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remarked, when an atmosphere of suspicion Brigadier-General F. C. Heath, C.B., In lones created, fiction readily replaces facte, spector of Royal Engineers, arrived in Hong and legenda which at other times are dis- kong by the s. 4ssaye, missed as incredible, are readily accepted and The half-yearly meeting of shareholders In believed. If masses of the fferman people the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Cor. have believed that England meditated an¦poration takes place at the City Hall at noon S. WATSON aggressive attack upon Germany it is no less to-day.
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The Edicts are as follows :--
Months have elapsed without a settlement
(THRONGA, BEUTRE'S AGENCY.]
KONG.
SIĘ HENBY MAY, APPOINTED.
LONDON, February 16th.
being reached and it is now evident fiji and High Commissioner of the
We the Emperor, have respectfully re- NEW GOVERNOR OF HONG- eelved the following edicts from the Dowager Empress true that many in the British Isles have. The Rev. Father Henry Valtorta has been Republican army to which the
(1)In consequence of the uprising of the regarded the whole naval policy of Garany appointed officiating clergyman to the Roman provinces responded, the Empire seethed like people of the as having been framed with the deliberate Catholic troops of the garrison with effected into misery, Yunn Shih-kai therefore a boiling cauldron and the people were plung intention of destroying the power and front 15th inst., vice the Rev. Father Placzek commanded the despatch of Conimissioners prestige of Great Britain. It would not
It is announced
to confer with the Republicans with a view be incorrect to say that this belief columns that an extra train. will be run on decide upon the form of Government. Henry May, at present Governor of
our advertisement to a National Assembly being formed to
It is officially announced that Sir has been largely shared by the British Monday to Sanchun leaving Kowloon Government, and in the speech recently 0.15 am, and calling at Shain, Taipo and delivered by Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL nt Fanling, Glasgow, he stated the attitude of the ST. MARCEAUX &C, nation with such accuracy and clearness as could leave no room for doubt or misapprehension. The First Lord of the Admiralty has been criticised for Baying that while a large Navy is a necessity to Great Britain, it is for Germany, from
luxury. Yet who in Great Britain really disagrees with that statement? The First Lord of the Admiralty has been criticised
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At the Supreme Court yesterday the case of F. Reichmann against T. F. Ivers for $196.85 was called before Mr. Justice Gompertz. Defendant did not appear, and the hearing was fixed for this morning in chambers.
(THROUGH BRUTER'S AGENOT.]
THE REVOLUTION. YUAN RECOMMENDED AS PRESIDENT.
Reuter's correspondent at Nanking tele- graphs that Sun Yat Sen and the members. of the Republican Cabiaont have tendered their rosignations to the Republican National
Assembly. They strongly recommended the
The election of a new President is fixed for to-day.
majority of the people are in favour of a Republic. sires of millions for the glory of one family?
From the preference that is in Western Pacific, will succeed Sir election of Yuan Sisih Kai as President of decernible. How could We oppose the de Frederick Lugard as Governor of the Republic. the people's hearts the will of Heaven is
Therefore We, the Dowager Empress and Hongkong. the Emperor, hereby vest the Sovereignty in the people. Let Yuan Shih-kai organize with full powers a Provisional Republican Government and confer with the Republicans: as to the methods of union that will assure Republic by the union of Manchus, Chinese, peace to the Empire, thus forming a great Mongols, Mohammedans and Tibetans
THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
LONDON, February 16th. Mr. Ramsay Macdonald, in the House of Commons, moved a Labour amendment to (2.) According to the "Cabinet's memorial the Address, regrotting that it had no embodying the courteous treatment proposed
IJATEE.
