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of the sixteenth century, By that time the isthmus of Darien was the gateway between the two seas, and Panama the most important place in connection with the economic devolopment of this Now World. Situated upon the world's highway, in the centre of the Spanish colonial possessions, through its portula passed the treasures. of the northóra and southern coasts, the islands of the South Sea and of the Indios beyond. The boy to emmeres, Tanna who likewise the kej do political supremacy By holding the Isthmus the KivG OF SPAIN held the Pacific. Mr. BANCROFT pointe out that the central position and the com- mand of both occans which gavo Panama her wealth and power also exposed her to political convulsions and attack from foreign foes. Au insurrection in Guatemala, a rebellion in Peru, a change of restrictions in Asiatic trade wee immediately felt at Pasama, and upna ber
fell the heaviest blows aimed by the British.
The Konigin Luft, a steamer of 11,000 TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS.
tons, arrived yesterday from Germany with a large number of troops on board as reliefe for the garrison at Kiaochow. She moored at the man-of-war anchorage.
A decree of divorce was granted at Dublin last month to Mrs Ernestine Dooner, wife of Captain W. W. Dooner, Royal Irish Fusiliers, now in the Ord- nance Department. Captain Dooner a year or two ago was stationed in Hong- kong and later in Tientsin.
tho
[TROVAR REUTER'S AGENOT.]
THE CHINA LOAN. BRITISH PORTION TWELVE TIMES COVERED.
LONDON, May 22nd. The Chine Loan closed on Wednesday. It was largely over-subscribed and is groted at ono per cent. premium sollers.
LATER,
A new ect. vf postage stamps for Dutch Indies is in course of preparation. On the plates the portrait of the Queen is The rush for the Chinese Loan is re placed between two palms; on the im-miniscent of the boom periods, contrast- pressed stamps Her Majesty's gaze ising with the recent dullness in financial directed towards a morchantman at 500 business. Though the final country sub- on the stamps of high value the settings
are changed, appearing now on a white scriptions have not yes been received, it background as in the stamps of Holand.is estimated that the issue is already
twelve times covered. Nevertheless the price remains at 1 per cent, premium.
LONDON PRESS COMMENTH.
The Report of the Shanghai Mutual Telephono Co., Ltd., shows that there were 4,524 telephones in uke in Shanghai at,
The Standard, in the course of a the end of the year. The amount avail able for appropriation was Tis. 110,780.nancial article, says the fact that A dividend of Tis. 4 per share absorbe Tls. 58,140; Tls. 20,000 in placed to the Yuan Shi-kai has succeeded as well as. fund for the equalisation of dividends, he has done in re organising affairs
[TouGH EUTEL'S AĢENOY.]
THE ROYAL WEDDING IN
GERMANY.
CONDIAL RECEPTION OF KING GEORGE AND QUEEN MARY.
LONDON, May 22nd. King George' and' Queen Mary arrived at Berlin at 11.30 on Wednesday morning. The German Emperer and Empress, and other rayal personages, as well as digni- tarios of the Court and State awaited them at the station, and the royal visitors were accorded a brilliant reception. The royal party proceeded in procession through streets lined with troops en route to the Palace and received ovations from
the crowds. The weather was splendid.
The streets of Berlin between the rail- way station and the Palace worn crowded. Lehrter Station was decorated with a pro- fusion of British and German fags. The guard of honour was furnished by the lat
French and Dutch in the West Indies and another Tls. 20,000 is placed to after the Revolution, notwithstanding the Foot Guards with the regimental band, a
against Spain. The city was several times captured by pirates and held for ransom or barred. As its site was not a healthy one, the city was rebuilt on a new site some two leagues away. The new Panama was laid oat in 1671 in the form of a square, with mout and walls so costly that the Council in Spain wrote asking if the fortifications
reserve, the balance being carried forward to next year's account.
The programme of the Hongkong Gymkhana Club'e second Gymkhana this season, which takes place on Saturday, the 31st inst., at Happy Valley, is out, and the entries are up to the usual standard
chaotic conditions of finance and the need D ivesh money, says much for his administrative capabilities. The fact that the Loan will notably be used for only re-organisation and administrative pur-
feature of which is their picturesque mitred caps of the eighteenth century.
The Crown Princs wore the uniform of the British 11th Hussars, and the Emperor was attired in the uniform of the British Both wore the 1st Dragoon Guards.
(THROUGH ARUTER'S AGENCY.] THE BALKAN SITUATION.
THE PEACE TREATY.
LONDON, May 22nd, The Servian delegate, on behalf of the Balkon Allies, has communicated to Sir Edward Grey the proposed modifications in the draft of the Peace Treaty. Tha Allies feel that the modifications ought us to encounter objection. They prepared to sign the preliminaries if they
accepted.
