No. 9017
The Hongkong Telegraph.
February 13th, 1913, Temperature a.m. 53, p.m. 59, Humidity...77, 67.
TELEGRAMS.
晚八初月正年丑癸
(ESTABLISHED" 1881.)
Copyright, 1012 by the Proprietor.
THURSDAY,
TELEGRAMS.
TELEGRAMS.
THE POLAR disaster.
FUNDS, BEING OPENED.
Reuter's
THE BALKAN WAR.
FRENCH REPRESENTATIONS.
OPIUM SUPPRESSION.
HELPING CHINA.
[Service to the "Telegraph."]
London, February 12.
The Exocative. Committee of
Renter's
[Service to the "Telegraph."]
London, February 12.
Reuter's Paris correspondent the British Antarctic Expedition states that France has made has decided to open a national
fand for the relief of the relatives urgent representations to Bul- of Captain Scott and his com-garis to allow French nationale panions.
to leave Adrianople.
$8
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The Daily Telegraph has opened a fund to erect a perman- ent memoral to the hernes,
A
Reuter's
[Service to the "Telegraph." London, February 12.
Sir Edward Grey, replying în
FEBRUARY 14 1913.
TELEGRAM
PERSIAN GULF INCIDENT
A MISSING CUTTER,
Reuter's
[Service to the "Telegraph."]"
London, February 12.
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The Commander of EMS.
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Barometer 30.20
February13th, 1912, Temperature a.m. 69, p.m. 8 6; Humidity...64, 02,
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TELEGRAMS.
MR. J. L. MAXSE.
· REPORTED TO SPEAKER.
Reuter's
[Service to the "Telegraph."]
London, February 12.
Mr. L. J. Mozse, the Editor of the House of Commons to Sir J. Perseus telegraphs that the cutter the "National Review," which
TELEGRAMS.
UNHAPPY MEXICO.
A STARTLING BATTLE.
Renter's
(Service to the "
"Telegraph."] London, February 12.
A battle is proceeding at Mexi- co City, the Federal troops bom- D. Reas, said His Majesty's belonging to the ship, which was strongly attacked the Marconi barding 4,000 rebels, who are Government had consented to repairted on the 31st alt at hav Wireless Contract, on being holding the arsenal.
-$36`ran'AssUAK
SINGLE COFT 10 Canyo
NEWS FOR BUSY MEN.
TELEGRAMS.
THE NEWS CONDENSED.
France has made urgent repre- santations to Bulgaria to allow French nationals to leave:- Ad- rianople.
It is proposed that there shall be a National Fund for the de-
companions.,
Captain Amundsen cannot un- derstand why Uaptain Scott and party decided to faul their own
ledges and provisione
the inclusion of Chibli and ing disappeared with nipe iner'in cross-examined before the Mar There has been street fighting pendents of Captain Scott and his Kwangsi in the list of provinces the Persian Gulf, has been given coni Committee of Inquiry, in the City before, but the battle, to which the importation of Indian up as lost.
refused to name his informants.in which heavy guns are employ- Ex-Grand Vizler's Mission, opium is forbidden; "Sir John The message referted id was The Committee reported Mr. ed at short range against a dense
Jordan has been authorised," con- as follows-The Admiralty an- Maxse to the Speaker,
ly populated city, is a new and The shipowners of Cardiff have Router's Constantinople corres. tinued Sir Edward, "to inform nounces that a cutter from the
[Mr. Maxse is one of the most startling spectacle. decided to erect a statue of Car-pondent wires that Hakki Pasho the Chinese Government that the cruiser Perseus was landing a active and interesting literary
Shells intended for the enemy visited the British Ambassador Provinces of Hunan, Anhui and party comprising Lieut. Walter personalities of the day; he is a four blocks away frequently prior to his departure for London. Shantung shall be subject to join' Smith and nine seamen, in the master of invective. He is a lodged in houses a couple of miles He breaks his journey at Vienna investigation at the earliest pos- Persian Gulf, when the craft dis strong upholder of British inter- to eee Count Berchtold, the Aus-sible date, and if the result is appeared. The cutter was last eats and an ardent advocate of
satisfactory we shall agree to their seen leaving land for. the sea, National Service and trian Foreign Minister.
after which a gale sprang up. Reform.]. addition to the list."
Warships searched without avail for traces of the craft.]
tain Boott.
New Zealand, Mourns. There is general mourning in New Zealand, where the news was only published on Monday.
Bodies Found.
Surgeon Attinson, the leader
to reat.
