1914-02-24 — Page 7

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 24, 1914.

THE CHINANA

BY TELEGRAPH. BY TELEGRAPH. BY TELEGRAPH TRAMWAY INSPECTOR

LOVE TRAGEDY IN SHANGHAI,

MURDER AND SUICIDE.-

From Our Own Currespondent).

SnasGuat, Feb. 24.

Portuguese

(Reuter's Service to the China Mall) (Peuter's Service to the China "Mail.)

AMY BIPLANE WECKED.

PASSENGER KILLED: PILOT

INJURED.

Chichester.

LONDON, Feb. 24.

Xesterlag evening volunteer `mined, Gomes, aged 20% An Army hiplane was wrecked at Fonts, and employed as a clerk by the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank. at Shanghai, shot is termer sweet beng whose ano Was Goularts,

ugs go years.

He the blow-out his own brains 1 with his serving side.

The girl died this, mening, Jealousy is believed to have been? the motive of the tragedy

THE SITUATION IN MEX.CO.

The Benton Murder.

-LABLA

LONDON, Feh, 24. Mr. Boaton was a comain, not a bruther of Sir John Benton,

The vivilian pilot, witned Kemp, pus seiously injured and a passenger named Haynes, of Parnborough, was

| KANAL

GERMAN ENTERPRISE IN SHANTUNG.

ESTABLISHMENT OF IRON WORKS.

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LONDON, Feb. 24. Router's Berlin correspondent stater that the Bayrd of the Shantung Tail: way Co., havo decided to submit to n general meeting a proposal to incransa the share capital by 10 million mark for the establishment of iron work in

the German Protoctorate.

RICKSHA COOLIE FINED

PINALTY FOR NOT ACCEPT

ING HIE

Jee. Maurice, a clock.

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FATALLY STABBED.

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A Chinose tramway inspector- was. assnuled near the Bowrington- onaal' on" Sunday morning by some person anknowa, Elo was rumoved to the Hospital suff ring from a sovera wound, and arccumbed last night,

SPORTING

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

D.CLI. R. Hozatora Porten, These teama being in the running lor the championship of the Sal Division, United Services League, caused more than ordinary interest to so takon in this raste on the Afilitary ground yesterday. Teams —

DO.LT. Re-Fitoverald: Lintun. Baldwin Bartlett, Holmes Connor i CHANGES IN THE F. & O. Derie, Bennett, Eardley, Stling, Buck..

more

FLEET.

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Hongkong Fulice Swann ; J. Obko, Cavo: Edwards, Garduer, Drury ; Grim- ) mett, Roynolds, Kelly, A. Clarke, Wilson.

Referee, Sergt. Wilson.

The Police started and their rawhing

tactis quickly brought them to the

It is well known that the P and 0. building programme invoires important changes from year to year in the compol

"Dukes" oil, wb- re Grimmet wasat fault tion of the company's flout, it being neces sury to replaco older vossals, while still with a good opening. End to end play wan good for many yovs sarvica, by larger and the o der for a time but gradually the

costly "shine. The Borneo," | "nippy" **Sunda," "Phlawan" and "Sumat-n" known as the "Burned" class, rich of less thau 5,000 tons, wars added to the gam |pany's doet of interm-disto vessels in 1896, at which date, for their type and trade, their size was considerable. Within the

theus vessels have all been disponent

noktiers wore dovu the "weighty" policemen. after some twenty

minutos play, Buck put cross a centre. Swann knocked it on to Eardly who przed: the Folies went off in great style ngala but, the steady delones of Baldwin and Liston drove them back and after two

A enolie was to-day charga bolive past few wasks, after only 18 year service, corners had been taken Bennoth scored the) Mr. Hazeland with refusing hire to the others to pur second goxi. Eardley should have scored barers in Bombay. They are being re-again but Swanand Analy. Halftime.--- It was stated that complainant attopt.placed by vessels of the Ehiva typu, of D.O.L.L. Res. 2; Hongkong Poller, O. ruble their tonnage and of proportionately greater power and speed; and wheron there were fon- ateamate of the Barneo class, six ships of the Khirs bype are in course of enostruction, and their com pletion will place at the service of passen gers a series of intermediate stemmers kuparior to any of their predecossar

GREECE REPLIES TO TRE POWERS.

