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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY APRIL 18, 1914
"The increasing length and depth of modern steamers calls for the provision of a wharf of greater length than any of our present ones and necessitates a considerable amount of dredging at our wharves." These two statements show that two Companies to
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were held at the Happy Valley yesterday, in ideal conditions. The various eventa were well contested, and were watched by & numerous crowd of parents, scholars," and friends, the sports being great
lose by Sir Chen Tung Liang Chong
A. S. WATSON whom the Colony owes so much for the success. The prizes were presented at the
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development of the port into one of the largest shipping centres of the World are taking due notice of the signs of the times, and it is very satisfactory to see that they are preparing for future shipping developments. But, as we have pointed out on many previous WINE& SPIRIT MERCHANTS. occasions, an important duty devolves upon the Government in this connection. Suit- able anchorage for an increased number of vessels must be provided as near the centre of the harbour as possible, and for this purpose the question of deepening the harbour must be soriously considered. If the Wharf Company, looking to "the increasing length and depth of the modern steamship," deem a considerable amount of dredging at the wharves neces sary to enable these steamers to berth
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THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY:]
A DRAMATIC ANNOUNCEMENT.
THE PRIME MINISTER BECOMES SECRETARY FOR WAR.
LONDON, March 31st. The House of Commons was again packed with members yesterday in anti- cipation of the further debate on the
{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
(THROUGH REDTEE 8 AGENCY.]
VIEWS ON THE SITUATION, While the Unionists think that the Government is so shaken that it will be unequal to the strain of carrying the Bills to be passed under the Parliament Act, the Ministerialists are confident that Mr. Asquith's bold step has solved the difficul ty, and that when he takes up his new post. his great personal authority will end
HOME RULE CRISIS. would be sent from England. As regards the possibility of disaffection among tho officers, Sir Arthur Paget was given two rules. First, that the officers who were ordered to support the civil power must not be allowed to resign, but that if they disobeyed the order they were to be dis- missed; and, secondly, that indulgence might be shown to officers domiciled in Ulster. It was never intended that all the confusion and misunderstandings.. these rules, which were given to Bir Colonel Seely sat on a hack bench, thus, Arthur Paget for guidaree in an It is generally agreed, however, that showing that his resignation had been
emergency, should be put
to the there will be an election in June or July, accepted.
offeers as questions. There was or as soon as the Parliament Act Bille At the Marine Court yesterday, 51 Mr. Asquith announced that Sir John misunderstanding on this point,
Pro- go through. members of the crew of the 5.8 Salmart, a Glasgow steamer, were charged with French and General Ewart had persisted ceeding, Mr. Churchill contended that it was the sacred duty of the Government disobeying the orders of Capt. Gardiner, in resigning, but they wished him to make p
Among the it clear that they were in entire accord to take all possible measures to cope with the skipper of the vessel. charges are those of wilful damage and with his statement in the House of Com threats. No evidence was called, and on
by three men near Mount Davis and The
robbed of the whole of the money. police are enquiring into the matter.
Ireland crisis.
armed rebellion, and he definitely charged
alongside them, it is imperatively necessary the application of Mr. W. B. Hind, who mons on Friday. He paid a warm tribute the Opposition leaders of both Houses
that the Government also should assure itself that thees larger and deeper-draught steamers will be able to approach the wharves. We drew attention a short time
appeared for the defendants, the hearing to the loyalty and ability of Sir John French and General Ewart, and regretted was adjourned until to-day.
that Col. Seely also insisted upon resignation, Mr. Asquith went on to C. G. 8. Mackie as a partner in the firm say that His Majesty the King had
Today's business notices include the sapouncement of the admission of Mr.
with attempting, as far as they could, to effect a seduction of the Army in order to prevent it being used to deal with a rebellion. The fact that the Army was being used as a political weapon by the
A GENERAL ELECTION?
PROBABLE SUCCESSORS OF THE
RETIRED GENERALS.
It is anticipated that General Bic Charles Douglas, G.C.B., K.OB, OB, Inspector General of the Home Forces, will succeed Sir John French, and that Lt.-General Sir H. L. Smith-Dorrien, KC.B., G.CO of the Southern Command, will succeed Six Charles Douglas.
