The Hongkong Telegraph.
April 25th, 1012, Tomperature a.m. 76, p.m. 83; Humidity... 89, 71.
No. 8770
TELEGRAMS.
十初月三年子壬
TELEGRAMS.
(ESTABLISHED 1881.
Copyright, 1912 by the Proprietor.
WEATHER FORECAST
FAIR.
April 25th, 1911, Temperature a.m. 78, p.m., 82; Humidity...81, 07,
FRIDAY, APRIL 26,
1912.
五拜禮
六廿月四英港香
TELEGRAMS.
TELEGRAMS,
TELEGRAMS.
TELEGRAMS.
THE TITANIC DISASTER. THE TITANIC DISASTER.
FIREMEN'S STRIKE,
MOTOR OUTRAGES.
HOME RULE.
CHINA IN TRANSITION.
RELIEF FUNDS MOUNTING.
FRANKFURT'S CAPTAIN REPLIES.
STEAMERS HELD UP.
UGLY SEQUEL
THE SECOND READING.
RUSSIA IN MONGOLIA.
$96°VER ANTONI
SINGLE COFT 10 OKT.
TELEGRAMS.
CHINA IN TRANSITION,
DEVOTED TO FINANCE,
Reutor's
Routor's.
[Service to the Telegraph."]
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London, April 25, 0.5 p.m.
Received, 20, 9.20 n.m.
(Service to the "Telegraph."]
London, April 25, 0.45 p.m.
The total relief funds now
amount to over £200,000. The Thio Frankfurt has arrived at Mansion House fund alone reaches Bremen. Immediately on arrival
to £138,000.
RESENTMENT IN LONDON.ments of the Titanic's surviving
London, April 25,5.5 pan.
Received, 26, 9.10 a..
There is considerable feeling
in lowion about the practically
(Independent News Agency.
Tokyo, April 20.
Router's
"[Service to the "Telograph."]
London, April 25, 6 85 pm,
Rouler's correspondentat Paris
Reuter's
[Service to the "Telegraph."]
London, April, 25, 6.5 p.m.
Received, 20, 9.10 am:
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The firemen of various steamers in Yokohama have gone on strike. Numbers of atonuiers were thus. held up but a temporary com-states that while deputy-chief-de- Mr. Lloyd George in the House, promise has been arrived at be
tectivo Jouin and Chief Inspector of Commons, announced that tho tween thestrikora und shipowners, and some of the steamers have Colmar weró making domiciliary second reading of the Home Rulo the captain replied to the state-resumed their voyages.
Thren of the ringleaders have visits in connection with the been arrested.
motor outrages, an anarchist shot
at and killa Jouin and seriously wounded Colmar.. The assailant
wiroless operator, Mr. Bride. Ife
statel that it would have taken
eleven hours to have reached the
scens through a labyrinth of ice
survivors.
KATSER ACTS.
forcible detention of Mr. Ismayin which the Carpathin; Virgiajan and other Titanic passengers, and Burnin were also seeking for first in New York and then in
Washington. Souie resentment
is folt at the high-handed proce-
duro of the Senatorial committes
and numerous questions were
asked in that connection. at'ques-
tion time in the House of Com-
mons. Mr. Ackland explained
that American statutes empowered
an enquiry, Nevertholces ho
understood that the witnesseH
were appearing voluntarily. In-
tructions would, no doubt; be
sent to Mr. Bryce to protect the
Britishers if necessary, but ho
hoped that it would be unnecessry.
NO NOTICE TAKEN.
London, April 25, 9,40 p.m
· Received, 20, 0.10a.m..
Baron Muskerry, at the opening |
of the London branch of the
Imperial Merchants Guild, said
that the insuficiency of boats on
liners had been reported upon to
the marine department of the
Board of Trade by the advisory
committee in 1911. Nothing had
been done, however, and no
AN, ADVANCE, The Nippon Yuson Kaishn gavo, nach striker Y3 and the agreed to rosine. Seamen of the Toyo Kison Muru and several other shipping companies have a's returned to their ships.
REUTER'S VERSION,
(Servico to the "Telegraph."]
- Bombay, April 20, 0.25 n.m. Rocoived, 25, 3.15 p.. Rentor's correspondent Yokohama status that the agamen the Nippon Yuson, Toyo Kison and oska Shosen companies struck work. The liners band for Europe, Amorica, and |Shanghai aro hold up.-Router.
Router's correspondent at Ber-of in states that the Kaiser has
ordorod an immediate and search-
ing investigation with a view to
the extension of life-saving
appliances on passenger shipy
and with the object of providing.
INDIAN LOANS.
A
A FAILURE.
[Service to the "Telegraph."] London, April 25 3.30. p.m. The failure of theIulian loan, of which the underwriters are sail-i
then escaped, The affair has caused an intense impression Reuter.
