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action in North Manchuria. Therefore, the of some importance as to whether Russia is members of the Grand Council have held at this hte day justified in re-occupying

conferences lately.

" It was Kuldja, for has she not pledged her difficult to boliave that China's alleged in many international agregments to obstructivemoss in regard to plague mea

recognise the territorial integrity of China sures in Manchuria is the justification defend the maintenance of the status quo? and engaged moreover to uphold and for the occupation of Kuldja in the So far as the other intentions with RUPTURE BETWEEN RUSSIA province of Sinkiang, bordering on Chinese which Russia is credited in Reuter's Turkestan; and so far as we are aware dispatch are concerned, they appear to there has been no trouble in Chinese Turkes be quite within the limits of the

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LONDON, February 17th. A Berlin telegram states that the Government has asked the committee of the Reichstag to suspend their deliberations on the Alsace-Lorrane Bilt pending the Government's decision,

"THE

FOLLIES."

A DELIGHTFUL, ENTERTAINMENT. No more delightful entertainment. has beon presented to Hongkong audioncos than that given by The Follies," and their stay baro is certain to prove welcome, more especially after the long interval which has elapsed sings the Theatre has been occupied by any operatic or dramatic companies. The excellent reputation of this talented company has impressed Hong- kong, with the result that a crowded, houss greeted the company on their first appearance occupation of Kuldja end the valley of the if by a demonstration on the Chinese

last night. High expectations had been formed I in 1879. It was only after the main frontier" Russia intends to

say that these were exceeded in overy caso. The regarding the entertainment, and it is safe to part of this article had been written that Kuldja and the valley of the Ii, we cannot reoccupy

entertainment provided by "Tuo Follies" is information as to the nature of the dispute see how the Powers who subscribed to the

now to Hongkong. Everything asspointed with reached 179 from our Correspondent in agreement to uphold and defend the in- Peking. It is the old story: China is tegrity of the Chinese Empire can counten-

their programs is original. Their platform is strikingly attractive, thoir alleged to be disregarding her Treaty once an enterprise which is in flagrant

dressin ploturesque and thoir funay pro obligations, and there is the further ques-defiance of that pledge. The latest telegram

is decidedly tion of a disputed boundary. The articles in from our Peking correspondent says that

laughable. The introduction is very pleaking. inasmuch as the Lividia Treaty which our Correspondent the Chinese Government is confident that

it reveals the fine quality of the various voices mentions refer to the status of Russian an amicable settlement, can be arranged,

and the excellent balance of the whole, and as. Consuls in Mongolia; to various commercial and we shall probably learn later on that

LONDON, February 17th. In the House of Commons on the sabjoot to its charm, its originality and its the programme prosceds every auditor becomes priviloges and to the right of Russian this amicable settlement will be brought states that the long smouldering irrita- message from St. Petersburg subjects to construct houses, shops, ware about either by this demonstration that

debate on the Address in reply to the mirth. Jean Desormos tella Nellie Webber bouses and other buildings on land acquired Russia threatens, or by the, moral suasion of tion of Russia against China, which expressing disapproval of the principle funny yarns to spin, Nollie Webber and Henry speech from the Throne an amendment "Ypsilanti," Reginald Mountfield kas some by them by means of purchase or concession Concert of Powers who are deeply has supposedly culminated by the in places where the Russian Government concerned to see the integrity of the Chinese

LONDON, February 17th. Russia has communicated to Great Britain, France, and Japan her inten tion to make a demonstration on the Chinese frontier.

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has the right, conferred by the Treaty, to Empire preserved, and therefore may be spread of plague through Chinese ST. MARCEAUX

establish consulates. These privileges were expected to bring their united influence to obstructiveness, has ended in the conferred in the Treaty na part consideration bear upon China to honorably fulfil the decision of Russia to take forcible ac- CHAMPAGNE for the Russian evacuation of Kuldja and terms of her Trentice with Russia, and, if

the Valley, and it is therefore there are any legitimato grounds of dispute, tion. It is understood that Russia interesting to briefly recall the events o persuade the disputants to refer the will re-occupy Kuldja, which was which led to the Russian occupation

questions for settlement to the established of this territory thirty-two years ago,

tribunel at the Hague.

restored to China by the Treaty of and its subsequent restoration to China.

1879. Russia also intends to enforce The beginning of the story dates back to the year 1863, when a rebellion broke out among tho Mahomedans of Jungaria, situated on the borderland of Chinese and Russian Turkestan, the object of the rebel-

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AGENTS

Mr. Aylmer Coates, formerly Professor of! English at Mamo, has started a Grammar School at Tokyo.

