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SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21, 1914.

BY TELEGRAPH. BY TELEGRAPH. BY TELEGRAPH.

(Reuter's Service to the China, Mail,) | (Beuter's Servlĝa to the China Mail.)|(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.)

THE "TOSA MARU” ON FIRE.

SINGAPORE TUGS TO THE

RESCUE.

4 From The Dean Cochspondeat. ).

"SINGAPORE, Feb. 21.

THE WATERLOO CUP"

FINAL.

Toxboy. Feb. 20. In the Waterbo Cup first, Dilwyn bent Tencorys.

The betting was 1 to 2 on the winner.

While 150 miles of Singapore, hound EXPLOSION IN NOBEL'S SCOTTISH for Hongkong, the Tama Mara " was

digvared to be on Are in the bold.

Eleven fest of water was pumped in, bat, this proving ineflectual, the bodi was båttened down and signals sent to the Rahemin," from which vosiet a wireldes migrange was sent to Singapore, Tues were sent out, and it win found that the den had been smothereart

The vessel arrived at the docksto.day. The Maru is a stool twin wrew Athamar of 5,823 tons gruas pezinter sinned by the Nippon Yusen Kalushiki Kaisha, af Tokyo, which is her port of registry,"

DYNAMITE FACTORY.

Savca. Killed: Two Injured..

Larsmos, Feb. 21.

THE CHINA MAIL.

SHEWAN TOMSS

APPEAL

HEARING CONCLUDEN..

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WUCHOW NOTES.

DISTURBED K FANG SAI.

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"(from Our Dies Correspondani).

Wuchow, February 17. Taforintion has just came so band' which, if true, seams to indicate that, there is a serious rising in the South West of this. province of Kwang Sai

The hearing of the Bhewan Tomes appeal. POPLAR BYE-ELECTION.

case before the Fall Court concluded yes- Losoos, Feb. 21. terday afterno a.. Judgment was reserved, The polling at Poplar is being con- and the President (Sir Hariland de

Ib appears that for some time the French ducted amid considerable excite. Sausnarez) sonanced that in view of any

Sir Matthew Wilson, the vic-pplication which might be made, he woul in Annan havs bon actively engaged in for at Rethnal Green, is assisting the ire un'intimation on Monday as to how suppressing a local rising which in being

their judgment might go.

atent

Puiorist.candidate,

Result of the Poll.

The poll resulted as follows:-* Your Liliomal)........ 3.548

lark Unionist) Jones (Fabourite)

3.970 H02

The result of the list General Elec

SPORTING.

ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB.

The Regatta penmoted by the, Royal

Club house on Saturday, 14th Marah.

An explosion in the Mising Rootin wax-Mr. S. Baston (Libera) Hongkeng Yacht Club will be held at the is occurre Messrs. Nobels dymete artery at Ardeer, near filsgow.

Seven people were killed und,two injured,

Explosion Heard for Forty Miles.

The vase was. Juilt in 1802' at Messrs. |ther death. Harland and Wolf's Belfast yul.- Eǝ.]

THE POSEN TRAGEDY.

COUNT MIELCZYNSKI ON TRIAT..

LONDON, Feb. 20. The trial has been opened of Cuunt Mielczynski for the mupler of his wife and nephew at Castle Dinkoayukce, near Graetz, on Doc. 1

The proceedings are held in era. A doctor sat beside the accused, who -was very dejectoil,

The Gant pleaded guilty to killing! his wife and nephew, and, in astenas tion, sai that he had been greatly pro- Take and had fired on the spar of the

moniens.

The Tragedy Recalled. It will be remembered that at the time of the tragedy Reuter telegraphed that Count Mielzynski, who is a mem her of the Reichstag, on hearing a noise In the night, thought that burglars had entored the castle. Ha secured a gun and went downstairs, and finding the Countess his nephew in the formor's bedroom, he shot them both dead. The Count then reported the affair to the Public Prosecutor and demanded an investigation.