Peace Conversations.
of the relief party. which found! There have been conversations the bodies, is prostrated with between Sir Edward Grey and grief and has gone to the country Tewfik Pasha on the subject of peace for some days, but nothing definite has been arranged. Still, it is felt that no diplomatic developmment is likely pending a decisive military action.
Explorers' Views. Captain Amundsen in a cable gram to New York, referring to the Terra Nova's returning to Now Zealand last April with Scott's dogs, said he cannot under- stand why Scott and his party
Allies' Dispute Settled.
decided to haul their own sledges the Government organ annousers A telegram from Belgrade says and provisions. Captain Amund- "sen said his party feared to trust that the dispute between Bulgaria the carriage of provisions to and Ronmania has ended in a human beings, as dogs would hold compromise.
out long after the men's strength had failed.
Turkish Warship Ashore.
Dr. Nansen, interviewed, said he thought the party had probab- The Turkish ironclad Assari ly been attacked with sourvy and Towfik is badly ashore on rock, exhaustion after their super-south of Midia. Salvage steamers human exertions.
proceeding to her assistance were fired on by the Bulgarians who are strongly holding the coast.
Mrs. Scott.
All day Tuesday and all Tuesday night wireless messages were sent from San Francisco to the steamer Aorangi, on which Mrs. Scott is a passenger. The operators be lieve that some of the messages must have reached the ship, but that her limited range prevents bor acknowledging them.
Later.
at
Australian Fund.
Reuter's correspondent Sydney states that the Lord Mayor has opened a Fund for the relief of the dependents of the victime of the Polar disaster.
A National Fund.
Later.
It is proposed that for the de- pendents of Captain Scott and his comrades thereshall be a National Fund, while a Mansion House Fund is to be opened to-night (Wednesday) to erect a memorial to Captain Scott and his com- panions,
The newspapers have also
started Funds.
TIBETAN
INDEPENDENCE.
--RECOGNITION WANTED.
Turkey Wants Intervention.
Later..
Reater learns that Towfik
res-
[Through our own correspond- ent at Shanghai we were able to give the gist of the above news on
the
message February 1st, running as follows:-In ponse to a request by China to add' an additional five provinces to the list of provinces. to which the import of Indian opium is prohibited, Sir John. Jordan to-day advises Chinr of. British consent, as regards Chibli | and Kwangsi. but says he will investigate regarding Shantung, Anhui and Hunan).
make a good try for goal. His effort however proved fruitless and the first half ran out without any score on either side.
On the seond half's play the R.G.A.s deserved to win and it was only that weakness in frout of goal that has been remarked on before, which prevented the Ar- tillery from opening the score and at the same time winning the game. The It.G.A, opened the half with a fine concerted move ment and Powell soon had to deal with attentions from Wood, bringing off quite a good save,
INDIAN CONSTABLE · CHARGED.
Alleged Thief from Chinese.
The unusual spectacle of an Indian constable. appearing a defendant, was witnessed this morning at the Police Court, this morning, when he appeared before Mr. Hazeland to answer a charge of theft from the person.
Inspector Dymond, who had
:
Tariff
AFRIAL NAVIGATION BILL.
London, February 12.
The House of Commons has passed the third reading of the Aerial Navigation Bill.
BOXING.
Contests.
distant!
Surgeon Aikinson, leader of Fighting began at 10 o'clock the relief party which found the yesterday morning. The Ameri- bodies of Capt. Scott and party, oan Consulate-Goners) was ron-13 prostrated with grief. dered untenable by bursting
shells, and the Consul and his
America ia sending three ad-
stiff sought refuge in the Em-ditional warships to Mexico, and bassy.
Association
transporta anu troops are in
The Federals abandoned the readiness to protect foreigners. assault of the position acoupied by the rebela, largely owing to
The Burian Djorieff, says he has the latter's seizure of the Young Men's Christian
bean charged to inform Russia building, a seven-storey structure Bad Britain of the independence of steel and concrete. General of Tibet and ascertain their views. Diaz has further strengthened his positions by entrenchments in the battle lasting for seven hours between the Mexican Federal
streets,
The battle continues.
Seven Hours' Fighting."
Later.
troops and the rebels has been indecisive; there were 1,000 casualties.
The battle lasted for seven bours and was indecisive, the
Turkey wants the Powers to casualties totalling a thousand.
intervene, but has been told that An amazing incident was wit-intervention is impossible until nessed when the Federal cavalry proposals likely to be acceptable charged the rebel battery and are submitted. : were mowed down and almost wiped out.
