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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11:0, 1911.

THE SITUATION AT CANTON.

Oer correspondeat writing on Thursday

say nothing. Unofficial comments are plenti ful, however, and seem generally-thors are exceptions--to favour the insurrec tionists. Perhaps this is from a purely said:

| sentimentul ` standpoint. It is a faitingSinca 12 noon, when this city was proclaimed

of huaian uatúre

with the to be under Revolutionary rale, there has been no trouble whatever with the Imperialists,

to side

WATSON] weaker as long as it remains the weaker. There appears to be no Government at all here

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THE REICHSTAG AND THE

MOROCCO QUESTION. XCITEMENT OVER

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and flekle natures are fond of change and ach man is doing what someth good whether domestic or political. Undoubtedly in his own eyes. The prisms have been oposed Japan would be relieved of a good deal of and there are tow at least 2,000 criminals looser anxiety if her neighbour were placed on a

on the streets and, if the people fear nobring | INTENSE HITTERNESS AGAINST ENGLAND). [strong foating so us no longer to forma tempelse, the greatly fear those. Socoral pork shops ing bait for prolatory Powere, although and eating houseą have boon losted by hungry

LONDON, November 10th." perhaps Japaness statesman do not alto-mebe. I have just come in from that part of Sha In the Reichstug, Dr, Bothasun-Hollweg, Germe Chancellor, declared that the Morocco progranume drawn up in May had buen carried out fully, without interference from any quarter. The Kaiser bad vigor

gether see eye to oye on this point. Tisuse that lies bot was the Branch Bridge and the there has boen BOMO hourt-reaching in Japan as to what would happen if the disturbances were unduly profeasted naud

the Powers including Japan-fait called to

prey Ching tips train, of would she be

divided up In the latter event Japan would certainly be in at the death, since if there is to be any partition she naturally xpects a good share. However satisfying to Japura ambitions, such an adventure on the umtinout of Asin might be, it is to be earnestly hoped that for her own make it will uwver happen. Ond is 'irresistibly re- minded of the English incursions in Franco and all the miserable wars and bitter mentories they caused. In Kwes Japan- found a desulent nation, but in China this would in by no was the CLO- The

Chinese Past Office. Och side of the way we boon created a large number of gambling stills and these are crowded with disreputable looking man all risking their money with the greatest cagernoad." Tho streets although at sul lato layar, are very fill, and larder of

oudly supported the program and ind

to prop China up again, or would she borowdias, many of them quaadess, are parading boon-full-of-readiness to draw the sword it the thoroughfares. In one barber's slap. I saw about twenty raen waiting to be divested of their acessary in defence of Germany's honour, talla, and the number of those thus op rated on

The Chancellor referred to Mr. Lloyd during the past few hours must be very George'e speech, and said he made reprosonta- great. The bridges loading on to Shamten aro heavily guarded and the Soiflement itself is to vadon, through the Ambassador, pointing out that the negotiations with being patrolled by men from the warships.

France-indirectly touched-British-iuterasts, THE LATE VIC ROY OF CANTON.

but if Great Britain desired to participate in che discussion Germany expected to be in- formed through the usual diplomatic channel. He defended the Colonial acquisitions, em- phasising that a source of danger with France and Grant Britain had been removed. He denied that the Government · had retreated before aurone..

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LUNCHES AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

Mr. Chung Ming Chi, laté Viceroy of Cauton. arrived in Hongkong on Thursday evening, on beard H. M. 9. Hardy, with Mr. Wei Han sud Mr. Wei Tzu Ching, looking very ill and worn, He has taken up his residence in Hongkong fors few days, and his future plays are uncertain. The ex-Vicorpy and Mr. Wei Txa Ching lunched with H. E. The Governor yesterday at Giornment House, together with the Hon. Dr.

Kai, the Hon. Mr. Brewin and Mr. Harris, (who acted as interpreter in Mandarin).

