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TERY HERIOUS FIGHTING."
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THE PROPERTY LEVY,
LONDON, March 12th. A message Trom Berlin states that the Federal Ministers, under the Presidency
ALLEGED ESPIONAGE BY A GERMAN.
MAGISTER FAL HEARING RESUMED.
At the Magistracy yesterday before. Mr Hazinid, Karl Boettner, 28, described as a clerk, and i native, of Germany, surrendered to his heil of $500 answer four charges brought against in under the Defences (Sketches Pre- of Count Bethann von Heilweg, havention) Ordinance, 1895. discussed the proposed increase in the solicitor, prosecuted, and Mr. W. E. L Mr. P. M. Hodgson. Assistant Crown Army, and approved the principle of a Shanton defended. special property levy,
Herr Rudolf Martin, a well-known publicist, estimates that the Kaiser's share
Major Tulloch, of the Gabral Staff, was further cross-examined by Mr.
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Sir Charles Eliot returned yesterday from a visit to the Coast ports, travelling on the Hailin
The annual meeting of the Hongkong Missionary Association will be held in St. Paul's College to-morrow, at 3.15 p.m.
A new arrangement has been made at the Magistracy whereby all the opiam cases will be taken on special days, three days a week in one Court and three days in another.
Leave of absence on private affairs, to the United Kingdom, has been granted to Colonel J. M. Irwin, D.D.M.S., South China, from 8th April to 30th September, 1913, with permission to visit the United States.
Mr. K. Takahashi, representing the Japanese arm of Yamatoya, famous throughout the East. for shirts, pyjamas &c., is on a short business visit to the Colony and a double-column announce ment will be found on page 4.
West-end restaurants, and is making rapid strides in popular Invourit called the "black dingon tea," a product of Formosa. It possesses a flavour which,
the 7th when the messenger left.
Official despatelies show that the fight ing at Nigrita has been very serious, thore being numerous casualties on both sides.. to the palates of its devotees, far surpasses Governments have taken the matter that of China tea, How this delicacy was discovered is described in a picturesque in hand and are sending commissions to Oriental legend. Picking tea leaves in the spot his garden one day, a peasant had his. attention involuntarily drawn to the fragrant odour emanating from one of the tea plants. More closely examining the shrub he foundĒ make coiled round the stem. Receiving this as a felicitous omen he hastily picked the leaves and had them mads into tea, which, to his joy, he found to transcend in flavour that of all other teas.
"AUSTRIA'S PROTEST AGAINST SERVIAN ACTION.
It is stated in Vienna that the Austrian
Krupp's to 2596,600, and Prince Henckel donnermarcks to £508,000.
GERMANY AND FRANCE,
FRESS COMMENTS.
LONDON, March 12th, The article in the Koelnische Zeitung,
Hongkong shops, showing Stonecutters and the Naval Yard. They are prac tically similar to the photograph of Stonecitters taken by the defendant Yes.
Holding up a card, Mr. Shenton said: That was bought for ten cents next | door --Quite possible.--
This one cost 15 cents being colonced.
mentioned is yesterday's telegrams, ie much commeated upon in Germany and It shows. Mount Davis and the position France. The German Press generally on Belcher's-I can't zoo Folcher's.
Well, you see Mount Davis there-It's meant for Mount Davis. 1 cannot 'swear
a beautiful black Government has taken steps in London supports the Koelnische, as having given.
with a view to inducing the Powers collec. tively to demand from the Government at Belgrade an explanation as the reason for the despatch of additional troops to Durazzo, after the Ambassadors had agreed to recognise the independenes of Albania.
Yesterday the boys of St. Joseph's College were assembled in the College Hall for the purpose of making a pre sentation to the Hev Father G. M. Špada on the occasion of his impending de
parture from the Colony. A few so voirs were subscribed for by the menberk of the Apostleship of Study and their fellow students. The greater part of the school was present, and the hall was taste- fully decorated for the occasion. Master
A message from Belgrade says that the Austrian Minister has protested against the despatch of Servian troops to the assist ance of the Montenegrin: at Skutari, and requested their recall. M. Pastes replied that Servin was compelled to assist the Allies irrespective of the fate of Skutari. THE ALLIES AND MEDIATION The semi-official Bulgarian journal Mir says that the Allies have ecided to accept the Spada. At the conclusion of the the mediation of the Powers, on the basis reading of the address, Master J. M. Braga prested Father Spada with the of the conditions laid down in London memento subscribed for by the hore of plus an indemnity, hostilities to continue the Senior Division. Similarly presentanwhile.
