TELEGRAMS.
HERO'S FUNERAL.
IMPRESSIVE SOENES.
Router's
A NUISANCE!
A short while ago we called at tention to the fact that the vuoant | plot of ground between the pro- mises of the enterprising firm of Messre. Whitenway Laidlaw &
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, JULY 1, 1912.
CHINESE COMPOSITORS.
Higher Wages Demanded In Shanghal
*
That the recent revolution in
numerable Chinese papers re-
FLOOR COLLAPSES. THE FIRST CONSIDERA
Two Women Seriously Injured.
TION.
equipment.
L'
Water-tightness before Boat-
gave cause for serious criticism, placed on record material of great
In the early hours of Sunday morning the kitoben floor at 95 Co., and the New Hongkong Post China has created numerous op Three women and nu infant eminent naval constructor, con-
Queen's Road East collapsed:
Sir William H. White, the Office had in front of it, in wet portunities for the growth of were precipitated to the ground tributes to the "Times" a lengthy weather, u mud puddle thirty Chinese labour organizations has floor, two of the women article reviewing the Titanic [Service to the Telegraph."fect long and ten feet wide. This been evidenced by the throatened being badly injured. The disastor in the light of the evid
London, Juno 29.. strip of mud should be a strip of Received, 30, 4.15 p.m. sidewalk; why is it not Fo?
strike of Chinese compositors only slightly injured. Tho two Siates Sonnte Committee, which, other woman and the chill were ence given before the United The funeral servico for the late Who the owner of the plot is, employed ότι the Shanghai women who were seriously in- he says, while it conducted its in- Field Marshal Sir George White we know not. If it be Govern- vernacular press. Obviously the ingel had to be removed to the quiry, in a manner that justly was held at the Royal Hospitalment ground the Government is revolution bas stored in. in-hospital. Chapel, Cholson. Lord Roberts responsible for this condition of a represented the King, while much used thoroughfare. Queen-Mother Alexandra, H. M. If the plot is privately owned, presenting different political ROWING BOAT CAPSIZES. Sir William concludes: the Kaiser and other Royalties the Government is responsible wero also represented. The for not insisting upon a propor pall-bearers included the Earl of Dundonald, Lieut. General Sir walk being laid down. Archibald Huntor, General Sir In either event the Govern lan Hamilton, Earl Methuen, meat is responsiblo-why neglect Lieut. General Francis Groufell to do what, is necessary to man and Field Marshal Sir Evelyn tuin proper walks in the cecure Wood. Afterwards there was a of a thickly populated town like most impressive military proces Hongleng? Would such a spot sion to Euston station, the route be tolerated in any other City baing lined with troups. On the in the Far East & Would it be Majesties the King and Queen, allowed to pass for years up the Kaiser, Queen Alexandra and noticed in any European City? the defenders of Ladysmith. The The kerb has been in position remains were entrained for for years; it would be hotter were burial at Ballymena, Ireland, thote no kerb, for with a wall
coffin wore wreaths from their
JAPAN RICE CORNER.
· EXCHANGES CLOSED.
London, June 30, Recdived, 12 pa.
on
Bida and ono
kerb
organs, for in Shanghai alone daily papers whereas thoro wore
Dere has been, strong, criticism there are now about twenty-fivé A Woman Drowned.
Intoly-of the official regulations for boston passouger ships.. The master of a fishing boat (The writor ventures to prodict hardly a dozen before the political
phoaval. The demand for elli-reports to the police that at noon that when the natural but tem- tors has been rising phenomonally of a rowing bout and, while ed and calmer consideration of cient and oven ordinary composi-n the 28th inst he was in charge porary oxoitoment has disappear until now when at least one paper, making the journey from Thing the subject becomes possible, it unable to got published owing to persons--three men and a boat equipment, important as it The Yellow Journal," finds itself Island to Trun Wan, with nine will be seen that the question of shortage of compositors in the men-it capsizat about 250 is undoubtedly is, must be treated market. The coming strike by from the shore. At the time thoro as subordinate to that of efficient the compositors's union has been was a strong tide running cast-water-tight subdivision.
All the occupants, were accelerated by the migration of ward. many local compositors to out-thrown into the water but even- ports where nowspapers have tually all but one, a widow, were multiplied since the revolution, saved. The relatives of the de-
on there sides, the water cannot In Peking there have sprung up censod buried the body on re- run off, and on a wet day persons over thirty newspapers. Loports covery from the water. bliged to walk on that si le of the kow and ovan in the interior, from the river ports, notably Han- streat, may be seen balancing several newspapers have been themselves as they walk along the korbing, hoping they may
published. Hot step into either the gutter or
the mud.
