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Messrs. Showan Tomos, agents for the Yangtzo Insurance Co. have informed us that at Telegrams dealing with an a-hold in Shanghai yesterday,
general meeting of the directors, cident to the Titanio appear on dividend of 25% for the year was pages 1 and 5 on page I also will be found cables roporting an interest- ing Home Rule debate. On paga 4. appears an account of the wedding the Honourable Mr. Cooil Olementi to Miss Penelope Eyras. Affairs of the Turf are doalt with on page 8.
Two more dead bodies have been found by the police in different part of the Colony,
Six cottages have been sold at Stalybride for £20, which works out at the remarkably low figure of £3 6s. 8d. por cottage.
Dr. R. P. Tenney, formerly Chinoso Secretary to the Amer- ican Legation in Poking, has
in Nanking.
16, 1912.
WEDDING AT THE CATHEDRAL.
Clementi-Eyres.
GENERAL BADEN POWELL ARRIVES.
Dincs at Government „House.
Goueral Baden Powell arrived
NOTES AND
COMMENTS.
The Ones who Count, The wedding of the Honourable
Ilongkong is to-day honoured Mr. Cocil Olenienti, son of Colonel in Hongkong this morning by by a visit from General Sir R. S Montagu Clementi of Winham the Corman Mail from Shanghai as Baden-Powell, and it is fitting House, Cullompton, Devon, tounostentatiously as any ordinary that ono should make a quotation Mise Penelope Eyres, oldest traveller. He was welcomed to the from a recent speech inado by Colony on behalf of the officer daughter of Commodore Creswell administering the Government, him in Chicago. He said: "I'vo Eyres, R.N., took place this after by Captain Taylor, A.D.O. The seen.onough of war to want to noon at St. John's Cathedral, in groat soldier accepted an invita-koep away from the military iden. the presence of a large number house and proceeded there. A
tion to. tiffin at Government Woodcraft, handioraft, and those of friends.
For unlawfully failing to licence his coolie boat, plying in Victoria Harbour, Chan Shing was fined $10 at the Marine Court this morning, while 3 boatwoman, The ceremony was performed by charged with a similar offence in the Rev. F. T. Johnson, Chaplaiu averred she had purchased only connection with a boat which she of the Cathedral, assisted by the the day provious, was fined $1. Rev. A. C. Moreton, R.N.
detailed sketch of General Baden things are invaluablo. First aid Powell's career, with photograph, and pll that goes with it is ex- appeared in yesterday's issue of collent; but the boys should bo the "Telegraph,"
kept away from the idea that they An Interesting Address.
are boing trained so that some Speaking at Shanghai "the other day the chief Scout had day they may fight for their some interesting things to say. country. It is not war-scouting "Scouts," he said, 1 just that is needed now, but peace- want to tell you how glad I am scouting. The explorers, the to sos you here this afternoon.
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HONGKONG, TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 1912.
THE QUESTION OF THE CAPITAL.
The bride was given away by The following resolution will her father, and was attended by he proposed at an extraordinary six bridesmaide'; hor sisters Miss general meeting of the Hongkong Mary Eyres and Miss Dorothy Cotton Spinning Weaving, and Eyros, Mis St. John, Miss Hotty Dyeing Co., Ltd, on April 30-
Tomos, Miss Alison Tulloch, and authorised to sell 10,000 spindles Madamoiselle Berindengue. Mr. That the general managers bo belonging to the company with Murray Stewart acted as beatman. their accompanying equipment
Among those prosent wero His many of you have, turned out to are the ones who count, and that Co., Ltd., in Shanghai,
His Excellency General Anderson y como to see a great many scout." At the Legislativo Council
and Mrs. Anderson; most of the more. I am pleased to see you yesterday the Director of Public The "British North Borneo He- members of the Executive and smartly equipped, and especially One of the Ten Thousand.
It is an easy transition from the table a rald" of March 18, says: As a Legislative Councile; a large find so many of you wear Works laid on diagrammatic return showing the rumour is prevalent that the number of naval and military amount of stono deposited in the Straits Settlemofits Government officers, foreign Consule, and formation of the Mongkokisui have removed the restrictions re-many prominent residents.