Another secouat of the tragedy was

It

Another telegram angeuners 210-

The explosion was terrific. shook the "neighbourhood, wid was heard for forly miles..

Immediately afterwards, a small magazine blew, up-

ILLNESS OF MR. LLOYD GEORGE.

Taanas, Feb. 20.

Mr. Lloyd George, who has been suttering from influenza, left his bel to speak in the House of Commons yesterday Afterwards his condition Pecite so serious that he was com {juliol te tako to his bed again. His

emperature is 102.

LATER,

Mr. Lloyd George is better and bus motored to Walton Heath for the wok-end

PORTUGUESE POLITICAL

OFFENDERS. '

Baalament of Royalists.

1

Lasnas, Feb. 20.

3,07: Mr. E. Asend-Bartlett (Union ist #14-FL]

41

The Bethnal Green Election.

011-

There word scenes of great thusiasm in the House of Commons when the result was aounced.

The Conservative papers are most jubilans, and proclaim that Home Rule is doomed,

The Liberal papers, while dia- appointed, point out that the Socialisti candidate, Mr. Seurr, was a Home Ruler, and, therefore, the result was a victory for Home Role. The papers

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Owing to the intervention of Rs work, it has not been possible to fix the pro xmo dedinitely, but the probable events will be

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THE CHALLENGr Cup.-Fix wir ders. Tast yer wan by Canton R.C. by two feet Any Amateur Club.

THE NATHAN CEP-For four-ons. Reni

dents of Hongkong, Crow from one unit, or combination of 2. THE Ewo Cur-Forfour-on, Limited to Crow to be masbers -- of

Hong

R.B.K.Y.C. Orex Fours. Any amateur crow," com- petitors in Challenge Cup barred and not more than two in a crew the same As the Nathan Cap. Iran Chen Pais-Any amateur Club. Over PATR-Representatives. of any Amateur Club other than those rowing

Clab paire together in Inter

8:ate that Sir Thomas Ron (who is 99 LADIES' DELERS. IT

iloen

net confirm

years for age) the Liberal member of Derby will resign in order to provide Mr. Masterman with a seat. A later telegram

this statement.

Sir Matthew Wilann said the victory was due to the people's sympathy with Ulsterinen and dissatisfaction with the Insurance Act.

NAVAL GIGS AND

A Moon as possible the

progmummo

he definitely decided upon and announced. Crews are now beginning to practièe and it is hoped to have a very successful after- moon's aport, the straggle asinat Canton -being certain to be a very keen one.

Royal Hongkong Golf Club.

THE SERVICES THE CLI Some very interesting golf should he Mr. Masterman, in a spencli to bia witnessed in the above match, which falla supporters, said his opponents held the to be played over Fan Ling on Sunday. car by a minority vote, adding that Bth sides are strongly represented, the there would be another claction before ↑ playera being as follows :- eighteen months, when he was con THE SERVICES fident the prosent absurd result'

Lieus, Gardner would be reversed,

Comdr., Waterer

Mr. Bonar Law wired to Sir Matthew Wilson congratulating him on the victory, saying it could not have come at a better moment.

LATER.

A telegum from Lisbon states that the Political Offenders Anesty Bill autheesses the banishment, for term inot exceeding a decade, of soine 20 Mr. Masterman, who is suffering Royalist leaders, including: Senhor from gastritis, intends to-take a long Azevedo-Coutinho, Captain Paiva rest. Cueiro, and Colonel Bessa.

HUNGARIAN LOAN.

Loxtox, Feb. 20. The Hungarian Inor has been

to the effect that the nephew was star-envered... fug with the Mielzynskis and that the -Count had been auspicious for some

time of the relations existing between

this wile and nephew, who was the son

of her half sister.

On returning from party at four o'clock in the morning, the Court noticed that his wife's room was lit up:

THE ADDRESS ADOPTED.'

