NEW SERIES No
SPECIAL
TELEGRAMS. ·
HOME RACING.
THE STEWARD'S CUP.-
The Hongkong Telegraph.
[TO# ""T'ELEGRAPH "' COKUMSPONDENT } London, May 12th, 6.55 p.m.
The rosult of the race for the Stoward's Cup, which was run off
to-day, is as follows :—
14 Minoload
2. Sunningdale
3. Bobbin.
EMPIRE FESTIVAL.
OPENED BY THE KING
AND QUEEN?
8547
̇晚五十月四年三統宜
SPECIAL
TELEGRAMS.
WIRELESS SYSTEM IN PHILIPPINES.
[TUR "TELEGRAPH" CORRESPONDENT Manila, May 13, 12:5 p.m. .
t
At a special moeting of the Board in Manila, Secrotory Elliott, Culenol Seribon and Contander
Jackson recommended the Secre-
tary for War to complete the
wireless system in the Philip-
-pines, and thus,replace cables.
PHILIPPINES AND THE CORONATION.
REUTER'S
TELEGRAMS.
(ESTABLISHED
1881.)
SATURDAY, MAY 13
THE OPIUM QUESTION.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCE-
MENT.
REUTER'S, SERVICE TO THE "TELEGRAPH."
London, May 12th.
Mr. Montagn, Under Secretary of State for Indin, replying to a
question in the House of Com
ms, stated that in consideration:
of the fact that 21,000 uncerti-
:
ཧཱུྃ།
ficator chests of opium in bond at
Hongkong or at the Trouty-Port-i
{Tum "TELEGRAPH" CORRESPONDENT wore now entering Uhind, the
Manila, May 13th, 12.5 pan.
Indian Government in agreed Six thousand poses have foen that the authorised export of cer- - subscribed in the Philippines fortificated opium in the next three Thoir Mjostios opened the Em-the projectal celobrations in conyours shall be correspondingly piro Festival to-day at The Crystal nection with the Coronation of reduced.
[THE "TELEGRAPR" COLEBBPONDENT;
London, May 12, 6.53 p.an,
Palace.
Yosterday we gavo à lengthy description of die Festival, ex- plaining its novelty and gorgeous beauty, and detailing the mount of money that had been spent in the orection of the various build- inge.
MR. BALFOUR IN
AIRSHIP.
King George V.
TO MAINTAIN THEIR
REPUTATION.
[ INDEPENDENT News" AgENOY.]
Tokyo, May 13th.
A system of strict oxamination for the export of hubutui was
adopted among the Japanese traders with a view to maintaining their reputation.
" {TØR "TELB-JRAPH” COMRESPONDENT,,
London, May 12, 6,55 p.m. Mr. Grabum White, the well-COAL MINE known British Borenant, carried
Mr. Balfour, leader of the Opposi-
tion in the House of Commons,
in his neroplano at the
manoeuvres at Hendon,
QUESTION.
("INDEPENDENT NEWS AGENCY.].
Tokyo, May 13.
The Fu-chung coal mine quoss erotion has been concluded between
There was a largo crowd to witness the Parliamentarian's
ascent, and many of his colleagues
wore amongst the spectators.
BOXING.
TOMMY MURPHY AND
KNOCKOUT BROWN,
[THE "TILMORAPE" CORRESPONDENT
London, May 12, 6.55 p.m.
Boxing yesterday in London,
Tommy Murphy beat Kuuckout Brown on points,
and both men fought well.
Japan and China, as was reported
the other day, and the signing of the agreement has been practical-
ly carried out.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
THE TROUBLE IN
MEXICO.
REUTER'S SERVICE TO THE
"' TELEGRAPH." Bombay, May 13th, 7.15 a.m. A telegram from New York says the Mexican insurgents have proclaimed Juarez as capital, and have appointed a provisional
government.
The diplomats in Mexico City mot at the American Embassy, and decided to take concerted
action to protect foreigners in cor- | için eventualities,
HAGUE CONFERENCE. REUTER'S SERVICE TO THE
"TELEGRAPH."
