The
Hongkong Telegraph.
January 22nd, 1913. Temperature am. 61, p.m. 62; Humidity...72, 68.
No. 9001
TELEGRAMS.
THE BALKAN CRISIS.
THE ALBANIAN QUESTION.
Reuter's
[Service to the "Telegraph."]"
London, January 22.
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TELEGRAMS.
THE BALKAN CRISIS.
PEACE LIKELY.
Reuter's [Service to the "Telegraph."]
London, January 22. The Ambassadors in London Router's correspondent at Con- to-day take up the question of stantinople states that the Grand Albania. Montenegro and Servia Council met at the Demabagtsche have already submitted memor-Palece, and it is understood that anda detailing their claims, the the Council decided in favour of former demanding Skutari, Ipek, ccepting the Powers" Note for and Prizrend, and the latter the conclusion of peace. Eight Prizrend and Prilep.
uotable personages were invitad to attend, including most of the Senators, Under Secretaries and ecclesiastical dignitaries of Islam: Turkey Gives Way,
The Montenegrin Demands:
Lator,
.. Later.
Montenegro demands. Soutari, Jpok and Djakova, net Prizrend. A message from Constantin Servia proposes as a natural ople states that a Note is to be Albano-Servian frontier the water-handed to the Powers to-morrow shed between the Adriatio and (Thursday) in which the Govern- the lakes of Presba and Ochrida.mont places itself in the hands of the Powers and agrees to their proposals regarding Adrianople and the Aegean Islands.
Roumania and Bulgaria.
A Reuter's message delayed in transmission states that Bulgaria has agreed to cede to Roumanis territory on the coast southward of Mangalia, which will be made
The Grand Council's decision was almost unanimous and was reached after only slight discus sion.
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VEATHER FORECAST
FAIR Barometer 30.14:
January 22nd, 1912, Temperature a.m. 61, p.m. 61; tumidity... 86, 88.
THURSDAY,
JANUARY 23,
1913.
TELEGRAMS.
TELEGRAMS,
TELEGRAMS,
SUFFRAGE QUESTION.
LOBBY INTRIGUES.
Router's
[Service to the Telegraph.”]
London, January 22. Unprecedented Lobby intrigu- ing is taking place in connection with the female suffrage amend- ments to the Franchise Bill.
NEW YORK SENSATION. WELSH BYE-ELECTION.
LIBERALS RETAIN SEAT.
WHOLESALE INCENDIARISM.
Reuter
Reater's
[Service to the Telegraph."] [Service to the "Telegraph.”],
London, January 22,
London, January 22, Reuter's correspondent at New "Thobye-election at Flint York states that amazing revelaBurghe, caused by the death of tions have arisen.rut of the con- the late sitting member, Mr. Sum- viction of the incendiary Stein, mere, has resulted in the Liberals Though the Liberal newspapers which have led to the arrest of retaining the seat, the polling generally are not so pessimistic a number of minor insurance off being:- as the "Daily Chronicle," which cials.
It appears that, Stein belonged describes the situation as being the most menacing confronting the to a gang which, with the con- Government, they are unanimous nivance of venal insurance inspeo- in urging the Radioals to be tors, insured worthless property cautious and to remember that it and then set fire to.it: is no Party question, and also not to talk of resignations.
The Various Proposals.
Sir Edward Grey's amendment, which Mr.Lyttelton moves and Sir Edward supporta, merely sub. atitutes person for "male The general belief is person." that it will pass, but it is not thought likely that the House will adopt the consequential amend
It is calculated that thousands of fires could be traced to this gang.
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The devices used include Bau- sages filled with benzine instead of meat.
FRENCH CABINET.
LATEST FORECASTS.
Mr. Parry (L.)... 2,152. Mr. Roberts (U) 1,941.
Liberal majority 211, (At the fast General Election the voting was:-Mr. Summers (LA), 2.098; Col. Howard (U.). 1589: Liberal majority, 509.]
THE B. I. COMPANY, NEW FLEET ACQUIRED.
London, January 22, It is announced that the British India Steamship Company has acquired the fleet of Messrs of Melbourne. Archibald Currie and Company,
The new fleet comprises five gate tonnage of 22,000 tons.
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TELEGRAMS.
ROBBERS FRUSTRATED.
PEARLS WORTH £80,000,
Router's
Service to the "Telegraph."]
London, January 22. A daring attempt has been made during the week-end to rob safe containing pearls valued at eighty thousand sterling, in the offices of a pearl merchant, named Rubin, in Holborn Viaduct. The thieves, who were distrub ed when they had almost drilled through the safe, decamped, lea ving apparatus weighing half a ton which included twelve gas cylin- ders, blow pipes, batteries, etc.