Losnos, Feb. 20. The House of Commons-fras-dopt- ed the Address in reply to the Speech from the Throne.

and hearing a noise therein he went to THE FRENCH LOAS TO BREECH. investigate, taking sporting gun with him. Ra found the couple together. nad, as stated, shot them dend.

BRITISH ARMÝ AND AVIATION.

£215,000 in Supplementary Estimate.

+ነ

FracademŃ Reply.

Max, Feb. 10.

It is pointed out that it is unneces sary that the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster to which office Mr. Masterman was appointed recently) should be a inember of the House of

Commons.

PANAMA CANAL TOLLS.

Probablé Repeal of Exemption Clause.

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Le Malin, in signifiant article, says that the "Frenett Loan off President Wilson told the legislators | £11,000,000 to Grecze prices French that he expected the repeal to be ac-

confidence in 14. Veniasis, the Greek Premier, a sympathy complished in the present Ɛersion, with de Triple Extana. Germano- phile interests at the Mens Court must not imagina Woş. Hance will The Supplementary Army Esti-consent to play the Sape. If those -mate includes £210,000 for vristion.

Lieur. Bagall Lient. Col. Tuwa Capt. Dobbin Comdr. Boccher Lieut. Torrie Capt. Turnbull Lient. Budwell Capt. Lindsay

5+

TAR CLEB.

. Mr. J. Clark

Mr. 7. H. T. Mc-

Martria Mr. K. M. Cumming Mr. T., Forrest

directed by large hand of robbers. There has been some series fighting and itin sted that the French hars suffered several lone in officers an·l men,

The Resolutionary spirit has Apparently, erved the burder and the whole district is in a ferment.

We hear that the Chiness official in Lung, Chan are sending forward tops | without delay. It is hoped that thus the rising will be speedily suppressed before. the movement

umge larger proportional-

CORRESPONDENCE,

THE HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LTD.

י,

(To the Editor of the “Caixa Mxt.") ·

Dear Sit.-Ch gencing at your issue of the 13th instant. I read ** Investora interesting letter (published therein) on the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Com pany, Limited, suggesting, or shail I say, appealing to the Directors, to treat the shareholders of the Company fairly in the way of dividends in consideration of the mater they have suffered in this respect in the past and of the turn of the tide in the Company's auercy,'

From the jene of "Investor's" letter.

it is obvious that it was written for the beneficial interest of the shareholders, and I have pleasure in endorsing his opinica thereof and as the same time to mention a point on this subject that he did not mention (as it probably did not cecue to him) and which I feel I could not ignore after seeing that the share. holders dissatisfaction has been brought

to the notice, of the Directors and has boon givan"publicity.

By observing the profit and loss account ter the year ending 1912 and the balance sheet on the 31st December, 1013, oce will neties that the company paid to the Bank in the way of interest. the sum of $117,257.61 which amount I presume is included in the item of Sunity Credi

This enormous toes." $2.137„DRE.M. overdraft would apparently take a very considerable length of time to discharge. Mr. R. O HitchisonThe only assets of the Company as this Mr. CE. A. Banvin time word: Value of Kawkyn, Cos Dr. Lindsay Wood

mopoliton and Aberdown Docks, build. Mr. G. S. Archbutt

ings and plant, including flosting plant Mr. F. J. Grist

at 31st December, 1911, with additions « Mr. M. A. Murray

thereto during 1012 89,845,022.21; sun- Players are reminded that no times will dry debtors #299,245.30; and material in be reserved for this match on the starting stock at book value and amount of labour list, and that each piper will base to ar and material only expended on work in range with his opponent as co. booking.progress 8012,291.04. The valuation of The match commences on the arrival of the the properties and buildings sbond be valued at a reasonable amount instead of continual depreciation which in my opinion will be much appreciated.

8.35 train.

Lawn Tennis.