The bride's dress was of white breakwater up to Dec. 31, 1911, cently imposed on indentured The height of the stone burrier labour, wo are authorised to pub- satin and French filot lace, with a above the foundation is now oight lish the following telegrams of wreath of orange blossom. The feet and out of the full quantity changed between Fir West Ridge four eldest bridesmaids wore required 21.1-2 per cent. has way and II.E. the Governor, of dresses of blno uinon over white already been deposited.. the Straits Settlements:-To Go-satin bordered with silver, and vernor, Singapore. "Rumour blue hats trimmed with rosos; Preparations are now on foot here prevalent Straits Govor the two younger ones wore white for presenting the "Gondoliers" ment on reconsideration have destin, and lace caps with forget-conta; and also in Russia, Ger- the Egyptian Expedition of 1884, at Canton on April 27. It is cided impose no restrictions ne me-nots. hoped, if the number of members regarde indentured labour until
"The dondoliers."
and return on the 28th.
The service was choral and of the A.D.C. who can get away June, 1913 and planters there- Mr. Denman Fuller officiated at is large enough to go to Canton fora free meantime make con- the organ. The beautiful de on the evening of the 20th inst. tracts period longer than 300 coration of the Cathedral, with days this seriously affects posi- plants and flowers, was the work tion here kindly telegraph if true.j of Mrs. Touker. Whilst sauntering round the Ridgeway." To Ridgeway Sur After the ceremony a reception town a Chinese camo noroes a dukan, "Rumour incorrect maxi- was hold on board H. M. camera ho had lost, valued at mum period 300 days. Sinkeh Tamar. $120, exhibited for sale in a shop recruitinent to coase 30 June, window. He informed the police, 1014. Young."
"Friends" Meet.
S.
g badges of officiency. That one great soldier to another whose shows you are not morely play-death was recently announced. ing the game of Scouts but are loing the work, making your By the sudden death of Colonel selves efficient for examination Richard Duffin - Buckloy Ru her right way. I have recently been jutora in the march of the ton and doing the whole thing in the ford, one of Lord Roberts's conil- Beitgreat, and the Unit thousand into Alghanistan in brothers'in Europe and od States where there are now ho. 1870-80, is removed. Colonel con 300,000 and 400,000 Rutherford was also engaged in many, and Norway. They are all
I
doing the same work and con- taking part in the battle of Tamai, sider themselves your brothers. and in the operations on the hope sime of you will get into North-West Frontier of India in communication with them and make friends with them by lotter. 1897-8, for all of which he received The Americans have sent a troop medals, and was mentioned in of Scouts this year" to "Groat dispatches. Although a keen Britain, and others will be sont soldier and wedded to the Army, from Canada, Germany and Hol- Colonel Rutherford had to retire land. You may some day be
Among many presents ra- able to send ŋ Shanghai troop to before the age limit, this being ceived by Miss Eyres were: England. Your brother Scouts due to his not having given and at the Magistracy this morn-Hongkong Horticultural Society, a silver rose bowl from tho have told me to give you greet sufficient attention to a wound.
with unlawful possession. The
ing the shop keeper was charged The Annual General Mooting married Naval Officers and inge, which I heartily do. Besides
chased if from a Chinoso.
The case was dismissed, the bench ordering the camera to he returned to the owner.
will be held in the City Hall on their wives: a pair of silvor winning badges, I hope you do received in action. After his rev latter explained that he had pur-Tuesday, 23rd April, 1912, at fruit dishes from the officers of not forget your good turns. That tirement Colonel Rutherford, who
bachelor, interested him 5.15 p.m. The business is to re. H. M. Naval Yard; a silver tea is the most important part of a was
eive the Committee's Annual service and ebony tray, with Scout's duty. Your
brother self in Church work at Worthing. Reportand Statomentof Accounts, inscription, from the European Scouts in all parts of the world
One of his wishes, frequently; and to oleat a now Committee for Staff and Police of H. M. Naval have that duty of trying to den
good turn to someone every day, expressed, was, that if flowers. the coming your.
Don't forgot your promiss to do were sent for his funeral they that, and try also to make your should be distributed to sick
children. selves good men and citizens.'
A Score of Gamblers.
Twenty men appeared before Mr. Irving this morning charged with gambling in a house kopt for the purpose. One man was fined $50 or six months for keeping the house and the others were fined $5 or fourteen daya.
$100 Fine.
Signals on the Coast..
of signals are now in operation on The following uniforin systein the coast of China to indicate that light vessel is out of position;
arm.
Yard.
After the reception, the bride and bridegroom left, in the "Stanley," for Mirs Bay
THE COMPRADORE'S MISTAKE.
Indian who Seized His Opportunity.
+1
HONGKONG C.C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
The Other Half.
