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as that between Afghanistan and the Gov- proment of India. This is the position that Sir Joan JoRDAN's note was designed to maintain, and that was, it was supposed, recognized by the Premier's statement, though subsequent events show that, what-
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hours in the stocks was the sentence vester- day imposed by Mr. Hazeland at, the Magistracy upon a Chinese convicted of stealing fittings from street lamps at West Point.
Two dead Chinees were picked up by two Hongkong fishing juaks outside the It is thought that they may harbour.
{TARÕUGK JAÚINE'S AGENCY.] THE BALKAN WAR.
THE PEACE PROPOSALS. The Powers have decided to do nothing.
(THROUGH EBUTER'S AGEMUT.]
THE HOME RULE BILL
ULSTER EXOLUSION AMENDMENT REJECTED,
LONDON, 1st January. Interest is revived in the Home Rule
|True, the Chinese garrison has evacuated have bren washed overboard in some of concerning Turkey's proposal that theyBill by Sir Edward Carson moving the
{THROUGH BRUNE'S ABINGT,]
TIBET AND MONGOLIA,
PROPOBED ANGLO-RUSSIAN PROTECTORATE OVER TIBET.
LONDON, January 1st. Renter's correspondent at St. Peters-
Lhasa, and has been repatriated, but they the vessels which came to grief in the should take some action to promote peace. exclusion of Ulster from the Bill. He burg telegraphs that the Novoye Vremya
squall of last Friday.
Meanwhile the Ambassadors at Con.
refused to consider any compromise, and publishes & telegram from Urga to the uttered a grave warning that that night effect that the Buriat Djorjieff has arrived
from Lhasa and nanounced the declara
He
yielded to sheer force of necessity rather
At the Magistracy yesterday Charles then to any instructions from Peking, and their departure would probably have taken Laubourg and H. Falster were charged place just the same no matter what policy by Grace Hooper, Hollywood Road, with had boon decided upon in Peking. The behaving in a disorderly manner in her situation at Lhasa was thus cleared up, but house. Laubourg was fined Să and the in the meantime, China's efforts on the other man was ordered to pay 325.
astern frontier have never been abandoned, and now they are being pushed on more vigorously than before, so much so that it is now reported that General Kv and admission into the country, under the that the Turkish attitude is inßueneed be simply demanded to remain where she Tibet would be protected by Rassin and Chiamdo, which is unmistakably on Tibetan on 26th ult, by the French mail steamer/the attitude of the Army, which demands; and especially by its rotten finance. | arrangement the Dal Lama would grant
stantinople are urging moderation and crophasise the necessity for Turkey would be the last time the position of tion of the independence of Tibet and recognising the present situation.
Reuter learns that M. Daneft, the Bul. Cister would be considered. Never with the accession of the Dalai Lama.
out force could Ulstermen be compelled declared that he is empowered to to break the corenent of resistance, and
negotiate a treaty between Tibet and it would mean chaos and confusion in Mongolia and also to approach Russia Ireland. He affirmed that Ulster had with a view to an agreement whereby
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A party of fifteen Chinese, who were landed at Dover from the Calais mail steamer Engadeine, have been refused Aliens Act, and were sent back to Calais
Pas-de-Calais.
Sir Charles Eliot, G.C.M.G., Principal of the Hongkong University, has paid a' visit to Nanking, and at Shanghai a reception was given to him by three namely, the Commercial, Educational and sections of the International Institute,
Religious sections.
garian Delegate, and Reshid Pasha met privately on Monday and discussed the whole situation, earnestly attempting to arrive at an understanding. It appears
the retention of Adrianople,
Bulgarian circles in London declare that there have been many desertions from the garrison at Adrianople recently, PROGRESS AT THE CONFERENCE.
waa Ulster had nothing to gain by the Great Britain. In the event of such an
How would the Government stand if they refused to accept the Bill and proceeded to fight?
Mr. Asquith declared that he never belittled the magnituds of the opposition It is officially announced that at in some parts of Ulster, but the amend- Wednesday's session the Peace Conferencement meant wrecking the Bill and was an discussed the counter proposals submitted absolute veto. Mr.Asquith asked if the Bill by Turkey, and an agreement was reached were submitted to the elceforate what would on certain points." Discussion on the then be the attitude of Unionists: The others was adjourned until Friday.
Government was entitled to an answer
to the protectors duty free trade, the ex- ploitation of natural riches, the constru tion of railways, telegraphs, etc.
AMERICAN MILLIONAIRE DEFYING THE LAW.
KXTRAORDINARY SCENES IN NEW YORK.
