The
Hongkong Telegraph.
April 27, 1913, Temperature a.m. 73, p.m. 82; Humidity...92, 73.
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WEATHER · FORECAST OVERCANT. Barometer 29.03
, April 27, 1912, Temperature, a.m. 71, p.m. 78; Humidity..192, +
-拜體: 號八廿月四英港街
APRIL
28,
1913.
TELEGRAMS.
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9081
晚二十二月一年丑癸
MONDAY,
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THE BALKAN CRISIS,
THE BALKAN CRISIS.
TROUBLE IN LISBON.
THE POWERS RESOLUTE.
FRESH FEARS.
'SERIOUS' RISINGS...
THE BIG LOAN.
CONTRACT COMPLETED,
PRAYERS FOR CHINA.
AUSTRALIA PARTICIPATES,
Router's
Router's
[Service to the "Telegraph."}"
London, April 26,
I
In the Reichstag, Herr von
[Service to the "Telegraph."]
London, April 27.
Reuter states that the with-
Router's
[Service to the Telegraph."]
London, April 27, Several obscure and incoherent
Reuter's [Service to the "Telegraph."]
London, April 28. It is reported by Reuter's cor Jagow, Minister for Foreign drawal of the Bulgarian troops messages received from Lisbon respondent in Poking that the Affairs, said that Germany and from Salonika is regarded in spar to indicate serious diatur-lean contract is completed and London with anxisty. It is not bauces there. Early in the morn-the bankers expect signature the other Powers had intimated regarded as indicating a modifi-ing two bombs exploded, and to-day (Saturday.) It is under that the capture of Skutari in no cation in the Bulgarian attitude amerous arrests wore made. stood that the pride, will be wise altere the decision of the on the subject of Salonika," but | According to ono account, a nominally 89,
Japan waived her claims to the Ambassadors' Conference that possibly rather to the alarm of group of demonstrators calling
the Balgarians at the concentra- themselves Radical Republicana appointment of an adviser, and
Reuter's [Service to the "Telegraph."] London, April 20. Reuter's correspondent at Mel bourne wires that the Churches in Australia are offering prayers for the Chinese Parliament and people in response to the appeal from the missionaries in Obina. President, Yuan's "Wish. President Yuan has telegraphed Thanks cordially. I pray prosperity to your religion. All Chinese are grateful to you.”
TELEGRAMS.
MR. SUNG'S MURDER.
THE PLOT DISCLOSED:
Reator's [Service to the Telegraph." London, April 26.
NEWS FOR BUSY I
TELEGRAMS.
THE NEWS CONDENSED.
Yesterday'a bulletin stated that the Duchess of Connaught had a disturbed night and was not wo well.
A message from Rautor's cr respondent at Shanghai states that the Governor of Kiangsu has King Nicholas will be offoffly
It is expected that in a few days. telegraphed to the President, the rotified that he must give Premier, the deputies, and gover- Skutari. nora of provinces detailing the correspondence, betwżon
şir. It is officially announced that a and lung Kwe-shing, who standé covered in the Province of Balta, Hung, the Premier's Secretary, vast petroleum field has been dis-
Skutari shall belong to Albania:tion of the Greek forces in the tried ineffectually to porazade British, Russian, French and the British Missionary Society charged with instigating the mur- the Argentine,s? TO: UZA
The last Conference decided to neighbourhood. It is not believed, the Engineers to leave their bar- German advisors have been call upon King Nicholas to evas- however, that a rupture is imrocks, and then went to the head-appointed.
uate the city. Should Montene gro not comply, further steps would be considered.
Hope Yet.
Renter learns that the Am- bassadora discussed exclusively the question of Skutari, and the result was surtmed up in the words of a diplomatist that "the spirit of the Conference was such that with the exercise of patience we certainly shall turn the corner
minent.
"DUKE OF CONNAUGHT,
FAITH IN CANADA.
quarters of the Republican Federation, where they armed themselves. Among the demon- atrators was an infantry Captain, who was subsequently arrested.
Later,
THE IMPERATOR,
DISASTROUS FIRST TRIP.
But apparently the situation is somewhat grave, as the Cabinet is now meeting to consider what military measures are necessary.