LONDON, Feb. 23. The reply of Greece to the Powers (Beuter's Servicn to the China Mail.) was presenteil yesterday. It declares that Greece is ready to conform with the decision of the Powers. I as aumes that the Powers decide that theed to hire the rickson at the Vanchat islands which they would not low to Government Schools and that prisoner be fortified, would never be the objects asked him where he desired to go. He of attack, agroes to evacuate Territor. then dentidad 40 cents payment which las, assigned to Albania, within the was refused. time fixed, and undertakes not to en- courage resistance to the decisions of the Powers, but urges the incorporation into Greeca of certain villages in the After question time, Sir Edward Groe, Sacratury for Foreign Affairs, Argyro Castro Valley, for which Greece -anid this. Mr. Benton's wife had dele. I was propared to pay Albania 2,500,000 granel in Sir Cacil Spring Rice francs. It accepts the munification of „(British Ambasseng at Washington) the frontier, extending along the Al- saving that har hudhand, after a heated bagian coast to Cape Pagania. discusion with General Villa, had been tharen into jail. A friend hul visited Gay Villa who sit « We haven't -gat him in prison In the morning Goran Villa wat Again seen bat ducline leta unu anything farther

Discussion in the House

of Commons.

Mr Bryan, the "Tinited Stobok See.

PORTUGUESE POLITICAL AMNESTY BILL,

The coalie mid he had been hired by pawanger for whom he was waiting an eu'd not take a further hire. He denied dennding the 40 canta

Mr. 11 Reland imposed a fine of $3 or suren day",

NEW BANK PREMISES.

Opening of the Deutshe- Asiatische Bank's Premises.

The new building of the Deutsche- Asintische Bank, eracted in Queen's Road Central was opened porterday,

will

The first of the new ships to he com

The "Duke restarted; wal were soon.) worrying Swann and Co. Gardner conspicuous for the Police Fe and Kelly (who had changed with Edwards) forced play to the other end. Grimmett got through, but shot badly. Drury was woak' and throw extes work on the already over. worked Care and the opposing forwards gave Swann planty of shots, which he saved-

pleted. the **Khiva," sailed from London with a full complement of passengers on | Saturday the 24th January, on or mailon China and Japan. The Khyber

"now Etting out at Birkenhead splendidly. Wilson made headway to the

Mead love London also in the enmpany soldier goal and his centre was returned Intermediate Direct Janno S rvise on April by Grimmett but Reynolde and A. Clarke : 22 would the “Karınala" is programmed for both tailed. More savos by Swam marked

mniders

voyage to Calcutta on August 1.

the closing stages, the and coming with the Four of these stemmers will bare baen osnatructed at the yard of Bleurs Cammell, result:-D.C.L.T. Rot. 2: Hongkong Laird and Co. Birkenhead: the remaining Police, 0.

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the "Kashgarant

and Kashmir." are

hoing built at Groenock.

FOOTBALL NOTER,

Ungssected results have been the feature The outstanding fextures of the nuw gmasel aro the broad axpanse of their of recent local football. The R.E's, though

ARAS heltered promenade deck: the arce deprived of some of their brightest stars. preponderance of 'outside cabins for one ha t' the strong gannem team by the only A four storeyed building it has a steel for two passengers, the free provision in frate and the architecture is severely each exbin of electric ventil ting fans: the gustared in a Hongkong League match. extremely dainty schorne "of white On Saturday last the B. E's tell to the Italian Renaissance. The floors and mufonamelled decoration of the spacious dining "Tamer" hy two goals to love to the re

987 are of reinforced concrete and teskwood xxloon, whose rextxarant tables accou 10 feet high, contains the Bank trenguries and th

