THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 22ND, 1914.
TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS.
DER OSTASIATISCHER LLOYD"
SERVICE]
CHINA SERVICE..
THE MURDER ON THE PEKING. TIENTSIN RAILWAY.
THE VICTIM IDENTIFIED.
was
"DER OSTASIATISQUER LLOYD" SERVICE}
RAILWAYS IN ABIA MINOR.
BERLIN, January 20th. Representatives of Franch capitalists will soon go to Berlin to re-open the German-French negotiations with regard to railways in Asia Minor
SHANGHAI. January 21st. The Chinese found murdered in the
THE BRITISH CABINET CRISIS. one. Ying Peking-Tientsin train
LONDON, January 20th. Kuei-haing, known for his connection
Serious differences have arisen in the with the murder of Sung. Chiao-jon
He
British Cabinet in regard to the Naval had at Shanghai lust year. gone from Tsingtau to Peking, it shipbuilding proposals; the resignation
CORRESPONDENCE.
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY CO., LTD.
** HONGKONG [TO THE EDITOR OF TUX
DAILY PRESS."]:
Hongkong, 21st January.
THE FORTHCOMING RACE MEETING.
TRAINING NOTES,
ALLEGED LLEGAL VERANDAH.
PROSECUTION UNDER BUILDINGS ORDINANCE. At the Magistracy yesterday, before Mr. Wood, four Chinese named Wong
Wednesday, Jan. 21st, Hon-shi, Wong Tsai-ahi, Wang Ho-shi, Besides those who travelled down to and Wong Ng-s, of No. 69, Queen's the Race Course by the special early Road West, were summoned for main-morning tramcar run by the enterpris DEAR Six-The accounts of this Com-taining without consent of the Governor-ing management of the Company, about a dozen motor-cara were to be seen near pony for your ending 31/12/13 are now.in-Council, a verandah projecting over.
the Grand Stand to-day, all of which in local shareholders' hands.
a street less than soft, in width.
The Assistant Crown Solicitor (Mr. conveyed their owners and parties to Paul M. Hodgson) prosecuted for the watch the Fonies gallops. The sky Building Authority, and Mr. F. C. presented a wholly uninviting appear- Jenkin (instructed by Mr. Nec ham) ance, but, that notwithstanding, the crowd of spectators was the largest this appeared for the defendants.
H.E. the Governor, by his
A good deal of attention has been drawn to the affairs of this Company during the past year by means of the publication in the local Press of letters signed by share holders, resident in the Homeland, and on their behalf and also on behalf of local shareholders I trust, that the Chairman than those contained in the replies to Mr. ave some hotter assurances to make
12/7/13.
In answer to his Worship, Mr. Jenkinson.
the doings of the Turf, and Lady May's said the defence were prepared to admit Presence, evinces his keen interest in that they were the owners
is said, to replenish bis stuck of ready of Mr. Churchill is possible. The Daily Gershom Stewart, M.E., of 31/3/13 and that the original owners of this property eusk, and had been shadowed by the secret police. It appears that rebels had some thing to do with his murder, probably inatigated by Chen Chi-mei..
NEW SYSTEM OF COINAGE FOR CHINA..
PEKING, January 21st. The Foreign Advisers have assented to the draft of a Law for the proposed new
signature. The unit will be the Dollar.
Telegraph says that should Mr. Churchill the whole Admiralty Board will go.