- Reuter's
London, April 26, ourrespondent Lisbon states that the demonstra- an explosion of benzine on the at Eight people were injured by London, April 26. tions, which were apparently new giant Hamburg Amerika abortive, were the work of liner Imperator on the Elbe. Two The Duke of Connaught was Royalists, Republican extremists safely." The discussion the guest of the Canada Club in and Syndicalists. The Governare dead, and thres gre dying. phasised the absolute unanimity London. In a speech he express ment, being warned of the plot, grounded, but gat
The Imperator hd previously and unswerving resolution of the ed the hope, if the health of the made elaborate arrangments. A
vil atoly Powers to uphold their decisions, Duchess permitted, of returning qanality of arms was seized, and there was an entire absence to Canada and shen ling another while the prisoners taken were
any desire for hasty action. It
He spoke most sent aboard a warship on tho year there is expected that King Nicholas hopefully of the future of Tagus." will be officially notified in a few Canada, and advocated making days that he must give up Skutari.roads an alternative to railways Meantime fresh instructions will in view of motor traffic.
of
be telegraphed to the fleet to
extend and make absolute the blockade. It is denied that Aus- tris suggested
a forty-sight
hours' limit, as reported from Vienna..
Bulgarian Movements.
London, April 27,
A message from Salonika re- porte that the 7th Bulgarian Artillery, quartered there, have
ABNST'S FUTURE.
TO RETIRE FROM SCULLING.
London, April 26:
A message from Sydney states
VOLUNTEER INSPECTION BY GENERAL ANDERSON
LAWN TENNIS.
Fine Display at Shangkal,
COVERED COURT CHAMPION- SHIPS.
London, April 27. In the covered court lawn tennis championship final, played at Queen's Clab on Saturday
been recalled urgently to Serres. that Arnst, the sculling champion, Davson beat Larsen of Denmark, They proceeded thither in the bas decided to retire. He has 5-7, 6-3, 6-2. morning. The 14th Infantry-pro- purchased a motor launch and coeds to Serres in three days. becomes a professional fisherman. beat Daveon and Mavrogordata, In the doubles Lamb and Gore The delay is supposed to be due
4-6, 6-2, 7-5, 6-1.
to the necessity for assuring the withdrawal of everything Bul- garian, including posts and tele- graphs.
Austria Still Insistent.
PETROLEUM.
A mesenge from Vienna states NEW FIELD DISCOVERED.
that Count Berchtold, the Minis. ter for Foreign Affairs, and the Minister for War had an urgent conference with the Emperor for two hours on Saturday evening
London, April 26.
It is officially announced in
It is stated that if the Powora Buenos Aires that a vast petro- leum field has been discovered in the province of Salta,
fail to agree to united motion by Monday, Austria will act alone. It is reported that Germany has promised assistance in all cir- cumstances.
The semi official "Fredemblatt' (Vienna), in discussing the situa tion at Skatari, states that "IE Austria is to be really tranquillis- ad something more is required than a platonic declaration of unanimity by the Powers. Their
RUSSIAN MINISter
HONOURED.
London, April 27.
goodwill must be translated into A message from St. Petersburg
acts without delay. The constant states that on the occasion of the| talk abroad of compensations to Russian Easter, His Excellency Montenegro makes an especially M. B. N. Kroupensky, Russian bad impression. Europe's political Minister to Peking, receives tho and military prestigo has been Order of Stanislaus. injured by the fall of Skutari. If the Powers are indifferent to this obeck Austris cannot follow them. The minimum she requires is the presentation at Cetinje of a demand by the Powers for the immediate evacuation of Skutari, and in the event of a refusal the adoption of military measures to
ing back from this minimum on compel compliance. Any hang- the part of Europe would excite dissatisfaction and bitterness in Austria which it would be in the interest of Europe to prevent."
"King of Albanta."
Later,
Reuter's, correspondent at Ost- tinje wires that Essad Pashe, the defender "of Skutari, has pro- claimed himself, King of the Albanians at Alemaio.
AVIATION FEAT.
London, April 27, The Trench aviator Gilbert tance of 534 miles, in 503 minutes, flew from Paris to Vittoria, a dis: thas constituting & record.
A NARROW ESCAPE.
GUNBOAT MISTAKEN FOR TARGET.
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for
pressions of appreciation from the spectators by their performance, and except in isolated cases, little fault could be found in any direc-
tion. When it had all been concluded, Major-General An- derson took the occasion to Corps, making in fact what was address a very few remarks to the probably the briefest speech on an inspection occasion which has bean beard for some years,
C
der of the ex-Minister, Mr Sung, |2802 at Shanghai, laat month: The Austria has, it is reported, de- correspondence tends to show clared that if the Parets fail to that President Yuan Shih-kai was agree regarding Skudry, Austria implicated in the murder.
will act [alone. IA special telegram to the Telegraph," on Saturday, gave details of the
correspondence referred to, in the above message.]
