WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 1912.
THE CHINA MAIL.
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LONDON, June 11
Mr Tilleti Fatic Remarks.
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LONDON, June 11.
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SINGAPORE, June 19 Shooting in the Interport Competition' Though it is understood that the appointment of Colonel Seely is Singapore made 301, at 200 yards 319 settled, it has not been announced at 500, and 304 at 600-cota! 924. yet.
[Note-Hongkong, it will be remembered Lord Ashby of St Ledgers, formade 509 and Shanghai 952.—ED., Q.M.] merly the Hon. Ivor Guest (Pag Mr Ben Tillett in a speech at Toweruster General) will replace Col. Hill, after referring to the civilian force Seely as Under Secretary for War, and to the unofficial organisation-formed after the milway strike to protect food supplies and public services in times of disorder, nonounced that they had notified the Government of their inten, tion to form their own police to protect their own interests. They would be Armed with the biggest endgels obtain able, and thousands of men bad volun- teered.
THE SUMMONS TO STRIKE.
The Aflated Transport Workera Federation claim membership of 814,000, but it is probable that a large number will not respond to the sam mons to strike. The men's leaders state that the full effect of the strike will not be experienced till to-morrow. In many places the notices will only reach the meu today,
DOCK WORKERS DECLINE TO STRIKE
The newspapers of all shades of opinion contain hearty eulogies of the past services of Lord Lornburn.
Sir Rufus Isnaca, Attorney Ger oral, has been appointed a member of the Cabinet.
-LATER.
Viscount Haldane took his seat car the Woolsack as Lord, Chancellor. The Earl of Crewe and Earl Lans- downe paid cordial tributes to Lord Loreburn. The Earl of Crowe added that Lord Lorebum wished it to be known that he had resigned on grounds of health ulose.
Viscount Haldane, in responding. said he was filled with a sense of the
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BIR ARTHUR JOHN OTWAY.
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LONDON, June 12:
LONDON, June 15 The death is announced of the Right Hon. Sir Arthur John Otway...
England made 937 against South Africa. Spooner 119, Woolley
South Pegler 7 wickets for 65. Africa in second innings mado 114 for 4 wickets. Llewellyn, net-out, 60.
[Note.Sir Arthur Otway the third entored the Slal Regiment in 1830-and- baronet was borer at Edinburgh in 1522 retired in 1846. He became a barrister of the middle Templa in 185, and was Nom- ber of Parliament (Tiber) for Stafford 1883-74 Rochester 1832-7 Chatham
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and Loreburn's footsteps.
BRITISH IMPERIAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE.
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Losvos, June 12.
MR. ROOSEVELT EX-
PRESSES HIMSELF #
STRONGLY
A telegram from Moscow states that for the first time in nine years the Tsar and his family have visited that City. CONGRESS IN LONDON.
They received a hearty reception, the (Reuter's Service to the China Mail.)
LONDON, June 12. The Times' "' Washington cor- Speech by the Prime Minister. city being decorated and the bells ring- ing. A monster" police raid was
respondent states that Mr. Roosevelt 58y's made in anticipation of the visit. Thresin an article in the "Outlook. thousand people were arrested, the the contest in the Republican majurity of whom subsequently proved nomination has been narrowed down to an issue as to whether we shall to be immigrants in search of employ ruent during the building senson...
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LONDON, June 12.
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The arry dock workers bave un- animously declined to go on strike. Cardiff anil other ports in South Walesare expected to hold alool. The Sailors and
A Congress representing the Cham Firemen's Executive has issued a mani-bers of Commerce of the British Empire festo, warning their members to ignore has met at the Guildhall, London. Three the summons to strike.
THE STRIKE WELCOMED.
On the other hand, in Bristol and
elsewhere the strike is being acclaimed with enthusiasm. The transport workers, the employers and the Port of London Authority have all issued manifestoes justifying their respective positions.
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THE TRANSPORTERS APPEAL
The transport workers appeal for money to feed 300,000 children and 400,000 women.
'THE SITUATION AT THE DOCKS.
Lexpos, Jane 12. The situation at the London Docks is anchanged, ninety-five vessels are being
ploaded:
The allempt to prevent men. from working has been fruitles.
THE CABINET MEET,
Mr Asquith presided at the special meeting of the Cabinet called to consider the situation.
THE GOVERNMENT'S OFFER.
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hundred delegates are present. They were cordially welcomed by the Lord Mayor and Mr Asquith.
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Mr Asquith, ie a speech which was loudly cheered, said he did not intend to make a formal address, but might be allowed to say on behalf of the Govern ment and, he thought, of the whole business community of the United
BYE-ELECTION RESULT.
(Reuter's Service to the Onina Mail.)
Loxody, June 12.
The bye-election at Hythe, due to the death of Sir Edward Sassoon, which occurred on May 25, has re- sulted in the return of his son, Sir Unionist, 3,708 Philip Sassoon,
naked fraud and theft from the people."
permit the triumph of a system of
Other passages in the article indi- cate that there is a possibility of Mr. Rooseveltholting." (sic).
SIR BÜFUS ISA.AUS1 APPOINTMENT.
