The Hongkon
February 5th, 1919, Temperature a.m. 58, p.m. 62; Humidity...64, 00.
No. 8708
TELEGRAMS.
THE REVOLUTION.
IMPERIALISTS DEFEATED.
興九十月弍拾年三統宜
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WEATHER FORECAST
FAIR
February 4th, 1911, Temperature a.m. 58, p.m., 61; Humidity...50, 47.
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TELEGRAMSING
COLD FEBRUARY
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1912.
TELEGRAMS.
TELEGRAMS,
THE REVOLUTION.
KING'S HOMECOMING.
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KING'S, HOMECOR
BRISBANE STRIKE.
IMPERIALIST DEFEAT.
́LONDON'S WELCOME.
MEDINA ARRIVES EARLY FAMOUS BATSMEN FIGHT.
TRAMS RESUME.
LOCH LOMOND FROZEN."
[Service to the Telegraph."]
带着
[Service to the
[From Chinoso Source]
Shanghai, Feb. 5. [Sorvion to the "Telegraph."]
The revolutionary troops in Landon, Fob. 6, 7:40 am.
uler a Peking dorrespondent Shen-si have captured Tang sistes that the revolutionaries Kwan from the Imperialists who havo landed at tho Yaisi (?Yulu) have now retired to Shien-chow River and defeated the Imperial in Honnn.--
ist fances from Mukden,
IMPERIALISTS, DESERT.„- The revolutionaries "yesterday Arove back General Chong Hun's army, which was sent to re- capture Nanking, but "Chong
Haun's force was weakened by a -thousand desertions.-Ronter,
A NOUGHT WHICH COUNTS.
London, Feb. 5, 0.40 n.ui.
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London, Feb 5, 12.45 p.m.
London, Feb. Notwithstanding the biting The arrival of fire, cold, large crowds awaited Their toon hours before she wa Majesties along the route which
has caused a sensation at Ports was specially extended by Victoria Street, Parliament Square, White- A BOLD VICEROY
hall, Admiralty Aroh, and the Choo Erh-hsun, Viceroy of the Mall to Buckingham Palaco.
No troops lined the route nud Throg Eastern Provinces, ha
กา legraphed to the Cabinet at the police were set widely aptheir Majesties toave for Condoa. AN INDIAN, GREETING Poking that if the Thron decides to give the spectators the boar to abdicato, he would seize the possible view.
SPLENDID HEALTH.
Threo Extern Provinces-- nitd-
declare inlopendence himself.
A POLITIC DECISION.
London, Feb. 6, 12.35 p.in. Yuan Shih-kai will await the The King looked in splen-lid arrival of the Republican troops health on his arrival. Replying
[Bervice to the "Telegraph."]|[Service to the "Telegraph."
Longan, Tob. 6, 4.55 p.m. Reuter's scorespondent at Sydney
London, Feb. 6, 4.55 p.m.. Router's correspondent at Brie-
bags that at a meeting bane states, that the trams have
[Service to the "Telegraph. "I
London, Feb. 6, 4.55 p.m.
The intensity of the cold is
indicated by the frooping of Lock
to select the Australian team for resumed running under polide Lomond for the first time in
the next test match long standing protection and that the railways seventeen years.--Router.
have partially resumed. Reuter,
differences between Hill (New
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manth Thelt Majesties ained on
board the Medina. A mceling of their Mojesties and other Royal per. South Wales) and McAlister TROUBLE SPREADING. sonages occurs this morning before )(Victoria) culminated in fisticuffe. Hill subsequently resigned his
Position.Reuter.
Lord Hardinge has telegraphe
to Mr. Asquith stating: "The ruling
Princes of India and the Undficial
Members of the Legislative Council;
acting on the authority of public
at the Ospital from the united at Portsmouth to an address of medlings in Important centras, welcome ho said it was appr.-
Rauter's carrospondent at Bur-provinces before making public-priate that the journey should
lin states that Messra. Arnhold, Kalberg & Co., my that the lum
1
granted to the Peking Govern ment is only £300,000 sterling.
of relieving the money market difoulies in Peking.--Reuter.
the contents of the Eliot regard ing the abdication of the Throne.
hat Po."
