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"THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 1918

TILE CHINA MAIL.

BY TELEGRAPH. BY TELEGRAPH. BY TELEGRAPH. SECOND EDITION Lane,

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: 900,000 MARKS FOR TSINGTAU.

LONDON, Dec. 12

Router's Berlin correspondent tele graphe that the Reichstag has passed credit of 800,000 marks to re-inforce the garrison at Kiaochau (Taingtau).

Harr Mosko (Socialist) in opposing the credit, declared that the, Chiasso

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BRITISH CAPTAIN KILLED IN PERSIA.

Lobos, Dec. 19.

A telegram from Teheran states that Captain Eckford, of the Indian Army, has been killed he tribesmen near Shiraz..

were politically too perspicacions to THE HOME RULE BILL.

attack the lives and property of Foreigners.

Her Faasche (National · Liberal)

aaid he thought the prestige of -Germane is China was increasing.

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MOKE CLAUSES PASSED.

LONDON, DOO. 11.

The House of Commons passed with- because it was being supported by the out a divisica Clouse 37 of the Home political might of "Germany. The English, he remarkedere doing everything they could to oust Gesmans from China and therefore German foran uld be strengthened "rather than descented.

Bale Bill safeguarding the pay, Pensions, and terms of service of the Constabulary. Claase 39 to 41. in clusive, were also passed by majorities exceeding 120.

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POSITION FOR EX. PRESIDENT TAFT.

A DON OF YALEŃ

LONDON, Dec. 32. Reuter's New York correspondent telegraphe tha Ex-President Taft bas accepted the Professorship of Law in the. Calveraity of Yale

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LATEST ABOUT THE STRIKE.

LONDON, Dec. 12.

The negotiations in connection with the railway strike are progressing - tisfactorily and an early settlement in expected.

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FRENCH & ENGLISH

Los post, Dec. 11 The vessel with which the Centurion

Mr McKenna, the Home Secretary, DELICACIES collided in Plymouth Sound yesterday has appointed Mr Chostar Jones, the « ^amall and unknown collier, London" stupendary magistrate, to which disappeared in the darkness, investigate the case of the railway search for her being fruitless. The man Know whose conviction on collision took place at 6,30 in the mom-|a charge of drunkenness caused the Debating Clause 42 of the Bill, Siring in thick weather. The Centurion railway strike. Me. Chester Jones has Rufus Iance moved to delete the pro-was making 15 knots, and it is stated left for Newcastle, vision that the Irish Farliament should that her anchors were driven through | meet in September, 1913, and substitute FORTHCOMING CONFER-"that they meet eight months after the ENCE OF AMBASSADORS. passage of the Bill."

INTERESTING REMARKS BY BIR EDWARD GREY.

LONDON, DC. 19. Addressing the House of Commons, Sir Edward Grey, the Secretary for Foreign Affairs, said that the Govern want would do everything in their power to promote the convenience of the Pesce Delegates.

The choice of London was by the belli- gerents' own initiative. It was very agreeable to us," he added, "and their was very welcome." The presence Government would find the conditions in London favourable for the negotin tions, and a conclusion of peace was what everybody earnestly desired. It bra hoped that the Ambassadors would west in London next week to exchange views, specially upon points directly affecting individual Powers. Sir Ed. ward Grey pointed out that if a formal conference should be ultimately neces *ary it would be presumed be held in Paris, M. Poincare having initiated the propeni.

The relations between the Powers were amicable and the diplomatic situation favourable, the only anxiety being lest An unforeseen itcident should change unfavourably the diplom Atie atmosphere of the meeting.

The Ambassadors at their, round table would being the Powere closer in touch, and there would be less

danger of a deadlock or of drifting

apart

BRITISH OFFICIAL

APPOINTMENTS.

LONDON, Dec. 12. The Bt. Hon. W. G. Elliston. Bacartney, Deputy-Master of the Royal Mint eince 1903, has been appointed Governor of Tasmania in

HOUSE ADJOURNS.

The House adjourned

UNITED STATES AND CHINA.

TER QUESTION OF

RECOGNITION.

