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TUESDAY FEBRUARY 17, 1914.

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DISASTROUS FIRE IN SHANGHAI.

MESSES. HALL AND HOLTZS

PREMISES BURNED.

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(From Our Quen Correspondent.)

SHANGHAI Feb. 17. Messrs, Hall and Holtz's bakery and "furnishing factory was burned down

this morning..

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(Renter's Service to the China Mail) | (Renter's Service in the China Mail)

JUDGMENT AGAINST SIR

STUART SAMUEL, M.P.

LONDON, Feb. 17.' Dr. Birl, who sed as a common informer, has obtained judgment and £13,000 against Sir Staart Samuel, M. P., for voting in the House of Commons while his firm, Messrs. Samuel, Montague & Co., were under contract to buy silver for the India office. A stay of execution was granted upon payment of costs, Counsel for defendant, (Reuter's Service to the China Mail. stating that a Bill of Indemnity we rending, though he did not know what the effect might be.

The loga is estimated at Taels 100,000.

NEW UNION CASTLE LINER.

Losnas, Feb. 17. Troment colonista of East Africa and South Africa inspected the Llanstephan Castle." the sister. ship of the huquŸiously appointed. Llandovery Castle, prior to her leaving on Mer maiden voyage.

MEXICAN AFFAIRS.

Prem Attacks on President Wilson.

Loxnos, Feb. 17.

A telegramm Moxie City. states that the American Charge 4'Affaires has protested against the attacks on President Walso in the

Mexican press.

President Turta.. in promising that they will cease, said that he would na more, tolerate attacks on President Wilson thin be would on himself.

THE ALMERIA" SAFE.

Toynos, Feb. 17. The Hamburg-Amorien liner " Al- meria." which went ashore at Tamu. East Africa, has been fouted By

lightening her to the extent of 100 tone. Apparently there has been re Anmage, and the ergo will be ro shipped today.

AUSTRALIA AND THE SOUTH 'AFRICAN DEPORTATIONS,

A RECORD BALLOON JOURNEY.

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Lospos, Feb. 17.

A telegram froin Berlin states that an engineer named Belliner has per. formed a balloon journey, of 1,875 miles from Bitterfield to the Ural Mountains. This is a world's record.

THE HOME RULE PROBLEM.

Speculation as to the Govern-

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THE FOURTH TEST MATCH

THE FIRST INNINGS.

LONDON, Feb. 17. A telegram from Durban states that in the first lonings South Africa made 170 runs, of which P. Hands scored 51, Barnes took 7 wickets for 56 runs.

England made 103, Hobbs scoring 64 and Carter taking 6 wickets for 50

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In the second innings, South Africa make 32 runs for the loss of the first

wicket.

BISLEY SHOOTING.

PROTESTS AGAINST NEW REGULATIONS,

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LONDON, Feb. 17. Vigorous protests were arised at the meeting of the National Rifle Association against the War Offic's requirement that Territorial competitors, including those entering for the King's prize, abould be brought into harmony with the Army Musketry Regulations, This excludes the so called fancy sights. The Chairman, Lord Cheylenmore, read a letter from the King, in which His Majesty hoped that the new rules would not prevent Canadians from com- peting for the King's Prize.

LONDON, Feb. 18. There is much speculation as to the nature of the Government's concession in the master of Home Rale for Ireland. The Daily Chronicle, speaking with an air of authority, declares that Uletor will not he excluded but administrative autonomy of a most generous character Dominions. will be accorded the four North-Eastern Counties, including control of education, licensing and police.

The meeting unanimously requested the War Office to postpone the change for a year in order to consult the

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LIST OF DONATIONS.

The following donations were collected during the year 1913 by the Committee of the Hongkong Benevolent Society and the Council of the Young Women's Christian Association:

The much-discussed "classical dancer, Miss Maud Allan, made her debut before a Hongkong" nudience as the Theatre- Royal last night, Sho danced to the brilliantly exeunted performances, by the Cherniavsky Trio, of piecus from Grieg, Schubert, Chopin' and Merissohn; and, in doing so, slas at once proved herself Elis Kadoorie Esq. (Ish donation). $300.00 to be worthy of the world-wide reputa. Por Mira. Shellim ... tien she bus attained, for she is a cum Par Mes. Piercy summate artiste, a highly talented dan A. Fetch Lady

Lady Ham

Hamitoo, per Mre Lang (£3) and a fascinating, refined, and charm.mp ing personality.

