SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1912.
THE CHINA MAIL.
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THE LATE MIKADO.
THE FUNERAL CEREMONY.
(Bester's Service to the China Mall.]
LONDON, Sept. 13.
Rauter's correspondent at Tokyo telegraphs that the funeral ceremonies began in the morning with a Servies in the Grand Hall of the Palace, where the body lay in the prosence of the Emperor in the full dress of Gen. eralissimo.
The Empress, the Dewiger Empre and the Court ladies were dressed in Europana, mourning,
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THE LATE EMPEROR OF A SENSATIONAL EVENT.
JAPAN.
(Independant News Agency's Service to the China Mail.)
Toxro, Sept. 14.
The funeral procession started at eight o'clock, Friday afternoon from the palace, passed slowly along the route, and reached Aoyama at nine The weather was favourabla. A Cavalry regimont of the Imperial,
GENERAL NOGI AND HIS WIFE
COMMIT SUICIDE.
(Independent News Agency's Service to the China Mail.).
Torro, Sept. 14. mitted suicide at their residance General Nogi and his wife com- yesterday afternoon and followed the late Emperor to the other World."
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guards took the lead in the procession,TAL HERO OF PORT ARTHUR. followed by a military band, playing
Prinses and notables took part in | Kiwami," odulating,
The Ritualiste, why were dressed in their native costume, removed the hanging screen in front of the entail. que, while a Shiato Band played music Joftly,
The Chief Ritualist proffered offer ings of asered food in red and white athenclosed in willow boxes, while he redited prayers, after which the mem bers of the Imperial family in order of precedenco advanced and worshipped the spirit of the deceased, and then
the funeral march, Kanashimi-no-(Router's Service to the Ching Mail)
Other regiments of the
LONDON, Sept. 14. Imperial Guards, as well as several Reuter's correspondent at Tokyo divisions of marines, attended is front telegraphs that General Nogi, who of and behind the procession.
captared Port Arthur, and his wife have committed suicide.
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The coffin was carried on a carriage about ten feet high covered with wreaths, and driven by five oxen. It was followed by Prince Kanin, the representative of the Emperor for the whole of the procession, and other mourners on foot It was illuminated by many torch-lights. Along the route, the soldiers of the First Division were on guard, and every space was occupied by peoples crowded to see the pro- Finally, the remainder of the concession. These consisted of men and gregation" worshipped before the women of nil raaks and conditions, and cata faique,
most of them stood all day long ta
retired.
AN EDICT.
An ediet declares an amnesty nad bartows 1,000,000 yen for charities.
BRITISH SYMPATHY.
LONDON, Sept. 14. Flags were flying halfwast on the -warshipa at Sheerness and elsewhere- and the Japanese standard was Bown from all the battleships ou commission -to-day on this occasion of the funeral
of the Emperor,
HOME RACING.
obtain a place tu seo their beloved Emperor's coffin go to its last resting place. They knelt down upon the ground as the coilin passed, some of them sabbing bitterly. The scene was most impressive. The Emperor, the Empress, princes, and representatives of foreign countries had driven before hand to Aoyama by another roste, after they maw the coffin leave the gate of the palace.
After the ceremony was other, the coffin was placed on a car, and the train left Aoyama station at two |ofelock Saturday morning for Momic.
yama.
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NOTES FROM CANTON,
CASTON, Sept. 13.
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(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.)
Loxdos, Sept. 14.
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The car was of antique Chinese design, drawn by five oxen, and its wheels were cunningly constructed to make seven different melancholy, creaking sounds us the vehicle was drawn along.
An impressive cortege started, to the accompaniment of salutes from A statement of the expenses of what the guns. for the Aoyama 'Parade the authorities here are pleased to call Ground, troops and bluejackets lin- their navy, is presented the other daying the route. All in the procession and the Financial Commissioner un walked on foot, those forming it—
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nounces that the amount wanted is ove! Princes, Ministers Peers and Com. $100,000. For this stin the Naval moners-being the highest, in the Authorities sorey ought to be able to land. Hundreds of attendants and herp in commission more gunboats and retainers bore ancient martial orna launches and incidentally keep betterments and weird symbols, their with order in the delta. Some time ages ranks being interspersed with musi- number of fast steam launches were hired cians playing ancient instruments,
There were eight hurred torch- and fitted with guns to patrol the water-
y's sad this idea was greatly command-bearers; and the troops which kept However. ostensibly beenase suf. Į the route included 100 British ficient money was not forthcoming not a sailors, commanded by Admiral dozen of these really were used. With Winsloe. The scene in the streets, the sum of money mentioned as expenses which were thronged with dense, for last month a gux? deal in this line silent crowds, was impressive in the Giant curning trees, might be done and the benefit to trade extreme. from a pencefal delta would soon show pinelogs blazing in braziers, poles its fruit in increased revenue for the surmounted with powerful electric Government.
lights, and Venetian amants decorated the route, and every house displayed |its mourning lanterns.