LONDON, Feb. 23. Reuter's correspondent at Lisbon rotary for Home Affairs, had informe 1 | telegraphs that Congress has adopted Sir C. Saring Rica that the American- the Political Offenders Amnesty Bil-covers the doors. The basement which is modate parties of four norama or more; played Hongkong Shield is, the former

Conel visited General Vilin, who said that Ronton wag dand. Ho wished Grant Britain ni the United States to know, declared, that Bentan hud visited him armed with a pistol, intend ing to kill him. General Villy than showed the pivol to the Consul

Sir C. Spring Rjeg hadd informed!Mr. Sivan that nublic opinion in Europe might be aeriously affected by Desarai Villa's attitude (Omposition Cheers) Mr. Bryan, continued Sir Edward Grey, while declining responsibility for Gene- -rat Villa'n deings, said that the Amori- ean Consul was inquiring fully into the matter. Subsequently, Mr. Bevan in formed the Ambassador that Benton had been court nurtialled and shot an the ground of having attempted to saasinate General Villa. Mr. Bryan had expressed deep regret at the accur- Tance, Sir Edward Grey explained that. the fact of communienting through the United States did not imply that the United States were in kay way respon

ALBANIA'S KING AND "GLORIOUS FUTURE."

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produced

and there is a treasure lift and a s'aircure the music and amuking ! trouncing the D.F.In, by four goals, to nil.

connection with the Banking Hall, which

which sir of comfort

igama resulting in a goalless draw. On the by the arrangemont and mame day the R. G. A. were rnen soundly adjojping

and opening out of the This was al in the Hongkong League.

The longues are in a interestin z state, the is an example of that favourite is on the ground door. The main ente instituting in modern steamships the lat Division Hongkong League may be won is from Queen's Rond and there is also

R.G... The lat an entrance fru a the ne. The offices and

vorandah cafe. The dining saloon and by the RF. D.C.LL

tion of the United Services Leagire can Will Meet the Tear and Russian departments are well appointed sub-most of the cabins are ma the spar deck, Division

the first and second class wabadiary sinans fall to the D.C.L.T.

R.G.A. divisions being provided by ornamental

H:

The 2nd Division of the United Services teakwood partitions, filled in with leaded for smoking, music, etc., tometter with

number

of two-berth cabins, being League after some of the torns playing as ginan. The upper Pours are reached by a placed amidships on the hurricane rusty as fourteen matches, is just as much richly dressed granite atsirado, a corns promenade deck. The intermedia e P. & an open question as when the season started by an electric lift. There are also rooms

0. (for watchmen and servante.

hits, and the building has taken about eighteen months to erect.

Statesmoo.

LONDON, Feb. 23. The Prince of 'Wied ceremoniously received the Albaniar deputatlony led by Esaad Pashs. The latter said the deputation, on behalf of all Albània, asked the Prince to accept the Thrane of free and independent” Albania.

The Prince replied that he would devote himself with all his heart and might to the new couatry, and hoped, with the support of the Albanians,, to load Albanie to a glorious future.

N

Messrs Palmer and Tarnot wore the by ces between Landen and Japra, [if not more an, as a glance at the table i

HONGKONG VOLUNTEER

RESERVES.

· MUSKETET,

Musketry Part II (Standard Test) will be carried out at King's Park Range ect. mencing at 2.30 p.m. on Saturday, 28th instant."

"OFIELD DAY.

Parod at Kowloon Station al 2.30 .. on Sunday, 1st March, uniformi, with rithy and belts, only." Tiffin and drinks will be provided. E. the Governor bas

which passenzora ATC

conveyed at lower below will show.

fares without transhipment on route, are very largely used at all seasons of the year by the Eastern travelling public and the now steamers are likely be proven welcome addition t

to the existing facilition

the new Tatin Mail steamer Including Kai--Hind" (11,400 tons) and the **Bords" intended for the Australian Branch Line, there are at the present moment 70,000 tons of shipping in course. of construction for the P. O. Company,

Cant ibuted.

