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of her own folly or incompetence, and sof. A number of laroonies from dwelling TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS.
save the financial administration of the housca have been reported to the poliče.
On Thursday morning, he already stated, a thief entered the house occupied by Mr. Kusomoto at No. 3, Robinson Road, and, making his way through the door into the sitting room, renoved articles valued at over 81,000. A Chiveso woman residing in Elgin Street on Wednesday night left the trap door from the roof of her house open, and thieves came along and stole a quantity of cloth- ing and other articles.
THE HONGKONG A.D.C.
We are informed that the Amateur
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(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENOT.]
THE BALKAN EMBROGLIO.
HEAVY BATTLE FOUGHT.
TURKISH TROOPS SURRENDER,
(THROUGH 'KHUTER'S AGENCY)
AEROPLANES FOR THE BALKANS. Thirty French aeroplanes have reached Innsbruck on their way to the Balkan States,
WAR ENTHUSIASM IN CONSTANTINOPLE, Reuter's Constantinople correspondout
(THROUGH NAUTERʼ8 AGANOY.] THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
THE HOME RULE ESTION.
THE "QUILLOTINE RESOLUTION,
LONDON, Oetober 11th.
The House of Commons was crowded
LONDON, October 11th. Reuter's correspondent at Podgoritza telegraphs that 5,000 students armed on Thursday, when the Right Hon. H. H. wires that the Montenegrins resumed the with revolvers made a demonstration Asquith introduced the guillotine" bombardment of Mount Detchitch yester of protest against the Government's resolution. He said the object of the day morning.
attitude to the reforms, in Macedonia, Government was not only to pass the Simultaneously a battle is proceeding and marched in procession, clamouring Home Rule Bill in the present Parlin- Dramatic Club are to stage Sidney in front of the Turkish town of Tuzi.
for war, to the Forte, and broke the ment (cheers and counter cheers) but to The division. commanded by General Grundy's comedy "A Pair of Spectacles"
windows. Mahmud Muktar, the Grand pass it with the provisions so carefully, on October 25th and 26th at the Theatre Vukotitch crossed the frontier on Thurs- Vizier, harangued the crowd, bus was criticised and revised as to become Royal A few enthusiasts are guarday morning near Berana. antcoing the expenses, and rehearsing
constantly interrupted. Ultimately he
really workable measure. The time avail- for the performance has begun.” The
secured the dispersal of the students by
able was ample and generous. The following is the caste:---
promising to receive a deputation. Opposition's object was to destroy, not to amend, and the Bill without the guillotine would consume time and pre- vent it from passing in time, to become
country from bocoming Egyptianised. Dr. SUN YAT SEN, since his return to Shanghai from Peking, is reported to have expressed the hope that the negotiations between the Government and the Six Group syndicate would soon be resumed and that some com promise might be forthcoming in order to make the early conclusion of the big loan possible. But no compromise would seem to be possible at the present time: the Group long ago formulated the “irreducible minimum" of its requirements in the matter of guarantees. Mr. J. O. P. BLAND, Whose qualifications for writing on the question none will dispute, declared in a letter he wrote to the Economist last May that "the appointment of responsible accountants, pledged to serve the joint interests of China and of the bond- holders, affords the only satisfactory dad permanent solution of this question. That it cannot be obtained by any form of words | Mr. Benjamin Goldfinch... Mr. L. N. L56PE, in anagreement has been clearly demonstrat- Vaclo Gregory (his brother)
Mr. CLAUDE SEVEN. ed in the case of a loan which was made by Percy (his son). Mr. W. BESWICE. eight foreign banke, representing seven Dick (his nephew).... Mr. I., R., SANDERCOCE. nationalities, to the Shanghai Tactai, under Lorimer (his friend)... Mr. G. W. BARTON.