It is a mystery how they enter Jed unnoticed.
NEW FRENCH PRE- SIDENT.
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$86 FER AHMUTFAK
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NEWS FOR BUSY MEN
TELEGRAMS
THE NEWS CONDENSED.
An astounding attempt to rob a Holborn pearl merchant of pearla valued £80,000 is reported in a telegram.
There is unprecedented Lobby intriguing in connection with the female suffrage amendments to the Franchise Bill.
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Mr. › Root says the cornerstone of American rights over the Pana- ma Canal was that it should be open to the world on equal terma..
Mr. Asquith has outlined. Government proposals in regard. to the allocation of time on the various Billa now before Parlia- ment.
The Bulgarian Finance Minis ter has arrived in London with a view to arranging a loan for en- terprises arising out of the new situation..
London, January 22, Reuter's correspondent at Paris stated that Sir Francis Bertio The British India Company British Ambassador, has convey- han. acquired the fleet of Archi- ed to President-Elect Poinoare bald Currie and Company, Mel-
London, January 22, M. Briand is busily engaged The Government frankly de-ment which Mr. Henderson, the Cabinet making. The latest fore- a naval base. This has hitherto clarad in favour of the acceptance Labour M.P., intende moving in casts are that M. Ribot or modern steamers with an aggre- the British Government's con- bourne, consisting of five modern
favour of universal adnit suffrage, Jonnart, the ex-Governor of of the Powers' advice.
and the enfranchising of The Note from the Powers 10,000,000 women; or Mr. Diokin Algeria, takes the portfolio of called the attention of the son's amendment involving the of War, and M. Baudia that of Foreign Affairs, M. Etienne that sibility of preventing the re-enfranchisement of 6,000,000 Min. establishment of peace by women householders and married resisting their counsels and stated women.
been unfeasible owing to the proximity of the frontier. This cession removas the chief diffi- culty.
Turkey's Financial Plight.
Porte to the grave respon-
Reuter's correspondent in Con- that Turkey could only have it-
self to blame if the prolongation would stantinople states that extreme of the war jeopardises Constan- floaccial penury prevails. The tinople and extends the hostilities December salaries have not been to the Asiatic provinces. The paid, and the facts of the naval Powers therefore advised the engagement have become known. Porte to, cede Adrianople and fate of the Aegean Islands. They assured respect to the Moslem edifices in Adrianople.]
Naval Engagements.
Encouraged by the reports of 'the Hamidieh's success the Tur
kish commander ventured south- ward but at Tenedos began to retire slowly. Immediately the Greeks were sighted, the Turks fired over 300 shells and claim to have inflicted much damage,
though the Turks themselves suffered severely.
The Asaori Toufik and the Torgut Reis were badly hit. A shell exploded on the turret of the latter and everyone was either killed or wounded. Both guns were disabled and altogether four officers and thirty-six men were killed and 164 wounded.
Proposed Bulgarian Loan.
M. Theodoroff, the Balgarian Minister of Finance, has arrived in London for the purpose of » sounding financial circles with a view to an impending loan main- ly for various enterprises out of the new situation.
Greek Attack.
Cabinet Complete.
Later. The French Cabinet has been
Mr. Lyttelton's amendment
enfranchise 1,000,000 completed. M. Briand has been Municipal voters.
appointed Premier and Minister Mr. Dickinson's amendment is of the Interior; M. Jonnart, considered as having most chance Minister of Foreign Affairs; M. of being adopted..
Baudio, Minister of Marine; M. "mendment alone be carried, the Courts may have to decide the meaning of the term which the House of Lords in 1908 defined as meaning
OBITUARY.
SIR JAMES COATS.
London, January 22. The death is announced of Sir James Coats, the well-known thread magnate.
[The late Sir James Coats, is
direator of the famous firm of J.
gratulations on the occasion of steamers. his election to the Presidency..
DUCHESS OF CONNAUGHT
LEAVES THE HOSPITAL.
London, January 22. The Duchess of Connaught has sufficiently recovered to be able
Turkey has agreed to place herself in the hands of the Powers and agree to the proposals re- garding Adrianople and the Aegean Islands..
Amazing revelations have been made in New York of the work of a gang which systematically
then set it äfire.
leave the Powers to decide the Should Sir Edward Grey Etienne, Minister of War, and P. Coats, Ltd. He was a son to leave the hospital, but she will insored worthless property and
PANAMA CANAL” TOLLS. person."
REVOLTING HYPOCRISY.
