The
Longkong Telegraph.
(ESTABLISHED 1881.)
Copyright, 1913 by the Proprietor.
WEATHER FORECAST
FAIR. Barometer 30.22
December 29, 1913,
Temperature a.m. 56. p.m. 65
Humidity
2679,"晚主初二十年开
TELEGRAMS.
THE JAPANESE FAMINE.
TERRIBLE DISTRESS,
1
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79, 57
TELEGRAMS.
MONTREAL'S PLIGHT.
A WATER FAMINE,
836 PER ANNUM,
SINGLE COPY, 10 CENTS
December 27, 1912,
Temperature a.m. 66, p.m. 59, Humidity
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70,88
MONDAY,
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DECEMBER
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29,
1913.
一拜叠 號九廿月二十英油街
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TELEGRAMS.
INDIAN CONGRESS.
· A WORTHY APPEAL.
THE TEST MATCH.
ENGLAND GOING STRONG.
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London. Recolved December, 29. Reuter's correspondent Tokyo states that the famine reported on the 23rd. inat. is the worst since 1889.
The orops are not a thousandth part of their normal yield, and the fisheries have also failed.
Parents are selling their daugh- ters, who are arriving in batches at Tokyo for shipment abroad or for entrance into the Yoshiwara. The Government is devoting $600,000 sterling for relief.
THE LEEDS SARIKE,
HOPE AND DESPAIR.
London. Received December 27. The Leeds Corporation declara that the strike is practically at an end. Hundreds of gasworkers and Boavengers have returned to their duties.
London Received December 28.
At a meeting of the Leeds strikera at midnight it was re- solved to continue the struggle. It was declared that the gas workers who had signed on had now changed their minds,
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London. Received December 17.
Reuter's Montreal correspond- eat states that a water famine in the city, owing to an accident to the Municipal plant, is expected to last a week. The hospitals are buying tone of aerated water, and the poor are using melted snow. Bread has been imported from other cities.
H
Hospital Suffering.
Londen. Received December 29, Router's correspondent at Mon- traal states that there is mach suffering in the hospitals owing. to the water famine, which com- pole the shutting down of the beating appliances. Surgical operations have also had to be postponed.
Hundreds of people are idle owing to the closing of factories and there is great anxiety regard ing the danger of fira.
BISLEY.
NEW PLANS RESENTED.
London. Received December 27. The newspapers state that the War Office proposals to modify the Bisley programme in accord- ance with Service regulations in causing dissatisfaction.
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London, Received December 28, Router's Johannesburg córres- pondent states that the Test Match was resumed in very fine weather.
England had knocked up the big total of 317 for 2 (Relf 63, Rhodes ant out 143, Meal not out 73) when the day's play cenged.
FRENCH FINANCE.
MORE MONEY WANTED.
London. Ressired December 28,
The Indian Congress at Karachi has passed a resolution protest ing against the treatment of
Indians in South Africo.
Speakers vehemently claimed citizenship of the Empire. They cat future of India with the had a strong belief in the politi
harmonious working of the various communities.
| THE BUSSIAN PROPOSAL. BRITAIN AND GERMANY.
EXCHANGE OF VIEWS,"
[Ostasiatischer Lloyd Bervice.).
A DISSENTIENT NOTH.
[Ortoniatischer Lloyd Sergica;
Berlin. Received December 24.
of
The Novos Vremya, discussing the proposed withdrawal Russian troops, declares that it is necessary for them to remain for the protection of the Ingation in Peking and the railway.
Germany's Resolve,
Berlin. Received December 23,
NEWS FOR BUSY MEN.
TELEGRAMS,
CONDENSED."
In the Test match England haa scored 317 for 2 wickets.
Berlin. Recolved December 26. ihe news circulating in the.
The famine in Japan is the press of impending fresh Anglo- worst experienced since 1869. German negotiations regarding the colonisa is incorrect.
ABYSSINIA.
ENGLISH HOPES.
Berlin, Rocolved December 24.
The Leeds strikers hold a meet-
The French Government's financial policy has been severely attacked in the Senate.
