The
Hongkong Telegraph.
Dovember 6th, 1912, Temperature a.m. 60, p.m. 70; Humidity...81, 53,
No. 8968
TELEGRAMS.
THE WAR,
晚九廿月十年子壬
TELEGRAMS.
(ESTABLISHED 1881.) Copyright, 1912 by
SATURDAY,
TELEGRAMS.
OBITUARY.
THE CANADIAN GIFT.
ITS OBJECT ATTAINED.
EVOKES DEEP SATISFACTION.
MR. JUSTICE LAWRANCE.
Proprietor.
WEATHER FORECAST
FAIR.
Barometer 30.16
December 6th, 1911, Temperature a.m. 68, p.m.,
68; Humidity...84, 81.
DECEMBER
1912.
六拜後
號七月二十英港香
TELEGRAMS.
TELEGRAMS.
TELEGRAMS.
NO CONSCRIPTION.
Router's
[Service to the "Telegraph."]
London, December 8. Reuter's correspondent at Sofia telegraphs that the Government organ Mir states that the ob ject of the war, the liberation of Obristians, has been attained, and
Fleuter's
[Service to the "Telegraph."]
London, December 6. Canada's proposed gift of three Dreadnoughts is the main topic in the Parliamentary Lubby.
The Committee of Imperial Defance met to-day and it is
Reuter's [Service to the "Telegraph."] London, December 6. The death is reported of Sir Alfred Tristram Lawrance, Judge of the High Court of Justice since 1904.
THE CORNISH MYSTERY.
MRS, NOWILL'S BODY FOUND · GOVERNMENT'S RESOLVE.
Reuter's
[Service to the "Telegraph.”]
Reuter's
[Service to the "Telegraph."}
INVASION OF BRITAIN.
'NO DANGER NOW.
Router's
[Service to the "Telegraph."] London, December 8.
London, December 6,
London, December 6. The mystery surrounding the Colonel J. E.B. Seely (Secretary After the most searching en death of Mrs. Nowill at Newquay for War), speaking at the London quiry, the Committee on Im- is still uncleared, though her Scottish prize giving, said that perial Defence have concluded body has been discovered. The the Government in no wise in-that the danger of an invasion The deceased Judge wis born in corner's jury four) a opet vere convice to opted compulsory may now be faced without fear. it is useless to continue hostilities. believed that an immediate reply 1848. He was educated at Trinity diot on the grounds that there service, but they would foster Both belligerente are sincerely will be sent expressing the Im-Hall, Cambridge (ist. class Law) and was no evidenca to show how she voluntary service to the utmost. desirous of peace, The organ perial Clovernment's warmest was called to the Bar at the Middle foll over the cliffs into the sea.
MR. ROOSEVELT SUES AN adds the hope that the Turks possible satisfaction at the pro-Wind or up to the fine of his elevation the former Singapore solicitor, Tamplo in 1809. He was Recorder of It has transpired that Mr. Do Lay,
CURIOUS STORY OF
EDITOR. will understand that their salva-posed offor..
THEFT. to a Judgeships] tion lies in a rapprochement with Telegrams received from all the Balkan States. The fact that parts of the Empire congratulate Greece has not adhered to the Onnada. armistice does not alter the situa-
Later. tion. The Allies are aware 'tliat their strength lies in union.
A WARNING.
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The "Tribuna" (Rome) states that the Italian and Austrian Ministers at Athens will notify Greece that the occupation of Vallona will not be permitted.
bombardment of Janina.
NAVAL MOVEMENTS.
It is stated in a message from Constantinople that the Turkish Fleet is concentrating in the
Dardanelles and bas been ordered to engage the Grosk Fleet in the Aegean Sen, but a naval battle is regarded as being improbable.
Mr. Bonar Law, with Mr. Asquith's concurrence, will ask in the House of Commons, on Monday when the Government will give the House an opport- appreciation of the patriotiem of unity of expressing its deep the Dominions in contributing to Imperial defence.
AUSTRALIAN APPRECIATION.
