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TUBEDAY MARCH 12, 1912

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THE COAL STOPPAGE. THE CHINESE REPUBLIC,

ISSUE IN THE BALANCE.

·YUAN SHIH KATH AIMS:

(Reutar's Service to the China. Mail)|(Router's Service to the China Mail)

LONDON, March 11.

Loxos, March 11.

said he would endeavour faithfully to develop the Republic and increase the welfare of the country, and cement all five races in one strong nation. He announced that he would retire when the National Assembly appoints a per manent President.

Further

WING

THE CHINA MAIL

"Chutan, ta' whicik' we

there has beon fghting

of the district around.

tronble, anticipated

the paity itself. Laat Thursday,

Peace in the coal crisis depends upon In his speech at the ceremony of pre-appears, there was fighting on the railway the result of a meeting of the Mizer's sidential inauguration. Yuan Shih-kai Federation in London to-night to discuss the Government's invitation to a round table conference and the minimum wage

ADRASTIC ACTION PROBABLE

"Meanwhile demands for drastic action are becoming more-insistent. It will undoubtedly be taken immediately if the conference to-morrow proves fruitless;

It is calculated that three miliona sterling in wages have already been Host outside the mining industry..

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EFFECT ON TRADE UNIONS,

The Trade Unions are obliged to pay increasingly large sums to workles soma are faced with members, and bankruptcy.

LATER.

Indications are forthcoming that the pressure on the Trades Unions is begin ning to be felt. According to the

ROUTING OUT CHINESE TROOPS.

The correspondent of the London Daily Mall at Tentsin states that the Inniskillinga, will rdarch out at dawn to apprebend all Chic, soldiers within the limits of the Concessions and have arders to shoot resisters. C

THE DASH TO THE

POLE

FURTHER INGROSSING

DETAILS.

fighting had troben

and that it was all dotlined" fa:öne

deal of firing, and saw a number of soldiere

mense

scriptions H

Our Dispensing Department

lly stocked with Drugs and Chemicals, including the most

the town. It continued releas orth of Canton, and so threatening and day, but we were in no ed intefered dangerous did, it become that the trufu Chinees ribosts marad of one with, on board. During list: “night) two dared not pass through the une offre but steamer and several werchips.

Dg dif Honam had to retam by the aty, though apparent Spit, while suure smalla hefts patrolled up ly things were quieter the day following-

And down, all night. We heard a good recently discovered and is under The trouble arose in Gatos, as it but fisting about, but nothing uns nor us the Supervision of a arisen in other places, are the sun alt and the thesmet, Info, at ber thorities deciding to disband the pirate hour this renting soldiers" and when disbanding them to Asked if the trophie was now all inished, PHARMACEUTICAL take away their rifles and ammunition, the person interviewed mid he tried to In this particular case, it soams that it some information this morning but whe¦ tnebin, to obtaine: Maything the Weichow bops who are being dis- definite man kichik was all over and banded, and as them were previously Hale other mid 34. Whe better than robbers and pirates, they are not unfamiliar with warfare on a small sole and no determined to conist the dis-

bendment orders unless they are allowed informa

| cibe

who

Compar

to arrange the disposal of their rides as has been recefred Canton County they thought beat-which, of course new row: quiat," sad - then

thall everything to keep them to themselves This is the

trouble has been settled by the katharisión crux of the whole strife.

Agreeing to pay the men so much anch on the return of their rifles. The passanger the Bund where the trouble was won borta are now rotárning to that quirier of

There has in the past few days boen a good deal of sniping in various parts of the city

and the tide of restloseness seems to have sat in from the cant and spread tawanda). the west." It is reported that the resist-ra large'y took up positions on the mods of the houses, and from this vantage ground they were able to down any of the regular troops daring to expose themselves. It is. impossible to any with any approach to In an interview with the correspond-truth how many have been killed and ent of the London Daily Chronicle at wounded, but the situation yesterday was Hobart, Captain Amundsen supplied certainly very threatening if not actually some interesting supplementary details dangerous. H. B. M's Consul ordured away the members of the Wesleyan Minisz,

LONDON, March 11.

Standard the man's lenders consider anReuter's Service to the China Mail) Onbending attitude in regard to a fixed minimum schedule to be no longer tenable.

THE GERMAN SITUATION.

It is now certain that 200,000 German of his dash to the Pola. The Expedition whose premises are within the zone of ärr,

miners strike to-day, but it is expected that the stoppage will be short-lived..

SHIPPING DISJOINTED.

LATER.

Shipping is everywhere becoming

Core and more idle.

There are 200,000 fous lying on the Tyne, and advantage is being taken of the Hall to get the vessels into proper trim.

The mailings of the liners St. Paul And Oceanic from Southampton have been cancelled.

