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the organ of the Government, we learn that there is painful anxiety” among
whilst smoking opium. in
Queen's Road West. They were charged and the first at the Magistracy man, alleged to be the keeper, was fined 450 and the remainder 3 cach,
The directors of the Shanghai: and Hongkow Wharf Co., Ltd., will recom mend at the annual general meeting the Payment of a final dividend for the year 1013 of Tle, 3 per share and the transfer of TI 25,000 to repairs account.
Dr. Goodnow, adviser to the Chinese Government on Constitutional matters. has accepted the Presidency of the John Hopkins University, Baltimore, and leaves Paking about the middle of July, the Government having released him from his agreement.
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UNIONIST GAIN AT LEITH
NARROW VICTORY IN THREE-CORNERED
ENCONTEST:
LONDON, February 27th.
The result of the by-election at Leith Burghs is as follows :
Currie (Unionist) Smith (Liberal) Bell (Labour)
5,159
5,143 1,340
10
Unionist Majority over Liberal.. Unionist Majority over Labour 1,813 In the previous election in 1910 the result wast. Hon. Munro Ferguson (Liberal), 7,008; F. A. MacQuiston (Unionist), 5,284.
The bre-election was occasioned by the appointment of Sir Munro Ferguson to be Governor-General of Australis.
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CHINESE STUDENTS IN LONDON,
LONDON, February 27th. With reference to the statement that the
Chinese students in London have beon
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AFFAIRS IN MEXICO,
PRESIDENT WILSON AND THE LANDING OF
'AN ARMED FORCE.
WASHINGTON, February 27th. ordered home, it is explained by the
President Wilson, questioned regarding the rumour that President Huerta, had Legation that the order only applies to fifteen or twenty from Hunan, for the refused to allow an American Legation reason that, owing to the unrest in guard to be sent to Mexico City, said he Hunan, the Provincial Government is would send an American Admiral, and unable to bear the expense of main that he did not think the despatch of Marines necessary. The President added. that he was unable to see any parallel to the present conditions in Mexico in the Boxer troubles in China. He was of opinion that no armed force could be landed in Mexico under International Law without provoking war, unless the Mexican authorities consented.
THE CASE OF MR. BENTON.
HKAMINATION OF BODY DEFERIED.
WASHINGTON, February 27th.
BUENOS AYRES LOAN.
PERING, February 27th.
The City of Buenos Ayres loan of two and a half millions sterling has been closed.
NEW WHITE STAR LINER LAUNCHED.
LONDON, February 27th. The White Star liner Britannic, 50,000
All interested in cotton spinning weaving, and dyeing at Bhanghai have or the been invited to attend a meeting to be departmental officials regarding the in-held at Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., security of their positions, and the following Ltd. (Shanghai), on the 2nd March
form a Millowners Association and to: commons from the columns of our semi-
The election of a Conservative, for the elect a committee. official contemporary is certainly illuminat
The friends of Mr. FW Webb, first time in the history of Leith, is most ing It can be safely predicted that the present Administration that has begun formerly of Lloyd's Register, Singapore, surprising, as the Liberal nomince was a many things under the last Cabinet will hear with regret of the death of his strong one, being the Provost. The great tons burthen, was successfully launched finish few. The worst of all is that the wife at Cardiff. She has been ailing for Civil Service is marked by that amount of years, and Mr. Webb joined the staff of increase in the Labour vote was totally at Belfast yesterday in the presence of
Lloyd's British Register of Shipping in unexpected. inefficiency which will not ensure good Cardiff in the hope that the climate there results to the country. The people are would suit her state of health on leaving fully alive to the blighting effect of corrupt Singapore practices and the insecurity of official positions, but they are patiently waiting for a better system to be adopted."
A fire broke out at No. 9, Queen's Road Centrel, a little before 10 o'clock
The result of the polling was announced too late to be dealt with in the editorials of the morning papers.
The Morning Post, in a brief leaderette,
vast crowds of people, despite the rain.
DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA.