If we should remove the
par-
A mossage from Router's Tokio correspondent states that the Government measures, comprising stones from the side for walk ing the arrest of a dozen brokers, in front of this office, wo wander live failed to prevent the corner how long we would have to wait ing of rice. Exchanges at Tokio, Nagasaki and Osaka have hoen notion
the Govern- closed, and very severo distress wont, to abate the nuisinco exists among the poor.
THE KAISER.
LORD HALDANE'S EULOGY.
London, June 20, 4 s.m. Receiver, 4.8 p. Viscount Haldane, the Lord Chancellor, sponking at the Ger- man Hospital Banquet at the Hotel Savoy, delivered a forvent eulogy on the Kaiser. He kald he was a great man who had pre- Horved unbroken ponco for a quarter of a contury, while giving his people a splendid floot, and proserving the tradition of the greatest army in the world. He was half an Englishman, and Britain and Germany had a com. mon task to make the world better.
from
LOCAL SPORT.
LEAQUE TENNIS
There was a full programme of League games on Saturday, and the results were as follows:-
Civil Service boat Club de Re- cruio by 35 games
(European Y.M.C.A. Wigwam by ♫
gumes. (Chinese Recreation Club heat Craigengovor by 23 gamos,
beat
Queen's College beat. Chinese Y.I.C.A. by 50 games to 18 (33) games. unplayed,
League Table. Bolow wo give the League table, corrected to date:
0145 k
P. W. L. Pts. Queen's College... 5 5,0 10 Kowoon O. C......5. 4. 1 8
Wigwam
0 4 2.8 Oivil Service ...... 0.4 28 Y.M.O A......**** 0 1 2 8 Chinese Recreation 7 34 0 REVOLT NIPPED IN THE BUD. Club de Recreio.. 7 2 5 4
CANTON UNrest.
.
袁
21 Ringleaders Arrested and Shot:
Writing under date of Satur 'day, our Canton corresponden!
says:-
Craigengower.. 5 1 4 2 "Chinoso Y.M.O A. 7 0 7 0
Wigwum secured two points through Chinese Y.M.O.A. scratching.
BOWLS.
Civil Service, W. Higby - Marsh M. Melver . F. Visher
(kip)......14 C. Brett S. Kolly W. Fincher E. Dawson
Tho Civil Service Bowling The arrest of 21 ringleiders of Club still retain their position at the gang concerned in the attempt bottom of the league table by od Recond rising in Canton has losing to Kowloon who were for exposed the whole plan of the and away a stronger combination. place disturbora. It appears that The scores were:-- the loaders of the gang were mon Kowloon. namal Wong Tee, Chon Ting, Chu G. Haxton Tak-sing and Wo Lok-slan and R. Tall that their intention was to influ. A. Milroy once the Canton troops to break D. Cooper out into multiny. The attempt (skip).....52 was, however, unsuccessful as the 0. Alexander troops remained loyal and betray-R. Hunter od the secrets to their superior off J. Henderson cora-Some days ago over twenty W. Russell leaders came up to Canton pré- (*kip).!....20 paratory to the proposed ri-ing. W. Taylor Their headquarters were, however, J. Allan located by the polico, and the troops A. Ramsay and they were all arrested and S. Gray their flags, badges and illegal (skip).. documents confiscated. Between
(skip)..
J. Mackay M. Bispop
C. Bond
A. Thornhill
6
.
Ono Chinoso editor observed
CANTON NEWS.
Administrative Economy.
(The "Telegraph Correspondent.)
To-day's Advertisements
FROM ELLO E
"HE H. AL, Stomil ip
"SILE JA
THE H
signor of Cargo are hereby informed Captain Ernst, having arrived, Con-
that their goods are being landed and Canton, Juné 201,0
FISH
FINNAN HADDOCKS. SELECTED KIPPERS.. SELECTE BLOATERS. SELECTED FILLETS. Received direct from Home.
THE DAIRY FARM CO., LTD.
HUMPHREY TAYLOR & CO.'s
LIQUEURS.
THE materials used in the distillation of Hum-
plroy Taylor'e liqueurs are tho bost in the world. The mint for the famous Creme de Menthe (Starboard Lightco) mos from the Mitchnin folds, the Cherries for the Cherry Whisky come from the orchards of tho Southern Counties; and the peachos, apricots, neo- tarines and groengages are selected from the choicest
fruit.
TRY THEM.
