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SATURDAY, JANUARY 4 1915

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THE CHINA MAIL.

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

“. [Rauter's Service to the Chino Mail.) | (Router's Service to the China Mail) || (Reuter's Service to the China Mail.);

[COPYRIGHT.]

UNIONIST PARTY AND TARIFF REFORM.

VIEWS OF CANDIDATES AND AGENTS.

LONDON, Jan. 4.

[CorrNICUT.]

AVOIDING ICEBERGS.

NEW, TRANS-ATLANTIC ROUTE.

LONDON, Jan, 4 A telegram from New York states Importance is attached to the in-has the shipowners have agread that formal Conference last avaning of Mr the Lancashire Bonar Law and Unionist M:P.'4 on the subject ehiesy dangers.

No of Teri Reform and food taxes. resolution. was passed, and nothing was disclosed, but opposing sections of the London Unionies Prees, whose re- criminations recently were of the

the new trans-Llantic route in cross Ting will be me degree further youth. until August in view of iceberg

OBITUARY.

LONDON, Jan. 4. The death is reported of the New bitterest, publish accounts of the Cou-York financier and sportsman, Me furenca coloured to their own particular James Keene, views, one acetion declaring that it

The death is announced of the Duke marked an important step towards the of Abercarn. removal of the food taxes from the

Unionist programme, and the other

[COPYNIGHT.]

GENERAL ELECTION

IMPROBABLE.

Losnos, January 4 The opinions of Radical Members of Parlismons on the subject of the possibility of a General Election are published. They concur in regarding" Mr Asquith's reference to an appeal to the electorate as merely a debating would be poiat An election now resented by Radicale, Nasionalists, and

Welah,

BRADFORD DYERS ON STRIKE.

Lospas, Jan. Eight thousand Bradford dyers have tendered notices of their resignation owing to a wages dispute.

A ballot is being taken in Yorkshire

avarting that a friendly talk would PARLIAMENT AND CHI- and it is expected that 50,000 will be

have the best results in regard to the positich of the party in Lancashire. ! Mr Bonar Law's attitude is of the 5гmest.

PRESS STATEMENTS.

The Stanlar says investigations show that the Unionise candidatos and political agente in the constituencies are of opinion that the best interesis of Intoniers would he consulted if food duties were not made a live issue at the next election. Many think it would be napless to enforce them till after a scensä General Election.

NESE AFFAIRS.

GROUP TO BE FORMED.

Losnos, Ja. 4.

A meeting of the House of Com mons will be held on the ith inst., to discuss the formation of a Parlia mentary group for consideration of! matters affecting the Republic of

China.

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LORD HARDINGE'S CONDITION.

SLOW PROGRESS

involved in a fortnight if a strika is decided upon.

This will bring the textile tradle of the North to a standstill.

SOLDIER AND RICKSHA COOLIE.

Assault Charge.

BY TELEGRAPH.

(Reuter's Service to the China Mail,)

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THE PEACE NEGOTI 4 - TIONS.

ALLIES PRESENT ULTIMATUM.

LoSpoy, Jan. 3. owing the Turks again being without full instructions, the confer fence did as net until six o'clock in the evening. The Allies present- threefold ultimatum dealing with Adrianople. Crete an Aegean Islands. It was intimated that failing a cleur satisfactory reply anent the matter by four o'clock on Monday, the negotiations would be broken off. The Turks suggested four o'clock to-morrow, and to this

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the Allies agreed. The Turkish reply is regarded as indicating that they feel that a rupture is inevitable.

TURKEY'S REJECTED

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WAR RESULTS IGNORED.

LATER.

A telegram from London states that it was the Turkish response to the demand made by the AlEes at the last meeting for definite pro

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posals which led to the presentation EVERY PAIR GUARANTEED POWER KNOWN of the ultimatum. The Turkish dele gates proposed that the new bound. Before Mr Melbourne this morningary of their territory should start gunner in the Royal Garrison Artillery near Adrianople, having the city in named Michael Sweeney was charged with their possessióli, thence following the River Arda, westward to Lagos Bay, assaulting a ricksha enolía.

and custward in Thasos, As regards Defendant pleaded guilty, and said he was drunk. He engaged the complainant Crete it was proposed that the Tur- to take him to the Naval Canteen, and on Wish rights over the island should be the way the coolie upturned the richsha renounced in favour of the great and knocked hit over on to his head. Powers, who should determine its future regime, this offer being made Defendant then hit him with his stick on the head. He would not have done so haddisionally on the understanding that the cession of no other island he not been turned out.

