The Hongkong Telegraph.
May 3rd, 1012, Temperature a.m. 76, p.m. 83; Humidity...91, 77.
No. 8777
TELEGRAMS.
(ESTABLISHED 1881.)
Copyright, 1912 by the Ripprietor.
WEATHER FORCASET. FAIR.
May 3rd, 1911, Toniporaluro a.m. 71, p.., 71; Humidity...07, 94.
六拜禮 號四月五英港香
晚八十月三年子壬
SATURDAY, MA 4,
1912.
TELEGRAMS.
TELEGRAMS.
TELEGRAMS.
TELEGRAMS.
TELEGRAMS,
CHINA LOAN CRISIS.
CHINESE AFFAIRS.
MOROCCO.
TURCO-ITALIAN WAR
TAILORS STRIKE.'
RECENT COLLISION.
TANG'S ABSURD DEMANDS,
QUID PRO QUO,
SULTAN ABDICATES.
TURKS ROUTED.
NO SPRING SUITS.
P. & O. BOAT'S FAULT.
$86 TER ANNUM
SINGLE COPT 10 Oxxx.
NEWS FOR BUSY MEN,
TELEGRAMS.
(Our Own Correspondent.)
Shanghai, May 4, 9 a.m. Received, 9.40 a.mn.
The meeting between Tang Shao-yi, Promier, nud the Intern-
ational bankers has not resulted in the loan being fixed up.
The 'romior wants unlimited funds with no stipulations as to supervision.
(From Chinese Sources.)
Shanghai, May 3.
It is reported that Great Britain
his declarod it her intention
formally to recognise the New Republie conditions pm the
Now Territory adjoining Kowloon being further extended.
Ilis resignation is prophesied. | RAHWAY APPOINTMENTS,
BRITAIN'S ATTITUDE.
- Router's
The President has appointed Wong Ping-lim as Director of the Poking-Hankow Railway, and Lei
LEGATION IN PAWN.
Reutor's [Service to the Telegraph."]
Router's. [Service to the "Telograph."]"
Bombay, May 4, 7.5 nm.
Received, 11.15pm
Heutor's Rome correspondent
London, May 3, 2.25_p.m. Dospatches from Fez show that baforo signing tho French Treaty establishing a Protectorato over wires that the Italian force at Morocco, Mulai lafid insisted on Homs hus seized Lola and routed |abdicating, doolaring that he
The ludian cnstalties were
becamo Sultan as the defendor of the Turks, of whom 300 wore Morocco against foreign intra- killed. sion At the instance of the French Conmil, however, he con- seated to await the arrival of M. small. Regnault, the official entrustód with the signing of the Treaty, iu order not to show any disrok port to France.
On the arrival of M. Roguault, the Sultan repented his wish and abdiented, declaring that the alt
[Service to the "Telegraph."].Chu-ws Director of the l'oking
Bombay, May 4, 12:25 am.
and Fengtien Railway. Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Ministor, replying in the House
Sir Chun-tung, the Chinese French had deprived him of of Commons to a question con- cerning the loan to China, of Minister at Berlin, basi telograph-power. which the Government-approves,ed to the Government to the effect said nobody wishes to infringe the independence of China, but at that some time ago the property
any rate if China borrows money in the Legation was pledged to| it is for the lenders and the Governments concorned to fix conditions affording **** sécurity.
raise the sum of 280,0 0 mark
proper for the purpose of sending Chinese
TITANIC DISASTER..
BRITISH INQUIRY RESUMED.
[Service to the "Telegraph."]
London, May 3, 6 p.m. The British Inquiry into the Titanic disaster has been rosumed.
stundonte educated in Germany
back to thoir nativo fand. The
repayment of the loan is now due
and the contral Government is
requested to remit the money at
the earliest possible moment,
DRASTIC ACTION.
Finally M. Rogmult succceded in gaining the Sultan's confidenca and induced him to sign the Treaty, pointing out the intern- tional necessitio nvolved.
"SERIOUS SITUATION."