Londos, Dec. 11.

her bows, other damage. also being AUSTRIA AND SERVIA,

stained. No one on the Centurion was injured,

TIBET.

LONDON, Dec. 12.. Reater'r Belgrade correspondent

GREAT BRITAIN AND telegraph that the Austrian War Office changes are considered to be a relied threat against Bervis, as the NAW generals are described as being well- known prowar advocates.

THE "CENTURION"

COLLISION,

WHOLE SUBJECT UNDER CONSIDERATION.

LONDON, Dec 11. Replying to Mr. J. King, in the House of Commone, Sir Edward. Grey said that, China had not yet replied to A letter from the Secretary of State Sir J. Jordan's memorandum on the for the United States (Hon. Mr. Knor) subject of Tibet. The whole subject to the Leadquarters of the Provincial was under consideration, and would RO until a settlement WRA Chambers of Commerce, indicates that remain the Chinese Republic will probably be reached. formally recognised by the United States after the elections in January, wher China will place her new Government! on a firm footing.

AUSTRIA-HUNGARY

RAISING LOANS.

REMARKABLE ACTION BY :

AMERICAN BANKERS.

· Losnor. Dec. II.

THE RAILWAY DISPUTE.

MEDIATION PROCEEDING..

LATEST DETAILS.

LONDOX, Dec. 12... It has now been ascertained that was the steamer "Osprey" overdue at Weymouth, that collided with H.M.S. Centurion daring steam trials in tha English Channel, and was sink. ~

(Independent News Agency's Bervice to the China Mail.)

Settlement Prospects Brighter. NEWS FROM JAPAN.

Losnos, Dec. 1.1.. The Mayer of Newcastle is mediating in the railway dispute.

There were some accessions to the strikers ranks yesterday, the micu The Austrian and Hungarian Govern- chiedy belonging to the Northern ments have each placed $25,000,000 | Biennial Treasury Bonds with a Studi-section, but the men at Leeds, Darling in which American bankerson, and York bave not yet joined participate. It is announced in New The prospects of a settlement are

brighter. York that the Americans liare refused

Sweaty per cent. of the blast furnaces

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several collieries are closed. ..

to join the Syndicate until they are are already diminishing their work, and psaured that the mosey will not be used for military purposes, and that peace on the Continent is certain.

At a meeting at Gateshead it was resolved to appeal to the Executives of the Unions for a general strike, and to demand the removal of the locomotive

LATEST IN SUFFRAGISM. superintendent.

"PLAYING WITH FIRE"

Lones, Dec. 11. The Sumgestes have adopted now tactica. They gave false alarms of fire auccession to Major General Sir in London yesterday evening. Une

arrest wu effected,

Herry Barron, K. C. M. G., who has been appointed to the Governorship of -West Australia,

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TOKYO, Dec. 12.

In consequence of the inability of Marquis Matra to form a. Cabinet, it is expected in well-informed circles that the elder statesmen will recommend

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A ran on the Russo-Chinese · bazk has begun in Hankow.

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A Peking telegram announces that THE EDWARD DISPENSARY, to meet varying circumstances.

the draft of the six-nations loan agree ment has been telegraphed to London.

Mr. Kang Yao Yi has called here on his way to the United States.

SUMMONSES FOR ASSAULT.

Before Mir Hazeland at the Magistracy to-day, the adjour.d case was heard' in which a man unmed Bryas summoned Albert Harrison, of the British. American Tobacco Company for assault. There was a crosssummons for nesault and use of abusiva langusg

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services. Witness than painted out to Mr. C.F. Mason, of Messi Wilkinson Bryan certain, defélzations in his accounts, and Grist, appeared for Mr Bryan, and Bryan became very noisy and offensive, Mr Lewis, Messrs Johnson, Stokes and and refused to leave the office, Wabana The following bave been selected to play Master, appeared for Mar Marrison, a told Bryan he would endeavour to put him for the Hongkong Cricket Club "B" Lea when the can was called on, and MrNeither you unr any one else can put me Bryan fuled to put in an appearance out, whereupon Bryan retorted defiantly gue team against the Civil Service on the 31son told the Magistrate that he had out of this room. It was then that wit Hongkong Cricket Club Ground, on Satur- seen Bryan the previous day, and he said ness took him by the shoulders and put him

be would appea*:*:

out of the room.. day next; pay to commence at 2.p.œ.

