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(ESTABLISHED 1881.)
Copyright, 1913 by the Proprietor.
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Barometer 80.04:
December 11, 1913,
Temperaturo a.m. 67. p.m. 67
Humidity
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THE FRENCH CABINET.
SIR LIONEL PHILLIPS SHOT,
ITS POLICY EXPLAINED.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12,
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NO CHRISTMAS STRIKE.
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MEXICAN AFFAIRS.
PLIGHT OF REFUGEES,
1918.
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December 11, 1912, Temperature à.m. 58, p.m. 68, Humidity
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ARMS FOR ULSTER.
FURTHER SEIZURES.
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FINANCIAL UNREST.
SPANISH BANK SUSPENOS.
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London. Resolved December 12, Reuter's' correspondent
at
Johannesburg states that Sir
Lionel Phillips was phot while outside the Rand Club, on the hip and in the neck.
His condition is not grave. Further Details.
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Renter's correspondent at Johannesburg states that that the assailant has been arrested. He is a Russian named Nissum, and is described as a storekeeper at Ferreira Mine. He said the mines had tried to ruin him, and he did not see why others should live if they did not allow him to live.
The crowd seized Nissum, who attempted to commit sucide.
London, Recolvod December 11,
London Received December 12
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London. Received December 11,
London. Received December 11.
that a large force of rebela hos Router's New York correspond- Reuter's Paris correspondent | Mr. Samuel, Postmaster Gener-
The Customs nuthorities at Reuter's correspondent at Mad-attacked Tampico, says the Cabinet announces its al, has informed a deputation of ent reports that over a hundred Fleetwood have seized large tid states that, following a con+ policy to-day. It will not man- postal workers that the Cabinet ofugees from Chihuahua suc- quantities of ammunition, continuous "
There has been heavy fighting ran on the Hispano- tion the matter of the £50,000,000 has taken into account the rise cumbed to hanger and thirst and signed to Ulster, Pasesogers American Bank yesterday, then the French Sahara, the French loan, but promises an early de- in the cost of living, but con- the bullets of the rebels in the arriving at Irish ports are much Bank has to-day suspended sustaining several losses. bate, at which mongures to meet siders that the wages of Post desert. Two Federal Generate delayed by the searching of payment: the situation will be announced, Office employees are sufficiently have arrived at Orinngs in a state luggage.
It has a paid-up capital of including income-tax and other good.
of collaps).
Mr. Hobhouse, speaking at £1,500,000 and current accounts Bristol, said that undoubtedly to talling £4,000,000. there had been a very consider- The Bank is largely interested able, importation of arms and in Mexico-Reuter. ammunition into Ulster, sad the was none too soon, Reuter. prohibition of this importation
democratic taxes." The Govern- The men's leader announces ment intends to loyally enforce that, whatever stop is next taken, the Three Youra' Military Service it will not be a Christmas strike, Act and is of opinion that the Reuter, question of electoral reform, on which the Chamber and the Eenate disagree, ought to be de- cided by the country at the ap proaching elections.
London. Received December 14. Router's correspondent at Paris atates that the Ministerial de-
CHINESE AMBASSADOR.
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Reuter's correspondent at Vera Cruz says a large force of rebels attacked Tampico yesterday.
Vigorous Fighting, London. Received December 18.
The latest news from Mexico is attacking Tampico, and there that the insurgents are vigorously
has been hard fighting sincs last evening.
The liner Kron Prinzessin Be:'in. Received December 10, Ceoilie has already embarked a Mr. Yen, the Chinese Ambusas-number of refugees, and the in audience by the Kaiser, being he is prepared to take the re- introduced to his Majesty by fugees on his vessels and to land Secretary Zimmerman.-Dar. Ost, marines if advisable. Reuter, Lloyd."
Sir Liodel Phillips was, at the claration by the Promier corredor to Berlin, has been received American Admiral Tisteher says time of the outrage, walking with ponds with the forecast already Sir James Fitzpatrick to lunch at wired.-Reuter. the Olub.-Reuter.
[Sir Lionel Phillips is Unionist
is. a
SPEECH.
M.P. for Yeoville, Transvaal, and GERMAN CHANCELLOR'S
partner in the firm of Wernher, Belt and Co., London. He was formerly President of the Witwatersrand Chamber of Mines, and was one of the four! Uitlanders. condemned to death
WHAT THE PRESS THINKS.
