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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL 27TH, 1914.
TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS
[ROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
MEXICAN
CRISIS.
REBEL LEADER'S NOTE TO AMERICA. NOT HOSTILE
WASHINGTON, April 28th. An agent of the Robel leader says that General Carranzata Note to President- Wilson was not hostile and was intended
(THROUGH REGTER’6. AGENCY:]:
AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVE-
QUITTING.
Mr. O'Shaughnessy, the American
Charge d'affaires, at Mexico City, has arrived at Vora Cruz,
NO OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS BY
AMERICA.
......
It is announced in Washington that uc a basis for further negotiations. fu er offensive operations in Mexico are Carranza, if recognised as the de facto at present contemplated. Congressmen President, will not hesitate to apologise arid newspapers are urging the Govern- for the nets of "the traitor Huerta."
ment to more speedy retion, considering After a Conférence at Washington with that the plan of awaiting retaliatory M. Bryan, the representative of the developments at Vora Cruz will be likely Constitutionalists telegraphed Generato lend to international complications. Carranza, advising neutrality, ̈and. The Braziliani Ambassador and the stating that he had received assurances Argentine and Chileca Ministers have that no ofensive movements from Veza Crus were contemplated. The Custome House would be returned to the Mexicans immediately President Huerta mado
reparation.
VILLA WILL NOT FIGHT THE UNITED STATES. General Villa has informed the Ameri can Agent at Chihuahua that he rofnses. to b dragged into war with the United States on account of that drunken as Huerta."
AN ASTONISHING. RUMOUR. A despatch from Albuquerque says that railway officials have received a report that General Villa has arrested General Caranza and put him in geol. A later report says the rumour is untrue.
ANTI-AMERICAN FEELING IN MEXICO CITY. According to reports from Americaa sources, American buildings in Mexico City have been closed owing to the throate of the mob to murder their occupants.
4 loent newspaper states that four Americans were killed by mobs in Mexico City Three victims were taken off street-cars. killed in the streets, and a fourth was killed in the Y.M.C.A. building by members of a baseball team to which be belonged.
The statement is not yet confirmed, AN ENGAGEMENT ON THE TEXAS BORDER
"DER OSTASIATISCHER LLOYD" SERVICES
CHINA SERVICE. MILITARY AND CIVIL CONTROL COMBENED IN KWANGTUNG..
PERING, April 25th.
A Presidential Order promulgates the gathering of the Military and Civil power under ons control for Kwangtung and Sheosi.
THE REVISION OF THE CONSTITUTION.
FEKING, April 25th. The Constitutional Committee to-day begins the second reading of the revised draft of the Constitution, which is to be published on the first of May.
⠀⠀⠀⠀ EUROPEAN SERVICE.
AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S INCREASED DIVIDEND.
tendered the good offices of their Gover ments to President Wilson toward on
BEULIN, April 24th. amicable solution of the Mexican problein.
The Austrian Lloyd's Steamship Com The President has accepted the offer
Generals Carranza and Villa have alapany pays a dividend of 71% (1912, 7%).
THE MONEY MARKET, offered to mediate
BERLIN, April 24tb, The Bourses all over the world are weak
money is plentiful.
THE MILITARY QUESTION
REBELS CAPTURE MONTEREY.
BROWNSVILLE, April 25th.
HOW TO COMMIT BURGLARIES.
CHARDE AGAINST A EUROPEAN CONSTABLE.
RANDOM REFLECTIONS.
It was satisfactory to find that the
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KOWLOON BOWLING GREEN CLUB-
"AT HOME."
A most unusual case came att for hearing subject of tree destruction had been Kowloon Bowling Green Club presented a
at the Magistracy on Saturday morning, when William Bilborough, a young Euro pean constable stationed at Wanchai, was charged with burglariously entering a certain dwelling house, No. 9. Wood Road, in the Wanchar district, and stealing fee pieces of silver value 85.
stealing anything. Not guilty
brought before the attention of our local Parliament, but the replies given to the Hon. Mr. Follock's questions could not have entisfied those who Foal strongly on the mutter, except perhaps the intima
more
tion that there would be no
The roast, given that the bowling tournament afterwards took pinco
Mr. Whibley,
Mr. Duncan.
