aquine, of the Stamp Office, on whom will be conferred the I.B.O.
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PORTUGUESE CRUISER WRECKED.
LONDON, October 23rd. Reuters correspondent at Lisbon wires that the cruiser Sao Rafact was wrecked on the rocks at the mouth of the river Ave during a fog and storm.
The crew, which numbered 200, were затой.
Fifty swam ashora,
BIG FIRE IN TURKEY.
LONDON, October 23rd.
A great fire at Constantinople broke out
The steamship Princess Alice, built by Bważ, Hunter & Wighasa. Richardson (Limited) for simultaneously at Stamboul, Bojezid (the the British Columbian service of the Canadian Facile Railway, completed a series of trisle at quarter near the Ministries of War and son off the mouth of the Tyus last month. is the first of the Canadian Pacido Railway' yesterday evening.
An interesting feature of the ship is that she Finance) and at Kuwkapu, at six o'clock flest specially built to carry oil fael.
The damage is estimated at $200,000.
THE EXPANSION OF JAPANS ARMY.
THE TWO DIVIRIONS FOR CHOSEN.
LONDON, October 22nd. Trafalgar Day was celebrated on a more elaborate scale than previously.
World-wide tributes were received, and 300 * wreaths were placed on the Nelson monu-submitted to the Department of Finance the The Japanese Military authorities recently ment in London, prominent among which new estimates for the next fiscal year. was one of silver leaves from Capo Colony. the Tokyo Asahi, is a special demand for the Attached to the now military estimates, says There were also tributes from the Ear formation of two divisions in Chosen. The Fast.
nole sets forth that the scheme is to be.. completed in seven years, and the expenditure Meetings were held urging the mainten-asked for next year is reported to be Y.5,000,000. ance of a strong navy.
THE TURF.
Lornon, October 23rd.“ An important trial took place at Uparos to-day when Hornet'e Beauty beat Mahud by a length and a half, with Sandglass third.
Nevertheless, it is understood that Mahsud did all that was expected, and will represent its owner in the Cambridgeshire Stakes.
paper adds that the above scheme has been designed by Lieut. General Ishimoto, the new Minister of War, in accordanos with instrus- tions from General Teranchi, Governor-General of Chosen.
H.M.S. CENTURION."
DATE OF LAUNCH. :
the King George F., will be launched at The battleship Centurion, a sister ship of Devonport Dockyard on November 18.
The Centurion was laid down on January 16, and as she has been kept on the building slip for avenge for recent chips, she will be in a very ten months, which ta s month beyond the forward condition when launched.