Chinese under fair conditions, tend rather to bust other uations, and if, us is stated, the Japaneso stand no change in com~ with the Chines Man- charin, they would certainly stand less chance in China proper. The experiment Great Britain made ar India is not one that -any-other-nilipa-would-willingly-attempt.- "Thus Japan's proffer policy would ruther seon to be the maintenance of the integrity of China and resistance to all attempts.to in- fringe on it. From the com'marefal point of view Japan would find hor greatest advant- age in a settled, prosperous Chin, witly developing industries and well workel resources. With such a coustry bor trade

Hollowing is the programme of the concert would prosper, since any superior abilities

to be given in the Theatre Royal this evening che possosacs would have full scopound find

- by the Band of the K.O.Y.LI - a quick market. Thus, both politically aud March... Pomp and Circumstance. Elgar commercially, a strong China would be 2-Song Prologue. Tagliacoi". Leoncavello

Mr. HI, I. Jones. [greatly to Japan's advantage, but whether | 3-0coriure

William Tell

Ulis Exadloney had a long ocuversation with his gucate, and told them that they could be assured of safety and protection during their sbort stay in a British Colony.

TO-NIGHTS CONCERT.

Herr Heydebrand (Conservative) said it questionable whether the acquisitions

in the Congo compensated for Germany's No Wai Hun way too unwell to accept the fusscut to the sacrifico of the independence invitation

of Morocco. "Net political understandings," he said, "but the trusty derman sword will secure us peace. We are ready to use the sword at a given moment... (Uproar.) The Gorman pe ple will not stand post-prandial orations like Lloyd Goorge's. It is the Government's duty to decide the moment for the houeur of the German nation." Horr Busserman (National Liberal) said when the Panther appearal at Agalir the re was a wave of rejoicing in Germany This was kindled into indignation by Mrs Rossini Iloyd George's speech. The people were Ernest Newton undoubtedly, disappointed to learn flat Dromak the German Government did not contem- Rachmaninof plate territorial acquisition in Morogo

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A firm haud was aueded to guide German (2) Largo».

Handel pulley in the present, hour of 'defeat. When (In the Shadow

... Finck 7-Allegro Molto (Pase concerto in A minor) the test comes the Toraigner would find

With Orchestra Grieg himself confronted with a United Germany. Mr. Denman Failor.

Violent speselies were made by Centre, INTERVAL (5) Minutes). B-Suite...

Conservative and National Liberal Deputies Poor Gyot g-Song "Promise of Life"...

Mrs. Gordon. 10-Scioglion La Hohame .... Puccini

Minden March, Regimental March. "Kalo-Britannia, "God Bare the King." The scorp mists wil be Mrs Golon, Miss Gordon and Mr. Donne,

2. 8. WATSON & CO., the Chinese reformers are, botter able to 4-Song..." For love of you"

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achieve that and than the prosout dynasty is -a-most-question-fusurrections are apt to leave their marks behind them, oven môroso win they are successful, and it is merely visionary to think that the reformers, how- orer.able, cầu sat the wrong right in the twinkling of an ore, or make a new Cliina out of an old one with a miraculous touch of superior wisdom. Pople who have found it easy to upset -oas set of vulers are indined to deal rather more light-heartedly with their successors, which is perhaps one reason why popular movements not seldom ond in the establishment of greater despot. isra. China, energed from the insurrection, inight look forward to some years of unrest, during which time tra lo wad industry would be interrupted, despite the best of motives on the part of the reformers. From all points of view, therefore, it does not seam that Japuu has much to gain from a change of a dynasty in China, although she has : much to gain from a poaceful development of the country. To many outsiders it has seemed that Japan has for some yours beon

asing her opportunities. Instead of seek. ing to gain China's confidence she has been

At the Peak Church, Hongkong, on Novom bar 10th, FRANCES WILJAN O'CONNOR M.R.C., Eto, Hecond son of the late F.-W. O'Connor, F.R.C.S., Limerick, to ZELLA,

Idest daughter of William Otto. Natal; Sonth engaged in a series of bickerings which Africa.

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without bringing her any real profit, have A mistake On October 28th, at Kiukiang, ERNEST served to embitter relations. ATWILL, of the Imperial Maritime Customs Service, aged 34-years-

On November 3rd, at Shanghai, BARBARA MARY, infant daughter of Margaret and the late Smith Alliston, Nanking, aged 7 months.