At the Magistracy yesterday Mr. Wood sentenced a coolie to six weeks' imprisonment and four hours' stocks for stealing four baskets from Gilman's Bazaar.

BRITISH POLITICS.

ADDRESS TO THE THRONE ADOPTED.

"Low much he loves her," Cissie Harcourt sings

of Home Rule was moved, but was Dallas contributo a very effective pastorale, rejected by 326 votes to 213.

The Address adopted.

was subsequently

OFF-DAY OF THE RACES.

as undor:

$200.

This is the "Off-day" of the Roow meeting; The programme of events for this afternoon is THE HAT AND CORN STAKES-Value For all Subscription Griffins that have run at this Meeting and not won B Race, Weight for inches as per scale. To be ridden by Jockeys who have not had more than two winning menats in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin. Unplaced runners allowed 51b. Batrance $5 to go to Soceni Pony. Half a mile.

the provisions of the Russo-Chinese Treaty of 1881 and not of 1879, including questions of free trade in Mongolis, extra-territorial rights of Russians in China, and the establish-T

cantly written to the Portuguero Minister

It is reported that the Waiwapn has re-ment of a Russian Consulate at Kobdo. ing that the Macao Boundary question must say. be settled within the second moon.

lion being to obtain freedom from Chinese rule. A short-lived independent State was created in Central Asia, with which the Governments of India and of Russia thought it worth while to open direct negotiations China, attempted the work of reconquest, which was no easy matter, and when in 1870 the Chinese troops were com- pletely worsted, and their enemy set to work fighting among themselves, a Russian force marched into Kuldja and occupied themanded on a charge of cutting the pocket of a valley of the Ili This action on the part of countryman at the racecourse and stealing about Russia was formally notified to Peking, was discharged by Mr. Word at the Magis the explanation given being that the stop

tracy yesterday.

A. S. WATSON & CO., had become necessary in order to restore that order which the Chinese appeared

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BIRTH.

At 4, Humphreys Aroquo, Kowloon, on the

17th February, the wife of Mr. T. HUNTER, of

Kowloor City Road was sentenced to three A Chinese who stole $9 from a house on the months' imprisonment and four hours' stooks by. Mr. Wood at the Magistracy yesterday,

The Chinese from Canton who was twice re-

On January 14, Ernest H. Pistorius, of Jaltannesburg, S. A., was tasrried at Heilbron Thomas William Duff, formerly of Chinking,

The extent of Russian action will depend on the attitude of the Chinose,

LATER,

The text of the Russian Note to China is now published and confirms the provisions already telegraphed.

Consulates not only at Kobdo, but also Russia claims the right to establish

at Hami, Guthen, Kuldsha, Tehug- utshak, Urga, Uljasutai, Kashgar;

ALL OUT" STAKES.-Valo $200. For China Ponies that have run at this Meeting and not won a Raco. Weight for inches a per soale. Unplaced Ponies and bona fide Grifins on date of entry allowed 51b. Subscription Griffins of this season allowed 10lb. Jookeys who have not had more than two winning mounts in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed 51b. Jockeys who have never had a winning mount in Hongkong or China allowed 7 lb. Allowance not acoumin- lativo. Off-day Winner barred. Entranos $5 to go to Second Pony. Three quarters of a mile.

THE "ALBO RAN" STAKES.-Value $200. For Sabsorption Griffins of this Season that have run at this Meating and not boen placed. Weight for inches as per scale. Jockeys who have not had more than two winning mounts in Hongkong, Shanghal, or Tientsin allowed

Elsie Redfern sings "My Moon" with groat accaptance, Me Clifton Yates gives a very effec- tive interpretation of "Glorious Devon," (endore), Fred Daniels emerges from his crustacean environment, Mario Mansfield mimics very oleverly, and the Beverage Quartetta supply o one of the prettiest and finost vocal arrange- ments beard on the ringe bors. Then come the Potted Plays which are in themselves an ideal entertainment. The second part of the pro hall, which in in keeping with the character of gramme is devoted to a burlesque of a musio

the company for rollicking humour.

. ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB.

FOURTH CRUISER LACE

The fourth of a series of five Cruiser Races was sailed on the 12th instant. The conse was. from a line off the south shore of Stonecutter's Leland round a rock off Ling Ting Island and· back, a distance of 27 miles. The following boats

competed

Dalveen La Cigale Ailcen Mara Miranda....