WU TING-FANG.
begin and end at the principal home of the Navy by which the
Empire was protected.
LOYALTY EVERYWHERE. He had been profoundly touch-
The money is lent with the object Dr. Wu Ting-fang and Wong led by the affection and loyalty Uling-wai havo proceeded to shown in India and other parte Nanking on important business, of his Dominions, and he should greatly rejoice if the visit should LOOKING FOR LIGHT..
contribute to the welfare of India
YUẢN TO FORM A
REPUBLIC.
London, Feb. 5, 2.20 p.m.
Reuter's correspondent at Peking
states that an Edict has been issued -directing Yuan Shih Kal to form
desire.me, at the chrichtalon of the
Royal visit, to convey an expres son of card goodwill and follow
ship and warm attachment to the
Empire of the Princes and peoples
of India. Their Majesiles gracious
demeanour and unfalling sympathy
have drawn closer the bonds uni'ing
Yuan Shih-kni has wired to the and should strengthen this bonde England and India."-Reiter.. Viceroys and Governors of the of Empire,
provinces which have not de- clared independenes seeking their opinion on the formation of a
Republic.
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DIVIDED OPINIONS.
a Republic with the help of the
Kirin, lonn, Shensi and Southern Republic. The pubil Shantung, are in favour of a have hitherto not been made aware | Republic while Katsu, Chinese of the abdication, but trouble is net. Turkotan, and Heilungkiang
are nat.-"Sheung Po."
expected
A BIG LOAN,
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HOME RULE
PRIESTS' ADVICE..
[Service to the "Telegraph."]
London, Feb. 5, 6:30 am. The priests in all the Cathon Churches in Belfast yesterday, from
London, Feb. 5, 6,30 a.m
The "Daily Mail's" corres pondent at Peking sintas that the Government hiss ar- ranged for a loan of three millions sterling at six per cent, through the German firm of Arnhold Katberg and Co., whereby the Austrian Churchill's meeting was organised Skoda and Plisen works will secure by Liberals and they advised beders for arms and ammunition to. During the
DALATLAMAZA
AFFECTIONATE GREET-
LEAVES TOR TIBEF;
2.
INGS.
[Service to the "Telegraph."]
London, Feb. 5, 2.20-p.m.
Bombay, Feb. 6, 12.49 a.m.
The Medina yesterday morning. quitted Spithead and passed close to the spot where the submarine is sunk. She traveraad the lines of warabips, which dipped, their colours, and moored at the jetty. Reuter states that the Dalai Lama
Dowager-Queen Alexandra, the
The Calcutta correspondent of
ا پایان ارمان
BUSH FIRES.
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Prince of Wales, Princess Mary, leaves shortly for Kalimpong, ⋅ pro-` aud Prince Arthur of Connaught
ceeding to Tibet in March. greeted Their Majesties shoulion-
valja pot pret ately when they landed.
BRILLIANT GATHERING,
A brilliant gathering welcomed the Royal Party at Victorin. It included members of the Royal Family, Mr. Asquith, the Aroh- bishop of Canterbury, Members [Service to the ""Telegrap!:"”] of the Cabinet, diplomats, lords. coinmoners, Lord Mayors of English and Lord Provost of
the altars, pointed out that Mr.Scottish cities.
CAUSED BY HEAT.
(London,/Web: 36:30, a.m.
Reuter's correspondeat in Met-
| bourne statek mätýthe Intense heal
PRICE. OF CONSOLS.
SECURITIES WEAK.
(Service to the "Telegraph."
London, Feb. 5, 0.40 ..
Gilt-edged accurities are wonk, the Stock Exchange expressing disappointment at Mr. Lloyd
George not making a suggestion
for raising the price of Consols.-.
Router.
GERMAN NAVY.
GREAT INCREASE.
[Service to the "Telegraph."]
London, Feb. 5, 6.30 a.m.
CANTON NEWS.