London, January 22.
person,
Guigthau, Minister of Commerce, M. Jean Morel, Mipater for the Colonies: M. Klots, Minisfer of Finance; M. Barthes, Minister of "male Justice.
SOMALILAND:
RE-OCCUPATION URGED.
London, January 22. In the House of Commons Mr. Baird, Unionist M.P. for Rugby,
Ministers May Resign:
There are rumours that some Reuter's correspondent at of the Ministers will resign, Washington says the Hon. Elihu whatever the decision of the Root, in supporting in the Senate House of Commons might be, his amendment to the Paname and it is even suggested that Sir Canal Act, seeking to eliminate Edward Grey will resign if his asked for information regarding the exemption of American coast-amendment he rejected. wise vessel from payment of tolls, gaid
of the late Sir Peter Coats and remain in Montreal for the pro- was 78 years of age. He was sent. made a Baronet in 1909, and the title now falls on Mr Stuart Auchenoloas, the eldest son by deceased's first marriage.]
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NEWS FOR BUSY MEN,
TELEGRAMS.
A SUCCESSFUL OPERATION.
London, January 22, The Right Hon. Mr. Henry THE NEWS CONDENSED. Somaliland. He described the Chaplin, Unionist M. P. for Wim- Some Radicals suggest the condition of the interior as being bledon, who met with an accid-
Sir James Coats, the thread the cornerstone of the dropping of the Bill, and pro- chaotic and derogatory to British ent last month while riding with American rights in the Canal ceeding with the Plural Voting honour.
the Anytchley Hounde, fracturing magnate, is dead. was that it should be open to the Bill only.
Two Unionist M.P's, Mr. two ribs by being thrown over
Mr. Chaplin, M.P., has success- world on equal terms. The Cana!
Glazebrook and Sir Randolf a fence, underwent a slight|
Zone was not American property
except on trust and any other standpoint would be revolting hypocrisy.
AUSTRALIAN NAVY.
QUESTION OF IMPERIAL : REPRESENTATIVE.
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FOR FREE TRADE:
INFLUENTIAL CITY MEETING.
fally undergone an operation.
British re-occupation of Somali land has been urged in Parlia-
ment.
Sir, W. H. Manning, Governor of Nyasaland, has been appointed Governor of Jamaios,
The Hon. W. G. Ellison Macartney, Governor of Tasmania, has been made K.O.M.G.
Votes for Women Denounced. Bakar, urged re-occupation. operation on the 6th inst. The
At a crowded meeting at Mr. Harcourt, Secretary of operation was most successful. Queen's Hall, attended by State for the Colonies, described Unionist and Liberal Members the success of the operations by of Parliament and other pro- the Camel Constabulary and the minent personages to protest 119th Infantry againat a tribe of against Women's Suffrage, Lord caravan looters in December, and Curzon, who presided, declared said there had been no disturbing that he was undeviatingly hostile reports since. There was nothing to the Buffrage.
serious in the condition of the Mr. Hobhouse, supporting, interior. London, January 22. Reuter's correspondent at Mel-maintained that the majority of The Greeks have commenced hourne wires that Mr. Pearce, women were anti-Suffragists.
Mrs. Humphrey Ward argued an attack on Bizani, the key to Minister of Defence, has stated Janina.
that he thought there was no that women with the vote would Reuter's correspondent at necessity at present to appoint only be raw material for the
political purposes of men. Athens officially reports that the a Artillery attack on Bizani began the Imperial Defence
Franchise Bill Criticised.
A message from Paris states at eight o'clock in the evening.mittee, because the Australian Mr. Balfour, speaking in the that the French are resuming The Turks replied feebly. A policy was known to have had City, made a vehement denunica operations at Mogador with with grave political and economic wore overwhelmed by so sudden general advance followed, the the approval of the Admiralty. tion of the Government's Fran- strong force comprised of six Greeks dislodging the Tarks on That policy differed from the chise Bill. He said their idiotic battalions of Infantry and two the outlying positions. The enemy policy of the other Dominions be proposition was based on the idea squadrons, of Cavalry, with artil- fled in disorder towards Bizani. cause in addition to building the that where man resis is his traelery and numerous machine guns ships it provided the mon. The home, and that where he works Turkey Giving Way,
Government were of opinion that has no connection therewith.
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Minister Australian
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MOROCCO.
FRENCH AⱭain active-
London, January 22.
PORTUGUESE STRIKE.
SHIPPING HUNG UP.
It is hoped that the laying down of the Malay Dre will inaugurate the which Armstrongs pleted at Newcastle.