Bartholomew (his shoemaker) authority of an Imperial Edict, in August, 1910." The amount of that loan was 34 millions of taels, which amount was handed to the Taotai for the purpose of paying a number of dishonoured native bank orders. held by foreign banks and merchants, and with a view to averting serious disorganisa tion in the China trade. Of the total loan BRAND of 34 millions, less than 13 millions were actually used for the purpose specified, despite repeated remonstrances by the British Minister in Peking und the Consul-
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Mr. H. W. Bien. Joyce (his butlor) ... Capt. R. E. BOULTON. Another Shoemaker... Mr. W. ScHMIDT. Mrs. Goldünch (his wife) Mrs. WORCESTER. Lucy Torimer (Lorimer's daughter)
Mrs, SenoviELD. Charlotte (a parlour maid) ... Mist Howe
A TALE OF THE SEA.
Two masters of licensed trade junks report, to the police that while in Chinese waters a large junk painted blackbore down upon them, and when within 100.
Detchitch fell at four o'clock in the afternoon, and the Montenegrin standard was hoisted on the positions. There were Great heavy losses on both sides. rejoicings took place in the Montenegrin camp.
The Turkish commander, the officers, and most of the troops surrendered, and four guns were captured.
LATER.
Atter fourteen hours' furious fighting the Montenegrins stormed the hill fort: commanding Tuzi and opened the road to Scutari.
The casualties were heavy.
SARDA KISING. Despatches from Belgrade and Constan-
MACEDONIAN MASSACRES.
MONTENEGRINS DEFEATED.
It is officially reported at Constan- tinople that the Montenegrine attacking Berane. were defeated.
LIGHT ALE General in Shanghai, the remainder baring yards of them discharged two shots at tinople indicate that the Ottoman Serbs been placed by the Thotai on deposit with them, hitting two of the crow. One was are rising, the former despatch declaring native banks at his own discretion and pre. slot in the foot and the other was shot, eumably for his own purposes. Young China in the thigh, the latter dying later. The that they have co-operated with the Mon- would have the world believe that undertook away a sum of money that they had
pirates" then boarded the junks and tenegrins at Berana. the new régime such things are impossible, received for smuggling salt. The story in
It is asserted at Belgrade that Bachi but we are too pear yet to the old régime a peculiar one, and it is thought that the to believe that "human nature" in China junks were accosted by the Customs Razouks are destroying and burning Ser can have changed with such marvellous officials, who had learned of their smugian villages in Macedonin and massacr. rapidity, and there is only too much reason gling, and that the shots were fired being the inhabitants. to fear that the issue of large loans to cause they did not. heave to as ordered. China, without effectiva guarantees for the honest expenditure of the funds for legiti-
DOLLAR FINES INADEQUATE. mate and reproductive purposes must in- eritably entail national bankruptcy within Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse_yesterday a comparatively short period of time. This prosecuted 10′ riesha coolies for causing represents the viowe of the Six Govern a nuisance and an obstruction at the meuts, who are as anxious as China can be Hongkong Hotel. He informed his Wor- to see that calamity avoided, and have ship (Mr. Melbourne) that they were therefore pledged themselves to give their standing in toc side channel with their support only to such loans as afford adequate ricshas, and pointed out that at any guarantees for proper expenditure. But if hour of the day the coolies rushed be the whole of the Balkan States follow thetween the cars in an endeavour to obtain lead of Montenegro, there will be European fares. It was a dangerous practice. demands for money at more attractive rates
His Worship imposed a fine of $1 each. Mr. Wodehouse-Ï
am afraid these His Worship-Wall, if they come up again, we have their numbers. They are cautioned that if they come up again---
ALEXANDRA - BUILDINGS.
BIRTHS.
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At The Falls, The Peak, on the 11th October, 1012, to Mr. and Mrs. M. READER HARRIS, a daughter.
(1207 On October 5, at Shanghai, to Mr. and than have lately prevailed, and China will dollar fines are no good.
Mrs. Wm. P. LAMBE, a daughter."
flad that she has missed a golden oppor- On October 4, at Kobe, the wife of E.tunity. HAMILTON HOLMES, of H. B. M.'s Con
sular Service, Japan, a son.
On October 6, at Peking, to the wife
of F. A. AGLEN, a daughter.
