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to the same rights and privileges so the Chi- was wearing one of His Majesty's overcoats, ness, and they are urged to rest in possessionHe was also wearing a peak military p to which were attached a badge of the revol
ionary forcer is supposed that he is a desertur from the rebel army. brought before Mr. Irving at the Magistracy yesterday morning and remanded.
of their lands and property for the future. good of the State." This is the attitude of the conqueror, but, on the other hand, the Imperialists if YUAN SHu Ka frankly states the Imperialist attitude do not admit ola their cause is lost by any means. In the intervier which Dr. Monnison had with the Prime Minister a month ago, His EXCELLENCE, notwithstanding the fact that fourteen out of the eighteen provinces had declared their independence of Manchu rule, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS.fufed his belief that seven-tenths of the population are still conservative and satis- fied with the old régime; and that three- tenths only belonged to the advanced party He expressed the view that if the Revo Intionaries should succeed in overthrow- ing the present Dynasty, another revolution might take place, headed by the Conserva tives, having for its object the restoration of the Mosurchy. Whether these views,
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THE WRECK OF THE
DELHI,"
LONDON, December 15th.
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'THE NEW INDIAN CAPITAL.
LONDON, December 15th. The London correspondent of the Liver- pool Courier states that as soon as the capital is transferred to Dolbi next Spring, A very impudent theft came under the
Advices from Tangier state that the mem-Frinon Arthur of Connaught will succeed notice of Mr. Irving at the Magistracy yesterday, when Chinese cand before him hers of the Royal party are still in the Lord Hardinge as Viceroy and be appointed two iron Legation. They are well, but somewhat a duke in his own right. Lord Hardinge charged with having stolen shackles from on board the Norddeutscher exhausted by their experiences. Only ten will probably return to the Foreign Office Lloyd steaner Prins Audwig. He was also malo passengers remain on the Delhi. The The King hopes that a Royal personage will charged with being on board without per-doctor attending the Duchess says there always be the viceroy in the future. It is mission and further with having disobeyed next be no uneasiness felt regarding her expected that the King's speech at the opening of the next session of Parliament The Britiel ambassador in Paris has been will formally refer to the appointment. instructed to thank the French Government for the galkut, services rendered by the crew of the Friant.
an order of banishment. He was sentenced health. to one year's imprisonment and to be ex posed in the stocks for four hours.
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The num named Abdool Rajack Samy, who stands charged with forging a signature and drawing cheques on the international Bunk to the value of about $8,000, appeared before Mr. Irving at the Mr. Hodgson, Magistracy yesterday.
Queen Alexandra has received a mensage from the Princess Royal saying that the party had suffered no ill effects. They are will wait arrangmente made by the P. and O. Co., for conveying them to Egypt,
GUARANTEED which doubtles represented the opinions Assistant Crown Solicitor, who attended on going to Gibraltar-to-morrow, where they
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THE RESCUE.
LATEE. When the Delhi grounded the members of the Royal party were given life belts, but the captain of the vessel advised them not to go in the Friant's boats. During a exhmer interval however, they jumped for the boat from the Duke of Edinburgh. The journey to shore was made with the greatest filled with the boat 16 diffienity,
the broke over water and the waves passengers; When the boat was benched. the passengers jumped out and after a great
Evidently the Republic when it is formed intends to have a gold standard of currency. The notes of the "Chung Hwa Republic very much resemble the paper currency the United States except in colours. They are lithographed in brown ink with the republican flag in the centre showing a white star on a blue field. A note before us se write promises to pay the bearer $10 goldtruggle with the strong back wash on the formation of the Republic, at the succeeded in getting ashore. State Treasurer or its agents abroad." It is sigard -Sun Wen, President," and " Lea. Gone Hap, Treasurer,"
THE OPIUM CONFERENCE.
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MILITARY AVIATION,
LONDON, Desember 15th. The War Office offers 411,000 in prizes for a competition open to the world for the production of a military aeroplane.
TEST CRICKET.
LONDON, December 15th.
In glorious weather, on a perfect wicket, and before a good attendance the frat test match commenced yesterday. Australia made made 317 for the loss of five wickets, Clem Hill contributing 45. Armstrong 60, and Trumper 95 unfinished. The criokat at the start was slow, but afterwards it was most brilliant.
THE WAR IN TRIPOLL.
Reuter's correspondent at Tripoli wires
Loxpox, December 15th. Reuter's correspondent at The Haguo. telegraphs that the Opium Conference has adopted on the motion of the United states delegate, seconded by the delegate that the Italians have advanced and ou for China, a resolution limiting the manu- facture, tise and trade in prepared opium.