[This is in accordanos with the undertaking given by tho Provisonal Government}
THE WRECK OF THE "DELHL”
LONDON, February 16th. circumstances attending the wreck of the The Board of Trade inquiry into the
Captain Hayward deposed that he visited
ST. MARCEAUX &C for using the term "luxury" because it is editat
Imperial ancestral temples and mausolea and mines and other monopolies, and dwelt on Delhi has been opened, Vice Admiral von Krosigk, Commander-resposibility of perpetual sacrifices before the living wage, nationalisation of railwaye, by the people's army, they undertake the mention of legislation to secure a minimum
felt to be needlessly offbusive to Garmony Squadron will be received on landing this eum: the Emperor is understood to resign the world-wide labour unrest. The voice of For our part we think that inasmuch as Mr. morning at Blake Pier by a guard of Hon-enly his political power while the Imperial labour demanded legislation. They could the Duke of Fife's cabin at 9.30 on the even- also the completion of Kuang Hsu's mauso- CHOROBILL was but giving expression to the popular view, it
our furnished by the 8th Rajputs. A salute title is not abolished and the Imperial Kins- not allow labour and capital to fight outing of the 12th December and returned to the well, when of 15 guns will be fired from the Shore Bat-men, Mandhaus, Mongols, Mohammedans and their battles while they looked on. He was bridge at 11.20. A sharp look-out was kopt the possibility of an entente intery as the Admiral lands."
Tibetans will endeavour to fuse with the CH- being discussut, that the views on both Important judgnichts were delivered yes- prejudices. Our sincere hope is that peace some one and full of trials and difficulties.
nese and to remove racial differences and convinced that the year would be a trouble for Spartel light, but the night was one of sides should be stated with the utmost terday by the Applellate jurisdiction of the
will be restored and that happiness will be frankness. Mr. CHURORILL'S speech was Supreme Court in the appeal to the action,
the dirtiest he had experienced and the enjoyed under the Republic. delivered at a time when Lord HALDANK Was
glasses were of no use. The Captain became Lai Chi Chin Tang Wong Sbi. The and Governors that the Throne is retiring by 226 votes to 45, and the amendment of picked up and he gave orders to slow down (3) The third Edict informs the Viceroys Mr. Macdonald's amendment was rejected uneasy at midnight as no light had been in Berlin in friendly and confidential com- plaintiff Lai Chi Chin brought an action for from polical power to meet the people's the Unionist, Mr. Pato, seconded by Lord and take soundings. Deep water was sound- munication with those controlling and malicious prosecution and false imprisonment keep the people quiet.
wishes and instructs provincial officials to) guiding German policy, and he had doubt which was tried before the Puisne Judge, Throne's motive is the modelling of a policy had taken no steps to promote the co- A second sounding revealed sand and be It adds that the Hugh Cecil, regretting that the Governmented, and he steered westerly for an hour. less well considered the effect his words were answers to certain questions put to them, and at the earnest desire of the people, and partnership of capital and labour, was
The jury having returned in accordance with the progress of the times likely to have in Germany. Mr. Asqern his Lordship entered judgment for the defen solely for the suppression of the great dis rejected by 195 votes to 97.
returned to the old course. told the House of Commons that in the in.dant. From that judgment the plaintiff ap- Daily News.
He held a consultation with the second officer and order and the restoration of peace. N. C. forinal and non-committal, rather than "full peated dress" negotiations in which Lord HALDANE Justice held that there had been general
Mr. J. M. Robertson. Under Secretary they decided that they could not have on various grounds. The Chief
of the Board of Trade, in opposing passed Spartel light as there was too much had been engaged, there had been perfect misdirection as to the nature of the case and
both amendments, said the Government. All the time they tried to pick up freedom of statement and frankness over therefore there must be a new trial.
warmly sympathised with the profit-sharing he ordered full spead asteru. He attri- Spartel light. When he saw the breakers wide area of discussion, and the very fact of Puisne Judge was of the opinion that the
buted the obscuring of the light to a local D'EPERNAY such as interchange of views under such appeal should be dismissed.
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movement, but no evidence had been produced to show that they could do anything in the matter. He questioned the practicability of the nationalisation of railways or mines, and whether, if effected t would cure the labour unrest,
PATRONAGE APPOINTMENTS.——
Lospos, February 16th.- - It is understood that Mr. Bonar Law will
ANGLO-GERMAN RELATIONS.