The big industrial concerns ars animaly awaiting to-night's meetings.

If the meeting results unfavourably, the line to the colonies which have hitherto been unaffected beyond the ardering of the exercise of the strictest economy, will be compelled to consider Baiting their services.

TRAFFIC CONCESSIONS. The polics have authorised the trains In London to carry 15 and the bases Are person in excess of the regulation

number.

.MINERS AGREE.

first travelled fifteen miles in five hours, spent two hours eating and rested the remaining seventeen. This resting they found too long, so they marched the same distance in six hours, fed two and slept six. Then they breakfasted Fand started ancy. An average of twenty miles daily was attained during the latter part of the journey towards the Pole. A height of 16,000 feet was sometimes reached. The altitude of the Pole itself is 10,500 f.

and Miss Britton has brought her school of sixty-three girls to Hongkong. They were fetched from the premises and taken

board B.M.S. Moorhen, which was kindly seat to see that they were moved infoty, and then transferred to one of the river steamers.

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As we state yesterday, the morning express min from Kowloon was hung up some miles outside Canton, & telegram having been received from the manager

of the Chinuse section to the effect that

heavy fighting was taking place near the

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yesterday.

SPORTING.

Kasing.

FIRST GYMKHANA MERKING. Hongkong Gymkhana Club is to take place The Brat meeting this sexiom of the at Happy Valley on Saturday, 18th April. The list of events la un followe 13.30 p.m. -HALF MILE FLAT RAC

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all China Ponies. 2nd Prize: $25. Value $100. Distance One Mils. For several times daily.

Entrance fees to go to winner.. 3.-4.10 p.m.-TFT PEGGING IN PAIRS...

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terminal station. It wha at Cho 1, some-4.50 P.L-ONE MILE FLAT RACE eight miles outside Canto, that the train

For Subscription Griffine of any Beason. was stopped, and here it remained for bout three hours with its 300 old pis sugers on heard. Later, however, it was in the afternoon the return express left ahlo get through, and at about 3 o'clock and on arriving at Kowloon reported that thic situation had improved. On the way

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Billiards.

The expedition had fall rations both ways. The first dogs enter On the journey to the Pola proved delicious it was anything but a hardship to eat dog's flesh. A few of the dogs strayed and raided some reserve depots. Eleven doga survived the whole journey.

The Pole, Captain Amundeen said, is in the morning those on board the train..T.L.I. cummenced pay last avoning situated on the least level plain of snow. between Wang Lik and Vam Shek soms Cab Tournament. The arst game, be- witnessed a big clan fight taking place in their tie in einaction with the Soldiers Hence it was impossibia to erect a 66 miles from Kowloon, and though the twein Mr. Hamilton and Pte. Leukes, permanent cairn of stones. The westher firing was dangerously close at hard, no was still and calm and be thinks that attempt was made on the train, Neither the prevalent condition.,

was the expices in any way attacked at

Canton,

This morning a telegram received by the railway authorities states that all is now quiet and trains may run as usual.

Be attributed his success to 'his splendid comrades, the employment of akie, and the magnificent dogs. When the members of the expedition returned Early this moring. Commodore Eyres unto the ship they were almost fat. They left for Canton in H.M.S. Tako, accom

never wished or shaved the whole time. panied by H.M.S. Fame. One man had a tooth drawn.

"The Miners Federation has animously agreed to accept Mr Asquith's Invitation to meet the owners.

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CAPT SCOTTS EXPEDITION...

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Our Canton correspondent writes:- Since Saturday evening continuous Eght- ing has been going on between a -mumber of pitate nad robber troops under a com-

Luk's men have. declined absolutely to lay down their sm

CONTINENTAL SITUATION.

A Hobart degram states that Capnander named Lak, and the loyal troops Reuter's agent at Essen wires that there is indication that the striks move-tain Amundsen, in an interview, said of the Government, ment is failing. The average percentage he thought it very possible that

of strikers in 34, while many mines are Captain Scott had also reached the -working at full strength.

Pole. He hoped he had done so. He The French miners have struck for a bibernated nearer the Foin thaz Cap. day to call the Government's attention tain Scott. -to their grievances.

FOOTBALL.

ENGLAND BEAT WALES.

(Reuter's Service to the China Mail)

LONDON, March 12,

KINGLY CONGRATULATIONS.

King George bas telegraphed his congratulations to Captain Amundsen.

ANOTHER TRIBUTE.

LONDON, March 12.

BOME RULE BILL. (Reuter's Service to the China Mail)

LoxDay, March 11.

and retire to their nativo villages and have come to blows with the authorities. Firing went on all Saturday night and part of Sunday, the mast of Sanday

night, and to.