Mr. Forsyth
Mr. Kinross
The charming little enclosure of the very festive and delightful appearance yesterday when the Club signalised the by giving an opening of the bowling season h
At Home. There wore a large number of guests, and tea was served at small tables attractively laid out on the
"green" by the members" wives.
place alaughter. Mr. Dennys (of Messrs. Donny & trees were cut down because they were not Club and the visitors, with the following Bowley) was for the defence.
suitable, was a rather negative statement.sults:-
RINK 1. Defendant pleaded "Not guilty to Why were unsuitable trees planted? Then Alr. Hamilton.
Mr. Dorrington. we are informed that they would not grow Mr. Pitt.. into good specimens; that they had not Mr. Wotherspoon. done so ever after ten years' growth. But (Skip) they were quite good specimens, so good Mr. J. Grant, in fact that the hop gentleman who Mr. Avenell, replied added and this is really solf Mr. Smith.
Mr. D. McHardy. the contradiction-"the view of Queen
(Skip) Victoria's Statue and of the Square as a whole,
was much obscured," Mr, J. Crawford.
Mr A. Milroy, Of course, we all know that quito à large | Mr. G. Henderson, amount of Statue Square was visible Mr W. Russell.
(Skip) Mr. Watt.
From the story of the complainant, a European Indy, it would seem that she was awakened between 4.30 and 5 o'clock on Thursday morning by the light of the dining room being on. The dining room window Was open and defendant in uniform was stand ing there. Complainant was under the impression that the defendant had disturbed burglars, and at his invita tion who came into the dining room, where she found all hor silver on the table, Articles had been taken off the sideboard and a small table, Defendant said he had just come in to let her see how easy it was for a burglar to get in. He told bor how he got in through the open window. He had to come through two windows, es it was a double verandah. One window led into some steps leading into the stroot Defendant took the articles concerned in
The Rebel headquarters andounce that but the Berlin Bourke is firm and ready the charge out of his different pockets.
after a battle lasting five days they succeeds in capturing Monterey,
PANAMA CANAL ZONE ON WAR FOOTING,
|
Mr. Bateman Mr. Ferguson. Mr. Drummond.
(Skip)
when the trees were there; they beautified this now starved-looking area, and really, giant tree in fact, to obscure the massive it would requira a very fine specimen, o
Victoria Statue. However, we must be thankful for the crumbs, and look for- ward to seeing the promised avenues. Mr. Coloma
Mr. W. Jack. The fact that these may be composed of Mr. Oliphant. flowering trees will disturb those with Mr. Highy whom bronchial pollen plays havoc.
Well, of all the tigers I have ever read or heard, the one or two which roam this island are the most wonderful. They are doing no real damage, have an evident dislike for humanity in general, but are
Defendant told her he had not come with the intention of stealing, but "just to show IN SWEDEN.
how easy it was to get in." Complainant then let him out by the door and locked BERLIN, April 24th.it and the windows. The constable. The elections for the Swedish Chamber returned a minute later to look for his what charmed existeces they possess
fond of inspecting man's habitations. And
The Panama Canal zone has beeɔ placed show that the Conservatives and Socialists stick, which he thought he had left on the It was a very near thing the other even
verandah, but could not find it. He asked on a war footing. The Coast Artillery made heavy gains and the Liberale lo
PANAMA, April 26th.
are being distributed between the forti- fications on the Atlantic and the Pacific
ends
SOUTH AMERICAN OPINION.
BUENOS AIRES, April 26th The Presy is unanimous in condemning
action in Mexico. the American action
is
An absolute majority for the armament scheme has not been attained, but it expected that an understanding will be| reached between the Conservatives and the pro-Army Liberals.)
NEW DIPHTHERIA SERUM.
