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is killed Ireland would become abso lutely ungevernable. In the light of history we can no more disregard this warning than we can treat with indifference the warnings given by Ulster. Unless the parties are prepared to recognise this and in a spirit of goodwill and co-operation
The hearing was concluded yesterday of the motion to upset the judgment of dir William Rees Davies .C., in the action of Ho Chin Lam, alias Ho Yin Tong, t. Ho Sau Lam, of Ho Ngok Lau. This morning the Shewan-Tones appeal will be commenced before the three Judges.
Mr. G. II, May, the new Chief Police agree upon a compromise, civil war is
So far as we have Officer of the Straits Settlements, accom- inevitable in Ireland. observed the Opposition has refused to face panied by Mrs. Mey, caine out to Singa- the important question as to what action the pore by the P. & O intermediate steamer four-fifths of Ireland who demand. HoweNile. Mr. May is taking over his new Rulo would take in the event of the duties from Mr. V. G. Savi, who has been filling the post of C.P.O, in Singapore WINE& SPIRIT MERCHANTS, measure being by any manner of means
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THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] BRITISH PARLIAMENT
OPENED.
THE KING'S SPEECH.
LONDON, February 13th. In spring-like weather and sunshine, Their Majestic, the King and Queca pro- ceeded in State from Buckingham Palace to Westminster, amid great cheering from a rast coneousse of people.
There was * customary
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The King read his speech.. training for Chinese engineers, making
ner in which the Hongkong University announced has met the need of China for an establishment in which the younger a training in generation can obtain engineering science,
particular referesice to the effective man
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resolute leadership had hitherto pre Government would endeavour to put for vented a great tragedy. He went ward suggestions which be believed would. 6 to criticise the Bill itself and ridiculed bo regarded by all fair-minded men as the idea of the supremacy of the Imperial an attempt to reach an agreement - Government, citing the case of Natal in by consulting the susceptibilities of 1900. He continued with great emphasia: all concerned, and would close no avenue,
The House of Commons adjourned at 10.55p.m.
not know the views of His Majesty's ment. “You have another instance new. I do however unpromising, towards a settle-
Ministers regarding the events in Southi boasted Africa, but with all your supremacy you will not dare to take any action which will bring you into conflict with the South African Government," (Opposition cheers,)
Mr. Asquith, who was cheered on
** THE HOUSE OF LORDS." Lord Glenconner wewed, and Loril. Carrick seconded, the Address in the House of Lords.
that his relations with
Viscount Midleton Inoved an aniend ment similar to that of Mr. Walter Long. Foreign Powers continue to be friendly. His Majesty expressed pleasure at his rising, pointed out that the recent bye-Ho demanded to know the meaning of forthcoming visit with the Queen to elections had been in favour of Home the words in the King's Speech in France, as testifying to the cordial Rule, any said that a Dissolution would reference to Ireland. Nothing which had relations between the two countries. He an admission that the Parliament Act, fallen from any Minister mitigated in the hoped that the consultations regarding as far as Home Rule was concerned, was slightest the degree of the Opposition's nullity. Then there might be a condi-hostility to the whole principle of the Albania and the Aegean Islands would contribute to the maintenance of peacetion of stalemate. Suppose the Unionists measure and he asked what proposals had in South-Eastern Europe, and trusted were returned, they would be confronted been made in the course of the negotia
with a taak of governing four-fifths of tions. Ireland, disappointed on the eve of the Lord Morley's · reply was precisely fruition of a cherished hope. Again, if the similar to that of Mr. Asquith.· Liberals returned, would Ulster lay down
that in the event of a General Election" indicating substantial approval of the Bill he would be prepared to advise the House to go into Committee and endeavour to remove its blemishes and undesirable
The action for libel brought at Shang- features" and would ask all parties to joinhai by the China Mutual Life Insurance in crier to shape it into a practical and Co., Ltd., against Han Ki-ting, a director palatable menaune." Mr. Acquir claims of the China United Assurance Conn that the bye-elections have gone in favour pany, the alleged libel having been of fiome Rule. If he believes that, what published in the National Herald. & objection can ho have to acepting the Chinese newspaper, has resulted in that on the arrival of the new ruler of SCOTCH
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A DEPARTURE FROM PRECEDENT. AN AMENDMENT TO THE ADDRESS,
LOBBY VIEWS.'- Mr. Asquith's speech created n sensation is the Lobby. While a conciliatory tone was anticipated, the Cabinet's decision In under to emphasise the paramountey to submit to Parliament definite proposals of the Ulster problein, the Opposition on the subicct of Ulster came as ur- departed frumn precedent when Mrprise and creates a new situation.