LONDON, February 27th, The Niger Company propose to increase their capital, which is now 2500,000, by
We further learn; from the same source last night. The premises are but a short days a contributory cause of the result $9,500,000, in view of the development
As the result of a conference between Mr. Bryan and Bir Cecil Spring-Rice, the British Ambassador, it has been decided that Mr. Perceval, the British Consul at Galveston, is not to enter Mexico to examine the body of Mr. Benton until better arrangements can be made.
that there is great reluctanca among capable distance from the Central Fire Station, was the deportation of Labour leaders in arising from the opening up of railways Cecil Spring-Rica to proceed to El Paso
and the prompt attendance of the Fire de Brigade, under Chief Inspector Gourlay, resulted in the saving of the first floot, occupied by the Lai Chung firm, general merchants. The first and second floore were badly burned, and the first floor was damaged by water.
men to accept official appointments, because “dismissals and, appointments are made with amazing ease." "One often bears that a person has declined an offer from the Government because should be become an official he will be compelled to graft or starve. Moreover, honest men upon whom offices are thrust are frequently ousted in order to make room for those who have more influence than ability and integrity, While this can be said of the Civil Service in China there can be little prospect of good administrative work One more quotation may be made: Nowadays in China any
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backing,
A person who has no education occupies a minor position to day, but to-morrow, through illicit, mesum or favouritism, he may be appointed Bureau Chief or Chinese Minister to forsign country with the title of Envoye Extra- ordinaire et Ministre Plenipotentiaire. In some cases such appointments are made simply in consideration of family ties, and in other cases because of friendship. It is further observed that at present if an official is discharged or removed, he is stripped of his official title and he becomes. a common citizen. If he joins the Civil Service again, he may be given á post ranking below the one he previously held. Lately
a Consul-General, on his return to Chins,
made a amall clerk, Such an indignity as this was out possible under the Monarchy it ought not to be possible under the Republic. So long as these conditions prevail it can cause no surprise if the Civil Service of Chiun censes to attract the best men In recent Mandates the HONGRONG OFFICE: 101, Dza Vasox ROAD C. PRESIDENT has been trouchantly denounc London Orfice: 181, Fumar Braerz, E..ing inefficiency and corruption in the
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DEATH
COCERANE-On February 22nd, at Shang- ha, HUGH BOYD COCHRANE (Pilot), aged 17 years:
The Daily Press.
HONGEONG FEBRUARY 28TH, 1914,
The recent changes mads in the Chinese Cabinet are not calmulated to inspire confi. dence in the copacity of the Government to make any substantial progress with the great schemes of reform which have been
· WAS.
Whilst on patrol in the New Territory
a lukong noticed a man passing whose countenanco seemed familar. He called upon the man to stop, as he suspected him of being a returned banishes, but the man look to his heels. With the object of frightening the runaway, the constable fired, his revolver in the man's direction.
The bullet grazed the latter's arm and he promptly pulled up. The lukong's suspicion being verified, the banishee appeared before the Magistrate yesterday. and was committed for trial at the Criminal Sessions. The defendant caused amusement by remarking in defence that it was the duty of any man who was pursued to run
THE JAPANESE RELIEF FUND. The Japanese Relief Fund Committee announce with thanks the following further contributions:
Previously announced Wong Kam-fuk, Esq.
B. Wong Tape, Esq.
South Africa, which was doing infaite The journal harm among the workers.
The contest at Leith is only the adds.
beginning of a controversy which we regard with the gravest forebodings."
and the expected developments in conse- quence of the union of the two Pro-
de un tectorates. If this proposal be sanctioned,
the Directors will issue at least £300,000
Immediately, and a further £1,000,000 in
Mr. Perceval had been instructed by Sir to inquire into the death of Mr. Benton.] IMPERIAL NATURALISATION
LEGISLATION.
LONDON, February 27th
It is understood that a Bill to promote The result was vociferously cheered byx per cic, preferences shares. Mesars. uniformity of naturalisation of all sub- the Unionists in the House of Commons Lever Brothers are underwriting thejects in the British Empire has been
Mr. Lloyd George, speaking on time," reported to the gibes of the Opposition by saying that compared with 1900 we have a majority of 3,000 for Home Rule and Land Reforms."
Mr. Curric, when interviewed, said
It is Scotland's notice to quit." election, be declared, was fought chiefly
on the question of. Home Rule.
Joan.
DEPORTEES DINE AT
WESTMINSTER.
drafted by the Government. It is hoped.
to
pass the measure this Session, RAILWAY STRIKE IN PORTUGAL,
SEVERAL GOODS TRAINS DERAILED,
LONDON, February 27th.
LONDON, February 27th, Mr. Raoay Macdonald, M.P., presided
The last night at a dinner in the so-called
A renewal of the recent railway strike Stangers Dining-room in th
in the House of in Portugal has been attended by mang Commons to the deporters. Upwards of outrages. Several goods trains have been 100 prominent members of the Bebour derailed, two by means of dynamite disappointing, and that it was in the Party attended. The proceedings wore Communication with Spain has been private, but it is understood that Mesers. greatly delayed, the telegraph wires nature of a calamity.