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LOCAL SPORT.
LAWN TENNIS,. H.K.C.C. Tournament,
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The latest results in the above tournament are:-
Serious disturbincas are re- ported from Lisbon, the work of Royalists, Republican extremists and Syndicaliats.ne
President Tuan bas telegraphed to the British Missionary Society, saying "I pray for the promperity of your religion"
A bonzine explosion occurren on the Imperator, killing two and
He congratulated the officers and men on their appearance, In the third round of the Doub-injuring three; the finer bad their soldierly bearing and the less Handioap, Capt. James and previously grounded but got off, way in which they had marched Capt. Crawford (owe15bat P.PJ. past. It had given him great Wodehouse and T.-H. King, (rec.
It is reported that Dr. Suaikan pleasure to make the inspection, 416) 8.6, 6-3, while in the semi-represented that the South will and be commented favourably final of the arms competition secede from the North if Parlia upon their efficiency.
Thereafter the Corps marched walked over from Captain Olarke
A. N. Joseland and J. B. Penmanent is not consulted over
Гозд off the parade ground, taking up and Lieut. Baatlie, a position near the Swimming
In the "A" Class Singles, A. O. Bath where a group photograph E. Elborough (reos. 1/6) beat Major The inspection of the Shonghitik was asken. The Infantry BatHunter (cor.) 6-3, 9-7. *** volunteers was carried out By talion then marched to the Band To the semi-hual of the "B" Major-General Anderson C.B. on whate with the exception of the Class Singles, O.C. Clarks (red April 19. It took place as usual colour escort, they were dismiss 15) beat Li Baitis (reen 1/8) on the Polo Ground, and differed ed, "A" Co. proceeding to Head-8.6, 6-3, thus qualifying to meet but little if at all from'ite pre- quarters.
J. MoPherson in the final, decessors, ways the "N. Ching
To-night's Ties Daily News."
THE HEALTH BILL.
The U. B. monitor T al at target practice, mistook the ganbuat Dolphin for get and fired 800 lbs,
bell into her rigging.
tar
Mr. Bryce, in a speech, haa declared that all questions be tween the United States and Britain are capable of peaceful
This evening H. Hancock meets Capt. Crawford, and A. N. Jose-adjustment for all time. land plays J. B. Penman, both in the semi-final round of the
In the covered pourt lawn Championship Singles.
tennis championship finals, Daveon beat Larsen, and in the doublés Lamb and Gore bait Davson and Mavrogordato."
RIFLE SHOOTING,
bolook when the first of the units It was not long after three! of the Corps put in an appearance on the Race Coursa, and there
public was also early the scene diepsees shows that ten cases of being at that time the additional The weekly return of the num- attraction of bright sunshine, the ber of esees of communicable of activities. While several of plague were notified during last the companies had gathered at week (eight in the city and two different poluta on the course, the in other districts) and mine. first event event of interest of the deally. Two more have been afternoon was the rival of the peaked since Saturday. The total
The following are the best staff-Lt. Col. Barnes, the Count number of cases of plague since scores made at the practices on mandant; Major Truman, Major January 1 is 28 and the number 28th, and 27th inst Hanwell and Capt. Canting who of deaths 35 All were Chinese. hadridden up from Headquarters notified ascecurring last week and Nine cases of diphtheria were Immediately after them were
I
Interport Practice Scores,
*200
Yrd.
32 06
LeCorpl. Willis 33 31 MrCorlea R. N. 31 33 32 96
P.0. Pesroe.. 32 31 32.95 P.O.Styles... 30 30-32 92 Mr MuLannan 32 31 28 01 Mr Danby
29 32 20 90
PES
LOCAL.
The party wall case was con- tinned to-day "at the Supreme Court.
A demonstration of the Ediso kinetophone in to be given at the Theatre Royal to-night
Yesterday was observed day of special intercession for the Chinese notion, in. Hongkong churches yesterday.
Interesting items of local sport appear in to-day's issue,. Alte- port of the children's sports hold on Saturday also appear.
the colours and following pre- there were two deaths, There Corpl. Blann 31 30 85 90 vious custom, it fell to A" Co. was one case of enteric fever and London, April 28. Telegrams have been received to provide the solcur party and one death, and three cases of in New York reporting that while the escort. The former consisted of small pox with two deaths.