GOVERNMENT PENSIONS.
Many people are drawing monthly allowances from the Government, and most of these allowances it has been decided to stop. Some people who hold office under the old Government, and whe expressed themselves as friendly
RESULT OF THE DONCASTER GERMANY'S DEAR FOOD. to the new and did them any service were
CUP.
¿{Reuter's Servies to the China Mail.)
LONDON, Sept. 14.
The result of the Doncaster Cup (about 2 miles) run yesterday war;— Mr T. Pilkington's Prince Falatine.
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COPING WITH THE AGITATION.
(Reuter's Service to the Chino Mail.)
LONDON, September 14.
In connection with the Dear Food
Agitation" in Germany, it is announced
· Bir J, 0, 8. Thursby's Adalie.......
that a steamar leaves Adelaide o Only two ran. Won by ten lengths. November 6 with 100,000 carcases of [Nott:-The Winner is a four-year-old sheep, specially prepared to comply by cult by Persimmon-Lady Lightfoot. Adali i fire year-old bay gelding by John O'Gant-Lady Disdain.-E. . M.]
CESAREWITCH BETTING.
with the Geraun meat Inspection Laws. The meat will be sold without the levy of the duty of 2 1/3 pence per pound which was regarded na prohibt. tive,
The betting on the Cesarewitch - Ätakes.(rar on Oct. 16) is se follows :—
10 to 1 against Balscadden, 100 * ¡ against Ultimus. 1005 against Tore Irish Marine þr.
and Clarenceux.
23 to 1 aguinat Ulster King, Rathles
and Qisena Blan.
CAMBRIDGESHIRE BETTING.
CANADA AND SUFFRA-
GETTES
THE MILITANT VARIETY UNDESIRABLE.
{Renter's Service to the China Mall,;
Losnos, Sept. 13. Reuter's correspondent at Ottara The betting on the Cambridgeshire says it has been officially intimated Stakes (to be run an Oct. 20) is that if the Englial railitant suffragettes followe
visit Canada they will be barred from entering, as undesirables."
100 to 8 against Whisk Broom, y 100 to 6 ngamst Alaiden Erlegh.
20 to'l against The Story, Brancepeth
and Lanco Chest,
15 to against Wetherswell.
SUICIDE OF A PUGILIST'S WIFE.
(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.)
LONDON, Sept. 14
A telegram from Chlengo states that Johnson, the pugilist, in giving! avidence at the inquest, muiri his wife's suicide(referred to in s telegram yester Jay) was owing to a breakdown in her health as the result of caring for him when he was a victim of nervousness
And suicidal mania on account of Injuries and exertions in the Jaffrica Sght. His condition had been unknown
It has been pointed out that severni of them are disqualified from entry owing to criminal conviction, and the Canadian suffragettes will not welcome the threatened invasion,
THE WANDERING SUFFRAGETTE.
(Heuter's Bervice to the China Mail.)
LONDON, Sept. 13.
31ra Christabel Pankhurst has been interviewed in Paris. She said she
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On its arrival ut the Parade Ground, the Emperor, who wore the uniform of the Commander-in-Chief, with the Emprés», in native Court dress, her hair dishevelled, saluted the funeral car.
At the funeral service, there were similar expressions of mourning. The service culminated in un im- pressive scene: the Emperor ad vanced to the coffin: praying silently, und then read an address of larocnta- tion. The Empress and other mem- homage to the memory of the dead bers of the Imperial 'family paid
Emperor and patriotic orations con- cluded the ceremony.
rewarded in this way and otherrs of regi- ments which were disbanded early in the your were also granted allowances month ly. The head of the Finance Department | announces that owing to lack of funds it will be necessary, though he regrets. It. to discontinue payment of these allow. last payment made. Whether this will unces and the current month will was the
prove a source of discontent among otti- cers who did survide to the Government at the beginning of their rule, remaine The coffin was afterwards entrain- likely that some will make common enası
be seen and it seems not at all un-ed for Kyoto for burial.
against the officials.
TANG KOTO.
The reports of a gun at midnight announced to the sorrowing multi- tudes the supreme moment in the The death bas just occurred of ceremony when their Majesties ad- notable person in the province called vanced to worship before the bier, Tong Kong." He was very well known | On the Parade Ground the rust on- formerly as a pirate and robber and wassemblage stood with howed heads the leader of a large und auccessful band. | while thousands of bells in Buddhist Like many other mobber leaders he took temples and Christian churches toll- up arms with his followers on the sideed, and minute guns boomed on sea of the new Government and proved a und hund. very valuable asset. He proved thorough- All work was suspended through- ly reliable mod was greatly, trusted. lat. out the country for three minutes terly being made one of the chief com- The military and naval pall-beurera
| nunders in the army. He is quoted "es walking beside the funeral car in-
sentenced his own nephew to death for eral Count Oku, Count. Admiral
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an example of justice and not long sondal General Count Kuroki. Gen Dark Colour, Tan Calf committing a serious crime which de Togo, Minister Saito, and Aduiral ruski bis death, thengh by exerting his Ljuin. The fact that Prince Katsura influenes" he could easily have spared his rode in the game turriage as the life. A few days ago he was sent to clear Emperor to the Parade Ground was the bad characters out of the district of much commented upon.