Tho Conference has also adopted five resolutiona Great Britain concerning the regulation
in morphia, cocaine and their resppotive and restriction of the production and trade
salts. (?)
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RUS30-AMERICAN COMMERCIAL TREATY ABROGATED.
LONDON, December 15th. Beuter's correspondent at Washington states that the House of Representatives adopted the resolution abrogating the Russo-American Commercial Treaty by 300 votes to 1.
entertained in Court ciroles in Paking, are still so fruly held we cannot tell, but it is abundantly clear that on the part of the Revolutionaries there is no sign of any GRAPE coding from the attitude of dctermined opposition to Manchu dominance they have all along taken up. SPIRIT.
The fact that the PRISON REGENT has resigned is evidence of weakened faith in the view presented by YUAN SHIR KAI. We suggested a few daya ago that if there is any reasonable doubt as to the attitude of the country towards the nonarchy, the Court might be induced to withdraw from the Capital pending the assembling of a national convention to decide what form of government China shall adopt in future. This suggestion, wa finde was anticipated in Peking where there has been a movement to obtain the voluntary 3.20wishdrawal of the Court to Jehol to wait the decision of a National Convention.
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Family might create unnecessary panic subscriptions have been out for some time, landed, owing to the heavy surf, the passen of half a million annually to the estate
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SALVAGE OPERATIONS.
THE BUDGET AND BUILDING.
LONDON, December 15th:- The Rt. Hou: Lloyd George, speaking in the House of Commons, ridiculed the talk of the Budget ruining the building trade, There had been one and a half million pro- were drowned visional valuations during the year, and only
THE NATIONAL DEBT.
cupied the seaport of Tajara. Numþars of Arabs submitted without fighting.
THE PERSIAN ORISIS.
LONDON, Dec. 13th. Speaking in the House of Commons, Sir Edward Grey warned persons rising the Persian question that if the question was mismanaged, it might be superseded by larger issues.
SHIPPING NOTES.
In the Kobe Courts the Pacify Mail Ce, in being ined for damages amounting to T. 58,310 with interest at 5 per cent. per snuum from October, 2nd, 1910, in respect of damage caused to a Japanese steamer by collision with the. Biberin. The claim is made up of Y.15,042 for repairs, F.10,800 demarraga, Y18,000 repre- eenting the decreased value of the steer as a result of the collision, and about Y.10.000 con-
isting of various minor eznenses.
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The .8, Kuala which has been wreeks? en.
the coast of Nocotra was a new steamer making
hor first voyage to Singapore. She was built
the order of the Straits Stapmship Co., of Sing- apora, and was launched on September 6th at the Caledon Shipbuilding Yard, Dandes, to
Iter prireipal dimensions were:-Length over all 236 ft. breadth molded, 35 ft. 6 in.; and depth moulded, 14 ft. 2 in. The vessel had, a LONDON, December 15th. Speaking in the House of Commons, Mrong poop and bridge combined, and a topgal- ant forncastle The saloon was in a largo desk- Lloyd George stated that bofore the end of house on the bridge amidships, with s'ataroom the financial year the Government would adjoining, and also on the deck above. In the have reduced the national debt by eightydeck house aft there was accommodation for CREW TAKEN OFF.
socond-olags, parangers. The michinery con sisted of triple-expansivu ongines, with cylin- Telegrams from Tangier state that the millions. ・
ders 18 in., 23 in., and 49 in., dismater zapad. communica-soldiers from Gibraltar have with the great-
tively, and a stroke of 33in. Steam was supplied est difficulty established communication
by two large stoel b›ilors working at a pressar • of 185 lb. The vasol was commauded by with the Delhi by rocket apparatus, taking
Mr. Asquith has agreed to the appoint-aptain R. H. D. Sanderson, formerly of off the crew throughout yesterday.
Admiral Cradock supervised the operament of an Estimates Committee, providele. Selangor and brother of the Mr. C. E.. tions, standing up to the waist in water.
The surf-beaten shore is strewa-with the Treasury has control, and that minis. F. Sauderson, managing director, Hits y
terial responsibility is unimpaired. The Hargreaves & Co., Singapore.. wreckage.
committee will commence work next session, PROROGATION OF PARLIAMENT.
recent meeting of the Kulangse to whether the form of government infamoy) Municipal Council a China shall be that of a limited Monarchy tion was received from certain Chinese rate- or a Federal Republic must be the first payers on Kulangsu, in which they requested business of the Peace Conference, and we (giving as a reason that much valuable pro- perty has recently been brought over from fear an early decision cannot be expected.
