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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4rm, 1911
years, it is surprising that the idea has so
A sum of 3114,993 has so far boon subscribed
Memorial Fund,"
strongly appealed to the great fohammedag in the Firaits Softiemonte to the King Edward TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS. TLEEGRAMS.
'The engagements of the Bishop of Victoris for to-morrow (Sunday) are Ham, preschfor Hospital st St. Andrew's, Kowloon, 8 p.give address at the Fotor-Donominational Service In the Twi Ko Hall,
population of the empire, for if the boycott extends to exporta as well as to imports, the people of India would suffor most. Italian imports into India, according to the latest statistics we liave, representing but one per cent of the total imports, while the exports to Italy give a percentage of 3.2.
Mr. Charles M. Schwab, the American steel The boycott is interesting chiefly as a manifestation of the solidarity which pre-magante, who was to Paking last month, was, cails in Islam. To the criticism that there for conference with Prinde Tsai Hsun and there, t'e New York Herald correspondent says, is no more justication for the interference other high officials, to discuss the building of of the Indian Moslems in the dispute be-chicse navy. tween Italy and Turkey, than there was for any of the Cbristian Powers of Europe to
We have received from the Americas Con-al-
"DAILY PRE88" EX LUSIVE SERVICE] *THE REVOLUTION.
REBELS CAPTURE
SHANGHAI.
SHANGHAI, November 3rd. Shanghai City and Kiangnan Arsenal have fallen most peacefully. There was a little firing in the
interfere in the war between Russia and ate General a copy of the following Typhoon dockyard and arsenal, but nothing
Japan, it is replied, that there is a genuine solidarity in Islam which is wanting in any
Waming raasived from the Madils Observatory at 12 noon: Manila, November 3, 11.30 azn.
Cyclone or Typhoon N. of Yap, inclining
WE have just unpacked our other religious, yes, and this explains, northward.
NEW SEASON'S CONFECTIONERY Imported from the leading London, Parisian and American flouses.
CADBURY'S
CHOCOLATES.
IN FANCY BOXES. CHOCOLATES ALMONDS, KING GEORGE CHOCOLATES,
IN BOXES AND TINE. BONBONS DE LUXE, CRYSTAL ASSORTMENT CHOCOLATE CARAMELN, NUT CHOCOLATES, and others
in Great Variety
FULLER'S
ALMOND TAFFY. PEPPERMINT LUMPS. ASSORTED SWERTS, ASSORTED CHOCOLATES, ASSORTED NOUGAT, CHOCOLATE CARAMELS, PEPPERMINT CREAMS, CHOCOLATE ALMONDS,
- ko. &Co., &c.
PASCALL'S
FRENCH CONFECTIONERY.
NOUGAT, NUTTONA, WALNUT TOFFEE. FONDANTS, CARAMELS,
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10.
LIMITED,
ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS
serious.
In the Chapel district the con- stabulary mutinied and the officials the Bepublic of Panama, was "At Home"
Mr. Enrique L. Hurtado, Consal-General for fled. There was no excitement, yasterday at the Consulate, 5, Das Viaz Load, on the occasion of the anniversary of the written to the British Consul an- The revolutionary leaders have
Independence of Panama, and received many syllers both official and cirilian between 12 and
we are told, why it is that the Moslems of India are so much exercised over the war, for "Turkey is the guardian of the Kasba and with the integrity of the Turkish Empire is bound up the protection of the holy places of Islam against non-Moslem desecration." In India Graat Britain governs a larger num- | 1 o'dock, " -ber-of-Mohammedans than exist in any other country in the world, and, holding the views the Moslems do regarding the Italian attack on Tripoli, it is not surprising that they should appeal to the Imperial Government of the greatest Moslem Power and the traditional ally of Turkey" to use its great influence to put an end to what they describo
"an unjust and unconscionable war." It will be seen that the question is regarded
Chiste of polios who were yea'erlay trans forred to new stations were given a send-off in the form of a cracker fosilade. Inspector Ker takes over obarge at Yaumati; Inspector Merdy goes to Wanchai; Inspector Gordon file the vacancy at Kowloon City; and Inspectors R. Macdonald and M. O'Sulligan do duty in the Central Station Charge Room,
Admiral Seymour, in his book ontitled, "My
ĮTHROUGH REUTNE'S AGENCY.]