Sequeira read an address, which was prettily illuminated with red, white and blue ribbon attachments. The address set forth their feelings of appreciation of
tions were made by Masters O, Musso and
F. Collace, who acted on behalf of the boys of their respective divisions. The pleasant ceremony concluded with an address by the recipient of the present tions, who thanked the students of St. Joseph's College most cordially for their highly-appreciated gifts and said he took leave of them with much regret.
SHAMEEN NOTES.
[FROM OUR CANTON CORRESPONDENT.
AUSTRIA AND RUSSIA.
an opportune warning to those Germans to it. It is so far in the distance that it who are eager to wou the affections of bas ao value. France, but they point to the King's Speech, and Mr. Asquith's remarks in the British Parliament as proving that there is no reason to believe that the situation
will become serious.
The comments in the French Press are
moderate in tune and point out that France has been always devoted to peace. She had never questioned the right of Germany to arui. All France claims is the right of self-protection;
The Temps says it is the old story of the wolf and the lamb with the differenes that the lamb in 1813 has no fear that it will be devoured.
THE VISIT OF THE PRINCE OF WALES TO GERMANY.
LONDON, March 12th.
A Berlin mesange states that the news of the visit of the Prince of Wales to
But Mount Davis does appear in that panorama -You say it is. I do not know.
Witness stated that if the photograph. from which the postcard was copied were enlarged it would not be of any value.
Here is a photo by A Ling: · De "you consider it valuable-Yes, quite useful.
It is a contravention of the Ordinance.
Here is a photo showing the Naval Dockyard. Do you consider that a val able one?—Yes.
His Worship remarked that the Naval Dockyard was not a fortification.
Mr. Shenton It is a question of argu ment. The Naval Dockyard is where the submarines are.
Mr. Hodgson-Not all of them Some are outside
Mr. Shenton-I am told it is a common thing for Japanese to come in there and photograph submarines,
His Worship having quoted the section, Mr. Shenton asked if the Naval Duck-
Major Tulloch-No. Mr. Shenton-The photograph would be valuable in time of war I
His Worship-The legislature shoald have said so.
Mr. Shenton-The legislature should have said rouch more.
The Austro-Hungarian and Russian Germany was most favourably received Fard came within the term field work Governments have issued an identical everywhere, and His Royal Highness is communication stating that the recent useured of a most hearty welcome. The exchange of letters between the Emperor Tageblatt states that the visit is a happy Francis Joseph and the Tsar have again symptom of the friendly relatione to-day shown that the events in the Balkans have between Berlin and Londen to which not affected the feelings of friendship Ministers have referred, and concludes between the two Sovereigns, and that the that only on Monday Mr. Asquith spoke maintenance of peace continues to be of the development of, trustful Anglo- their aim. The two Governments conse: German relationa. quently decided that the purely defensive measures taken in the frontier provincca were no longer necessary,
Austria-Hungary · is accordingly, re-
The new waterworks scheme is progress ing and the jetty opposite the British Con-
been built to protect the pipes running sulate is nearing completion. This bas
into the river and also to serve as aà landing stage for the machinery, etc, beducing the troops in Galicia to the normal it will also be a great boon to Shameen, standard, and Russia is dismissing the as it will enable launches and houseboats
reservists due to be dismissed last autumu. to come alongside at low tide, which is at present impossible
making pessible the final obliteration of the Austro-Russian discord.