London, May 3, 4.50 a.m.
21.
Router's [Service to the "Telegraph."]
London, May 3, 6 p.m..4.
A strike has beon declared by
15,000 tailors and tailoresses in
the West End for improved con-
ditions and incrensød pay.
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Solo is practically impassable owing to the groups of strikers gathered outside the workrooms.
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As a consequence of the strike
the making of tons of thousands
of spring suits has been held
up.
BRITISH AIRCRAFT,
EXTENSIVE ORDERS.
London, May 3, 3.50 pim.
In the House of Lords, Lord Newton asked if the 'Government
The strike spread rapidly in had addressed any representation to Italy on the subject of the clos the afternoon, the East End ing of the Dardanelles. Lord Mor following the lead of the West. icy said he did not deny that a disastrous situation had arisen in the Black Sea and the Dardanelles, and the Government had been in constant communication with the. Turkish and Italian Governments,
with the result that after no un
| reasonable length of time, consider. ing todifficulties with the Porto, ONE THOUSAND GUINEAS the Straits would be re-opened. I was unreasonable te asit the Cov ernment to prescribe limits where Bombay, May 4, 12.55 am.
in Tuikey and ly should carry The result of the One Thousand un operations. That would be go- Guinens, which was decidedly ing beyond anything ever con against backors. rends:1.ceived in international law or Tagalic; 2, Alope; 3, Bolle Islo.
Won by a longth and a half; | three quarters of a length soparat- ed second and third. Thirtcol
ran.
HOME RACING.
Poking, May 3.
One of the first acts of the Sir Rufus Isanes gave a clear Advisory Council which has been andconsecutive account of the dis- formed in Poking has been to astor, paying particular attention forco Lo Chung-Nim to resign his to the speed of the Titanic and post as Secretary to the Council. Bello Isle. the warnings as to the presence He has been succeeded by Wong of ice. He concluded by stating
that the investigation would also
be particularly directed to the
Wing-po.-"Shat Po."
UNHEEDED PROTEST.
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BETTING.
20-1 Tagalio, 201 Alope, 7-1|
FIELD ALTERATIONS.
diplomatic usage. The Govern ment had thoroughly performed their duties as a neutral.
Lord Lansdowne asked if it was true the Porte will only re-open the Straits if Italy promises not to re- attack the Dardanelles. Lord Mor- ley said that assertion was quite inconsistent with the words used to
The following alterations were the British ambassador. dispatched from Newmarket
LIGHTHOUSE SCHEME. The property owners in the previous to the raco: Tugalie boats and the construction of the native city of Hankow have (Hewitt), Mountain Mint (Walter water-tight compartments,
question of the insufficiency of
·SERIOUS SHORTCOMINGS,
entered a strong protest against
the expressed intention of Vice President i Yuan-heng to orect
The first witnesses called were moloos (broad streets) in the city, samen, who testified that tho
** but their objections are not being: stewards and, fremen had not
heeded, been trained to lower the boats.
Tho witnesses. further stated that they believed that the boats
THE POMP OF POWER.
The Ex-ompross Dowager has
had neither lights, compasses or instructed Sai Chuk, a Manchu provisions. There was a rush by
official, to negotiate with the Pro foreigners when the bonts were
eident and obtain permission for | lowered and they wore hit with a tiller. The Chief Officer fired the Bannermen forces to be used Tovolveras a warning, and another as a guard for the Ex-emperor. officer was also compelled to fire. The request also asked that the The inquiry was adjourned force should not be under the or, until Tuesday,
RELIEF FUNDS.
dors of the Minister for War and on account of this the President has refused to grant the de-
total funde now stand at mand.-"Sai Kai Kung Yik
Griggs); Non starters--Soura
baya, Gay Laura, Signorinetta and Enfrosina,
JUBLIER BETTING.