Prayers for the preservation of peace in Ireland were used in many London churches yesterday,
There has been however an exchange of diplomatio views 10g at which it was resolved to regarding Asia and Africa, which continue the struggle. The German Government has has resulted in draft proposals, complied with China's wishes the conclusion of which is indie- The proposer of the resolution regarding the withdrawal of pensable.-Der. Qat. Lloyd, said that the Moghul Emperors foreign troops from Chibli. It ie saw a vision of a United India. expected that the other govern- They ought to realise this under ments concerned will give the the aegis of British rule. He proposal favourable considera- appeal for the misundereandinge ion-Der. Ost. Lloyd. · of the past to be forgotten." London Received D::ember 28. Router's Paris correspondent The Congress also passed a re- says the Minister of War has in- solution affirming that the India formed the Finance Committee Council should be composed part- that owing to delay in the finan-ly of nominated and partly of cial arrangements, the money elected members-a total of nine, voted for the building of barracks the elected members not to exceed to accommodate the extra levies one-third the total; also that the under the Three Years Service salary of the Secretary of State Act had been already exhausted, should be placed on the English and he has asked the Committed estimates. to authorise him to proceed with the construction and, to allow other expenses conne ted with the Three Years' Service Act without waiting for the voting of further oredits.
Government Policy Attacked..
London. Received December 29,
The War Office may organise a Reuter's Paris correspondent London. Received December 20.
Territorial meeting in opposition states that in the Senate, M. Ribot Leeds was again in partial darkness last night owing to the Bisley if their proposals are vehemently attacked the Govern ment financial policy. He do abortness of the gas supply and not accepted.
olared that the Loan could not be ita poor quality.
delayed indefinitely, proached M. Caillaux for acting rather as a party leader than 68 a financier......
FRENCH POLITICS,
A NEW MOVEMENT.
London. Received December 27.
WINTRY WEATHER.
SNOWSTORMS AT HOME,
London. Recolved December 28,
RARE STAMPS.
SOLD FOR £20,000.
INDIAN VICEROYALTY.
UNFOUNDED RUMOURS..
London. Received Docember 29." The Times says that rumours
ST. PETERSBURG AFFAIRS,
The announcement of King Mezelik's death is now thought to be authentic.
When the Orastian Diet opened, a dispute as to the date of the next meeting caused the wildest scenes.
Berlin. Received December 24, The rumours regarding the England expresses the hope Snowstorms are being experi resignation of M. Kokoftzeff, the that, under the policy of King encod in Scotland, Wales and the Russian Premier, are thought Menelik's successor, Abyssinia Midlands and tempestuous weath- to bo unfounded. The resigna- will be able to secure peaceful or on the coasts. tion of 'M. Delcasge, the French development on independentlines Ambassador to St. Petersburg, in which is indispensable to the not confirmed.
British position on the Nile.- Der. Ost. Lloyd.
Berlin, Recolved December 28,
Regarding the German Military Mission to Turkey, M. Sassanoff the Russian Minister for Foreign Affairs, bas_requested M. Del- casse, the French collaboration with Russia bofore his departure.
have been revived during the last for Paris.-Ost. Der. Lloyd. few days that Lord Kitobcher will shortly replace Lord Hard- inge in the Viceroyalty of India,
CHINESE RAILWAYS,
AN IMPORTANT LINE,
Berlin, Received December 24i The Frankfurt Gazette points out the utility of the projected
from Koumi to:
bat the Cairo correspondent of THE INDIAN OUTRAGE. railway lina and
M. Cailloux, replying, explained the financial situation. He stated
the Times has "the beatuuthority"
for stating that the rumours are absolutely unfounded,
TER.
Berlin. Received Disember 24.
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The collection of British stamps belonging to the late Earl Craw- ford has been sold to Mr. W. S Sparrow for the sum of £20,000.
A Montreal telegram says that s water famine, which was caused by an aooldent to the Municipal plant, is expected to last for a week.
The Powers have agreed to
Itohaufn, Toinenfu and Shansi. accept Sir Edward Grey's propce. Such a line will be of vital ical to postpone Greek evacuation The outrage on the Indian mail portance to Tsingtau, the de- of territories allotted to Albania train between Calcutta and Pesha-velopment of which is in the till January 14," war is a sign of the growing interests of China.-Der. Ozt, DISAS-lawlessness of the Pathan frontier Lloyd.
A STARTLING SEQUEL.
London Reuelved December 20.. Reuter's correspondent
st
tribe.
The band of robbers, one hun! dred strong, killed thr officials and were then driven off by ärm ed passengers. The object of the attack was cash, but it was frustrated because the money was. received too late to be sent on by the train.-Ost. Der, Lloyd.
