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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH, 1912,

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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE."!

CANTON.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

CANTON, Feb, sth.

OPIUM.

There has lately been a crusade against oplum smoking because the number of

TUE ARMY,

TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS.

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENOT.]*

THE REVOLUTION.

THE CHINESE LOAN.

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ANGLO-GERMAN RELATIONS.

LONDON, February BEN. Router's correspondent at Berlin tela-

Router's correspondent at Berlin telegraphs that the Fessische Zeitung loorns graphs that Arnhold, Karborg & Co. state from trustworthy source that negotiations

through them with the Peking Govern weeks, and that it will smorat to a first that the loan which has been arranged result of which will be published in a few ure proceeding in London and Berlis, the

sent is only for £300,000. Its object is to class political event. relieve the market of difficulties at Peking.

IMPERIALISTS DEFEATED." A Paking telegram states the Bevolution. axies landed at the Yalu River and defeated the Imperialiste from Mukden.

THEIR MAJESTIES RETURN.

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LONDON, February 6th. The s.s. Medina left Spithead in the morning and passed close to the spot where submarine A13 sunk, traversing the lines of warships, which dipped their flags.

ferred to are those which followed upon A Japanese woman about 25 years of age i the failure of several Chinese banke attempted to commit suicide on Monday by in Tientein, whereby many foreign jumping off the Praya, near Spring Garden, firms-Messrs. Arnhold, Karberg & Co.

Lane, She was rescued and taken to hospi tai, among the number, were threatened with losses running into many lakhs of dollars,

which has been doing good work in all parts arranged, it becomes an interesting subject of the world in correcting shipping charts, smokers has increased very much. Among of speculation whether it will be recognised and making a magnetic survey of the oceads the soldiers the habit has increased greatly, by the new Government which appears to for the Carnegie Institute in Washington, for during the mix-up-here the Army have be now in process of formation. SUN YAT arrived at Manila last Friday night, 73 days greater Ticilies for procuring prepared SAN'S Government unnounced to the Foreign department of terrestrial magnetism of the to consider what steps ought to be taken to from Batavia, The yacht belongs to the op meeting was held the other day Powers some time ago that it would not Carnegie Institute and is constructed of non- fessen this evit, and it was discovered then recognise any foreign loan to the Govern- magnetic materials throughout so as to be that the number of people who were taking ment at Peking; but as compromise, and able to determine the positions at sea without licenses had decreased while the actual not conquest, entirely, will be the basis of out danger of deflection of the compass. Its sale of opium had increased. This is not INE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS.volutionary leadors would go the length of changes in the accepted charts, even in the the trade in this is to a certain extent un- peace, it seems scarcely likely that the Ro work has already resulted in some visal by any means good news, for it means that refusing to recognise a loan made for the commonly traversed ocean paths.

restricted and that a certain amount of the express purpose of relieving long-standing

control formerly exercised has been lost. difficulties providing satisfactory proof can be

Many people are procuring the drug from furnished that money had been faithfully de-

The Revolutionaries yesterday drove back outside sources at present, on account of the voted to the purpose for which it was pro The magnificence of the opening produc amount of licence given to the soldiers, and Chang Suu's army, which was out to fessedly obtained. But whether they would tions of the company headed by Mr. Mathe- there seenis to be no remedy. The Anti-capture Nanking, but the defeated force

son Lang no doubt had its effect on the Opium Bureau, as the Chinese call it, has was weakened by a thousand desertions. secures to the "Austrian Skoda and Pilsen anticipations of the audience who witnessed the matter in hand, and the whole question Works," orders for arms and ammunition to the staging of The Merchant of Venice." is receiving grave consideration. the amount of the loan during the next Such, anticipations were no doubt pleasant, realized is certain, five years, is another question. That and that they were pledge of this kind should have been given by the Peking Government on the eve of its reorganisation-if we may so call it and be accepted by the lenders of the capital, does seem very remarkable, for it auggests a rooted conviction on both sides in the continuance of the Govern eut as at present constituted; though all indications BIO now strongly pointing, not to a separate goveramant at Peking, but to a coalition government on a republican basis baring its seat pertaps in a new capital In these circumstances, it seems to us that the Revolutionary, section of the coalition 1.60 govornment will need to reconsider their attitude in regard to this and any other loan 1.90 which the Peking Government may have

taken up since the outbreak of the Revolu- sycophant.