Jin Lander Notwithstanding "that the prices of Mrs. Edkina (1st donation)... admission wore deuifio thows usually Mrs. Kydd charged, the Theatre was well filed, only a few sents in the upper circle being

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The entertainirent opened with a br. Friend, per Mrs. Hoskyn fiantly, extented performance of Men. A Friend

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Brothers Cherziavsky. On the curtain 26-- ascending, the famous dancer was seen to clining in a graceful posture in the middle of the stage which was artistically draped in circular fashion. The lady herself was most chastely and beautifully attired, | A 3 notwithstanding that she was interprat A ing Schulert's "Am Meer" ("By the Sea. Very properly, she wore neither shoes ac stockings, thus giving bersed the necessary freedom for artistic danc- ing "essentially based upon the ancient Grecian mod. The performance was

The following amounts have since been remarkable chiefly as showing the dan eer's cerption of the coupower's mean- promised or received :— ing, which she interpreted by various Ellis Kadonrio Esq. (2nd donation) 15000.00 movements of her wonderfully sinuous Ho Kom Tong Faq. Lady. This was followed by a Chopin Lau Chu Pak E....

Gourgey Esq.m. vilse, which Miss Allen depicted charm. Ind

Sebubert's Moment Musical" Indy Ma ingly.

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Mrs Gedge Mrs. Fdkins (2nd donation)..... M MM. W. G. Humphreys UM. W. G.

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was also very setistically performed. At times the dancer literally appeared to part of the exquisite music she so beautifully and racefully interpreted. Sis certainly was very fortunate Mr. Pollock ... having such talented musicians to play Mrs. Bachao...

Mrs. Stabb for her, and the limelight affects, so skil. Mrs. Shellim fully managed, were also of mach assist-

Mick Pitts ance Dancing in Greig's Peer Gyat Mr. C.. A. Juices.,. Suito "--". Moznjag," "Ase's Death," "Anitra's. Dance,"Miss Allan attained a very high standard of excellence, and * great overy respect achieved triumph. Her death scene was wonder.

"Anitra" und her elfish imitation of

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Othor papers refer vaguely to the temporary exclusion of Protestant REMARKABLE POLICE COURT fully realistic, her joyful movements as Ulster.

The Standard says that the highest and most potent influences are working to secure & truce on this basis.

The Daily Mail hints that the Irish Unionists accept such a compromise. LATER,

The Fremier's Caution. It the House of Commone, Lord Robert Cecil asked if the Government intended to propose the exclusion of

Ulster.

Mr. Asquith replied that he could not anticipate the promised statement. fele

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Loypos, Feb. 18. Reiter's correspondent atr Mel bourne telegraphs that Mr. Fisher, the former Labour Premier, while THE KIKUYU CONTROVERSY. condemning the deportations by the

LONDON, Feb. 16. Union Government of South Attles,

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Take off thy shoes and stockings from off thy feet" was the demand made by Cantaness to two Chiness ladies in Dos Vreux Road yesterday. He was charged with larceny this morning is a case that

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Os the appearance-of-the-ofliger the man throw. himself stiff and pretended to, be dead. No sort of peaceful persuasion could bring the man cat his stupor, and he WAR conrrged to the Police Station in rickeln. At this institution, the dend me" rtowered with marvellous al crity. The prisoner, in a statement. said "I

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Vociferous applauso folowed, Leang Yan Po Esq. (2nd donation)

De Souza and Co. testifying to the manner in which the Cawasjen Pallanjee and Co..... great dancer bud delighted all. In the 13. J. David and Co. second part, Miss Alian danced perfectly Lea By Ban, Em.... to Mendelsson's famous "Spring Song,' E. Pabarey and concluded lar part of the programme Arratoon V. Apear and Co..

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The Cherniavskys, whether as Trio or as soloists, gave a splendid performance, and each of the talented brothers re- reived, a great reception. Les Cherniat sky's violin solos were particularly well; received, and this magnificent player had to respond no less than three times after → Eugene performing Tschaikowsky's Dneguine."

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hoped the Motherland would not in- The Bishop of Zanzibar, in a strong terform in the policies of the Domi reply to the statement recently made did not steal. She wears red stockings. public under sa figation for the excel "nions, but allow autonomous Govern- by the Archbishop of Canterbury with don't like het to wear. I want her to take test entertainment he has provided on ments to manage their own affairs.regard to the Church conten voray which them off - Mr: Cook, the Trime Minister, has has arisen in East Africa, respectfulig declined to forward to the Secretary gests that the Archbishop has pre. of State for the Colonies a number judiced the whole cave, and that the of Trides Union protests against the Council of Bishops would be compra- deportations from South Africa.

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the famous classical dancer and hears the talented Cherninskys will venture to say that the increased price of admission is not justified.

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Loup. Dymond From what I have I should say the way in which he Feed, L recovered was marvellous,

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confidence trick. Melbourne, where the slaughtermen | he will remain in communion with them, declare that their employers pro miscl to relieve them of the duty

leansing the abattoirs.

LADER.

THE AEGEAN ISLANDS.

Powers' Decision Communicated to Porte.

LONDON, Feb. 16. The decision of the Powers in regard

to the Aegean Islands has been com. municated to the Porte, and a written reply was requested, says a telegram from Washington. Turkish official circles are disappointed and grieved, and it is not improbable that Turkey will endeavour to negotiate directly with Groece to exchange the islands sc cupied by Italy for Chios and Mitylane.