Bxipe Tavy

Dorothy

Hob. Mr. H. Keswick

... Mr. A. Bune

Mr. A. Showman

Mr. Jebsen

Mr. Brutton

Hon. Mr. H. B. Pollock ... Offloors H. M. S. Tamar

Capt Lyddon, A, O. D. There was a strong easterly wind inside the harbour when the start was made at 10 ạ, m. The Dalveon and La Cigale had ono reef down

5 lb. Jockeys who have never had a winning in their mainsails, but the other boats had whole mount in Hoogkong or China allowed 7 15. | sails. Off-day Winners barred. Entrance $5 to go to Second Pony, Ona Mile.

Outsile Green Island it was almost a dat calm, which extended for some distance to the

incapable of preserving, and which was to Gladys Murray, eldest daughter of the late Urumtshi and Kalgan, in all of which THE ADMIRAL'S CUP-Presented by His Southward, where the Dalvera and La Cigale

threatening to disturb the tribes within Russian territory. It was announced that the occupation would be only of a temporary nature. By slow degress the Chinese forces roclaimed the lost territory, and when peace was restored China requested Russia to evacuate li. A mandarin named Cause How, who had previously been on a

Chins, and Mrs. Duff, London,

places, the Note says, Russian subjects

buildings.

mouth on February 3 with relief crews for the

The Oressant, mruiser, which leaves Ports-are entitled to acquire land and erect China Station, is to arrive at Hongkong on April 1, leaving again on April 5, and returning to Fortsmouth with the relieved crows on June 23.

Mr. Wood imposed a fine of $25 on a provi.

conform to her obligations, Russia In the event of China's refusal to

reserves to herself the liberty to take

basiness without & Hoence. The defendant's to secure the restoration of her rights. excure was that his Indian customers paid him rupees, which he exchanged for other customers who required Indian money.

in

"DAILY PRESE" EXCLUSIVE SERVICE,

While a Chinese was inspecting the window of THE QUESTIONS IN DISPUTE. watchmaker's shop in Queen's Road Central

Thursday, a boy fourteen yours of nge out his pooket with a razor and extracted $4. The young thief was captured before he could make

PELING, February 17th.

special mission to Europe, was sent to Staion dealer at Kowloon, at the Magistrasy such measures as she deems necessary Petersburg in 1878 in order to achieve this, yesterday, for conducting a money-changer's and after a series of interviews with the Tsaz be succeeded in concluding a treaty whereby Russin surrendered the Kuldja Valley, but retained the neighbouring Teke territory. Mr. ALEXIS KEAUSER in his book Chinn in Decay" points out that Eussia thus continued to command the approaches to Kashgar. CHUNG How, when he returned to Felting to obtain [331 the ratification of the Treaty, was promptly

cast into prison under sentence of death while China repudiated the Treaty and began to prepare for war. In the hope of arranging matters, Marquis TSENG wae ordered to proveed to St. Petersburg and General GORDON, whose influence with HONGKONG, PEHRYARY 18TH, 1911.

he Chinese had been very great, since he THE news comes with startling saddouness had qielled the Taiping rebellion, that "Russia's patience with China is went first to L HUNG CRANG and then exhausted," and that she has intimated to to the high authorities at the Capital.

a daughter.

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his escape, and at the Magistracy yesterday Mr. Wood sentsnood him to one month's imprison. ment and ten strokes of the birch.

regarding Articles 11, 12, 13 and 14 Russia contends that China is dis-

of the Treaty of 1881, the Harbin. A marriage has been arranged, and will Agreement of 1009, and the Burin shortly take place, hetween Henry J. Des Tour oldest son of the late Sir William Des Vanr, Treaty of 1727 which accepted the and Lily Des Voour, of 35, Cadogan-square, G.C.M.G., a former governor of Hongkong, Tangunla Mountains as the Russo- and Dorothy (Gladys), eldest daughter of the Mongolian frontier. late T. M. Turner-Farley, of Wartuaby Hall, Melton Mowbray, and Mrs. Turner-Farley, Rosilien. Falmouth.

Mr. H. Furman Hedden, dean of cartoonists

China contends that the Siansk Mountains is the correct boundary

questions be settled during the forth. and suggests that the two remaining

coming revision of the Treaty.

Russia does not agree and is press-

Mr. Bedden was the pioneer American sketching for an immediate settlement.

pine Islands,

CHINA CONFIDENT OF AN AMICABLE SETTLEMENT.

