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the last impasse was reached in the negotia- tions, the Cabinet at Peking, in their despair, gave
its permission to the Provincial authorities to contract foreign loans on their own account, with certain reservations. Against this ill-considered means of defeating the Big Group, Sir Enware Gher's warning appears to be chiefly directed. If British contructors who desire to undertake enterprises in China of the nature indicated by the Foreign Secretary-ic, enterprises which would mean an advares of money to the Chinese Government-wish for corroboration" of
the Minister's pessimistic views on the subject, they may find them now in some of
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A similar notice appears - with regard to a site at Tai Shek Ku'in Kov- Joon with an area of five neres.
In their latest freight circular Messrs. Lamke & Rogge, of Hongkong, state tant the past fortnight has been fairly active, although owing to the scarcity of tonnage offering quite a lot of orders remain n
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HEAVY LOSSES.
(TUNOVDU, REUTER'S, AGENCY.]
THE BALKAN WAR
NEW ASPECTS OF THE STRUGGLE. The capture of Adrianople releasing 100,000 besiegers for the advance on 'Châtaldja and Constantinople is eaten-
SHANGHAI, March 30th. great fire took place on Saturated to have an important effect on the day night at Melchers & Company's situation. godown, lasting seven hours and totally destroying the godowns and their stocks, mostly of tallow,
the leading Chinese papers. Thelled, and rubes in consequence have wood, oils, and other inflammable thority to the Provimes to contract advanced considerably. Tonnage is moat material, including coal stacked foreign loans on their OWD. account difficult to obtain in any direction, even
is being strongly condemned, as defeat- at the remarkably high rates now ruling, behind the god o
and it is confidently expected that after Nowchwang has reopened (March 27th) when "liners" will have to confine them selves to their own trades, the absorption of tonnage occasioned thereby will help to further strengthen the market.
The death took place on the 7th inst., at Bournemouth, of Mr. Albert R. Brown, honorary Japanese Consul in Glasgow. Mr. Brown, who lived at Summerhill, Shandon, was a partner of the firm of Messrs. A. R. Brown, McFarlane, & Co., iron and steel merchants, and agents, for the Japanese Mail Steamship Company and the Marine Insurance Company in Glasgow. In recognition of his services,
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and no end of foreign complications is predicted if these loans go through. The Central Government appears to bave in timated to the Provinces that they must
themselven accept the responsibility for any diplomatic trouble which may arise out of these loans, and the Government is being strongly criticised for deliber ately forsaking its authority and ra. sponsibility, and thus laiting the country drift to its ruin. The argument is that authority to the Provinces to contract foreign loans is a direct encouragement to those which are now opposed to the entral. isation policy to advance their ideas of independence, while evideness of antagonism between the Provinces and the Central Government will inevitably lead to foreign aggression. All this beara out what Bir EDWARD GREY predicts will be the result if the policy governing the Re-organisa tion Loan negotiations should fail Though the Chinese Press continues to condemn the conditions which the Pig Group saak to impose, we gather from the comurrents on the subject of the contraction of foreign loans by the Provinces, that the b'g Re-organisation Loan is coming to be regarded as by far the least of the two
evils.
The English mail of the 1st March was delivered in London on the 28th March.
The death is announced at Kyoto of Miss Elizabeth Sowtery, who with two nieces carried on for some years a school for girls in Kobe.
An important notice by the Liquidator to shareholders of the Toerangie Rubber Company, Limited, is published among the new advertisements to-day on page 4.
A Chinese aged 35, of George's Lane, where a number plugaka coolice live, red himself by
pus herbs.