In the Lobbies of the two Houses General Sir Ian Hamilton, G.GB, D.S03 the Dominions Commission by Lord P1BBIM
of Gibb, Livingston & Co., and of Me, approved of his (Mr. Asquith) becoming Conservatives raised the issue of the Army and Professor Joan HARWARD BILES COL G. Bird and Mr. G. L Wilson asetary of State for War. He would reta Parliament, and nothing could Adjutant General to the Forces, is mea- cerning what effect the present deepening Distilled Scotch Whiskies. of the Suez Canal and the capacity of the partners in the firm of Palmer & Turner, retire from the House pending the bylay that issue now except a general settle toned as the probable successor to Bir
Panama Canal is likely to have on the depth/Mr. C. C. F. Cunningham and Mr. L N. election, which the appointment would ment of the outstanding questions in It is of great age, very fine, and mellow. Its superior there was no doubt in his mind that the Procuration on behalf of Messrs. Jardine, he assumed the office of Secretary of State the Army itself would be shattered, na
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ago to some interesting evidence given before
of the world's harbours, Lord PIZIE said Leofo have been authorised to sign per occasion.
Matheson & Co., Ltd., and Mr. W Oliveerona to sign per procuration on behalf of the Swedish Trading Co in China, Ltd., of which Mr. Arthur Nilsson
is managing director.
It has been ascertained that Mrs. Edita Eliza Ames Lyde, whose death occurred suddenly on board the German mail str. Yorck at Shanghai last week, vas. a sister-in-law of Major Oswald Henry Ames of the Second Life Guards (now retired), who held the record of being the tallest man in the British Army, his beight
t being 6 feet 8 inches. A cable- gram was despatched to Major Ames for instructions, and the funeral was delayed pending the receipt of a reply. The deceased was on her way to Japan to ste the peach blossom, and it was her intention on her return to spend some little time at the house of a friend in the British Legation at Peking.
He emphasised the fact that
with much reluctance in a great for War public emergency
The House was momentarily dumb- founded, and then the Ministerialists chatred frantically and the Premier with drew from the House.
RENEWED DEBATE.COM The House then took up the third
reading of the Consolidated Fund Bill- Mr. Bonar Law considered that nothing could be more improper than to discuss Home Rule in the Premier
absence.
regard to Ireland. Unless it was so laid,
John French,
"MR. ASQUITH'S BYE-ELECTION,
In the bye-election at East Fife, occasioned by his new post. Mr. Asquith
who opposed the Premier at the lab general election.
the House of Lords was first exploited and then shattered. If, therefore, the Opposi-will be opposed by Col. A. Sprot (U.), tion would move forward and meet the great advances which the Government had made, they would be received in a gener- ous spirit and with the understanding that there was a reasonable desire to effect a settlement. But it every proposal of
the Government was twisted into a weapon to destroy the whole policy of Hume Rule and the Parliament Act, then the Government was bound to move forwari, despite the threats and danger, and what-
Polling will probably take place on Easter Monday.
The figures at the last election were — Right Hon. B. H. Asquith, L... 5,349 Col A. Sprot, U
3.350
1799 The Premier has represented East Fife
sings 1888.
Majority.
THE EFFECT ON INDIAN ARMY. The Daily Telegraph states that there
Tinest very old BROWN opinion expressed by him was that the apprising him of the death and asking Mr. F. E. Smith dwelt on the serious ever the consequences might be to them. are rumours in the Lobby that Mr.. BRANDY, Guaranteed 25 years age, in wood. The finest LIQUEUR BRANDY on the market.
The motion for the rejection of the Con-
minimum working depth now desirable for * first-class harbour is at least 40 ft., and that, "in view of the time which it takes to get barbour authorities in motion and to obtain results from them, he thought the minimum depth which harbour engineers, or any report on harbour facilities should now recommend, is at least 45 feet, as by the time that anything like this depth obtains in many barbours, he was sure there would be a demand for it from the shipping using the ports." Bir JoHN BILES thought it not anreasonable to predict that within 20 or BRANDY. 30 years a depth of harbour of 60tt, could be profitably employed, while another opening of the Fanama Canal by reason of
nature of the statement made by Mr. selves. the increased draught available, au com
Asquith on Friday, and demanded ta kaɔw pared with the Suez Canal, will make it
the instructions given to Sir Arthur possible to run more economio-elarger
Paget. He accused the Government of a Naval and Military plot against Ulster, steamers of greater length to China in spite
The cry of Army versus People” was of the greater distance. Running steamer
sufficient to maroon the entire Govern to China means running them to Hongkong,
mont, because the Army had taken to step and as the harbour is the very source of our prosperity it must ever be the constant aim
in which they were not abetted by the Coverament. (Cheers) If the people Lord Morley added that there had done the right thing. of the Government, as of local enterprise, to maintain it in every respect as a "first"
decided in favour of Home Rule, he been no disobedience of orders by cented step which proves the gravity of class harbour." At various Bochorage areas the harbour bed, even now, is stirred the incipient outbreak of fire at the Grand would not be responsible for encouraging any officer or man. (Cheers.) The die the situation. It is confident that Mr.