LONDON, January 1st. Reuter's correspondent at New York telegraphs that Mr. William Hockfeller.
who is wanted as a witness in connection
The Turkish counter proposals were:-to that question. The Bill was dealing with the Money Trust investigations, was To cede all occupied territories westward with Ireland as a whole and had inserted besieged at his mansion in Fifth Avenue
Through failure of legislative action drawn between the two. The horder re- gious west of Tachieniu are largely a No English automatically has become the official language of the courts of the Man's Land, inhabited by races of Tibetan Philippines from January 1. The old ex extraction, but practically independent tension expired on that date and no other under the government of their own chief action having been taken the original tains, and owning only a shadowy allegiance provision of the law became effective.^ (taking the form of periodical tribute";
A theft is repórted from Cameron missions which prova more profitable Terrace, Kowloon. In the early houre of remain Turkish, subject to the rectification of Cistermen. ultimately to the sender than to the re New Year's morning someone aparently cipient) to Peking or Lhasa, and a religious climbed the back wall and entering an subservience to the DALAI LAMA, though open door at the rear of the house even this last-named attribute is not always removed clothing from several rooms, the present, as some of the tribes belong to value of the articles stolen being over heterodox sects. This fact explains the $100.
triking differences to be found in various.
The Allan Wilkie Co., who on their
of the villayet of Adrianople, which shall in it safeguards to protect the minority by a host of detretives with subpenas, As good citizens and but Mr. Rockefeller, Fke a mediacynl of the Turco-Bulgarian frontier to be loyalists they should accept the legislation baron, is being guarded by unmerous ro- thiners. The doctor declares that he is Mr. W. Redmond also acknowledged the ill, but there is a general impression that negotiated between Turkey and Bulgaria of the Imperial Government.
he is avoiding the giving of evidence. alone; Albania to be autonomous, the
LABOUR PARTY LOYALTY. Powers settling its boundaries and politi-seriousness of the opposition and was cal organisation; as Crete was en depot prepared to go to any limits to meet it
LONDON, January let. with the Powers the latter must be con provided it was not inconsistent with the
maps of the province of Szochunn-in some return visit to Hongkong after a success suited before any decision can be arrived principle of national self-government. the whole of this tribal country is assigned ful tour in the North, open at the Theatre at thereanent; as regards the Aegean The speaker added that he was not influen-
to Tibat, while in others it form the north- western corner of Szechuan. It was in this No Man's Land that some of the late CHAO EH-TENG's most useful work was
on Monday with "A Bunch of Violets, bave added "Trilby" to their bill in place of "Lady Windermere's Fan." The company play Trilby " on the last night
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The feel-
The agenda of the forthcoming Con- ference of the Labour Party emphasizes Islands they belonged to Asia Minor anded by the danger of civil war.
ing was just as strong over the Church the importance of party discipline and it was impossible to cede any. Turkey was
Act of 1888, and he believed that as soon contains recommendations to ensure the. prepared to discuss questions concerning
as the Protestants found that no attacks loyalty of members, them (apparently meaning reforms) with were made on their rights and liberties BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ASIATIO
IMMIGRATION, the Powers.
they would accept the legislation and give their valuable services to the govern- ment of the country,
Mr. Bonac Law said that North-East
LONDON, January 1st. The Right Hon. Mr. Summers, the
Viceroyalty at Chaugtu, he was gradually. bringing these regions into the regular
THE COURT CARDS.