Starboard Light, Pricotu (Aprient Brandy), Aniseed, Pescarino (Ponoh Brandy), Chorry Brandy, Cherry Whisky, Kummel, Maraschino, Curacoa (Orange nud White), Black Berry Brandy,
GARNER QUELCH & CO.
SOLE AGENTS. Tel. 030,
PUBLIO NOTICE.
ᏓᎢ
motion flint the KAILAN MIN
that there are more editors than compositors in Shanghai. A com. or formerly received about
The institution of the Public placed at their risk in the hazardous $12 per mensuar. He is now in Works Departinent has been renfor extra-bazardous Godowns of the IT is hon by till for your infor position to commend $18 and sponsible for a monthly expendi- Godown Company, Limited, whenice ING ADMINISTRATION has thi
Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & even more. The Chinese papers me of $8,000, and this onorm-olivery any be obtained against Bills-day sumel control of the burtuse will sustain a comparatively great ous expenditure is aroused of Lading countersigned by the Under-Litherto separately carried on by the monetary loss in order to keep much criticisin among the people signed.
Chinese Engineering & Mining Co., their staff from decopting tempt As a consequence Mr. Ching Tin-
Optional gone will be strief on Ltd, and the Leuch w Mining Co.. ing inducoments offered by new kan, the Director, has determined unless, no to the contrary be givond, and willen and after this deto be papers. Before the growth of o resign and his resignation has to-day.
ontined under (1) General Managà- nowspaper the number one com- been accepted. The department
All claims unt-i bo presented within tent of the undersigned.
For Tha KAILAN MINING positor received on the average will now be abolished, and all ten days of the steam-r's arrival huré,
ADMINISTRATION, about $280 for the whole compos-affairs concerning public works after which date they cannot be re- ing work. The sum will have to will be transferred to the charge go very much higher..
No claims will be admitted after, the of the Commissionerof Interior, in Goods have left the Godowns, and all addition to his usual duties, in Goods remaining undelivered alter the order to cut down expenses, | | dth inst.,, will bo subject to ront
It is suggested that if the worst should come amateur compositors will have to be recruited from among Chinese students.- "Chinn Prese."
AUSTRALIAN FISHERIES.
Inspector Appointed.
gained
All broken, elmafod, and damaged good must be left in the Grown, where they will be examined on the 5th_inst fat. 9.30 a.m..
No Fire Insumues will be effoeled by us in any case winterai.
"
This steamer brings on sargo:
·Ex a.." Daz" from Stettin,
Gothenburg, "Goteborg" "Kong Ring" from Skien,
Ludwig"
Norrkding. HAMBURÓ-ÁMERICA LINIË.
Hongtong Office.
Jengkong, 1st July, 1912.
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Wireless at Chinaan. Wielens telegraphy was es tablished at Chinsan near Maono, by the old Government, but since the declaration of independenco in Canton, the station has been ying idle and many instruments have been stolen. The Commis- sionor of Navy now 'intends to ile- It was announced on June 1spatch some officials to take charge that the Government had decided of the station and effect the neces- 10 settle the long-delayod quonary repairs.
The Floods. tion regarding the appointment} To-day thero is to be.a meeting. of a principal fisheries' inspector of the Flood Relief Committes for by selecting for the office Mr. J. the election of a Chairman and B Vico-Chairman of the relief funds B. Grano, who has for several and ulso of a working committed yeara boon carrying out the in- to visit the flooded districts. Re-
pectorial work on the North presentatives of the charitable in- Captain Jager, having, arrived, Cun- Const, with headquarters at Port stitutions from Hongkong and sigte of Cargo are hereby informed that their goods are being landed and Macquario.
Mario will attend the mineting, placed at their risk in the hazardons The original intention was to which is to be held at the Kwong and/or extra-hazardous Godown of the appoint a high-salaried oflicer 8 Chai Hospital. The meeting has Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Go- ahief inspector of fisheries, to be been called at the instance of the down Company, Limlied, whence de- aleo an expert in many dif-Governor-Gonoral, who has nadie livery may be obtained against Bills-of- forent businesses connected with grant of $50,000 from the Pro-Lading countersigned by the Under- fisherion; but Mr. M'Gowen, vincial Tronaury to help the signed. having carefully considered the sufferera.
Optional Cargo will be carried on unless notice to the contrary be given mattor in. all its phases, han de-
to day.
eided that the importation of HONGKONG S FINANCIAL
-uch an officer was not essential, chiefly because the requirement laid down wore not, in his opi- nion, necessary; and that it was practically impossible to get even
וז
POSITION.
