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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19TH, 1912.
correct one to adopt to countries which have achieved the importance and position of, say, Brazil, Argentine and Chilo. These nations feel that they have grown, and that they are capable not only of safeguarding their own interests but the interests also of Latin America.
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SUPREME COURT.
Wednesday: 11th December.
IN ADMIRALTY JURISDICTION,
TELEGRAMS.|TELEGRAMS.TELEGRAMS.
{TMmnovan REVUTER'S ADIMOT.}
BEFORE HIS HONOUR THE CHIEP Justic# THE P. & O. COMPANY MEETING.
(Mn. W. REES DAVIES, K,C.), WITH COMMANDER BECKWITH AS
ASSESSOR,
STEAMER AND JUNK IN COLLISION. The hearing of the action
Was
| obstacles and frequent set-backs za entente
will be consummated between Brazil, Argon-continued in which Yueng Hing Hi, tine and Chile. An understanding is being of 78, Main Street, Aberdeen, owner
"RUMOURS OF COMBINATION DENIED,
LONDON, December 11th.
(THROUGH REUTER'S LONNOY,]
THE BRITISH RAILWAY STRIKE,
TRAFFIC CONGESTED AND INDUSTRIES CRIPPLED,
(THROUGH Burne's Agency.] AUSTRIA-HUNGARY ISING
in
LOANS,
The Austrian and Hungarian Govern- ments have each placed $25,000,000 LONDON, December 11th.
Biennial Treasury Bonds with a Syndi-.. The fight of which the dismissed engine-
cate
which American bankers driver Knox is the central figuro waxes participate. It is announced in New more furious every hour. trates have made a statement to the effect join the Syndicate until they are assured
The magis-
York that the Americans have refused to
Knox was drunk.
The railwaymon, on
the same object. He mentioned approch- the other hand, declare that they are pre- ing negotiations for a new mail contract.pared to produce credible evidenes of The Company earned during the year sobriety. They havo issued a manifesto cash profit of £750,000. The net freight repudiating the idea that they support receipts had increased by £100,000. The a drunkard, and say they are prepared passengers' receipts showed a contempt to submit the case to an impartial tri- Mr. Eldon Potter, instructed by Mr.ible increase of 3,198. Sir Thomas also bunal. F. X. d'Almada e Castro, appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. M. Slado, K.C., mentioned that there will be an issue of instructed by Mr. Davidson, of Messrs. new capital. Hastings & Hastings, represented the defendants.
military purposes, and that peace on the Continent is certain.
AMBASSADORS' CONFERENCE.
LONDON, December 11th. In the House of Commons Sir Edward
Grey announced that the Powers cordial- ly approved of the suggestion that the Ambassadors in one of the capitals of Europe should engage in informal and non-cominital consultations in order to facilitate the exchange of views of the Powers. There would not be a confer- ence, and he could give no details at pre-
Sir Thomas Sutherland, presiding at the meeting of the P. & O. Company, characterised as ingenious fiction' the rumours regarding the sale of the established whereby, instead of struggling of the fishing junk Fook Kon Lee, claim business to a combine, or the Company's that there is not the slightest doubt that that the money will not be used for to achieve South American supremacy, ed a sum amounting to $4,000 from the purchase of other shipping interests with they will be induced to consolidate their owners of the s.8. Loongsang for dance relations and interests. They will go on occasioned by a collision which took place arming, but not against each other. The Waglan Lighthouse on the 21st May, defence of the Latin patrimony is their Indo-China Steamship Company, owners 1912, There was a cross action by the mallying point. There is no noad to ask of the B.s. Loongsang, against the owner against whom are they rallying. They f the junk for $350, for daringe occa- have now no fear of aggression from the sioned by collision, Old World, and there can only be ons Power against whom they are arming, and that Power is the United States. Latin America is baing aroused to a sense of its unity Its people have a common origin, their language is common, their institutions, ideals and aspirations are common, the Chocolates, Salted Almonds, various nations are a community of re- Marzipan Almonds, Crystal-publics, and having so much in common it is only to be expected that they should be ized Rose Leaves, Crystalized drawn together to safeguard common Violets, Assorted Sweets, interests. So far only three countries are Paté de Guimauve, Pepper- mentioned as moving towards a mutual understanding, Argentine, Brazil and Chile mint Lumps, and Creams.
-the A.B.C. of South America--but there iz no reason why Peru, which approximates Chile in population and impertanes, should not reveal a larger patriotism than mere Chocolates in Fancy Boxes.
lovu of country and become Bourneville Nut Chocolate, of the defenders of Latin America.