sign also, These rumours are apparently dis seminated in order to create a panic to further Mr. Churchill's programine,
The Assistant Crown Solicitor explained patronage was sufficient in itself to ensure the large attendance of ladies. Our ubiquitous Clerk of the Course, Mr. applied in 1911. for leave to put up this T. F. Hough, was there, so also were Turning to the present accounts, a most verandah through their architect, Mr Sir Paul Chater: Mr. N. J. Stabb, the disappointing state of affairs is revealed, Rose, and he sent in a plan showing the
Han, Mr. D. Landale, the Hon. Mr. E. It would seem that to keep up the houses and the street. In this plan be Shellim and Mrs. Shellim and Surgeon dividend of 7 per cent. it has been accesshowet the street to be 50ft wide, and
and Mea Hastinga. sary to carry forward a smaller balance asked for the consent of the Governor-in- The Governor's consent was of profit and loss to 1914-this in a year Council. which is not yet officially published, of exceptional prosperity with continual given, as a maiter of fact, upon that negutiating the hill up to Black Rock, but it appears that, besides this year's complaints in the Press from tenants plan, subject, of course, he submitted, to but once the village was rounded, the
programme of four Dreadnoughts, be
will not supply them..
A strong aorth-easterly wind made for the discomfiture of riding boys when
prevailing conditions conduced to rapid last quarters,
against landlords for demanding and the street being actually 50ft, The receiving higher rentals. On this matter balcony was erected, and the property had system of Coinage; and it now awaits will demand another three, ps Canada I would ask for a lucid explanation by since been sold to the present defendants.! the Chairman as the general meeting. It had been discovered from certain There are also the following items in investigations in regard to that street
which I would like some cnlightenment. In view of a possibility of widening the
Amount Invested in Shares
thoroughfare in the future, the Govern $271,218.70, but according to the profit
certain alignment. In this case, the con- one .cont. The Ordinance will becoras just completed in the United States of and loss account as interest or dividendst wanted to bring these houses into a sent was given on a wrong application, operative on the day of publication.
CHINA NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS.
The Silver Coinage will comprise dollar, TURKEY SECURES AN ARGENTINE the accounts which are not clear and upon that the street was, in fact, not 50ft. wide. worse than a slight braise to himself.
half-dollars, twenty-cent pieces, ten-cent
pieces; there will be nickel coins of 5 cents, and copper coins of two cents and
DREADNOUGHT.
BERLIN, January 20th.
The Forte has secured a Dreadnought
America for the Argentine.
THE OPIUM REGULATIONS.
have been received on same."
the Company's offices the furniture did
A Sheung (Mr. Harold Seth's riding boy) had a nasty spill this morning, which fortunately, resulted in nothing
He had just completed a fast gallop, in the inside course, on Mr. Knoll's Navy
the rail and unseated his mafoo.
Sympathy must be felt with Mr. Leo Cupper, when the pony swerved against
INTIMATIONS
ECZEMA CAUSED HAIR TO COME OUT
Thick Rash with Intense Irritation. Great Pain, Itching and Burning, Sleep Almost Impossible. Cured by Cuticura Soap and Ointment...
10. Dover Mansions, Cunteriary Kd.. Brixton, S. W. Eng.-"I derived grons beneft from the 'Cuticura Soap and Oint- mont, I suffered with eczema at the back of the neck and licul, causing my hair to come out very mach. Tlure was a thick rash with lateriso. Irritation, both of which increased as timo rent on causing great pal, keting, burning and distarafort, muk- Ing sech almost impossible night or day,
*I fait tried ---- lotion which, though Cooling, did no real good. I then saw the advertisement of Cutleura Soap and Olut- mcat and wrote for å sample to be sent. I purchased a largo tablet of Cutleura Sonp amil some Cuticura Ointment and used them regularly at night, Eathing, the affected parts with the Cusieurs Soap and hot water, and then gently applying the Cuticura Ointment with the tip of tlie anger, and ta morilug ngaia washing, with the Cutiara Soap and bot water. The attack lasted about three months and was quito, cured after using the Cuticura. Soap and Ointment six weeks, and my hair quito ccasett to come out, (Signed) Mes. Fanny Wonkleidigo, July 24, 1012.