Rautor's correspondent at Mel- bourne wirce that Mr. Pearce, the
was married. His will has been proved at £72,971. He bequeaths his wife an income upon £10,000. and the residue to two sisters. A THE CHINESE REPUBLIC. codicil bequeaths £30,000 to Mrs. Marian Nowill, as a token of bigh admiration and gratitude for her friendship.
HANYANG ARSENAL.
[From Chinese Sources.]
Peking, December 6.
It is reported that Vice-Pre- eident Li has asked President Yuan for a grant of Tls, 2,000,000 towards the expansion of the Hanyang Arsenal.
President
Yuan has asked the Army
people of Australia hait with de-matter."Shat Po." light Canada's decision to es- tablish'n Flent in the Pacific.
Mr. Doakin, while preferring to say nothing off hand, said it certainly seemed a magnificent
idoa.
DR. MACNAMARA'S TRIBUTE.
TROOPS REVOLT:
a
It is understood that if it is proved that Mrs. Marian Nowill died before Mr. De Lay, the legacy of $30,000 becomes void.
ACTOR-MANAGER.
Theatrical Possibilitles la the'
East.
"Lles and Curses in a most Disgusting Way."
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Brain Cory 10' Om
NEWS FOR BUSY MEN.
TELEGRAMS.
THE NEWS CONDENSED".
The death is reported of Mr. Justice Lawrance.
The Greeks have begun the bombardment of Janina,
led when the peace negotiations Adrianople is to be revictuals
begin.
Bulgaria, Servia and Montene gro have appointed delegates to attend the peace negotiations in London.
It is said that Austria and Italy are to notify Greece that the lat- ter's occupation of Vallons will
The Bulgarian Government or gan Mir" says the object of the the liberation of Christians,
war,
A Visit and what it Led to.
A Chinese was charged before Mr. C. D. Melbourne, at The Police for $5,000 damager against Mr. Roosevelt has brought suit Court, this morning, by L. Sgt. George A. Newett, editor and not be permitted. Wills with stealing on the 4th publisher of "The Iron Ore," at inst., three pairs of gold bangles, Ishpeming. Mich., because of an valued at $536, and bank notes article headed The Roosevelt to the value of $335, the total Way," which included, anong value being $871, and being the other allogo slanders, the follow- has been attained. property of Ho Yuk Ming. The ing property was stolen from 40, Rosevelt lies and curses Canton Road, Kowloon."
most disgusting way. He Ls Wills said he recovered drunk, too, and that not infro-vernment will in no wieo adopt› two pairs of the bangles in a quently, and all his intimates compulsory service. gold leaf shop, in Bonham Strand know about it."" East, roady for melting, and
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A statement to this effect was
Colonial Seely, Minister of War, has declared that the British Go
Admiral Bridgeman has resign-
A message from Constantinople Bays that Adrianopla will be ro- victualled when the peace nego- tiations begin.
The body of Mrs. Nowill has The Greeks have bogan the Commonwealth Minister of De-
Mr. Raymond Teal, who, with the money and one pair of ban-given out at Progressive national been found at Newquay but there fonce, in an interview, said the Advisory Staff to consider, the his company, has been drawing gles in the Baltimore Hotel, yes-headquarters on October 25, says the cliffs into the sea.
is no evidence of how she fell over large audiences to the Victoria torday.
the "Evening Post." Part of the Theatre, has discussed the then- Defendant who was dressed in statement is as follows: trical basinons in the East with European clothes, and had his Col. Roosevelt, in taking thie Wuhu, December 6. tepresentative of the "Hongkong head bandaged, exid the prosecu-action, is not seeking to recovered the post of First Lord of
about 60 li from Wuhu have
The troops stationed at a spot Telegraph."
trix gave him the bangles and money damages and the amount the Admiralty and will be suc- "We left Frisco on Julymoney,,
asked in the suit is theroforo, coded by Prince Louis of Batten- His Worship I do not know fixed at the nominal sum
of berg. suddenly broken out into open third," he said, "and played muting They have looted the the Hawaiin Island for six if the husband of the woman $5,000. It is not a question of banks and killed their comman: weeks, with excellent weather to
knows?
recovering money from Mr. No- ders. The authorities are send favour as, and we had success L. S. Wells-There are wit-well that is influencing Col. Roo- Dr. Macnamara, Parliamentary ing reinforcements to the scene everywhere. On our way from 63303 to prove the sale of the sevelt in the least in commencing, Secretary to the Admiralty, speak to suppress the rising. Shat Honolulu I decided to play at bangles by the prisoner at differ- these actions. The actions are ing at Southwark, paid a tribute | P5.'