Princess Tsuneko, wife of the
oldest
Mr. Wodehouse-It is rather hard if
they come up again in a week's time to
On October 5, at Shanghai, to Mr. and son of Prince Fushimi, has given birth get their numbers.
Mrs. C. H. FALLOON, a daughter.
MARRIAGE.
to a son.
Dr. Sun Yat-sen has returned to
upon his railway schema.
On October 5, at Shanghai, JAMES Shanghai, where he is busily engaged
MENTO to FLORENCE MARY MANSHIP._____
HONGKONG Orica: -10, DES VIEUX ROAD C. LONDON Ora:C#: 181, FLEET Stzer, B.C.
The Daily Press.
It is reported that Mr. A. W. U. Pope, of the Shanghai-Nanking Railway, will bo offered the position of railway adviser to the Chinese Government.
REPULSE OF BULGARIANS.
The Bulgarian, attack on Soguchuk Yonikępk, in the Dospat region, was re- pulsed.
law.
鴣
PROTECTING DRITISH INTERESTS. Sir Edward Grey in the House of Commons announced that the British Ambassador at Constantinople had been instructed to point out that the retention
Mr. Bonar Law, in moving an amoud- of the Greek vessels was not justified by international law and as far as Britishment, said the Government was impelled interests were affected we must strictly to pass a measure which they know would
observe all rights.
REFORMS IN MACEDONIA.""
A message from Constantinople states that a collective note froni five Embassios on the subject of reforms in Macadonia was presented to the Foreign Minister yesterday evening.
HOPE ALMOST VANISHED.
FIGHTING IN MEXICO.
never be approved by the people who dwelt in Ulster. He recognised fully his responsibility in this matter. They were told that this was the adoption of law. lessness, but there must be a limit some- where. The people in resisting James the Second and Robespierre resisted con- stitutional authorities. The Government All gleams of hope are almost entirely know the sense of injustice of the people of Ulster was such that outbreaks were vanished.
possible which might mean massacres. They had only been restrained by the wise leadership of Six Edward Carson (pro-- alonged Liberal laughter) and the belief that there must be an appeal to the people. He affirmed that Ulster was at present like a powder mine, and asked_ if the Government had no responsibility, If they meant without an election to carry Home Rule at the point of the bayonet, then Heaven help them. If not, as he believed was the case, they were a body of Micawbers incurring terriblis. responsibility. If bloodshed came the bloodguiltīness would be theirs. (Opposi- tion cheers.)
LONDON, October 11th. A New York dispatch reports that force of Mexican rebels at Escalon an nihilated 130 Federals, only 17 escaping,
THE PANAMA CANAL.
Was
LONDON, October 11th. Sir Edward Grey, replying to Mr. Hewins, M.P., said that after the passage of the Panama Canal Bill the Gov- ernment informed the United States
there that if eventually
Any
GLADSTONE'S IMMORTAL WORDS,
difference between the two countries The Bulgarian Premier, interviewed respecting the interpretation of the Hay- by a London correspondent, said, "The Pauncefote Treaty, which could not be impending war is appalling, and the ran-settled otherwise, they would ask for zom we are going to pay for our Christian arbitration. The whole subject, includ- tauts brethren thrust back by impious men into ing the views of the legal advisers of the Godless pandemonium is branded by Crown, wanow under the consideration Gladstone's immortal words. We appeal of Government. to England for aid."
EFFORTS TO PRESERVE PEACE,
His Worship-If they are asked how
LONDON, October 11th. long they have had a licence for their there is any trouble about it you have in the balance, but the news is mostly of rieshas they will alway admit, and if
Tac general outbreak of war still hange
their security. They are secured, are a bellicose nature. they not!
Mr. Wodehouse?—Yes.
EMPIRE TRADE COMMISSION.
Mr. Lloyd George asked whether Mr. Bonar Law meant massacres of Protes
or Catholics. He commented on
the statement made by Mr. Bonar Law that he would support Ulster in any
action she would take as a remarkable doctrine for the Constitutional party. The bye-elections were not fought on Home Rule. The Times, immediately LONDON, October 11th.
after the signing of the Covenant, de- The Empire Trade Commission has re-clared that the next election would be assembled and is taking evidence regard-fought on the Insurance Act. Yet the
fortnight, and after that evidence on ing emigration. This will occupy a country was supposed to be seething with
wrath against Home Rule..