An imposing Boyal procession took place driving in an open carriage despite the frost. through decorated streets, Their Majesties tion; for they too have availed, or are about was a triumph, while

Vast cheering crowds lined the route.. to avail, themselves of foreign capital, tion of the declamatary passages during The meeting held that the prificipal duty of and for military purposes, though they are his first and

second nettings with the army at the present is the preservation

Their Majesties looked particularly happy getting it as loans from Chinese companies, Antonio was that of Mr. Matheson Lang of peace, and steps are being taken to at London's splendid welcome, The King was For instance, the Jean of ten million taels for The character of Portia, in less capable augment the policing of the City and suburbs clad in the uniform of an Admiral and the which a preliminary contrast has been made hands than those of Miss Hutin Brition, is, and to have regular patrols; also large Queen wore her sables. Their Majesties by the Hanyang Iron and Steel Works Company with the Yokohama Specie Bank 4. S. WATSON & CO.. has been forced upon the Company by the Nanking Government, and while half the sum borrowed is to be devoted to the improvement and expansion of the works the other moiety is to be turned over by the

of little consequence but it is a vital ques-service at Westminster Abbey, to com- A large congregation attended a special Company to the Nanking Government. In the same way a foreign loan of ten million taels To-night Messrs. Lung and Holloway wition in Canton just now, and it is good to memorate the safe return of Thair Majesties.

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HONGKONG, FEBRUARY 7TH, 1912.

In view of the fact that at the outbreak of

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The Frankfurter Zeitung in a friendly article by a naval export reviews the British with a view to proving that neither is and German naval matoavres in August planning an attack on the other,

MILITARY COMMISSIONS.

LONDON, February 4th. The War Office has issued regulations with reference to over-seas officers in the British Army. The number of commissions will be alloted every year, Canada and Australia will have four cach, New Zealand two, South Africa three, and the Crown artillery regiment will be awarded to Colonies three. Ono commission in an the quididate with the bighest number of

marks.

There has lately been a large meeting held though not, perhaps, to their full extent. In in connection with the Army in Kwangtung, "The Merchant," one character, that of and various matters were discussed, prin- the Jew, dominates the whole action of the cipally the organisation of the forces and piece, arid in order to make a success of the governing of the different forces under the play, the actor who portrays that parti. their command at the present time. A full cular character must be possessed of either register of men under arms is being called

The Medina moored at the jetty, and profound capacity on orthodox lines, or a

THE CRISIS IN ULSTER. for this week and no recruits are to be Queen Alexandra, the Prince of Wales, fount of originality from which to draw enlisted after this roll has been made up Princess Mary, and Prince Arthur of Con in order to weave about the character an until further notice. Then the whole enlistaught greeted Their Majesties affection-

LONDON, February 6th. Troops have begun to arrive in Belfast, atmosphere which is distinctly personal. Mr.ment is being divided into three sections: ately on lauding..

but as resolutions have been passed by the Matheson Long possesses this genices, for (1) Those who have been and are likely to A brilliant gathering welcomed the Royal Unionist Council and the Grand Orange it is nothing loiner than genicos, for crear-be sent North; (2) those who are engaged in party at Victoria Station. It included Lodge urging non-intereference with the Matheson Lang possesses this genius for police duty and keeping the peace; and (3) members of the Royal Family, the Premier Nationalist" meeting on the 8th instant, creating a character. His Shylock was those who are skilled artisans or what we the Archbishop of Canterbury, members of it is expected that the result will bo that perhaps a trifle too Vigorous, but there would call engineers. The Public Works the Cabinet, diplomats, members of both Mr. Churchill will be accorded a quiet was nothing in his acting of the part Department has also been instructed to erect Houses of Parliament, Lord Mayors of hearing to convey the now admittedly erroneous temporary camps and matshed suitable for England and Lord Provosts of Scotland. impression that Shylock was a cringing drilling the present troops and accom Mr. Lang's make-up alone the City, while allowance is being made for modating those quartered in the outskirts of his interpaceavy, recruiting in the immediate future,

up to the famous trial scene, commonplace, detachments are ordered to: but Miss Hutia Britton imbued the charac-infested

the districts came on to the balcony of Buckingham ter, with more life than usual, and in the characters generally.

by pirates, robbers and bad Palace in response to the cheers of the great- One of the most crowd, and remained bowing for five minutes. perfection. The other characters, save those prohibiting soldiers from carrying arms or being thrown into the air and sticks and "Trial scene" she played the lawyer to important resolutions would seem to be one They received a wonderful ovation, hats of Jessica and Lorenzo, and in parts, ammunition except when on duty under an handkerchiefs waved. Antonio, were somewhat overdrawn. The officer. This seems a very small order and setting of the plece was not on a sumptuous scale, but it was adequate.