NOT TO FORM A PRECEDENT,
Kingdom, that they recognised in such votes, against 2,001 for Mr. Moor. (Reuter's Service to the China Mail.) |
a gathering, coming from all parts of the house, Liberal. Empire, of representative and accredited delegates of commerce and industry, one
of the most striking proofs and one of
the surest safeguards for our Imperial loyalty, unity and strength.
HOME RULE BILL IN COMMITTEE.
LONDON, June 12.
The House of Commons hove begun the Committee stage of the Home Rule Bill for Ireland. There was a large attendance.
"There objects, whatever differences (Reuter's Service to the China Mail) of opinion there might be, were com.co objects, namely, the fartherance of their material interests and drawing closer of the bonds of sympathy which united the various communities that were subject to the King.
LOAN.
3,000,000 TAELS IN ADVANCE.
"For several years past, nearly one- THE FOUR POWERS' quarter of the imports of the United Kingdon had been received from our Overseas Dominions and Possessions and over one-third of the United King dom's exports had been sent to them. This total import and export trade in 1011 represented four hundred millions sterling. To this, of course, must be added, when one was trying to estimatë
(Independent News Agency's Service
to the China Moil)
Tokyo, June 12.
It has been decided by the Chinese the magnitude of the interests represent Government to receive from the Bankers ed in that Assembly, the very large trade which passed between the Domi- Corporations of the four Powers -a waid that the efforts of the Governmentions themselves, amounting to at least furiber sum of 3,000,000 saels out of
seventy millions more.
In the House of Commons, Mr Asquith
to settle the strike bad bitherto proved abortive. They were, however, still willing to offer their services.
THE VOTE OF CENSURE.
The motion for the vote of censure
declares that it is the duty of the Goy
"These were stupendous figures, andļ; the inference was plain that the dali- berations which they were about to enter upon and the conclusion at which they would arrive must have the greatest weight with those who were called upon
to guide the various parts of the Empire.
the contracted loan in advance.
LONDON, June, 12. The appointment of Sir Rufus Isaacs as member of the Cabinet is unique.
It is announced us being entirely personal, and is not intended to form a precedent.
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LIFE BOATS AND LIFE RAFTS.
Second Consignment From Hongkong.
By German Mail today the Taikon Dockyard and Engineering Co. shipped the second consignment of a large order for semi-collapsible beats and life rafts, which have been constructed to the order of the Norddeutscher Lloyd for use on their Atlantic Liners.
Boatbuilders and metal-workers have
und day on this order, the boats being been constantly employed working, night turned out at the rate, of one per day,
and rafts at the rate of two per day, which is a very creditable performance. When tested in the water with an excess of the complement of mea on board, the poats and ralis showed a high freeboard, and have a very serviceable appearance.
SPORTING.
Lawn Bowls.
The following additional results in the
THE CUBAN RISING., Lawn Bowls Open Championship of the
AMERICAN MARINES
ATTACKED..
Colony are to hand A. Currie, T. beat T. Spillet. P.
M. McCoor, C.8.
D. Comper, K. 17.
T. Glendinning, P. J. Wheal, C.S.
It was in the belief that these delibera (Router's Berce to the China Mail W. Russell, K, walk over from A. Blowey, ernment to protect men desiring to work tions would be undertaken with a full
at lawful cconpation. The daim of Mr sense not only of the vast interests they MeKenan that the Government will
Loxboy, June 11.
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w.the
The time for the completion of the first Two more battleships have been order-round has been extended to Monday,
· difcrentiate in cases in which it will pressnted, but of the enormous re-ed to proceed from Key West to Cuba. - June 17th.
sponsibilities which proper management
At Santiago de Cabs insurgents at
afford protection and other casea in of those interests involved, that be tacked American marines guarding the which it will afford protection only after
breach of the peace has been com ventured on behalf of the Government Elenoro mines. The Americans had no and the businees community of the casualties but the insurgent, losses 478 miited is unconstitutional and illegal,
The Labour Party Las given notice to country to bid them a hearty welcome, unknown.....
and to wish them all prosperity and| move an adjournment of the Bouan success in the grant work upon which day to call affention to the situations
they were embarked" (Loud Appiums)."
STRIKE NOT GENERAL
TRATTER
TEL PRESIDENTS ADDRESS:
Lord Desborough, in his Presidential
THE DUCHESS OF CONNAUGHT.
OUT OF DANGER:.
So far, the Bristol dock workers have address, emphasised tant it was beco(Rauter's Bernice to the China Mail.) stopped work and Plymouth and South-ing more and more apparent that if the ampton have each two thousand idle-Empire was to live it must be
but elsewhere there is apathy, if not dated in commeros as wall as in defence.
Acatlity, to the strike.
A large number of ports have refused
to participate. The Executive of the
Dock Workers Caion, which embraces
LONDON, June 11.
The Duchess of Connaught is now out
Billards.
SBAMEN'S INSTITUEL COMPETITION.
Mangues was successful in beating Xavier
for the 3rd prize on Tuesday evening. The
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"ALFRED MOUSTFORD WILLI1508, "Incorporated Accountant of
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