Kobe and Yokohami, one night rent places in Hongkong.. A telogram from Athions an
commenced because of the publi- to Canada. He said: I have
each, merely as an experiment,
A "Good" Friend.
cation of this libol in his no.WS- nounces, that it is officially ox-
five
and those two nights were quite
His Worship-He says this
paper Mr. Newett has farnished plained that Greece has not signed, seen many things during my
sufficient to prove to me that lady gave them to him, I think he the first opportunity that. Col. the armistice because ale in years service at the Admiralty
Japan is a very poor show coun- must call her as a witness.
Rusovelt or his friends have anxious that the Floct should be which have given me great satis-
It is reported that à rising of try for anything but Japanese L. S. Wills: She reported the been able to find for the prompt free to prevent the reinforcemente antion, especially the untiring
He was there and authoritative disproof of the of the Turks, which would have devotion of the officers and the Anti-Monarchists against the productions, played by Japanese areony of them.
as a good friend from Canton charge that Teiza drankord. endangered the chances of peace. men, but most of all I have Siamese Government has occurred artistes. The allies have agreed to the seen, repeatedly, evidences of the and that France, ander the pre- "Our next place was Shang-paying a visit to the prosecutrix It should be pointed out that ronowed determination of the tence of protecting the French hai, and we played three and her husband. (laughter). there is ny hope of bringing attitude of Greece, who will send Dominions to partake in the subjects residing in Siam, has weeks there to packed houses His WorshipAnd the wife either of these casas to trial before' her plenipotentiarios to London.
ALLIES AGREED.
THE PEACE CONFERENCE.
RISING IN SIAM
Bangkok, December 6.
maintenance of the Empire, in despatched troops into the in- every night. Hongkong order that, under the cover terior of Sism. The foreign very satisfactory on our first of adequate defence, the British nations are paying much atten-visit to it, and we have done very Turkey, Bulgaria, Servia and people, may peacefully develop tion to France's attitude in this well this time, when one takes Montenegro have appointed dele-institutions, care for the needy, matter."Shat Po."
the weather conditions into con sideration. gates to the Peace negotiations in and add to the sum total of human happiness within its bor- dera. "
London. Some consternation was caused when it was realised that the first neoting was proposed to be held on Friday the 13th., and consequently it may be postponed a day or two.
NAVAL CHANGES.
FIRST SEA LORD RESIONS,
CHURCH SERVICES.
RUSSIA'S REQUEST.
Defendant:She said she was |
The Imperial Defence Commit tee has met and it is believed that message will be sent to Canada expressing satisfaction at the pro- posed novel offer.
The Committee of Imperial Do- fence has come to the conclusion, after searching enquiry, that the danger of invasion may now be faced without fear
LOCAL.
Club Germania has defeated the
1.
The Hongkong Chess Club has played off its first round ties, and the result is published to-day.
Mr. Vicente Sotto challenges the accuracy of the statements made by Mr. Harberer in an interview..
RAYMOND TEAL COMPANY,
The Toal Company gave "My Friend from Australia" last night
was gave them to him?
election. The cases are not-an- L. S. Wills-No, Your Wor-dortakon for any such purpose or ship. She is a married woman with any such expectations. They Hongkong Club at Alley Bowls. from Kowloon.