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Rule or not is a matter of indifference to the
majority of the voters in England, Scotland and Wales. So far as they are concerned the Elections would be decided on issues of quite another order-as, for instance, was the Reading bye-election-and Home Rule for Ereland would be quite a subsidiary issue. A General El etion any time these last two years would undoubtedly have been decided almost entirely, so far as the "predominant partner" is concerned. on the State Insurance question, which is one that directly touches the pocket of the individual voter--and on that
furlough,
the Straits
Government
approached both Sir Hugh Fort and Mr. E. W. Presgrave, two former members of Gulf are in a fair way towards amicable an amendment to the Address from the is working towards a system of Home
the Straits Bar now in England, but both declined to act and it looked as though the Chief Justice would have to postpone his holiday.
MISTRESS AND AMAH AT. VARIANCE.
At the Magistracy yesterday, Mrs. Allen, wife of Sergt. Allen of the A.S.C., prosecuted her amah for leaving her
settlement.
SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA. The Speech expressed gratification at the signature of the Convention relating to Safety of Life at Sea, and said a Bill would be submitted to carry out the Convention.
DROUGHT IN INDIA.
His Majesty went on to say?--
i regret that the early cessation of the
Throu. He affirmed that this departu.e Rute within Home Rule, giving the check over the was due to the exceptional and extra Protestant counties a ordinary position. For the first time for administration within their boundaries. United Kingdom Was expecting thus to create a body of public. centuries the threatened with civil war which would opinion strong, caough to control the certainly break out if the Government extremists on either side. Thus concilia bersisted in its present policy. The position is in the air as a result of the first. tion was no fault of the Opposition win day's debate.... had warned the Government of what The Government's proposals are not would happen. The first-fruits of the expected for some weeks yet,
question there is little doubt that the employ without notice, on the 25th JARU-easonal rains last autumn impaired the Parliament Act would be that the
Liberals would be ousted from office. Only by a referendum on the single issue of Homo Eulo would it be possible to say whether the country as a whole substan tially approves the measure or condemns it. It is, however, on the results of previous General Elections that the Government claim to have received their mandate to grant a measure of Home Rule to Ireland. Mr. ASQUITH's speech gives come hope that an acceptable basis of compromise may yet be found he is evidently prepared to go considerable way towards attaining a poucefal solutiou, and should these efforts fuil thero is scarcely room to doubt that the measure as it stands will be passad a third time and thus placed it on the Statute Book. Then will come the question whether the lay will be put in force im- mediately or whether the Government will
ary. According to the complainant's story, the amah left on the 25th ult, and Prospects of agriculture in considerable Government would have to carry- Home The Rule by British bayonets and bullets did not reture until the 28th, when sheets of iny Indian Domisons. asked for money, which was refused. On aren visited by the severe drought is against a hundred thousand armed man the Friday following the amul came tortunately restricted, and timely niea of Ulster. the complainant, and roundly abused for sures were taken for the lener of the and repeated her behaviour ngain on Tuesday night;
THE IRISH PROBLEM,
The amab had been stressed population. employed by the complainant for two Fears, and as she had been a good servant, she was paid. 84. Her wages were $10 per month.
**I regret that the efforts to arrive at a solution by agreement on the proheme connected with the government of ireland have so far not succeedza.
BRITISH CABINET CHANGES.
