The
Hongkong
March 14th, 1v13, Temperature .. 58, p.m. 57; Humidity..... 92, 89: ·
No. 9043
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TELEGRAMS..
TELEGRAMS.
THE BOAT RACE.
OXFORD WIN AGAIN,
Router's
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London, March 13
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FRIDAY,
TELEGRAMS,
Telegraph
MARCH ·14,
1913.
TELEGRAMS.
ADMIRAL SIR P. SCOTT. AN ACTOR'S 'DIVORCE. DEBATE ON ADDRESS.
RETIRING THIS WEEK.
EX-M.P. AS CO-RESPONDENT THE AMENDMENT REJECTED.
Router's
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London, March 13.
Despite unprecedenteil misfor
In a speech last night, Admiral tuars in the stapo of breakdowns Sir Paroy Featt announced that and substitutions, the Cain- he is retiring from the Navy at brisigo c or log displayed the end of the week. such paca us to disquiet the pro- phets. Nevertheless Oxford are strong favourites, the question being whether Cambridge, an imperfectly trained crow, can
Navy Never More Efficient.
Admiral Sir Percy Scott has
explained that his romaining on
Reuter's
Reuter's [Service to the Telegraph."][Service to the "Talegraph."].
· London, March 13,
London, March 13. Mr. Marcellus Raymond Mo- Mr. Walter Long moved the rand, the actor, has obtained a Opposition's amendment to the divorce against his wife, with Address, bitterly denouncing the £5,500 damages against the co-methods whereby its proposed to respondent, Captain James fores Home Rule and Disestab- Archibald Morrison, a former lishment through. M.P.
Mr. Asquith replied with a MP. for South Wilts from 1900 ment Act, and ridiculed the con- [Capt. Morrison sat as Unionist vigorous defence of the Parlia The active list would only delay ta 1906 and for East Nottingham tention that the Bills ought to be the promation of juniors. He from 1910 to 1912. He is a Cap-referred to the people. In the boat race to-day Oxford unhesitatingly that the tain in the Grenadier Guards,
Later. "boat Cambridge by three quarters British Navy was never more having entered the Army in 1896. The amendment moved by of a length,
efficient than it is to-day. He served in the Soudan ia 1898 Mr. Long was rejected by 282
Admiral Scott's announcement and in the Boer War. Ia 1901 votes to 100. was minda ot n banques of the he married the Hon. Mary Hill- Association of Chambers of Com-Trevor, a daughter of the 1st merce, at which Mr. Sydney Bux-Baron Trevor, and has one son ton, and the German Ambassador and two daughters) Prince Lichnowsky wore among the guests.
Isst the distance.
Later.
PAST RECORDS, The Varsity Boat Races began in 1839, and inclu ling this yoar's rosult Oxford have secured 39 wins and Cumbridge 30, while on one occasion, in 1877, there was a dead heat. In 1820 tho
crowa rotel a match at Henley, which Oxford easily won, "but the race was not then an annual ovent. The wins and times for eaol year are as follows —
Yr. War. Timo Won by 1830 Damb 31 0 1 min, 45 soc, 1840 Comb 20 30 2-3cde length; 18410mb 32 301 mia. 4 seca. 1842 Oxford 30 45'13 Fo.. 1843 and 1844 not rowed,. 1845 Camb 23:30 36 0. 1:40 Camb21 6 Two lengths. 1847 and 1848 not rowel..
[Camb 22 0 Many lengths 1540
LOxford Foul Foul... 1862 Oxford 21 30 27 sec. 1854 Oxford 25 20 11 stroka, 1856 Camb 25 50 Half length. 1857 Oxford 22 50 35 scc. 1858 Camb 21 23 22 seo. 1859 Oxford 24 10 Gamb sank. 1800 Camb 26 0 One lengi. 1861 Oxford 23 27 48 sec. 1862 Oxford 24 40 30 seo. 1863 Oxford 23 5 43 xeo. 1854 Oxford 21 40 20 Fec. 1865 Oxford 21 0 Four lengths
1860 Oxford 25 43-15 séc. 1867 Oxford 22 30 Half length ́1888 Oxford 20 50 Six lengths
1860 Oxford 2014 Threo lengths 1870 Camh 22 6.1 length) 1871 Camb 23 5 One length 1872 Camb 21 14 Two lengths 1873 Camb 19 35-3) lengths 1874 Camb. 22 35 2) lengtlus 1875 Oxford 22 2 Ten lengthis 1870 Camb 20.20 Eight lengths