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A Chinese member of the crew of the junk (the second witness) detailed the
events which led up to the collision. When able, witness was told to wake the fokis and the women and children. The fokis beat gongs and the women called out save life. The steamer struck the junk amidships. When witness came on watch the lights on the junk were proper,
it was soon that a collision was inevit-
Mr. Slade said he did not propose to address the court on the case that day
He pointed out that it was remarkable that the preliminary facts of the two parties which had been filed agreed very In lika marver the smaller repub.closely on a number of important points, lica might be expected la time identify themselves with the movement initiated by the giants of the southern continent. The prospect of a United South America is not one likely to be regarded as menace to the peace of the world. The only danger is that friction may arise between
a
the United States and the South over some
The second officer of the Loongsang said the accident occurred at 3.15 a.m, during his watch. The Loongsang was travelling. at between nine and ten knots and was carrying the usual lights. The arst he
UNITED STATES AND CHINA.
FORMAL RECOGNITION OF THE REPUBLIC
PROBABLE.
LONDON, December 11th.
for the United States (Mr. P. C. Knox) to the Provincial Chamber of Commerce, indicates that the Chinese Republic will probably be formally recognised by the United States after the elections in January, when China will place ber
A letter from the Secretary of Stato
new Government on a firm footing..
[Which provincial chamber is not stated in the message.] GERMAN REINFORCEMENTS FOR
CHINA.
LONDON, December 11th. Herr, Zimmermann, the German Under- saw of the junk was her foremast and ship, slightly on the port sids, through statement before the Budget Committee of mainmast and sails right ahead of the Secretary for Foreign Affairs, made a his glasses, when a flash of lightning the Reichstag concerning the necessity for occurred. The junk was showing no reinforcing the troops in the Far East.
aspect of American, or perhaps we should say Pan-American policy. Not so readily lights, and was crossing the Loongsung's A. S. WATSON & CO., will the States of Southern America accept bows from starboard to port. The steam- advice or dictation from Washington, auder's stem struck the junk just abaft the it is only fair to believe that the American inainmast on the port side. Witness Government will, to use an Americanism, lowered a boat and boarding the junk o" the feelings animating the Latin took off four children, three women and
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HONGKONG, DECEMBER 1226, 1912
In these days of alliances, ententes, and
"sengo republics, and that it will endeavour to maintain the most friendly relations with its neighbours in the new world.. A pro- minent American citizen has gone so far as to advocate that the Monroe Duetrine be supplanted by the Pan-American Idea: in other words, to make allies, not enemies, of the Latin republics. He said that to build the Panama Canal and not make allies of |the Latin Americano was rank waste, but to build it and to make enemies of them was downright folly. It may be doubted if the Pan-American ideal is ever likely to be realised, but an alliance of three of the great States of South America, foreshadowed above, would be an important stop in that
direction.
The Russian cruiser Askold arrived in
understandings between nations reflecting port yesterday from Shanghai.
a community of interests more or lega
permanent, it is instructive to observe!
H.E, the Governor has given permis.
two men.
A CUSTOMS CRUISER FOR THE PHILIPPINES.
He said that though a trustworthy man
was at the head of the Chinese Govern- ment fresh disorders were still possible. Other Powers were more strongly repre- sented in China than Germany, which
must protect her own interents, and it could but be desirable for China that a Power like Germany, upholding the We learn that a contract has been made Integrity of China and the open door, between the Bureau of Customs, Manila, ¦ should be in a position to assist China P.I., and the Taikoo Dockyard and in the protection of German interests in Engineering Co., of Hongkong, Ltd., to places where they existed.. build a fast Customs cruisor for service among the Islands.
BRITAIN AND THE TIBETAN QUESTION.
LONDON, December 11th.
The vessel will have a yacht-like appearance, being designed with a cut- water stem, handsome stern, and two raking pole mests. Two large boilers will ful single-acrew machinery, and it is of Commons, Sir Edward Grey said that be installed, supplying steam to power- expected that a sped of 18 imate will be China, had not yet replied to
Replying to Mr. J. King, in the House
Sir...J.. attained. All the most modern auxiliaries Jordan's memorandum on the subject of will be fitted, including steam windlass, steaz boat warping capstan, steam
Tibet. The whole subject was under steering
gear, refrigerating plant, consideration, and would remain so until electric light and search-lights, and wire a settlement was reached. less telegraphy, and she will also be cquipped with quick-firing guns forward BATTLESHIP AND COLLIER
COLLIDE
how the New World is following the sion for two hen and four cock pheasants, and aft. There will also be provided two oxample of Europe, and how the associate gift of Mr. Ross, an overseer in the
service of the Water Authority, to be
placed in the aviaries of the Botanic
A roulette wheel seized at the Belmont
high-speed motor launches. Ample tions of nations which are being formed in
officers and men, and handsome quarters accommodation will be provided for Europe are, if not actually finding their _Gardens.