Berlin. Recoivod December 11, Discussing the Chancellor's
AMBASSADOR RECALLED
Peking. Received December 10, by Judge Gregorowski, and sub-speech the popular press states
China's Ambassador at the sequently released.]
that the dream of the Socialiste Hague, Wei Chen-ten, who was of a constitutional conflict, which formerly a member of the Kuo- would lead to government by mingtang, has been recalled to Parliament alone, hae vanished. Feking and la succeeded by Tang
The proporale by the Socialists Tsei-fu.-Der. Ost. Lloyd, to cancel the salaries of the Im-
THE P. & O. STRIKE.
SIR THOMAS SUTHERLAND'S perial Chancellor and the Minis
VIEWS.
London. Received December 12.
!
THE NEW UPPER HOUSE,
Peking. Received December 10." The new Constitution Com- named the
FIGHTING IN SAHARA
FRENCH LOSSES.
London Received December 12. Reuter's correspondent at Paris
MISS MAUD ALLAN COMING.
ד'
in the forthcoming visit of the Great interest is being evinced
most famous Classical Dancer in the world, Miss Maud Allan, who will
open here early in 1914. How I dance and why, and what is my intention in my dance, Faya Maud Allan in ber book ex- tilled My life and Dancing," no one can say for certain, She says, "I loast of all, for as I think, and breathe, and live so I dance, and as for method a sear
wind
instrumenta in the Orches
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states that there was heavy fighting cry from one of the wood-Chinois, Hanoi ing in French Sabarn on Novem fra deeper sigh from the ter 27.
violincellos, a sudden impulsive The French took an important throb from the great bass, or a position at Aingalaka by assault, warning muffled note from the
tor of War have not been sup- CHINESE CONSTITUTION.their losses being four officers and horns, and what I have to express ported.
The speech is described as Sir Thomas Sutherland, pre-optimistic but all parties agree siding at the meeting of share with the desire to come to a better holders of the P. and O. Steam understanding with Great Britain. ship Company, said that the accounts were the best since the South African transport work. Referring to the "ugly subject" of the officers' strike, he said that but it is pointed out that the become the Upper House of the he could not recall a single case entente between England and new Parliament.-Der. Ost. Lloyd. of an officer leaving the service France is unshakeable.
in order to better his position in
The speech of the Imperial Chancellor as regards the rela-mittee has been tions between Great Britain and
Kuofahui-yi. Germany has been well received,
The Imperial Chancellor point
tion.-Ost. Dar. Lloyd.
This Committee will later on
RESHUFFLING OF POSTS,
any other steamship company, ed out in the Reichstag the CHINESE APPOINTMENTS After detailing the conditions of isolation of the Socialists in their pay, and the pensions, he said endeavours to upset the constitu that when officers, and gentlemen, adopted Trado Unionist tactics, and left the ships at the busiest period of the year, the company had entered 'upon a new era. He admitted that the officers had some reason to complain of the slowness of promotion, but this was now being removed by the
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The foundering of sabmerine 014 was due to collision with a: Government hopper borge.
Passengers arriving at Itish ports are much delayed by the searching of their luggage.
Sir Thomas Sutherland, at the P. and O. meeting, referred to the recent strike of officers.
The Customs, at Fleetwood hove seized large quantities of ammunition oonsigned to Ulster.
Germany has not been officially notified of the Russo-Mongolisi Treaty, and therefore does not, recognise it.
The Postmaster General says the Cabinet considers that the wages of postal employees are sufficiently good.".
Over 100 refugees from Chibuabna lave succumbed to hunger, thirat and the bullets of the rebels in the desert."
While outside the Rand Club, Johannesburg, Sir Lionel Phillips was shot in the hip and neok, but his condition is not grave.
Mr Hobhouse says there has boen a most considerable importa tion of arms and ammunition into Ulster, and the prohibition was none too soon.
12 native rifemen killed; and as I dance above them as the three officers and 19 native rifle-stage changes, as a chance word men wounded.-Beutor.
said in a new tone in a conversa. tion, alters the whole tenour of the talk. Many who have watched
Mr Needham, (of Ewans and me time after time have asked me Needham) asked his Honour (Mr why I can never dance to the Justice Gompertz) in the Sam same measure twice in exactly mary Court, this morning, to the same manner-I cannot an- allow the claim of Siu Yau-ohi and Commercial news on page 9.