BERLIN, April 24th At the Congress of Medicine now sitting Wiesbaden. Professor Bebring communi cated the results obtained with prophylactic vaccination against diphtheria. These results have raised hopes that the proper serum for the treatment of diphtheria has been discovered,
MONTE VIDEO, April 26th Students are arranging for an nutia Asrican demonstration,
JAPAN'S ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE TROUBLE.
The
TOKYO, April 20th.
her to send it down to the Police Stationing, and but for the imperfections of a
McHardy
21 (Skip) 11
RINE 2
Mr. Bunjo.
Mr. R. Hall,
Mr. D. Cooper.
Mr. D. Harvoy,
20
(Skip)
RINK 3:
Mr. Grimshow
Mr. MoNeil.
Mr. Goard.
Mr. Hardwick.
28
RINE 1
(Skip)
Mr. L. Guy
Mr. F. C. Coleman. Mr. T. Potrie..
Mr. C. Alexander. 18 (Skip) BINE 5:
Mr. Stoon. Mr. H. Shiros. Mr.. Walker.
M. D. Gow.
(Skip)
19 (Skip) A croquet match between Miss E. Taylor and Mr. G. K. Haxton and Mrs. Alexander and Mr. G. L. Dancan resulted in a win for the former pair. spoons to the successful bowlers at the close Mrs. D. Harvey presented the silver of the tournament, and Mr. R. Hall voiced the thanks of the members to her for her good offices, and to the Indies for the tea-tables. rendering invaluable, and willing help at Sergt. Major Higby ex- pressed the thanks of the visitors for the kind and hospitable, treatment secorded them by the Club. Much of the success of
the "At-Home" was due to the hard work
INTIMATIONS
if she found it, and she said she would verandah railing Mr. or Mrs. Tiger At tore o'clock she went to the station and night now have been completely trans-of the Hon. Secretary (Mr. P. J. Taylor). reported the matter to Inspector formed. The account of this incident
discreetly avoided describing the police men who fell through the railings and felt very unhappy for a few moments. Some Roberts we know of by no means err on the side, of the Solomons, and if a trio of the ones I have in and were engaged on this particular tiger stunt my sympathy is with those verandah WATCHMAKERS
In answer to Mr. Denny's, the com- plainant said she shut up the windows and doors before retiring. The outside window was fastened with a small bolt.
Inspector McHardy told his Worship that there were iron bars over the window, and it was quite easy for a man to put his hand over and draw the bolt.
The complainant remarked that the constable told her how he bad done it. She further said, in reply to Mr. Dennys,
railings. But it was a lucky affair for the animal.
Truly the bulk of the Europeans of Hongkong pussess peculiar and not ultra-
thatmier authorizes Reuter to say BRITISH ROYAL VISIT TO FRANCE that she went to the station to make a fastidious taste, which sometimes bring
has no intention whatever to
utilize
the present Mexican troute to secure a settlement of the Californian
difficulty.
KING'S LONG CONVERSATION WITH GERMAN
·AMBASSADOR,
BERLIN, April 24th.
CHS. J. GAUPP & CO.,
AND
JEWELLERS.
complaint, as she did not want such into question the depth of their loyalty, SURVEYING AND NAUTICAL a thing to occur again. She didn't know. In common with other places where the what to think about it. ----
Mr.
INSTRUMENTS.
British dag waves, the hearts of Hung- Dennys-You did not think this kong people were touched when the news H.M. King George at Paris has had a man was deliberately going to steal your of that terrible South Polar tragedy Laredo, Texas, betweer Mexican Federal KING GEORGE AND QUEEN MARY long conversation with the German thingsNo, I don't think I did at first arrived here, and they deplored the loss ZEISS PRISM BINOCULARS.
An engagement has taken place at
troups and U.S.A, military.
The
Federals blow up with dynamite and burned public buildings across the river at Yuevo Laredo, including the America Consulate, town hall, post office, theatre and customs-house and then fired into The Laredo, on American territory American troops roturned the fire of the Federals, and frustrated their attempt to destroy a bridge spanning the stream.