Bain and Foutsma (from South Africa)
baving been cut. replied to the toast.
Mr. Smith admitted that the result was.
Mr. Benar Law has telegraphed to M. Currie The victory will appear as the crowning mercy to the Loyalists of Ireland."
RETURN OF MAWSON EXPEDITION.
WONDERFUL COLLECTION OF SPECIMENS.
ADELAIDE, February 27th. The Aurora, the ship of the Mawson Expedition to the Antarctic, has arrived
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Ohno, Esq
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The Victoria Printing Press Wan Man Kai, Esq.
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LH Chaun, Esq.
2,03:
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Kwan Süm Yin, Esq.
2,00
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Teung Sui Sang, Esq.
J. Wong, Esq.
2.00 1,00
Provincial administrations, but it would acem from what the semi-official organ saye that the PRESIDENT's attention might well be directed to the conditions prevailing in the Government offices in the Capital. Until Ministers can be found who will stick to their posts for a reasonable period of time, and, more important still, until honest and efficient permanent officials are guaranteed security of tenure in their posts and the
Dr. Mawson, in the course of an inter- view, said that the expedition had been eminently successful, and perhaps the best scientific results which had been obtained in the Antarctic were the indications of Total on the 27th Fab..... 49,032.00 vast coalields. He also has a wonderful"
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LOCAL SPORT.
RUGBY FOOTBALL.
THE GREAT CUP CONTEST,
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collection of specimens, including minerals, some of which were rich deposits, especially of copper.
Much discomfort was experienced owing to the terrific winds, which were
were frequent
NOT A NEGRO KINGDOM.”
LONDON, February 27th Reuter's Agency learns that no question
A certain amount of curiosity was shown by members watching the dinner- party gathering from the Lobby, but there were no incidents.
ANGLO-AMERICAN PEACE
COMMISSIONS.
AMERICAN, PROPOSAL TO BE CONSIDERED WITH COLONIES,
LONDON, February 27th. Sir Edward Grey announced in the House of Commons that the Imperial Government were considering proposals from the United States for a Treaty establishing Peace Commissions to examine and report upon subjects in dis
pute. The draft seemed generally accept-
able, but it must be considered with the self-governing Colonies, as a special provision was required to meet their interests.
BASEBALL IN LONDON.
KING GEORGE AMONG 50,000 PERPLEXED SPECTATORS
LONDON, February 27th.
His Majesty the King, the American
announced. If progress is to be made it is dishonest and incompetent are excluded see W. A. Nowers, and R, S, Kemp has arisen about the establishment of a Ambassador (De. Page) and a crowd
from Government service, it is vain to hope for steady and solid progress in any bratch of the general scheme of reform which has been promulgated.
new native State on the Gold Coast
The Army meet the Club on the latter'sly gauged at over two hundred miles an ground at Happy Valley this afternoon in hour. what should be the fiul struggle for the Championship. The kick off is advertised for 4.16 p.m. The teams are as follows — CLUB Back, C. F. Maltby: Three- quarter Backs, A. N. Joseland, A L thorne, Half-Banks, Jasper Clark and H S House (Capt.); Forwards, F. C. Hall,
The facts are that the Governor has C. Woodhead, A. Murdoch, J. C. Taylor, H. F. Hegarty, R. F. Walker, J. Watson asked the Imperial Government to inquire and A F. Deane
ARMY Back, L. V. G. Smyth R.A., of the United States regarding Sam, who Three-quarter Backs, Lt. P. R. M. Collins RA. Lt. J. A. Pyn RA. (Capt.), LEW is negotiating for a concession from a Half Backs, Lt. C. C. Taylor BA. and mercial deal. Leslie R.A. and Lt. H. G. Bagnall R.A Gold Coast Chief. It is a purely com. L. R. O. Blagrove D.C.L.I., Forwards, Lt. F. MF Momber B.E., Capt. C. H. Tyrell 45th Pl, L. JE Shenres 25th PL, Lt. F. W. Thicknesse R.A., Li, P. Nevill R.A. Lt. T. E. Bisdee D.C.LL, 14. E. L. Pasko D.CL.I. and LA W Batson D.CL.I. The Referer Lieut CGB Coltart, B.N. Everything pro- mises an exciting game and an exhibition of good football Devotees of the carry ing code" are looking forward to a rare 15 do jorment and are expected to roll up in large numbers to support their railway and river routes in the north respective teams from the touch line.
A Tientsin paper says it understands
LEAGUE CRICKET.