SIE EDWARD GREr's latest pronouncement on the China Loan Question, coming so soon after the withdrawal of American support for the demands of the interna- tional financial group, is as impressive as it is definite and consistent with the lins of policy adopted by the British Government from the very commence is ment of the negotiations. Bir EDWARD d Gas declared himself to be a fully convinced now as when the Government: embarked on the policy of co-operation, with other Powers that that policy is th only means whereby Chiness credit can b securely established, and conditions i Chins rendered favourable for industri enterprise in the future; and, therefore is not prepared to reconsider the decisi give his support exclusively to the author British group. In this he is governed ↑ the conviction that the failure of this po will result in competition batwoon + different countries to get a political a vance for easy loans on improvident terms." Who that knows anything of the existing circumstances in China will dispute the accuracy of that prediction? China has to chose between a Ke-organisation Loan the Sartuple terms,or disruption, and it be well, for China's own sake, if the P continue resolutely to adbers to the T to which they are committed. Many cations appear in the Chinese that the gravity of the situat
be appreciated. beginning to
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the Second Class of the Order of the Sacred Treasure was conferred upon him Mr. by the Emperor of Japan in 1008. Brown was the chairman of the executive of the Clyde training ship Empress, and intorested himself greatly in every move-
HONGKONG'S FINANCES.
A comparative statement of the revenue and expenditure for the period ended December 31st, 1912, appears in the Government Gazette. This shows that
the actual revenue was $8,180,694,08,
against an estimate of 87,077,488.00 Compared with $7,315,763.26, the actual revenue for the same period of the preced ing year au fucrease is shown of $980.108. The actual expenditure was 87,202,543, 25, against an estimate of $7,852,678,00, the previous year's total being
only 20,007,113.40.
hends which do not show increases of Interest and land sales were the two:
revenue, while in expenditure there nero increases under 13 heads and decreases under 10. The biggest increase in revenue was that of 8578,467.85 for "licences and internal revenue not otherwise specified," and the largest increase in expenditure
was $475,136.35 for "charge on account af Public Debt."
ST JOHN'S CATHEDRAL
The Bishop of Victoria was the preacher yesterday morning, and before his sermon
THE ALLIES DISSATISFIED. It is understood that the Allies are in no way, sutisued with the proposals of the Powers, which they regard ca ignor-
ing their victories, and they may deter mine to insist on treating with Turkey
direct.
{THROUGH KKOTEN'S ¿QUNUT.]
THE BURDEN OF ARMAMENTS.
THIS FINANCIAL STRAIN IN GERMANY,
LONDON, March th The German Federal Council has passed the Army and Finance Bills. The total permanent increases of expenditure during the next three years #re £10,800,000 and of non-recurring in- crenses £44,000,000. The peace footing of the army is increased by 136,000 $2, making a total of 805,560. The Federal Princes participate in the special levy of one-half per cont, on property. There VICTOR AND VANQUISHED.
will be also a special contribution of two Reuter has been informed that Bul- per cent, on incomes above 40,000 marks, gazia will not crase hostilities until The existing taxes, and duties will be Turkey has signed the conditions of peace increased. The stamp duty on company and considers that an advance on Chatal contracts and insurance receipts will be diu may expedite peace by compelling raised, and the rights of the State to the Turkey to acknowledge defeat. Bulguria, estates of intestates will be extended. An in the meantime, has communicated to unexpected feature of the financial pro- men the Allies her reply to the proposals of posata is the announcement that the new This demands that the permanent burden is so large that it met the Powers.
frontier shall be from Saros to Midia cannot be covered by Imperial sources of and an indemnity if she has to meet a taxation, hence a considerablo share must | portion of the Turkish Debt.
be shifted to the shouldørs of the Federal States, Reuter's correspondent at Sofia reports that King Ferdinand with his sons and
Bluejackets were landed from all the warships in the port, but they were forced to retreat owing to a burning stream of tallow which poured out into the river.
There
several escapes, and two sampan caught in the burning stream with most tragic deaths.
were
narrow
all
The conflagration menaced the shipping, two steamers being saved with difficulty.
orts
The line of fire at one time Generals Bavoff, Ivanoff and Petroff on
fered Adrianople and drove through the extended to 400 yards.
of Turkish prisoners to the
The loss, which is covered by insurance, is estimated to amount at least to Tis. 300,000.
