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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 7 1012.
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he goes as far as the friends of conservation could wish. With respect to Alaska the President recommends that the railroads of the country bo owned by the government, but operated Washington, January 27.- by private individuala" under The New York "World" to-day loans and under the direct following places in Clins is for the The Parsel Post system, to the publishies a story which is claim- supervision of government in- present napondol-Hopeh, Break ad to be authoritative, to the af-apootora The President's stand Hunan, Kuainbow and Tengrueh foot that Postmaster Goneral on the leading questions treat- Hitoboook-is-seriously considered-in the message has proved a ing tendering his resignation to surprise to many. Another in- Fresident Taft to accept a position teresting feature of the mesango in New York which offers him is the recommendation made by $25,000 a year. Newspapers the President to Congresa tuat throughout the United States are the United States initiate an claiming a riotory in the anti-international__inquiry into the oipated resignation of the Post-prosent high cost of living master General, anying that he is throughout the world. It is the being forced out of office because idea of the President that with of his attitude toward the weekly the co-operation of the leading and monthly magazines which have been active in the past two yents in showing up the faults of the administration.
powere an exhaustivo 'investiga- tion might be made which would result in certain economic changes entered into by..treaty arrange- Following a conference with ments which would alleviato to Colonel Theodore Roosevelt at a grost degree the hardshipa now his home in Oyster Day, Ropre experienced by the poor of all sentative Nicholas Longworth, of countries, Ohio, a son-in-law of the former president, was closeted to-day
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with President Taft. A corros FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS. pondent could not learn the nature of the visit of repre- sentative Longworth with the President, but a report has gain- ed ourrency hore to-day that it had to do with the federal political situation which is 'daily becoming more and more indie- tive of the possible candidacy of} ex-President Roosevelt, whose
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The proprietor of the "Hong-Shanghai, Kobs and MojFer Kat- denials of participation in the kong Telegraph" has decided to pending presidential election are continue during February his Slagspore. Pessing an 1, Calcutter becoming daily los vehement. offer of two prizes for the best
Washington, January 30, President Taft at Cleveland, Ohio, last night made what is re- garded as another speech in do- fence of the Payno-Aldrich tariff.
photographs submitted to the
odikor by amateur photographers during the month,
It has been decided to widen
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EUROPE.. INDIA VIA TUTICORIN (Late Toller 11.00am to Noon Extra. Postage 10), cents.) (Supplémentery mailon Tangus, bard up the time Axel
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Danila, Cebu, Unilo, Angaar,
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SHANGHAI, MOJI, KODE
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& YOKOHAMA | Capt. W. W. Cooke,ma. }/12th Feb.
men; 7th Fabe---Bangkok vis SHANGHAI Hofhow th Feb., Rios and Den-0. 88. N. 05.
Br, &.n., 6,696, 11. N Rivera, LONDON, VIA
... 7th Feb.Yokohama
USUAL PORTS OF 23rd Jan., Gea-P, & 0.
CALL B. N. Co.
Dalgi Muru, Jap. x.a,' '810 Y. Some-
kaw, 7th Fost› 6th FebryGen.-O. 8. K.
Later Edolerish, -, Wil- | Kwangtah, Chi..., 1,596, Stewart,
baltaslanien, Habani, Her, idriskohe. Matupi, Brisbans, | 27 Sydney, Hobart, Lauasssion, Chenan,
New Zealand, Danelia-
Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth,"
7th Feb.-Sbungbai 4th Feb., God. G. M.8. N. 0« Br. ak, 1,850, L Jones, 7th Feb-Owaton 6th Feb., Geb.-D. & S.
and tremantle-Per Co-Kiyo Mars, Jap. sa, 8,757, W. E.
bele, 24th Feb., Fax.
VESSELS IN PORT.
ASTRAMETE.
Eiroa,
Filmer, 7th Feb. Sonth
America 17th Jan, Gon.
TKK
Danish es, 4,807, KI. In en.
7th Feb. Copenhagen, Gen.
M. & Co.
Hardinge, Br. s..., 2,976, Comdr. 0.