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There have been snowstorms that there was a deficit of 794 THE CHRISTMAS in Scotland, Wales, and the Mid-million franes, while the Budget lands, and the weather has been for 1915 would show & deficit of very tempestuous on the coasts 450 millions, not including the Renter's Paris. correspondent Nevertheless, the East Coast Morcecan expendituro. Extra- states that, at the invitation of herring fleet have made record ordinary military exrenditure MM Briand and Millerand and catches, and people in the fishing would exceed the estimate: The othera, 105 Republican Senators towns are working day and night. first estimate of 420 millions for Calumet, U.S.A., states that Mr. the renewal of armaments and Moyer, President of the Western and Deputies met on Friday
increased to 920 millions, and Federation of Miners, who assert evening and decided to form a
new burden of 500 millions-masted that the opponents of the Federation, coalessing with the
be faced, of which the ILoome strike were responsible for the Moderate Republicans; with the
Tax would supily 100 millions Christmas tree disaster, whereby SALT ADMINISTRATION, object of carrying out an active
franca, while for the remainder 80 people, mostly women and propaganda on behalf of national
the favoured classes would have ohildren,lost their lives, has been defence and social reform.
Peking, Received December 28, to make sacrifices.
deported from Miobigan for or.
A Presidential edict has been dering the miners' familiee not to published ro the Salt Gabelle accept the foods raised by the and the sole of salt. Citizens' Relief Committee.
The country is to be divided Beuter's correspondent at Mil-into two large salt districts from waukee says that Mr. Moyer when which a revenue of $2.50 per 1001 passing en route to Chicago de catties is expected. The Nor- clared that a score of men attack thern district will start on 1st ed him at Calumet, beat him on January next and the Southern The death is announced of the head with a revolver, which district in 1915.-Der. Ost. Lloyd, London. Received Doconiblr 27. General Grodekoff, formerly Gowent off wounding him in the Mr. Jay Gould has challengod vernor of the Amur region and neck, dragged him through the the tennis champion, Mr. G. F. Commander of the Russian troops streets, and put him on board a Covey, and the match is arranged in the Far East. He was the train. to take place in Philadelphia in hero of the famous ride to Herst March.
M. Briand, in the course of a speech, announced his intention of instituting a campaign in the
country.
SENTRY EXXED AT.
-Londen. Resolved December 28. Reuter's correspondent at Strassburg says a civilian fired two shots at a contry at the Castle Barracks and escaped.
Londos. Resolved December 29. Reuter's correspondent at Strassburg states that the affair was the result of a juvenile prank.
ALABANIA.
London. Received December 28, The British stampa in the collection of the late Earl of Crawford have been sold to an Englishman (a Mr. Sparrow) for £20,000.
TENNIS CHALLENGE.
OBITUARY.
GENERAL GRODEKOFF,
London Beceived December 28,
in 1878.
Bouter's correspondent at Chi- cago states that Mr. Moyer has been admitted to hospital suffer- ing from a bullet wound in the
Admiral Douglas, London. Received Decembar 28. The death is announced of shoulder. LONG BANK HOLIDAY.Admiral Sholto Douglas.
[The deceased entered the
Londor. Received December 28.
I in declared in Mexico City Royal Navy in 1847; served in bat the Bank Holiday decreed by Obina, then in the Baltic (Russian War) and returned to China
LORD BURNHAM.
DECISION OF THE POWERS. President Huerta will be extend-where he served from 1857 to 1858. CELEBRATES 80th BIRTHDAY.
have accepted Bir
ed to 60 days.
*
He also served in the West Const of Africa 1860-64; slave trade captured and liberated over 2,000 slaves.]
M. VEDRINES FLIGHT. blockade, and
London. Received December 29. Reater's correspondent Rome reports that the Tribuna says the Powera and the Triple
London. Received December 28, Alliance
Renter's correspondent ot Edward Grey's proposal to Jerúsalem says M. Vedrines, who' postpone the Greek evacuation of je attempting a flight to Cairo, the forritories allotted to Albania has arrived at Jeffa. till Jenuary 14, 87
BOXING.
ANOTHER FRENCH SUCCES2,
· London. Récelved Dogamber 29,
The Frenchman Ledoux defeat-
INDIAN TRAIN CUTRAGE.
FRANCE AND JAPAN.
MONGOLIAN MISSION.
Berlin, Received December 25. The Mongolian onvoys to St. Petersburg have started for home, Russia has promised to assist Mongolia with a loan of three million roubles, but bas declined
ARMENIA
"PENDING REFORMS,
Berlin. Roceived December 28, The German and Russian Ambassadors in Constantinople have conferred with the Grand Vizier regarding Armenian rem forme, with favourable' results.
