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MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 1911-

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WORLD'S BIGGEST IS FRANCE AND GERMANY.

BATTLESHIP.

LAUNCHED TO ARGENTINE. (Beuter Service to the China Mail) CV JoNDON, Aug. 28.

The Argentine battleship Reiradavin has been launcted at Quincy, Massachu

#ette.

She is the largest battleship in the world, having a length of 585 feet and -a tonnage of 25,800 toria.

She is the first foreign warship built in American yards for years.

JAPANESE SEALING SHIPS HELD UP

·BY RUSSIAN WARSHIPS.

(Reuter's Servies to the China MaZ) LONDO, Aug. 28, Nine Japanese sealing ships were met by Russing men-of-war in the Behring Sea and all their rifles and

al-hunting gear were confiscated.

THE WOOL AND COTTON

TARIFF.

PRESIDENT TAFT'S

INTENTIONS.

(Reuler's Serries to the China Mail.)

Loston, Aug. 27.. President Taft, speaking at Seamirton' Massachusetts, said that when the Tariff Board issued ita repert on wool and cetton in December he would recommend to Congress the revision of both schedules. TRAWLING IN JAPAN,

GRIMSBY FISHERMEN

ENGAGED.

(Reuter's Service to the China Mgil)

LONDON, August 27,

Japaness agenta have bought four Grimsby susam trawlers and have enga ged Grimsby shermen to introduce their methods of trawling into Japan.

A DAYS FLIGHT.

Reuter's Service to the China Mail)

Lomox, August 27.

At Chalons-en-Marne, Halles fiew 750 miles in 15 hours, winning the Michelin -Cup for the longest flight made in ope

day.

THE BLACK PERIL.

HOPES OF A SETTLEMENT.

(Reuter's Service to the China Mail)

Losnoy, August 28. Reuter's learns that the ors of "con-

Tersations" concerning Morsece will be succeded past week by what may be and Germany knowing what is likely to regarded as negotiations, both France be cffered and given in return.

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LONDON, August 27.

The French Press is optimistic re- garding the latest Franco-German negotiations. It is believed that Ger- many is not yet antimly satisfied with France's offer of compensation, but it is boped that the differences will soon disappear..

FRENCH PREMIER RE-ECHOES LLOYD-GEORGE,

LONDON, Aug. 28. The Premier, M. Caillaus, speaking at Sarthe, said the whole efforts of France were directed to the maintenance of peace, but it must be a honourable peace safeguarding the dignity and the rights of France.

SPANISH FORCES ATTACKED.

-A body of Mours atucked a Spanish surveying party at Melilla, killing four

soldiers.

LATER

JAPANESE POLITIOS,

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THE CHINA MAIL.

SPORTING.

The Harbour Race.

In answer to correspondents, wo would like to state that the swimming ran across the harbour for the cups presented by the propriators of the Chikn Mail, Ltd., is open to all-comers, whether they are niemBara of a locul dub or not. The course will be from the Police Pier, Korben, to the Praya wall between. Murmy Fler and the

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"TIMES" ON THE SITUATION.... (Reuter's Service to the China Mail)V.

LONDON, Aug. 22

signation of Count Kataura was perhaps The Times says that though the ro inevitable, the change in the premiership

may

Count Katsura directed the policy of be regarded with some anxiety

Japan with conspicuous success, and his successor, though possessing many brilliant gifts, lacks his experience.

The Times urges the Salonji Ministry, if it wishes to achieve success at the elections, to devote its energies to financial reform

TOKYO OPINION.

Toxro, Ang. 98. Rumour is current to the effect that a new Cabinet is to be formed on the 5th or 6th of September.

It is believed that Beron Dchids, formerly Ambassador to America, will be Minister for Foreign Affairs.

The leading politicians are busily engaged exchanging visits.

Marquis Saionji is not in town yet.

ROUND-THE-GLOBE RECORD.

(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.)

*LONDON, Aug. 27.

