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object that such a question comes ill from those who converted the sacred enclosure into a cavalry barracks in 1900, but we can at least plead necessity for our action, whereas the prosent proposed secularization can be described as nothing but considered vandalism. Even if the Oriental prototypes of JEAN JACQUES ROUSSEAU cannot permit sacrifices and prayers to Heaven, or if the PRESIDENT of the Republic cannot repre. stand there, a lone man, as the
of the people in the way sentative that the EMPERORS did, wo can still see no reason why the whole should not he
antiquity of China, and as a relic of the days of ber former grandeur when countries as
THE RECENT WHISKY ACTION TELEGRAM TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS.
His Honour the Puine Judge, Mr. Justice Gompertz, has notified the parties of his decision in the action taken by Messrs. A. S. Watson & Co., Ltd., Alex- andra Buildings, against the Wing Ch to recover 8975, the price of fifty cases of Watson's "E" whisky delivered. The evidence given in the case, which was heard on the 13th November, was to the effect that the whisky was ordered by a man whom the plaintiff company thought was in the service of the defendants as buyer, whereas in reality he had been dis missed a few days previous to his giving
claim,
(THROUGH PEUTER'S AGENCY.] THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS,
THE "PEACE OF LONDON."" The luncheon given by the Lord Mayor at the Mansion House to the Peace! brilliant Delegates was attended by a
Mr. Asquith, in the course of a speech, assemblage. smphasised that he was not ashamed to
His Lordship non-suited the plaintifs, would come to be considered one of the proudest leaves in London's laurel crown. with costs.
(THROUGE KRUTER'S AMENIT.]
{THROUGH REUTE) AGENCY.]
BRITISH NAVAL AMENITIES.
populations, France was determined to
LONDON, December 20th. in listening to the wishes of the subject
ensure respect to her interests in Labanon.
Upon a motion to adjourn the House and Syria. There was no foundation for of Commons in order that the Bridgeman the insinuation that Ango-French discord affair might be discussed, Lord Charles had arisen on the subject. Great Britain
Beresford said that Vice-Admiral Bridge- had assured them that she had no politi-man had been notoriously unfriendly to
in these regions, and cal aspirations
him and objected to him (Lord Charles
preserved intact as a monument to the the order which was the subject of the call himself an optimist, and to declare France was determined to maintain the Beresford) being un Admiral of the Fleet. that the Peace of London"-ín time integrity of the Ottoman Empire in Aaia. Ho (the speaker) took up the case beenuso SERVIAN APOLOGIES.
a moat anxious feeling prevailed in the Reuter's correspondent at Vienna tele-Fleet regarding Mr. Churchill's methods,
the Austrian Minister at Belgrade and Lords. He asked whether Vice-Adusival
Order of the Bath or elevation as Admiral of the Flest if ho kept silent on Mr. Churchill's policy, which was one of bribes and threats, while he assumed both
The various Delegates made compliment. Graphs that the Servian Premier called on he having already dismissed four Sex.
ST. MARCEAUX & C.o, remote from Peking as Burma were laid under tribute for its materiale. To pass from great things to smaller, though none the
EXTENSIVE THEFTS OF COTTON. less significant, the passing of the dragon
An elderly woman and two girls were emblem is a loss that will mean a great deal to Chinese art and decoration, unless, brought before Mr. Hazeland at the as sceras not improbable, it finally survives Magistracy on Saturday, and charged $58.00 and remains irrevocably associated with with stealing a quantity of cotton yarn $60.00 China. Although the Manchu EMPERORS Valued at $14, the property of the Hong kong Cotton Spinning, Weaving and $63.00 sat on the dragon throne, wore dragon
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The woman admitted the theft, but the two girls pleaded not guilty.
P.B. Gerrard said that the company had lost about 20 bales of cotton within the last month or so. As there were many houses where spinning was done in Wanchai, the thieves had no difficulty in disposing of the cotton. In this case the old woman
girls in a basket. Whilst the girls went out to eat, she put the cotton into her basket, taking small quantities at a time. Although the girls were not so culpable as the woman, he thought they had guilty knowledge.
l
ary speeches, in which they expressed
themselves as hopeful of the success of expressed the regret, of the Government Bridgeman was offered the Cross of the
the mission.
Peace
His Majesty received the Delegates at Buckingham Palace on Saturday and conversed with them fox
half an hour.
ALBANIAN AUTONOMY SETTLED.
It is officially announced that the con- forence of Ambassadors has recommended to the Governments of the Great Powers the granting of autonomy to Albania with provisions * guaranteeing Servia.com. mercial access to the Adriatic; and that
to
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at the blunders of the individual military officers in the affair of M. Prochaska, the
Austrian Consul at Prizrend.
PEACE ADVANCED.
