1911-08-14 — Page 7

MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 1911.

THE CHINA MAIL.

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CANTON BOMB FRANCE AND GERMANY.

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OUTRAGE.

ATTEMPT ON ADMIRAL

LI.

(From Our iron Correspondent).

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NEGOTIATIONS AT A STANDSTILL.

(CarTiONT] THE HOME STRIKES.

IMPROVEMENT IN LONDON.

Rioting in Glasgow.

(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.) | (Reuter's Service to the China Mail)

LONDON, August 13

A mesengo from Paria says the CANTON, Aug. 14

negotiations between France And Admiral Li has been wounded by Germany over the Moroccan question cmb thrown at him by Revolutionista.ars at a complete standstill.

Twenty soldiers warn injured.

FURTHER DETAILS.

(Wah Tas Fat Po's Barvice.)

CASTOR, August 13. At about 2 o'clock this afternoon Ahree queuelesa men thrare a bomb at Admiral Li Chan as he was passing

rough Sheung Moon Dai Street.

The chair in which Admiral Li was being carried was blown to pieces, and the Admiral had a very narrow escape. Bis hands and body were slightly Infared.

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More than ten of the bodyguard were more or less injured and two or three

the passers by were killed.

ADMIRAL LI CHUN.

The date of the next meeting between Herr von Kidarlin-Westchar, Gorman Minister, for Foreign Affairs, and M. Cambon, French Ambasador in Berlin, remains unfixed.

THE WOOL TRADE.

AMERICAN DUTY SCALE,

(Reuter's Servûle to the China Maż.)

LONDON, Aug. 13.

A Washington telegram states that the joint Committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives has fized the duty on raw wool at 29 per cent. ad valorem, on combed rool tops at 31 per cent., and on yaras at 39 per cent.

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THE POPE.

(Reuter's Service to the China MaŃ,)

Loxton, August 13. His Holiness the Pope passed a rest- less night. He is suffering renewed pain.

COUNTY CRICKET.

Loscos, August 13.

The fighternion's strike was settled at didnight. The inen receive percent. increase of wages and will work fan hours a day instead of twelve.

The Strike Committee immediately issued a manifesto congratulating the men on the signal victory achieved in the greatest fight of the century, and ordaring an immediate resumption of work among all sections.

Strange Sights in London. Strange scones ware witnessed in London yesterday. Food supplies wero conveyed from the docks to the markets under strong escorts of police and there- after taken to the shops in taxicabe and pantechnicons, owing to the scarcity of vans. Altogether there were 20,000 troops ready at Aldershot and other centres to proceed to London to die- tribute the food supplies, of which there is still a shortage owing to the vast quantities of perishable goods rotting at the docks, and to the lack of recent arrivals.

A feature of the strike has been the daily meetings at Tower Hill, from whence the Strike Committee issued edicis permitting the mails to run and

Guardians, etc.

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(Bruter's Service to the China Mail.) Losrow, Aug. 12.

The Boston United Irish League harg cabled to Mr. Redmond congratulating him on the passage of the Voto Bill which it describes as “a glorious victory clearing the way for Home Rule."

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CORONATION DELE- GATE'S WIFE DIES.

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Lopes, Aug. 13"

The wife of Mr Tan Jiak Kim, one of the representatives of Singapore at the Coronation, died at the Hotel Metropole last evening from uremia.

THE SOCIALIST EVIL.

PLAN TO CAPTURE RURAL ENGLAND.

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Lompos, Aug. 12.

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LONDON, August 12. Matches, commented on the 10th RAILWAYMEN DISSATISFIED

inat. resulted thu :---

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Leicestershire . Yorkshire (at Leices- tar)-win for Licestershire by an innings

and 20 runs..

Northamptonshire 7. Sussex (at North- ampton)-win for Northants by 138

rung.

Kent . Lancashire (at Canterbury Fielder'a "benefit")-win for Lanca by

9 wickets.

Worcestershire . Somerset (at Tann- ton-win for Worcestershire by seven wickets.

Hampshire 0. Gloucestershire (at

When the explosion occurred the Admiral immediately took out his revolver and despatched ous of the murderers on the spot. After this he Southampton)-drawa walked back to the Admiralty.

Warwickshire . Derbyshire (at Bir- As regards other two murderers, one mingham-win for Warwickshire by was killed by the explosion and the 165 runs. ather was arrested by the police.