Should be demanded. In their reply to these demands the Allies express-

The Tinuca enys that Mr Bonar Law merely thanked the Lancashire Men- bera and promised carefully to consider

LONDON, Jan. 4. thels viaws. He made no statement as to his policy. The Times adds that

A telegram from Delhi states that the

now making slow einco Parliament re-assembled peroantage of Ergo-fooders since the Lord Hardinge is 18th December has considerably in-progress, though suffering from con- crewed, and thers are now only 17 stant aching ends which prevent Food-Faxers, The fnet that they are sound rest. He also suffers from much for a bunch of dowers that he was carrying fact that the results of the war justi- ;

led by Mr Austen Chamberlain len la deafness.

much Importance to their position.

At another meeting-on this occasion

of the Unionist representatives of the Northern cua. Agricultarni stituencies-it was resolved that food

and

taxes must have no place in the Party programme at the aext election.

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AN ASTONISHING CANARD.

THE HOME RULE QUESTION.

ULSTER LEADERS TO PETI-

TION THE KING.

LONDON, Jan. 4.

The Ulster leaders are considering The Montreal Star, which is in close the question of a deputation to the touch with 3r Borden, denies the.

King to present a monster petition as London

the dire con. astonishing einard" of a Radical newspaper to the effect that warning against the Unionist leaders were committed sequences of Ionie Rule.. to the policy of food taxes in con sequence of an agreement they had concluded with Mr Borden in England in the summer. Ho declares that not a single Canadian wants the British people unwillingly to tax their food,

GOVERNORSHIP OF CEYLON.

SIR SYDNEY OLIVIER APPOINTED.

The

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LONDON, Jan. Westminster Gazette" that Bir Sydney Olivier, 'Governor of Jamaica, has been appointed Governor at Ceylon.

THE PEACE NEGOTIA- TIONS.

Loxoox, January 4. The Times, in a loading article, any the big words of 31. Daneff will oot disturb the belief in wellinformed

irale in the success of the Conference

ot a basis of honourable compromise. It is notorious that the friendliest conversations have been proceeding daily behind the scenes of the Con- ference,

MORE REPRESENTATIVES. Three representatives of the Albanian Provisional Government have arrived In London and submitted a memoran- dam for the consideration of the

THE OPIUM QUESTION.

INDIAN GOVERNMENT SUSPENDS SALES.

LONDON, Jan. 4.

A telegram from Delki states that the Governac of India, view with graving the position of the opium | markes, has decided to spend the sales

of certified opinn ut the stocks

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The complainant said the soldier came on to him and asked for a fire cent pieced regret that the Turks ignored the Witness told him he had no money, and fied them in hreulting off negotiations was walking away, when the soldier hit forthwith, but as proof of their in- him on the head with a stick.

cilatory spirit they requested the Inspector McHardy said the defendant Turks to make further proposals on was drunk when brought to the police Monday, relinquishing their rights station. The conlie was thee willing to regarding Crete to the Allies and take 50 cents compensation, but the dealing the Aegean Islands and the fendant would not pay it.

Town of Adrianople to them. Fail- The Magistrate said he was informed bying this the Allies threatened to Lieut. Paris that the defendant had berne. break off negotiations.

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ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE.

Seaman's Sharp Sentence.

George Ford, a seanian on the s.5, Empress of ladis, appeared before the Marine Magistrate, Commander Basil Tay lar, RN, chis morning to answer a charge of unlawfully absenting himself from his abip without leave on the 2nd inst.

H. James, chief mate of the vessel, said Ford was away all day on January 2nd; this was the second time he had been

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INDIAN SALES TO CEASE..

INSPECTION INVITED.

LONDON, January 4.

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opium in Calcutta after the sale of 170 cheats fixed for April 1st.. and no sale in Bombay after Marel 12. An upset price will be announced in each case. With respect to the obligatory sales to be held previous to the dates mesticaed it has been decided, in order to lighten the stocks at the Treaty Ports, ns &

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absent without leave, having heen Logged amount of opium to be sold daring the present year for consumption for a standardence on Deceiaber 2

Defendent admitted the charge and ex.in countries other than China from press extreme regret. His excuse was 18,200 chests to 9,000.

| acentaulated ni Shahgia and elsewhereth. he had been drunk and on the day in

his duty.

in China have been cleared. The question was not in a fit state to return to decision cauuct be carried into effect at once, however, as three months' notice is necessary.

2000 TURKS SURRENDER-

LONDON, Jon. 4.

A telegram from Athens sales that' the Turkish garrison at Chius, com-

thousand prieing two surrendered to the Greeks.