M. Poincare's speech is regarded as evidence of the amelioration in the executive and administrative functions general European situation while indicat. and even took charge during the man ing the possibility of mediation led by France in the erent of a rupture in the Peace Conference
ccavrca.
Mr. Churchill replied with some heat He said Lord Charles Beresford had made Reuter's correspondent at Paris tele number of most gross insinuations, that the cause of peace has made great reiterated that Vice Admiral Bridgeman's graphs that it is semi-officially announced hoping to disquiet the public mind. He
message from Vienna states that Austria having decided to come into line said he knew of no differences on expert with the other Powers in urging modera- matters apart from the ordinary dis tion wards Turkey.
th points much satisfaction is expressed anent the decision of the Conference of Am- bassadors, which is regarded as endorsing Austria's standpoint.
two instances may be traced in many other was in the babit of taking food to the the Governments have agreed in principal strides within the last forty-eight hours, resignation was due to health alone, and matters-a notable example is the attempt, a fow months ago, to abolish the celebration of Confucian anniversaries--and in all there is the same danger to be feared. One of the most precious assets any country cau be endowed with is a well storied past, a past rich in the histories of great and noble men. No country is saved or becomes great by its lows or commerce or military prowess alone; there must be behind all these a true national spirit and a feeling D'EPERNAY of pride in one's country, and this applies
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His Worship said in view of fact that a great deal of stealing had been going on, he would have done otherwise, and deterrent. hoped that it would act as a He sentenced the old woman to two months hard labour, and discharged the younger defendants. He suggested that with especial force to a State made up of notices of the conviction should be posted heterogeneous elementa, as China is. Ain the mills, lot is said about patriotism in China nowadays, but it is mostly patriotism of a very effervescent sort, differing widely from the spirit that animated the legionaries of ancient Rome or the conscripts of modern
Japan. Such a sentiment can be founded
MAN IDEAL HUSBAND." This great play from the pen of Oscar Wilde was
THE PEACE CONFERENCE. The Peace Conference adjourned on Saturday night after two hours' sitting, The questions of the Greek armistice and the re-victualling of Adrianople were discussed. They will be discussed again when the Conference resumes on Monday afternoon.
An official account of the Peace Con-.
The Delegates of the Allies yesterday plainly intimated to the Turks that the delays must end, but optimism prevailed when the Conference adjourned.
cussions between his colleagues. He had no recollection of his threatening to resign, and repeated that Vice-Admiral Bridgeman, with the highest zeal, ex- hausted himself in his duties." He wrote BULGARIAN PREPARATIONS. to his colleagues on November 25th saying Renter's correspondent at Sofa wires he was depressed about his health after that in the Sobranie the Minister of two attacks of bronchitis in two months on top of appendicitis. Mr. Churchill Finance in requesting a three months vote on account said that thanks to the added that he felt that he would not be favourable placing of Treasury bonds
doing his duty to keep Vice-Admiral abroad the army was well supplied with Bridgeman at the helm in these serious
repeated for the third ference states that the Turks asked for arms and ammunition and able to contimes, and he was satisfied that he had
evening by talented local amateurs. There time at the Theatre Royal on Saturday only on a belief in the real nobility and
was again à crowded audience, practical high standing of one's country, and for that every available soat being utilised, and there is a better foundation than an ever the play, presented with the object of constant realization of the glorious deeds assisting local charities, was evidently a that have been accomplished by one's coon-financial success. The performers again try in the past, of the heroes in thought acquitted themselves with distinction, and action that she has produced, and though owing to the i-elated return of a of the many vicissitudes through which sction of the audience to their rats after the first interval, there was a hitch in sho has passed and yet emerged
the second ct. The ladies in the caste safe in the end. In all these materials were the recipients of many bouquets. China is rich in almost every corner
of her domain there
monuments attesting
will
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the fact that RETURN OF THE ALLAN WILKIE-
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the re-victualling of Adrianople as a condition of negotiating with Greece. The Allies considered that the question had already been settled by the armistice, and
forence. The Turks replied that they therefore outside the scope of the Con- must therefore refer the matter to Con- stantinople.
Reuter learna that the Turks asked for
tinue the war for six months. Tsar Ferdinand in an
armyder consulted the highest interests of the
Navy and only done his duty.
praises the troops for their memorable exploits and exhorts them to profit by the respite and prepare for fresh efforts.
TURKISH ARMY SURRENDERS. A message from Athens states that the Turkish army at Mitylene surrendered.
The Greeks in Epirus have captured
the re-victualling of the besciged towns in Goritza after forcing the fortified passes. the interests of humanity,
FRENCH PREMIER'S IMPORTANT SPEECH,
M. Poincare, the French Premier, in a
SOUTH AFRICAN POLITICS.
LONDON, December 22nd. The Right Hon. Louis Botha has re- constituted the Cabinet, which includes
Mr. Benar Low said he understood that Vice-Admiral Bridgeman quite recently threatened to resign if Mr. Churchill insisted on carrying out his views.