Bombay, May 13, 7.15 a.m. It is now cortain that the Hague
CAMPAIGN AGAINST OPIUM. Conference will not be held in
The President of the Board | 1015. of Finance will pay a visit
to Canton shortly enquire SIR MATTHEW NATHAN. into the campaign against opium, into the state of the financo of Canton, and the question of the suppression of gambling. Great preparations are being made for his reception.
REFORM OF THE HOUSE
OF LORDS.
It is reported that Sir Matthew Nathan is to succeed Sir Eldon Gorst in Egypt. The news, we understand, was received in Egypt with delight. Sir Matthew is a man who can make a strong policy and carry it out. Wher evor he has been governor he has given the utmost satisfaction, u Bath natives whites have been sorry when his term has
REUTER'S SERVICE TO THE expired.
TELEGRAPH."
London, May 12tli.
Mr. Balfour, speaking at the Albert Hall, hoartily supported
Lord Lansdowne's Reform Bill.
THE CHARGE AGAINST
STOLYPIN.
DENOUNCED BY MAJORITY IN DUMA.
1911
CHINESE
TELEGRAMS.
CHINA'S SHIPPING
TRADE.
("SHAT PO? Sauvide)
Poking, May 12.
The President of the Board of Communications proposes to develop the whole shipping trade of China after she has acquired
all her postal rights,
RAILWAY DEVELOPMENT
́Ï" Shar' Po" Sunvica.]
Peking, May 12. The President of the Board of Communications and the Board of Finance are considering the quos tion of the different railways under the control of the Govern inout and are of opinion that
foreign loans must be issued for the development of these railways
"
in the event of the funds proving
insuflicient,
CHINA'S RAILWAY
SHARES.
{"Braung Po" SERVICE)
Peking, May 12,
The Board of Communications basinstructed the superintendents
and district engineers of the
This is equally true.us regards Hongkong, where he was Gov-various railways in China to ernor from 1903 to 1907, pro- viously having been on the Gold Coast. He left this Colony bear-proceed with their work without wishes for his future success in ing overybody's kind regards and any changes until such time as
Natal.
If the rumour proves correct Egypt will benefit in many ways, and under his administration it is possible that a now commercial era will open in this ignorance- strickon laud."
the Government will take over
control,
Regarding the question of
!
shares, the Board has not quito
decided what course to adopt.
Sir Mattliow, who was born in 1862 in the month of January, 1880, became captain in 1880;The Board intends to despatch a entered the Royal Engineers in
Major in 1891; Brevét Lieuten- ant Colonel 1907.
SIR HORMUSJEE MODY. REUTER'S SERVICE TO THE tion in 1885 and in the Lusliai
FRENCH HONOUR CON- FERRED ON- VETERAN MERCHANT..
We are plansed to state thuit Sir
"TELEGRAPH."
Bombay, 12th May, 12.2 p.m.
At St. Petersburg, after several
fi
formuje Mody has been pre-hours dobate, the Duins, by a sonted by the French President with the Legion d'Honneur. Wo
feel sure we are but voicing the majority of 202 votos to. .82, sontimentsofthe wholecommunity
when we say that the coveted dis passed a motion charging M. tinction has been richly merited.
Constitution by employing the
of poso
He served in the Nile Expedi
Expedition in 1880, gaining the medal with clasp.
He acted as secrotary of the Colonial Defence Committes from 1895 to 1000, and administerod
the government of Sierra Leone in
1899, Gold Coast in 1900 to 1903. He then became Governor of this Colony.
deputy to investigate the number of shares. The shares will either be refunded or will be used for the development of branch lines. In all likelihood, those. sharos may be considored
in the nature of a Ciovernment
The "Hoei Pad" contains a wonderfully.clear article on the Loun. disadvantages to Ching of preser
to
ving the old solar-lunar or, "female" calendar instead of
bring China into line with accepting at once the Western or 'mala " (i., solar) calendar, so sa
civilized powers in all that con- economy. It appears that, ahnost cerns status, contraot, and political
exactly 1,000 years ago, one Shen K'wol: had already proposed that the year should alway begin
KULUN FIRE.