LONDON, February 11th. The newspapers concur that as a result of Mr. Buxton's elevation to the Peerage, Mr. Long concluded by Mr. John Barns will go to the Board of saying that the Opposition demanded Trade, Mr. Masterman will become Chan- that the Government should consult the cellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, retain-- country. It was perfectly true that there ing the Chairmanship of the Insurance was grave anxiety in the Army. He said Commission, Mr. Hobhouse, will become the Army muss do what was consistent Postmaster-General and Mr. Samuel with their duty. What course it would President of the Local Government Board. take was not for him to say, but a an a matter where he hopes and distinguished soldier had stated that fears of 36 way of my subjects are
a foul many would resign. It was senly concerned, and which, unless calumny to say that the Opposition had handled now with foresight and judgment, made this & Party question. He appealed terrified her two children by shouting:
warned the amb that unless she and in a spirit of mutual concession, to Mr. Asquith if he had proposals to cleared out of the quarters he would threatens grave future difficulties, it is make them without delay. He moved an throw some water over her. The woman my most carnest wish that the goodwill amendment afhrming that it would be night. She concluded by proclaiming her the-Hill, Mrs. L. HUTTON POTTS, the first go to the country and give the took no cotics of the threat, so she threw and co-operation of men of all parties disastrous to proceed with the Home Rulo defiance of the Government to arrest her,
the water at her.
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electorate the opportunity of saying, "Well done," or "Get out." The recent rumours
that a General Election is expected in May probably arose out of some such anticipations.
The booking for the visit of Miss Mand Allan at Penang-where it will be remem-. bered a publie protest was made against the high charge-proved a record one!
Defendant's version of the affair was that her mistress gave her leave to go out on New Year's Eve, telling her to be back ou the 27th. She alleged that the com- plainant threw hot water over her.
The complainant denied giving the amah leave, and further said that she
Mr. Wood fined the awah $5, and and creeds niay heal the dissension, and Bill until it had been submitted to the ordered that her wages up to the 25th lay the foundatious of a lasting settle judgment of the country. January should be forfeited.
ROY SCOUTS.
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KEW. LEGISLATION.
SUFFRAGETTES HOAX THE POLICE DETECTIVES.
A "WILD BATTLE" AND AN ARREST.
LONDON, February 11th. Mrs. Pankhurst addressed a crowd from the window of a house in Kensington last
saying that she was coming out for a few minutes.
When she emerged from the house there Mr. Asquith said that if the matter was a wild battle between the police and was to be settled by general agreement it, the suffragettes, the detectives and their The Epeech announced forthcoming. Bills for re-constituting the Second had better he settled here and now than captive being once trodden under foot,
by a General Election. While he re-
When the police station was reached the Imperial Naturalisation, NEW DRUM ́AND FIFE BAND AND SCOUTS HALL. Chamber,
Mr. A. J. Edwards, Scout Master, Housing, Education, and other eial gretted that his conversations with Mr. detectives found that they had been announces the following subscriptions up reforms, and also for the anthorising of Boner Law had not attained any agree-hoaxed, the captive having been disguised io date and hopes that the scheme, having loans for the East African Protectorates ment he did not despair of it being to represent Mrs, Fankhurst,
MR. CARNEGIE AND THE PEACE- The recent upward movement in Shell received such an auspicious send-off, will to enable them to carry out public works reached. He thought the language of the
which are urgently required,
King's speech would find an echo in
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every quarter of the House, Dealing with the Ulster Question Mr Asquith said schemes and aggestions for 2 settlement were in the air. The exclusion of Ulster had been mentioned. He was not going to pronounce any final judgment
HONGKONG, FEBRUART 19TH, 1914
THE chief interest of the KING's Speech upon the reassembling of Parliament, for the majority of people, lies in the reference it makes to the position of the dangerous covery of a new well at Tampico and also problem of Home Rule for Iralaud. Is to an impending agreement with another does not countenance the view so frequently oil company, expressed by the Irish leader, Mr. Jons RLDMOND, that the attitude of Ulster is Hall bluff." Hrs MAJESTY recognises that, unless the question is handled now with foresight and judgment, and in a spirit of
For the first time for many years Bang- kok, says the Bangkok Times, contrived to get through a China New Year without free gambling, hitherto the thief feature of a popular holiday.