The trouble at Nanking, which was probably due as much to provincial jealousy between the troops as to any other cause, appears
"We are unuiensoly tickled by a“ to be over. Sharp while it lasted, the revolt was suppressed with
paragraph in a contemporary. It firmness and courage. It is not at all unlikely, however, that the
By day. A red flag will be
Bya: "The scarcity of cash in licisted at the masthead or yard.. rocent disturbance will be employed as an argument against the city
the Wuchang treasury is indicat- At the Magistracy this morn-
ed by the fact that the police when the National Assembly proceeds to discuss the choice of a ing a Chinese shopkespor was
fiued $100 or in the alternative By night. The usual light will
RESULTS TO DATE. forcé was only paid halin month's new Capital. It seems to be taken for granted by now that only two three months' imprisonment with be discontinued and a red light
wages on Inst pay day. The men cities, Peking and Nanking, are likely to be considered. A month hard labour for selling opium will be exhibited from each end
How a Chinese compradore
The following are further re- went on strike but were induced or two ago, when the Ilevolution became certain of ultimate success, in his shop in Queen's Road of the vessel. In the case of n Shanghai, Tientsin and Wuching were also named as offering ad-West, yesterdny.
lightvessel whoso usual light is made a mistake and how an salts in the Hongkong Cricket to return to work when it was ox- plained that the other half would Club Tennis Tournament: Snatcher Smartly Sentenced. rod or red and white, a white in- | Indian sought to profit by it was vantages. Peking was hardly considered; the great wish of the
Championship Singles, Third forthcoming later. There Mr. Davies, Manager of the stead of a red light will be exhi- told to Mr. Justice Gompertz at Republicans, indeed, was to have the Capital removed from there." Seamen's Institute, arrestod a bited from each end of the vessel. the Supreme Court when Nazir Round: -Capt. James 129th Bal. is a fine indefiniteness about the Fooling is strong in the North however, in favour of retaining man yesterday, who had snatched Laughter Crime. Ali, a coffee stall keeper, sned bout A. I. Crook 9-7, 3-0, 6-4, 8.6; word "later" which is highly the old Capital, and, with Southern support turning all towards a gold hairpin from a Chinese The Pushkin Park (Odessa), Pan Sing-wo to recover $56.50 I. A. Nesbit beat E. R. Ballifax, engaging. Evidently the Wu- 6-2, 6-0, 6-1; Capt. F. J. Bowen cheng police are more amenabla Nanking, the choice has been narrowed down. It is oney to under-wonian. At the Magistracy this the only children's playing boing $60 for breach of R.N. bont Surgeon A. R. Fisher to persuasion than are workers at morning the man was sentenced ground at Sevastopol, which was agreement, dated. March 3, for stand Southern dislike for Peking and its unhappy associations, and to six months' hard labour, opened by public subscription, the delivery of ten dozen bottles R.N. 8-6, 6-0, 6-0; H. Hancock Home, for they are not put off it will be a difficult matter to it, by to
6-2.
Gaol and Stocks.
time.
posed. Southerners will not readily reconcile themselves to the and four hours' stooks."
order because the children's being money paid in excess,
Singles Handicap, Claas A., An Original Prescription- thought of housing the new government, for which they fought and
According to Mr. Gardnor who laughter and shouting interfered
A Boston chemist sends to the on which they base high hopes, in the Manchu capital of hated' Three months' hard labour with the work of the police appeared for the plaintiff, his second round:-Capt F. J. Bowen
alient wont to the defendant's owe 4/8, bent 8. E. Groun owe "Pharmaceutical Journal" a 16- and four hours stocks was the officials in their chancery. memory. Equally, the Northerners cannot be expected willingly sentence passed by Mr. Irving,
shop and asked the price of a 153 6-4, 6-3; H. A. Misbet owes markable home-made prescrip- Prince of Wales's Purso.
particular brand of boot polish 30/2, best R. F. Stone owe 15. tion, which our contemporary to see Peking shorn of the last shred of its glory and the seat of at the Magistracy this morning The secounts of the Duchy of it was quoted by the defendant 6-2, 6-3,
reproduces in facsimile. WO Government transferred to the ancient Chinese Capital on the on a man charged with stealing Cornwall for last year show that at $1.36 per dozen bottles and Singles Handicap, Class B. frequently receive similar prescip
a purse from a woman. Yangtee the fame of which, under the Ming Dynasty, Southerners federate was sentenced to six Wales-now: the sale income of Visiting a neighbouring shop the beat H. C. Sayer owe 216, 4-15, rather difficult to understand but A con- the payment to the Prince of plaintiff ordered six dozen bottles. third round:-J. Hooper owe 2/0 tiona, he says, which we find wish to seo restored.