HEAVY CASUALTIES,'
["Sezono Po" SERVICE}
Owing to the destruction of the
telegraphic station at Kulun by
at the first day of spring, that fire, the communications at Har there should be no intercalary
business-men that it was chiofly The fact is well-known to local Stolypin with transgressing the
due to Sir Hormusjes's energetic and unrolaxed efforts that the rich Imperial prerogative for the pur coal mines known as Claurbonnagos were started, Sir Hormusjes being the prime mover in the matter.
establishing local auto- The match was a very even ono. Another fact which those respon-nomy in the western provinces: sible for the bestowal of this newest honour on Sir Hormusjee [It will be remembered that on must doubtless have taken into the 15th April, in the Council of consideration when they decided Empire, M. Stolypin defended the to show a tangible proof of their coup d'etat (by which the Tsar appreciation of Sir Horinusjee's suspended the sittings of the moon about every third year, and bin, Heilungkiang, and Cheung sterling qualities was his intimato Council and the Duma and issued that the year should consist of connection with the salvage of the Ukas introducing local Councils twenty-four "breathings"... Chun were cut out. Bombay, May 13th 7.15 p.m.
French flagship “Sully' some in Poland, after this proposal had twenty-four solar divisions mark The Premior (Rt. Hon. H. Hclusion, we can only express the Empire and the Duma).
three or four years ago. In con- been rejected by the Council of ing the 1st and 15th degrees of Asquith), Mr. A. J. Balfour, many hope, which
each'zodiacal sign entered by the Cabinet ministers, members of generally shared by the whole re-affirmed its dissatisfaction with had been considering the question
The Council by 99 votes to 53 aun. The Astronomical Board be sent as far as Fongtion. the Bard of Admiralty and Army community, that Sir Hormusjee the unconstitutional notion of the of adoping Shen Kwol's system, Connoil, and two hundred parlia will be spared for very many Premior, but as the majority did but now it is considered that if a mentarians witnessed comprolion years to enjoy the distinction of not represent two-thirds of the change is made, China had better give texts of aeroplanes at Hendon regipient.
which he lips been the fortuante votes the Tear could be petitioned follow Europe. Peking Daily
and the matter therefore dropped.] Nows.
Aeroplane Tests at Hendon. REUTER'S SERVICE TO THE
** TELEGRAPH,"
wo aro
sure is
·
Peking telegrams could only
Peking, May 12..
The number of casualtios at the
,י
great fire was very heavy,
號三十月五其港香
OUR LETTER BOX.
$86 PEÐ ÁNKUM,“
SINGLE Cory 10. Cætą.
CRICKET.
An interport practice match
To the Editor of the "Telewis played on the Hongkong
1/
cricket ground this afternoon.
graph."
THE RUBBER MARKET. After the rocont heavy ruins the ground was not in an ideal con- Sir-lu your issue of lastdition for the summor pustimo, night rond statement but nevertheless a keen match. published in a London paper was expected. "Public Opinion".respooting the Mr. Elborough's team and outlook for rubber companies, Mr. Hancock's team were in op- which wore formed after the position, and the following ware "boom and which Sir John the players :- Milbanke, Bart., V.C., says onn-, Mr. Elborough's team-A. C. not be productive antil, say, six E. Elborough, R. P. Thursfield, yours from the time of the forms-R. E. O. Bird, G. A. Cooko, R.N., tion of the Company.
Capt. G. E. Garnett, R.A., Corpl Dempsey, K.O. Y.L.I., Lt. C. R.
"
I was very interested in reading the ideas contained in these re- marks, the more so, having more than six months ago forined very similar opinions myself in respect to the numerous companies that | have been formed for the cultiva tion of this most valuable com- mercial product..
Thorpe, K.O.Y.L.I., D. E Donnolly.
Mr. Hancock's tean-H. Han cock, I. Hancock, C. T. Hoso, T. E. Pearco, H. R. Makin, F. J, de Rome, M. M. Mass, Lt. N. J. Williams, A.S.C., Corpl Taverner, Capt. Clapham, R.A., Lt. Col.. Hamilton, K.O.Y.L.L
The position of the companies alluded to above, presented itself As had been anticipated the to me, somewhat as follows: ground was not ideal, for though Taking the six years as present thoro had been a little sun' ed to us by him and assuming there had not boon enough for the sake of argument, that ato rob the pitch of its sticki- company was formed with a ness. Consequently it was of capital of $200,000, and that groat help to the medium slow before the estate could produce bowlor. Mr. Elborough's team rubber to place on the various batted first, Lieut. C. A. Cooke, markets of the world, a period of and A. C. E. Elborough oponing not be, I think, unronsonable to F. J. de Rome. Before any score four years must elapso, it would to the bowling of Taverner and assume the following figures. had been mudo Lieut. Cooko fell an easy victim to Tavernor him missed in the slips. The first who felled his baile, after seeing ball of his next over saw Liout. Thorpe dismissed, putting up a catch to Pearce who held on. At fifteen de Rome's first wicket fell be clean bowling Capt. Garnett.