1977
f.dead
21 8 heat
1878 Oxlur 122 13 Tor lengths 1879 Camb 21 20 24 lengths.. 1880 Oxford 21-23 3, longtha.
1881 Oxford 21: 54 Thire longil s
1883 Oxford 21 8 Fuir lengths. 1884 Camb 21 30 24 lengths, 1885 Oxford 21 37 Toros lengths 1886 Camb 22 20 2-3rlslength. 1887 Camb 20 52 34 lengths,
Mr. Buxton declared that the
Mr Bonar Law Speaks Out. In the course of the debate Mr. Bonar Liw urged the Govern ment to refer the Home Rule question to the people. He said he has been accused of inciting to break the law. If ho had done
WEATHER FORECAST-
FAIR.
Barometer 30.10
March 14th, 1912, Temperature à.m. 59,"p.m. 55; Humidity...72, 76.
五拜禮
TELEGRAMS.
THE AMERICA CUP.
THE CHALLENGE DECLINED.
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London, March 13.
號四十月三英语香
TELEGRAMS.
"CANBERRA,
AUSTRALIA'S NEW CAPITAL.
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$36 FER AND STIL
SINOLE COFT 10 Carte.
NEWS FOR BUSY MEN
TELEGRAMS.
THE NEWS CONDENSED.
While motoring to a theatre at [Service to the "Telegraph."]
Los Angeles Mme. Sarah Bern- hardt sustained injuries through London, March 13..-' The New York Yacht Club has Router's Sydney correspondent
the car calliding with a truck. declined Sir Thomas Lipton's says that Lord Denman, Gover challenge for the America Unp. nor-General of the Australian bas obtained a divorce, with Mr. M. R. Morand, the motor, because the terms impose a foundation stone of Australia's J. A. Morrison, a former Unionist
The Challenge was declined Commonwealth, has laid the
$5,500 damages against Capt. condition that the defending new capital, which has been yacht shall not exceed seventy-named Canberra. line, which will deprive the Club the site of the new capital people by Mr Buxton and the German five feet in length at the water- The morning was fine and on
Notable speeches were made of the privilege of entering a
wore early stir. Special traine vessel from sixty five to ninety ran from Sydney and Melbourne, Ambassador at the banquet of the feet, as provided in the deed-gift. and the gathering included the Association of Chambors of Com
Federal and New South Wales merce. Minisors, and many local softlers. Lady Denman mintorod there, while the Governor-General head- ed a cavalendo. A band played
ATHLETE'S TRANSGRESSION.
The Case of James Thorpe.
The case of James Thorpe, the
the National Anthem and the Artillery fico salutes..
Lord Deoman laid the first etone.
war in the Near East had one SUFFRAGIST TERRORISM so, it was not by indiscretion. famous American Indian athlete,ome the capital of Australia
considerable rosult, that of briog ing together the great nations of Furono into more friendly rela tionship..
LAW TO BE. ALTERED.
The name of the capital was a secret till Lady Denman said: He throughly realised bis re-engages considerable attention in sponsibility and was not afraid America. We quote the following Canberra. A storm of applause of it. Laws passed in these con-interesting oominents:-
grooted the announcement, as ditions could not, and ought not,
there has been much controversy to command respect and obedi-
over the suggested name of Myola and others. (~
ience.
Prince Lichnowsky dwelt on the intimate relationship between
London, March 13. trade and diplomacy and said that Mr. Asquith has announced trado rivalry did not produce ill that the Government is consider- It has been decided that no
the whole of mankind.
No Tariff Amendment..