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The Allies ask that their delegates at
the Financial Conference in Parie sball have the same status as tho representativos
of the Powers, and suggest that all Treaties in force before the war should
remain in operation after peace is siguech, until they are superseded by agreements forming part of the final comprehensivo Treaty.
EASTERN TELEGRAPH COMPANY'S
ENTERPRISE.
MILLIONS FOR STRENGTHENING CABLE
SERVICEA
LONDON, May 22nd. At a meeting of the Eastern Telegraph Company it was estimated that. tho
George won the uniform of the Germsu cablo espacity east of Bucz, by laying 1st Dragoon Guards and the riband of new and important cables, would cost the Order of the Black Eagle. The bride millions.
were of silver or of gok!! Panama did not There are 10 for the Gymkhana Stakes:/Poses abouid vastly strengthen his position. riband of the Order of the Garter. King important cable renewale, strengthing the
long remain a city, but the possibilities of the locality were not ignored by others. WILLIAM PATERSON, the Scotsman who founded the Bank of England, attempted
the strenuous 4 for the three-quarters of a mile; s for The artido dwells on
Governments of tho five the Ladies' Nomination; 4 for the Tent efforts Pegging in pairs; 7, for the Handicap, to saferuard the interests of inves- from the two mile post, once round; for the one and a quarter mile handicap: tors boli in the immediate and the
and 6 for the Kardio Race.
emigration in the Federated Malay
moro remote future, as shown by a letter from the Foreign Office accompanying
The Band beat a tattoo, and the Guards and bridegroom were also at the station. lining the route presented arms and gave
while a salute was fired from a battery of artillery.
to form & "Scotch Utopia along industrial lines" on the Atlantic side of the Darien Isthmus not far from the entrance to the
The excess of Chinese immigration over the prospectus, stating: The Chinese three cheers as the precession passed, present Panama Canal. His intention was states for the last three years in 7,791, Government declares the contract to be to "make his settlement the entrepôt of the 38,033, 41,786. Harvests in China were a binding engagement on themselves, and Pacific, the pivotal point of the commercia
reported satisfactory, bub price of rice their successors. His Majesty's Govern world, where merchandise might be inter there was high, as elsewhere. The num changed, and cargoes transferred, and ber of labour contracts signes in Singament have taken note of this declaration, whence Europe and all the Atlantis and pore for the three years continues to and ceneur with the view expressed Mediterranean seaports might be supplied decrcase-4,003, 2,705 and 898 respective,
therein."" with the products of North and Southly. It is not likely that many such con
The other four Powers have addressed A.S. WATSON & CO. America, of Japan, China and the South tracts will be signed in 1913, as all con-
Sea Isles." In PATERSON'S Words the tracts with sinkehs" or assisted immiimilar letters to the issuing groups of LIMITED,
settiera of Darion were to acquire a grants on their first arrival from China their respective countries. nobler empire than ALEXANDER or CESAR will lapse on July 1, 1914, under the pro- without fatigue, expense or danger" visions of the Labour Code.
ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.
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Schemes similar to PATERSOx's were con- cocted in London and Paris, but they came to nought. The thought which suggests itsclf on parusing this review is-Is there any prospect of another Panama rising on American territory on the banks of the inter-occante canal which is almost com. pleted P The author thinks that the dream of the early Spaniarde and Scottish is nearer realisation to-day, and he expresses the hope that the Panama of the Canal will Leable to make as brilliant a showing three hundred years hence as the Fanama of three hundred years ago. This is not too much to hope. The new Panama, or what. ever name be given to the future city, should become a large coaling depat and pessibly an important trans-shipping centre, making it at least one of the pivotal peints" of the commercial world.
Two further cases of plague · were reported yesterday.
A dissolution of partnership in the American Corset Store" is announced.
HONGKONG, MAY 23RD, 1913.
**RETROSPECTION" is the tittle of a book written by HudaLY HOWE BANCROFT, * | prolific American writer who has passed the allotted span of man's life. Such a man is naturally in a position to pass in review the leading events of the history of the United States of America, and this he does in a very comprehensive manner in the work under notice. Though "Retrospection" will carry a direct appeal to Americans, it has a great interest for British renders alike on account of the instructive viewing the Government will be shot. presented and by reason of the thoughts which it suggests. For instance, the writer is very enlightening on the subject of Panama. He has absorbed its story and he pictures some of its thrilling romance, recalling as it does days of adventure and picturesque struggles between British ships and Spanish galleons. Thero is the sal aspect, of course, aspecially for Scotsmen, when they remember the Darien Expedition which came to grief two centuries ago. But what interests the present generation is to be reminded that practically ever since the dis-
An' additional train for the Fanling Golf Course is advertised for to-morrow (Empire Day).