Loss of interest for four years amount to $48,000 and cost of at six per cent. per annum, would labour, salarios, equipmont, &c., could be taken at about 12 per cent. per annum, extending over four years, and would amount to, say, $00,000, leaving a balance available after four years of $56,000 remaining out of the capital of $200,000.
At 20, Domsey, who replaced Capt. Garnett, foll to de Rome, who reached the stumps with a To be a remunorativo invest-good lengthened ball, dismissing ment to the shareholders, the com- his man for 8. Eleven runs later pany would have to pay, for the Thursfield had a stump knocked remaining two years, dividends at ont by Taverner, having compil the rate of thirty-six per cent.ed a useful eleven. The shareholdere would then be
woll as the company, provided fain position, financially, as that the company was able to con thus paying and dividends, and to increase its capital,"
· The above, however, does 'not|| provide against contingencios, in- separable from all agricultural
pursuits, whether they be in the East or West.
SCORES:
MR. ELBOROUGH'S XI. Capt. G. E. Garnett, b. de Rome 2 Lieut G. A. Cooke, b. Taverner Toni (1.R.T, Thorpe, c. Pearce,
In
an
Corpl. Dempsey, b de Ronie... R. P. Thursfield, b Taverner 11 hour's play Mr. Elborough's side had only com→ I think, Sir, that if the figures piled 60 runs of which Mr. I have given above; can be re-
Elborough himself had made 26 garded as reasonable, and I do not not out, think that they are much inflated, The scores up to the time of if at all, then many of the rubber going to press wore: companies which have been put on Mr. AE. E. Elborough not out 25 the market, but whose productive D. E. Donnelly not out period has not yet arrived, will
Extras not prove to be the sound invest- ment claimed for them by the
Total TAL 50 promoters...
:
The value of Para rubber appears to be still on the declino, according to the quotations in the newspapers, And it is not given to
how far
us
to
aro
know
from
sup-
the bottom, but with the expecta- tion of the increase of plies, and the companies abovo their producing period, it is not named approaching nearer to -
ensy to see how there can bo any material rise in prices for this commodity in the near future.
I am, &o.,
PARA.
DEPARTURE of Mr. J. W. HANSON.
The Weather Forecast.
RAIN
WWW-STORMY
CHANGE
FAIR
VERY DRY
G
On the 13th at 11.55 a barometer has fallen rapidly over E, Japan, and risen moderately over N. Olina,
The depression lying over N. Mr. J. W. Hanson, late Chief De-wards and lies now to the North Kores yesterday, has moved East- tective Inspector of the Hongkong of Hokkaido.
Police, left this afternoon by the
Au area of high pressure is B. Delta for the homeland for shown over N. China, and NE. good. He has retired on a well- and E. winds will probably set in earned pension, after thirty-five again over the Formoss Channel
years, servica.
and the northern shores of the At Blake Pior this afternoon China Sen. of the Police force and the whole hours ending at 10 am to-day, the place was crowded with mon
Hongkong rainfall for the 24
and Chinese) to bid Mr. Hanson of the detective staff (European 0.23 inches. "bon voyage. Amongst them was Captain Lyons, Captain
Superintendent of Police.
During the twenty-four hours ending noon to-day, one case of plague has occurred the victim being a Chinese. During the previous twenty-four hours two Chinose succumbed to the diseaEE, Since the lat of January 32 cases ✅ have been notified.
Forecast District. 1-Hongkong and Neighbour hood, 8. to E, winds, moderate; showery.
2-formoss Channel, NE. winds, freshening.
3.-South coast of China bes tween Hongkong and Lamooks, same as No. 1.
.4-Bonth conust of China be tween Hongkong and Hainan same as No. 1.