The punishment to be meted out by the Amatuer Aletic Union to James Thorpo, s recent- [ly crowned with the title of the tariff amendment to, the Address worlds's greatest athleto, partakes shall be proposed.
feeling between the peoples, but ing the necessity of altering the formed a necessary part of ever-law to deal with outrages by lusting competition which was the Suffragettes. basis of human progress. Such The Latest Arrest. rivalry would benefit not only The police raided a studio at. Great Britain and Germany, but Notting Hill, arrested a suffra gette, and charged her with [Vice-Adminal Sir Percy Seo i, burning a golf pavilion. The MR. KU.B., is: 50 years of age. In police diemvered under the floor. the recoat New Year Honours being of the studio, corrosive fluid. received a Baronetcy. He has wire cutters, a variety of tools, heen largely responsible for the fints and hammers. improvement of gunnery and markomanship in the Floot, while horo recently be las invented appliances and perfected a system of director firing which, after suc- cessful t·Tal, are to be lifelin the Lleships of the Navy.]
THE BALKAN WAR.
GREEKS CAPTURE
BULGARIANS:
OBITUARY.
ADMIRAL SIR A. L. DOUGLAS.
London, March 13. The death is announced of Admiral Sir Archibald Lucius Douglas, G.C.V.O.
he became Commander-in-Chief
CANADIAN NAVAL QUESTION.
CHURCHILL'S PROMISE.
of the solemnity of excommunica- tion. Not only are Thorpe's Olyin pic trophies to be returned to the Swedish authorities for redistri- harion, but the prizes he has won in this country are to be taken
A cable was despatched to 1.M. the King.
HOUSE OF LORDS
REFORM,
PROPOSED SWEEPING
MEASURE..
M.P..
Referring to Home Rulo, Mr." Bodar Law declared that lawa
passed under present anaditions cannot command respect and obedience.
The Government is to deal..
abolishing the hereditary prin- with the reform of the House of Lorde, in the proseat Parliament,
ciple entirely.
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LOCAL:
A contractor was fined $50 for causing an obstruction to day.
Farther donations to the Alice Memorial Hospital are acknow- ledged to-day.
A mandamusaction was contin ued to-day before the Chief Jastice and Mr. Justice Gompetz.
London, March 13. The Royal Engineers defeated Samuel (Postmaster- the HM.S. Minotaur team yester-
Mr. Annual annoncej
from him, and, worst of all, his re- corde, which to the athlete, inean In the use of Dammons dr.bs expunged from the effic al London March 13, his bid for immortality, aro to Winston Churchill intimated that lists. There are few people the whole orrespondence quoted his country who will not House of Cummons the day in the Hongkong Football by Mr. Borden during the debate feel that that the penalty, theagh Government meant to submit
A charge was withdrawa, at the on the Canadian Naval Bill would necessary under the presentrules, proposals for the reform of the The laid on the table soon.
THE YACHT RACE PROBLEM.
NEWS FOR BUSY HEN
TELEGRAMS.
THE NEWS CONDENSED.
Alinical Sir AL, Douglas is
Oxford won the Bt lace by three-quarters of a length."
We are informed that Inspec
tor David Gourlay, of Shaukiwan, has been appointed Chief Inspec tor of Police to succeed Chief Inspto.or Biker,
DON'T FORGET,
TO-DAY.
Bijou 9.15 p.m.
Victoria Theatre 9.15 pm.
Court Cards Theatre Royal,
9.16 p.m.
TO-MORROW.
Bijou 9.15 p.m.
Victoria Theatre 9.15 p.m.. Court Cards Theatre Royal 0.15 p.m.
The exploration ship Terralongkong Dog Show, Jnokey
noon.
Hongkong Rope Manufactur-
Entries Close Annual Tennia Tournament, ILK,0.0.
is yet disproportionate to the House of Lords in the present Police Court, this morning, be uffence, if the original nature of Parliament. The proposed new cause an Indian constable's ovid- Thorpe's transgression be con- Chamber would contain no vestige once, was unreliable. sidered, namely, his course in of the hereditary principle, and playing nummer baseball, for its absolute velo would, in no money. Thorpe's real offence circumstances, be restored. consists, of course, in his All sportsmen will deplore the fact that the New York Yacht keeping silent regarding his in- Club and Sir Thomas Lipton eligibility under, a rule, which, have failed to come to terms over however unfair it may appear in the latter's challenge to race for y particular case, is nevertheless [The deceated Admiral was the America Cup. From the well established. Knowing hin horn at Quebec in 1842, and wires to hand it appears that the self to be disqualified for corn- jined the "Boscawen," the flag difficulty has arisen over the petition at Stockholm, he should ship of the North America and question of the length of the have spared us the inevitable West Indies squadron in 1866. He defending yacht. Sir Thomas
criticism which will now be. served with the Naval Brigade up Lipton wishes to impose a cond. directed against us from quar on March 13.