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M. Buck, 1, 7th Feb Kanobi vin Singa org *22nd Feb., Ballast.—Order.
Chongshing. Dr. 8, 1,267, Liddell. bite FabHongay 1. Fol., Co., M. & Co. Chiakiang, Ed A, 1,229, Methrel,
Gili Reh-Wakarun și 81st | Ja, Go B. & S.
C) EARANCES AT THE HAR- Chiyo Maru, daj sis., 13,420, W. W.
BOUR OFFICE. Gran G Fub-Sander, far, Qwe chow. Fikasiko 1 th Jan, Mails Taning, for Sambang via Manile and Ges.-T. K. K/
Carl Diederichsen, for Haiphong. Choelian Jap. 88, 1,30%, shinho-tarn, for Rangoon,
KS.kur 27th Jan Chihi, for Shanghai. Probow 24th Jan, Gen Sha mara, for An ing. 0.8. K.
Aragonia, for New York. Hudson-mare, for Canina. Wengkoi, fur Bangkok. Aldeabari, for Sydnay via Timor, of p, Bc. .., 3,039, Kwangials, for Unutos, Wilinton, *.8.3., 2nd FebNjans, for Dondu. Vätesitter 11th and Shang-
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Fab. 7.
Shanghai, Nagasaki, Kobe, Yokohams, Houolan and Francisco (Biberian Mall to Europe)-Per Dan tia, Belk», 1,211, A, W. Dixan, Manchuria, 10th Feb, xoox.
281. Jan.-Singapore Oil
Jurf, Hollast-Bana Ling
bill and, by many people as the scope of the competition. To totical mistake. He declared that he was willing to abide by restrict it largely to active life`in his action on the tariff since his the Colony excludes many ama-Masile, Cobs sad Both-Per Yuon-Empras inauguration.
sang, 10th Feb., 1 P.M. ·
F.K.
Discussing the tours who are not yet experien- Masao-Par Bui Tal, 10th Feb., 1.15 general tarifi, question and the ced in this class of work. As the need of a revision of many sehe whole purpose of the competition dules based on the investigations to stimulate interest in photo- of a tariff board or commission,
Manila, Maagarin. Con and follow
Par Rubi, 10 Fab., 8 v.m.
Siberian
Mail.
baj Buth dan., Alvil and Gen.
C. P. R. Co
Udyang, UF. 2.8, 1,962, J, W." Exans,
GtFeb-Slow 6th Feb., Carl Diederichson, far Haiphong.
Bohu-ma, for. Anping. Co-11. & Co, SHANGHAI, Siborfan Mail | Haldia, Noglas, 1,005, 0. Bulberg, Aldoulam, för Sydney,
---cfb'*' Feb—Bangkok vis | Aragonis, Ber Singapore.
SWC Bali Feb., Rica-0. Cobl az, far Yokohams. 8. S. N. Co."
Nyanta, for Colombo..
do Europa-Per Liana, 10tli
Feb., 6 rx.
he declared that in his opinion graphy in Hongkong it has been. there was no other safe way in felt batter to remove all restric which to rovies the tariff and lotion and to was willing to go before the poo- dive Everyone a Chance. ple on his rosord on ilint qusalion Pictures of, notire life, then. Swstow, Amoy and Foochow~~Perluni,- PĻ. A 789, G. Buḥior, |
The press is divided along
party lines in its discussion of the pictures of still life, pictures spooch. The opponents of the reoont, or pictures taken months President treat his declaration as ago, pictures of life or scenes in another evidence that he is unanfongkong or pictures taken in on the question of tariff_reform ; |
com-
while the supporters of President any part of China, picturos, takon Taft hail his aunouncement as at lome-any picture, general or ohe, of his strongest bids for local, may be sent along if it strength with the thinking poople
possesses interest at all. With of the country:
There may be no money for the competition of so increased naval construction. dur-prehensive a charactor there is a ing the next fiscal year. The chance for any amatour photo- Democratio caucus last night
decided to cut that item from the graphor in Hongkong to win one budget. If the programme adopt-of the prizes. The rules of com- ed by the caucus is adopted the petition appeared in the issues of established programme of yearly Feb, 1 and 2. increase in the size of the navy
will be wiped out,
Swat, Amoy and Tameul-Per Kaljo Halching. 11th Feb. 9 ..
mara, 11th Feb., § Ak.
