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Estimates in future years, unless the poried of acute rivalries a rapid scientific expansion through whichi are passing comes to end. Woll might it be asked, " Could any progress be more stupid? Philosophers have been asking this question for generations. Now that it is being asked by responsible states
A telegram from Tokyo reports that the Diet has been prorogued.
The Rev Copley Moyle and Mrs. Moyle leave for Home to-day by the & O India, owing to Mrs. Moyle's continued ill-health.
Two men named C. Goble and Stinson arrived from Home by the English mail this weeks to join the Heng kong Police Force..
, the world any begin seriously to ccnsider it. Jon RUSKIN, one of the most far-sighted en of his time, wrote this in the year 1802: The fear whieh France
The Rev. J. Kirk Moonachie, who and England have of each other costs ench arrived in the Colony this week to take WING & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. nation about fifteen miljons sterling over the pastorate of Union Church, will annually, besides various paralyses of com- conduct the services on Sunday morning merce; that sum boing spent in the mann-and evening. 5 facture of the means of destruction, instead of means of production. There is no more
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chun was wrecked on Mareli' 20th near Santchaho station. Six people were in. { jured.
Mr. W. Stewart, on leaving the service. of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company, was presented the other evening with a gold watch and a set of gold studs as a slight token of esteem from the staff. Mr. D. A. Purves made the presentation at the recreation room in the presence of a large gathering..
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AVIATION DISASTER IN
·JAPAN,
TWO LIEUTENANTS KILLED.
TOKYO, March 28th. A sur sentence was imposed by Mr.
The first aviation disasters in Hazeland at the Magistracy yesterday upon a coalie who was unusually trucu-Japan occurred, to-day when let. It appears that he with two others Lieutenant Tokuda and Lieutenant
was in charge of a military truck laden with wood, and as they rested, a riesha Kimura met their death at passed in which was an elderly woman.
Tokoro-
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THE SURRENDER OF ADRIANOPLE.
CELEBRATING THE VICTORY.
The official Servian account of the capture of Adrianoplo says that Chukri Pasha opened negotiations for the sur- leader of the fortress to Servia.
T'ho
Commander of the Servian forces, how very declined to enter into negotiations
as ho was not the Commander-in-Chief,
The Serviane occupied the forts to the
man troops surrendered to them.
THE SIEGE OF SKUTARI.
Colonel G. D. Chamier, C.M.G., who was C R. A. South China Command, reason in the nature of things that Frane from 1908 to 1911, has been appointed The defendant struck the woman in the zawa while flying to. Aoyama, where north-west. The Danube Division advan- Colonel in charge, Royal Garrison Artil ricsha, and when Inspector Dymond, who the members of Parliament had eed towards Karagateh, where the Otto-
ery Records at Dover.
witnessed the occurrence, asked the defon- dant what ho did that for, the latter re-been invited to witness their skill.
A Parseval airship, flying over Plied with the most filthy language. His
Tokyo, came in contact with a high Worship ordered the man to pay a fine of 250,
wire and capsized, but was not damaged.
to
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An armed robbery is reported from Shanghai Street, Yaumati, on Thursday night. Two men armed with revolvers. entered a house and after threatening the inmates went off with clothing and jewellery to the value of 840; /
II.E. THE GOVERNOR.
TO GO ON SROLT LEAVE,
His Excellency the Governor. proposes, if encumstances permit to take four months' leave at the beginning of August
ho visit England.
He will travel az Siberia, and has been The final of the championship of the honoured by an invitation, conveyed Shanghai Golf Club resulted in a win verbally by the Imperial German Consal for Mr. H. R. Honeyman over Mr. R. Aby direction of His Imperial Majesty the Lawson. This is the second occasion on
German Emperor, to be present at the which Mr. Honeyman has won this Grand Review of the Imperial Guard at honour, having last year defeated Mr. J. Berlin on the 1st of September. B. Ferrier."
The news of the surrender of Djavid
Pashn was prematare. Djavid Pasha offered to surrender on condition that he
retained his sword, but he afterwards changed his mind, and negotiations are proceeding.
A message from Sofin says that huge rrowls assembled in the streets
Wednesday night. There were continuous
on
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THE CHINA LOAN.
IMPORTANT STATEMENT BY SIRejoicings and enthusiastic demonstra- tions outside the British, Russian, and French Legations.
EDWARD GREY.