THE GERMAN CROWN PRINCE INDISPOSED.

Loxnos, Feb. 18. Renter's correspondent at Berlin telegraphs that the Crown Prince is suffering from mumps.

Bishop of Uganda and Mombasa are

BRITISH POLITICS.

Important Eye-Electioní.

LONDON, Feb. 16.

Prisoner was remanded for medical, examination.

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NEWS OF THE DAY.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Heavy logs are being experienced on ilus West River.

A occulting acetylens light onʊy has been moored at Pakhoi to mark the chan- nel between the fishing stakes.

It is hoped that the 230,000 promised by Messrs. Ellis Kadoorie and Ho Kom. Tong will provide the building, bat site is also required and farther funds are needed for furnishing and initial expenses and in order to start the Institute on a and promises are grefully acknowledged and further sams, however small, will be thankfully received.

Cheques should be made payable to the Helena May Insti tute Fund" and may be sent to Mie, J. H. Komp at the Law Courts or at No S Gomes Vils, Kowloon.

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Sir Hugh Munro, a Scottish landlord with estates in Forfarshire, arrived here by the Pagife Mail steamer Kores yester- day..

Captain P. L. D. Jarati, 136th Balu." chista Infantry, has been appointed to the Adjutantcy of the Bengal Nagpur Last evening at the European Y.M.C.A.,

The proposed enin-gement of the Railway Volunteer Rido Corps, which Despite the flooding of the consti. Mr. F.. Browne, Government Analyst Sayingpun Government School has been becomes vacant in July not. tuencies with Ulsterito speakers and told the story of Radium. He reviewed dropped. Bamour has it, that this in literature the insurance question con- the work of Crooken, Becque and the on account of the prospective transfer Mr. J. Eitzen, Vice-Consul for Norway tinues to be a strong rival to Home Curies. He showed the Electroscope to the Government of the Edis Kadoorie in Hongkong, has, wo learn, been ap Rale, at Poplar and Bethnal Green. the Radium detective. The Radium School.

The candidatures of Messrs. Baurr Salts gave off heat 250 times more than

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Hongkong.

A new mail train service via Tientsin and Jones (Labourites) are unlikely to cost, with no diminution that concerned and Pukow for Europe (ris Biberia) will seriously affect the issue.

those now alive. "Its lifa was about 2,000 be closed at Shanghai every Wednesday years. Its chemical effects on life were evening at 5p.m. The train wit con- Bect with the Trans-Siberian Express described though doubt was thrown on conveying the mails sent vis Dalny, on its ability to improve the Hongkong Wednesday morning. chicken. Its work, in promoting life and euring disease, was due probably, to its

ALBANIA'S NEW KING.

Wied to Durazzo.

pointed Acting Consul General for Nor. way at Shanghai. 3fr. and Mrs. "Eliten will leave Hongkong on Thursday,

The Chinese Government has requested the Government of Hongkong to informa the public that certain unauthorised per one have put into circulation documenta purporting to be Nanking 8 per cent. bonda of 1912," The public see warned that the only Nanking 8 per cant. bonds cognised by the Chinese Government

LONDON, Feb. 16.

Twelve fatal cases of bubonic plague The "Italian warship' Quarite is ex-electric energy. Probable cures of an occurred last week, and one imported case of pected at Venice to escort the 'Aus-er were reported. The Xrays were due cholera, was also fatal. Out of three out

to the breaking up of the atoms. Hadium breaks of Ciphtheria including, and Portu- are those in ruspoed of, which detailed "Teking Official Gazette and on which trian Taurus conveying the Prince of now was worth about £16.000 is grame guese, pns has ended totally. One otse of particulars have been published in the The world's stock was 7 or 8 grammesenteric fever. British is reporte, and one Of this, thanks to Sir Edward Cassel, death from small pox. The total number of interest is payable at the Bank of China.

plague cares since the beginning of the year worden. London possesses 4 grammes, which are is 70 of which 63 has ended fatally. being used for curative purposes. Many

According to the Posing orresp questions wore answered and most cordial The C.P.R. liner Empress of Asiá thanks were scoorded for the luminous" sont out for a triad trip after entendant of the Morning Post there is. sive overhaul at Kowloon Dock which proepset that Chins will be again The Prines of Wied will visit Lon- lecture and demonstrations

Included a thorough inspection of all thejected exactions similer to don to pay his respects to the King

machinery ptice to the final talding over indemnity to connection with and confer with Sir Edward Grey

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sterling of the Quintaple Lot prior to leaving for Albania.

saldo to meet

Beuter's Berlin ecrrespondent tele. gruphed that the Prince of Wied returned from Durazzo this morning

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THE PANAMA CANAL BEANDAL.

Euloide of Mr. Kennodj,

LONDON, Feb. 16. Router's correspondent at Buffalo telegraphs that Mr. Kennedy, Tren surer of New York State, who been subpoenaed to appear before, the win Cough Committee of Inquiry investigating don't

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