Inasses
Military Club, where Chukri Pasha and his staff are interned. After a review of the Bulgarian troops the King received Chukri Pasha, who surrendered his sword, which King Ferdinand, with flattering expressions, returned.
Chukri Pasha
States, which, after the 1st April, 1915, must contribute annually to the Imperial Exchequer a sum equivalent to 1,25 marks per capita of the population in ad tition to the annual matricular contribution of
30 fennigs per capita. This money- the States may only raise by direct taxce on property, income, profits or inherit- ances, and an Imperial tax on the incre ment value of property will corne automatically into force in any State Turkish failing to introduce one of the foregoing
The orign of the fire is uncertain. According to one story a spark fell on the roof of a godown in which cargo was being worked. Another generals and officers of staff have arrived taxes. This is designed to prevent States story is that a lamp was overtumed at Sofia, accompanied by Eulgarian imposing an additional burden on the
amongst a quantity of tallow. The wind was blowing toward the river, otherwise many buildings would have been destroyed.
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY,]
TEMPTING THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT.
LONDON, March 30th.
to
and seven
officers in attendance. The Ottoman officers showed deep emotion when received by the Commandant, who praised the bravery of the defence of Adrianople and
cordially welcomed them. Chukri Pasha and the others were conducted to the residence allotted them during their captivity.
poor It is expected that the how matricular contribution will bring in 87,000,000 maks.
THE STORMS IN AMERICA.
LONDON, March 29th. The losses of the railways of Ohio and Indians have already been estimated at $15,000,000. The lusses through the closing of steel plants and mills will be immense.
THE POWERS INTERVENTION. The representatives of the Powers have made collective representations to Cot- tinje and Belgrade communicating the
the frontiers of Albanie and demanding at Dayton have greatly improved.
A later wire reports that the conditions
As an instance of the tempt decision of the Powers on the question of which the Chinese Government is exposed, The Times prints an extract from a letter' received by a well-informed house from Peking showing that the Standard Oil
Company offered a loan of $35,000,000 for
the sole rights of the exploitation of petroleum in Chine for a term of years.
DEATH OF A NOTED HIGHLANDER,
LONDON, March 30th. The death of Lord Archibald Campbell, brother of the Duke of Argyll, is no- nounced. Deceased, who was a partner in the banking firm of Coutts & Co., was on enthusiastic Highlander. He was at one
announced that the Chaplain, the Bov. H. Copley Moyle, would be absent. from the Colony for the next three months. The serious illness of his wife had never- gitated his taking her to England. The Bishop asked the congregration to remem ber her in their prayers. His Lordship then stated that with such assistance as the local clergy were good enough to give he would be responsible for the services and other duties of the Chaplain during his absence. During the month of April the Rev. C. I. Blanchett, of the Church time captain in the Argyll and Suther- Missionary Society, 30, Bonham Road, land Highlanders. would be his Assistant Chaplain. He also asked that they might be informed of any cases of sickness or others need ing special visits.
THE SILVER MARKED
We subjoin extracts taken from Messrs. Mocutts & Goldsmid's circular dated March 7th:
Ho has written a
number of works on matters relating to the Highlands
KING AND QUEEN TO VISIT. CONTINENTAL CAPITALS.
LONDON, March 20th. According to the newspapers Their Majesties King George and Queen Mary will make remonial visits to Paris, Ber-
AN OFFER WITHDRAWN.
LONDOS, March 29th,
the abandonment of the siege of Skutari,
It is now believed that the dead in Dayton will not exceed 200.
from New York states that The Montenegrin Government in an the conditions in the flooded districts
are appeal to the British people through slowly improving. The subsidence of
Reuter saya that Europe proposes to kill the rivers in the interior of Indians and Montenegro in order to create Albania. Ohio has increased the floods on the Ohio Montenegro cannot accept the decision and Mississippi rivers, and Cincinatti and will continue hostilities till there are is confronted with one of the worst in- signs of peace from Turkey, after which undations in its history.
sha will seek inspiration in despair. MONTENEGRO IGNORES POWERS. It is stated in Belgrade that by order of King Nicholas the bombardment of Skutari has been renewed mest fiercely.