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While an Indian constablo stationed at
Sheko was cleaning his revolver on Thurs- day a cartridge which had accidentally been left in was discharged, the bullet entering his wife's arm. She was taken to the hospital, where her injuries wore attended to.
At the Magistracy yesterday a boy was charged with causing a nuisance to pedestrians in Pedder Street. It was
stated that the boy was selling newspapers and he rushed at people. This was a
nuisance about which many people had boy and let him go.
never rose, and though a search was made by the police and by the crew his body
friendship while each has his hand on a
Philatelists will be glad to hear that revolver! Mr. CHVROUILL's proposal made the new Taisho izme of stamps is expecteri last year and repeated in his latest speel, to be ready for sale by August 1st,
The that all the Powers should take a naval Japanese Government recently invited holiday" for twelve months is attractive competitors to send in designs for the new in its way. But if the Powers devoto stamps, and the competition is now closed." The number of competitora is to strengthening their armies the money they would save on naval expenditure, said to reach 565, two of them being not much is gained for the cause of foreigners. Peace. The readiness recently shown by the German Government to agree to the ratio of 16 British warships to 10 Germa, lias been regarded in many quarters as simply a temporary expedient to ease the financial strain which has been so enormously in creased by the recent measures for the augmentation of Germany's land forces. Whether this bo the motive or not, is not. a matter of firet importance, It is a distinct step towards putting an end to what Mr. CHURCHILL has rightly called the "evil and insensate folly of what is now taking place all over the world." Once standard is fixed, subsequent arrangements for its gradual reduction may be possible. GOLDMAN-On March 21st, at Shanghai, Some end there must be, sooner or later, to
to Mr. and Mrs. M. GOLDMAN, I BOR. PUGH.-On March 21st, at Shangbai, the this stupid game of beggar-my-nigh
Bausible person cau wife of Mr. ELLs Puron, of a daugh- bour," and no ter,
disagree with the view that concerted DEATH.
to arrest this evil and in READ-On March 21st, at Shanghai, affort
PHILLIS, infant daughter of Mr. and sensate folly should surely be, as Mr. Mrs. H. H, READ, aged 13 months.
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was not recovered.
SIR F. PIGGOTT.
We understand that, notwithstanding all that has happened of late, Six F Piggott, late Chief Justice of Hongkong, will be engaged to draw up a Constitu- tion for the Republic of Chiua.
TODAY'S REGATTA,
The Royal Hongkong Yacht Club
Regatta takes place this afternoon.
Canton have sent entries for three events, the Challenge Cup, Pairs, and
Open Fours,
17entries, while the Nathan Cup should be very keenly contested.
LONDON, March 28th, In reply to a series of questions on tho China loan in the House of Commons, Sir Edward Gray said: I realise the the refusal apparent hardship involved in
tion Government, pending the negotia
The Bulgarian Government has decided to distribute to the poor of Adrianopis 100,000 francs' worth of Boug, and 30,000 francs worth of salt, sugar, and other foodstuffs.
of t
General Ivanoff telegraphs that the for the issue of a reorganisation | Commander-in-Chief has received the lonn, to give approval to the enterprises surrender of Chukri Pasha, and had which British contractors desire to under-appointed a Commandant of the city to take in China, as far as it would fåcan an maintain order. General Ivanoff outers advance of money to the Chinese Govern- Adriannople to-morrow. ment, but I am as fully convinced now as when the Government embarked on the policy of co-operation with other Powers
tageous to British trade and industry, since in my opinion is is the only means whereby Chinese credit can be securely established, and conditions in China
A Requirm for the fallen at the siege and a Te Deum for the victory will bo celebrated throughout Bulgaria
morrow.
BULGARIAN SUCCESS. AT
CHATALDIA.
It is announced: from Sofia that the
The Ewo Cup outrante are Taikoo, P.W.D. and Ewo, and should prove
Bulgarian advance guard at Chataldja on more closely contested race than last year.
The sailing race for this Handicap rendered favourable for industrial enter Wednesday drove the Turks beyond Classes of the RH.K.Y C. and C.Y.C.prise in the future. I am not prepared, Karasu. The town of Chataldja is now will start at 2.50 p.m., and that for the therefore, to re-consider the decision to in the hands of the Bulgarians. One-Design, Hayward Hays and Gael exclusively support the authorised British MONTENEGRO DISSATISFIED. Classes at 3 p.m., instead of at 3 and 3.10
group. If this policy fails and there is
Heuter learns that the Austrian Minis- p.m., as originally advertised.
unrestricted competition to lend money, ter at Cottinje has communicated to China must reconsider the whole situa Montenegro the Powers' decision respect. tion, but I fear it will result in coming the northern frontier of Albania
CRICKET.