2ad Lieut. Needham Opl. the monitor Talakasse was at Graham, Loe. Cpl. Mansfield, target practice at Delaware Cape Pies. Bussey and Garrett Headed
A SORT OF RESORT. ebe mistook in the haze the gun by the bugle band, the colours
Mr R. Stewart 30 31 20 90 boat Dolphin for a target, and fired 800 pounds of shell at her and their escort marched via the At the Police Court, this morn- Mr Fawcett... 28 31 30 89 and strack her rigging.
Maloo to the Race Course, and the before Mr. C. D. Melbourne, Mr Eleon 29 30 30 89 took up their position of the head Boavis, of Messrs Wilkinson Corpl. Grimes of the long line of infantry which and Grist, charged seven coolies E.E. 28 32 20 89 of the other companies A few at the Pesk, without permission. and under. was speedily formed by ionrrival with being found on his premises Besides several scores of 87 throughout the Anglican Churchon minutes after four 'dock the The complainant stated that de Belilios Challenge Shieli: - whole Corps had paraded invlad fondants were seven out of about The Shield is now on view at ing the Reserve Colt which twenty five men who had made Messrs. Gaupp and Co. occupied a place in that rear. his toolie quarters a sort of resort. Major-General Anderson and The other men escaped, but he his A.D.G., Opp Brook, also would sak that an example be arrived on the scene shortly after made of these.
The Dolphin had a party of Senators and Congressmen on board: A shell exploded near drenching the legislators with
pray.
MR. BRYCE.
FAREWELL TO. USA
London, April 27,
four o'clock and were greeted A fine of $5 each was imposed. with the general salute. Accom- panied by the Staff they proceed. od along the lines, the inspecting officer making's careful soruting
Soldier's Cycling Dress
NEWS FOR BUSY MEN.
TELEGRAMS.
THE NEWS CONDENSED,
The Quintuple Loan to China
night.
The Right Hon. James Bryce, of the different units. When A distinctive dress comprising the retiring British Ambassador this was conluded he proceed jacket and knickerbookers of blue to Washington, has presented his ed to the relating base, and serge, with stockings or pullies letters of recall to President the order for the march past was of the same colour, must be worn of him. Mr. Bryce returns to members of the Municipal for pleasure, according to a new Woodrow Wilson, and took leave given. At the salting point were in future by soldiers when cycling was signed on Saturday at mid- England via Japan and fina. Council, including Messrs. E. War Office order.
A Sound Conviction. Feared, Civil Commandant of the A message from New York Corps, H. Figgo, H. Gulland, states that Mr. Bryce in an A... White Cooper 14. B: Oven DUCHESS OF CONNAUGHT address to the Pilgrims' Society and WILKMerriman
London, April 27, The Duchess of Connaught had disturbed night, and is not so
said that he was convinced that F.S.A. Bourne, C-LE( all questions between the United an interested States and Great Britain were Except for a capable of peaceful adjustment pess in one for all time. No two peoples taking the were so appointed by the march vidence to be friði
The infidth
to Gift to the Taur.
Arnst, the champion, sculler, retired and becomes a pro- fessional fialierman
Alexander Palace (thirty-two de
The Tsar has received at the
legates of St. Petersburg and ® Mr. Bryce has said farewell to Yooow credit institutions, who President Wilson; he proceeds Handed His Majesty on the coome via the Far East,
ion of the Romanoff Tercentenary
gift of £100,000, The Tear dially thanked the delegates
Esaad Pasha, the defender of
aid he would devote the Skutari, has moolauned himself
the King of the Albanian
to charitablex
The prayers which were un
yesterday, on the oceṛsion of the day of the prayer, are published to-day.
The marriage of Mr. Herbert Griffin and Miss Connie Pesros, daughter of the Roy T. Pearon took place on Saturday afternoon at the Union Charoh,
A Chinese ricksha coolie waa fined at the Police Court this morning for taking money from the pocket of a German who is walking round the world.
DON'T FORGET.
-TO-DAY,
Bijon 9.15 p.m.
Victoria Theatre 9.15 p.m. 7 TO-MORROW.
Bijou 9.15 p.m. Victoria Theatre 9.15 p.m.
Friday May 2 H.K.F.O. Dinner