The newspapers state that the proposals of the War office to modify the Bisley programme in accordance with service regular tions is causing dissatisfaction.
NEWS.
The booking for to-night's band concert in good, and a fine programme is promised.
The Grand Vizier will now elaborate reform plans in con- ! The first part of a review of formance with German and the year's happenings appears Russian wishes.-Der, Ost. Lloyd. to-day in the form of an extra.
P. E. FRIEDRICH.
IN COLLISION AT GENOA.
The points of the griffins and other ponies, for the coming races, are discussed in this issue.
Berlin. Received December 26. The N.D.L. 8.s. Prinz Eitel
General news appears on page Friedrich (on her homeward 3 to-day and Log book on page 6 passage from Hongkong) collided
at Genoa with the sailing ship Andreino. The latter was mak but ber crew were saved. The Pribz Eitel Friedrich proceeded on her voyage to Bremen.-Der Ost, Lloyd.
NEW N.D.L. STEAMERS.
Berlin. Received December 25, The Norddeutscher Lloyd has to apply Mongolia with arme.ordered three freight steamers, Ost. Der. Lloyd.
cach of twelve 'thosand tons, for their Fur Eastern service.-Der.
London, Received Decembar 20 HONOURED BY AUSTRIA. Ot. Lloyd. All illuminated address bearing 253 signatures, representative
SUBMARINE INSPECTION
Herlin. Received December 24, An order emanating direct from
Berlin Recolved December 25. of the Press of Great Britain and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has Dr. von Jagow, the German the Empire, was presented to received the Grand Cross of the Lord Burnham, principal pro-Prussian Crown. Herr Zimmer Admiral Tirpitz institates an in- prietor of the Daily Telegraph, man, the Under Secretary of State dependent inspection for sub- on the occasion of his sighteita at the Foreign Othee: has received marines at Kiel-Der. Ost, diLoy. London. Received December 29. birthday, at his residence, Hall the Star of the Red Enale with The French Chamber has Barn. adopted the Bill authorising the Lord Northelifle, proprietor of oak wreath and swords.-Der. A
Ost, Lloyd. Rou er's Delhi, correspondent construction of a pow Embassy at the Daily Mail, read the Address.
Tokyo. saya the search for the train rob- bers has been abandónað, end the troops have been withdrawn,
SPRINTING RECORD.⠀
London. Received December 23,
PRAYERS FOR IRELAND,
London. Recotred Dacember 20.
GERMAN NAVAL FRENCH ARMY PAY.
MOVEMENTS.
London, Bevelved December 29,
Berlin, Roccived December 28. Reuter's Paris (correspondent One fourth of the German high ed the Welshman Billy BoysOD London, Received December 28, The prayers sanctioned by the states that the Sente Line an- ses fleet is on the North Son the latter giving up in the At Cardiff the Australian Bishop of London for the pre-animously agreed to the Bill station together with the first seventh round, in a contest for the sprinter Donaldson broke Hut servation of peace in Ireland were increasing the pay of officers and squadron and cruisers, Bantam-weight Championship of ohens' record for the furlong by used in many London churches non commissioned officers in the second and third equadrons are
half a yard, in 21188cs, Europe at Cardiff,
on the Baltic-Der. Ost. Lloyd. Army, yesterday.
The
PRINCE'S residence.
Berlin. Received December 24. The Princely couple of Wied, whose castle was recently par- tially destroyed by fire, take up residence at Darazzo next month. -Der. Qst. Lloyd. MEXICAN BANK CLOSES
Berlin. Resolved December 24, The Banco de Londres in Mexi
oo has closed its doors and looke for assistance-Dar. Ost, Thoyd,
DON'T FORGET,
TO-DAY,
Victoris Theatre, 9.15 p.m. Bijou Scenio Theatre, 9.15)
TO-MORROW.
Victoria Theatre 9.15 p.m. Bijou Theatre 9.15 p.m.
Wednesday December 31. Kowloon Dock Ball-9 p.m.. Friday January 2 Taikoo Club Ball-8.45 p.m. Monday January 5. Peak School Opens.
Tuesday, January 8.
G. Fenwick and Co. Ltd., in liquidation General meeting of shareholders, No. 5, Queen's Rood Central nocn.
Friday January 9, Volunteers go into Camp. Friday January 16.... Engineers Ball, City Hall,-
Saturday January 17. Entries C
close for Hongkong
Races.
Monday January 26,
Chinese New Year.