LONDON, February 16th. It is stated in official circles hero that.. the work of making a survey of practical possibilities" with a view to "creating a Lord Haldane is now being carried on ta better Anglo-German footing" begun by
the usual channels.
Messrs. Vernon and Smyth in their weekly share report datul February 16th state:--
There has been more activity in the local market during the past week, and rates with a few exceptions close with a firmer ten dency. Sterling Rubbers are slightly lower CHINA NEW YEAR.
on the week, with Fine. Hard Para quoted This year is probably the last time that in London yesterday goo tons of plantation at 4764 weliers. At the Rubber Auction held China New Year will be celebrated according Rubber was sold realizing 5/2 to $/41 per to the old style, because the Chinese having Singapore Rubbers continue lifeless, a
b. the closing tone of the auction being firm. decided to come into line with Western ideas no local sales have come to our notice, Bar will henceforth adopt the Gregorian calendar. Silver after advancing to 273d. has declined move at on early date for the return of all enthusiasm which characterises the approach-T. T. rate being 1/118. Discount rates are This fact helps to explain the lack of to 27716 ready, 27 5-16 forward, the closing patrounge appointments made by the ing festival. The Chinese are already get. unchanged at 3 per cent. (Bank of England) :
Government. ting accustomed to a new year which begins. T. has advanced to 731.
38 per cent. (open market rate). Shanghai on January 1st, and the old habits and customs
BANRS-Hongkong and Shanghais kave associated with the new year advanced in London to 86, but the local festival have become weakened already. rate has not yet responded, the closing rate erected in Queen's Road and adjoining
la Hongkong the usual stalls have been being $850 buyers after sales at this figure
and at $852
of a fair attendance, the Marylebone" Lord Haldane, though not authorised to MARINE INSURANCES. - Unions affected the attendance of Europeans. streets, but the uncertain weather has steady with probable buyers at $850. Can tean commenced a match against Newcontlude binding agreements, but yet acting tons have been booked at $195, and more South Wales on a perfect wicket. The on behalf of the British Cabinet, discussed. shares are to be had at $196. North Chinas home batsmen were dismissed for 106, with us points on which the interests of the it beltoves foreignors to be careful as to where
With small-pox so prevalent in the Colony are procurable at T19.. 350. they visit at present,
recmain
ANGLO AUSTRALIAN CRICKET.
Rentor's correspondent at Berlin tele- graphs that in the debate in the Ricohstag on the estimates several members having referred to Mr. Asquith's spesch, Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg expressed himself in In delightful weather and in the presence harmony with Mr. Asquith. He added
LONDON, February 16th.
FIRE INSURANCES.-Hongkongs have been Foster taking seven for 36. Marylebons two countries come in contact. In order to
done at $360 and Chinas to a small extent scored 183 for the loss of two wickets. at S130 market closing steady,
Surpris-Hongkong, Canton and Macaos
establish n basis of confidential relations this exchango of view, which we gladly
you THE MONGKOKTSUI COMPENSATION have been booked at $251, and Star KING GEORGE HONOURED BY THE welcomed, took place in the course of
may think the saying-will soon now be extinct." "I say so fearlessly," he wrote, though I say it with wide war threatened, at this moment, in the East and Weat For observe what the standing of nations on their defence really means. It means that, but for such armed attitude, each of them would go and rob the other; that is
CLAIM
At 627 and $173 for the old and new respec- tively. China and Manilas at $10 and The hearing of the arbitration brought ket, with Douglases quiet but steady at $21. Indos at $6 (combined) are a selling mař- fuge Ordinance of 1909 as amended by the buyers for London account. under the provisions of the Harbour of Re-Shell Transports have advanced to 87/6 with Harbour of Refuge Amendment Ordinance, 1911, was continued before the Chief Justice yesterday.
