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NEWS OF THE DAY,

posturday's list.

Four guies of plane were notified in

Prince Henry of Prussia recently made an hour's Hight in Rumpler viachine.

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The Cruiser. H.MES. Yarmouth; ou completion of the Home Naval minceugrue, leaves for the China Station,

of

Many magloians have visited this part the world from time to time but none surped Malini in excelionce and enterprise, saya a Shanghai contemporary,

is a strong apporter of President Yau. If he comes to Canton in a sort of neutral attitade, fighting- possibly of a very serious character: will almost certainly be inevitable Those beat informed regarding Canton are of opinion that there is little likelihood of fighting tuking place, at least meantime, and that it in much more likely that "a com promise" will be effected then that civil war should be engaged in What the nature of the ". compromiso" is likely to be is not stated. It is more important. in our opinion, that no troops should be drafted from Kwangtung northwards, as that would simply mean a recurrence of outlawry of all kinds on land and sen That the people are well aware of the likelihood of trouble is evident front the news we have to hand to-day from various parts of Kwang-sai Al}}"·

THE REVOLT.

FIGHTING

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 1913.

SHANGHAI.

THE ARSENAL ATTACKED.

SOUTHERN TROOPS REPULSED,

· FOREIGN · BETTLEMENT IN DANGER.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

SHANGRAL, July 23, Arsenal at three o'clock this morn

Southem troops attacked the

A fino of 8100 was 'ita posed on a juuk water today on a charge of illegally czing. porting arms, and for having a shortage of

conce. Hearms on his bast according to his

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Chinese as Good $2561 st the the provinces, with the exception of Magistracy this morning for keeping an those mentioned yesterday as having ille opium, divan at Wacha. Thres named a bellicose attitude, are,ided were ordered to pay 8 nach.

men who were smoking when the place was Beacons-On July 15, at 33 Quinsa Mienwber like, waiting to see what Rd, Shanghai to Mand Mrs C po|will tum up before

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themselves definitely. Meantime they are ostensibly loyal fellow citizens, as becoros. Republicane,

of their elected President; and no doubt they will require a good Ideal more proot than has yet been forthcoming from the Rebels to enuse them to throw in their lot with the present abortive rising, to which everything pointa to a speedy and

2.30 p.m.-Legislative Council Meeting. humillating overthrow. 2.15 p.m.-Bijou Theatre.

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

"B. E. Major-General Anderson (caves for India on Saturday to take up his now appointaient at Miorut.

Chinese customs Boats and launches in - the neighbourhood are dying the now flag of Independent Kwangtung.

Croremor-Seperal Forbes of the Philip pine Islands, recently underwent an Joperation to his nosa at the Manil

General Hospital."

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THE REVOLT.

FROM the news to hand to-day it will be seen that though the Southern troops" have met with serious raverses and, indeed, have made little or no advance what- over beyond the Yangtze, they are nevertheless not quite overwhelmed The latest news to hand shows that they have by u means given up hope of combating successfully with their opponents Early this morning, we learn from our Shanghai correr- MID-SUMMER pondent, they made au attack ou the Arsenal there, and, judging by the references ta bomba and bullets

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KUOMİNGTANG'S. OFFER.

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two Hasses have requested the President The Kuomintang Members of the to withdraw all Northern troops from the South, and prqiniso that if ba will

arrangement with there holding the Ar sertal, and something of the sort misy possibly be attempted. In support of this it is stated that efforts are in progress fr bey over the men-of-war at present in the Hunsgru

Yostseday agair e poet was strong that troops wero en the way from Hang- chow to take part in the revolt, People going to thy Suanghai-Hangebow Rallway Station were informed that the train serw vee was Interrupted, and the station staff refused to suo tickets to civilians, stab Ing thi uenia but troops wero being car-^^ ried. It is said that between 3,000 siď. 4,000 soldiers were on their way here. In view of this interruption, of ting-traf«: file, it would not be surprising to find that »

toned that troops have also been expected. the soldiers had commandoerod the whole of the rolling stock. It may be men- from Sungkinng and, other quarters. If is belierod that the troops at Woorong

Fighting lasted till Ave o'clock.") The Chinese warships joined in sup-acenta to the request they will not oppose hare gone over to the southern party.

porting the Northern troops.

The Southerners were driven off, French Concession and some passed Many shells and bullets fell in the over the settlement.

Considerable damage was done to the Native City, MD)

the Quintuple Loan, will cancel the

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Information last night showed that the southern provinces, and will request soldiges since the proviors sitemoor declaration of the Independence of the Ars had been resorted by all bus

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SUN'S ADVICE.