WASHINGTON, April 26th. The Infantry, Cavalry, and Artillery have been ordered from Brownsville to protect the Border.
OUTRAGES ON FOREIGNERS. Seven Americans have been arrested at Tierro. Blanco. It is stated that the Federals will probably execute four.
LEAVE PARIS.
GREAT. VAREWELL OVATION.
Paris, April 24th." Their Majesties Krig George and Queen Mary departed for England, and were given a great ovation.
President and Madame Poincaré and
other distinguished personages bade fare- well to Their Majesties, who expressed the utmost pleasure and gratifiention at their visit.
Prior to the departure of Their Majesties for England, King George and President Poincaré exchanged most cordial telegrams.
WARM WELCOME HOME.
LONDON, April 25th. Their Majesties were given the warmest of welcomes on arriving at Calais and Dover. They reached London in the evening and were given
Mr. Bryan has notified Sir C. Spring- Rice. the British Ambassador, of the reported arrest of a British subject at Orizaba, one of a score of foreigners who were arrested, of whom the remaining ovation by large crowds, ace Americans M Mr. Bryan says that priscuers have not been executed. The Brazilian Consulate there had been a pealed to to secure, their release.
MEXICANS RAIDING SOUTHERN.
ARIZONA.
memorable
LADY GIROUARD'S PETITION GRANTED.
LONDON, April 25th The petition of Lady Girouard, wife of Colonel Sir E, Girouard, formerly Governor of the East African Pro tectorate, for restitution of conjugal A band of Mexicans are raiding rights has been granted by the Divorce Southern Arizona, pillaging, and firing Court.
NOGALES (ARIZONA), April 266L.
on Americans.
FIGHTING BETWEEN FEDERALS,
AND REBELS. Fighting is in progress between the Kabels and the Federals at Tampico; About 1,950 refugees have quitted the
town.
CASUALTIES AT VERA CRUZ. Admiral Fletcher has reported that the tadal. American casualties at Vera Cruz were 17 killed and 70 wounded.. He
est
timates the Mexican losses at 128 killed
wed in wounded.
REFUGEES AT VERA CRUZ. About 100 more foreigners, including 50 Americans, have arrived at Vera Cruz from Mexico City.
DEATH OF VICE-ADMIRAL STOKES.
FORMERLY COMMODORE OF HONGKONG
LONDON, April 25th- The death is announced of Vier-Admiral R. H. B. Stokes, who had only just been gazetted to the command of the Fleet in Ireland.
Vice-Admiral Robert Henry Simpson Stokes was the oldest son of Sir Robert B. Stokes, C.B.. uf Co. Korry, Entering the 1899, Rear Admiral in 1908, and Vice Nayy in 1869, he was promoted Captain in
Admiral in 1913. Io 1907-1903. He wa -Commodore of Hongkong, and made himself very popular during his short term of service Until his recent appointment, Vice-Admiral Stokes was Superintendent of Devonport Dockyard.]
comment.
week an opportunity was
Mr. Dennys asked his Worship, either Ambassador, which has aroused much to dismiss the case it once, or commit to
of five brave men of that type which no love. can afford to Both the King and Queen Sessions wit
SUN GLASSES. Inspector McHardy gave evidenes con Sympathy with the dead and bereaved was with the Ambassador and referred to their cerning the defendant's statement to him to be found everywhere. Now as to the
depth of that sympathy. During the past SILVER AND PRINCE'S PLATE. Mr. Dennys submitted that the CLSC
afforded should never have been brought to Court, as there was not a shred of evidence everyone of assisting those who were against his client. The most his Worship last remnant of strength, committed to bereaved, whom Capt. Scott, with his could say was his duty, and that he should be dealt with by the police authorities. There was no evidence of barglary or of goods being each evening, and when all expenses have stolen; there was very little evidence of been covered it will be a miserable token breaking. The case was brought against which will reach the relatives from Hong- a policeman who was in full uniform in
touk occasion several times to converse
Berlin visit in the friendliest terms.