Mr. Edwards, one of the masters at Queen's College, has informed the police that a watch and gold chain have been stolen from his room
Reuter's correspondent at Canton is authority for the statement that General Chang Kwing-ming, Commander-in-Chief in Canton, declares that agitators defam
A ricsha coolic knocked over a con-
patriot on Wednesday, and the latter received injuries which rendered his re- moval to the hospital advisable. The coolie was arrested, and was yesterday fried 50 conts.
The opening of Wasuch (Hupch) as port for foreign cargo is at last an accom- | plished fact, says a correspondent of the North China Daily News. It was poten- tially an open port before 1893, and an officer of the Maritime Customs was in rosidenes, until in that year the officer, Mr. Grecu, was battored to death by mob. A local guild of merchants recently bought up one of the old opium halks of Shanghai, transmogrified and painted i and gained the visits of Messrs. Butter- field's steamers, but gained no cargo, for Kiukiang interests blocked the way. At length that point, and the matter of Cus- toms requirements
at Kiukiang and Hankow, were successfully adjusted, so, from the first of the third moon, the port has been really opened.
The Times says the Chinese reputation for honesty in the observance of Inter- national Agreements regarding Loans, and the fact that the Governments have taken note of the Loan Contract and concur as to its binding effect on the Chinese Government and their successors, render the indefinite character of parti- cular revenues on which they were secured
2 less serious matter.
FRENCH LOAN FOR MEXICO.
LONDON, May 22nd. The Mexican Congress has sanctioned the general terms of a contract with
French bankers for a loan of £20,000,000, at é per cent., to be issued at 90, to run for ten years, and guaranteed by 38 per cent. of the Customs. It is understood that British interests participate in the Loais.
Members of the Congress charged the Minister of Finance with failing to take The better offers. The Minister defended him- self on the ground of urgency.
The Hupch Cement Works, built six years ago, largely with Japanese capital, have been closed. They have failed to make a profit, and the closing of the works has been brought about by certain Japanese who are stated to be creditors to the extent of Tls. 00,000. Daily News correspondent at Taych says the cement which has been turned out at the works is of excellent quality, the works modern and machinery of best German and English make, and the actual. cement-making is controlled by three German engineers. The works are near the Yangtze bank and backed up by hills of limestone und ought to be run at a profit. Ever since the revolution the managers, Chinese, have been changed frequently and, if local rumour is correct, the present state of
are responsible affairs.
DEATH OF MR. E. C. LEWIS.
THE MONTREAL LOAN.
LONDON, May 22nd. The underwriters of the new Montreal 4 per cent. loan of £1,430,000 have been saddled with 36 per cent. It is quoted at
per cent. discount.
FRENCH LINER BLOWN UP.
HOUND FOR CONSTANTINOPLE FROM MARSEILLES.
LONDON, May 22nd. It is reported that the Messageries
THE SCOTT EXPLORATION
EXPEDITION.
LONDON, May 22nd. Members of the Royal Geographical Society and friends filled the Albert Hall on Wednesday evening, when Commander Evans, who was accompanied by the sur↔ vivers, told the story of the Scott Expedi
tion. Ho said there was little new to
Count Zeppelin in the Hanse, which followed the Royal train from Rathenow, sailed alter Their Majesties along the Unter den Linden.
The Berlin Press comment on the Royal add to the outline already published but intimate personal touches thrilled the dia- visit is sparing.
tinguished audience. present.
The Lokal Auseiger enlarges on the relaxation of the Anglo-German strain, and hopes that the visit will prevent a relapse into bitter antagonism.
The Voisische Zeitung says-King George and Queen Mary met with a reception which was the reverse of cool and reserved.
EXTRAORDINARY PRECAUTIONS FOR THE "THAT'S SAFETY,
Extraordinary precautions are being takon to ensure the safety of the Tsar. The whole length of the line from the frontier will be watched by soldiers, and the roads and paths leading to the rail- way will be closed and guarded by gen darmes, who will make the strictest enquiries regarding strangers in the neighbouring villages.
A huge staff of Russian secret police will accompany the Tsar.
THE KAISER'S CLEMENCY.
THE BRITISH, "APITS'' MELEASED,
LONDON, May 22nd. Captain Tronch and Mr. Bertrand Stewart left Glatz fortress on Wednesday morning and, accompanied by a German. officer, proceeded to Berlin, thence to England.
Lieutenant Brandon has been released from the fortress at Koenigstein, and has entrained for Austria, en route to Eng
land.
GERMAN MILITARY TOPICS.
STORMY SCENE IN THE HEICHSTAG.