OBITUARY.
MR, STANLEY HOUGHTON. awer, I only know that as tho
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musiccalls so every mascular fibre against Tee Hing for $334 to that responds to the breathing of he represented was away.
stand over, as the defendant whom The monthly meeting of the London. Received December 12.
Hongkong Football Association The death is announced of Mr. my heart, responde to the parti
Mr Otto Kong-sing, for the was held last night. Stanley Houghton, the dramatist. eular voice, and the tone becomes plaintiff, said that he must object author of "Hindle Wakes." Reuter.
Poking. Roccived December 11. The portfolio of Minister of War has been taken over by Tang, Kuo-chang, and Tuan "Tee-kuei RUSSIA AND MONGOLIA, has been appointeʻl Tutub of the province of Chilli.
Taau Chi-jiu has been appoint-
Secretary Liang Shih-pi- and Tatah of Hupeh, and Chan Cho. GERMANY AND THE TREATY.
retiring of Commanders and five other representatives of the ping represents him.-Der. Ost. Chief Engineers at an earlier age. President yesterday afternoon Lloyd.
The Company recognised the proceeded to Paoting-fa in order
necessity of dealing with the io acord a welcome to Vios
strike in a conciliatory way. The President Li Yuan-hung, who ie
settlement would post a consider: expected to arrive in Peking this GERMANY'S able sum annually, but it was morning.
imperative. The obligation of All the Ministers and eight| the mail service left no option representatives of each ministry
Borlin. Received December 10. Herr Jagow, Minister for Foreign Affairs, states that the reported treaty between Russia and Mongolia, has not so far been UNEMPLOYED. othicially notified to Germany, either by Peking or St. Peters-
does not yet recognise any new | treaty.-Dor. Ost. Lloyd,
except to end an impossible are to meet the distinguished SCHEME TO PROVIDE WORK. burg Consequer.tly, Germany situation. He mentioned that the visitor at the railway station. Australian service had dono exceptionally well-Reuter.
SUNKEN
BMARINE.
HOW THE DISASTER PATOCCURRED..
London, Received December 11.
Berlin. Received December 11, Whether Li Yuan-bung will
The Imperial Chancellor has remain in Peking for goot de sanounced in the Reichstag that pends upon how successful Tang material has been collected for Chi-jui is in mastering the sitas- the framing of a scheme of pro- tion at Wuchang. Nevertheless,viding work for those who are it is planned, although there is willing to work but have none to strong opposition to the proposal, do-Der Ost. Lloyd. to keep the Vice-President in the capital.
Later.
The Vice-President arrived at
Detaies of the foundering of 8.30 this morning.
sabmarine 014 off Plymouth
Strong military guards were
show that se the submarine was posted at the railway station. entering the harbour with
were made for assistance and the
guard boats.Reuter.
Tho Vice-President immediate-
THE BRUNSWICK QUESTION.
Berlin. Received December 11.
& movement.
The party consists of Mand
Allan and the famous Russian instramentalists Leo, Jan and Mischel Cherniavsky.
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38 the case had gone over several times; and he would ask his Lordship to fix a date.
His Lordship:Yes, this cass has gone over several times:
Mr Kong Sing Yes my friend was prepared to have it fixed for Friday,
His Lordabip-This case came up last week; your man must come back.
The hearing was fixed for Wednesday.
Sequel to Pawnshop Robbery, In the Summary Court, this On December 6 it was reported morning, before Mr Justice Com-to the police that someone by perlz the case in which thre Sun-means of a duplicate key opened Yee Shing claims $729.13 from a safe in a pawnshop at 100 Ip Ko, was mentioned.