THE MEDITERRANEAN WAR
THE AEROPLANE BOMB. The bomb which was dropped from an aeroplane into the Turkish camp in Tripoli created îndoscribable confusion.
The soldiers fed in all directions and animats stampeded.
The airmen will repeat their expariinonta to-day.
TO BLOCKADE THE DARDANELLES. Reuter's correspondent at Rome wires that Admiral Aubry considers the Italian fleet sufficient to occupy several istaude in the Archipelago, to blockade the Dardan. elles, and to make a naval demonstration before Salonika or Smyrna,
Reuter's correspondent at Malta states that practically all the Italian warships have. left Tripoli bound for Turkish water.
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Bouncing that after anxious con sideration they have decided to take the city with a view to securing order and restoring confidence in commercial THE ALLEGED ITALIAN ·
BUTCHERY. circles. At the same time they ask him to strengthen the guards in the
The Italian Promier has issued an emplatic denial International Settlenient so as to
of the wholesale slaughter of Arabs. He says the oasis had to ve prevent possible disorder.
purged when the Arabs were attacking the There are a large number of refugees Italians in the rear, and 2,200 Arabs had the Settlement.
bean deported to the Italian islands.
[FROM THE "CHUNG Ngoi sax ro."]
REBEL SUCCESSES.
PEKING, November 3rd. Paoting, the capital of Chihli pro vince, has been captured by the rebels.
He charges the Turks with killing the wounded, and instances the Bersagliori, who lost 300 killed and only 14 wounded..
BRITAIN NOT TO INTERFERE. Sir Edward Grey, referring to the alleged massacre of Arabs, said that Britain cannot interfere with the military operations of Italy, as it would be inconsistent with the
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
EXPOSITION OF HOME RULE-
LONDON, November 3rl.
Mr. Redmond addressed an important and crowded peeting it the City Liboral Club under the auspices of the Government.
Lord Beauchamp presided, and the Master of Elibank, Baron Pirris, Sir West Ridge- way and other prominent Liberals. wore off the platform.
Mr: Redmond, who had a cordial recep tion, dealt with the economical and financia
capacity of the Irish for industrial pursuits. aspects of Home Rule, und emphasised the The first fruits of self-government would be
for
WILE
the revival of industries. Until Ireland had 16
native government composed of: *men understanding the country great questions, such as that of transit. would
never be settled. It had been said that Ireland was a beggar accepting bounty, yet her contribution towards Imperial ex- pease, the upkeep of the army and navy and of the Empire had been £329,000,000
the fast century, which pretty good for a paper. He admitted tlat Ireland's contribution had fallen enormously, owing to the increased cost of the Irish administration, which at present was the costliest in the world, largely bo cause a poor country tied up to a rich part ner was, thereby obliged to indulge in its luxuries. Ireland had had no interest in attempting to economise, but under self- government sho would not waste money on over-manned departments, highly paid officers and extravagant legislative schemes as at present.
In conclusion, he said that
Tung Shing a city in Anhui position of neutrality. He earnestly do the only safely for the Treaty lay in mak-
provinca, also fell into the hands of
the revolutionaries.
The soldiers at Ching Ting, an important city of Chihli, and Tung Kwan, in Shensi province, have re- volted.