Crtiera Soap and Cintment sold through- out the world. A singlo-sat is often multi- cient. Sample of each with 02-p, book free from nearest dapot: F. Newbery A Sons, 27. Charterhouse Sq.. London; R. Towns & Co., Sydney, N. 8. W.; Leanon, Ltd., Cape Town: Muller, Maclear & Cu.. Calcatta and Bombay; Potter Drug & Chom. Corp., Boston, U. S. A
**Tendar-faced men should clove with Cuticura Scap Shaving Stick, Sample free.
[96.6
Furniture Account stands at $4,400.9% and upon a wrong plan. Moreover, if d'Almada. whoss sub, Glorioso, which in but on the occasions when I have visited the sireet was unler 50ft., consent could the earlier gallops gave such fair pro-
aise to his owner, is now reported to be MAPPIN&WEBB, Before Mr. J. Wood, at the Magistracy not look as if it would fetch more than not be given by the Governor; it had to dieky "and is down, with fever in his Ahat all Official Bureaux will be closed yesterday, a Chinese from Canton, named $1,000 or so at auction. It is to be hoped verandals had been illegally created stall; but if there is anything in a name
PRKING, January 21st:
An order by the President intimates
Year Festival, as usual.
ANOTHER PROJECTED RISING IN
SOUTH CHINA.
PEKING, January 21st. The Tutuh of Hunan reports the dis. onvery of a band of counterfeiters, who mado money for a rebel syndicate with the object of effecting another rising in
Sum Ling Chi, was charged with being that there
is some private office,
Account Receivable $48,503.09.
be given by the Governor-in-Council. The
because no consent of the Governor-in-
the same Owner's Victorios and Triumphoso should make ap for his rough luck with Glorioso,
LIMITED.
NEW CONSIGNMENTS
for three days during the Chinese New in unlawful possession of more than five elaborately fitted up, of which the man Council had been given. It was in the power of the Government really to force
Dr. G. P. Jordan's sub's performanco. taels of prepared oplum, namely, 20 taels.in the street is not aware.
This is these people to remove this verandah. Mr. Heywood (from Mr. Leo D'Almada's
was the outstanding feature of this morn- offee) was for the defenes. He said that rather a large amount to be due for one The Crown had been obliged to take this the defendant was a confirmed opium account, and I hope it is well secured.action in view of the attitude of the ing's gallops; his half-mile in 1.03 was amoker, and came down from Canton to Possibly this question is prompted by a defendants. He had asked his friend to quite a good exhibition and should carry STERLING
get his clients to consent to an acknow.laurels for Medico's stable.
Before reproducing to-day's register, purchase opium here, as ho could not get printer's error in the balance sheet.
Accounts Payable $1,305,016.07. It is to ledgment of the fact that they didrown He bought 20 trels, and
the few times" recorded yesterday property, with these illegal it in Canton. purposed going to Tai Po to smoke it be hoped that this amount does not con- this when he was arrested. This was only a sist of deferred salaries or repairs. The verandahs, subject to the undertaking should be acceptable to students of time technical offence-it was not an Opium only other explanation I can think of is upon which the Governor's consent is and form. Farmer's prosecution, It was simply that it mainly represents a bank over-given-that was to say, subject to the right of the Government to remove the that the man had omitted to get the draft, in which case why not specify it required portaission from the Supor Not being a public speaker, I would be verandab upon three months notice to the intendent of Imports and Exports. When very pleased if some equally interested owners. They had dealt with several it was realised that after the 1st March shareholder would formulate some ques. piher owners of property in this districty the Government would allow 20 taels it tions at the next meeting based on above, and they had all, with the exception, the would be seen that the offence was very but if no questions are asked I would thought, of the defendants, agreed that they held the premises under this con
South China.
CHINESE SEDITIOUS ORGANISA- TION IN CALCUTTA. !.
PEKING, January 21st. The Chinese Merchants Guild at Cat
ment that a Rebel Bureau has been opened there.
20th January. All gallops on the inside course:-
1.50 2.5, 2.29, 3.05; last quarter 30. Triumphosu (boy), 11m., 371, 1.1245. Robin Hood (boy), jui., 36, 1.10; last
quarter 34,
2.3435, 3.00 3-5; last quarter 39 Valsaliai, 1m, 40, 1.1226, 1.571-5,
Mr. Friesland's sub. (boy), "Im,, 35, 1,07;
last quarter 32.
last quarter 33.