Mr. Churchill replied-He never made such a statement to me.
AUDIENCE WITH THE KING. Vice-Admiral Bridgeman had an audi-
ence with the King at Buckingham Palace on his retirement. It was prolonged for over an hour. Such interviews are only
AN APPOINTMENT. Admiral Troubridge has been appointed to command the Mediterranean cruiser squadron.
THE DEAD AMERICAN AMBASSADOR.
LONDON, December 21st.
An impressive memorial service to the Am- late Mr. Whitelaw Reid, U.S.
local patriotism as a national instinct
"On the coffin were wreaths sent by Their within the Empire from which it derivesbassador, was held in Westminster Abbey. its free constitution.
Majesties the King and Queen.
centuries ago these lands were already under her rule; in every province will be
It will be seen from an announcement speech in the Chamber of Deputies, dwelt Hon. J. C. Smuts and the Right Hon. A. for a quarter of an hour. On the 21st inst., at No. 20, The Peak, found temples dedicated to the memory of in to Mr. and Mrs, ERNEST T. WILLIAMS, some great man-from the Emperors YAO Mr. Allan Wilkie and his full London on the closeness of the agreement and the Fischer. The Hon. J. M. B. Hertzog is
[1452 a daughter.
and Suus down to TAENG KUOAN and Company, including Miss Hunter Watts, entente between the Powers on the Balkan not included in the new Cabinet.
The Premier in a communique de- MARRIAGES.
at Shang TsUNG-T'ANG-who devoted his life to the are returning bere early next month. trouble. He praised the initiative of Great On December 18, 1912,
Lieutenant RUPERT hai,
EGERTON service of his country and whom accordingly The Company appear to have had a LUBBOCK,R.N., youngest son
cupy the Theatre Royal for ten nights, of Ambassadors which had succeeded Hertzog suggesting that the Empire was late Henry J. Lubbock and of Mrs. his country lias delighted to honnue. These successful tour in Japan. They will of Britain in arranging the Conference nounces the recent speeches of Mr. Lubbeek, 65 Lowndes Square, London, to should be regarded as a priceless heritage. beginning on Tuesday, January 7th, in eliminating one of the principal causes only good to long as it was useful to VERA ISABEL, only daughter of Mr. and and might be made the means of develop The list of famous plays the talented of European discord. He believed that South Africa. He declares that the Mrs. G. R. WINGROVE, of Shanghai.
On December 18, at Shanghai, H. St. ing patriotism in its highest form when they company intend to produce during their
are being used, as many of them are, as stay is an exceedingly attractive one. Servis would adopt the point of view of South African nation can fully devolop
the Ambassadors. Ho understood that John WILDING, to Marie E. Klieno,
the autonomy of Albania would be con HONGKONG OFFIC: 10, DE VEUX ROAD O. Bhools, if only their traditions and The booking is at Moutries.
insisted upon and
stituted under the suzerainty of the LONDON OFIZOH: 131, FLAT STEM, E.O associations were
treasured. In neglecting the glorious
Sultan and controlled by all the Powers. traditions of her past, China is sacrificing
A port for Servia which would be free much to modern utilitarianism, but it may
and neutral would be served by an in- be that, when the first flush of reforming
LONDON, December 21st. zeal has subsided, she may realize that
ternational railway also controlled by
Mr. F. E. Smith, speaking at Dudley, nations, as men, do not live by bread
Europe with free transit for all goods including war stores, etc. There remained said that he and his colleagues on the Front Opposition Bench unanimously Red Force Officer Commanding,
of Mr. endorsed the tariff policy
that Bonar Law, who never said Lieut-Colonel A. G, Marrable, 1st Bn. Albania and many others, the solution of KOY.L.I.; Troops, 1st Bn. K.OY.L.L.; which depended on the result of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps, as available. negotiations between the belligerents, of
Blue Force.- Officer
Commanding, which it was impossible to forecast the the decision on the question of the Major G. W. Robinson, 25th "aniabis; issue. If unhappily & rupture occurred food taxes would be left to the Colonies, removed with full military bonoars. It Europe could not remain impassive. He never proposed to abdicate the was enveloped with the United States Troops, 8th Rajputs, 25th Pun bis.
Umpires are allotted as under-Red France was devoted to peace and was responsibility which the Home Govern-flag and then placed on a gun carriage,
The Baily Press.
HONGKONG, DECEMBER 23RD, 1912
alone.
it is stated that five Japanese were
arrested on Saturday afternoon
in
possession of a trunk, alleged to be full of forged Chinese banknotes, the value of which is unknown.