Tho

Fangkung Volunteers and

resulted in a win for the Volunteers by 68 Points; his best breaks were 21, 20 and 17.

The second game, between Mr Barlow and Pre, Crosby, resulted in another win for the Volunteer man by 79 points,

Barlow's best breaks were 28, 20, 20, 17, 14 and 14. Scores to date:-

·H. X. VOLUNTEERS,

L.D.Y.L.I.

Mr Hamilton... 250 Pto. Loukas... 189 Mr Barlow $50 Crosby... 181

300

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Play will be continued this evening comiencing at 7.30 p.nd

LOST TREASURE SHIP,

Another Efört to Raise Ân

Armada Galleon.

day things are even worse. Just now the point of attack seems to be just around.

"This month, if the weather is suficiently. Dutch Folly And

upposita; here, in the river are

favourable, says the Daily Mail of Febru Are lying three Chinese gunboats. The new band is quite deserted and all the ary, the Tobermory Galleon Salvago streets leading to the E stern part of the Company will begin frestr operations to City are shut up. Sampans, dower boats recover, the famous Teacany galleon, the

junks are all making

Florencia, one of the Italian contingent in the Horam and are moving up to the western end the Spani h Armada.

side

for

was wank in Tubermory

of the city. Every five minutes one hears The Florencis was

a perfect fusillade of rifle shots and occasion- Bay with, it is believed, great quantities of ally in the distance the boom of a big gun.

Charles I tre Round the Electric Light Station on the

When

the rights over

of the Earl of

people from the noted areas but apart by Charles there contested

and successfully maintained

on board"

'ol"

The Royal Geographical Society has band there have been several rushes of 14 up to the The Association footbal match be cabled its congratulations to Capt from this there is nothing to be seen even by the family, the earl of tast day referred

from Honam just opposite and as it la to Spanish records, which stated that i tween England and Wales, played at Amundsen.

extremely dangerous anywhere in the as thirty millions of cash- Wrexham, has resulted in a win for

vicinity of the Sghting it will be some time this record, but even assuming the cash to There have been vario interpretations of the former by 2 goals to nil.

before the real reult or effect is really be Spanish pence and sok English ponuda know

sterling,

there would still, it is stated, be 2p. A very handsome return for those who are The heaviest firing in the City took place interesting themselves in the enterprise. ^ about 2 to 3 am, and the fighting was But besides cak" i

"there is a theory the duly approaching Shampoen at the this Tuscany mileon carried a c«underbir French Bridge end. The French gunboat quantity of gold caps, ulver piste, and Vigilante was at once cleared for actionands ivery cruifixed that he was, in fact, the strong guard posted on the bridge. At about plateship of the Intended Spaash Court 12 o'clock to bay when there was fighting in London From the site of the wreck the Sha-kes with in one hundred yards, many coins gold and silver of pieces of aight," the malting-down value of which is went opposite the Electrio Station to protect interests thare. Ab

br recovered in an excellent siste of penserra 10 o'clock this morning a ballet came, tion. But all past attempte to locate, the Shrough "the swimming bath were the ship itself her failed. In view of those

THE RECENT "TAXI " STRIKE.

ARBITRATION FAVOURS MEN

(Reuter's Bervice to the China Mail):

Mr Asquith Bas anounced that he will introduce the Home Rule Bill during the week is which. Parliament reassembles after Easter:

LATI

on

It is anticipated that the Eone Rat of the Concession M. & Moorhengd and #46d respectively, Eava bean

Loupon, March 11.Bill will be introduced on April 11th.

The Arbitration Committee appointed on the occasion of the taxi-cab strike has issued an award largely in favour FOOLISH IMPRISONED

of the men, who retain all extras and

receive other concessions.

THE IMMIGRANT QUESTION.

PRESIDENT TAFTS VIEW.

(Reuter's Service to the China Mail).

LONDON, March 11.

quarter of

in the Jewish

ago, on the subject of

SUFFRAGETTES,

ROLL e quartered at present and lure Colonel Keneth Mackenzie Fces, landed among the men. It was evidently who holds the rights from the Dake

steay one and was practically spent by Argyll has of weding. The people *whab hops the- my the time it reached there. It has been enterprise REFUSE TO EAT.

reported that the two forts on the who failed, he explained if paver dctually river have been captured by the got on the hall at the ship. We have got (Reuters Service to the China Mail)ned to tre upon aur vessel parring thers, now w

insurrectionists and that they have threat to low 16 there The best t LONDON March 11, Chloese or-Foniga. So far sa cad bought not

afcerained over 100 men have been filled that and shout 3 times that number wounded. and the Government troope do not appe to have got the best of it

The Suffragettes who have been sentenced to hard labour are ""striking by refusing to eat

Mrs Pankhurst is ill with bronchitis.

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