Mr. Bonar Law explained that what Imperial trade will be taken. The Com-he said was that if the Guverument at- mission will sail for Australia on the tempted, without first appealing to the country, to impose the Bill on Ulster by force he would support Ulster to any length in resisting the attempt. He did not reply to the question concerning
His Worship-You do not think these Count Berchtold in the Hungarica 15th January, returning to England in
nien have been fined before?
The appointment
Mr. Wodehouse-I can't may at the of Sir Francis Piggott, formerly Chief Justice of Hong moment, and if they come up in a week's kong, as Legal Advisor of the Chinese time you will not be any the wiser. Government has been definitely con-
His Worship---But if we keep these firmed,
numbers.
A message from Vienna, states that
Delegation dwelt upon the efforts to secure peace, and in conclusion said-Our policy is not conquest, but that does not mean that we are not interested in the Balkaos. We have vital interests there and are determined to defend them.
The Bulgarian Fremier announces that
HONGKONG, OcTontz 12, 1912.
THE fall in exchange during the past few days is doubtless attributable to the dangerous situation in the Balkans, and it suggests the reflection that China may find that her procrastination in the negotiations with the Six Powers' financial group for the large loan she needs will prove more inconvenient and costly than she
We understand that the Government-
His Worship told the defendants that peace even at the last moment. anticipated. If the strenuous efforts which the Powers are now making to avert a
have purchased, after a satisfactory test, they would be fined $1 each and if they On his arrival at Athens the King of general conflagration in the Balkans should ne "Brunsviga" Calculating Machine came up again the fine would be heavier. the Hellenes received a great ovation
Later in the day thirty ricsha coolies! | in order to minimize the time spent for
Mr. Wodehouse-That has not been For "squatting" at Taikoktaui and done before. If you have these numbers refusing to take down a shed when it is all right. If the clerk keeps a list! ordered by the Public Works Depart of the ricsha coolics fined he would see the decision will not be long delayed, but ment, a Chinese woman Magistracy yesterday fined $10.
was at the if they came up again when they were he has not despaired yet of attaining
ined and what for....
!
fail, the European money market will be calculating, work in the Treasury De- appeared before his Worship on a similar¡ from enormous crowds, whom he address-
hopelessly tied up, and the financial outlook in China must be seriously affected in con- sequence. According to latest reports from the North, the Central Government has been showing a disposition to re-open nego
partment.
A Peking telegram states that the Chinese Government is suffering enor nous losses by the transfer of payments via Tientsin, Two hundred thousand
charge and were also fined 81 each.
"CRICKET.
July
FUNERAL OF SUBMARINE VICTIMS.
LONDON, October 11tb. An impressive funeral service was con- ducted on Thursday afternoon over the sunken submarine 2 in presence of a number of warships and the flotilla to which B2 belonged. Hundreds of people assembled on the cliffs at Dover, but a pall like haze enveloped the funeral fleet.
ECLIPSE OF THE SUN.
LONDON, October 11th.
ed, thanking them for their greeting. He said that their manly, calm attitude
A message from Rio Janeiro states that was worthy of the Hellenic people.
the President, the Foreign Minister, and Afterwards M. Venizelos, the Premier, the British and other foreign missions the addressing the crowd, said he still hoped were unsuccessful in their object of wit-
A friendly, match takes place between! the Police and Civil Service on
massacres.
Mr. J. King, Liberal M.P. for North Somerset, asked whether the speeches of certain Privy Councillors, and also tha Covenant of Belfast, would be referred to the Law Officers of the Crown with an order to report if they did not constitute a breach of the oath of allegiance.
The Prime Minister replied that he was aware of the speeches, and the matter
On a division, the amendment was was being considered. (Liberel cheers.) ____
rejected, the figures being:-
Against.