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was undoubtedly made in seeking territorial aggrandiṣoment in Manchuria. The Ku380- Japanese War had for it's object the restraint of Russian aggression on China. Japan deemed, rightly or wrongly, that Russia's advance was a danger to her own independence, and she made desperato offort to stop that advance. The towptation to acquire rights herself in the territory wrested from Russian control was too great to be resisted, however, and the chance of earning China's sincere friend-

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A HONGKONG QUESTION IN

PARLIAMENT.

form of arbitrament in the economic not. said nothing as to the rights aad wrongs of the disputes, except that-he- balieved that none word incapable of reasonable adjustuout. The Government bad not escaped criticism. He affirms. however, that the attitude of the State should be au impartial attitude, but it LONDON, November 10th.

could not, especially when the interests of others hosides the combatants were Ta the House of Commas, Mr. Keir involved, be an attitude of indifference. Hardie asked question with reference to The Government had two clear duties to: apprehensions that proposed Ordinance Parforia. They musterhanst all opportuni- ties to provide the machinery of conciliation, regulating clubs and organisations in and they must maintain order, prevent and Hongkong was likely to be used for the punish violence, id secure the public. suppression of bunn dir trades union suspenaron of indispensable serviços,

against the stoppage of supplies and the organisations. asked. to safeguard the rights of the workers before the Ordinance was confrined?

Would care be taken; he

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Looking abroad, thore was much to aruse anxiety. China was in the throes of a revolution. It would be rush and improper to hazard au pinion as the outcome, but he was glad to say were concerned there seated no reason to that as far as foreigners and Britishers apprehend immediate dhunger. Ships had been sent to the principal scenes of disturbi auce, but merely as a protection for Brit- isbers and other foreigners if unprotected. The Government had no disposition to ΤΟ THE interfore in any way in the internal affairs of China, but wished her a peaceful and pro- gressive future.

Mr. Harcourt, Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, said-bo-bad-not-seon the proposed Ordinance, but would carefully consider the point when the Ordinance was received.

BRITISH DELEGATES

OPIUM CONFERENCE.

LONDON, November 10th. In reply to Mr. Mitchell-Thomson, Sir Edward Grey said that Sir Cecil Clemanti Smith, Sir Wilhaan Mayer and Mr. Max delegates to the Opine Conference, while Mealler of Peking had been appointed

the appointment of a fourth,member was being considered.

ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN CRICKET.

LONDON, November 10th. The English team urt-South Australiy

Nearer Home, the prace of Europe has been unhappily disturbed by war between Italy and Turkey. "We declared and intend Many strongly desired that we should wake to pursue a policy of strict neutrality.

an effort at inediation. None were more

Other Powers shared this desire. We are auxious than the Government to do so, if à fit opportunity arose. (Toud cheers.) in constant communication with them con

corning it, and mediation is more likely to be fruitful conjointly by the Powers than by the isolated action of one." (Cheers.) Mr. Asquith emphasised that it would be useless to submit proposils for mediation without having a basis acceptable to bolk

combatants..

It was a satisfaction to turn to and wol-

at Aulude in hot and perfect weathercome the imppy occlusion, so honourable There was a larga attendance at the batch. the statesmanship of two grant countries, of the negotiations regarding Morocco be- Marylubne won the Loss and their score tween France and Gorumay. The settlement a relief to Europa, for it removed was 331 for four wickets, Gun contributing was

perhaps the greatest obstacle to the amooth 106, which included ton fons, and his per-working of European diplomacy. Thi feet defence gare the bowlers no change. Government's own gratification at the happy results was none the less profound and siucaru, Warner, unfinished, contributed 112, and belause it had been suspected in irrespon his stay at this wicket was noteworthy forsible quarters of looking coldly, upon the negotiations and even of a disposition his fine cutting and driving.

Lauper their suocesa. Ho declared with great emphasis that nothing could be fur- *ther froin the truth. There was no scoret about the aims and methode of British policy.

THE ANNUAL GUILDHALL

BANQUET.