CONFECTIONERY. purely from a religious standpoint. The Natal Carser and Travola," emphasises the im-in
political reasons for the war are not exam- | portance of Hongkong, to car sjundeon and our ined in way of the speeches we have persnod. | Trade, and mys:—It is fortified, of course, bat To those who are able to take an im neither in its defences nor its garrison could it partial view of the whole matter, how pretend to stand a siego. This might be said of simple and childlike must seem the faith or possessions, the reply, I suppose, being that we hope to command the sea-shope not so easy which Moslems ropose in one of the most of fulfilment now as it was before the modern backward nations of Europe to guard and
navios, not requiring my mention, aress, protect their holy places. In this age of toleration these sacred places stand in no The President and the Committee of the danger from any non-Moslem power; and if Ministering Children's League desire to convey they did, it must be obvious to all who their most haarty thanks to all the helpers and have followed the course of oventa during stallholders of the League's Annual Bazaar for the past few weeks-that-Turkey is utterly their ungrudging co-operation and assistance incapable of safeguarding them. When and for the cordial real which mode this yearly Turkey besought the help of the non- the following firms their grateful thanks for function so successful. They would also tender Moslom Powers she confessed to the their most generous aid: ~The Easter Print- A.S. WATSON & CO. the guardian and protector of the Moslem Mesars Lane, Crawford & Co., Mesira. Kelly Moslem world her weakness and inefficiencying Offo, The Proprietors of Peter's Choseinte, religion; and, again, is not a want of faith& Walsh, Messrs. A. 8. Watson & Co., The in her power shown by the Mohammedans Rbisson Plans C, and Mesars, Nam Hing of India whch they appeal for the help of | Loadge" Great Britain? The British Empire may contain the groutest Mohammedan popula- tion, but Great Britain is still a Christian Power, and the King-Emperor reigns alike |-over-Christian and Mohammedan. On religious grounds Catholics have as much claim to Great Britain's support as have the five-sergeant Murphy and a number of Chinesa On Thursday night at about 7 p.m. Dat. Mohammedans, and it would be just as detectives, while making the usual search for unreasonable for the Mohammedan popula-opium and arms aboard the river steamers, dis tion of China to ask for the intervention of covered eleven bombs in a box with a false the Chinese Government on the side of bottom. The explosives were unearthed on the Turkey as it is for the Moslems of India.s. Chan Pu during the overhaul of the passed. to ask for the intervention of the Governors luggage. The box containing them was ment of the British Empire. For China found concealed on the dock beneath a quantity according to Moslem authorities has a
of luggage claimed by a quenotes Chinese, but the erger of the other luggage denied owner Molininedan population of between fifty ship of the box in question. Sergeant and seventy millions, though Christian in- Murphy then devided to examine it, and restigators have given estimates as low the searchers, iz blissful ignorance of its con- as three millions. Mr. BrooMHALL, oftents, hauled it out in the rough and ready the China Inland Mission, who is the manner peculiar to carriere. The lid was forced author of a very informing work on "Islam and the box was found to contain what appeared to be campaignor's outfit. There were cooking
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SENSATIONAL FIND ON RIVER
STEAMER.
-ELEVEN, BOMIS IN A BOX,
Yunn-shi-kai has reported that the rebels refuse to negotiate with him.
THROUGH BRUTER'S AGENCY.]
HANKOW RE TAKEN BY THE
REBELS.
REBEL OFFICEES RESPECTED OF TREACHERY.
DEHEADED,
LONDON, November 3rd." The robela re-occupied the native city of Hankow on Sunday after continuous fighting.
The rebel battery on Monday fired on the Russian steamer Poition, not permitting her to return to Hankow from the refuge anchorage down the river.
precated the asking of questions which must be offensive to other countries.
Mr. Muson asked Mr. Asquith what action the Government would take to express the horror and detestation of the
House at the massacra of Ambs.
The Premier deprecated most strongly such questions, his answer being greeted with loud cheers.
AN AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL:
MEMORIAL."
LONDON, November 3rd. At an enthusiastic meeting held in the Town Hall, Melbourne, attended by the Governor-General and the Governor "of Victoria, it was resolved to erect a national memorial to the Victorians who fell in the
Boer War.
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BRITISH GOVERNMENT-AND
BOXING.