THE IMPERIAL CHANCELLOR
BERLIN, April 24th. The Imperial Chancellor, Herr Bethmann-Hollweg, has arrived in Berlin. NEW GERMAN CRUISER LAUNCHED
V.
BERLIN, April 24th. The launch of the cruiser Replacement Irene took place at the Weserwerft yards at Bremen..
VESUVIUS AND ETNA ACTIVE. BERLIN, April 24th. The volcanoes Vesuvius and Etna have become active.
NEW MEMBER OF REICHSTAG.
Representatives
was that he had execeded the charge of "a great and wealthy MAPPIN & WEBB,
country. There were small attendances
his proper district, who switched on the kong. But here is where the unhappy light. Was there felonious intent? If a rub comes in; a reflection if you like. A man had not followed his duty or strictly carried out his ordery, it was not a crime, few weeks ago ragtime and rag-time and could be dealt with by the depart revues were rampant at the theatre for ment under which he served a whole fortnight, and good business was
Defendant gave evidence and said that the outside window was open and the boit of the second window was only just caught in the socket. He did not go there with any intention whatever to commit a felony
done each evening. A matter of taste, I suppose
(it is only fair to the public to say that no mention was made in the advertisements.
En.]
LTD..
LONDON.
ALEXANDRA
BUILDINGS.
CHATER ROAD.
CALDBECK,
if one can believe everything which MACGREGOR&C..
or with any felonious object. His only that any part of the proceeds would be idea was to show the occupier how easy given to a Fund for suisting the dependents it was for an outsider to do the same thing | of the heroes who perished in the Expedition BEN, April 94th. Herr v. Rechenberg, ex-Governor of by leaving the window open. He had German East Africa, has been elected to dore the same thing before at the Carlton
Hotel. His instructions were to waru, the Reichstag in the Clerical interest.
the inumabitants. He took it it was his duty to show people how it could be done transpired at a certain police court case GREEKS IN SOUTH ALBANIA.
so that they should know
the other day, then it is evident that the Mr. O. E. Owets manager at the Carport doctor should be distinguished from IMMEDIATE EVACUATION AGREED TOP
ton Hotel, corroborated -the statement regarding the decurrence at his hotel the rest of mankind, and as differe it BERLIN, April 94th.
newspaper men Mr. Dennys said the charge was the from The Powers Note has been handed to most ridiculous that had ever
been And
in fact he is.. Atbens. The wishes of Greece regarding the position of her nationals in South brought in that Court. Every possible
a journu- list who was keen to steal,
on LOWB hand Albania ad on the islands belonging to fact negatived the idea that he intended have never yet found Turkey have been treated with considers Mr. Wood intimated that he would not a printed form to the object of his tion, and the neutrality of the Corfu discharge the defendant, and as his golici Channel has been regulated from an tor had asked that the case should go inquiries and merely rely on what international standpoint. The Greek for trial he had no other alternative but happencu. It is anything, but that with Pramier, M. Venizelos, agreed to as to do so. Defendant was committed to the true news-getter, who always relies ou immediate evacuation of South Albania, the next Sessions.
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bis verba magnetian, except perhaps where a marriage is concerned, and this invariably carries him through. And really the harbour doctor has plenty of
(Established 1864).
SOLE AGENTS FOR
JUNOR A
(“THE WINE OF HEALTH
attachments by which he can be identified APPETISER
First of all he dashes about the harbour in a green Government launch which, i addition to being lettered HO (Health)
Officer), also carries 2 flag which TONIC
tells you that the Health Officer occupies. the launch Then, again, the crew wear Government uniform and the banda
on their caps bear the words Tealth STIMULANT
Officer; and a newspaper-man would not open bis inquiries by asking "Are all well ?" and handing the Captain a certi. ficate dealing with the health of the ship Neither and bearing a Crown seal.
Taken before meals, it promotes appetites
would the copy" monger go about the as a Tonio for vervalescents and neurasthenics harbour Fn & Government launch.
In
face of this, there is surely no need for it is unrivalled.
the Port Health Officer to wear uniform.
RODERICK RANDOM,