Singapore, Penang and Galoutts-Par
isang 18th Feb., 10 A.N.
PASSENGERS ARRIVED. Parra, Bado Muu, a rived 6th Feb, from Bhanghai :—" Assumpens, J. C. Msykond, J. H,”
a.
Mackenzio, Rev. Colman, W. 8. J. N. Kayakan, H. | Injimutra, 8. Train, I.
Umeda, 8. Wagner, f. M.
Papa Jan.-Halphong vis 1 khai 2Hưi 42, Dun1. 46 (Murty, Ladson Máễn. Jap. Ma, 3 782, Moii- _jädk, &sh Feb—Wason and -Jafia 230) Jin, Coal-A.
0: Matt, Jap, 1.5, 1,877, Yamatan
16 N Feb— ji 9 th Jan., | Koga, Y..
• Cat±0.3 K,
Shanghai, Moji, Kobo Yakkalah, Kaj
Yokohama, Victoria, BU. and Sestils Per Sado-maru, 18th Feb., 10 AM. Swatow-Par Haman, 18th Feb., 10
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Lightning, Bh. 84, 2,122, E. P. Smith, || PASSENGERS DEPARTED.
Bil Trb.-Singapore 20th Pern, Goében, sailed on 6th Feb, J, Gen.-D. S. & Co. for Manila; &c. 2
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Manila, Gaba and Tollo-Per Tean.
18th Feb., 8 rim Bingapore, Penang and Colombo-Fer Tangsu, 18th Feb., 5
Hints to Competitors, The steel bill introduced into Every amateur who possesses the House of Representatives by camera has a chance of win- the ways and means commiticoning a prize here. You may not
■ day or two since has been be able to secure a good print paased. The measure was so every time you try, but you must. cepted by the Democrats at once have taken good prints at times. Swatow, Amoy and Focehow-Per
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GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG 14 CHIEF
Hongkong, 79th January, 1914,
Shipping-Steamers,
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COLD
Hongkong-South China Coast Ports.
Ralerb, Dr. E * Highest Case, Fasiosì sud Mat Le xn-ious Steamers on the Oʻmit, barlí Ridgeway, Bir J.you did Ansamma fation for Pirat-Clves Pussenger. - Elenrij Light, Espy'
West
and was pushed to a vote by the Sond these to this office. It mat Nagsaki, Koba and Yökohatna-Por Paklai, Ger.jak, 1,100, Q. Wenzel/Gutierrez, Misi G. Ramos, K.
majority with but little dabale, tors nothing when they were The bill was passed by the takon, or where. If they are abatantial majority of 210 good pictures, send them along. 109. It is generally understood
Put a lino that if the measure succeeds in
or two on the back of getting through the Senate the each to say what is the subject. President will veto it as lis has We have not seen every spot on announced his intention of veto- the globe, and we do not know of ing every tariff bill that comes before him without the stamp of anyone who has done so or wha And we like approval from the tariff board. is likely to do so. In other words he will not sign
to know what the subject of every any bill that has not been passed picture is, after consultation with the tariff board after that body has had time to carivass the subject treat- ́ed on in the bill.
*· Washington, February 1. Soaste leaders are formulating a plan to counter the thrust of the Democratic ozucus of the House at the naval construction program of the United States. It is claimed by Banators that a was liña bsen found whereby the Senate cap. force the House to agree to the construction of at least one large battleship to be laid down during the year.
Washington, Feb. 3. - President Taft yesterday sub- mitted to Congress an exhaustive masakge on the question of the conservation of the material re- souloss of the United States: The message is the most advanced statement on this question yet made by the President, and in it
The editor will be pleased to answer, in these columns, say questions pat by intending com patitore on pointe which may re- quire amplification.