THE TURF
LONDON, March 28th. The latest batting for the Lincolnshire Handicap is-8-1 Long Bet, 0-1 Beau- repaire, 10-1 Uncle Pat. 100-7 Cigar and Talana Hill, 100-6 Lestern, Berrilldon, Junior, White Star and Lavolt.
The betting for the Grand National is:-8-1 Covertcoat and Ballyhackle, 20-1 Wavelet, and 100-3 Fetlar's Price.
DEATH OF FATHER STANTON.
LONDON, March 29th
The death is announced of Father Stanton, of St. Alban's, Holbom. De Bir William Lover has withdrawn his consed had been curate at St. Alban's offer to present Stafford House to the since the Church was opened in 1862. ration on the ground that suggestions VISCOUNT WOLSELEY'S FUNERAL, were made in the House of Commons during his absence in the Congo that he was actuated by mercenary motives.
AMERICA DEBARS ENGLISH SUFFRAGETTE.
Buying orders from India and bear tor, covering caused some recovery and the lip and Vienus probably in May."
price of silver advanced rather rapidly From 27 1-15; to 27 7-16, which was quoted the 3rd, 4th and 5th inst. At this there were largo purchases India, for shipment this week but China was a persistent buyers had their orders easily yesterday sagged to 27 6-16
been followed by a decided 28 15-16d. in the absence of the tendency seems very un- sued selling by the China ised some despondency to hoped for an early settle Chinese loan negotiations" wor Group, and this, with ess of money, has caused. release some of their this week to India is which somewhat reduces lon,
Montague & Co. in
LONDON, March 29th.
The Duke of Connaught has sent a wireless message that he will attend the funeral of Field-Marshal Viscount Wolseley on behalf of the King.
LATER.
GERMANY'S AERIAL PROGRAMME.
LowDos, March 30th.
The German Government naval aircraft programme is published. Te provides for two airship squadrons of five airships. each, with headquarters consisting of four double-revolving sheds and two fixed | steds.
It provides furthermore fo..
central station with six outlying stations for aeroplanes. Fifty aeroplanes will be constructed. The strength of the acriął
corps
will be 452 non-commissioned officers and men, and the expenditure for 1014-15 will be 50,000,000 marks.
· NATIONAL UNION OF:
RAILWAYMEN.
LONDON, March 29th. The National Union of Railwaymen was inaugurated at Kentish Town at mid- night. By this fusion of the Amal- camated Society of Railway Servants, the General Railway Workers Union, and the Signalen and Pointemen's Union united membership of 180,000 has been created:
CHINESE FINANCE.
A REPORTED RAILWAY LOAN.
A telegram frou Peking to Brussels states that an agreement, has been signed between the Chinese Government and the Pienlo Railway for the issue of a loan of £4,000,000 at 5 per cent. for the construe- tion of the Pienlo line as far as the sea in one direction and Kansa in the other. The Chinese Government has fixed the price of issue at 91. and it is stipulated that the issue should be made in Brussels in the second half of the present month, will be about 2,500 kilometres long, has The construction of the new line, which been entrusted to the Franco-Belgian concern known as the Chinese Railways and Tramways Company, which built the existing Piento line.
Viscount Walseloy's remains arrived ab LONDON, March 30th,
Victoria station on Saturday. The coffin, A message from Boston states that the which was enveloped with a Union Jack, Birmingham suffragette, Miss Ward,
was placed on a gun-carringe, a wreath arrived there on a visit to her relatives, from Lady Wolseley being placed on the 6th inst. stated:-- but was debarred from landing on the coffin. Horen Guards escorted the remains to the War Office, where they lie in the bay has risen from
whilst that in ground that she had en sentenced to beautiful central hall till Monday From £4,680,000 to imprisonment for window smashing in Crowds along the route showed every Ze in Bombay is 10 bars a day."
London,
mark of respect and sympathy.