Under the suspices of Paris journals a man named Jagara Schmidt has complet The newspapers in Paris and Berlined a tour round the world in 30 days, are sanguine of a settlement aan result of which is a record. the renewal of the Franco-German con- versations. They agree in balieving that if Germany will concede to France a free band in Morocco the only question remaining is the extent of territorial compensation to Germany in the Congo.

Eneasiness is expressed in Madrid at j the prospect of France obtaining a Pro- tectorate in Morocco.

THE WRECK OF THE FIFESHIRE.

RESCUES BY FRENCH

STEAMER

(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.}

LONEOS, August 27:

LYNCHING IN THE STATES.

EIGHT ARRESTS.

(Beuter's Service to the China Max) LANDON, Aug. 27. The authorities at West Chester, Pennsylvania, have arrested eight men and boys in connection with the lynching of a negra at Coatesville.

The victim while trying to escape was

́Saturday's Gymkhana.

poned a week, came off on Saturday afternoon in gloriously bright and sunny The fourth gyukxham moeting, poet

in the san was like going through a furnace. though oxtremely hob, weather, Riding out

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The attendance was good though the crowd lacked it usual enthusiasm, probably account of the Fent. The racing was excellent, some exciting frishes on fast course producing fast times. FIVE FURLONGE FLAT RACE, MrT. S. Forrest's Alacrity, 154 lbs. 5 be

poulty (Mr Cogg) 1 Mr Hickman's Rafles, 159

(Mr David) Capt. H. K Hughes Tickey, 155 The,

(Ne Jarroia) 3 Mr AL. D. Biphop's Sonny Jin, 152 The

(Mr.Seth) 0 Mr Evelyn's Mustard, 155 lba 3r Elis Kadoorio's Matchless Chief,

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THE GEMANA ST.--One Mile, Mr H. F. White's Lachine, 19 the... Mesars Hughes and Jervois' Favonius, Mr Hickman's Kerry 146 loa (ir David) 3

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146 lbs (Mr Seth) From a good start Lachine took the lead and, making the pace, led all the way round, finishing in the croditable time of 2.08. Brushwood Boy got away second but was These three led the field til: entering the overtaken by Glengarry at the mile post. straight. Faronius and Kerry then came

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The Messageries Maritimes steamer Adour reports having picked up s drifting bant in which were a number

(Reuter's Service to the China Marl.) A GRAVE QUESTION. of the crew and passengers of the sa

LONDON, August 27. Fifeshire on the evening of the wreck LONDON, Aug. 97," The officers said there were three other wires that at a banquet given in His Banter's correspondent at Wellington The recrudescence of lynching in the boats drifting and the Adour searched honour, Bir Joseph Ward, the Premier, TERKE QUALIZES OF United States, coupled with "black for three days and rescued another with stated that it would be almost as cheap Mr H. P. White's Lochino, 160 lb peril incidents in South Africa, is at twenty-seven persons on board in an ex to have a per capita contribution to the Mr Gedge's The Worm, 158 15

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Mr Downtam's Chibby, 150 lb

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THE WELSH LABOUR RIOTS.

TO DESTROY AERO-

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NEW AMERICAN NAVAL GUK. (Reuter's Service to the China Mail)

LOSTON, Aug. 27.

JEWS SUFFER BADLY,

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Lowdon, August 27, Owing to the attack on Jews in South Wales numbers of Jewish refugees have arrived at Cardiff, having endurednoval experiments have been made with considerable suffering and been

ons pounder (?) gan to destroy frightened for their lives..

aeroplanca.

The rioting at Bargoed and Gilfach ontinues. It is described as a guerilla warfare against the police and the infantry.

Two Jewish, shops were burned at Senghenydd.

The Telegraph'e special correspondett, ss the result of a lengthy inquiry, says that the tales of extortion are absolutely devoid of truth,

LABOUR D'MONSTRATION

TAILS.

LATER.

åta. Labourite meeting held at Trafalgar Square it was resolved to protest against the Government employ- ing military during strikes. The demonstration was poorly attended and there was considerable dissension. MOTOR MISHAPS.