He repudiated the cipline of the Army was exemplary. up by the propallors of even moderate-sized Hotel, reported yesterday, was not caused resistance thereto.
The statement caused intense surprise The to seduce the Army, and declared and was taken as an indication of Lol not as great as will be necessary for by the fusing of electric wires. That much assertion that efforts had been made
has been definitely ascertained. the accommodation of the deep-draught: economic leviathan that the Pacama Canal probability is that it was caused by that the Government was concealing Morley's resignation.
something of which it was ashamed in reference to the instructions which were
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steamers, thus indicating that the depth in
makes possible.
The Yellow Dragon acknowledges sub- scriptions to the Queen's College Pavilion Fund amounting to 82,072.
Au announcement is made that "Betsy," & comedy in three acts by F. C. Burnand, will be given in the Theatre on April 16th, 17th and 18th inst., in aid of four local institutions.
The Chinese Government, the Peking Gazette says, will most likely abandon the
THE OUTBREAK AT THE GRAND HOTEL
We are authoritatively informed that
chatties
ARMS AND AMMUNITION ON THE given to the officers.
"TAI ON."
As a result of certain information, a hody of West Point police, under Sergt.
Leter
Colonel Beely said there had been no differences between bimslf and his colleagues. He denied that Lord Morley was involved in the matter of the para-
solidated Fund Bill was defeated by 319 stating t
votes to 251.
DEBATE IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS In the House of Lords Lord Morley made a statement similar to that of Mr. Asquith.
Lord Salisbury asked if the reinforce ments which were sent to Ulster included naval and military forces from England, and two divisions from the south of
Treland.
Lord Morley-Yes, I suppose that
"Asquith" has received a message from
Viscount Hardinge, Viceroy of India, stating that many officers of the Indian army will resign unless the Government makes peace with the Army instead of permitting Ministers to drive it to rebellion.
MR ASQUITH'S DUTY. The Times says that Mr. Asquith has It is an unpre-
Asquith's presence in the War Office will
restore the confidence of all ranks, and expresses the opinion that it is fr Asquith's duty to shield the Army from the wanton attempts which are being made to raise a new electioneering cry of," Army against the people."
SIR JOHN FRENCH ON HIS RESIGNATION.
Sir John French bas sent a letter to all his Commanders-in-Chief pointing out
Cockle, made a search on board the Ta graphs and said that everything was now rule, He added that Colonel Seely had that his resignation is solely on personal
*
shown him the two famous paragraphs, grounds, and that he is relying on them which he did not see differed in substance to see that there are no further resigna- from the views expressed by the Cabinet. tious.
On on Monday, and found concealed known, and there was no concealment under the boilers two parts of Lee-Enfield
and no plot. rifles, and a large quantity of ammuni-
Mr. Winston Churchill said that when
Lord Curzon interjected the remark- ILLNESS OF MR. LLOYD GEORGE. tion.
They also seized 20 taels of
As Colonel Beely has resigned, why is
LONDON, March 31st prepared epium, for which no owner could Colonel Seely's assurus were given,
Lord Morley still a Minister
Mr. Lloyd George, the Chancellor of be found. The police arrested one Chinese The Cabinet knew nothing of General
Lord Morley-I shall answer to the Exchequer, is lying ill at his home at scheme of making Santuao (Fukien) ation with the arms and ammunition, and
supposed to be one of the crew, in connecGough's demands. The document, which
was drafted by General Ewart, came to morrow,
Walton Heath naval barbear, as it is feared that the at the Magistracy yesterday he was kned
Lords Belbourne and Roberts emphasa- AUSTRALIAN LABOUR TROUBLES sand bar at its mouth is very treacherous 91,000 or 12 months' hard labour by Mr. the Cabinet too late to be read, but Mr. and the initial expenses will be great,
Asquith, knowing the wind of the Cabinet,ed the fact that no officer had refused to
SYDNEY March 31st, ent it down accordingly,, handed it to
obey orders:
The lumpers have commenced a boycott Colonet Seely, and then left the Cabinet
Lord Roberts denounced the mischievous of frozen meat for export, refusing to WITHIN the hat few weeks, evidence has Chinese assaulted a respectable Chinese A LEPER AT THE MAGISTRADY
Regarding the reinforcements which were assertions that the Army was implicated handle the mest until the local prices been afforded at the annual meetings of at rather bad wound near the left eye. At At the Magistracy yesterday, before
sent to guard the depots, Lieut-General in a political conspiracy, and said that hays been reduced. least two Hongkong Companies that the the Magistracy yesterday he was fined Mr. F. A. Hazeland, a Chinese was Sir Arthur Paget was consulted, and he soldiers did not concern themselves with probability of a great development of the 30, or two months imprisonment in charged with obstructing, resisting, and thought that it would cause intense politics. Colony's shipping trade as a consequence of default,