Queen's Road Central and atole a Mr Ruse (Meeers Goldring sad quantity of jewellery and secur Buss) for the plaintiffs, said that ities. As the result of police in this case, about a fortnight enquiries an arrest was effected ago his Lordship made an order yesterday and property to the for discovery. The defendouts value of $940 recovered. It is produced a lot of books, but alleged that the man arrested would not produce the book that want to the shop to visit a friend The a.s. Eastern, of the E. and was most important, there and after announcing that A. 8.8. Co., under command His Lorpship as he got it? he was going home recreted bim- of Capt. F. Carter, arrived from Mr Ross-Louppose he has, be self in the shop and, when all Australian Porta at 3 am, to-day.has all the books except this one, was quiet, opened the safe. The Commander reports having Mr. Crowther Smith-ap- left Sydney on November 10, pear for Mr. Heywood in this case. calling at Brisbane, Townsville, Ho says the book has nothing to
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General news and an interesting article on some ancient Chinese manuscripts appear in this issue.
The Puisne Jadge to-day gave judgment in the case in which Patrick O. Potts, broker, sued li Kia-tong for $1,000-the Lang-
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TO-DAY. Victoria Theatre, 9.15 p.m. Bijou Scenic Theatre, 9.15 p.m. Cliftonian Dinner H.K. Club, TO-MORROW,
Victoria Theatre 9.15 p.m. Bijon Theatre 9.15 p.m. Kinetophone, Theatre Boyal 9.15 p.m."
Boring, Theatre Royal-9.15
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Sale of China and Curios G. P. Lammert's Sales Room-2.30p.m.
Auction Sale, cloths eto., G. P Lammerts Sales Room-11 a.m
Monday December 15 Sale Leasehold Property G. P. Lammert's Sales Room-3, p.m.
Tuesday, December 16. Auction Sale leasehold Proper tyG. P. Lammert's Salo Boom
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Wednesday, December 17,
T'ho M. C. O. team has drawn Curios-G. P. Lammert's Sale Sale of Antique Chine and with Natal,
The members of the Cabinet and In the Reichstag Dr. von Beth-Cairna, and Port Darwin. Leaving do with this esse. He says he flotilla, & Government hopper General Yin-obang end staff were mann Hellweg satisfactorily ex- the latter port on December 1, has produced: all the books in collided with her. The pumps present. President Yuan Shih-plained that it was unnecessary the Eastern arrived at Manila the case. provod ineffectual, and the crew kai's bodyguard formed two deep to waive the claim of Hanover in Sunday evening last, the 7th inst.
His LordshipYou are not were ordered on deck, perfect on the platform and the guard of order to reach & solution of the sad landed over 1,200 tons of going to rely upon it, but I sup discipline prevailing. Signals honour was composed of sailors. Brunswick question. Der. Ost, general cargo, also a fair number pose you will have it in Court?
in Peking. Lloyd.
of passengers.
Mr. Crowther Smith -I don't Fine weather and calm sesa know. prevailed throughout, and a most His Lordship-Where is Mr. enjoyable voyage was experienced Heywood? by all aboard. The vessel left Mr. Smith-In the Police Manila on Tuesday lest at 9 p.m., Court. He told me he was not and
smart trip across, going to rely on it, and it does noth that a moderate not matter. London, Resolved December 19. It is generally believed in high
Berlin, Received Dotémber 11 ced was running, made on early Mr. Russ: We are going to
Tuesday, January 6, Renter's correspondent at military circles that Li Yuan- The Ministry of War contra- appearance this morning. A good rely on it, he enga
ok and Co. Ltd., in Maritzburg states that the match hung will not stay longer than diols yesterday's tumour concern, cargo, also a large quantity of His Lordship :- You had better
liqnidation General-meeting of between the M.0.0. team and three weeks in Peking Dering troubles at Nanking-Der. refrigerator cargo, is being come to Chambers to-morrow.
A coheme is on foot in Germany hareholders, No. 6 Queen's Road Natal resulted in a draw-Reuter, Ost. Lloyd.
Ost Lloyd,
Monded.
The case was fired for Monday, to and work for the unemployed. Central-noon.
crew were taken off by 00566ly entered a carriage and drove to the Palace, where, by order of the Pr sident, he has been allo- cated apartments opposite Ocean Island, where the late Emperor Kuang-hen spent the last days of his life.
THE M.C.C. TOUR.
DRAWN GAME WITH NATAL,
“) an
NANKING TROUBLES,
AN OFFICIAL DENIAL
There is to be no Christmes
strike of postal employees.
Rooms-2,45 p.m.
Thursday, December 18 Sale of Antiqne Chind and Ourios GP Lammert's Sale Boome-2:45 pm.
The Hispano-American Bank, Madrid, has suspended payment. Tenwick