Hia Worship-Well, he says to final verdict because Col. Roomond Teal appears in this issue. are undertaken and will be pushed
An interview with Mr. Ray ahe gave them to him.
sevelt is entitled to have, and is 4.8. Wills:-No, that is en determined to procuro, the com- "At Manila the theatre was packed every night for our two other statement altogether. Shanghai, December 6.
plete and definite authority of a weeks' stay there, and I may say
His Worship: Why did she judicial determination that this The Russian Minister in Peking that the towns around Manila are give them to you? has written to the Ministry of exceptionally good places to play
outrageous charge against him is Butterly without foundation in Foreign Affairs asking the latter in. This is owing to the fact that coming with me to Canton, fact as it is cruel and injust. to prohibit the Chinese press there are so many American troops (Laughter.) St. John's Cathedral, Hong-from publishing articles advocate stationed in them, and, from s Prosecutrix said the defendant kong-8th December, 2nd Sun- ing the declaration of hostilities financial point of view, the Philip came to stay at her house on Nov.
BOAT PEOPLE FINED. day in Advent, Holy Communion against Mongolia,
pine Islands are more profitable 28th. She inten led having her (8.15 a.m. Matine (11 a.m.) Re- PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT. for Show Companies than all the photograph taken on December This morning at the Marino sponses: Ferial, Venite: Hayes, The Ministers of the various rest of the Orient put together." 1st., but as it was raining she took Magistrate's Court, before Com- Pealras: of the 8th morning 11, Departments are trying to per-
Continuing, Mr. Toal said. off her bangles and put them in mandor C. W. Basil Taylor R.N. Benedicite: Hopkins, Elvey, Hop-suade President Yuan to lengthen "As to my future plana, I am the cash box. Ontho4th inst.she PC. Eastley charged a boat- kins, Benedictus: Troutbeck, the term of the provisional Re-organizing a circuit in Chins and was in the rear part of the house woman with failing to licence her Landon, December:fi.
Bymas: 47, 531, 52, Evensong publican Government to another the Philippines that will begin and heard accused go out. In the boat. 5.45: p.m. (Full Choir). Rehalf year," Shat Po,"
on January first, and that will afternoon she opened the box to It is officially announced that
The same person was charged at the Victoria, Theatre before a house. The play has big Admiral Sir Francis Charles 8th evening 11, Magnificat: sponses: Ferial, Psalms; of the
MONGOLIAN HOSTILITIES.
consist of musical comedy and get some money and found the with unlawfully failing to carry vaudeville Lucas.' Bridgeman, G.C.V.O has resign Staiser in Elst, Nunc Dimittis:
If matters things missing. When the de- the regulation lights, while under already been described in the Shanghai, December 6.
Telegraph." Last night, how- ed his position as First Lord of Stainer in E. flat, Anthern: "In
prove to be as good as they fondant returasd he gave her way in the Harbour at 2 a.m. on
drer, sevoral additions and the Admiralty. He will be suc- this dread hour."
There have been skirmishes promise I may extend the eirenit $250 to keep for him, but the Dac. 6. "If with your among the Mongolian troops at to Calcatta. In this new venture next day on opening her bag she On the two charges ceeded by Vice Admiral H.S.H. whole heart." Spohr, Hymas: Fulon.
notably a delightfully funny of mine several theatrical man- found all the money had gone. fined in all $5. Prince Louis Alexander of Bat-222 51, Seven fold Amen, Organ THE POWERS AND MONGOLIA ugers are interested, financially She did not give any of the things tenberg, G.O.B..