The semi-official organ, Fremdenblatt (Vienna) welcomes the demobilisation on The Dalles Comedy Co. presented the frontiers as indicating an improve "Charley's Aunt," preceded by a cartainment in Austro-Russian relations, and raiser, on Saturday night in the Canton Club Theatre. There was a good andience, the recognition by Russia of the sincerity though not so large as on the previous of Austria's policy in the Balkans, thus evening, and this old-time favourite did not fail to amuse as much as ever. It is a great pity, however, that the play was. cut so much. To one who has seen it often it could not fail to be disappointing, and one cannot help thinking it must be one of the poorest in the Company's repertoirs. The last act was hardly recognisable. Mr. Dallas as the old solicitor and Mr. Geoffrey Guise as the apposed Donna Encia from Brazil, where
NATIONAL MILITARY SERVICE..
LOED ROBERTS' INDICTMENT OF
TERRITORIALS.
LONDON, March 12th. Lord Roberts, in a vigorous address de
the nuts come from, were exceedingly livered before the Associated Chambers of good, and kept the audience in a con- Commerce, on National Training and the tinual state of laughter. The two girls, Amy and Kitty, did not have much of a Territorials, emphasised that the latter part, but it was performed creditably by: Miss Hallatt and Miss Compton.
as at present constituted could rever be The International Bowling Competition efficient. He pointed out the havoc in the Canton Club is proœding just now and several of the matches have been caused by the lack of training as ex- Just before nine o'clock last night, played. In the first games the British emplified in the French Wer and in the Pederson, the brakesman who has for team beat the Swiss, the Germans beat the many years been employed on the Peak Swiss, and the Germans beat the Amer present war, and urged the vital necessity tramway, was taken suddemy ill at the Mr. Classen of the German team, who h
cans. Fine scures have been put up by for a proper Army supporting the Navy lower station. Me lical aid was sum-made 296 in one alley, and by Mr. Shera When that was achieved he would pass nored and he was afterwards conveyed to of the Americao kam, who made 276 in the Government Civil Hospital,
one aller.
On Tuesday, the Americans the remainder of his days in quiet. Bowl the Britishers.
A Cosmopolitan Ball was recently given The emphatic donial given by the Prime at the United Club, Bangkok, in honour Minister in the House of Commons to the of the local St. Andrew's Society, and in appreciation of the generous entertain suggestion that Great Britain in certain even-mont the community has received at the tualities is under un obligation to send a hands of the Society year after year." large armed force to operate in Europe-a. suggestion to which allusion was made in this column a few days ago—will doubtlasa be welcomed in Germany and at the same time contribute to a clearer understanding of the much discussed wilitary problem of the British Isles. In usually well
Great informed military circles in Britain it seems to have been understood, that Great Britain is placed under some obligation not only to put the Navy at the disposal of her friends and allies but also,
The trooping programine for 1913, 14 shows that the 8th Rajputs go from Houg kong to Secunderabad, the 40th. Puthans
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from Alipore to Hongkong; 74th Pun of opium in his poseersion was fined $1,250 A Chinery convicted of having 13 taels. in certain eventualities, to furnish a
jabis from Lucknow to Hongkong And yesterday by Mr. Hazeland. large expeditionary force.
The case the 128th Baluchistan Infantry from hypothetical case, shall we say recently Hongkong to Fort Sandeman.
A ina who appeared before Mr. Mel bourne yesterday on a charge of wasting mentioned by the Times military correspon
water at Queen's Road West was luce dent was that of a war between France and
fifty cents. Germany, and upon it he reated the argu another performance last night before s ment that it was practically impossible for good house which included H.E. the Great Britain to provide an army which Governor and Lady May, and well purposes and for war in Europe. Additional performances. Owing to a change in their s
shipping arrangements the Company's interest is lent to this topie by the remark season will be extended to include Monday ably outspoken article published in the evening next.
A CINEMATOGRAPH TRAGEDY
LONDON, March 11th. A Paris message states that a cine- nafugraph explosion occurred at Mont Conn Le Neuf, and the audience, com posed mainly of children, became panic. stricken, with the result that seven were killed and 10 injured.
Twenty-one men were proceeded against by Inspector McHardy on a charge of gerebling. The keeper was fined $25 and TSAWS DOMESTIC MISFORTUNES. the reminder $2 each.