CANTON NEWS.
(The "Telegraph" Correspondent.)
Cantou, April 25.
Bill would be taken on April 30
and that six days would then be
allocated to the Bill.
Reuter's
[Service to the "Telegraph."]
Bombay, April 20, 7.35`a.m. Received 20, 3.5 p.m. Thio "Times" correspondent at St. Petersburg statos toat Russian
money is finding its way into the Mongolia Treasury in return for
nining and other concessions,
WILL CHINA. ACCEPT?
The intention of China to send
delegates to Mongolia to treat for
:
(From Chinese Sources.)
Chan Kam-tao, former Ministo of Finince has decided not t sorve in the new government but his offered to devote his time to the establishment. of banks on a basis similar to the Yokohama Specic Bank. Sai Kai Kung Yik Po."
PEACE BATH HER ·
VICTORIES.
Nangking, April 25. A HEATED SCENE.
The Cantonese troops have recognition of China's saver- brought in from Anhwoi 800 **London, April 25, 8.45 p.m..
signty is favourably viewed in starving children who are to be The Opposition, in the Houss
lodged in a home of refuge pre- official círcles. · Russia is adher-pared by Wong Hing. They will of Commons, protested volement
inp to her idea that Mongolia be trained in a handicraft in ly against allowing only six days should be an autonomous pro
order that in time they may earn their own livings-"Sai Kai Kung Yik Po.".
for the Home Rule Bill, and there vince under Chinese suzerainty, was a heated scone between Mr.It is believed that Chins will
Dr. Sun Arrives The gunboat Po Pik arrived in Canton yesterday morning with Lloyd George and Sir Edward ultimately accept this formula.— Dr. Sun Yat-sen on board and
made fast at the Tai Chee wharf, Carson as the result of the protest, where the visitor landed. After
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WELSH DISESTABLISH-
a short rest ho paid a forníal-Router. visit to the Governor-General aftor which he attended a recep- tion held in his honour by military and naval officials and representatives of the various societies.
Newspaper Legislation. The Gover-General hos
a basis for international reguladed with 87%, has been much issued instructions to the effect commented upon. It is various- tions-Router.
OLYMPIC FIREMEN
DECLINE.
Bombay, April 25, 7.35 a... Received 26, 3.5 p.m.
+
The Olympic was on the point
of sailing from Southampton
whon the firemen filed down the gangway and alleged that
the
MENT.
London, April 25, 6.5 p.m. :
Mr. Lloyd George also announc-
ed that the Welsh Disestablish-
Routor.
PROCEDURE SETTLED.
¡From Chinese Sources.)
Shanghai April 25.
The Cabinet ministers have
decided to meet every Monday,
ly ascribed to the unfavourable that all newspapers published in ment Bill would be taken on May Wednesday and Friday and to condition of the money markot, Canton will have to lodge a}
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UNRECOGNISED AGREE- MENT.
The Ruttonjes-Cooper Case.
At the Supreme Court this niorning Mr. Justice Gompertz. in delivering judgment in the Ruttonjee Cooper principal and interest claim case said this was a claim for the balance of prin- cipal and interest, on n promis sory nute by the endorsee of the noto. The defence was that nó provision had been made for pay- nont of interest in the noto or in a collatoral or, oral agreement. There was no other agreement if there was a collateral or oral for the payment of interest, and
agreement it was a bad one sud without consideration.
to the impending heavy roalis-deposit with the registration 13 and that the House would wait on the President on Thurs-made ations consequout upon the Ti- tanie dienster, and to the tenden-anthorities on being registered
ey of investors to seok higher in- and should any of the publica-adjourn for the Whitsun recess on days and Saturdays, tores and to declino British cred-- tions fail to do so they, will be it.-Reutor.
THE 'ADOPTION DANCE.
The adoption dance is one of the ceremonial dances of the Shawnees. This is quite differ-
uppressed. Should they still be May 22.--Rontor. issued in defiance of the law the litors or those, responsible will be punished by imprisonment.
Societies to be Dissolved. It has come to the knowledge ent front any one of the festive of the Governor-General that dances, They come mary miles around and camp; their faces are } many of the new terrorist societies painted and their persons decorat-that have recently sprung into
od with heads.
existence have been formed almo
They dance all day and night ply with the object of allowing sea-without eating. A bonfire is built their members to wreck their
in the centre of tho, camp and
collapsible boats were not worthy. They demanded that these boats be replaced by the
regulation lifeboats, otherwise
they would not anil,
their light.
ho has directed the Commissioner
they dance around this. The fire vengeance on their ons iss. In is kept burning about the same his opinion the societies are sub! all the time. This serves also as versive of the public peste atid
The adoption dance is rather quiet, more so than the other of the Police to take sters for nees. The women do most of their immediate dissolution.” the singing, says a writer in the "Ret Man," and sing very low. They dance around the cicle io! twos. Then men dupes together
LINER HELP UP.