Recital on Tuesday next, at 5,30 Vice Admiral Sir John R. Jel-
It is reported that the British and otherwise. The principal to the defendant. p.m. licoo, K.C.B,, cucceeds Prince
Minister at Paking has received stock. holders are "wolf known Other witnesses word called for Union Church, Kennedy Road, instructions from his Government men from Honolulu, Hongkong, the prosecution, Louis of Battenberg in command Fronober, Rev. O. H. Hickling to join with the other foreign Shanghai and Minila. For a L.S. Wills said that the accused of the Third and Fourth Divisions 11 .. Worship, Hymns 109 Ministers at Peking in the matter time I will personally tour with was very violent in his cell, took P. G. Dykes said he saw the productivo, of abundant marri
Admiral Bridgeman has been Subject, "Character-final issue. friction between Russia and is well on ite foot I intend to his brains out on the for. He There were 00 persons on board, 105, 312, 197, Chant, 7. Anthem, of arbitrating in the diplomatic the new Company, and after it bis clothes off, and tried to doah launchi coming from Shaukiwan. decorated with the Grand Cross 4 p.m. Service for Children and China. of the Order of the Bath
The Admiralty desires it to be 308, 297, 314, 311, 300, Subject, frionda, 8 p.m. Worship, Hymns
OFFICE NOT WANTED. stated that Admiral Bridgeman's The lost four things. p.m. Ad-
General Husog Hsing intends health has been far from good dress to men only, Is Immorali- to resign his position as director during the last few months.
of the Canton-Hankow Railway, ty natural ?. His resignation was not un-
St. Peter's Seamen's Church at President Yuan asks him not expected in naval circles,
Hongkong Sunday Doo. 8th 1914. to do so. 7.30 a.m. Holy Communion, 11.00 ANOTHER RESIONATION. Morning Prayer and Sermen, 6.15 General Hau Siu-ching has Evening Prayer and Sermon, Sea- resigned as director in charge of mon's Institute Gospel meeting the opening of Pukow to trade. 8 p.m1
Monday Concert at Sea- men's Institute commencing at 8 45, p.m. Programme provided by H.M.S.. Minotaur.
Christian Science Services, Mao- Donnell Road, Sunday 11.15 a.m. Wednesday 4.30 p.m.
of the Home Fleet.
BOXING.
WELLS BEATS RODEL.
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London, December 6. To a boxing match Wells beat Rolel, knocking him out in the
econd round.
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she was improvements were included; The master of the el. Kam sketch by the Misses Sutherland Shun was charged with having and Davies and Mr. Curtis; 22 passengers in excess of the Mr. Raymond Teal's really number allowed by his license great series of parodies, and on December 3.
chorus girl's contest, This was
petitors did so well that it was no ment and applause. All the com- devote most of my time to also asked for a knife to out his whereas only 60 and 8 orow were onay matter for the management (assisted by the audience) to de securing the best artistes from throat, saying that he would allowed.
cide as to the winners. The first. A fine of $75 was imposed. American cities. I shall occas-800nor die than than be charged.
prize went to Miss Myrtle Jaspor sionally come out to the East. He was an opium shop-kooper in This is a trip-that I alway look a very large way of business in
son, and was won by virtue of her Trans-Canadian Railway. really beautiful rendering of a Mr. Collingwood Schreiber, con- simple Irish song the second forward to with great pleasure, Canton, as the Orient has been very kind His Worship sent him to gao! Bulting engineer of the Transcon prize to Miss Eva Stone and Miss to mo, and to the people with me," for three months.
tinental Railway, interviewed at Dollie Tinerty for some of the Mr. Teale went on to say that Oplum Business Ended. Edmonton, stated that the western prettiest dancing we have seen in helps been on the boards" for Wuhu, December 2Eighty division of the line would not be the East, while Miss Jeanie twenty-three years, and that he retail opium shops have been completed before 1915. In order McKenzie won the third in a has enjoyed every day of it, effectively closed and thirty whole to complete the railway in 1914 rollicking impersonation of a There are ups and downs in sale merchants have signed on 15,000 men would be required on sleepy-headed boy; a most hril- The State Connoil has granted every business of life," he said, agreement to cease business within the construction, while only four liant performance. a gratuity of $3,000 to the family" but taken all in all, give me week. The Province has been or five thousand were available. To-night the double bill of the late Lo Sipo, who was the good fellowship of actors, the divided into twelve districts, each The Federation of Industrial Smith in Town'" and "Th formerly a member of Stato continuous travel, that is the most being under the control of a Workers of the World had greatly Girl and the Jockey?, isted Connoil."Sai Kai Kang Yik liberal education in the world, Deputy whose daty it will be to delayed, construction in British for the first time, and there abo
and I am quite content.
Po."
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be a full house