Constable 38 said that on November

Cross-examined by M அகரம் witnes sharp Messrs R. Hancock (Capt), A. A. 22nd about 3:00 pm, he was on daty in denied that several people bad left ther Claxton, S. I Dodwell, E. A. Fowler, H. Fedder Street. In response to a request by Comp ay's employ cring› his aggresa!Va Hancock, Rev. F. Hastings, R. N., A. 0. a messenger he wants the British Ameri- pilare. Witney did not lose his temper Lang, M. M. Mann, S.-S. Moore, J. WCR Tubaces Company's office in Wyndham frequently but he was an

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Street, where he met the complainant. tampered man. He did got uw much Bryan was quite calm, and asked witness force in putting the min outalar o kada US"1

to go up and sen Me Harrison. Witness The Magistrate dismissed the auraDE SER went up, and sitar he had krocked at the against Mr. Harrison, and said he Tas duore Harrison came out. He said atisfied that no me furso than necessary. that Mr Bryan had been making a nuimoes was used. He found Bryan gully of dis- of himself, and asked: wifnem/tợ the meeting of the E. &. 0. Company, losters referring to votes for women 12 Army Rugby rentos, played yesterday whether Mr Harrison said "throw subs of 8100 in personal bond to be The second match between the Club and down the salesmbe way mot sure, put him orderly conduct, sad bound him oret in

however, characterised us ingenious fiction" the which it is stated You cannot afternoon, multed in a win for the fornier downs, or put him down. Brysu of good behaviour for one year rumours regarding the sale of the extinguish us!

CHAIRMAN'S EMPHATIC

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Loxoos, Dec. 11.

Sir Thomas Sutherland, presiding at

business to a combine, or the Company's purchase of other shipping interests with the same object. He mentioned approaching negotiations for a new mail Contract The Company earned dur ing the year a cash profit of £750,000. The net freight receipts had increased. by £109,000. The passengers receipts showed a "contemptible increase of 2,108, Sir Thomas also mentioned that there will be an issue of new capital.

PROPOSED BOY BOOUTS EXHIBITION.

LONDON, Dec, 11, General Sir Bovert Baden-Powe

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There have been further fire alarma, and the Fire Brigads have received

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CAPTAIN ARELSTED,

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BAid to Mr Harrison You cannot

by 17 points to 3. Right throughout the hire to throw me down until you have The 6.5. Slun Lee our coming slow game the Club were decidedly the better first asked me to go quietly." Bryan thon the river towards Kongmoon had a call. team, although the henry Army forwards came away with witness. There was a kon with a junk of Staurich Jeland Light

Jón bil-head rather dominated the scrums. As however slight g the Club berki made good use of the witnow had he could melk drink en god deal of damage to her port side,

Deromexamination by Mr Lewis, half past two this morning, doing opportunities that came their way, the Bryan's breath.

Club's weakness forward was-noj so much je in reply to Mix Mason, vilpes asid blie

light of Bryan inpumrod to annoy side

felt sa it might have beco scored by Graybarn, Linton, Claxt LONDON, Dec. 11. and Stark; several being the resulf of soms fine hand to band passing. Claxton again Captain Shepherd, ~ bf- the- str.

played brilliant gas, and though b Winifretion, has been arrested cu a only crossed the line once himself, wie Earrison Eangong else could put his out,

Mr Lewis and that Drgin sme into Mr the Jonk Harrison office on the day in question lost sight under the int lence of drink and bank red in rude and nolgy, munter toward Me Harrism, saying that neither Mr

charge of omitting to arrange efficient, largely responsible for more than ons of a pat bien op he

communication batween the bridge and the wireless'operatores

THE INDIAN VICE. ROYALTY.

hold of the fire askingulaherz the other tries

The Club will play the HMS Bentroked the office door. Bryan, went back hold of his shoulders, and afterwards on the Naval Ground on Saturday next to the of the following day and he was

15 p.m.

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