The Allies have replied that the cession Acheme of Chinese government. All this
Seldom has there been a show in Hong-of territory westward of Adrianople must shows why China regards this frontier territory as her lawful pray, and even if she kong which has evoked so many genuine comprise all and not only the occupied had officially replied to HIS MAJESTY'S expressions of enthusiastic appreciation MINISTER in the seass attributed to the and delight as the little party of seven territories. To this the Turks yielded. Ulstermen would rather accept foreign Premier of British Columbia, in his New Packing's pronouncement, and had given entertainers who perform under the The Allies refused to admit of separate government then submit to Nationalist Year's message to the people, expresses. the most solemn assurances as to the soubriquet of The Court Cards. It is a negotiations in reference to Adrianople, rule. If the Bill were submitted to the himself most hopefully that the Dominion internal independence of Tibat, she refined entertainment, and to lovers of All negotiations must be with the Allies as country and approved he would in no wise Government will accede to Columbia's a whole. The Turks yielded to this." The encourage resistance in Ulster, but if the request for legislativo interdiction of music it should appeal very powerfully:
He says that would, in all probability still · refuse
The two-indies of the party posses beauti. to admit that sho FI9 precluded
ful voices, and in their varied parts they objected to the rectification of Government attempted to force it against Asiatic immigration. from continuing her border raids and from achieve great success. The male members frontier proposal as too vague and asked her attempts to bring under definite
are all accomplished actors and vocalists, the Turks to submit a definite boundary Chinees rule the headwaters of the Yangtze and both on individual and collec with a cap at the next sitting. The posi- and all the country to the east of it. tive merit they would be hard to surpass tion of Crete was
a matter between Although an aggressive move in that direc- The original and elaborate costumes of
Turkey and the Powers. The Allies would too, make a very tion might not be objectionable in itself, the entertainers,
possibly approach the Powers later, bat the
eye. and would, in view of the practical forcible appeal to independence of Chiamdo and Draya is not an indifferent turn" in the Turkey must relinquish all rights to the whole of an extensive and extraordinarily island forthwith. The Allies insisted on
involve no appreciable loss to the Lhasa
There
It was
the will of the British people he would Canada and the Empire should tell China. assist Ulstermen in resisting. The success and Japan that "wo are prepared to accept the same prohibition against our of their resistance was certain. unnecessary to shoot down British sol
people as we propose to place against diers. If twenty or thirty people were shot by British soldiers there would be theirs. We can easily develop commercial an outery that the Government business relations with them but not social such
and economic intercourse,” would be driven from office.
Mr. Winston Churchill said the latest
Government, the historic dash on Lhasa } varied programme and the party is on the cession of the Aegean Islands. Be-Tory threat was that Ulster would secedo
the stage practically the whole of the time, eliminating the wearisoms weits garding the points on which the Turks had not yielded, the Turks said they sometimes experienced in similar shows.
would ask for fresh instructions from Constantinople.
The Allies have assented to the Turkish proposal regarding Albania
It is a long, hearty laugh from cem mencement to termination, and should not be missed. The choruses and un- accompanied quartettes are most effective, while the individual items are of great
conjuring inter merit. There is also lude which is carried out to the mystifica
It is generally noticed that the langu- tion-and appreciation of the delighted spectators. The show appeals to every age of the Ottoman Delegates on Wednes taste, and is rendered particularly plea sant and enjoyable after a long run of day was much more conciliatory regard-
We can recommend, this
and the ing Adrianople, theatricals. entertainment as pure, artistic, musical,
shared by all who have had the pleasure
to Germany., (Unionist uproar.)
Lord Winterton asked: Why say Ger many, First Lord of the Admiralty? What will they say in Berlin ?
The Speaker called Lord Winterton to order, but the hon, member continued to describe Mr. Churchill's reference to Germany as deliberately provocative.
AN UNFOUNDED RUMOUR.
LONDON, January 1st.
It is officially stated that the announce- ment of a Conference of Unionist leaders on Tuesday evening is without founda- tion,
DEATH OF AN M.P.
LONDON, January 1st. The death is announced of Mr. J. W; Summers, Liberal M.P. for Flint Die-
Mr. Churchill, continuing, said he was talk of bound to, call the attention of the House trict.
ment by the Conservative leader as in- of witnessing the party's efforts. There as the capital was abandonêd,
The Balkan Delegates recognise that dicating his idea of the proper conduct is a change of programme each night, and the last performance will be given this Company has been far below their deserts the advice given to Constantinople has imperial statecraft," added Mr. Churchil} evening. The patronage extended to the great progress has been made, and that of Ulstermen "This is the latest step in but this is due, of course, to the fact that
well booked up with at this season of the year residents are already had a good effect, being reflected amid Ministerial cheers, Mr. Churchill private engagements in the more moderate attitude of the concluded by saying that the Government Turks. The atmost friendliness prevailed was still ready to accept a settlement, the during Wednesday's sitting, though assent involving real sacrifices on both occasionally there was a sharp discussion, It is stated that the conferences on Wed- nesday proved that the union of the Allies was closer than ever,