A maxim gun has been placed in the and all the Volunteers have been called sident advising him that if he wishes to brach in front of the French Concession Dr. San has telegraphed to the Pre out and are patrolling the streets. prevent further loss of lite and property The Northien troops were awisted by be most resign. Then, he states, there three cruiser and soven grabonte, and will be quiet again. the battle lasted tivo or six hours. Tho gunboats lined up near the bank by the godowns al under their fire the Southern troops were forged to fall back. Sub- fight proceded again. The approaches sequently they were refered and the to the pits.

aro under fire.

AT CANTON.

Jadging by the appearance of Canton there is little indication of a change of

currel. Everything is quiet and nor- Government of of a serious revolt having

mal Over the Government buildings and on some of the ships in the harbour them appear to be a few more agy than usual.

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KITELANG CITY AND FORTS.

KIUKLANG, July 16 The city and forts are in the possessÍCKS Thres thousadel robul soldiers are reys no fighting has taken place.

of the orthorn troeps. For the past two

ported to have surrendered to the North-

in any efter murdaring their officers.

HUANG SING REPORTED DEAD.

NANMING."

A Nanking telegram: reports the death of Huang Sing, a leader of the Kuo Ming Tang.

Captain' G. Badham Thornhill, R. G. A,, from No. 4 Dept, R.G.A., bas been #ppointed Staff Beer to the Colonial Forces, Straits Set lentents, Captain Badan immediato trouble is anticipated in TP. SUN PRESIDENT OF SOUTH ham-Thorbill has bad considerable experi ance in the Far East, having served in Hongkong and Peking. He is a first class inter rater in Japanese and Chinese

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the City of Rame." Should, howere? General ang arrive with his anen, it is not improbable that fighting might occur. The hope held that instead of civil war Breaking sut, a compromise will be

IN KWANG SAI

OHINA.

The rebel leaders in Nanking proposo that. Dr. Sun Yat Sen shall bo sleated President of South China.

PEKINO.

CHINESE MINISTER RECALLED..

The southern pop's retreated from their first as to a position south-wes#. et Hukowe, but are now moving towards Kiukjang.

Norther troops are arriving daily and an agrocent is mat reached soon, heavy fighting is inevitable. Sir Chinese gunboata are in port. The Kuling road is open to trade.

It is reported that General Ko ba returned. It is considered that his pre- sence will strengthen the position of the Forthern troops.

this morning, when a Japanese man-of- Considerable anxiety was created early wer fired analuto of twenty-one gums. Is was feared thas the Kisngsi troops were attacking and that a battle had begun

Discontent among the overseers in effected. the Publid Works Department at Hongkong has lately found expression in serocal which is improbable, an outbreak of robotforing rewards, for the capture of Huang at the incident. Strong suspicione pre

If the troops are withdrawn to go north, signations. They complain of their trostbery and piracy is certain to tako place sing, Chen Clif Me, und Pak Man Wei.vall hers of Japaneis complicity in the A Presidential order has been issued the forts. Great indignation in expressed. meant by one or two of the engineers under throughout the district. whom they served, and the matter deserves the attention of the Legisative Council.

They are deprived of all their decorations. present uprising-Reuter In the meantime young men at home" who should understand that the conditions of are preparing for oracrgencies by fortify in Tang Chieko Minister to Washing:- are offered nearscenerycbe in this department Wuchere is perfectly, quiet the soldiers employment are as present ang hing bating the little island of a Lung Chan, has lef for Chinn.

It is reported from, America that Chan

satisfactory."

little bow. Wachows.The object in 25, 220 24 | 25 || Presist any attack that may come from There canbide Whist Drivs in

Dr. Robors Bridges, M.A. M.B A DELIBERATE PLAN OF YUAN FRCP.hu been appointed Post H.E. the Governor, Sir Henry May, the Naval Yand last night, held under the and is waiting to leam the intentions of -Kwang Salis'sitting on the force" G.C. 31. G., is going on love to England, auspices of the Dockyard Recreation Club: qneral Ling. who has 80,000 troops lately a Tuesday, the 15th, entirely corse Poet Laureate will occasion, some aur-

Tarenta next month, and will be back in the Colony Messrs. Blackwell and Elson wars the ler his ecinmand.. General Lung

Another infermant who left Kuling as before Christmas.

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NEWS OF THE DAY.