are also provided for executive officers. counterpart in the two Americas, at least
The building of the vessel is being suggesting that the time when nations were content to stand alone has passed. Until Club, Shanghai, in August, has been rapidly proceeded with, and her com to-day the United States was practically found to have had an electrical device,pletion should be looked forward to with the dominant factor in the life of the whereby it could be manipulated. An peoples of North and South America. The crowd of the ewindle is published in the Colossus of the North, as it has been Shanghai Municipal Gazette. termed, Elled the picture. When it enun-
A young soldier belonging to the Duke ciated the Monroe Doctrine the United of Cornwall Light Infantry has lost his Statas practically took the whole of the life by drowning at Kowloon. How bo southern continent under its protection, fell into the water is not known. It is a and played the part of mentor to the sad coincidence that the deceased's two numerous republics which have been estab-brothers were drowned in a submarine. lished South of its borders. When these republics were struggling for existence and
Engineer Commander John W. Figgins, serving with H.M.B. Newcastle, China for recognition it was no doubt comforting Squadron, has been reappointed to that. to them to know that the great Power ship on her recommission for further ser in the northern continent was ready to afford vice in China waters. He was originally them protection against aggression from the appointed to the Newcastle in May, 1909, Old World, but these republies ure no longer and has, therefore, been longer in that in their puling infancy and have acquired ship than any other officer. a dignity which comes of years, and they are
interest.
as
THE NEW GERMAN ADMIRAL Admiral Count Spce has arrived in the East to succeed Admiral von Krosigk Squadron. Admizal von Krosigk was a Commander-in-Chief of the German
passenger homeward on the German mail steamer this week. He will probably take up a command at home.'.
AN IDEAL HUSBAND.
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A wireless message reports that the battleship Centurios, while undergoing steam trials in the Channel, collided with
an unknown steamer. The latter sank. The Tenturion's bows were damaged, and she is returning to Devonport,
LONDON, December 11th.
LATER.
The vessel with which the Centurion collided in Plymouth Sound was a small and unknown collier, which disappeared
in the darkness, a search for her being. fruition. The collision took place at 0:0
Meanwhile 6,000 men are out, and the congestion is increasing. No fewer than 80 ships are held up in the Tyne alone, and furances and other industries are closing down.
LATER.
Ten thousand men are idle on the North-Eastern Railway, and there are some fears that men on other railways
are preparing to strike, as they are citing various grievances.
In the House of Commons, Mr. McKenna said that the Government were considering the application by Knox for & reconsideration of the magistrates' decision.
The Mayor of Newcastle is mediating in the railway dispute.
seut.
THE CANADIAN NAVAL CONTRIBUTION,
LONDON, December 11ths. In the House of Connors on Tuestiny Mr. Bonar Law asked when an oppor- tunity would be given the House to Express its appreciation of the contribu tion of the Dominions to the Navy.
Mr. Asquith replied that the Govern- ment recognised the desire and the duty There were SONIC accessions to the of the House to give formal authoritativo strikers' ranks yesterday, the mon chiefly expression to the feeling of warm appre- belonging to the Northern section, but ciation (cheers) and heartfelt gratitude the men at Leeds, Darlington, and York (cheers) which had been aroused in the have not yet joined. The prospects of a Mother Country by the splendid patriot- settlement are brighter..
ism and liberality of their fellow- citizens and fellow-subjects overseas in the Dominions. He thought, however, that it was proper and only, respectful to defer action till Mr. Borden's proposal had been considered and discussed by tho Canadian Parliament. (Cheers.)
Seventy per cent. of the blast furnaces are already diminishing their work, and several collieries are closed.
At a meeting at Gateshead it was resolved to appeal to the Executives of the Unions for a general strike, and to demand the removal of the locomotive
superintendent.
The Company have taken out many summonses against men for quitting work
without notice.
THE HOME RULE BILL.
HOUSE ADJOURNS,
LONDON, December 11th. The House of Commons passed Clause 37 of the Home Rule Bill, safeguarding the pay, pansions, and terms of servico 6f the Constabulary, without a division. Clauses 33 to 41, inclusive, were also
Mr. Bonar Law concurred.
He was
sure that the Colonies would appreciate
Mr. Asquith's statement.
ascertain how far Canadian labour or
Mr. Keir Hardie asked Mr. Asquith to ganisations had agreed to the offer.
Mr. Asquith said that that was a mat- ter entirely for the Canadian Parliament. (Loud-cheers)
[FROM THE "MANILA TIMES."]
THE PRESIDENCY OF THE UNITED· ·
STATES.
WASHINGTON, December 2nd. Legislation changing the tenure of the President and providing pensions for retired presidents and their widows was offered in the House to representatives to-day and there seems to be a good pros passed by majorities exceeding 120. pect that it will be enacted: One bill Debating Clause 42 of the Bill. Bir provides that the term of the President shall be increased from four to six years Rufus Isaacs moved to delete the pro-and limits all to one torm. The recent vision that the Irish Parliament should campaign helped to make sentiment for meet in September, 1913, and substitute to be ready to approve such a measure if this proposal and President Taft is said
"that they meet eight months after theit is presented to him. passage of the Bill.".