Great Britain, France and Japan her inten- and threw the whole weight of his and illustrators in the Philippines, died on the tion to make a “demonstration" on the influence cin the side of peace. The 13th instant at the University Hospital, Manils, Chinese frontier. In a telegram we publish result was that CHUNG How was of abscess of the liver, Death cams after four this morning it is stated that this demon- reprieved and fresh negotiations wore weeks suffering in the hospital, although he had stration will take the form of a re-occupa opened up which finally resulted in the been intermittently all for two or three years. tion of Kuldja, which was restored to China negotiation of the Treaty of St. Petersburg artist of the islands, having arrived with the by the Treaty of 1879, and that Russia in 1881 under which Russia consented to Army of Oootpation to get live coleur for several further intends to enforce the provisions of give back practically all the territory indications in the United States. In Septem the Russo-Chinese Treaty of 1881, relating dispute, and the Russian forces were ber, 1898, ens month after American oconpation, questions of free-trade in Mongolia, the accordingly withdrawn from Ili the same he founded The Philippinee Magazine, the first extra-territorial rights of Russians in China Jear. At the time of this trouble it was English periodient overpublished in the Philip and the establishment of a Russian Con commonly believed that Russia was making

PEKING, February 17th, sulate at Kobdo. The news, as we have the valley of Ili a stalking horse for assumed

The Government expresses confid- The Christian Union Committoo is arranging once that an amicable settlement with said, comes aa a surprise, for even the designs on the seaboard of Korea. GORDON regular Monday meetings, at which Christian Russia can be arranged.

for an covesional meeting in connection with the Chinese Press has been silent regarding was said to have advised the Chinese that workers will be given an opportunity to tell of any trouble in that quarter. We do, in the outbreak of hostilities at Kuldja would be the work which they are doing in Hongkong so deed, note in a Northern newspaper to hand followed by an invasion of Manchuria from that all may have not only an interest in their LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS: by yesterday's mail a Peking telegram the Amur, and that they might therefore wa particular undertaking but also an ins which states that "it is reported among expect, a hostile army, within two months talligent interest in the work of others. Taat London on the 16th inst., afternoon. the officials that since the 12th moon of last before the gates of Peking. That, however Rev. W. H. Foster Pegg, Chaplain of the arrived at Nagasaki at 8 am, on the 16th inst., The P. & O. B. N. Co.'s str. Coylon arrived first meeting of this nature will be conducted by Chinese year troops and armis have been is à consideration which does not enter into Forces, who will tell of the work which is in his

The C.P.R. Co's str. Empress of India sent in large quanties to the Far East by the question to-day. If the allegation beckargo. This meeting will be held at here she la

and left again at 2 p. same day for Kobe, Russia. Most of the troops were landed in true that China is disregarding her Treaty Rutherford Hall, St. Stephen's College, on Mon-

where she is due to arrive at 4 pm. on the 17th the night time, and everything in connec-engagements there is some show of reason- day the 20th February at 5.30 p.m. A general on the 17th inst., at neon, and may be expected The H-Lino str. Preussen left Singapore tion with the matter was done very secretly, ing for the re-occupation of territory which invitation is extended.

here on or about the 23rd inst

Excellency Vice-Admiral Sir Alfred L Wiesloe, K.C.B, CV.O., C.M.G., (Ladies Nomination), A Handicap for all China Ponies that may ha started at this Meeting. Second to receive 60 per cent, and Third 40 per cent. of the Entrance Fees. Entrance $5. One mile sat a quarter. The Donor of the Cap has also kindly presented a Bracelet for the Lady Nominating the Winner, no Lady to nominate more than one Pony.

Auchendoon 13 11 8 Mrs Keswick

The list of entries for the Admiral's Cup is

ds. in. st. ib. nominated by Discarded Blackmore Vale12 3 11 6 Mrs Hickling ...13 C 1 4 Miss Fortune Pat Roze... .13 0 11 1 Mrs Chatbam Auchonskecoh, 15 1 11 0 Misa Wingrove Rejected... 13.0 11.0 Mrs Landate Lucullus Bene12 3 10 12 Mrs Lawder, Alarity Highland King15 3 10 12 Mrs Mackie

23 10 4 Miss Lubbock Highland Tara13 0 10 2 Mrs Dennys. Tomahawk13 1 10 0 Mrs N. J Stabb Keny

13 1 10 0 Miss Harris

The "LUUKY" STAKES.- Vaine £200. For all Inca Gondolier

13.0. 912 Mrs Pyno Donsu

13 0 9 12 Mrs H. Humphreys 13 09 12 Mrs von Wiser

Subscription Griffins that have run at this Meeting and not won a Bace. Weight for inches as per scale. Jockeys who have not had more than two winning mounts in Hong- kong, Blanghai or Tientsin allowed 5 lb. Jockeys who have never had a winning mount in Hongkong or Chias allowed 7 lb. Off-day Winners barred. Entrance $5 to go to Second Pony. Berea Furlonge.