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the upper floors of 20, Li Yuen Street, Yesterday a znalic hut from one of distance of about forty feet. He was effort to bring up the strength of the 1.E. the Governer is making a special live when picked up, and was sent to Volunteer Reserva io 210 before, the end -hospitul

of the your sins of application for otalment and condition of service are While blasting as in progress at being sent in all the Erms Lad ofera in Chung Hae island, near. Caprimun, a

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LAURIATE.

LONDON, July 16.

berat the above. The southeru fugi pris. Not only was it believed in many a

The appointment of Dr. Robert Bridges

their arms, which were then l by the

shot

reigners who formed a guard over be abolished altogether, but Mr. Rudyard Kaling

Kipling and Mr. William Watson were Mr. Duff, who controls the store at

more generally fancied as possible·stic-, At Fatsimis a large number of women Faling, tried to get down during the cosa to the late Mr. Alfred Austin and children of the wealthy class Lave fighting for provisions, but was

A selection of opinions, by men Leen hastily departing for Hongkong. through the arm and compelled to return. qualified to express them, publishe, by one Dr. Webb Anderson, superintendent of On the Southern side the 6th and 7th of the London paners included few sup patients were yesteriny fewer in nam Each then thought the other sa play. first choice of Me Elkin Mathews, and tho Taishan Hospital says that the regiments accidentally bred on each other. porters Dr. Bridges' olalma.He was the eram a number of the in patientsing false and a mielee ensued in which 400 the second of Dr. T. Herbert Warren, Pro- retired to.eir homes. This is signi men are said to have been killed. Seant of the stato of mind,'c. the popu

foner of Pontry at Orford, and of Bishop Our informant believes that the out- Welldon, hath of atom farenred Kipling: lace. Chinese suffere severe injuries to his face the Coming having British employees, and

brenk in Kiangsi is part of a coliberate Others suggested by competent critics were plan by President Fuan, who fully, real Mr. Honey Newbolt Canon F. D. and handle through the premature exploi Excelleby has arranged to attend t

ized the result of removing the Tutuhs of Rawmiry and Men. Allow Meynell, in of a charge. He was brought to the Colo isl Secretarye ofice on the 31st. It was persistently rumoured in the pared accordingly. In support of this of ago, an Oxford tower, and a physician, K\angs), "Ankui and Kuangtung, and pre-The new Ladesta is sixty-nine years Hongkong to hospituje

Juhta t-as 5.0 p.m. to give any further colony to-day that a mutiny has occurred view it is stated- information which thoas contemplating euin Canton. So far we have been unable li-tmont may desiran is pointed out in authenticate this statement.

1. That den, 14 Yuan-bung did not Imdon in 1882 to derafo himself to. the circular letter the conditions of service

senian order calling the northern poetry. His plays and poems, for the It is said that, Chan Kwing Ming Las troops from Kiuklang when he was suppoems, for the most part based on classics) are very many and the training is carried ou, taken prosession of the telegrapli offies posed to do so. enjoyable, and it is to be hoped that the the Shanti censered before dispatch.ously gave $200 in the Kiukiang hospitalit le partians as well that an appointment under circumstances which render it very- and that even European telegrams frou That the northern general spontan to the general public. But on the añola mythology, are comparatively little known Governor's appeal will moot with a ready

just before the fight began, saying (in has been msdn which fa free from the response.

cffect): Your servieca will be wanted danger of political offenes) while, on all

are the most utilitarian zoonde, there of an ofos which is beloved to date back orces for satisfaction in the maintenance

without interruption for nearly thres couturies-N. O. Daily News.

Foreign Settlement, the matter has

Prosecuting ng of the Sanitary Board now developed into one that must coolice this morning for dumping rubbish seriously engage the attention of publle street at West Point, Sergeant other nations. During the Revolution posing the refine for a prints in Briwa and the man we probably dis of 1011-12 lives and property of disidual. Thoman was fined 8107. Foreigners were greatly endangered

A man who was charged with being in

A story of most daring attempt to

NO LUGGAGE.

An exodus from Canton has commenced.

W who retired from spital practicnim

8. That Hupch as well as Wucheng,

by both combatants, and it would acem posession of leran and Idksus, taken from defraud the Chartered Bank of India, Ans. Tho authorities are anxious for the people has been atcpituly filled with northern to the fisió of Edward TIT and has existed

SHANGHAT'S POSITION.

that on the present occasion that Government pinatations, this morning Shanghai Settlement is similarly to sated that he supplied the Wyndhare talia and Chins, in respect of s lakh of remain in the city and to this and troeps for some time past. N. C. Daily run the gauntlet. The risk is too Groon, of the Forestry Department,sioner of Police st Mads. A coolie the les more than one piece of luggago. Tho Street Lower sollers every two days. Mr. pees, has been related to the Commis will not allow any person to leave who

soldiers patrol the station and quays and News". great; and it is therefore the duty of praecuted, and the man was bred 12.

gave his name as Keda Doread, with families of the principal oficials have of the Foreign representatives-Great

large cantan tag, bearing the impression of already left the city, and uro, stated to Britain taking the initiative to at East Point during the squallast. The equo purported to be drawn in favourTRANDED, WAR VESSELS...