A great sensation was caused by the! air amongst the people, but "the authorities took every step to maintain order.

The captire has given his name Chan King Kong and says be ie a native of Kar Ying Chau. He has admitted his guilt.

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Noto- rumour has to-day boun cir- calating in the Colony to the elect, that Admiral Li has since succumbed to his Injuries, but we learn that this is absolutely untrue. Indeed, a private telegram was received in Hongkong from the Admiral this afternoon.-Eo. C. M.)

SOUTH AFRICAN AFFAIRS.

MR BOTHA INTERVIEWED.

(Reuter's Service to the 'China Mail.)

LONDON, Aug. 13.

A LAGOS TRAGEDY.

COMMISSIONER AND PARTY

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(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.) Lapos, August 19.

A Lagos message states that the

LATER.

A new Socialist organisation has

United Socialist Propaganda League, Hazel Grafton, by Mary S. Crawford. A statement issued by, the promoters The Irresistable Husband, by Vincent

Brown. mys the objects are to link up isolated shoe, by Mre Fred Reynolds, Socialists and apply them to useful Life and Its Puppeta, by Otto Rothfeld. propaganda work without disturbing The White Peacock, by D. H. Lawrence.

Tillers of the Soil, by J. E. Patterson. their means of livelihood, and to The Legacy, by Mary S. Watts,

Socialism London, apropagate

everywhere, The Ring of Fleasure, by Paul Creswick, specially in the hitherto untouched The Garden of Resurrection, by E. Temple country districts.

The Street of To-day, by John Masefield, The Escape Agents, by C. J. Datcliffs

Hyne. The Jesuit, by Joseph Hocking. The Mazzled Ox, by Comlie Stanton and Members of the Family, by Owen Wister. The White Owl, by Kate Kara.

Though the dock strikes have been settled, there is still great unrest throughout all trades, in especially so among the railwaymen.

Four thousand goods porters from five milways in London struck yesterday, Distribution of Socialist literature is but the majority resumed, work in the to be conducted on the systematic lizes evening, partial concessions being adopted by big commercial advertisers. granted. However, the Secretary of Many Socialist leaders are supporting the Amalgamated Society of Railway the new movement, the promoters of Servants regards the outlook as grave, which disclaim competitive aims with owing to the discontent prevailing the older organisations, declaring thor among all grades of workers at the work will urge new converts to join the ing of the Conciliation Boards.

existing societies.

TRAMWAYMEN NEZT. Meetings of the LCC. tramway men held at midnight drafted demands for intrused wages and shorter hours. If these are not conceded a strike ballot is to be taken.

NORMAL CONDITIONS.

LATER

London is resuming its normal appeara Assistant District Commissioner, Mr.ance. Everywhere heavy laden waggona James, and his party have been murdered are seen, and there is great activity, at

the markets, wharves, and docks. at Forcados.

AT LIVERPOOL AND

MANCHESTER.

...

Troops and machine guns have been despatched to panish the perpetrators.

AFRICAN SHIPPING

TRADE.

LATER.

The situation is still critical at Liverpool, where riots took place last night. Shops were pillaged and the police were stoned. The latter replied with baton charges.

The gravity of the situation at Liverpool and Manchester consists in the spread of the strike from trade

GERMAN DESIGNS.

(Peuter's Service to De China Mal.) Lastos, Aug. 10. The Financial Times says that the The Rt. Hon. Louis Betha, Premier of German sizipping companies have South Africa, in an interview with a announced that they reserve to them to trade without adequate or com- Reiter representative before his do- salves the right to withdraw from the prehensible reason and the general parture for Cape Colony, said he South Africas shipping conference in anticipated great things for South Africa, order to obtain concessions in the East especially agriculturally, within the African trade which they regard as their next few years. Be warned the English special preserve.

The journal points out that a freight people, who see signs of alarm from South Africaa conditions, that they war would be serious to all concerned,

indiscipline of the men, who disregard the orders of their own leaders. PANDEMONIUM IN GLASGOW.

LONDON, August 12.

abould realise that the affairs of South but it would not alter the determination entirely suspended owing to a strike.

their services

AN ARTIST'S DEMISE.:

Africa are umanaged by two pertice who of the British companies to maintain have learned to know each other better, and need co-operation in the great problems ahear, which must be solved by South Africans alore." He declared emphatically that he was unaware of any split in the Cabinet, and cordially endorsed the recent remarks of the Hon.