In the fast report of the Company ir is shown that if the capital of the Dom pany were increased, the Company would

tree from all lien on their properties

therefor. through overdrafts and interest paid

Now, seeing that the Company's peciniary affairs are in such state,

The R., G. A Sergesota' Sports Club are LONDON, Feb. 20. holding a Gents. Doubles Tournament on A number of prominent Senators and their enart at Victoria Barracks: the first members of the House of Representa Cay, and Sorgt. Smith beat Mr. Nevill and round of which resulted:Staff Sorg. tives, at the invitation of President Staff Serg". Talbot. Q. M. Sorgt. Howell' Wilson, conferred with the fatter at the and Master-Gunner May beat Sergt. White House regarding the repeal of Alison and Q. M. Sergt. Clegg, why is not the probleia of how to remedy the Panama Canal talla exemption Sergt. Cambridge and Conductor Called this enormous liability, which instead of clause. From the views subsequently hent Sergt. Cuthbert and Mr. Sheppard. decreasing is increasing, solved?

Therefore, I do not hesitate kako expressed by them, it appears likely. M. Sergh. Wall and Coy. Sergt. Major

Harrie hélt Serzt. Quarterman and Serythis opportunity to suggest to the Direc that both Houses will pass a repeal of Major Hurls. Byen: -Coy. Sergt.-Major tors a solution of the problem by calling.

Bliss and Stad Sergt. Down. 8 ct. Smith the clause,

and Seng Pragnell Sergt. Peacock and fresh rapital and iving new shares. Sergt. Wilson. Sorg Trptt. Palmer and the object of which is to ropay the Bank: Q: M. Sergt. Babbage.

the large sum overdrawn; and I think that for a company of this magnitude. 2 capital of $5,000,000.00 would not by any means be too large. This would not in any way be prejudicial to the existing shareholders but would materially bene- fit the new ones as the earning powers would be amoi and I am sure that if this plan is adopted by the Directors they would not have the slightest dif ficulty in achieving it and in fact it would A MYSTERIOUS BACILLUS. At a meating of the Rubber Growers

E.M.S. Newcastle put up a very spoithe highly appreciated by the shareholders, Association in Dondon, Mr. Noel Trot-ing game against the Shanghai Raghy from whom they would receive their LONDON, Feb. 20. Loxbox, Feb. 21.

ter, who presided, said the suggestion Football Club of the 14th fast. The Navy warmest support, -Colonel Seely, the Secretary for mysterious bacillus, designated the for the establishment of a contral seltside contained a number of rather in- experienced players, best they were an keen War, has agreed to the postpone-Gaertner Bacillus," has been founding agency otherwise than by'a systemax anything," and shhough outclassed by rent by the War Office, until 1915, to he responsible for the death of a of collective bargaining was fraught The final score was twenty points to nil, Shanghai they made some very good efforts. of the requirement that Territori competitors at Bisley should be woman in London, and a samber of with such difficulties as would render but to a large extant Shanghai bai to brought into harmony with the Army pursons in France, who died after eat it commercially impracticabla. `--

ing seemingly sound and healthy food, Musketry Regulations.

LONDON, Feb. 21.

THE NEW BISLET REGULATIONS,

STRANGE STORY FROM INDIA.

* LONDON, Feb. 20, Roster's Calcutta correspondent tele- graphe that." The Englishmaan atates that on Monday night a large body of - raiders crossed the frontier and attack-

-ed

blockhouse at Attock Bridge. Armed police fought the raiders for

several hours. The raiders retired with

fow casualties.

interests triumph. Puteh pecuniary aanistanca will immediately seATA.

THE SUGGESTED RUBBER SELLING AGE: OY,'

"Commercially Impracticable."

LONDON, Feb. 20.

SRANCHAL FOOTBALL CLUB 2. THE NAVY. This match was played on the Shanghai Recreation Club's ground on the 14th inst., ni rasulted in an easy victory for the Football Club by eight goals to two.

Rugby Football..