THE "LOITERES STAKES-Value $200. For all Griffins that have ran at this Meeting and not won a Pace. Weight for inches as por scale. Subsription Grifins that have rap at this Meeting and been placed second allowed 3 b, those that bayo been placed third allowed 5. Usplaced Subscription Griffins allowed 10 lb. Jookeys who have not had more than two winning. mounts in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed 5 lb. Jockeys who have never had a winning mount in Hongkong or China allowed 7 lb. Off-day Winners barred. Entrance

shook out their rests and the former hoisted her topsails and main topmast staymil. The Miranda and Snipe, keeping more to the west- ward, picked up a light air which gave them a alight lead for a time and took them from under. thelon of Lamma Island, when a strong cast breeze was agaip met with and a moderate swell. Before the rock was reached, however, the rest of the fleet, falling in with a smart breezo off Lamma Is larid, reached for the zook in flas style. The Dalzoon rounded the mark fret, followed by Tavy... La Cigale, Miranda, Snipe, dileen and Dorothy. Clarz split her jib and had to retire from the

race.

On the reach home all the boats again encoun- tered a calm, but La Cigale, keeping close to Lamma, kept her way until she again met the easterly wind in the harbour, and she finished a good first, completing the course in 4 hours 55 minates 23 seconds. The Azteen was the next to follow, then came Miranda, Tary, Enipe, Dal- ween and Dorothy.

The times of finishing were as follows-

Actual Corrected Marks H.. M. . H. M. 8.

La Cigale Aileen Miranda

Tavy

Snipe

Dalveen Dorothy

Miranda Виаре

La Cigale

Dorothy

Tory

Aileen Dalveen

Blaine

2.53 23 2 53.23

3 45:00 3 31-30

3 60 6 6 3.23 6

3

55 38 3 28 38

3.57 58 3 30 58 4 2 13 4 2-13 14.54 3 20.54

BOXING,

Marks to

KENNY LOSES TO MILVAINE.

The Manila Cablenews publishes the following

85 to go to Becond Pony. Once Round, account of the fight at Zamboanga between THE FINALE STAKES-Value $200. For Konny and Mellraine for the middleweight

all Subscription Grifles that have run at this supremacy of the Philippines Meeting, and not won a race. Weight for Kenny In the 10th round on a foul Kenny Mollvaine won the boxing contest with inches as per scale. To be ridden by Jockey knocked Mollvaine down. The latter did not who have not had more than two winning toneh the foor with his body, but stooped with moanis in longkong, Shanghai or Tientsia his hands near the floor, whereupon Kenny bit Unplaced runnels at this Meeting allowed 5lb. Off-day Winners barred. Entrance 85 him again. The referee claimed Melivaine was to go to Second Pony. Five Furlonge.

down when he was hit, na he had his hands on the floor, and awarded the decision to the Zamboanga boxer. The referee had not THE GERMAN CROWN PRINCE

commenced counting when the blow was struck Kenny and Lis friends are unani- two cubs, and also shot a bear and two leopards be declared off, but at a conference this

Daring his stay in the Mirzapur jungles the mous in pronouncing the decision German Crown Prinos secured five tigers and just. Henny had asked that all bots most

on January 24. He will arrive in Calcutta on morning between Kenny, Mollvaino and the

Claude MacDonald, British Ambassador to allowed to proceed, Konny would bare woz. a banquet in his honour, Match 3. Lord Hardinge of Penshurst will give free, the lattor fically decided that all beta stand as made, The fight was very oven up to the last two rounds, during which Kenny had It is reported in the Japan papers that Sir the universal opinion that had the contest been decidedly the best of his antagonist, and it is Tokyo, and Lady MaoDorald, will prooved to Mellvains was clever in his work at close England early in May, accompanying Prince quarters, while Kenny confined himself pria- Claude and Lady Mas Donald are expected to attend the Coronation of King George V. Bir decision against Keany is anpopular, even and Princess Higashi Fashimi, who are to ipally to open astics and rushes. The among the people at Zamboanga, who won money on the event,

return to Jepan in August or September,