LONDON, March 12th.
A later message from Berlin states that it is now announced that the Prince of Wales does not visit the Court or Berlin on this occasion, but goes to Stuttgart to see his mother's relations.
It is officially stated that the Prince-of- Wales is going to Germany for a few weeks' study of the language incognito,
After visiting a few places he will stay at Stuttgart as the guest of the King and Queen of Wurtemberg,
THE MILITANT SUFFRAGETTES,
THREATENED INTERFERENCE WITH THE BOAT RACE.
начальный
LONDON, March 12th. In consequence of a threatening Suf fragette raid, the Oxford and Cambridge boathouses are guarded night and day and the course will be carefully patrolled by police boats during the race." It is expected that the King and the Prince of Wales will attend the race.
THE LATEST DEVICE.
The latest Suffragette device is to send unstanped letters containing a halfpenny to prominent people. If the letter is
accepted a foe of sixpence is payable.
MEETING BROKEN UP
A Suffragette meeting, at which Mise Kenny was the principal speaker, was broken up at Nottingham. The windows were smashed and the platform stormed, friends to escape from the rear. The police assisted Miss Kenny and her
BRITAIN'S NEW GUN.
His Worship-We will not go into that. Cross-examined by Mr. Hodgson, wit ness aaid that defendant must have known he was taking a photograph of a fortifica.
raph of a fortifie tion,
The statement made by defondant in answer to the charge was read. He said that the guns would not show on the focal plate.
This concluded the case for the prese- cution.
Defendant said he was a clerk in the He was employ of Meyering & Co. engaged for Shanghai, but came from there. to the Colony in October last. From 1897 to 1002 he attended a mercantile school in Germany, and afterwards served- with three firras. Before leaving Germany he did the regulation military training, serving as a volunteer from let October, 1968, to Iss October, 1800, when he was engaged with howitzers. He was stationed at Strasburg and not in a fort. Since he came here in October last ho gad taken many photographs in Hongkong and he produced a book containing the photo graphs he had taken. Before the 26th January be had never been stopped from taking photographs, nor had he wen told that there were any parts of the Colony where he could not take, photographs.. Witness then detailed the events of the Sunday morning in question. He went
vùb alone, going through the filter beds and proceeded till he reached the pathway that leads down to Pokfulam Rond. He had his camera and stand with hin witness stated that he took the photo- graphs from the places that he did because they gave pretty pictures. While taking the photographs he was accosted by Indians, who took him, and his camera, to the fort, An Indian officer opened one of the sheaths and witness told him he had spoiled plate. Subsequently he was taken to the Police Station, where he LONDON, March 12th. waited the arrival of Major Tulloch. · Hé wrote to Major Tulloch and to the police The British Army Estimates include for the return of bie camere, but was provision for a new gun to destroy informed that it was detained pend- airships.
ing the decision of the Officer. Com- manding the Troops. On February 1st he was arrested and his residence searched, all his private corres. pondence, photographs and used plates being taken away. Witness had no dark ructu and no appliances for developing photographs. From the pathway one could see right into Belcher's Fort,
DEATH OF A CRIMEAN HERO.
LONDON, March 12th. The death is announced of Lord Tredegar, who served in the Crimea and rode with his regiment in the Balaclava Charge in 1854.
DEATH OF CANON CHRISTOPHER
Losnos, March 12th. The Rev, A. M. W. Christopher, reckor
Mr. Shenton questioned witness as tu his purchases of postcards and photo- graphs.
Mr. Hodgson said he would admit all these
should be equally serviceable for Imperial sustained the high merit of their previous Wills charged a Chinese with A St Petersburg telegram says that the St. Aldate's, Oxford, until 1905 and that one can get the defences of Hongkong.
stealing a quantity of clothing. Defen- dant pleaded guilty, but the case was ro Tsar's daughter, the Grand Duchess an Hon. Canan of Christ Church, Oxford, manded to allow him to recover the stolen. articles.
Tatiana, is suffering from typhoid fever
since 1899, is dead.
3r. Shenton-It is interesting to know
for ten cents.
Tha hearing was adjourned until this morning.