(Reuter's Service to the China Mail)

LONDON, August 12.

A telegram from The Hague raporta J. B. Hertzog, Minister of Justice, that the death of M. Josef Israels, the artist. hitherto inimical elements would in

future form factors in the upbuilding of OVER THE TELEPHONE. South Africa.

NEGROE'S INSULT ENDS IN LYNCHING.

(Reuter's Service to the China Mail;)

Lotos, Aug. 12.

The tramway service in Glasgow is Fifty cars were smashed yesterday and a number of arrests made.

LONDON, August 13, The rioters at Glasgow placed stones on the tramrails, smashed windows, board ed the cars and pulled of the trolleys from the "live" wires. Some sat on the rails and defied the motorment to drive over them.

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Loypos, Aug. 12. The Congress of Trade Union Workers opens on September 2, with tremendous programme for debate. - Among the proposals, is one by the London Glass Blowers, who, realising

that militarism and the existence of a standing Army constitute a menace to popular liberty, are of opinion that the time has arrived for the institu-

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However, the several did not think that she was bound to taks events were keenly contested and good part in every way, and as her Rest might sport was witnessed. One of the most not be called upon to participate in a part. Mixed with Clifford-Wilkinson's original, and only genuin interesting features of the evening was the sular war it was better to leave the chief

Declaration. running header from the springboard and partner to negotiate in regard to the there was bus little difference as regards points in the several competitors. Each had three tries and Logan and Souza tied for Grst place and in the two nabuoquent triar Logan was awarded the honours but the

decision was not a popular onu decision was not a popular one.

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LADIER NOMINATION 1st T. Lagain, nominated by Miss Taylor: 2nd F. E. Tata. nominated by Mra Onia.

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Mr. Botha said he had closely studied the immigation systems of other Domin ions, and had also discussed the Salvationist system with General Booth. Be favoured immigration, but first must

A negro was arrested at Farmersville to-day, but the service has been again. L. Raza: 2nd F. K. Tain. make sure that people new practically starving in South Africs were able to in Texas for insulting a white woman partially stopped owing to the violence earn & living. Il people come to Bonth over the telephona. Moba stormed the of the strikers. Africa "he mid, "they must be selected guo! in which he was imprisoned and agriculturists." Regarding the mail lynched him- contract, he said he was able to

discuss the details, but emphasised the THE PERSIAN SITUATION. fact that there was no question of giving- -The contract to a foreign line of

steamers.

The Hon. D. P. Graf, Minister of Pablio Works and Posts and Telegraph, who was interviewed by Reuter, said in

DIVIL WAR LOOKS SERIOUS,

(Reuter's Service to the China Mac) LUNDO, Aug. 12. From Teheran it is reported that the

RUNNEO HEAD & FLOM SPRISANDARD. 1st T. Logan 2nd M. A. B. Bous

Replying to a question from Mir E. L. Batchelor as to whether there was nay probability of an agreement in regard to ships, Sir Edward Gray, Secretary of State the conversion of merchantmen into war for Foreign Affairs, pointed out that Germany was the chief opponent of such an agreement, and Britain was in a small minority in regard to the matter.

The municipality of Lyon has imposed & tax of 10 Inon per head upon marri- agen ble bachelors, and 5 per cent on rente over £10 per month, the proceeds to go to wards a fand in aid of large families

Several parties, we understand, wors TAM RACK-1st Logan's tome, co-out turtle turning last - wick-and, ‹ kut we only hear of one having had any luck," DISASTROUS FIRE AT Png T. Logan, L. E. Lammert, A. V

Betron, E. L. Bragi, B. W. Bradbury. 2nd This party captured one large tartis, Witchall's team, comprising R. C. Witehall, reported to weigh over 300, pounds, and L. C. Bouza, R. Carvalho, TE Chunnutt, H. Eckhardt,

HANANG

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(Wah Te Tai Po Service.)

SHAXCEL, August 13,

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It is reported that his lieutenant, Bardar Assad, has captured Serman, 120 miles north-east of the capital,

Salared Dowish is marching towards

Hamadan

The outbreak was got under control on the morning of the following day,

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