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A fatal accident occurred at the Wing on wharf on Thursday evening. As a Chinese was walking along the gangway to the steamer, he overbalanced and, fall. ing over, struck his head on a projecting.
This league match will be played to-day petition between the different countries to as affecting Montenegro. This caused beam before he entered the water. Hon the H.K.C.C. ground at 2 pm. The got a political advance for easy loans on such surprise that Montenegro urgent- following will play for the CC.C.-improvident terms. The Government has y wired to the British Government
This intention of dissociating itself for confirmation. RO
arrived on from the other Powers still approving Wednesday. It appears that Montenegro the policy which was the basis of the Re- only gets a strip of water across Lake organisation Loan negotiations, and we Skatari and on each shore, what Mon- do not think that ill-secured, ill-employed tericgro describes as insignificant, a few loans would be advantageous to British kilometres under water. interests, even if made by British financiers.
The new despatch vessel Alacrity, which has been commissioned at Chatham to take the place of the old Alacrity on the China Station, was to leave Home for Hongkong three weeks ago. The officers appointed. to her include:Coromander Archibald Cochrane, in command; Lieutenant W. H. Leeke, first and gunnery offer, Lieu tenant G. J. A. Miles, navigating officer; Engineer Lieutenant A. G. Archard, Sub- Lieutenant R. Grenfell, Staff Surgeon G. M. Easement, Gunner A. J. Allum and Boatswain Wetton Webber.
The monotonous reiteration by the legal
H. H. Tayler, L. A. Rose, W. H. Vivcash, G. A. Hancock, J. V. Brags, E. L. Brage, R. A. Carvalho, R Pestonji, W. H. Warrener, J. D. Noria, and L. Basa.
U STAFF AND DEPARTMENTS.
The following will represent H.K.C.C. (A) v Stoff and Departments to-day, play to start at 2 pm on Military ground:-T. E. Pearce (Capt.), W. C. D. Turner, C. C. Clarke, W. E. Warbur ton, J. S. Lloyd, D. E. Dually, R. N. Antlerson, Lt. Baison D.CL.I., R. F. Long, A. N. Other, A. H. Crew.
KCC R.E.
At Kowloon at p.m. to-day :~~ K.O.C.-J. H. Mead, W. E. Dixon, F. J. Wilkie, G, Wolf, L F. Townend, Capt. Wood, W. T. Elson, J. C. Brown, and W. L. Weaser.
LONDON OFFROM: 131, FLaut Srazer, B.O. Powers of. Europe co-operating now for Bentlemen on settling day at the Sum. De Rome, Eng.-Lieut. Smith, P. W. A.
The Daily Press.
BONGKONG, Manon 29th, 1913.
mary Court of "Has your Lordship got a day and their mournful countenances as his Lordship, willing, yet perforce ueable, to oblige, announces that the cast mast stand over for a week, is invariably enlivened by one or two little jokes or witticisms. Yesterday Mr. Lewis, with a reproachful : glance at Mr. Davison opposite, indignantly observed that his friend had locked up his principal witness, and he could not therefore go on
many months with the object of preventing the hostilities in Turkey widening into a great. European war, and we would fain indulge the hope that this friendly co operation on a matter of such vital interest to Europe may create an international utmosphere favoumble to a more general and complete understanding upon questions of international concern which will render possible some agreement natting u përi d to the oil and insensate folly" on which He would have to ask for an adjourn Mr. OBURCHILL has so eloquently and forcefully expatiated.
The French mail of the 25th February was delivered in London on the 25th March.
ME. WINSTON CHURCHILL's masterly review of the naval situation, published in our yesterday's isenc, ins doubtless been read with the despost interest, Since he has presided over the Admiralty every important speech Mr. CuencaILL has delivered has raised him in the satimation not only of his countrymen, whether at Home or abroad, but also in the estimation of the whole world. As representing the greatest naval Power in the world, a position which is to be maintained by Great Britain, at all costs, his utterances onthe naval position
Vice-Admiral Sir Alfred Winsloe necessarily command world-wide interest.
declaration of policy and the account aves by the P. & O. mail steamer Indic he gives of the measures that are being inken to maintain the expremacy of the British fleet, express determination and confidence in every fine, and leave the reader convinced and satisfied that the great imperial interests which are menaced by any serious reduction in Britain's naval preponderance are being carefully watched and safeguarded: The end of this.race is not yet in sight. There is no prospect, Mr. CHERCHILL tells us, of avoiding large nd continuing increase in the Naval
His
for Home to-day.