BERLIN, May 22nd.
A stormy scene took place at a meeting
Lady Scott was
Lord Curzon, who presided, previously held a roooption in Hyde Park Hotel.
CANADA'S GIFT TO THE SCOTT FUND.
Orrow, May 22nd. Supplementary estimates included a grant of £3,000 to the Scott South Pole Fund and a grant of £1,000 to the Build- ing Fund of the Royal Geographical Society.
.EMPIRE DAY SHOOTING.
LONDON, May 22nd.- The list of entries for the Empire Day Rifle Challenge Cup is complete. It numbers 134. The provisional scores will
be cabled on Monday...
THE ENGLISH TURF.
THE NEWMARKET STAKES.
LONDON, May 22nd. The result of the Newmarket Stakes is
as follows:
Craganour Sun Yat
Louvola
Seven ran. Won by a longth and a half, two lengths dividing second and third. Craganour made all the running and won easily. Flippant was fourth...
The betting was as followe:--Eveng Craganour, 33 to 1 against Sun Yat, and 13 to 8 against Louvois.
ENGLISH COUNTY CRICKET.
LONDON, May 22nd. Hampshire gained the points on the first innings as the result of their match with
News has reached the Colony that Marítimes liner Senegal was blown up of the Badget Committee of the Reichsta. Leicestershire, the game ending in a draw.
Edward Cornowall Lewis, formerly assist ant postmaster in Hongkong, died at Hornsey, North London, on the 27th April. Deceased, who succumbed to brain trouble, is survived by a widow and four
sons.
The late Mr Lewis had seen Colonial
Sir. B. E. Alston, of the Foreign Office, left London at the beginning of May for Peking, where he will take charge of the Legation for some months, in the place of service in the West Indies (in the islands Sir John Jordan, who is returning to of St. Vincent and Grenada) and came to London on leave of absence,
Hongkong in 1899 as assistant post- Pest One of the most impudent robberies master, occasionally acting as
are no details.
The Minister of War opposed the motion, saying it encroached upon the Emperor's prerogative as Commander-in- Chief, and the motion was rejected.
A resolution moved by the National Liberals, demanding the curtailment of
officers of the Corps, was adopted.
by a mine while leaving Smyrna. There A Socialist moved the suppression of the Gerde du Corps and other crack Regi- The Senegal, which was bound for Con-ments. tantinople, took 60 passengers on board at Marseilles, and had a crew of 60.
MILITARY DISSATISFACTION IN FRANCE.
LONDON, May 22nd. Tho ringleaders of the demonstrations covery of the New World,rather more than that has occurred in Shanghai for some master-General. Owing to ill-health heat Toulon and elsewhere in France against the preponderance of the nobility in the 400 years ago, the importance of Panama time took place last week at the residence retired on pension last October. He was the three years service are to be drafted forthwith into the disciplinary battalions has been recognised by the nations engaged of Mr. H. Middleton, 24, Great Western a zealous and efficient official, and was
in Algeria. in trade and commerce. Spain, France, Road, The most unfortunate feature of exceedingly popular with his colleagues. Holland and Great Britain appreciated the the theft is that Mr. Middleton lus lost A devoted Churchman, he was for years a A telegram from Chalon-sur-Marne Taino of Panama, not in the early days for a number of trophies that he won in lawn prominent member of the congregation states that a number of Artillerymen the possibility of constructing a canal which tennis tournaments as well as things of St. John's Cathedral, afterwards attempted to demonstrate their objection would allow velato pass from the given to him on his wedding and by the Atlantic to the Pacife, but as the location members of his stuff at the Shanghai Nan becoming treasurer and lay reader in St. to the Three Years' Service Bill, but they Andrew's Church, Kowloon. He was also were dispersed on the intervention of the king Railway.
an enthusiastic Freemason. of a port which would become an entrepôt
non-commissioned officers.
Essex drew with Lancashire, the latter county, getting the points
Burrey defeated Gloucestershire by 260
rung.
Sussex best Middlesex by 35 runs. Oxford University were beaten by Kent, by an innings, and 101,
Before Mr. C. D. Melbourne yesterday, a. Chinese woman was charged with the lareony of furniture, jewellery, and THE CANADIAN NAVY BILL. clothing, of the aggregate value of 8244. Mr. R. C. Faithfull prosecuted. It OTTOWA, May 22nd.
appears that the woman had been the con- The Canadian Navy Bill was read for cabine of the prosecutor for about three the first time in the Senate. A caucus of years, and disappeared on Wednesday.
was boarding a Macap steamboat. The Liberal Senators, according to the Liberal with the articles concerned in the charge newspapers, have unanimously recolsed The property was found as the woman
Case was remanded.
to defeat the Bill