:
INTERNATIONAL RUGBY
LONDON, January 1st. Twenty thousand people witnessed the Franco-Scottish match on New Year's
in the beginning of 1910 is suicient to show the latout danger in any such forward For the present, however, that more. danger does not arise: the veterans under General Ku are bat a alight sprinkling in the expeditionary force, which, according to all accounts, is composed of raw recruits who are badly equipped and have SIK EDWARD Giaz's-recent statement in no stomach for fighting. CHAC EAH-raNG's the House of Commons that no reply to Sir success was m` la possible because, with his JOHN JORDAN'A note of August 29th last brother Viceroy of Szechuen, he had no has yet been received from the Chinese financial difficultes: General YIN, the Government shatters any hope that may Commander-in Chief of the present expedi. and witty, an opinion which will be autonomy for Macedonia with Salonika and the country to so remarkable a state- have been formed of China recognizing the tion, however, is reported to be practically independent status of Tibet, and proves without funds, while his soldiers are given that CHAN PINO-Carn's statement as to a free hand in looting the lamaseries, the grant of internal autonomy was more proceeding that will probably bring on them Sir JOHN JORDAN'S severe reprisals. In spite of General Ko's wiadow-dressing. memorandum, it will be remembered, took advance, we do not Took for any striking the form of a protest against the attempt results from the present expedition. to dragoon Tibet into becoming an integral part of the Republic; it maintained that China's position vis-à-vis Tibet was that of suzerain; and made it plain that Great Britain would be compelled to regard seriously any further attempt on the part of China to subvert the position established by the Treaty of 1906. Suzerainty is, it, is
LONDON, January 1st. trus, usually interpreted very differently by
The bodies of two still-born children
Tuesday was the last day for forming osch of the two States bound by such a relationship, and it is doubtful how far, the were found on a vacant piece of ground
the panels of doctors to work the Insur- ance Act. Although doubts and hesita term applies to the loose and undefined at Taumati on Wednesday. historical relations between China and
tions were still apparent in some quarters, A GIFT TO THE NATION. Tibet. The Treaty of 1906, however, restored and telegraph communication
it appears tolerably certain that a suffi LONDON, January 1st. coupled with the 1904 Agreement between with Tokyo and Yokohama is again
In the House of Commons, Mr. Asquith cient number of doctors will come forward, ranch, 6-2, Great Britain and Tibet, leaves no reason normal. able room for doubt as to the position in
We direct attention to changes made Assembly, and, finally, all Officials would announced that Sir William Hesketh to supply the majority of panels. which it was intended to place the two
At Los Angeles Luther McCarty knock- countries with regard to each other; Tibet in the time table on the Tientsin-Pukow pay a formal call upon President Yuan Lever had offered the remainder of his cording to the latest reports London is
railway, as well as to the rules governing Shih-kai.
In Hongkong the Chinese community lease of Stafford House as a gift to the amply covered.
The debate in the House of Commons
ed out Al Palzer in the eighteenth round. was to be free in her internal administration, the booking of sleeping accommodation. joined the European community for the nation subject to certain conditions. The but all her foreign intercourse was to be Particulars appear in the advertisement first time in celebrating the New Year Government greatly appreciated the on the Lusurance Bill has been postponed The contest was described as the heavy-
the western calendar. effected through and supervised by Chins of the Chinese Government Eailway according to
that is to say, the relationship between Administration with respect to this line Business was generally suspended, and a generosity of Sir William and were con
noticeable feature of the day was the sidering the matter. extensive display of the Republican Bage theden countries was to be much the same printed on our first page..
The body of an unknown Chinese was found in a side channel at Quarry Bay on Wednesday.
The French mail of the 3rd December was delivered in London on the 1st January.
The Japanese landlines have been
THE NEW YEAR.
CHINESE OFFICIAL CELEBRATIONS,
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd of January were proclaimed New Year holidays, by the Chinese Government and all Official Departments, were to close on these days MONTENEGRIN DISSATISFACTION. for general purposes. The official New
Reuter's correspondent at Cettinje wires Year ceremony was announced to take
place on the 1st of January in the Pro- that the report that Austria may oppose sident's quarters, where the Military and the cession of Scutari to Montenegro has Civil Officials were instructed to assemble
The programme excited general resentment. at 9.30 in the morning. announced that the Premier
Year the Country, would convey a who would reply. Grand Luncheon Greeting to President Yuan Shih-kai, would follow; then the Cabinet Ministers was to receive members of the National
sides.
The amendment was rejected by 204 to
197 votes.
THE BRITISH INSURANCE ACT.
THE SUPPLY OF DOCTORS,
Ac-
Day. The referee was Mr. Baxter of the English Rugby Union. His penalising the Frenchmen was constantly booed, and he was mobbed at the conclusion of the match, Troops surrounded the team and the referee and saved them from injury. Stones and sticks were used by the crowd, which was inceneed at Scotland's victory.
AUSTRALIAN LAWN TENNIS.
LONDON, January 1st. -Beuter's correspondent at Wellington
the Australasian lawn tennis champion- telegraphs that in the trial rounds in ship singles Parke beat Beamish 3-6, &-2, 1-6, 6-1, -5, and in the doublen Parke and Dixon
at Beamish and Lowe
THE PRIZE RING,
LONDON, January 2nd.
as Mr. Lloyd George is suffering from a weight championship of the world and
is a practical disbarment of Johnson. chill.