The House adjourned.
THE NEW WIRELESS --REGULATIONS.-
LONDON, December 11th. Captain Shepherd, of the str. Winifre- dian, has been arrested on a charge of omitting to arrange efficient communica tion between the bridge and the wireless
operators.
THE CROWN JEWEL MYSTERY.
LONDON, December 11th. The Lord-Lieutenant déclares that
this morning in thick weather. The nothing is known in Doublin as to the Centurion was making 15 knots, and it replacing of the jewels. entirely by Messrs. Crawford & Co. through her bows, other damage also preparations undertaken is stated that her anchors were driven have been made to secure as striking a being sustained. No one on the Centurion
mise-en-scene" as possible for Oacat Wilde's great play. The scenery of Act
was injured.
PROPOSED BOY SCOUTS" EXHIBITION,
The other bill provides that liberal pensions shall be paid to retired presi- dents and to their widows. This project has been discussed for some time, but the offer of the Carnegie foundation to pro- vide the money has excited much criticism and resentment-and-largely increased the chances of passing the measure. Opinions vary as to whether the retired presidents should continue to have any part in the Government.
PRESIDENT TAFT'S WARNING TO THE POWERS.
WASHINGTON, December 3rd.
A warning to foreign Powers not to discriminate against the products and trade of the United States was sounded in the message sent to Congress to-day by President Taft. Ever since the enact- ment of the Panama canal bill fixing the tolls to be charged it has been attggested. that the European powers retaliate by legislating against American products and the message of the President is the answer to that threat.
The President appeals to the members of Congress to hold national policies above partisanship and to labour to main- tain open markets abroad for American goods and trade. Foreign Powers are warned that discrimination against the United States will be met by discrimina tion against them
LONDON, December 11th. General Sir Robert Baden-Powell
To-day's message was preliminary to announces that it is proposed to hold an several others on domestic topica and on. exhibition by the Boy Scouts of the declared that everything was satisfactory the subject of general relations abroad Empire in July Prince Arthur of and encouraging. Connaught would be asked to review is them at Birmingham.
an
1 is particularly noticeable. It represents THE INDIAN VICEROYALTY. no longer content to accept the relation- Another splendid development invest with assive pillars and arches treated a very imposing vestibule winter garden ship of small brothers. The United Statesment in the Philippines, says the Manila almost entirely in black. The effect pro-
LONDON, December 11th. may be a larger brother and an elder Times, is promised in the recently
duced is, at once simple and beautiful,
The report that the Viceroy of India brother, but, as republicanism is supposed organized and incorporated America and in keeping with the spirit which
actuated the pioneer of the Aesthetic (Lord Handinge) is taking up to connote liberty and equality as well as Philippine Company,
Composed of a movement. All the furniture used in this appointment in England in 1913 fraternity, the more important of the group of well-known business men and act has been specially made for it and South American republics are inclined Kansas City, Detroit, Cincinnati, In- Attention is called to the fact that it is
baakers of New York, Chicago, St. Louis, will be on sale after the last production. authoritatively denied. to accentuate the element of liberty and dianapolis, Minneapolis and other cities the excuption of the handsomely carved
particularly suitable for local use. equality. Moreover, the South American it proposes to interest itself in the William and Mary chairs used in Act 3
With SUFFRAGETTES' NEW MANŒUVRE republics now feel absolutely secure from development of the products of the which have already been privately dis Old World aggression, and consequently Philippines,
LouDON, December 11th. The Suffragettes have adopted Dew The Right Hon. Henry Chaplin, M.P., It has a capital stock of posed of, the rest of the furniture used they feel that the protection of the United 10,000,000 pesos, fully subscribed and its Wm. Jack & Co. have provided hand-
in the play will also be on sale. Messrs. tactics. States is not only unnecessary but repre- members are capable of furnishing any
They gave false alarms of fire whilst hunting with the Anytchley sents an attitude which is no longer the further capital that may be needed.
some fittings and control the lighting in London yesterday evening. One arrest Heands, was thrown at a fence and arrangements.
was effected,
LONDON, December 11th.
SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO MR. CHAPLIN
fractured two ribe,
THE NEUTRALISATION OF THE PHILIPPINES.
WASHINGTON, December 3rd. Representative George Burgess, of Texas, to-day introduced & joint résolu tion of Congress dealing with the p posed neutralisation of the Philippi The resolution authorizes the Present of a treaty which will guarantee the to consider with the Powers the question neutrality of the Philippines for the pro- when one is formed in them. tection of an independent government
The resolution was referred to thatain mittee on foreign relations
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