The Government was represented by the to say that the majority of active persons Attorney-General (Hon. Mr. Rees Davies,
explain certain figures,
Mr. Chapman was called in order to
aking a certain quoted assessment,
Mr. Slarie said he objected to Mr. Potter
in every nation are at present-thieves. IK.C.) and Mr. Eldon Potter, instructed by am sorry that this should still be so; but the Crown Solicitor (Mr. J. H. Kemp), while it will not be so long.": We bare, Mr. M. Slade, instructed by Mr. Needham, of however, seen this view of the soldier's Messrs. Ewans and Harston, ME C. E, H, since that confident prediction was penned, and Deacon, represented the various property office not only endure for forty-five years Mr. Holborow, of Messrs. Dearon, Looker Benvis, of Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist, and
but we have witnessed iterpand enormously. owners. When, however, we have two of the fore- most Naval Powers of the world engaged HONGKONG OFFICH: 10A, DES VEUX ROAD Cupon "a careful survey of practical possi- LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET STERET. EC bilities" for the removal of the alarming suspicione which these growing arma- ments have engendered between them, may we not believe that the day is at last really about to dawn when civilised nations. HONGKONG, FEBRUARY 172H, 1912.
will cease to believe in the necessity for Court. He contended that in the ordinary Mr. Polter resumed his address to the maintaining huge military establishments course of things the fact of buildings being It is extremely satisfactory to read the for defence against each other? It would erected on the reclamation would increase hopeful, though guarded, statement which be a tremendous gain to civilisation if this the value of the existing property. Mr. Asquith made on the re-opening should be the outcome of the "conversa- Parliament regarding the probability of an tions" now taking place between Great entente being arranged between Great Britain and Germany, Britain and Germany which is calculated to "clear the air," and relax the tension which
The Daily Press.
the race for armaments has undoubtedly created between the two peoples. It is, a the Premier said, an undoubted and most
The Captain and Officers of H.3LS, Minotaur were to have given a dance last night but owing to the weather they were hey were obliged to postpone it until to-night.
Fa
Mr. Potter replied that he certainly objected to taking Mr. Dugh's problematical assess ment as a Government assessment.
After further discussion,
A MANILA SUSPECT. ARREST EFFECTED YESTERDAY,
SULTAN.
AMERICAN GENERAL'S OFFENCE.
LATER. Mr. Asquith's speech is
gonemilly welcomed by newspapers of all shades of opinion in England and Germany, and the hope is expressed that the statesmen will earnestly press their efforts for a satisfac- tory settlement between the two nation
numerous exhaustive and frank.conversations. LONDON, February 16th.
and would be continued (cheers). I am The Sultan of Turkey has conferred on
unable to say more at present. I wished to King George the Order of Imtias, set with acquaint the Rischstag at the earliest REFINERIES.-China Sugars have been done brilliants. This simultaneous bestowal of moment with those conversations and their in stall lots at from 8108 to $112, market two of the highest Turkish de:erations is closing firm at the latter rate. Luzons are
object." procurable at $37 after sales..
unprecedented, without attracting buyers.
MISING. Raubs continue on offer at $3
Tronohs after sales at 71/6 and 72/6 are not now obtain- die.) Chinese Engineerings have advanced able under 79/- London quoting 77/6 (mid- to 37/9 after sales at 36/3 and 36/
-DOCKS, WHARVES AND GODOWss-Hong
and $53, and close steady at the latter War, Mr. Stimson, considered impugned Kowloon Wharves have been booked at for using language which the Secretary for kong and Whampoa Docks close quiet but Adjutant General Ainsworth will be steady at $45, and Shanghai Docks at Tis, relieved of his duties and court-martialled
rate. New Amoy Docks have come to buying quotation at $61, but no shares are the integrity of himself and other cfficers. obtainable under an advance on this. Shang- to Tls, go. hal and Hongkew. Wharves have declined
LONDON, February 16th.
A telegram from Washington states
TOKYO TRAMWAYS LOAN.
LONDON, February 16th.
LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS. Hong- kong Lands have been booked at $98, and more shares are obtainable. Kowloon Lands It is announced that the preliminary are wanted at $324 and Humphreys Estates arrangements have been made for the issue at $6 after sales. West Points have again of a loan of nine millions sterling in bonds been booked at $50 closing firm. Hong
Tis.-go.
old and new respectively with probably Tokyo, to acquire the tramway and electric kong Hotels are quiet at $113 and $71 for bearing interest at 5 per cent, to the City of buyers, Shanghai Lands are now quoted at
light undertakings, COTTON MILLS-Hongkongs can be placed at $5. In the North no changes have occur-- red during the interval and we have no local snies to report..)
BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ORIENTALS.
MISCELLANEOUS.-Campbell, Moore's have advanced to $22 buyers, and Peak Trams to
LONDON, February 16th. ST1 and 51.10 old and new respectively, After nearly a week's hard work on the China Borneos are on offer at Sto, China McBride, has introduced in the Legislative The Premier of British Columbia, Mr. part of the detectives, Generoso Hemandez, Providents at $8, Cements at 84 after sales alias Kayes, was arrested yesterday by at 44.54.15 and $4, and China Lights at Assembly a resolution suggesting the Detective Guertin, of the secret service, Ropes at $171.
$1.40. Ices are procurable at $200, and enactment of the Natal Act to restrict the Manila. Hernandez is wanted in Manila in Tis. 74 are firmer with buyers in the North Langkats after falling to
immigration of Orientals.
nomination. revenue stampa of the 93, $s and Sio de-
LONDON QUOTATIONS. The following quot- stamps dates as far back as 1904, but the from London to-day
The counterfeiting of these ations (middle price) were received by wire police have been unable until now to lay United Serdangs (ex rights). 108/0 their hands on Hernandez, who is one of a
Batu Tigas gang whose names are Casme Guzman, Mar- Sapongs and was even prepared for an aggressive Sergt. Drummer Andrews won the 440 yards. Loureano Russia had
Laggis At the Manila Carnival Sports last week Dionisio Ceferino, Exquill A. Serrano, London Ventures
tin Gerronimo, Pablo Aurlioi de Rivera, Ledburys attack on Germany. It may with some race, the 880 yards race, and was second in Delective Guertin has been working in
London Asiaties Atruth be said that this belief infected the the zo yards race, all the events being run Hongkong for about a month past, with the minds of a good many Englishmen, who within three-quarters of an hour on Saturday. Hernandez, who is a Filipino, will be before
Trusts faw confirmation in every innocent move. This is the third year he has won the quarter the Court, this morning in connection with Shell Transports, bearer
assistance of Detective-Inspector. O'Sullivan, Rubber Trusts .......
Tronohs entsoq British Fleet. As the Premier and half-mile at Manila.
extradition proceedings.
Hongkong Electric Trams.
lamentable fact that the traditional fealiage An-old-man-about 70 years of age connection with the counterfeiting of inland at Tis 75 of friendship and good will between the two temple keeper, was crossing the railway line natione has been seriously overclouded at Talpo on Wednesday last, when he was during the last few months. The belief has knocked down by the 3 p.m. express and widely prevailed in Germany that during the killed. suromer or autumn Great Britain meditated
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LATRE,
A Berlin telegram states that the Taegliche Hundschau announces that Baron vou Stumm, of the Foreign Office, will probably proceed to London to assist Count Metter. Rich in further negotiations, while the King and the Kaiser will exchange visits, and a British squadron will call at German ports during the course of the year.
LOCAL SPORT
ORICKET.
This fixture will be played to-day on the CCC ground at 2 pan. The following will represent the C.CO/
Vivesah, L. A. Roso, R. Pestonji, F. Rapp H H. Taylor, G. A, Hangook, W. H
app, C. Johnstone, A. Stufflad, E* Rezaedios and B. Phillips.
HONGKONG CRICKET LEAGUE.
The following is the League table up to datos
Olab Civil Service...
THE DALAI LAMA.
LONDON, February 16th. Beuter's correspondent at Calcutta telegraphs that the Dalai Lama is returning 2 Craigongowor..
to Lhasa and that much excitement prevails among the Tibetans.
THE PRINCE OF WALES,
LONDON, February 16th. The Prince of Wales enters Magdalen College, Oxford, at Michaelmas
3-Kowloon
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N. B.-A win3
A draw-1 point.
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