THEFT OF RIFLES.

Kwangtung. Government Involved.

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Daring the pa

pant wook the threa leading teams, 27th Pag., R.G... Police and 28th Coy, R.G.A., have all been beaten. Na less than six lame ent of the ten have a' ill to be reckoned as possible winner. It laks as if the closing month of the season will be reached before the winner can be

potted.

The DC.L.I. Reserves are coming up well with the leaders. Two popular wins over the 88th Cry, and the Police stand to their credit during the week and results like this will soon put them at the head of affirs.

Interesting matches next month will be the semi-finals and final of the Hongkong Shield. Without a doubt the "Tamar A TURKISH TRAJTOR SHOT.

and R.G.A. match on March 14 will be worth going to see. The D.C.L.. have yot to play the Hampshire" to decide LONDON, Feb. 23.

which shall play the Club is the semi-final Lieutenant Kemal was court-mur signified his intention of being presentdition proceedings with the larceny of Enal on March 28.

Tova Wai Young, charged under extra- of March 7. The winners will meet in the ible, but that through American in- tialled for deserting his post and, as the Reserves will be competist, 30 Mauser rifles and 5,000 rounds of

4.

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Auence alone could they discover the with plans of the forts. He was shottin, the President hopes that asyment of Kwangtung about July or August truth and get justice done.

the following morning, suys Reuter's Sir Edward Grey intimated that he Constantinople correspondent.

was still communicating with Sir C. pring Rice as to what further steps

were possible and also for information | THE 8YDNEY BUTCHERS' STRIKE, regarding Mr. Lawrence Curtis,

United States Poikey.

M

A Chance for Vegetarianism.

members as possible will attend this practice. This country chosen for the $43,000 of Army pay, the property of last, and also with the misappropriation attack practise is practically level ground, the game Government, was remanded by there will be no bill-werk.

Mr. Hazeland today.

** PARADES. ****

Parades during next month will be beid

Mr. Hodgson, the Assistant Crown Soli.

3:

The United Services League tables are

United Services Lengua.

FIRST DIVISION.

"Grande,

P. W. L. D. F. ́ ́ A.

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at Volunteer Headquarters on the follow.citor, prosecuted and Mr. Goldring ap-R.G.A..

D.C.LL 4 3 1.0 8 date:Thursday, 6th March; Tuce peared for the defence,

It was intimated that the larceny would, Royal Engineers. 5230 day, 10th; Thursday, 12th; Thursday, LONDON, Feb. 23.

10th: Tuesday, 24; and Thursday, 28th. be heard on the 11th March and the B.M.S. Tamer... DAU The Unionist papers urga President

Despite the opening of additional parades commence at 5.80 p.m. All of misappropriation on the Bed Wilson to change his policy of en-depots, telegraphs Router's Sydney members are requested to attend as many couraging the rebels in Mexico, and correspondent, thousands of homes of these paraded as possible, as it is ex- do something to ensure the greater are daily without meat, the supplies prated that the G.O.C. will inspect tho

being only sufficient to meet a tenth Reserves on wio 4th April, 1914. safety of foreigners.

The Morning Post calls upon him either to announce a plan to that end, or declare that the Monroe Doctrine and his policy are not op posed to action by the other Powers to secure the welfare of their ögn subjects in Mexico.

America and the Incident.

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A telegram from Washington states that Great Britaia has requested an inquiry into the whereabouts of an Englishman named Lawrence Curtis,

who is reported to have gone to Jaurez *ín search of Benton,

The United States Consul bae bean -ordered to investigate. Peraident Wil-

of the demand. The Men's Union are urging the nationalization of the industry..

In the Summary-Court this morning- before the Puise Judg, Mears, Harry

March:

SETOY CHARGED WITH THEPT.

Scene 1 Yaumatiz.