LONDON, November 3rd. In sporting circles the chief topic of dis- cussion is the announcement of the Right Hon. R. McKenna, Home Secretary, regard. ing boxing, that if the object and intent of
The rebels, suspecting treachery, boheaded the combatants be to subdis, each other by
ing a bargain with Ireland and making her responsible for her own government, which would be cheap and efficient, and would im" роза по more drains upon the British... Treasury. The Parliamentary congestion necessitated Home Rule all round. Home Rule was also necessary to gain t borty goodwill and loyalty of the Irish, and their co-operation in upholding the Empir (Load cheers.)
The Master of Elibank moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Redmond.
AMERICAN NAVAL REVIEW.
LONDON, November 3rd.
President Taft reviewed the American fleet, Telegrams from New York report that
the sight being most impressive as the ships filed past the Statue of Liberty, and the city trembled under the firing of the salutes.
LATEL President Taft issued a statement in which he paid a tribute to the efficiency of the feet but remarked that there was a deficiency in destroyers. Other nation were constructing enormous high speed cruisers, and the United States should be
that unless the Navy was maintained at the highest efficiency, it was needless extravagance.
LONDON OFFION: 131, FLAEF STBEN. EC in China" gives it as a conservative estimate tonsils, a viriaking, ak and a number of other the commander of Friday's battle and other violent blows until one can endure it no similarly equipped. He concluded by stafing
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, NOVEMBER 4TH, 1911.
that the Moslems of China more than equal in number the population of Egypt, Persia and Arabia. There were signs a few years ago of a revival of Moslem interest in China through the Pan-Islam movement, but there are no indications yet that the Thoven there is no confirmation of the excitement over the war against Turkey report that the Caliph of Islam has pro-shown by the Moslems in India has spread claimed a Jehad in defence of endangered to the Mohammedan communities of China. Islam, it is of interest to notice that the Moslems of India are deeply stirred by Italy's aggression in Tripoli. The latest Indian papers contain reports of meetings in all parts of the country at which prayers have been offered for the success of Turkish arms, and resolutions passed to boycott Italian goods. The latter idea, we fancy.. may have been inspired by a letter written by Mr. W. T. Stead to The Tises last month
has been promoted to the rank of Major,
Captain Francis A. Teis, R.G.A. M.V.O.,
At the Magistrasy yesterday Mr. Hazelaud food ton gamblers, who were arre te iu First Street, 33 saok
It is announced that Mr. Houry Keswick has
joined the London commities of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.
Three ricaba coolies, who caused an abstraction
officers.
YUAN SHIH KAI RECALLED.
the false bottom was discovered, and when this articles. Those were emptied on the deck and
was moved the bombs were revealed... The discovery startled those in the vicinity, who lost no time in quitting, and as word of the nature
LONDON, November örd. of the contents was passed Fergesat Murphy
specionoed difficulty in getting codies to that the Throne has new ordered the Reuter's correspondent at Peking wires
carry the explosives to the Central Station.immediate return of Yuan Shih Kai, Those about the wharf refused the job, bat two
who knew nothing about the flad were procured, Meanwhile the Assembly has telegraphed and being persuaded that the box contained a to Li Yuan Hong requesting him to suspend load of glass carried it carefully to the station, hostilities while endeavours are made to where the explosives were placed in the
the queneless Chinaman disappeared, but magazine. During the fording open of the box settle the differences between all parties. Sergeant Murphy promptly despatched men to
the other river steamers, and the owner of the luggage under which the bombs were conscaled was arrested near one of the wharves. He was
taken to the Central Station, and will be there detaimel pending an examination of the bombs.
at the Star Ferry Wharf, were fined $3 each JAPANESE EMPEROR'S BIRTHDAY.
by Mr. Wood at the Magistracy yesterday. :
insured.
+1
MUTINY OF TROOPS,
· LATER.