The latest list quotations for the Jubileo Stakes (run at Kenipton Park on the 11th inst., distance 1.1-4 miles) are:-0-1 Uacle Pat, | 10-1 Royal Tender,
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In the Houseof Commons to-day, Sir Edward Grey, in reply to Mr. Sir Edward Grey, in reply to Mr. G. A. Molteno, M.F. (L.), said negotiations with Italy for the crec tion of a lighthouse at Garda Fui were discontinued in 1908 owing difficulties raised in the course
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Routor's
[Service to the "Telegraph."]
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Bombay, May 4, 7.5 air: Received 11.15 a..
Tang Shao-yi hins failed to fix. up the losu question with the international bankers, his de mands being for unlimited fands without any supervision, it resignation is prophesied.
Sir. Edward Grey has assorted in the Ifouse of Commons that
The Admiralty Court has nobody wishes to infringe the decided that the F and O. linor independence of China, but if · Oconnia was alone to blame for China wishes to borrow money the collision with the barque
Pisagua which took pince four proper security must be offered. miles west of Beachy Hond on Tagalio, a 20 to I'chauce, has March 17 whon the Oceana was won the One Thousand Guinvas on the run to Bombay.
Consequently judgnient as hoen entored for the owners of the Pisdgun.
PRESIDENT TAFT AND RECIPROCITY.
ASTONISHING DISCLOSURE.
London May 3, 10.5 p.m.:
Received 4, 12.15 p.m. President Taft's letter written on January 10 1011 ten days bo-
raco.
M.C.C. hava beaten Notts by an innings and 56 runs.
London tailors and tailorcases have gone on strike and 'in con- sequence the making of tens of thousands of spring suite has beon hold up..
The Admiralty Court has given its decision against the P. and O. Oceana, recently lost in collision with the barque Piangun.
Titanio dienster it was testified At the British Inquiry into the
for the signaturo of the Reoi that the lifeboats had neither procity Treaty, said "the amount lights, compasses or provisons of Canadian produc's we would and that the atowards and firemen take would produco current busi-
were untrained in lowing the pos between Western Canada, and United Stat53, which would | boats.
make Canada only an adjunct of The Titanio Relief Funds in
the United States.
England now total £322,000,
"It would transfer all thoir im porlani bucinoso to Chicago and, Though abdicating, the Sultan New York, with their bank of Morocco has signed the Treaty The "Daily Mail" says the Gov-crodits. Everything else would ernment has authorised the pur chase of sixty aeroplanes, and will order a hundred more Immediately sufficient army and navy men have been trained.
CANTON NEWS.
Wong to Return.
(The "Telegraph' Correspondent.)
for our manufacturea I see this is torate over the Kingdom, increase greatly Canada's demand establishing a French Protec- an argument against rociprocity made in Canada. I think it a good one.'
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The British Government is going ahead in the matter of
Mr. Theodore Roosevelt replied building up a big‘air battalion, cordially ondorsing President sixty aeroplanes being now about Taft's view, adding that ho bo- to be purohneed, while a further lieved in free trade with Canada hundred will be ordered as soon both for economic and political
as suflicient men have been train- ed in their use,
гравдив.
CHURCH SERVICES.
The terms on which the Dard- anelles are to be reopened have
St. John's Cathedral, Hong-ben raised in Parliament, Lord Sunday Morley admitting that there was
Cunton, May 3. kong, May 5th,
Some days ago Dr. Eun Yat after Eastor. Holy Communion sen and the Provincial Govern- 8.15 o.m. Matins 11 a.. Rosa disastrous situation in the ment sent a communioution to ponses: Ferial. Venite: Stanley. Black Sea and the Dardanelles. Wong Ching-wai at Singapore Psalms: of the 5th morning. To The Italians claim a further asking him to return to Canton. Doum: Smart in F. Jubilate: They have now received a reply Ayrton in E. Anthom: "I waited big victory against the Turks, Mendelssohn. 300 of whom are reported to have to the effect. that Wong will re for the Lord.”. turn shortly.