H.M.S. NewcaÁSLE V. - BHANGHAI,

thank the amart, work of their halves, Austin and Craddock, who got the bail the away from the serum much faster than

At the start Shanghai annual dinner of opposing pair.

It is being argued that the bacilles may At the eightb have produced many deaths ascribed to the Buras Club of Edinburgh in scored haily, but once the Newcastle Ptomaine, arsenical and other poisoning, calebration of the 155th anniversary of men shook themselves together play was

Robert, Burns's birth, Mr. John Bachau, much mara even. prospective Unionist

t candidate for Pe-hles and Belkirk, in

the foret of the proporing evening wiid Burns had, summed up for them the old Scots world, not only that Vanishing in his but part which was

which ho stil found flourishing, pirb but which was ranithing now. Another

NEW APPOINTMENT FOR VICE ADMIRAL BIRKELEY MILNE.

LONDON, Feb. 20.

that

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POLICE INFORMER ASSAULTED.

'I am, Dear Six,

Yours truly,

SUGGESTION.

NAVAL SCANDAL IN CEYLON.

The Times of Ceylon, of January 27, says.-Authentic particulars were avail alle today in connection with the ru

afont for the past few days that there had been a desertion from one of the warship in harbour. A reprosenta tive of this paper today obtained the most reliable information on the subject. It appears that varly this week. Fleet Payinanter George H. Coles, of H.M.S. Hampshire, who had served his time un

This morning, a police informour told

the China Station and had been trans- reason for his appeal to Septemen was his Mr. Haziland that he had been waylaid

d flness." What fuel invented the and assaulted by a prisoner and other terred to the Europa for passagome, Vice Admiral Sir Berkeley Milne las legend that Scotanien wero cold A ATICE been appointed Commander at the Nors. calculating? Their history wie one long members of the gang ber uns bere was found missing. Local enquirios vero record of devotias to lost and im information In the can of the seizure of mado, e poco taking the matter pp. possible muses. A third ranson was the 23,007-bery sicket Defendant's son, Alue was discovered by which the 283- extraordinary width and depth of Burns' humanity, his catholic interest in every head bun cited with bhp master was suspected of having crossed nouk and corner of homian nature. Burns previous in hid, its alleged, tore to India by the Tuticorin amil boat. spoke hot only to Sootland; his audience suite of clothes tom: Tó, ahrers by the Working on this premise, it would ap

pri-onar..

one that the police were successful, and Inspector Dymond, in making for a heavy two days ago a lieutenant and six marines

bo. Bou penalty, and that assaults of this clod had for the Furopa, went serose. been going

India, and, acording to latest informa for some time. Prisoner was wontenced to ang month's ton arillable, will be returning to Co Imprisonment, with hard labour.

Jomiso tomorrow morning by the Tuti- corin, bins with the paymaster.

CUBA'S SUGAR QAMP.

LONDON, Feb. 20. The latest estimate of * Cuban

500,000 toy

The mme body on Tuesday red on the Sussex Regiment who were engngad in meaœuvres near Peshawar. The result of this attnek is not known, but ambulancer have gone out from Pesha war and Artillery has been ordered togar crop be in readiness,

A later messaga from Delhi stakes.

DON'T RISK PNEUMOKIA

WPILM

All Dankind.

BEWARE OF COLDS.

NHILDREN are much more Kkaly to contract the contagious diseason when they have colds. Whooping cough." diph theria, scarlet fever and omsutaption, cre that the report of Uis raid and attack rid of every cold su quickly as pos diseases that are often cantected when a have been greatly exaggerated. Somosible.. Teps the forerunner of all child has a cold. That is why all medical beware of old For the Badmasher fired overal shots a few pulmonetgeable, and preumonia may authorities say

develop a few houta, Take Chamberlain's quick cure of colds you will find nothing nights ago and rolired when the fire Cough Remedy It is hople thing to better than Uhamberlain's Coughs-Housedy, pet forty years and ha

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