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The Hongkong Telegraph.
NEW SERI ES
No. 8590
就二初月六年三統室
REUTER'S
TELEGRAMS.
REUTER'S
TELEGRAMS.
HOME SPORT.
TELEGRAMS.
THE STRAITS GOVERNOR. AFFAIRS IN ALBANIA.
GETS A COLONIAL,
OFFICE POST.
(TOR "TELEGRAPH" CORRESPONDENT |
Singapore, June 27, 10.15 a.m.
His Excellency Sir John Ander- son, G.C.M.G., Governor of the Straits Settlements and ligh
Commissioner of this Fedorated
Malay States, has been appointed Permanent Under-Secretary for
the Colonios.
ANXIOUS FEELING,
[SERVICE TO THE "TELEGRAPH."] London, Juno 20, 11.20 p.m. The situation in Albania is
beginning to excilo somo anxiety, as the fouling batuten Turkey and Montenegro is growing acuto. Thore is very strong sympathy
on the part of the Moutonogrins for the Albanians in their troubles.
The Turkish Minister Cottinje
has returned froin an interview
with the Albanian chiefs, who
demand written confirmation of
[Sir John Andörson is present- ly in London and a recont wire stato that shortly before the Coronation he was received in speoint audienco by the King at full promises of an amnesty and Buckingham Palace. His Excel-
J
loucy was born in 1858 at Diltry, the proclamation of a prompt| Aberdeenshire, being the only
son of Mt. Jolin Anderson, super-written answer.
intandout of Gordon Mission,
Aberdeen. Ho completed his
education at Aberdeen University THE SEAMEN'S STRIKE. whore ho matriculated M.A. with
first-class honours in mathema-1
ties and took tho:gold medal ns
[Sevicz TO THE'!?!' TELEGRAPH."]
Tanulon, Jano 20, 7.25 .m.
being the most distinguished AND THE FRUIT TRADE. graduate of his year. Entoring the Civil Service, he became a second class clerk at the Colonial] Office in 1870; Bacon's scholar, Gray's Inn, 1887: Inns of Court studentship, 1888; privato scoret- ary to the late Hon. Sir I. Meade, Under-Secretary of State, in 1892; was attached to the staff for the Bahting Sea Arbitration in Tou don and Paris, 1892-3; first class
clark, 1880; principalefork, 1897; secretary to Conference of Colonial Promiers with Mr. Chamberlain, 1807, and to the Conference of 1002. lis Exeellency also ne companiod III.B. the Prince of Walea on his Colonial tour, and was appointed Governor of the Straits Settlements in 1004]
GERMANY AND JAPAN.
THE NEW TREATY.
("INDEPENDENT Nawa" AoKNOY.]
Tokyo, June 27.
The special customs agreement
in the Gormano-Japaness com-
marcial treaty was signed yester-
day.
The fruit traders of full have
levided to potition the Board of
Trade to intervene with a view to
I
settlement of the seamen's
triko,
There are at least sevenly thousand packagos of fruit which
cannot be landed owing to the
strike.
Such a crisis as the present is stid to have been unknown in thọ
history of the fruit trado.
NEW POSTAGE STAMPS.
SAID TO BE INARTISTIC.
(SERVICE TO THE " TELEGRAPH."'] London, Juno 20, 4.30 p.m. There is a general outery Provisional treaties will short-against the new postage stamps,
ly be concluded with tho Powers, which are inartistic and poorly
い
as the terms of settlement are ongraved, while the portrait of pressing.
the King is disappointing.
CHINO-JAPANESE
TRADE.
["INDEPENDENT News"
AGENCY.]
Tokyo, June 27. Yesterday the Tokyo Chamber
BALLOON FALLS INTO
NORTH SEA.
OCCUPANTS DROWNED.
{SERVIOS TO THR TELEORAPE."]
(ESTABISHED ( 1881)
TUESDAY, UNE 27 1911.
OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONS.
[SBRVION TO THE " TELEGRAPH."']
London, June 20, 11 pm. There was a record number of entries—namely, two hundred and
twenty-five-for the Open Golf Championship, the competitions
REUTR'S TELEGA MS.
HOME POITICS. GLASGOW BY LEOTION. [SERVICE TO TH" INGRAPH,”]
London, Jun20, 2 p.m.
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CHINESE
TELEGRAMS.
二㟖禮:
號七十月六英港香
CHINÉSE IN MEXICO,
CRUISER DESPATCHED,
("Busung Pọ” Senvion.)
Peking, June 20.
The withdrawal of the local Liberal candidate or the by- election in the Traddon Division of Glasgow, in favor of Afr. O. F. G. Masterman ecently un- sonted for West Ha North) need from the commander of the been resonted by the oung Scots!
A telegrain has been despatch-
CHINESE
TELEGRAMS.
CHINESE LADIES.
TO BE EDUCATED ABROAD,
("SHAT PO' SRIVION)
Peking, June 26.