21st January. OLD PONLES.
outta has informed the Peking Govern-trivial. His Worship knew that if an deem it a favour if the Chairman woulddition. He wanted to get an acknowledg- Mr. Friesland's chest, sub, hin., 38, 1.09;
EUROPEAN SERVICE. "PREUSSEN DAY"
RESENTMENT IN BAVARIA, DUE TO AN INCORRECT REPORT.
BERLIN, January 20th. Some remarks, said to have been made by Generál von Kracht on "Preussen Day (January 18th), unfavourably com- menting on the conduct of the Bavaria Troops at Orleans, ace strongly resented in Bavaria. Hypothetical explanations from the Bavarian Minister for War have led to a declaration on the part of General von Kracht that the tenor of his remarks had been falsified; he had spoken of the high esteem which he had for the bra and able brothers-in-arms, who had times been ready to render their
at
assistance.'
opium smoker could not get opium ho make a few explanatory remarks in reply became very sick, and as a matter of fact to the various points raised in this letter. the prisoners in gaol were allowed opium-I am, dear sir, yours faithfully, water,
His Worship observed that the object of the Ordinance, of course, was to pre- vent dealing in the drug.
Mr. Heywood-There is no question of dealing at all. It is not even alleged, and the facts are not in dispute.
His Worship-$750.
Mr. Heywood (painfully surprised)- $750? Do you seriously mean that?
His Worship-That is the fine. Later Mr. Heywood applied to the Magistrate to order the return of 5 tuels of the opium. The man had a licence for that amount. had paid for it, and was. entitled to it,
His Worship-I follow your point. (To Mr. Hoggarth)-At present you are claiming all the opium, are you not? :
Mr. Hoggarth-Only dit in excess, your Worship.
His Worship will make an order to the police to hold the opium while I con- sider whether I will hand it back.
The
ment from the defendants that they did so hold this property and he was still willing to consent to an undertaking. INVESTIGATOR.
Building Authority were not going to act in an unreasonable manner in this case. They realised that it would be a hardship upon the present, owners to order the removal of the balcony,
THE EARTHQUAKE IN JAPAN,
OFFICIAL REPORT ON THE DAMAGE SUSTAINED.
The following telegrain was received at the Japanese Consulate-General at-8 a.m. yesterday:
"Putting together the official reports received up to the 18th, sent by the Governor of Kagoshima Prefecture and officers despatched by the Home Ministry the extent of damage at Kagoshima is as follows:-
His Worship-Suppose I find with you, what order shall I be required to make
Mr. Hodgson--If my friend does not then take my undertaking, I shall ask for an order for renoval.
gave
Mr. A. E.. Wright, Executive Engineer in the Public Works Department, and
Authority, Deputy Building evidence, after which, "Interior coudition of the volcano may
Mr. Jenkin submitted. for the defence remain in the same state for some time to that the prosecution were absolutely come, but asuming that there may not estopped from laying a charge of this be danger any longer, a party of explorers description, for the simple reason that when the application was originally made is climbing the volcano. 840 houses at was their duty to see that the measure- Kuaza, one of the 18 sections in the island, ments were in accordance with the law. are all burned down, and many domestic It was perfectly clear that they could animals were killed, but there are fewer make legal what otherwise would be victims among the inhabitants than was legal. The very people who were summon
ing the defendants were the people who. The resentment, which had been notice
expected. In addition to the damage allowed them to erect the verandali. They done at Sakurajima, damage was had consented to the erection, and by able throughout Germany, has been
done in Kimotsuki and Köra districts their permit they had represented to the removed by this declaration appearing
J. R. Wood, a man and a woman were by falling ashes and pumice-stones owners that what they wanted to, do was perfectly legal. They could not turn the Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung.
charged with being in unlawful possession and consequently the inhabitants in these round and say that the permit was a bad MILITARY AUTHORITY IN ALSACE, of 45 tacks of the drug. Mr. P. S. Dison districts need assistance; in addition to one.