Amoy to Kulangsu) that they might arin some forty nd Chinese and offer them to assist the police. The Council instructed the Secretary, while thanking them for their offer
The ship's boats were smashed in bring, of assistance, to reply that they considereding off the passengers, and it is a miracle that the arrangements already made for the that no lives were lost. Soms were injured profection of life and property were sufficient to meet all eventualities, and could not by the buffeting on the surf. sanction the arning of any Chinese, though the applicants were at liberty to privately employ the men as unarmed watchinen in the usual way.
The troops which have recently been on duty in the New Territory have returned to barracks.
The body of a Chinaman was found on the hillside near Hungham on Thursday. It is believed to be a case of dumping.
A Chinese was removed to hospital on Thursday suffering from injuries received while on bourd H.M.S. Monmouth at pre- sent lying in dock.
Three portraits which have been recently presented to Queen's College, viz., those of Their Excellencies Sir Henry Blake and Sir
Mathew Nathan and of Dr. Bateson Wright, are now in position.
A coolic, who entered the officers' mess of
A bust of Dr. Bateson Wright, for many years Headmaster of Queen's College, which
The starboard bulwarks of the Dells were swept off by the seas.
SEA STILL ROUGH, The lighters which arrived to recover the specie and luggage are unable to approach.
ROYAL GRATITUDE.
subscribed for by a number of his
The King and Queen Alexandra have former pupils and which was executed by Mr. Norman Mackennal, A.R.A., has duly wired to the Atlantic Flest thanking then arrived. It is pronounced by all who have for the services rendered during the wreck seen it, says the College Magazine, to be a of the Delhi and expressing gratitude for most excellent likeness. Unfortunately it the rescue. was slightly damaged on its way here, but the damage was easily set right. A suitable
is only to be explained by a statement that the 1z6th Baluchistan Infantry on Thursrailing and pedestal for the bust have been'!
day and stripped the bells from, the ser wants' quarters, was yesterday sentenced by Mr. Irving at the Magistracy to three months' imprisonment.
A lady residing at Magazine Gap reports to the police that while on Coombe Road on Thursday afternoon, a Chinaman whom she thinks she can identify snatched her brown Japanese handbag from her hand and disappeared: Fortunately, it contained little of value.
the delegates of the contoading forces have not yet met to discuss the terms of settle inent. Whether the war is to be continued or onded saams to depend entirely on the question as to whether the Manchu rulers are prepared to abdicate. According to a re cent statement published by Wu TING FANG and WEN TRUNG Tao, the revolutionary leaders have appealed tothe Court to abdicate "in order to put a period to useless fighting in the field, to restore the peace of mind of
Though the tramcars have been establish the whole of the populace, and tranquilise trade" In an Open Letter to our Foreigned in Hongkong for a number of years there are a number of people who foolishly alight Friends" they urge the view that "the Max- chu Dynasty has been tried by a patient from cars when in motion. On Thursday a and peaceful people for centuries and has Chinese from the country jumped back- been found more than wanting: it has sacri, wards from a car, and he is now in hospital ficed the reverence, forfeited the regard and suffering from Injuries to his head and on
various parts of his body. lost the confidence freely reposed in it by all Chinese. Its promises in the past have
Wanchai on Monday is being organised by been delusions and snares: its promises for
Mrs. Tibbs. Among the contributors to an the future can carry no weight, deserve n consideration and merit ne trust." There. excellent programme are Mrs. Tibbs, Miss fore, they say the popular wish is that the Brotherton Harker, Mrs. F. J. Hunter, Mrs. Dynasty must go. Accordingly, the revolu. Perkins, Mr. E. E. de W. Abney, Mr. Reynolds, Mr. S. Webb, Mr. F. Austin and fionary leaders memorialised the Parrer Mr. E. C. Emmett. A Toy Symphony by REGENT to secure the abxlication of the Man-St. Stephen's College boys under the chus upon the guarantee of full protection conductorship of Mr. H. W. Turnbull is for the life and property not only of the included in the programme which concludes Imperial family but of all Manchus. They Christmas Carols.
The concert at the Seamen's Institute at
THE CALLANTRY OF THE
FRENCH SAILORS. Lord's Charles Beresford in the House of Commons drew attention to the gallantry of the French sailors at Cape Spartel.
ESTIMATES COMMITTEE.
LONDON, December 15th.
LONDON, December 15th.
KING OF SIAM CROWNED.
BRILLIANT OFFICIAL FUNCTIONS AT BANGKOK.
A Bangkok telegram to the Straits Timen
In the House of Commons, Mr. Asquith announced that Parliament would be prodatod the 4th inst. saye rogued on Saturday, and would reussenble on February 14.
DEATH OF A WELL-KNOWN NOVELIST.