Reuter's correspondent at Peking cables that an official despatch states that the Shiskialan regiment of Shenai troops while proceeding to assist the Imperialists at Shersi mutinied and killed the Brigadier- General and then bombardad the Manchu city. They massacred a thousand Manchus, including the Governor and family. The Governor'a yamen was destroyed.
in which he said: "Whatever course the Caliph of Islam may decide upon, the time has come for the proclamation of another Holy War, waged not with cannon and bayonet, but the as yet unused arm of the
Yesterday was the anniversary of the birth: pacifist, the silent, persistent, but relentless The Sungei Batoe rubber factory at Singa. day of the Emperor of Japan, and the cecasion boycott of the nation which in cynical pore was gutted by fire last week. The loss is
was fittingly calobrated by the Japanese com- defiance of its own professions at The estimated at $10,000 and the property was not munity in Hongkong. The Japanese places of business were closed, the rising sun feg was Hague Conferences of 1899 and 1907 is
displayel from many vilices and buildings, and waging deadly war against the principle of
in the afternoon Consul and Mrs Fanatia were arbitration and of International justice."
at home at their residence, 19, Macdonnell Road, As The Times remarked in a leading article
This function was attended by a large number of the idea of a grand International boycott is
European, Japanese and Chinese guests, who
LONDON, November 3rd. magnificent, but it is not practical politics The Annas! Bazaar, on behalf of the poor Fanstan on the auspicious occasion. The offered their congratulations to Mr. and Mrs.
Beuter's Peking Correspondent cables - or even common sense. There is no likeli under the care of the Society of St. Vincent de grounds were beautifully decorated, and hespit that the Throne has accepted a memorial hood of Mr. STEAD'S "magnificent idea Fant, takes place to-morrow (Sunday) in the ality was dispensed with typical Japsuses by the National Council providing for the being adopted on the grand scale he compound of the R. C. Catuodral, The bazaar generosity, while the bud of the K.O.Y.L.L suggests, and, with the experience India is held under the patronage of HE.
framing of the Constitution by it upon the the rendered pleasing selections during the course of Governor, has had of boycotts during the last few
the afternoon.
British model.
For being in unlawful possession of quantity of cast iron. Mr. Haz cland at the Magistrzoy yesterday Ginada Chinese 310, the alternative being one month's imprisonment.
A CONSTITUTION ON-THE BRITISH MODEL.
longer the contest is illegal. On the other land, a sparring match the object of which is to win by skill and not by the severity of injuries is lawful. Many consider that this deals a death blow at boxing contests.
A LONDON AMALGAMATION.
LONDON, November 3rd.
buses and the Underground Railways is The amalgamation of the London motor
about to be concluded. It is announced that there will be no raising of fares, but rather some reductions, as well as greater facilities for the public. The capital involved is thirty-three millions sterling.
TAXI-CAB STRIKĖ,
LONDON, November 3rd. A muss meeting of the taxi-cab drivers decided not to return to work. The Chairman complained that the masters had refused a conference with the men, and a'so quoted instances of spies making wrong reports.
OBITUARIES.
LONDON, November 3rd. The Rev. Richard Bower, MA., Canon Residentiary of Carlisle Cathedral, is dead.
of the youngest, son of the late Duke of Lady Colin Campbell, who was the widow
Argyll, is dead. She was a writer of con siderable repute.
The death of the actor Kyrle Bellew is azinounced.
REBATE ON STEEL.
LONDON, November 3rd. The principal English and Bestel steelmakers, who last month arrived at an agreement to grant a rebate on certain
purchased exclusively from certain British classes of material provided consumers
steelmakers, have issued an important... payable on the fourth of the mouth after circular proposing a rebate of 4s par ton,
delivery.
The signatories embrace up-· wards of twenty of the largest firms in the
country. The scheme does not apply to export manterial, but is intended to shut out foreign materials sold cheaper in Britain than in the place of origin.
There are signs of a strenuous opposition already.
FRANCE AND GERMANY.
LONDON, November 3rd. Reuter's correspondent at Berlin-states that Herr vou: Kiderlen-Waechter and M. Cambon, French Ambassa lor at Berlin, have initiated a Congo Treaty.
The whole of the Franco-German agree- ment will be signed on the 4th instant.
RAILWAY MEN'S CONFERENCE.
Lonos, November Sid. The protracted decision of the Railway Men's Conference has been farther post poned owing to differences of opinion.