A junk was wrecked on the rocks off Loungshawan, near Salkung, three days ago, but no lives were lost.
P
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HONGKONG CRICKET LEAGUE.
The following is the table up to date
CLUB,
D. Hongkong B 12 11 Graightgowne 149 Civil Service Kowloon
RGA.
116
·Hongkong "A". 10. 8 Staff and Dejt 11 RE
H.E. Police
6.
10
Essas 30-
14
A wie mazita 3 points, and a drar 1 point;
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JAPAN'S FINANCES.
CRITICISM AND COMMENDATION BY THE "TIMES.””.
LONDON, March 28th,
The Montenegrin Minister in London. says "For the lose of 15,000 killed and six months of economic paralysis we are given a valuoless strip. I do not know the view of my Government, but I fear the worst."
BRITISH NAVAL ESTIMATES.
LONDON, March 28th. A special article in The Times relating
On the debats in the House of Commona to the passing of the Japanese Budget discusses the financial situation, and con- on the Naval Estimatca, Mr. A. H. Lee, siders is in satisfactory, the whole, Unionis, M. Poe Barcham, argued despite the heavy burdens imposed on the that it was necessary to commence at least country.
It commends the wise determ additional dip this year. Even then, mination to reduce the debt, and the well- and counting New Zealand's ship, ve conceived retrenchment already carried would only just have in 1916 a mugin out, and says there does not appear to be of 18 to 10 compared with Germany. eny substantial reason for the late pes Nothing less than two keels to ons inchid- simistic rumours, nor for the depreciation
ing the Dominion ships was really sufficient.
of Japanese securities. The latter umatter concerned the people of England, not only on account of their large investments but because it is important than our Japanese Ally should be strong financiadly as well. as from military and naval standpoints..
mest. Mr. Davison, whose conscience was not visibly affected by his friend's
MR. CHURCHILL'S SPEECH. reproach, smilingly consented. Mr. F. X. d'Almada asked that a case in which he
MIXED EXCEPTION ET GERMAN PRESS. was interested should go over for a week.
LONDOy, March-28th.. The other side had kindly supplied him with particulars, but they were as long as
a musical play which
Mr. Churchill's speech is received in that (indicating with a broad sweep has achieved great popularity in London It ascribes the decline in enthusiasm and Berlin favourably only by the Liberal practically the entire length of the large attracted to the Theatre last night a favour formerly accorded Japan to the pres
The Conservative newspapers solicitors' table), and the translation of ercwded house to witness its presentation
hey yards of documents" would take by the new Bandmann Opera Company short-sightedness of certain of the Japan reject the suggestion of a close year for a considerable time. Mr. Mason askel The play was very well staged. These Executive Departments, and instances shipbuilding as either Utopian or a de- for an afternoon to be fixed in another costumes were striking and original, the failure to make effective the award
liberate attempt to stir up German Radical case, and his Lordship, being assured that the dances dainty and effective and the given by The Hague Conference over a
opinion against the German Nayal policy.
The annual sports in connection with it was a short ease and that it would not choruses and songs, for the most part, decade ago relative to British properties It is pointed our that the proposed year's
St. Stephen's College are to be hekl on Monday next at Happy Valley.
For obstructing the thoroughfare at the Star Forry Wharf two riosha coolies were at the Magistracy yesterday fined $1
pause would enable the overburdened
provoked by the curious antics of Mr. Lequired under old Treaties, and also the Victor Gouriet as an amorous Roumanian withdrawal of the right of British vessels British shipyards to catch up the arrears · nobleman and our old friend Mr. Alfred to share in the coasting trade and the of work, but would mean the closing down Erith, as a shy young man," who koot onerous regulations imposed on Insurance of the German yards, which are suffering
take long, suggested that it should he were well received. Plenty of mirth was heard the same afternoon. This was apparently a little too early for Mr. Mason, however, who informed the Court that his client could not be there that afternoon, being, in fact, in prison,
the audience well amused throughout the evening.
Companies.
from precisely the apposite complaint.