Kow Kong and on his arrival there a The remains were entrained at
bomb was thrown at him by one of the two a.m. for Kyoto, the squadron in robbers in the district who had sworn to Tokyo bay saluting. The entire Tut him as a traitor. The assassin was route to Yokohama was Eghted killed by Tang's hody guard, but un- electrically. fortunately Tang was so badly wounded that he died shortly afterwards. His death in greatly regretted by the officials particularly in military circles,
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AUSTRALIA'S SYMPATHY.
Renter's Melbourne correspondent states that Hugs are half-masted In the river yesterday were. E.3.6.everywhere in Australia, as a sign Clio, Moorhen, and Tulin, U:3.5. Pis-of respect; all flags on the Govern entague and Callao, S.M.S. Tsingtan, ament buildings are also beifinest French cruiser which arrived yesterday,
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The onis tournament which is being was warned that there was danger of held on the island is nearing a finish. her being arrested, and left England Last night Beron, Sadoine beat Captain before the warrants were executed. Jarrad of the 126th Baluchis rather easily She has been living near Boulogue.in the semifinal and be now meets the her ounces a resumption of the winner of the match to-night between militant campaign in the Autumn.
to others. She had twice prevented MR LLOYD GEORGE AND
him from committing suicide and had
twice tried to kill herself, by trying so
famp from the window of a London
hotel and from a train in the United
THE MIDLOTHIAN ELECTION.
Stater. He had employed two nagro(Reuter's Beraloe to the China Mall)
malda to watch his wife, and had "lavished money on her.
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MILITARY NOTES.
DETAIL,
Detail of duties for the passing week. Visitor Detention BarrackMajor 0. G. Pritchard, R.GA
Nextfar Duty-An Officer, 24th (Hazata) Mountain Batiary.
SODORT OF ENQUIRY,
Field Officer for the Week.-Captain H. 5 Bughes, 1st KOTLI Mr. Lloyd George, in a message to Next for Duty-Captair B. de L. Brock, the newspapers, says that the Mid-12th Baluchistan Infantry
Bubalter Offer for the Week-An BATTLE-othian election proves that the Tories Officer. Ist ROY.LL.
cannot win mints without the help of the plural voter and that the campaign against the Insurance Bill is rapidly losing force, zecause, even with the increased pluralist vote the Tory Reator's correspondent. at Berlin inched was only 300, and Midlothian, aphs that the new turbine bat by the large majority of 3,000 rgo Lauer dia 23.6 knots on her | the Go rament su push on with reform
"Bouter's Service to the China Mail.)
LONDON, Sept. 13,
STEAMER CAPTÄIN FINED.
This morning at the Marine Court Captain .. Lewingdon, of the us. Chan Po, as fined 850 for carrying 139 excog passengers on his ship on September 7. Defendant was represented by Mr. V. E. La Shenton, of Messrs Deacon, Looker and Denoon, solicitors.
The evidence showed that twelva pas sengers, and 59 'crew were allowed on the boat, but on this occasion the mumber of people on the ship was 210.
MILLIONS OF FIBEL..........
The value of all the fla' landed in. Eng. land and Wales last year was £8,324,000, and 14,419,000cnt. of fish, exclusive of shellfish, were Linded,
The annual report of the Board of Agri- culture shows, but this fea thati
Lever befors recorded. LOUDY.
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Bezrings bandly head the list of fish A LARGE VARIETY OF landed with 4,995,02 Bow Larze cod come next with 1, 49,400cw, and large haddock sza third with B16,765cw
A Court of Enquiry componet på andet will assemble in the lines of the 8th Ba
* Hondo:del aeros of dead crabs have for the purpose of enquiring into matter how found flirsin the sea off Point puts, at 11.30) a,m. on Tuesday, 17th in which will be hid before it Prada Reyes by the guastal ateamer. Asuncion Members: 1 Indian (8/kh) Oficor, 260 stretch of two miles of water. Io Major: We Paleologus, 25th Panjabis. The dead crabe were seen "floating over Panjabi, 1 Indian (81th) Oficer, 12th avery instance, the animals had violently Baluchistan Infantry. Proceedings to be to their bodice. No cause can be given forwarded to the D.4's, and Q.M.G. for the phenomenon.k
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