SPERCH BY THE PRIME MINISTER,

LONDOS, November 9th. At the Guildhall banqust last night the new Tord Mayor, Sir Thomas Crosby, pre- sided over the usual brilliant assemblage, the attendance including Cabinet Ministers,

Whire British interests were involved it was our business to safeguard them; where Treaty obligations came in it was our duty to h them; where we had established friendships and, understandings we sought. to maintain them loyally and intact; but our friendships were neither exclusive nor uy nation, nor with such a history and jealous. We had no cause of quarrel with Empire as our own lad we any disposition to ructailor fatter the natural and legitimate

Cowan denouncing Germany's “purposeless policy/Aiabassidors, Poors, members of the House aspirationa of others. We rejoiced sincerely

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in Merecco," and the failure to meet the of Commons, the Archbishop of Can-over every settlement which removed, upon honourable and durable terms, outstanding provocation of Mr. Lloyd George's speech. torbury and several. Bishops, Judges, re-differences, which cleared the mists of They denied that the agreemmt was a step presentatives of the Army and Navy, and misunderstanding from the international towards-a-Franco-German-ripprochement, prominent representatives of Finance amttion of peace and goodwill in Europe anit atmosphere, and which broadened the founda and demanded that the Treaty be referred to the Budget Commission for exhaustive examination.

Commerce.

the work." Loud cheers.)

The Rt. Hon. H. H. Asquith delivered SPEECH BY MR. CHURCHILI..

Mr. Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Baron Hertling, of the Centre Party, said an ioportant speech devoted to imperial

and foreign affairs. He opened with a Admiralty, in replying to the toast of the the popular displeasure regarding Germany's generous tribute to Mr. Balfour, expressing Navy, madon vigorous pronouncement on the purposeless Moroscópolicy since the us-afeigued and profound regret at the au- necessity of a strong navy instantly ready bappy demonstration at Tangiers in 1904nouncement of his resignation and the for action which must be based on the was transforined into flaming suget by the irreps able loss his withdrawal involved to strength of foreign navies. It would be the daily life of Parlament. He hoped and hypocracy, he said, to pretend that the fapid speech of Mr. Lloyd George. What had believed that many chuptors in Mr. Balfour's growth of the Gerigan navy was not a main the Chancellor done to meet British pro-career were still to be written by the pen of factor in the new construction, and it would vocation? The maintenance of peace would History. It would be long before they be foolish to deny that naval competition. be bought at too great a price if only obtain-would see again in the forefront of politics between the two empires was a difficulty a personality so invaluable to his friends, whichi baffiod earnest efforts towards friendly Mditary Groped able by the sacrifice of Germany's position so formidable to his foes, and so interest-feeling.

as a world power.

ing and attractive to friends and foes alike,

Mr. Churchill concluded by saying that or such a unique combination of gifts and the maintenance of naval supremacy was Great Britain's whole foundation. He em- phasised that the German Navy Bill calls halt in 1912, in increasing construction. If adhered to. Europe would be sensibly re lieved. If, however, these vast programmes continued, then the British Empire had best be able to hear the strain lest if fail at the call of duty,

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Kowloon Hongkong

H.K. Club Ground 2,15 p.m.

TEAMS. Kowloon team:-J. II. Mead, Lisat. W. Haggar, Capt. Crawford, W. Weaser, I. P. Thisfield, J. P. Robinson, Lient. N. J Willams, A. O. Brosa, W. T. Elson, A. E. F Raven, F. J. de Rome.

HKC.C. R. Hancock, H. Hancock, AC Fender. H. R. Makin, D. C. Donnelly, W. Werbaton, Colonel Hamilton, C. T. Hoss, D. G Barnard, B. J Suuders, C. J. McNulty.

C.C.C.-H. A. Taylor. G. A Hancsok, L. A Roso, J. V. Braga, J. D. Noris, R. Pestonji, R. Phillips, C. Johnstons, S. H. Battliwara, Harper, and J. Tapp'a,

bin Moon, Barlow and Willie ); Forde, HEF.C.Goggin. Hamilton sad McCub Hedley, Brown, Wilson and Roberts.

BOXING.

Amateur and professional tournament V.R.C.

INTERPORT RIFLE MATCH.