Nell of Old Drury,"

recruits look upon the rifles supplied them

see this notice taken of it. Many of the new

is being obtained through the Chins Mer-produce the ever-delightful comedy, "Sweet chants' Steam Navigation Company, and rumours have been current of other loan arrangements through railway Companies, A SCOTCH NIGHT AT THE THEATRE for quite a lot of the shooting which has

the lines being pledged as security. These

uro all virtuallyforeign loans for carrying ou military operations aud if a Coalition Gov-

ROYAL.

Saturday will be an unusually interest

es: something like a new toy and they are very fond of handling them. This acccunts

occurred in the streets, and often this happened after the men were of duty and had joined their companions. The order is

THE ESPIONAGE CASE.

ENGLISH NEWSPAPER COMMENTS.

THE SUGAR CONFERENCE.

LONDON, February 6th, A Brussels wire states that the German delegates have communicated to the Sugar Conference a favourable reply from their Goverment to the proposal to allow Russia to increase her export, but liuiting it to the Russians and the Conference again 150,000 tona. This proved unacceptable to

adjourned.

GERMAN POLITICS.

LONON, February 6th. Reuter's correspor, nt at Munich tele-

List the Roman Catholics lost eleven seats - graphs that in the elections for the Bavarian

and the Conservatives fan, while the Liberals gained eleven, the Socialists ten and the Peasants' Union one.

A SPANISH DREADNOUGHT.

LONDON February 6th! Router's correspondent at Ferrol states that the Queen christened the Dreadnought Espana launched at the port.

Decorations were conferred on the re-

Whitworth, and John Brown Companies who were associated with its construction. INTENSE COLD IN EUROPE.

LONDON, February 6th. The Conservative afternoon papers vehemu-:

ernment is formed the consent of thating occasion, as the Scotsmen of Hongkong very strict and disobedience involves heavy it as a disgraceful miscarriage of justice, presentatives of the Vickers, Armstrong,

ently comment on the sentence passed on Mr. Bertrand Stewart. They characterise under the auspices of the St. Andrew's penalties, which is only as it should be, con- Government must be obtained to the repay Society, we are informed, will assemble in sidering the damage which has been done in calculated to embitter relations between the ment of the mousy burrowed. In any event force to welcome their famous fellow-coun- the pist in this time, A specini patrol has two nations. They claim that a British there is very little risk about the Japanese tryman, Mr. Matheson Lang. loans, for the security consists of the iron as is well-known, is a son of the manse, and and several in the City where the robbers that the Kaiser should rectify the sentence. Mr. Lang,also been ordered to two quarters in Honamsubject now visits at his peril, and suggest works in the one ease and the steamships in hails from Inverness, where his father, the seem to have had a particularly good time. the other, and doubtless the German, fua-Rev. Gavin Lang, is the parish minister. All this tends to show that the authorities and says that the situation is at present not The Westminster Gazette is more moderate, ciers have not accepted the word of the The renowned Dr. Marshall Lang, late Prin. realise that without a disciplined army well satisfactory, but hopes that details of the Peking Government as the sole security cipal of Aberdeen University, was his uncle, under control any legislation is useless. for the lean they have made to relieve and he is therefore a cousin of the present |

trial will be issued.. the economic situation at Tientsin.

ANOTHER PIRACY.

SILAMEEN,

LATER.

THE STOCK EXCHANGE.

Archbishop of York/ The play selected is The French gunboat La Décidée arrived The papers continue to criticise the Mr. T. F. O'Sullivan has been appointed London and his most pronounced success in anchorage opposite the French Consulate. Stewart, and comment on the medianval "Hamlet," Mr.. Lang's great triumph in in the river yesterday and took up an excessive harshneas of the sentence où deputy-bailiff at the Supreme Court.

Hongkong, and also Miss Hatia Brillon Earlier in the day a Japanese cruiser cane methods of Gorman justice. for Ching, and General Bandholtz, of exquisite performances.

Judge Thayer, of the United States Court(Mrs. Lang) gives in it one of her most up and anchored above the U.S.S. Wilming Manila, were among the passengers who ar

fort. This nicans that at present there are rived by the Manchuria yesterday.

aine gunboats in the river.

This array together with the defences on the island

LONDON, February 6th. seems to suggest that the Powers do not Gilt erge stock is wask, the Stock Ex-

and often most accurate sources of informa.any suggestion for raising the price of expect the Chinese New Year, to go over change expressing disappointment that Mr. quietly. The French have many and various Lloyd George in bis speech did not make tion in the different mission stations on the delta, and the arrival of En Décidée is a

Coasols.

thing is as quiet as could be wished for. matter of consequence. At the present every-

Association" give a performance to-night The London Operatic and Musical

and to-morrow in the Club Theatre.