weeks' hard labour and four the Prince-wan £34,500. This plaintif learnt that the quotation 7-5, 6-2; Commander A. T. this one we were quite unable to The National Assembly, therefore, is faced with a difficult hours' stook, :
is £7,500 loss than in 1910, partly there for the same goods was Darley R.N. rec. 10 bent F. decipher. It was as follows i question which it must tackle boldly and fearlessly. Whatever the
dae to au increase in the outlay 2 35 ani hurrying biok to the Matson owa 2/6, 6-3, 6-0; R. decision, there will be dissatisfaction, perhaps oven active trouble. Two Chinese were charged at for the benefit of the estate, which defendant ordered another oan Henderson rec. 3/8 heat Capt, D. The Assembly must be prepared for that. It is necessary for China the Magistracy this morning includes a large part of Kenning signment of polish The defen Clapham owe 15, 6-4, 6-8, 6-3. quickly to secure a strong government and to have it properly and with entering the premises own-ton and the Oval cricket ground.dant accepted the order, but Anally housed. Because of this strong need for decisive action ited by Mr. A. H. Silva, Kowloon, seems not at all unlikely that choice will fall upon Peking. Senti- Inst oight, without permission. ment,may have to go before the needs of the moment The trans-One man said his uncle was ference of the Government to Nanking would mean delay in its employed there as a coolie, and establishment, and there has been sufficient delay ne it is.
the other said his brotl'er was cook for Mr. Silva.
"
No Excuse.
FOOTBALL.
hep kek wine Pade cunok an“ glersen.
Doubles Handicap, Class A, After further inquiries, we subsequently discovering hise Fooond round:-Col. Hamilton discovered the meaning of it, error refused to deliver tho and Capt. Day owe 30, best Cup, which is as follows:-Ipecacuanha goods.
Addison and Lieut. N..J. William wine, paregorio, and glycerin. Judgment was given for theer, 1-0, 0-7, 6-1; R-F. C. Master plaintiff for $20,
It is stated that Mr. J. II, |
and Surgeon Fisher, owe 15, past
acters ourrent mon nese Republic, with a wreath of flowers. The
There can be little doubt how the sympathies of foreigners in
Regimental Cup. Semi Finsi
O. H. Rose and H. H. Eggers BOF. The new Chinese repablicen the South lie with regard to the question of a Capital. They are The Magistrato aid that was
dollars will, it fe understood, bear all, or nearly all, for ita removal from Poking as being too far North no excuse and fined one man 82 Yesterday afternoon on Murray
Third Round-Dr. Koch and two lions and the Chiness obar- Barracks Ground the semi-final to be a city from which Chinn can properly be governed. But they end the other $1. recognise also that, for the present, Peking presenta certain claims Twice Returned from for the K.O.Y.L.I. regimental cup Arnold, the American Consul at Dr. F. Grone owe 3/0 beat H. Hacters for "one dollar" on ope
Banishment. which are denied to Nanking. The longer the establishment of a
took place. The teaine wore E. Amoy will succeed the Hon. Taylor and R. Henderson sor. Bido, and on the reverse, stable government is delayed, the more difficult will become its "Twelve months hard labour Company and H. company and the John Fowler, American Consul at 9-7, 6-3, task. Why, therefore, not compromise in the best interests of and four hours stocks," said Mr. game was most i. teresting. E. Chefoo, who has been transferred China? Ansuming Nanking to be the more widely favoured would it Irving to a man charged at the Company, the holders of the cup, to Foochow Mr. Fowler came to not meet the needs of the osso to avoid the disturbance of a transfer Magistracy this morning with proved that they were the better China in 1800 ns American Con- now, to fix upon Peking femporarily as the seat of Government, and returning from banishment. team. At half time they led by sul at Ningpo. He was transferred later, when order is everywhere restored and the mechinery of From the evidence it appeared two goals to nil. In the second to Chefoo in 1890, making, his Government it working smoothly, to make the change with fuing that prisoner hind twice relarned half, neither goal was penetrated service in Chinn, extend over
after a banishment, order had and E. Company wond Boore: E, period of 22 years, of which he been made.
Company goals; H. Company 0 spent 10 years in Chefoo.
pomp and ceremony?
At Teterborough Bankruptcy News says that a sample coin Court Julge Wheeler gave final has been approved, approval to the composition of kai and ming 7. Od. in the pound made by, the once The Marquis of Huntly on behalf of
his creditors/
Intare.
baobanged