the Congo and Gambia in 1880
Jition that the American boat shall ters where the mindreds of Ameri- The Times" correspondent at and was Director of the Japanese not exceed 75 feet in length at the an athletesares favourite subject
of comment. It required a great dead. Salonika reports that the fight at Imperial Naval College from water-line, which would mean Nigrits between the Bulgarians 1873 to 1815. From 1898 to that the Club would be deprived leal of effort on the part of fair- 1882 Oxford 2012 Seven longths and the Greeks' continued a 1803 he was Commander-in-Chiel of enteringa vessel nny whore from minded sportsmen on both sides Friday. The Bulgarians retreat of the East Indies Station and 65 feet to 00 feet, in accordance of the Atlantic to allay the mutual ed at night across the Karasu from the latter year to 1902 was with the terms of the dead-gift. recriminations which broke onti River. The Greeks pursued, and a Lord of the Admiralty: Later While of course, America has bere and in Great Britain after burned the bridges,
land. The Bulgarians hoisted the of the North American and Weat every right to insist on the the Stockholm games. Niw a
tione laid down in the deed to be done over again. 1888 Camb 20 48 Five lengths. white flag and 120 Bulgarians fudian Station and subsequently, strictest adherence to the condi- good deal of the work will have Nova has left Lyuo'n fur Eg-Club Grand Stand, Happy Valley
"The Thorpe incident will Australia's new spital being Co. Meeting, 11.30 am. 1889 amb 2014 Three lengths, were captured. The Greek losses from 1904 to 1907 held the
without question bring up again been named Canberra by L dy 1800 Oxford 22 3 One length,
were 15 killel an 1.40 wonaded. Poriamouth Command, In the gift, the fact cannot be lost
latter year ho retired from the sight of that the challenging the difficult problem of adequa-Deman 1891 Oxford 21 48 Haji length.
ecuntry labours under a big die- Navy] 1802 Oxford 19 21 24 lengths
advantage in having to build bertely defining the amateur statua.
Ves Admiral Sir Percy Scott 1893 Oxford 18 47 1 length 4 ft.
boat at Home and send her across Thorpe has come to grief over 1891 Oxford 21.30 3 longths.
the Atlantic. This means that pummer baseball, a subject which 1895 Oxfor1 20 50 21 long his.
this week-end. the craft has to be much heavier has been long under ontroversy.is oling from the active List
it Probably
has bren than would atherwise be the car, 1890 Oxford 20 2 2 5ths length
tho fear that permission 1897 Oxford 19 12 24 lengths.
and the advantage to the de-
The demands of the Allies 1898xford 22:15 13 lengths..
to play baseball for money in reply to the Note from, the fendere on this very important would be only an entering wedge 1809 Comb 21 4 3 lengils.
The Allies Demand. MME. BERNHARDT INJURED. point is obvious. But there are that has placed the practice un- Powers, are given in a telegram, 1000 amb 18 47 20 lengths. Router's correspondent at Sofia
the e nditions, and it looks as if 1001 Oxford 22 312-5ths longth, anys that, in their reply to the
London, March 13. the Americans intends to insist der the ban.. Otherwise, there is
reason why it is more The Opposition amendment to 1902 Camh 19. 9 5 lengths. Note of the Powers, the Allies will Reuter's correspondent at Los on a close adherence to them in 1003 Carb 10 35 6 longths
to 88.1 graduate nek that a line be drawn from Angeles states that as Mme. Sarah every respect. Nobody can blame anseemly for a college under the Address, was rejected in the part of Houte of Commons by 202 (6 139. 1004 Camb: 21 34 4 lengths. Midia to Rodosto as the Tarko Bernhardt was proceeding to the them for this, though it is his expenser by playing a 1905 Oxford 20 35 3 lengths. Bulgarian frontier, and will do theatre her motor car collided sincerely to be hoped that some
The New York Yacht Club hrs. 1906 Camb 19 24 3) lengthe. mand the cession of all the cc with a truck and was wrecked satisfactory arrangement will be manly game for which he happens 1007 Camb' 20 26 44 lengths.