Holy Communion 11.45 a.m. been killed. Kyrie: Adlam in F. Hymns: 302, 220. Preacher: Rev. F. T. John- Wu Han-man, the Governor. son, M.A. N. D.-Psalm 24, General, has issued a proclama- verses 1; 2 in unison. 25, verses
The Discredited Soldiers.
LOCAL
The twenty third ordinary an tion prohibiting disbanded sol- 1, 2, 8, 10, 21 in unison. 26,nual meeting of the shareholder diore from oarrying arms and re-verson 1, 8. 12 in unison. quiring them to surrender thein Evensong 5 45 p.m. Responses in the Hongkong Electric Com- the next few days. The pro-ing. Magnificat: Goss (7th even a dividend of 14 per cent was to the Army Commissioner within Forial. Paalme: of the 5th even-pany Ltd., was held to-day when
clamation goes further and orders ing.) Nunc Dimittie: Havergal declared.
Dr. Sun's Address.
them not to wear their badges (7th evening) Hyme: 200, 137, while, at the same time, they are 27: Preacher: Rev G. A. Bun
An Indian nearly lost his life forbidden the city. Those who
N.B.-Psalm 27, bury, M.A have already been disbanded will
verses 1, 3, 6, 10, in unison. yesterday when he slipped from. not be granted allowances or 28, versos 1,2, 7, 8 in unison. 28, a Star Ferry steamer.
verses 1, 4, 7.in unison.
In connection with the capsized medals.
St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon. junk another body has been Yesterday the members of the Morning Prayer 11.00a.m. Hymns; washed ashore. of negotiations with other PowersPublic Peace Union" gave a 4. 160, 175, 320; Venito, Russell. regarding the collection of dues at reception in honour of Dr. Sun. Psalms, 5th Morning Paalm, particular posts not in Italian terri- After the usual presentation of XXIV, Barnby; XXV, Gose; Ta an address the distinguished visi Deum, Russell, Jones & Pya; tory. The Government were still for remarked that Conton had Jubilate Hayes, Kyrie, No 3. Holy hopeful that a scheme might be not yet regained its former state Communion at noon. Evening that some days ago Dr. Sun Yat- Run June 5th, at Epsom: dis-devised satisfactory to all the of tranquillity and trade was in Prayer 6.00p.m. Hyuna, 185, 20, tanco about 1.1-2 miles, Botting: Powers. -3-1 Lomond, 0-1 Hall Cross, 20.1 Lorenzo.
THE DERBY.. :
HOME CRICKET.
London, May 3, 4.10 pm.. Marylebone beat Notte by an | innings and 56 rans, at Lords:
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BOMBS FROM THE AIR.
London, May 3, 350 p.m.
The Rome correspondent wires that dirigibles made a reconnale
GENERAL
Our Canton corespondent says
bad state because of the pre-277, 605; Panlma XXVII, Maesen and the Provincial Govern- communication, to valence of banditti. Now that farren; XXVIII, Hopkins and ment sent a
a
the republic had been establish- Hopkins; XXIX. Macfarren; Wong Ohing-wai at Singapore ed he hoped they would all con- Magnificat, Smart Nuno Dimittis, asking him to return to Canton. sider it their duty to do their Barnby.
best to place the affairs of the Union Church, Kennedy Road. They have received a reply to the country on a sound footing. As Minister Rav. C. H. Hickling. effect that Wong will return ragarde finance that was also in Spring Services, 11 am. Worship, shortly.
a bad state and he hoped that Hymna 14, 480, Psalm 100, Chant
The drought in Manilla de they would pay their taxes with 50. Anthem, Arise, abine'; 8 ance of the Turkish camp at ont grudging, to enable the go- p.m. Service in Peak Church for growingly serious and something Azizin, Suani and Denaden, and vernment tq, repiedy matters as Children and Friends, conducted of a famine is threatened,
́0 p.m. dropped forty tombs with terrible speedily as possible. He laid by Rey, C, H, Hicklings,
great stress on the necessity for Worship, Hymns 12,441, 489 and temperature is the developing industries,
871, Psalm 148 (Winoliester),
x years