The Australian Government agrees on the need of an agree- ment with New Zealand and Canada regarding the defence of British interests in the Pacific..
LOCAL
Volunteer orders appear in day's issue.
Field operations took place to-day near Fanling.
The Hughes Comedy Company last alged "The Spectators night.
H.E. the Governor is to leave for Canton to-night and will return to-morrow.
London, January 22, An influential meeting in the City, presided over by Lord Avebury and attended by Lord
The Hongkong Chess Club has Inahape Lord balfour of Bur
The Greeks have begun the won the oup presented by the leigh and Sir Edgar Speyer, passed a resolution in favour of attack on Bizani, which is the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollook, K.O.. Free Trade, declaring that Tarif key to Janina, ronting the Turks. Reform, which is only another name for Protection, is fraught danger to the Empire.
PARLIAMENT.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE.
London January 22.
flood at Elhamra sad 350 drown-
ed.
The Rev. O. N. Pope, vicar of A caravan of Indian pilgrime St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, urges the need for a Church Hall
A member of the orew of the stoam launch, Atlants, fell over board, off Blackhead's Point, and was drowned.
The Duchess of Connaught bas now left the hospital but will remain at Montreal for the pre- sent.
In the House of Commons, Mr. Sir Francis Bertie has convey Asquith announced that he hoped ed British congratulations to M. to cunclade the Welsh Direat ablishment and Franchise Bills Poincare, the new French Pre- by February 12th and he thought
A civilian branch of the O.E. M.S. has been started and will hold it next meeting to-morrow at St. Paul's Cellega,
Reuter's correspondent at Con- it would be advantageous to come (Laughter.) The Bill would die- etantinople states that the meat to an agreement with New Zea franchise the City of London ing of the Grand Council ad land and Canada regarding the which had steadily grown with journed" on Wednesday, the defence of British interests in the the Empire.-(Cheers.) He dwelt London, January 22. general impression being that Pacifio.
on the City's vast importance
A message from Libson states the attitude of the Government
from the Imperial and financial that the sailings of the Portu- towards the Allies' demands were
A TERRIBLE DISASTER. points of view, and also in the guese East African liners have they should also carry the Trades .weakening.
world of International commerce; beon suspended owing to a strike Union and Railway Bills, the 350 CARAVANERS DROWNED. yet, he said, the Government by the sailors and dookers over latter being the fulfilment of the presided over by Lord Avebury nual meeting, is published to-day.
would make the City's rights and the dismissal of a sailor. pledge to the Companies during Free Trade.
the railway strike. He suggested London, January 22. its weight in the counsels of the
that there Bills should be taken
German Cruiser Mistaken for Üreek.
Reuter's correspondent at Por- Faid staten that the Turkish
NEWCASTLE'S HOPES,
London, January 22,
aident.
The report to be presented to the shareholders of the Union An influential City meeting Waterboat Company, at the an-
passed a resolution in favour of
The annual meeting of seat holders and subscribers in St. A strike of dockers and sailors John's Cathedral was held in the A telegram from Reuter's cor. Empire vanish, while introducing
after 10 30 o'clock in the evening, when the guillotine" had fallen; at Lisbon has resulted in the City Hall lost evening, Bishop oruiser Hamidieh, after leaving respondent at Suskim (a seaport 12 representatives from a newly- MALAY DREADNOUGHT. Syre, proceeded to Beirut, where, on the Red Sea) states that a constituted Ireland to vote on
and then possibly the House would suspension of the East Africa Lander presiding. aighting a oruiser, probably the caravan of Ladian pilgrims at English and Scottish affairs.
rise on February 19th till Maroh liner services, German warship Breslau, which Elhamra, which is midway be Lord Rothschild said the Go-
It is hoped in Newcastle that 13th. If the suggestion was not she took for a Greek men-of-war, weon Medina and Yombo vernment's Bill would reduce a the out anchor and left full-speed, (Arabia), were overwhelmed by a great constituency to a very the Malay battleship will faugu- adopted, the session would be ighting on Saturday evening two sudden flood from the mountains. small one of caretakers and bank rate the new shipbuilding yard prolonged.
Mr. Bonas Law vigorously on destroyers, supposed to be Greek, Of the number 850 were drown messengers, and, if women voted, which Mounts Armstrong have
posso the prepons). el and 50 saved,
of charwome/
past 665 pleted there? The fled to Port Saidi,
Mr. Montague Ede has been In a naval engagement with proposed for election y tots the Grooks the Turks lost four Legislative Council in plas officers and 36 men killed and the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock A 184 wounded:
who goau home on loayonesse