the America cupied territories, with their Mme. Bernhardt had her lips out come to, so that the long-deferred to be exceptionally fitted then to dealined Sir Thomas Lipton's
work for wages as a waiter or in challenge to race for 1908,0am 19 19 25 lengths, fortasses; also the Argean Islands, her ankles wrenched and her trial of skill may come about. erme other menial employment. Cap 1901 Oxford 19 50 3) lengths.. and the payment of a war in 1ody bruised, but insisted on fül- 1910 Oxford 20 14 3 langths. demnity.
Her Prospective Mother-in-Law. This brings upthe question whe-
The Government is considering 1911 Oxford 18 29 24 lengths.
At Kingston a summons was ter a sound distinction be Avstrian Disappointment. ». 1012 Oxford 22 5 6 lengths.
granted againat a woman who tween amateur and profession- the necessity of altering the law A Vienna tolégram sfates that
objected to her son's proposed al would not consist in the so se to deal with sufragotte The 1857 race was the first in while the demobilisation-an-
wife, and was alleged to have amount of time devoted to a outrages. the present style boate without nouncement is wo'comed, dis-
pelted the girl, with eggs at sport rather than in the ques- keale, and sliding seats wore first appointment is expressed that the
Waterloo Station,"
tion of profit derived therefrom. The fighting between Bulgari usel in 1873. There were ta mansure only applies to Galicia,
The man of means who makes any on Greeks at Nigrita bas 30,000 Summonses. races in 1849, Oxford winning the leaving thousands of reservists on
Warrant Officer Elorn has re- golf the entire intereat of life, resulted in the capture by the second on a foul. The best Limo the Sorvin frontier.
tired from the Ve Division of the who plays in all kinds of weather, latter of 120 Bulgarians, Metropolitan Police. For the by flitting southward in winter
Heavy Fighting.
It is reporteil from Constan- tinople that serious fighting took place at Bulair on the 11th-inst, the Turkish feet co-operating with the troops,
'DIVINE SARAH."
filling har engagement,
THE TERRA NOVA."
BOUND FOR ENGLAND.
London, March 13. on record was that of 1911, name, Latest Greek Success. Reuter's correspondent 1-18 min 20 seca. Last year, i' Router's correspondent at Lyttleton states that the lat will be remembered, the race was Athens reports that the Greeks Capt. Scott's exploration ship, the rowel twire owing t) bok beats have occupied Fremati, and the Terra Nova, is proceding-to Eng ginking on the first opopsion. Turks at Dalonin filed in a panic, land,
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last nine years he was warrant my easily put more time and The Chiness Inops at Chang officer at the Kingston courte, thought on his gumo than thosh have mutinied, nal troubles where he served over 30,000 cum professional who does his routine are also reported from llunan,
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Monday March 17.. Hongkong pad Whampoa
Organ Recital St. John's Cathe dral 5:30 pm.
Dock Co. Ltd, noon."
Banknote case, Criminal Ses-
Ealo of Crown Land P. W: D. 8
p.m.
Wednesday March 19. B.K, Golf Club meeting-5,30
p.m.
Thursday March 20,
The China Fire Insurance Co., L'd meeting-noon.
Entries Close H.K. Volunteer Bos. Annual Rifle meeting-noon.
Friday March 21: 997. Selections from Messiah, St. John's Cathedral 9 p.m.
Tuesday March 26, China Sugar Refining Co. meetingpoon.
Luzon Sugar Refining Co. meting—12.10 p.m. ----
Saturday March 29, Boxing, City Hall 9 pm. Wednesday, March 20, II.K. Club Yearly General Meeting 5,15 p.m.
Saturday March 2013 Oxford and Cambridge Dinner R.HK Yaght Club Berakta, an