American Warships. Reuter's
charge of the case, informed bis Good Bookings for Saturday's Worship that the constable was put on duty from 6 o'clock to 10 o'clock this morning. At about 7,30 a.m. he was alleged to have
The ringside seats, as well as stopped a Chinesa, carrying a
Mr. Maxse, editor of the Nat bundle in Whitty Street The the seats in the stalls are going
correspondent ational Review, has been reported defendant ordered him to open well for the boxing tournament Washington states that three to the Speaker for refusing to the bundle so that he could search on Saturday night, as a look at additional warships are being answer questions before the Mar- it, and, while doing so, it was the plan at Moutrie's will show sent to Mexico, and transports coni Committee.
Both Oordell and Great, the star and troops are in readiness to men, did good work yesterday, protect Americans and other and on the night of the fight they foreigners. will be as fit as the proverbial fiddle. Scott and Powell are constable waiting no time, and, in fact, the whole of the contestants billed for
alleged the defendant abstracted $2, in twenty-cent pieces wrap ped in red paper, from the left hand pocket of the Chinese.
Pasha, Turkish Ambassador to while again, at the latter end of The latter discovered his loss London, some days ago asked for the game, Draper when in a fine and followed the the intervention of the Powers in position for a shot missed one of round until he was near the police the great meet are in the thick of the best openings afforded during station, the constable endes vour- the interests of Peace, and was told that, until Turkey submitted the match. The game ended withing to shake him off on several strenuous training. There is sure occasions. At the station the to be a rash for easts to-day and to proposals which were likely to be goals being scored for either
side.
constable complained that the avoid disappointment early book- acceptable, intervention was im-
Ohinese was obstruating him." ing is advised.
There will be a late Peak tram possible.
The Chinese in return accused the constable of the theft of the and a late ferry for Kowloon. money, and when he was searched, the money in the red paper was found in the defendant's pug.
It is believed that Hakki Pasbo, who is on his way to London, is the bearer of freal proposals.
LOCAL SPORT.
United Services League Football
RUGBY: FOOTBALL. Cup Match: Club v. Navy. The above teams are due to meet on Saturday in the second round of the Rugby competition gares. and an exceedingly keen strugglo Just before the conclusion of} should result when so mach de the case for the prosecution, Mr. pends on the decision. If the Club R. O. Faithful appeared and stat win they will regain the trophy, ed that he had been instructed to while if the Navy win they will represent the accused, and asked tie with the Club, and the relative for a remand.
Yesterday evening at the Happy Valley on the Hongkong ground the 88th Co. R.G.A. met the Left games versus the Army will then A remand was ordered until Half Batto, of the D.C.L.I. in decide the destination of the Cap. to-morrow, bail being allowed in United Service League match, the Although the Club won the last $500, teams sharing the points with a encounter, the game was very goalless draw.
keen indeed, and was a duel be- tween the Nevy' forwards and the Club books. As the Navy will have a stronger side on Saturday, and the Club lack the services of Clark and Claxton, the issue is very doubtful, ···
ABOARD THE JUNK.
To the whistle of Sergt. Wilson the teams lined up as follows:
88th Co. R. G. A.-Moore; Court and Spencer; Murden, Stanley and Buckland; Draper,
This morning at the Police, Riddle, Wood, Burt, and Melia.
before Mr. O. D. Melbourne, a Left Half Battn. D. O.L. I. :- The following have been select-Chinese was charged with board Powell; Childsand Drew: Richard-ed to play for the Club:-Back, ing a Chinese cargo boat in the London, February 12.
son, Withers and Linton; Weeks, T.E.S. Robson; Threequarters, harbour with intent to commit a Newbold, Bailie, Condon and B. Chapman, V.M. Grayburn, H.8, felony. Reuter's correspondent at St.
Murchington.
Rouse and P. Linton; Half-Backs, Petersburg states that the Burian Dijorjiet says he is going to
The game opened with the JC. Ferguson and A.N. Other London, and that he has been RG.A kicking against the sun forwards, A. Murdoch, S.B.B.
́FLAG-CAPTAIN TO
MINOTAUR,
THE NORTH POLE.
· PENDING EXPEDITION.
Chibli and Kwanger are now closed to Indian opium, and there is to be joint British and Chinese investigation regarding Hunan, Anhui and Shantung.
LOCAL
Training notes are given to-day.
Boxing notes appear in this
issue.