MU KUBORA REY
|{"TIM ""TRIMORAPH'' CORRESPONDENT]
Canton,, Feb. 4. President Sun Yat-gonha telegraphead to the Canton Pro- visional Council and various DĒ the eminent societies, in the city giving the names of three men whom he consider "compotent hold the office “of·
London, Feb. 5 6.50 a.m
Reuter's Brisbane correspondent,
reports that perfect order provalis
and the shops are gradually ro opening. The strike is spreading in Ipswich, Rockhampton and General of Canton Townsville. The Melbourne corre spondent states that Mr. Fisher has refused the Queensland Govern-is
ment's request for military ald, and
appeals to all parties to refer to the Commonwealth Arbitration Court
SUGAR CONVENTION.
POSITION STRAINED.
not olest Fung Chos-yau. The names of the men are Ho Huk-lu, Wu Han-min, and Tang Chok-yu," The money market in Canton very tight at prosent, and the Banker's Guild has petitioned the Government to place more sub sidiary coin on the market relieve the strain. It is repow that the Finance Department has aycee silver for minting.
Junk owners and asmpan people are being exasperated by the conduct of the revolutionary soldiers who are continually us ing their oraft for travelling In without paying any fares." some cases where passage money has been demanded disturbances have been created. Military The correspondent of Reuter at orders have been issued to the
effect that men guilty of this; Brussels wires that the Sugar Conbehaviour in the future will be
severely punished.
[Service to the "Telegraph." London, Feb. 5 6.30-a.m.
ference has again met, but the position is somewhat strained, tho German delegates not having yet received instructions. It is believed the Russians intend to make an
Canton, Feb. 5. The Cantonese residents in Hongkong have communicated with the Canton Prizidional Coun oil, announcing that they are in favour of nominating Sun Moi, brother of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, a'.
of candidate for the office The papers are giving promin important concession by asking
permission to adhere to the Conven-Governor-General, in place of Ohan Kwang-ming, They speak crice to the forecasts of German
tion on the same terms as the other of him as a man of tact and one of the leaders of the revolutionary papers regarding the forthcoming
Powers.
movement, and ask that the Cantoneso in the city should German naval increases. The
support the nomination.
"Tacgliche Rundschaul ways, the
personnel is to be Increased by from
sixty to eighty thousand to man the new third squadron. The Dally Mall's Berlin publicatia, which
Reuter is assured exactly interprets
the-Admiralty views, says: “The
proportion must be two German to three Engilat. We hardly have
"IMPOSING PROVESSION.
The Royal procession through has caused bush fires in several tha' decorated ́ ́ atrasta wna ›very. Catholics to keep sway and dri-imposing. The carriages were
The damage ku South any foar of England laying down £100,000 |twa to one'll we continue to build deavour to preserve the peace open despite the frost. Vast sheer
ing crowds lined the router.
there ships yearly. Re:
States
Australla
M. G. C. IN AUSTRALIA.
VICTORIA FOLLOW ON.
According to Dr. Sun Yat-sen, who has telegraphed to the Canton Provisional Council, there is every prospect of a termination of hostilities. Generals Tuan Ki, Biu, Chang Hsun and Ngoi Chu chung have subscribed their names to a memorial, asking the Throne to abdidate and make way for the forination of Republic. Other commanders have communicated with Re The match between the M.C.Cpublican beadquarters signifying. and Victoris was resumed in cooler
[Service to the "Telegraph." **London, Feb. 5, 10.25 x.m.
weather before 2,100 spectators, on good wicket, Victoria made 195, Armstrong, scoring 51, not out Barnes cappired four wickets for
their intention of supporting the ropublican form of government. General Tuan Ki-slu has entered juto an agreement with Gener troops northwards to force abd
Yuu-hong and is leading thr eation on the Throne.
President Sun-furilor org the opinion that the new
without the sheddli 26 runs. Victoria followed on, scor-ment can be easily fng 132 for five
aze blood, and he conse
quests Chan contributing
Kw
retain lia: DOLE General in Canton,