Shanghal Views,
FROM EUROPE.
HE H. A. L. Stasship
FÜRST BULOW"
All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival hore after which date they cannot be re- cognized.
No claims will be adınitted after tho [Hoods havs left the Godowas, ani all' Goods remaining undelivered after the Guli Inst., will be subject to reat...
All broken, chrfed, and damaged
must be left in the Godown where they will be examined on thr
int, at 3.30 x.m.
St
No Fire Laskare will be effected
by ne in soy cake whatever.
a portion of them from one in- The finances of Hongkong dividual.
seen t bo in a satisfactory Mr. M'Gowen hired that the position, says the “N." China position would be met by an apDaily Newa" in spite of the pointment from the existing staff, orious politiunt situation of last and the Public Service Board, year; the surplus at the chil of acting on this suggestion, con-1911, including the balance sidered the qualifications of those brought forward from 1919, (skip)....11 naherics inspectors who were being $1,826,979. It is anti-Ex
held to be fitted for the position, factory feature of the working of 31
Mr. M'Gowen, who has devided 1911, that" while the revenus, upon the selection of Mr. Grane, 87,407,231, exceeded the estim considers that this appointment atos as well as the total for thongkong, Lat duly, 1912. - P.W.L. F. A. Pts. will adequately meet the require previous rear, the expenditure, now jointly issued a prooloma- Polico............3 3 0 182 130 1ments of the State fieberies. Ho 67,077,177, is below the estimate tion advising the followera Taikoo 3 2 1-163 134 4 is quite satisfied with the manner as well as the total for 1010.
the 27th and 28th inst., all of
them were shot.
Mr. Chan Kwang-ming and
General Lang Chai-kwong have
28
79
LEAGUE TABLE.
The teams are:-
This steamer brings on cargo --- "D" from Stein.
Ellafmin Copenhagen HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE
Hozanozo Ovrics.
PUBLIO NOTICE,
541.
KAILAN MINING ADMINISTRA. TION.
of this gang to report them- Kowloon 3 1 3 170 150 2 in which the department has The influx of wealthy im- This heroby nolified that'on and after solvas to the magistrates of Civil Service...3 0 3 115 213 0 been administered since his migrants from Ohita into Hong-. (la date the Unaïnese hitherto,car- the various districts or to the
Scotsmer meet-
assumption of office, the kong as a heaven of safely, on riad on by the Chin se Engineering & Commanders of their regiments Four Scots members of the administrative work being effici- account of the trouble has been Mining Company, Limited will be can of troops, and also to give up civil service club are to play four ently carried out under the super-considerable more so than in land under the management of the their illegal documents, when free Scots member of the Police Club, vision of the Under-Secretary (Mr. Shanghai. Consequently the pardon will be granted to them, on the Police Green, this after F. A. Coghlan) and Mr. J. A. revenue from
lood
palon THE CHINESE ENGINEERING as the officials named are confident noon,
Brodie (officer-in-clurge), whilst amounted to $270,005 as against A MINING CO., LTD./ that many of the followers have
the scientific work has been con- the usual estimate of $100,000. either been forced or duped to
ducted under the guidance of Mr. It is a noteworthy foot that, in join this party. The followers are
D. G. Stead, superintendent of spite of the increase of liquor further informed that rewards
fishery investigation, t
duties last year, there has been a will be given to them in addi- tion to free pardon if they will not as informers, and supply in
ation to the Government lend to the bringing
Loading
Police,
W. Gerrard
J. Stuart ...... VÀ CON CỦA ĐẢO, D. MacHardy J.J. Watt (skip,
Civil Service.
J. Mackay
M. Melvor
B. Tealon
di Irving
W. 9. NATHAN,
Chlol Blangor
Couton.
Accredited Agents at Hongkong and
DODWELL & CO., LTD. Hongkong, 1st July, 1912.
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Use of the prisripal brande
IT
is litral y rollfed that on and after
at this da'n't! o basing a hitherto wi
The new officer has been asso decrease of $107,985 under reve ciated with the State department nuo from this head. The loss culed on br the Lanch Miniba rom for upwards of ten years, and in Postal Agencies has been peren-pany, Timited, will be continn den 147 expert in matters generally affect nil, In 1911 it was 824,000, e, management off the KAILAN ing fisheries, and oyster culture, and it is stated, thatkihe matter wysING ADMINISTRATION AT Previously he had experience of hsh yet not been settled with the the Canadias
*! Imperial Governmpak
THE LANCHOW MINING
EDINE
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