FIELD OPERATIONS IN THE NEW TERRITORY. Garrison Orders state that field opera tions will take place in the neighbourhood of Fanling on Monday, December 30th. The undermentioned troops will take part in the Field Operations:-
Force, Major R 8. Paul, 120th Balu- chistan Infantry. (Attached to 1st Bn. Gerald, Baluchistan Infantry, (Attached K.O.Y.L.L) Captain C. R. L. Fitz
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the delicate questions of the limits of
UNIONISTS AND THE TARIFF POLICY.
In their zeal to make all things new and to root out all vestiges of outworn traditions,
The Rev. T. W. Pearce will speak at ardent reformers often become guilty of regrettable excesses, and this seems to be the meeting of the Hongkong Christian proving true of the enlightened leaders of Union at St. Paul's College, this after
of China. However much we noon at 5.80. the Republits with their desire to be rid The dead body of a young Chinese male of all that reminds there of the recent child was found on the foreshore at Tai history of their land, we cannot but think kok-tsui. Death was apparently due to that they are making a grievous mistake in natural causes, their iconoclastic effort to blot out the past
resolved to work for peace, but she was ment always owed to the people. Mr. toto, and in overlooking the fact that there are many phases in the history of
preposals with- interests and rights and maintain the impossible for any Government to intro- their country that would be a glory and an
determined to defend wahesitatingly the Bonar Law pointed out that it would be to 1st Bn. KOYL.I.). Blue Force great traditions of France, safeguarding duce Imperial Preference prop inspiration to any land, That they should
Major T, F. H. Thompson, 8th Punjabia above all the sacred national honour out protracted consultation with the re presentatives of the Colonies, in order want to eradicate everything connected with the Manchu rule is intelligible, but some As some coolies were wheeling a truck (Attached to 25th Punjabis); Captain (Cheers. appear to want to do away with everything at Yaumati one of them tripped and fell E. A. Maude, 26th Punjabis (Attached that happened to exist in the days of the beneath the wheels of the truck, which to 25th Punjabis); Captain P. D. Saxton, The Socialist, M, Vaillant, said that that they should tell us authoritatively out of the policy. Mr. Smith urged any Manchu EMPERORs, irrespective of its passed ovar ais Ings and inflice injuries 26th Punjabis. (Attached to sth Raj the result of war would be a commanistic what they consider vital in the carringing chistan Infantry. (Attached to 8th Baj- igin. This is well illustrated by the that necessitated his removal to the host); Capt. G. H. Russell, 120th Balu- rising in France.
puts).
MOM. Deschanel retorted that in the event dissentient Unionists to avait develop posal to secularize the majestic Temple Fital.
The senior umpire on either side will of a European war all France would do ments and not divide the Party in a time
of crisis. We are informed that the Union allot duties to umpires as required. Um her duty. Teaven" by converting it into a school
M. Poincare, speaking in the Senate, Schools of forestry may be Church Committee bave received advice pires should sleep in camp on the night restry.
Special Ideas will be issued to all con- necessary in China, though we doubt that the Rey. Mr. J. Kirk Maconachie of December 29th-30th. General and whether they will prove an efficient agent has accepted the pastorate of Unioncerned. The Red Fores will not wear any gaid that the Balkans for the Balkan for the re-afforestation of the denuded Church, Hongkong. The reverend gentle distinguishing mark. The Blue Force will peoples was an equitable solution afford- hillsides. Be that as it may, why of all man, who has been for 20 years a Con wear blue patches. othere should this sacred spot, the centre gregational Minister in the Manchester of all that is purest and noblest in Chinese district, will leave England in February, religion and thought be devoted to the entering upon pastoral duties here on
March next. Chinese critics will doubtless purpose?
BRITISH DESTROYER ASHORE LONDON, December 22nd.
The congregation was composed of a most distinguished assembly, including members of the Cabinet, members of the Houso of Lords and of, the Houso
Commoris
Prince Arthur of Connaught repre sented the King.
The body of the dead Minister was
the escort being composed of cavalry and
Americans were present. Crowds watch- ed the progress of the cortège from the Embassy, to Victoria Station and respect- fully saluted it. The coffin was placed on board the cruiser Natal. Naval honours were accorded the dead Ambassador, minute guns being fired from H.M.S. Fictory, while the shipping had their flags half-masted.
infantry and a band of pipers. Many
AFRICAN EXPLORATION.
Lieutena
OMRON, December 22nd. At Urse has telegraphed so The British torpedo boat destroyer Berlin frosakania, in Belgian Congo,
Any persons desirous of seeing the fielding the surest guarantee of permanance operations ou December 30th, should firing on December 28th, or the field when peace was signed that it would rest Beuter went ashore at Haisboro (1). She that it has been proved that Chambezi, leave Kowloon by the 8.15 am train on on solid bases. Turkey would retain a those days..
considerable empire and would œet wisely
has 200 on board. It is hoped that she in Northern Rhodesia, is the source of
the Congo.
will be refloated at the next tide.