Mr. Ho Kom Tong.
Mr. Ellis Kadoorie
Mr. Ha Fook
A Friend of the Boys
Total
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THE JAPANESE RELIEF FUND.
The Japanee Relief Fund Committee announces the following further sub scription with thanks:
Previously announced e $2.702.00 50.00 Mr. Ip Wai To.....
Total on the 11th Feb.... 82.842.00
HOME RULE QUESTION DISCUSSED.
A momentous session opened before a packed House of Commons.
even
WUBSIDISING THE CHURCHES,
NEW YORK, February 11th.. Mr. Andrew Carnegie has given two million dollars to promote peace, through the churches of the world.
Part of the income will be available for those who suggested exclusion Church Peace Leagues in Great Britain
THE BOY SCOUTS ENDOWMENT
FUND.
Mr. Austen Chamberlain declared that the events at Ulater were hurrying to a catastrophe,- Jet Mr. Asquith would not on that or on any other solution, but tell the House what he was prepared to do. He asked whether the Government regarded it as a pra aller. Any steps and Germany.
they might take in the way of suggestions. was prepared to exclude Ulster or to
must
not be construed as an admission that secure to her the same rights as those
the Bill, which had breu twice passed, was If the enjoyed by Great Britain. Government answered "yes" then the defective; they would be taken as the pries of peace. He meant by the price of peace giving the new system of Irish!
which would give it a fair chance of work. will of the late Bir William Dunn, has Government a start in an atmosphere under powers entrusted to them by the ing successfully. He agreed that it was given £10,000 to the Boy Scouts Endow
mutual concession, grave future dificulties The Central Committee of the Society are threatened and an earnest appeal is made of St. Vincent de Paul is constituted as that by the goodwill and co-operation of follows: President, Mr. A. M. C. da ren of all parties and creeda the present Silva: Vice-President, Mr. J.-C. V. dissension may be healed and the founda Ribeiro; Secretary, Mr. V. F. Soares; tions laid of a- sting settlement We Treasurer, Mr, A. J. C da Rocha. cannot doubt that this fully represents the The houseboy prosecuted by Sybil THE "SILESIA" CASE AT PENANG. views also of Mr. AQUITH's Government. Rothschild, of No. 2. Gago Street, for
At Penang, on January 30th, Mr. danger of a civil war would be averted. The Government is obviously in a cleft stealing and pawning articles of jewellery Justice Sercombe Smith heard the appeal If there was to be no civil war, then the stick. Mr. ASQUITH states the position very belonging to her was sentenced to two of Max Pecht, chief officer of the Ham- toisely when he points out that if a General months' imprisonment at the Magistracy burg America German steamship Silesia, exclusion of Ulster was the only possible
against the convictions by Mr. Sherwood for aiding the escape of a Chinese basis of peace. Though it would be no Election took place and the Unionists were yesterday by Mr. F.. Hazeland.
prisoner assaulting returned to power they would be confronted
Singapore papers announce the death police constable, for which a Maley settlement of the Irish question, it would Appel at least be a negation of Ireland's claim with the task of governing four-fifths of the of Mr. William Menke, partner of Menke fined $10 and $15, respectively. Irish people disappointed on the eve of the & Ce, and for many years a well-known lant's counsel argued that accused was
nrrested without warrant and should not to be an independent catico. fruition of their cherished hopes, and, figure in the German community of Singa- have been tried by the Magistrate who
Mr. Walter Lung fervently declared no justification for any impression that again, if the Liberals were returned, would pore He died at Hamburg. Mr. Menko ordered the arrest. The Judge in dismis treated accused with great consideration Ulster lay down her arms? Mr. RADYOND lived in Singapore over thirty years and sing the appeal said the Magistrate had that Ulster was not bluffing, and that Birthe Government was trifling with the
so that he should not miss his ship.: Edward Carson's fearless action and matter or seeking to gain time. has recently said that if Home Rule left for good over two years ago.
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LONDON, February 11th.
The death is sanounced of General The William Bannerman.