The employers are themselves suc-

A Supay attached to the 28th Punjabis cessfully running 11 meat depots, Wicking and Company, Br. Gorgo's Builds charged before Mr. Hazeland to and are performing all the workings auad the Lee Hing Erm and Lin. day with the theft of a brass lock value

800. The claim was for $1.683 far branch 60 cents at Yumati. partyer therein, to recover the sum of

Militant trade unionista are talking of a general strike.

A Genaral Strike Threatened.

The ironworkers have struck for an increase of wages, although they are working under award. All the big engineering works are idle.

THE IRISH COAST WRECK.

41.

SECOND PITIKIOT,

Goals.

P. W. D. L. EXA :87th Cøy., R.G. A.14 8 3 3.25 19 10 Bungkong Police.14 8 4 27 15.18 88th Cary.. R.G.A.13 8 4 128 11 17 83rd Oey, R.G.A.12 6.3/3 21 20 13 1982-25-14--14 Tamar R12 D.C.L. Res. 9 6 2 1 19 3 R.E. Reserras.13 3 7 13 7 D.C.LT. Band... 934 15.38

9 aff and Dapt.14 3 9 9

of contract to accept and pay for seventeen Inspektor Guard sloted that D... Buglers 13 0 11 1 9 30 cases of umbrella ribs and seventeen cases Splurday evening just

about dusk

Golf Match.

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of umbrells handles a ld by plaintiffs to whistles were blown at Yiumati, and an defendants on August 12, 1011, with other similar good, Plaintifs w.

if wivad

Indian. entstable ran into Reclamation the of ga3 to bring the claim within the sam-Street and near the stalls sow the sepoy mary jurisdiction of this court. Mr. O, with curam lock in his hand, A Chinese During the week end, a return Golf Willson, of Meet Stephens and Willen who was bolding aliopper aleged that match was played on the King's Park appeared for plaintiffs and Mr. F. O prisoner picked the chopper up and at. Faithfull, was for the defendants

tempted to strike him when he demanded. Course when the C., revenged their

previous dels tm Bourem. Mrs. John Baith, whose death at the the lock. Prisoner went to the marine

*** RENUNGAN., 924 of eighty-four has just pourred it stall and offered 40 cents for tin Jock Brighton, was proud of the fact that she which the complainans would not scop. Cap. Pay0 D. G. Mackenzie.. had thirty-two brothers. Her father, It was further adeged that he kicked £. R. Lindwell . H. May... Lieutenant James Roper, E.N., who another Chinoes in flag abdomen, W. Ladle 0. 8. E. Gr on ..... fought in the battle of Trafalgar; and was Tao sepoy's story was that he went to la. C.Staples ... 0 J, H. Mend Castle, unsried twice. By his first wife het dali and offered 13 cents for the lock 0. A. Hamilton 0 & E. Brion...

Cht. Stober syŬ A. W. Barega Eleven of the shipwrecked men on he had sixteen some, and by his second which the dealer refused. He offered 50 Got Wooldridge. 11. Jack the islet are still alive. Two life-wife another watzen gonn and one cents, which complainant stall refused. rumdreckwith. D. G. Smith boats and a tug watched throughout

He did not hold the lock in his hand. Capt, WakeBald. 0 W. Carven Sunday, but it was impossible for

Mr. Haze and said the evidence for the TV. Claxton, FL Abinso them to approach the island. It is

prosopubic

not denyi bims that how believed that all the fourteen Fethard lifeboatmen nra drowned, na those on the islet are sil Norwegiana.

ann and Mr. Bryan yesterday enufer. Surizm Foodles on a Desert Island.

-red regarding the whole situation. Benton's friends are trying to recover --the body, hoping than on examination it will show conclusively bow he died.

According to some New York new papers, Mr. Bryan is disposed to accept the execution as an act of a formally constitute Court Martial.

DONT COUGH.22.

and mp yfir vílality when Chamber. Kina. Cough Remedy will outs you, «don't know where a peplatant ortish)

Loxox, Feb. 28.

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