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MUNIFICENT REQUESTS.

UNIVERSITY AND CHURCHES

TO BENEFIT.

LONDON, Jan. 4. The Rev. John Ellis has left £100,000| to Cambridge University and £30,000 to various church funds. Fle requested that his name should in newise be used in connection with the bequests.

Ford was ordered to forfait eight days pay and was sentenced to ten weeks' hard labour, the eet of his keep in prison to be

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THE PEKIN SYNDICATE.

912

A member of the Finance Depar:- ent interviewed the opium merchants

The shareholders of the Pekin Syndicate and banks of Bombay a fortnight ago). and made the fullest inquiries, and

must by this Esme se realising the truth of it is understeed that the present the poet that hope deferred maketh the- action is taken after most anxious heart sick." The undivided profit has been deliberation between the Jadia increased during the year by same £28,000, Office and the Government of In and now ranches the respectable total of dia. This action will entail heavy £440,000. Still there is no bint of a but unavoidable loss to the Indian dividend, and liareholders hate to be cireular letter "dressed to the seaticiders the committee of Union revenue possibly amounting to millions content with being in sight of the promised sterling, but it becomes necessary when land. The directors have, no doubt, very Church state that the Rev. John Kirk Maconachio has accepted the insitution" the magnitude of the undelivered stocks good reasons for pursuing a conservative to the puntate of thin chuzel. Mr.in China is considered. It is an open policy. It must be borne in mind that the

commercial activity of the country he Maconueltie has had much ministerial secret, that the situation is becoming naturally been interfered with by the re- experience, having been Congrégational serious to Bombay merchants and Minister in Mischased for

UNION CHURCH PASTORATE.

ORGAN RECITAL AT THE CATHEDRAL.

years. He is a hard worker, and those banks. ness if all be down, and the energy which who know him testify to the thorough. characterises all bis efforts. It is ux pired that he will leave England in February and unmence his ministry hero in Margh, and it is hoped that ills arrival will be signalised by renewed effort and interest in the part of all con- nected with the church.

markable changes which have taken place, sod it is not surprising to find that the company has bees grostly hampered by the diculties of providing labour and by the falling off in trade. It is however, estiu... factory to note there bay becs a subetautial mercase in the output of coal during the The ultendance was not quite so large period covered by the report. Shace us is customery at the organ recital holders, will also be pleased to learn flat given by MF. Dean Fuller, F.R.C...the directura expres themselves hopefully FL.R.A.M... at St. John's Cathedral yes for the future. They are contemplating so The committee in the same circular day evening. The programme was extension of the company's sphere of activi call attention to the fact that the reposingly varied one, and was very much ties, and see signs that the great advantages sponse to the appeal for donalicas tu enjoyed. The opening item was a pre- of a callaxantion of European and Chinese futore than in the past. They add that falling upon the church funds this year lengthy piece, which Mr. Fuller played signs indeed are not wanting that the fee. has not buon equal to expectations, and admirably. The madrigal by Lestare; in already exista under the new régime. point out that it would be very unfortu Widor's Toccata; and Wely's Pastorale nato recourse to the Trust Fund was wra all light compositions and they were

The following is 'a bopy of the telegram mude necessary, as the interest on this treated by the organist with the right Whilst the warship "Natal," con Ind pens part of the sul camcons of delicacy. The concluding solo sent by Yuan Shih-kai to Lord Hardinge, Viceroy of India: “Ün behalf of the Hyldninga

·Grieg's 'mujestic www veying the rempins of the late and to diminish this, if avoidable, would

be unwise. On a change of ministry, the farsch." The vocalist was Mira. Gank, Republic of China I desire to express to American Ambassador at London (rition title in is very desirable with Deburry's L'amo sout your Excellency and Lady Handinge me Whitelaw Reid; was on her voyage that in the church accounts the balancefrants with sympathetic feeling. The sincere congratulations on your 10-1 The Times says it has reason to she was met by American warakips, should be on the right sale, and to at excerpt from Elgar Dream of G700- vidential escape, and my horror of the in bellers that the Garrison of Adrianople and escorted Howly and solemnly toy-this the willing to subscribs are in this reital was Sanctus For Bershia crime which so nously inflicted- extremely hard pressed, and that towards New York. Prendent Taft, asked to send in their contributions this, which was also rendered, vary, ably upon the people of dia an irreparable.. negotiations have even oponed for 31; Knox, and Mr Bryce will attend the earliest possible date to the hon. by Mrs. Gark. A collection was, made misfortune, Signed Year Shib-kal," Per-

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