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G. C. O. called & the bank and presented invo faken refuge in Hongkong, protest cuphatically and at once. Thursday was board in the Police Court of Gopal Chundra Chatterjoo, mud, to

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Mr. R. V. Pilisbury, proprietor of ike Manchester, N. H., Union," ahired ab Bota, ou the station Cincinnati from In spite of the activity shown in cor-Europe on May 31 with his bride, “lo idein quarters on Wednesday night, anys be met while making a tour of the world N. C. Daily News of the 18th on the Olovelend and whom he married at of 23 bage of four which formed part of prepared for the revolt than is gener- the cargo of the lighters, sad were found in Paper Mills. The bank ledger clark, ze. Taingtau are still lying high and dry assglia, and for the time, being all are marriage had been made by wirtless where ally recognised-ld little difficult eating house cookhouse at Shanghai rod the matter to the Eeropean account-ness. Numung. They cuanat get away on waiting developments, Until late st in repulsing their opponente. The St, Yeni Deraints were each who instituted imediate eoquinics, account of the sudden fall of the river night on Wednesday rumours wore afloat the stene was 1.0 miles frim that port sentenced to six weeks' imprisonment. Representatives of Heilgers and Company. They have been in their ludicrous, posi. of operations against the Arsenal, but Mr. Fillabury bride was Mr IT, C pronounced the signature on the cheque aon for at least a fortnight, just at overious influences wore at work, and no Valentine, of Trenton, NJ widow forgery. The coole, who was arrested, ting which they should have been much attack took place. The Cleveland left San Francisco That will be seen thing President Yuan has wreathice we are recommanded to fry of a sharper, who was described to the the best forces nt bis command and figue. We have not tested is police as a dark complexlored Bengali who H.M.5. Forne lets for Canta 66 10 the volunteers are witolly prepared to arrived at Hongkong they arounced thele tion of affairs neither the local troops por courting At once. When the steamer before long is practically certain to it to bon bevarago cf excellent quality services giving him Rs. 9.8 for his

yet, but its increasing popularity showed called at his house and engaged bis F.m. last ziight. drive the rebels to their several the tracst care is taken in the browing. trouble. The Bengali apparently followed

hazard everything on an authrak against ng geisent. Fafore reaching Tukohajna the Arsenal, while as yet the news of Mr. Pillsbury sent a virrior rejcating Provinces.

revolt from elsewhere la not strongly that arishyterian minister be wit- rduraging. But even were they ready to When the lig linor suivert there the Rer, The casualties in the Southern force take such risks a disappointment was in Hi Derio was on the piez, mays the smcunted to incre than a thousand, und stern on Wedny day, Bumour spoke of New York Sun, th

true was arranged for six hours to troops on their way to Bhunghi, ineinde allow the Red Cross medical corps Infogo Jurgo emilingent from the direption bury the dead and attend to the wounded of Hanchor, but they did not arrive ind

Ships was also given, from which it For 'light and refreshing boer in lot appeared to be merely a tool in the hands: avidence in the neighbourhood of Can It is believed that in the present cond February, and M. Pilabory began

un foreign matter being used in the way the roolia to the bank and on finding him Co., od Podder Street, are the agents, of preservatives. Mesars. Michael and arrested made himself scuron.

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SOUTHERNERS REINFORCED,

Further, South the news to hand in that Canton in still quiet and that much depends on the action of Ganeral Lung, who is in command of

CAN TOU AFFORD THE RISK. 30,000 troops within a few an nooded suffering from orstops in the

VERE you aver sized with a

BOYRID mirel, from Caston. It is to beurtains Chlie, Cholo and fiarrhoes Cholers Diarrhoes Femely in the house f storedah, or intestical usins, Cham without a bottle of Chamberlain's Collo, attack of cramp colie or diarrhoea hoped that the General will deem it emuly cover fails to relieve the most Don't take such a risk. A does or two will inforood by 1,100 men, and fighting was advisable to adopt the prudent course time to sand for it after the attack called, and it never fails oren in the most resumed

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