assaulting two Chinese constables. A
excitement and a crisis. The Gavera Lord Haldane said that there had been the opening of the Panama Canal 18
tificate was produced from Dr. Moore
ment did not view the matter so seriously, a campaign in the Press and speeches receiving consideration. At the meeting of
HONGKONG, APRIL 18T, 1914,
Whilst under the induence of liquor, a
lady in the Western District, inflicting a
F. A. Hareland
OBITUARY
› LONDON, March 31st. The deaths announced of the great Italian pianist, composer, and conductor,
In the Gorman Consular Court at the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Com Shanghai last week, Peter Behrens, head that the man was suffering from leprosy at consulted. Mr. Birrell, who did not during the week, inciting the Army not to Chevalier Tito Matter. pany on Monday, Mr. S. H. DODWELL, collector in the Shanghai Gas Company, and the doctor recommended that he be the Chairman, after expressing the hope was sentenced to two months' imprison sent to Canton forthwith. His Worship consider that their intention would pro support the civil power. It was true the that the Dock Company has now entered ment on a chargs of embezzling, during ordered the man to be sent away that duo any commation, though interference officers had not disobeyed orders, but they member of the Philharmonie Society,
Mr. Auguste Vernon, "a French gentle
upon a more prosperous era, said :—“No 1912 and 1913, $1,030, the monies of his one can tell what effect the opening of the smployers. The case was heard before Panama Canal will have on the shipping Dr. Ney, Consular Judge, and Captain trade between the Far East and the Atlantis H Scheilhoss and Mr. F. W. E Koeppe
(Assessors). coast of America, but in my opinion it ja quite possible that changes may cause Hongkong to become the fat port in the East of more steamship lines than at present is the case. And the Hon. Mr. Dayzd LANDALE, as Chairman of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, addressing a meeting of shareholders a few weeks
man who has had considerable experience in Hotels in the Far East, bas become manager of the well-known ~ Kaikin-io Hotel at Kamakura, in succession to Mr. Wasaburo Aoyama, who has resigned after being connected with the Hotel for
ago, referred to the fact that already twenty-eight years, Mr. Vernon was for there is an increasing demand for wharfage a few years the lesses of the Boa Vista and storage accommodation, and he added Hotel, Macao.
evening.
ALICE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals begs to nowledge with thanks the following donations to the funds of the hospitals ——
Sincere, & Co. Wing On & Co- A 6 GR
Ma Tig Pune.
He
The great musician mos tamed Professor
of the Santa Cecilia Academy in Rome, and
Florence, Turin, and others, at the early age of 112- Ho gave his first concert when bat five years of age. He has given concerts in all parts of the United Kingdom, and also
the Continent.]
with drill and the arrest of the leaders had raised questions about the
se would. The Government acted upon his orders.
warned their Lord advice, Sir Arthur Paget received orders ships of the consentences of an that there were to be no other movements, agitation affecting the Army............ Any and these were approved by the Cabinet attempt todentocratise
the Acmy principle, and the detail were would be attended with enormous approved at a conference between Mr. difficulties. It would take probably whereby they have been enabled taberrow
The report of Gopeng Consolidated states that the directors have made arrangements with the company's bankers
an amount equivalent to the balance of able or stare, thereby obviating eity of further calls being made, shares until April, 1915. During
Asquith, members of the Government, fifteen years, and there would be an heads of the Army Council, and Sir enormous expenditure of money, and then Arthur Paget. None of the Ministers the Army would not be equal to the pre the net pront of £44.138 has been believed that the orders would lead to sent splendid service. bloodshed. Sir Arthur Paget took a very
Hence it a medo, out of which four quarterly Babydends of 21 per cent making 10 per almost a crime to bring the Army into cent for the year, have been paid,
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JM. Alvea & Co..
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W. 8. Brown
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The Pharmacy
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M. Chan Hur.
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erious view of the matter, but was told
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any political controversy.
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Sing On & Co.
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that if it was necessary reinfereements
The House then adjourned,
absorbing £30,656, and leaving a balance of £13,462, which the directors propme to carry forward.