The Chinese Ministor at Wa
shington line telegraphed to the
Party, who have threened torun eruiser Hai Chi to the Admiralty new Cabinet asking the Govern- a vandidate of their wvn.
in Poking stating that sho will mont to send Chinese lady Yesterday evening fr. Master- for which opened in bad weatherman and the Master f Elibank leave for America on her way scholars
(Liberal Whip) telegrahed to the
at Sandwich.
The first team rounds will be spread over three days,
{a complete
their
| Glasgow Liberal Assolation that to Mexico, to protect the inter education in the United States. after further consultaton it had cats of the Chinese residents baen decided that Mr. Justorman
Up to the present, tho amatours Beveridge and Hilton have roturn-·
should continue to fighthe battle there, at nu early dato. of Liberalism in Lonon.
ELECTION AT BRIGHTON. London, June 20,745 p.m. The Honourable Jon E. Gor- od scores of 75 and 70 respoctivo-don has been returned inopposed for Brighton in the Unionist in- ly. Among the lenders is the Irial: torost. Champion, Moran, with a score' of
72.
THE CORONATION.
CHURCH SERVICES.
[SeAvios TOʻTAU “TELEGRAPH."
London, June 20, 10.45 am. Special Coronation services
were held in most of the churches throughout the country, to-day and wore attended by mayors and other authorities besides the local Territorials.
་་
THE FRENCH CRISIS.
NEW PREMIER.
[SERVICE TO THE "TELEGRAPH."]
London, June 28, 2 p.m. In Paris it is generally expected that M. Caillaux will be the now Prime Ministor in succession to
M. Monis, resigned.
A GERMAN AIRSHIP.
GUTTED AT MUENDEN,
[SERVICE TO TH■"TrixGRAPH."]
London, June 28, 9.20 p.m.
The German military airship 'Number Five" has been gutted by firo at Muouden.
While the motor was being re-
Hou, John E. Gordon is the eldest son of the late Right Hon. Lord Gordon of Drumegn (alifo Poer). From 1895 till 1900 ho sat as M. P. for Elgin and Mairn.] POLITICAL ACTIVITY IN
THE COUNTRY.
London, June 26, 7.45 p.m. Political activity has recom mouced throughout the country. There are soven balantiolių pending since the Coronation Honours List was issued and the political parties are busy in the constituencies.
of
CHINESE NAVY,
FOREIGN ADVISORS.
["Burung Po" SERVICE]
($80 PER ÅKRUM, SINGLE Cory 10 Cars.
LATE TELEGRAMS.
PROUDLOCK CASE. Feeling at Penang.
Penang, June 17th. The "Pinang Gazolto" pub lishos three columns of letters from the public donouncing the Proud- lock verdict.
Both Penang newspapers have articles to the same effect.: mr
And at Ipoh.
at the conviction of Mrs. Proud-
Ipoh, June 17th. Great indignation is folt here
look.
Public opinion scoms to be unanimous that the vordict implies a miscarriage of justice."Singa- pore Free Press.
[Itle understood that Mr, Proud. lock has cabled to the Secretary of State for the Colonies asking that elemency may be exercised in the sentence of deatli passed on his.
THE CURRENCY REFORM. wife for the murder of the Inte
Mr. W. Steward.]
MISSION FOR QUEEN'S
COLLEGE BOY.
("BUAT PO" SARVICH.)
Poking, June 20. The Cabinet Ministers intend
Peking, June 26.. Princo Tsai Hsun has tole-to despatch Mr. Chan Kam Tao
graphed to Prince Chun, who (a distinguished old boy of is in Eugland attending the Queen's College), to proceed to Coronation, instructing him to England to study the coinage
gago foreign advisors for the system in connection with the Chinese Navy.
currency reform.
Seeking the Secret of the Maine.
New York, Juno 15th It is reported from Havana that the American engineers have been successful in pumping the water out of the cofferdam surrounding. the wreck of the Maine, and that to-day they will reveal the seotion where the explosion took place. They will probably tow to wreak out to son and sink it.-Special to tho "Japan Advertisor,"
The Shipping Strike. :
Now York, Juno 14th. The seamon bolonging to the day went on strike at Liverpool. International Seamen's Union to-
Union have passed a resolution to The American soumen of the
follow the example set by the British conmen,
The German and Datch seamen will also go on striko either to-day or to-morrow. The crew of the Oxenberg, the biggest aleamor in the world, which left England to-day, have been granted their demand for un increase of wages, and the vessel was thus able to start on her maiden voyage..
"Tokyo Asali,"
Unconfirmed Rumour that M. |Before Mr. J. R. Wood and Mr. Clemenceau May Assume Power.
Mr. Chan Kum Tao is attached
Lords enter upon the Committee RAILWAY CONFERENCE to the Ministry of Finance.
On Weducaday next the House
stage of the Veto Bill, while the House of Commons will discuss
the Declaration of London.
THE INSURANCE BILL.
London, June 20, 7.45 p.m. The "Westminster Gazotlo" announces that the State Insur- anca Bill must be passed this Session This Bill raises ques- lions of the highest importance and members must be prepared to
ako sacrificos.