The White Star manager ad-in the rear.
Fighting in Kongmoon.
HOME FOOTBALL.
PLOT AGAINST THE PRE- reason, that he could see, why a
SIDENT.
Plaintiff had set off against this two payments already made by way of interest. There was no
man who made a promissory note should not makes collateral agree ment to pay interest and ha. Tsang Kwong, president of the thought there would be a good. terrorist body, called the "Iron consideration if the defendant did Blood" has been arrested on a in return for the money or get Foneational charge. It is alleged also make another contract oral, ting the credit, sign a note and. that he received a bribe, of several or in writing, promising to pay tons of thousands of dollars, from interest amounting on the debt. Tik Loug a former Tartar The plaintiff as endorsed of the [Service to the Telegraph." General at Nanking to bring note had a contract in which he about the assasination of Pre-claimed interest. It was purely sident Ypan Shil-ki. Fortunate collateral and bad nothing to do ly the maler became known and with the note at all. The ons Teang has boon arrested and sent dorsee might claim interest sa to Peking for trial.
OUP WINNERS.
Bombay, April 26, 0.25 a.m. Received 26, 3.15 p.m.
The English cup final was re-
played at Sheffield, and Barnsley defeated West Bromwich Albion by 1-0 after extra time. The
"A serious affair took place yesterday in Kongmon. Some weather was glorious bat breezy altiors who are under the com- and there were 45,000 spectatore, The two leaders in front are mand of Commander Lung Chai dressed the men and offered to usually the ones who are adopt kwong went ashore, from a ship| At the outset West Bromwich,
ing the child. They carry tin pails; in these are rubber baile, they wore on, to make some pur-assisted by the breeze, showed to have a demonstration of the col. which bounce and keep time chases, and while doing so got with the drummor. This is all into a dispute with the shop notice had been taken of the roInpsible boats. This the men re- the music they have to dance hy, keepers. A fight started and the advantage. Both teams settled
port till the news came that the
Titanio had struck an iceberg.
The department then wrote say-
jug that it agreed to the proposal, might go farther and say
t'this was an attempt to throw
if a large crowd is assembled naval troops, had to intervene.
NEW BANKS.
damages on the amount on the note for which he had the endorse- ment if he could formal demand since the encorafa
Could he do that?..
The President has announced hisintention of establishing banks in China as a means for obtaining Mr. F. X. D'Almada (for Plain- money to repay foreign loans, tiff): I don't think he can.
His Lordship: In that case I The working of these banks will be open to foreign inspection. must give judgment for the bal- THE ASSEMBLY TO MEET. ance of the principal. The other A meeting of the members of contract is entirely, laid at ons the Assembly will be held at side.
Mr. D'Almada: I must bri Peking on May 1, and the Pre- sidont has issued a "whip" fresle notion for the interest? instructing delegates to hurry to His Lordship: Yes I think you the capital.
may
do that ap to the time of the endorsement. M
Mr. Hind (for defendant) Among other matters which ask for costs up to the time
LAND TAX COMING,
jocted and unanimously declined ey may love two or thres In the fighting that ensued be/down to fast and dashing foot- the President hapas to deal with, the hearing,
to mail. Thereupon the Olympic
was towed to Cowes Reads and
anchored. She requires over two
Irums.
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tween the parties several were At these dances good order is killed on both sides, 2
kept. No drunkennees is allow. od. The dance is in a grove, and
Chinese Territorials. Yesterday afternoon, General
ball. In the second half play was of the give and take order,
if any one does not behavo de Lung Chai-kwong held a ten Extra time had to be played, and' gently they tie him to a tree for party in honour of the newly
the rest of the dance. After formed citizen soldiery prior to West Bromwich missed an ssay the dance they have a great fenst which he held, an inspection of
this session, is the introduction of a land ink. --"Shat Fe,"
THE NEW BROOM......
Toking, April 25,"
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His Lordship declined.
Mr. D'Almada neked for the balance to be paid into Court.
Mr. Hind asked for a Glay, of execution for a week so that sp
For nine reason which is not mado public as yet chore has been peal could be considered
holele suspension of officials Mr. D'Aloiade said that they
Tiond The notion of, ilus Pre-notice of appeal would have to bel bident in this matter is causing made in that period, so it did not ede grezi alarm in official circle Lave to appost was granted.
which lasts all day, and visitors, the corps. After tea another is chance. Then Barnsley made a the Ministry of Communian: had severi-days to pay and the hundred firemen before she can and all others who attend the spection was held and addresses desperate effort and scored the dance, are invited to partako of were presented to the General by
only goal of the matchy--Heuter.
to New York-Bouter,
Ibe feast.
his guests,
matter,