A RACING DISASTER.

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Lormer, August 27.

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A Washington dispatch states that

It proved accurate to a height of 10,000 feet at an angle of 25 degrees.

CINEMATOGRAPH FIRE.

20 PEOPLE TRAMPLED TO -DEATH.

(Reuter's Service to the China Masl.) LONDON, August 37.

A fire broke out in a ciosmatograph theatre.at Cannonebary, Pennsylvania. The audiance became paric-stricken and there was a despenis fight for life at the exito.

Twenty-fire people were trampled to death and many injured.

"Given co-operation," he added, "we might have an impregnable system of defence which would compel our com- petitors to recognise that we are the permanent masters of the seas."

HOME ORICKÉT.

(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.) LONDON, Aug. 27,' by ten wickets.

Kent beat Yorkshire at Canterbury

Middlesex beat Hampshire at Lord's by an innings and 107 runs.

Surrey beat Sussex at Brighton by eight wickets.

Worcester by 187 runs.

Lancashire drew with Leicestershire at Manchester.

Worcestershire beat Somerset

The All-Indians drew with Glouces tershire at Bristol.

THE CANADIAN ELECTIONS.

LADIES NOMINANDS. These furlongs, Mr C. J. Anton's James, nominated by. Miss Edwards, 187 1.5lb penalty

(Mi Geg) 1

Mr Hickman's Raffles flominated by

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by Miss Haake, 1521h. (Mr David) 2 a Major W M. Withycombe's Tregos,

nominated by Mrs Withycombe." Mr M D. Bishop's Sonny Jim, nomi

152 To.

(Owner) 3 bited by Mrs Bishop, 152 lb.

(Owner) 0 Mr H. A Law's The Ramp, nominated by Miss Shelton Hooper, 1lb.

(Mr Jerroia) Capt N.

Mallinson's Baluchi Quiet, no minated by Mrs Hamillion to 16. 2 lb. over...(Mr Collis Brown) Mr Evelyn's Mastard, nominated by Mre Shellin, 1591b...{(Mr Lawin), Mr H. Humphrey's Seawood, nominated by Mra H. Humphreys, Elba

(Owner) 0 LONDON, August 27.

Burgeon W. H. Hastings Authendolly,

nominated by Mru atinge, 1591be -Reuter's correspondent at Ottawa tale-

(Owner) grupha that the Canadian electoral

Jamos got the load at the start and held campaign has been narrowed down to a lenged but neither dis Inced Janses it all the way. Tregon and Ralles chat straight party fight there being Rafles Was Second and Tregos third. are opposed to Remiprocity practically no Liberal candidates who Seaweed three Mr Humphreys at the stars he came in bleeding profusely from nose and mouth but wis not seriously hurt.

Time-44.4/5. secs.

A STRAIGHT PARTY FIGHT. (Reuter's Service to the China Mail)

AVIATION IN INDIA MILITARY PRECAUTIONS. (Reuter's Service to the China Mail)

Loxook, Aug. 27. Reuter's correspondent at Simla states defeated. that for military reasons the Govern- ment of India is introducing a Bill establishing a system of licenses in

In an automobile race at Elgin, order to control the aviation industry

Illinois, Mr Buck was travelling at the and to empower the Government to

Sir Wilfrid Laurier will retire if

"MYSTERY SHIPS.":

TWO STEAMERS SEIZED IN ENGLAND..

Tate of 65 miles an hour when the cartake over private airships in times of (Reuters Service to the China Mail)

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The chauffeur was crushed to death and Bir Back has also succumbed to the injuries he received.

TEN KILLED IN DURHAM,

Lopox, Angust 27,

A runaway motor bmke with thirty- three passengers on board ma away at Consett in Durham and collided with a tyse. The motor was asked to atoms, ten people were killed, and several wore

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AMERICAN TRAIN DISASTER

LONDON, August 20

NAVAL NEWS.

H.M.S. Sandpiper has proceeded to Mocne for a for days.

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