LONDON, December 14th." The death is announeed of Mrs Arthur Stannard, "John Strange Winter," the colebrated novelist. Mrs Stannard was the author of numerous stories of army life.
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erected by Messes. Leigh and Orange in
-LONDON, December 15th. front of the centre of the dais. The pedestal
The New Zealand elections resulted in the and railing are of teak, and a panel has been inserted in the platform immediately Mr. Asquith said he was sure the House return of 37 Opposition, 31 Government, and 4 Independent can- behind in order to show off the bust to better would be glad of an opportunity of acknow- 4 Labour advantage. The pedestal bears a handsome ledging the extraordinary gallantry of the didates. Four returns are unannounced, brass-plate with a suitable inscription. It French sailors (loud cheers.) He sincerely will be formally unveiled at an early date regretted the loss of life. together with several of the new portraits.
The remark made in our columns yester day to the effect that the rowdy element in Hongkong was not yet subdued is emphasised by the occurrence which took place on Thursday afternoon in Queen's Road West. A. Chinese luktong noticed a man snatch an earring from a woman in
THE DURBAR.
LONDON, December 15th.
COTTON GROWING ASSOCIATION'S AFRICAN VISIT.
LONDON. December 15th.
With accieal rites and observances, His Majesty the King of Siam crowned himself, on the coronation stone in the Royal Chapel, at elovou o'clock on Baturday morning in the pre- sence of a brilliant assembly of Royal represent- atives, high civil, military and household officials The King then declared himself Defender of the Faith, in the presence of High Priests, and received homage on behalf of the Princes, officials and the people."
On Sunday there was a gorgeous grand State proosssion, His Majesty receiving addresses en route from Siamese foreign representatives. Great crowds were assembled in the stoets and cheered enthusiastically as the King passed by.
Bangkok is decorated on a elaborate sealo, the avenues of coloured illuminations at night being without parallel.
Ou Monday afternoon, His Majesty made a Koyal progress on the river in accordance with. ancient custom, and at night the Royal Princess · entertained the foreign representatives at dluner.
taking part,
and
Tuesday afternoon will be devoted by thờ King to roosiving sa address from the students of all the schools, and in the evening there will be a gala performance at the Theatre Royal.
On Wednesday, His Majesty will present colours to various regiments of the army
ball, which is likely to prove a mast brilliant fanction, will be given in the Foreign Offer.
At 3 p.m. on Thursday, Hie Majesty will re- view the troops, and in the evening there is to In the House of Commons during ques-be a toroblight tatto in which 30,000 soldiers are tion time, the Rt. Hon. L. Harcourt said that if the British Cotton-growing Associa Router's correspondent at Delhi states that tion thought, it necessary to extend their the King held a brilliant review of fifty thou-Sudan visit to East Africa and Nyassaland, sand native troops, a feature of which was the he would be glad to facilitate it in overy the street and promptly arrested him Imperial service detachments, lod by native way. crowd gathered and used threatening princes, who in two instances were children. language to the officer, who, however, held One of them saluted with a sword larger on to his man. The prisoner asked to be than himself, and the other, mounted on a taken to a shop where he said he had a large camel, evoked the enthusiasm of the friend. The lukong acceded to this request, onlookers.
LATER. and as the crowd had become decidedly
hostile the constable asked the shopkeeper Delbi telegrams report that the King- to keep the man in custody while he went Emperor conducted the great investiture in for assistance. He returned with another a tent. During the ceremony there was a constable and they took the man to the ery of fire which caused an alarm, but it lock-up. He was brought before Mr. Irving quickly subsided. It was found that the at the Magistracy yesterday morning, but tent occupied by Lord Crewe's secretary had as the complainant had disappeared the case
been accidentally burned. had to be remanded.
ANGLO GERMAN RELATIONS.
LONDON, December 15th.
On Friday, the King will receive addressin from the foreign and Arctic communities, and in the eyeing a banquet is to bơ given the Foreign Office.
On Saturday, the Honourable Corps of the Wild Tigers will be reviewed by the King, and aight a ball is to be given at the British Legation.
All Royal representatives attending the oor- nation are to receive special decorations from His Majesty, including Prince and Princess Alexander of Teck, Prince Waldemar, Feinde Referring to the remark made by Sirishimi, the Grand Dake Boris, Prince Heary Norman that there was discourage- Wilhelm and others. ment among the people of England and Germany who desired good relations, Sir Edward Grey said he would do anything to remove that discouragement, but they would have to wait a little until the atmosphere was more favourable. In any event the Morocco question must be settled. He reiterated his contention that jealousy of German expansion was not our motive.
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