The undermentioned have been selected to

Tas insurrection in China has unturally ex-ship was thrown away. On Japan's side it. cited keen interest in Japan, the papers to may be pleaded that China's weakness com- haud being filled with news and comments pulled her fo adopt her present attitude, if on the affair. The Japanese correspondents the work she had accomplished was not to in China have been very busy telegraphing re- | be again undone. But it was not impossible ports-good, bad and indifferent and there for Japan to have made arrangements for is displayed the same lack of discrimination joint action with China to affect the and she between reliable and totally untrustworthy had in view without estranging her neigh- It must be admitted that statements for which the Japanese, corres-

bour's feelings. pondent was, erstwhile noted. The prin apan's course, however unwise, was the course which the majority of governments ciple he seains to go on is to talegraph overy- thing and leave it to the readers to dis would have wdopted. Japan lost hr chance, represst Hongkong in the Interpart Shoot tinguish the false from the true. Turning nevertheless, of becoming the predominat- at King's Park Range, Kowloon, on Monday, to the cominente on the outbreak, it is notice.ing Power in China, and, at one and the the 18th Instant, commoueing at 9.30am. abie that so far Ministers and high officials sause time, erecting a bulwark against for have maintained a discreet silence.. Japan eiga aggression in the Far East and deriv ing greater material advantages than she stands in rather a ticklish position to the

obtain from the Manchurian neighbouring continent, and words uttered, or put into the months of her responsible statesmen, might very well be twisted to side on the other, imply leaning to Que The Ministers have, therefore, preferred to

will over

adventure. China, however, is now in the

throes of an insurrection, and Japan can only stand by with the other Powers to

avait the issue.

E. Heard A. Henderson J. D. Danby B. Chapman

F. Brown.

A. Os:Dan A. B. West A. Cilvert J. A. Leadbeater R. Stewart

The team will be optained by Mfr. C. E. Tacker who will also stand as firet rosures.

Colonel A. Chapman, Commandant of the Volunteer Corp, Major D. Macdonald, U.K.V.C. and Captain J. W. Snepp. B.3.L.I., have kiully consented to umpire the match.

The sitting was adjourned. The galleries were crowded, the spectators including the Crown Prince, who obtained leave froni, his regiment.

The Berliner Tageblatt states that the Crown Prince made frequent remarks to his entourage upproving the utterances of Herr Heydebraud and Baron Hertling.

LATEK.

The debate in the Reichstag was not worthy for its repeated manifestations of intenso bitterness against Great Britain, and indignation at Mr. Lloyd-George's speech.

powers as had made Mr. Balfour by universal consent the most distinguished member of the greatest deliberative assembly in the world.

Turning to Imperial affairs, the Prime Minister referred to the illustrious world wide concourse which celebrated the Coro nation, and said the representatives of foreign countries then witnessed in West- minster Abbey as impressive a demon- stration as the annals of the nation can afford of the unity of a great state and the continuity of its history of assimilating and incorporating forces which can hold together a world-wide empire by ties of loyalty and liberty:

MR. BALFOUR'S RESIGNATION.

LONDON, November 10th. Lord Lansdowne and Mr. Austen Cham- |berlain yesterday had a conference lasting

The Chancellor's moderate language was The day after to-morrow Mr. Asquith an hour. received with occasional laughter, almost continued, Their Majesties will start on dorisory, and mostly in profound sitenes. the first visit a British Sovereign has ever that the party leaders are using the put-Empire, they will carry with them the hopes The Times Berlin correspondent suggests paid to his Indian Dominions, and I nest not sag, in your name and that of the whole

British feeling as a useful cry in view of the ] and prayers of all their subjects, forthcoming elections.

A FRANCO-SPANISHI TREATY REGARDING MOROCCO,

THE TURF.

LIVERPOOL CUF BACK.

LONDON, November 10th.

By a happy coincidence the year of Cora. uation was marked by the first meeting of the Imperial Conference. For the first time representatives of the great Dominions were The probable starters in the Liverpool admitted into full confidence regarding the Cup race are : aims and methods of our foreign policy,

King William LONDON, November 10th.and, having surveyed together the strategic The publication of a secret. Franed aspects of the Empire, we were able tocome to Spanish treaty regarding Morocco, inade in acomplete agreement concerning therecipro 1904, has created a sensation in Paris. It cal parts we were to take in its naval and military defouce. The proceedings of the confers rights on Spain which are consider Conference wark a significant advance in ed as seriously detracting from the advan. the policy of co-operation without centralisa- Willaura tages obtained by France in her agreement tion, which is growingly recognised to be the best safeguard of our Imperial unity with Germany.

and strength.

The French Premier, in the Chamber

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