London, February 12. Captain Amundsen, who is at Chicago, in discussing the North Pole Expedition, said he hopes to leave San Francisco for the Behring Straits at the end of May. He will build a wall of ice round the Fram, which will settle down for five years in the drift. He may Show is published in this issue. possibly be able to communicate
The programme of the Dog
with Alaska by wireless after two An article on the advance of. years, and also be able to com-photography in the East appears On the relief of Vice-Admiral municate by wireless from the to-day, Sir Alfred Winsloe Captain E.B. sledges when making the dash Kiddle goes to the "Minotaur" as to the Pole. He hopes that an flagcaptain. He has already seen aviator will volunteer to accom- much service in Chins waters, peny the expedition. both as a lieutenant in the "Bar-. fleur" and commander of the "Albion." Whilst holding this
latter billet he gained the silver NEWS FOR BUSY HEN medal of the Royal" Humane Society for saving the life of a petty officer by jumping over- board in a shark-infested tract of| sea while the ship was going at
Truth." craising speed.
It was alleged that on Sunday evening, at about 10.30 o'clock, MajorTulloch to LeaveHongkong.
a
TELEGRAMS.
THE NEWS CONDENSED.
Mr. T. Piit, the well-known local billiard player, defeated Mr. Aleo Taylor last night...
A goalless draw was the result of a United Services League Foot ball matoh played yesterday,
An Indian constable stands. charged at the Police Uourt with the theft of $2 from a Chinese,♬
Cardiff shipowners are to erect
Some interesting facts concern statue of the late Captain Scott, ing the sagar industry in the Hawaiian Islands appear to-day, The dispute between Bulgaria
"obarged to inform Russia and and, with that slight advantage. MoElderry, A.F. Deane, T.J. Fisaix men went on board a trading In June "next Mejor Tulloch, and Roumania has ended in o
junk, which was at anchor in the King's Light Infantry
vacate the appointment of
ascertain their ter of the opening exchanges R.M: Austin and 0.0, Stark (Cap aroused a women, and she, seeing Staff Officer, Bouth China Com-
Tibet and to ́attitude 'on the maiter.
SHANGHAI CONSUL.
PROMOTED TO MINISTER.
12.
London, Februry 12. Herr P. von Bari, the German Consul General at Shanghai has
been appointed German Minister Jo Bingka
Pressing straight away from the tain).
kiok off, the Cornwalle almost
scored and continuing to belea-
guer that end of the field secured
Cricket.
the men, raised the alarm. The
men then made off, five going in mand, on completing his tenure a boat, and the sixth jumped to that appointment. overboard and had to swim off.
The junk people gave chase and captured the prisoner, hand-
Death of Major Deas.
The House of Commone has passed the third reading of the Aerial Navigation Bill
Captain Amundsen hopes to leave on bis North Pole Expodi
B corner kick which proved The following have been select- abortive. Directly after this ed to represent the Hongkong the R. G. As got away Cricket Club versus the Garrison ing him over to L. 8. Laprigan. Major LM. R. Deas, of the tion at the end of May. and Newbold tested Fowell with on Saturday, on the Hongkong Defendant who said he had Chief of Staff's Division (Supply a nice shot which the custodian Cricket Club Ground. ) Play is to been in the Colony for about and Transport Corps), Simls, The infungul at Shang got safely away. The Cornwalls commence st 2 pm. B. Hancock seven years, was quable to give a India, has died at Badleigh Sal hai (Mr. P. vou Buri) has been ngain made,
le up the running and, (Capt.), R. N. Anderson, A. A. satisfactory explanation.ng to his terton, Devon, in his 40th year, appointed Minister to Siam, despite the repeated endeavours Claxton, S. H. Dodwell, AO. E presence on the jack, and Sergt. He served in Chins in 1900, when of the R. G. A. who certainly Elborough, J. S. Lloyi M. M. Caygill asked for the full penalty he was present at the relief of Various funds are being opened gave the Cornwalls plenty of food Maas, T. E Petro EP Thara Mr. Melburno, imposed the Peking, obtaining mention in des- for the relief of the relatives of for thought, supreaded in getting field. W. C. DẶT.
Turner maximum sentence of three patches, and receiving the medal Captain Sott and his compan
with oldsp
into a position where Baille could Warburton.
-monthat
A new vessel for the Customs Department of the Philippine Government is being buildyst Taikoo,
A meeting of Legislative Conn- oil was held to-day several first readings of Ordinances were proposed.
The report for, presentation to the shareholders of the Chins Provident Loan and Mortgage Co.
published to-day.
is
Members of the crew of the 8.
M. B. Teingiau gave an excellent
farewell performance at the Theer | trd Hoyal Lang Min