CONVENED:
["Saguna Po" SERVIOM]
Poking, June 26.
Tho Ministry of Posts aud Com- murications intends to hold a
POLICE COURT.
To-Day.
F. A. Hazeland.
Rickshaw Coolle's Complaint.
#
Berlin, June 14th. Rupiours
are current, but uro up to the present uncon the proprietor of the Dragon Olomoucean, the former Promier, A rickshaw coolie suinmoued firined, to the effect that M. Cycle Co., for running him down lins stated his willingness to forin railway conference, ut which all by a motor car in Connaught a new Cabinet in the event of the
Road on Saturday lost.
resignation of M. Monis, the pre-
The journal urges that the Bill should be debated according to a the managing directors of the carefully arranged time-table and
the debate should be concluded various railways in China will by a fixed date in August.
All Bidos ought to and must be attend, on the let day of the 9th heard.,
inoon.
GOVERNOR RESIGNS.
("SHAT PO" Envion.)
[The report of the actuaries (Mr. George F. Hardy and Mr. Frank B. Wyatt) in relation to the sick- ness scheme under the National Insurance Bill has been issued as o White Paper. It'estimatos the total number of persons above tho age of 16 who will come within the scheme at its commencement 09-13,018,000-0,842,000 men and 4,076,000 women, 601,000 of the latter being married. It is expected that the "approved tondored h's resignation. societies" would include 12,207;- 000 "compulsory" and 820,000 |"voluntary" members, and that
Poking, June 28,
The Governor of Kairen las
Prince Ching has telegraphed
there would be 882,000 deposit him asking him to withdraw his contributors. With regard to the
suspension of sickness contribu- resignation: tions during unemployment, the actuaries remark:--Having given
London, June 20, 7.45 p.m. paired, the framework of the air-an average rate of unemployment
["BEAT PO" SKATROR]
Peking, June 20.
The Prince Regent has instruot-
much thought,and consideration RAILWAY DIFFICULTY, to the subject, we have decided that it would be sufficient for the presont purpose, in view of the special provisions bearing upon this subject in the Bill; to assume
at all ages and for both sexes of 5 per cent. per annum. At the same time, it will, of course, be understood that this figure is noted the new Cabinet to submit to woman's nature to be useful as estimate of the amount of unem hin all the telegrams received
Mr. Yoshio Markino-It is the to be regarded as a definite well as beautiful in this world, ployment in fatare, but merely
Dr. J. D. McClure. There is as a convenient, and ressonable protesting nguinst the action of no enthusiasm for education in sasumption, some such assump England: parents order examination being necessary in order to the Government in nationalizing dons for their sons exactly as they arrive at a basis for the calculation order clothes,
of the contributions.]
this railways,
of Commerce and six other Jend-
A balloon from Paris fell into ship became ignited.. ing Chambers of Commerco in the North Sea, near the Island of Japan forwarded lettera of invita- Jurst, and the two occupants were tion to the leading Chinese busi- drowned, it being impossible to
nese mon (to confer on tradel save them owing to the prevailing relationships);
gale,
The complainant's story was sout Premier, who is still suffer- from the west of Connaught Road the aeroplane disaster.Deuts that defendant was proceedinging from the injuries sustained in
complainant knocked him down, to the east, and coming behind che Japan-Post" service,
Another Monster Hotel for
Cotton-in-England- London. June 14th. A con-
A wheel of the motor car passed
New York. over his arm. He became un- conscious and could not say who-
New York, June, 14th. ther the car stopped or not. Anlarge hotel in this city has been The work of constructing a Cadian constable who saw the actarted. When completed, it will cident gave complainant the num-contnin 1,200 rooms, each with a bor of defendant's motor car.
Defendant, whilst admitting room large enough to necom- bath-room attached, and a dining- driving a car, alleged that com-mailato 2,000 persons at one plainant's story was untrue.
Continuing defendant said he
time."Tokyo Asahi." tvas proceeding slowly. Com plainant was in front, with a pole on which he was carrying ference of cotton spinners was something. The road was blook couveuod to-day in Manchester to ed in consequence and he could discuss a proposal to aborton the not pass. When he did attempt when the cotton crop is raised. working hours until September, to pass complainant swung round and his pole caught the rear wing to a difference of views no wheel. Ho fell to the ground. decision was reached. It w
finally arranged that reports ro garding yarns be gathered from all quartors during the next CHINESE JUNK SINKS. studied before arriving at any few weeks, and that these be
decision."Niebi Nichi."
Mr. Wood diamissed the sun-
mona.
Owner Missing.
Last evening a largo Chinese stone junk sank one milo west of Greon Island. The cause of the accident is not at procant known, but it is thought that, owing to the heavy soa running at the time, she was swampel, The crew pans, and were in an exhausted were later picked up by two sam ondition. That
it was impossible to obtain a owner of the junk is missing and connected story from thein. The it is farted he has porisked with This boat
The Weather Forecast.
STORMY
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
VERY DRY