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Photographic Competition
!... Coupon,
Fob; 6; 1912. Ingres to enter the photographio competition on the express understand- ing that the aditor's de-** cision shall be final, aud that he may, at his disoro- tion, use the print-soat herewith either in the "Hongkong Telegraph or the Weekly Telegraph.
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FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOCCHOW AND BEȚURN, (Occupying 9.1.10 d ya.)
1st Feb.-Gem. 24th Jan, Gutierrez, M. M. Tie kan, I.
Garola, Rev. E. Smith, Mr RR. STEAMSHIPS. Copii-R. & S.
llo Peck-lau Pitsanulok, Oet.. AR, 1.903, P. Rei-Jakeon, Capt. & Brems, W.A
Fellent, Dr. G. W. met, 5th Feb. --Bangkok
Mrz. 27 Jan., Bise-1. & F.
Wesemann, Mr. & John Jalis 4th Feb.Bangkok 22nd Kul. C. Ja, Rice-B. & S.
"Townsville, Brisbane, fydney, Pongtong, Mr., 997. W. Botefular,
Hobart, Launceston, New
2 Zoland, Dunedin, Malboars,
Adelaide, Perth and Freman Quart, Ger. 26, 1,115. II. Maven, tle-Per Yawala Maru,16th
Jah FoMania „I-L'Feb, Tubo S. W. & Co. Browder, Bremen 677, W. J. Kemp,
Atli Hib-Singapore Fel,,,Coal —Onder,
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SYIPS PASSED THE CANAL,
12th Jan Jason, Palawan, In- [Immayo, Wray Castle. 16th Jan.
CAPTAIN
LAYING,
Halyang... I. W. Evant.......THURSDAY, 8th Fah, mi 11 am. Halching... W. O. Pamore ... | SUNDAY, Lik Fab, at 10: Haitan. J.8. Bosch
́WEDNESDAY, '14th Feb, ás 192 FOR SWATOW AND RETURN (Occupying 3 Days) Halmun... A. H. Blower... TUESDAY, 18th Fab, at 11 km
Steamers will arriva ak, and depart f'on, the Co,'s Wh«rf nair. Blike Ping
For Freight and Passage; apply toda
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General Managem.U
& AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP CO., LIMITED. Mail Service to Australis,
*Feb., 11 x.M.
Shanghai," Nagasaki, „Kobe, Yokohama, Honoluluand San Francisco (Siberian Mail to Bada Mars. J. 3,664,.. A- Pera, Prinz Eital Fried jh. 19th Jan.
Benvoase, Andria, Miyazaki Mar, THE EASTERN Europa)Per Chigo-mare, 16th Feb., 11 x
Kory, 6th F.b.-Shanalni
-Daniles, Sueris, Miyasaki „Matu Sid Feb, Gen.N, Y. K. Manila, Com,
Iloilo, Sunghiang, F., 187, H. Matthias, Yang Top 23rd Jan-Kawachii Maru, 4b E-Haiphong' Calchas, Mishima Alarn, Boandis; Tele-| Hollow ni Feb, Gen.-D. | asschar, Afghan, Prince Patriola: 20th-
Jan-Australian, Dardanus, Deucalion Hobart, Letodstou, New Taksosan Alarm, Jap. n. 1,881.: Kol- „Zealand, Dunedin, Ho-
zai, Ah Feb-Maji 28th Pelbo, Atreny, 80th Jan-Bealiter, bouras, Adelaida, Perth and
Cal-M. B. K., Nubia. 2nd, Fe'i-Crolops, “Kitano Fremathe-Fer Changsha, Talenta, Jap.. A. Kanko, 1st Maria, Priain, Prometheus, Pñas Läd- 10th Fob, 8 r..
Jan Army 30th Jan wig, York, Neléus, 6th Feb.Indra- Tiant-in, D}< 1,2,, : 1,121, „Jo'n Ou nj
Port Darwin, Thursday Is lands, Cooktown, Cairn *Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney,
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