The further hearing was adjourned (of Messrs. Wilkinson & Grist) represent the 20,000 sufferers in Sakurajima. The
vutil Saturday morning BERLIN, January 20th.
cd the man, and Mr. R. C. Faithfull was death roll in Kagoshima City totals 18, well-known for the woman, A common defence was including 4 in Ac neighbouring district, ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. Professor Laband, the
seriously exponent of constitutional law, bas raised, both solicitors alleging that a man and other tims ar 37
aro:-35 houses entirely destroyed. 113 expressed the opinion in the Alsatian came up to the female, defendant, and injured. The other damages in the CityFINE GAME BETWEEN HONGKONG AND POLICE.
ja
Chamber of Deputies that the action taken by the Military was right. The Chamber, almost unanimously, demanded guarantees against the misapplication of military power.
GREEK PREMIER'S VISIT TO LONDON.
LONDON, January 20th-
The Greek Premier arrives here to-day
In another case which came before Mr.
THE JAPANESE BUDGET.
Sweet William (Mr. Sedgwick), m.,
, 36, 1.12 1.44; last quarter 31. Royal Rose (boy), 1ậm., 3.38. Violini (boy), 1., 30. 1.193, 1.39,
2.36 4-5, 3.07; last quarter 31 1-5. Durbar Chiet (boy), Im., 35 4-5, 1.13;~1.43,
2.19 2.5; last quarter 31 3-5. Vice-President (late Twenty) (boy), 1m.,
2,20 4-5.
Sunlight, m., 38, 1.142-5, 1.46; last
quarter 313-5, Mahratta Chief (boy), m., last 1, 37,1
1.12 2-, 1.432-5; last quarter 31. Rico Bird (Hickman), im., 41. 1.17.1-5,
1.53, 2.27; last, quarter 32. Trafi (boy), 14m., 35, 1.12, 1.51 1-3, 2.30,
2.50; last quarter 29. Borneo Chief and Mr. Kadeorie's dk.-g. Navy Cupper, m., 37, 1.14, 1.51 3-5,
SILVER WARE.
PRINCE'S
PLATE
(GUARANTEED FOR 30 YEARS)
CUTLERY..
From the
SOLE AGENTS:
CHS. J. GAUPP
& CO.,
ALEXANDRA
BUILDINGS,
CHATER ROAD
CALDBECK,
131
9.23 2.5, 3.02; last quarter 32 3-5. • MACGREGOR&C®
DERBY ORIFFINS.
Sir Paul Chater's chest, wh. blaze, m.,, 38, 1.12, 1.40, 2.26, 3.00, 3:31 2-5; last quarter 31 2-5,
Mr.
H. Seth's Pak Kwai and Mr. Apear's'
dun sub., I., 39. 1.15, 1.52, 2.25; last quarter 33,
Mr. Kadoorie's nutmeg grey, Ilm., 38,
1.15 1.53 1-5.2.20 4-6 3.01 3-5; last quarter 31 4-5.
Mr. Stabb's grey; Im., 38--, 1.44. Sir Paul's bay. 1, last 3m., 39, 1.16,
1.47; last quarter 31. Hanjolini, 1, 344-5, 1.08 1-5. 1:43, 2.18,
2.493-5; last quarter 31 3-5. Polkalini, 14m., 342-5, 1.08 1-5, 1.48 1-5. 2-223-5, 2.34; last quarter 214-5. Sir Paul's nutmeg grey, 14m.
1.484-5. 2.23, 3.021-6, 3.361-5; last quarter 34.
Mr. Kadoorie's grey, Ilm., Inst. milo 343-5, 1.00 3-5, 1.45, 2.17 3-5; last quarter 321-5.
SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS.
Brown Boy (boy), J., 30, 1.50.
1.19, 1.51; last quarter 32.