27th and 21st January were delivered in The French and German maila of the London on the 20th February.
essential that the statesmen responsible for the initiation of reforms should remain in office to work for their realisation, Unhappily, for the fifth time in twenty months, a new Cabinet has had to be formed. HSIUNG HSI-Lixo, who, since September last, has acted both as Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, has resigned because, according to his letter of resignation, he lacks ability and statee The first steamers to visit Newchbang manship," and because “the burdens are were expected to arrive there on the 23rd heavy and my energy is exhausted." He inst. Last year the port opened on 20th represents that during his administration "the financial resources of the country have Harbin papers state that Russia is not incressed, the official service has not strengthening her forse in North Man beon purified, the defence of the frontier churia, where she is to have 40.000 troops, remain unstrengthened and the interior to be principally used along the new administration is still disturbed with brigandage. It is obvious, of course, that
March
ACTIVITY OF THE TSAR
KAROUSES INTEREST IN RUSSIA.
estimated at 50,000 watched & baseball match at Chelsea, in which Chicago baat The crowd New York by 6 to 4. applauded the cleverness of the players, but appeared to be perplexed.
FRENCH CRUISER RE-FLOATED LONDON, February 27th. The French cruiser Weldeck Rousseau, which went aground in the Gulf of Juan, has been refloated
THE DISASTER TO THE
EKLYPTIKA”
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CORUNNA, February 27th. The Wildenfels sighted the Eklyptika
BAPTIST MISSIONARY ARRESTED IN THE CONGO.
FOREIGN OFFICE COMMUNICATES WITH
PORTUGAL.
LONDON, February 27th. The Baptist Missionary Society bas notified the Foreign Office of the arrest of the Rev. Mr. Bowskill, in the Portu-. guese Congo, in connection with recruit ing of natives for Sao Thome and Principe The Foreign Office is communi- cating with the Portuguese Government, TRAGIC SEQUEL TO A MASKED BALL
Merz. February 27th, A duel was fought between Lieut. St. George and Lieut. Haage, who belonged to the same regiment. Lieut. Haage, who was killed, was compelled by the rules of the court of honour to challenge Liont St. Georgs for his behaviour towards his wife nt a masked ball.
FURTHER OUTRAGE BY SUFFRAGETTES:
HISTORIC CHURCH AND PRICELESS, SCRIPTURAL RELICS BURNED;
LONDON, February 27th. Suffragettes set fire to and burned tha historie Whitekirk Church, East Lothian, Priceless Scriptural relics were destroyed in the fire despite & gallant attempt to gave them.
UNIONISTS AND HOME RULE AMENDMENTS.
LONDON, February 27th. The Unionist leaders have decided to move a rote of censure on the Government on the 3rd prox.; for refusing to announes the suggested amendments to the Home Ruls Bill,
OBITUARY.
ST. PETERSBURG, February 27th. The subject which is engrossing public interest in Russia is the announcement that the Tear, presiding over recent
Lospon, February 27th. meeting of the Cabinet, expressed himself
The death is announced of Sir John as being strongly interested in the realisa tion of constitutional reforms, and
Tenniel and also of Canon Driver.
[Sir John Tenniel is the famous artist affirmed that the time had come for end-
for drifting and damaged. They launched whose cartoons were a feature of Punch for ing the differetices between the various departments of State, and for co-opers boats, but the Eklyptcha disappeared fifty years. He joined the staff of that journal in 1651 and retired in 1901, He was born in 1820 and had therefore reached rable he may be, could ever hope to up-to-date hotel, to cater for first-class Civil Service Ground Civil Service will be and the Council of Empire.
This match takes place to-day on the tion between the Government, the Duma bows first.
the 94th your of his age.]
Canon Driver, of Christ Church, Oxford, pat China's house in order in the brief foreign traffic, by a limited company in represented by R. FO.. Kird (Cap-
It is understood that the new Premier, space of five months. It is a task which Peking. The site, plans and other fain), AB Butherland, FA, Biden, J.
Hebrew, and author of many instructive and - valuable commentaries on the Bible.] requires long and patient labour as well as malters in connection therewith are all R. Beed: Hnd Mr. C. Severa, 40. M. tioremykin, is carrying out the will of Captain, who, however, succumbed to his
Brawn, G. R. Sever, A. E. W. Salt, Har intelligent and arm direction, and the real obtained, and the capital fully promised. Foster, It. C. Earlow, and P. Jaeks,
these are polita excuses for a step prompted that necessary arrangements are being
by quite other reasons. No statesman, completed for the creation of a new and
however
C80.0 KOWLOOS.
The Wildenfels rescued 13, and the
injuries. Twenty one souls perished,
is the well-known Regius Professor of