For
Majority
The House then adjourned.
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LATER.
Instead of the violence anticipated, thes
tiations with the Six Powerg Group, but taels out of the new loan have, been paid Police ground, at 2.15 p.m. to-day. The that peace would be maintained, since nessing an eclipse of the sun at Pahsa debute on Mr. Asquith's "guillotine" re- view of the situation which has developed to the Emperor as part of his annual in the Balkans it would not be surprising allowance,
following will play for Civil Service: Messrs. Witchell, Biden, Barlow, Lee to hear that the Group are not quite ão
The Jiji, one of the leading Tokyo Jones, Hamilton, Ellis, McKay, Wilson, ready at the present moment to meet China's needs as they have been hitherto, papers, in a series of articles on the Edmonds, Phillips, and Dawson.
Seoul conspiracy case, condemns the
C.C.C. R.E,
not quatro Minasgeraes, owing to heavy rain.
NOBEL MEDICINE PRIZE.
their neighbours and friends did desire conquests, and what they demanded was indispensable to the peaceful co existence of both the Balkan States, and Turkey. During the speech there were cheers for war, but the Premier asked for
LONDON, October 11th. The Nobel prize for medicine has been awarded to Dr. Alexis Currel, of the
solution was punctuated with laughter, cheers and a crossfire of personalities.
Sir Edward Carson explained that though he loathed the Bill, he and his friends would not lose their tempers; they would remain in fall force in prefer- ence to expulsion from the House. Re-
said he would not envy the man who -works on the suture of vessels and the would go to Belfast and laugh at them transplantation of organs.
There was very natural jubilation in the methods used. throughout the trial, the
This friendly fixture will be p ved to Chinese Fress throughout the country with inadequate evidence adduced and the day at 2 pm on the C.C.C. ground. but few exceptions, when the news came failure to, investigate the torture charges The following will represent the C.C.C silence and repeated that he still hoped Rochefeller Institute, New York, for/ferring to the Ministerial laughter, he
through that the independent loan of ten mil-made by the accused,
lions sterling had been "over-subscribed,”
-H. H. Tayler, G. A. Hancock L. A..
At the Magistracy yesterday a Chinese Rose, R. A. Carvalho, J. V. Braga, E.
for peace..
GREEK PLANS.
A message from Athene states that the Crown Prince leaves for the Thessalian frontier on Saturday.
"INEVITABLE EUROPEAN CRISIS.
re-
Reuter a
but now that the actual facts have transpired it has come to be recognised that China was charged with being in the unlawful. Braga, C. Johnstone, J. D. Noria, W.
A. Rose, D. Kharas, and A. Remedios. caunot hope to secure anything like the possession of three Winchester rifles, 1,000 -total sun she requires except upon condi. rounds of ammunition and 29 boxes of were- found tions which mest with the approval of the percussion caps, which
secreted in a false-bottomed box at Wing
TYPHOON WARNING.
MILITARY AIRSHIP WRECKED. LONDON, October 11th. correspondent at Borlin
there He had been waiting to hear abcut his lawlessness, the necessity for prosecuting bim and all that ridiculous. rot, but the Government were afraid.
Mr. Churchill followed, and Sir Ed- ward Carson interrupted, taunting bim The telegram quoted below was foreign Governments, whose object in main-Lok Wharf. Defendant said he bought ceived at the American Consulate.
The Debate deplores the entanglement telegraphs that the military airship with a change of his cons taining what is known as the Six Powers them in London, but afterwards asserted General, Hongkong, from the Manja of France in Morocco in view of the 3 3 exploded while being inflated at Mr. Churchill retorted by reminding the Agreement is not to impose harsh and un- they came from Peru. He was fined $150, Observatory at 10 am, yesterday: reasonable conditions on China, but to the alternative being six
inevitable European crisis whatever the Reinrickendorff and was destroyed. Ralf House that Sir Edward Carson was form Cyclone or typhoon W of Balintang issue of the Balkan war
erly a member of the National Liberal protect her from the possible consequences prison:
Channel moving W
months in
of the shed was wrecked:-