(ESTABLISHED 1884)
NEW ARRIVALS
IN
HONGKONG.
B. L. WHISKIES,
JAMESON'S 3 STARS
IRISH WHISKY,
(Bearing the Registered Tabel-the only sure test of a Genuine Articlo).
asked her to row him in her sampan to a houses half-destroyed, many others par With both tears at practically ful! ship. The non had some luggage with tially damaged; damage has also been strength, an exhibition of really good him, which he also desired to have con-
done to stone and wooden walls and veyed over with him, and as the wonian
away or damaged. The big buildings, meeting of these teams on the Club ground lifted up part of the luggage a Revenue ridges, and ships have either been blown football was expected to accrue from the Officer came up, and the man ran away, The woman was arrested, along with the such as the bazaar and manufactories,
Almost half the Happy Valley yesterday, and hopes male defendant, who merely happened to sustained no damage. he standing by. The opium was dis refugees have returned already to the were not disappointed, for the gume was Mr. Lowe's dan (Mr. Hickman), m., 41, covered among the luggage brought by the City and the primary schools will open certainly among the very hest seen this Mr. Friesland's (boy), 1m., 2.58. man who engaged her boat. The summons again within a few days. In a word, the season. It was contested in the keenest Mr. Knoll's dk-g, m., 39. 1:15. 1.463;.
last quarter 311. extent of damage is not so great es was spirit, and the pace throughout was was dismissed,
at first reported.
exceptionally hot, The result, a goalless Mr. Landale's dun and grey, m., 36,
1.12), 1.46, last quarter 331, The damage in the North-East pro draw, was a pretty fair reflex of the vinces and the Hokkaido on account of game, although there were periods when Sir Paul's dkg. Navy Cupper, 11m., famine and inundation is less than in the speedy, clever Police forwards looked The Japanese Budget has been pub- 1905, while the total crap of this year like carrying everything before them. Mr. Harold Seth's dk-g. Navy Cupper, CLUB
The total crdinary revenue
throughout the Empire is above the There was much improvement, too, in the
1m., 34, 1.12, 1.49, 2.20; last quarter 31. Y534,328,045 and extra-
average." amounts to ordinary revenue to Y106,001,$11.
Ordinary expenditure
1.12, 1.48, 2.20; last quarter 32, The British-American Tobacco Com-the younger Railton on the extreme right Mr. Brutton's dun. 14m., last mile, 341,
a pronounced success, the erstwhile 425,292,020, and extraordinary expendi-pany send us a specimen of a handsche being ture to Y213,938,530.
Chinese calendar which takes the form of back getting through much effective work. Mr. Humphreys', m., 1.45.
Hamilton played a great game for the Mr. Bishop's Damen, im., 36, 1.07; Ordinary Army expenditure Y79,873,504; a large picture printed in colours on extraordinary
Army. expenditure white satin..
The calendar is neatly Club, and was the best back on the field, Dr. Fitzwilliams' grey, r., 1.07. Y12,087,289.
printed on either side and below the out-shining even his capable partner, Sir Paul's brown, m., 37, 1.14, 1.46 3-5;
last quarter 323-5. Ordinary Navy expenditure T40,009,574; picture are reproductions of the tins and Stalker. Corporal Cozon, R.E., con extraordinary
expenditure packets in which the Company's cigarettes trolled the game, which was conducted in
an exemplary manner. ¥59,700,846.
for a conference on Near Eastern affairs.lished.
It is expected by the Diplomats that their proposals regarding the Islands will be accepted, and that Sir Edward Grey will. induce Greece to give up South Albania in return for the cession of the Islands. Turkish opinion on the other hand, is not favourable to the proposal.
Navy
amounts to
are gold,
civilians front rank, the introduction of
2.40,
Dr. Jordan's white, m,, 332-5, 1.032-5;
last quarter 30.
and
CIGARETTES.
These have been obtainable in Hongkong
for a few months only: they are too
well-known to require enlogy,