In

counter-clain.

SOLDIERS CLUB BILLIARD TOURNAMENT.

THE MAGISTRACY.

For returning from banishment, a Chinese was yesterday sent to gaol for twelve months.

ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN CRICKET.

LONDON, February 6th. Reuter's correspondent at Sydney reports that at a meeting held to select the Austra lian team for the fourth test match the long- standing differences between Hill and McAlister culminated in fisticuffs.

Hill subsequently resigned.

LATEE. In warm weather and in prosence of a small attendance the match between Victoria and the M.C.C. was resumed. The state team

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have occurred in Germany and Austria,

LONDON, February 6th. Intense cold prevails and snowstorms

where the temperature is 27 degrees below zero. In Bohemia the railways are inter- rupted, and the villages in Galicia are ent off from communication.

THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC IN AFRICA,

LONDOS, February 6th.. Buster's correspondent at Brussels states that the International Conference on the Liquor Traffic in Africa has been adjourned, having failed to reach an agreement.

THE BRISBANE STRIKE.

LONDON, February 5th. Reuter's correspondent at Brisbane states that the trams have resumed ruauing under police protection and the railway service la partially resumed.

LOCH LOMOND FROZEN,

Loxos, February 6th. The intensity of the cold is indicated by the freezing of Loch Lomond for the first time in seventeen years.

ITALO-TURKISH WAR.

Burglars entered the shop of Messrs. Diss Bros., tailors, the other night and carried away suitings to the value of $2,000. This another piracy off Ping Hoi, the master of The police have received information of is the second burglary at the same shop a small fishing junk having reported that within a month.

on the 3rd February nino men came along the Revolution the Diplomatic Body at Supreme Court on Monday Mr. Justice Gomarmed, and forced him to accompany them the Summary Jurisdiction of the side his boat in a junk, They were all Peking agreed to discountenance further loans to the Chinese Government stance of H. P. Talati against F, K, Tate overboard, leaving his father, daughter and

pertz gave judginent in the action at the in- to the mainland.

On the way he jumped and to maintain an attitude of strict reu.

for $1,000, money lent. Defendant consent son on board. trality, the announcements that Japanese ed to judgment, but

He eventually reached the counter-claimed for small island of Shui Sing, from which he firmas is advancing money to the Revolution. $1,000 said to bu due in respect of commis was subsequently taken by a Macas fishing aries and a German firm lending money to sion. His Lordship entered judgment for the boat, and brought to Hongkong. the Peking Government are surprising plaintif on the claim and dismissed the developments in the situation. There are two corrections to be made to the announce. ·San Francisco papers announce that Miss ment made in

our telegram yesterday Gertrude Mucfarlane, a society belle of that regarding the loan arranged with Mesars.cky and Honolulu, has taken an action of

Before Mr, C. Dick Melbourne yesterday, a Chinese was sentenced to six weeks in Two more games in cocnection with this breach of promise against Capt. Greene, of or at least misleading, to describe it as a

known in the Far East. Miss Macfarlaute G.A. and the Royal Naval Dockyard Polies

a quantity of clothing. Kepublican loan," though the Government claims. 50,000 dollars gold for a broken heart on Monday evening, being won by the former,

a chanceless 78 and Armstrong scored 120 ouba have arrived at Sfax. at Peking as well as that at Nanking and 1,000 for wedding trousseau.

who now hold a lead of 63 points on the four charged yesterday with having 375 rounds cricket was masterly. He hit seventeen A cabin boy on the s.s. Kinshan was not out in 136 minutes. His display of appears now to consider itself "Republican."

games played. Soares: The loan apparently is made to the Peking dance at Hampstead, London, on January Goner BSB Pitt 250 Mr, MoLeod

Mr. James Buchanan, who died at his resi-Ganner Quinu. 250 Crown Sergt. Bacon 241. Government, and a Berlin message pub-

211 lished among our telegrams today states that the amount is £300,000, and no three hai, and was a very enthusiastic rowing MAKE A KNOT IN YOUR HANDKER. million sterling as reported by the Peking man, Although never occupying any public correspondent of one of the London office on the Council, he was a very well

A Japanese was charged yesterday with newspapers. The Berlin message further known and highly respected member of the pink laxatives, today. They dispel Con. Tientsin. The affray was the result of a to remind you to buy PINKLETS, the little having stabbed a Chinese on board the s... explains that the object of the loan community as head of Messrs. Bisset & Co. stipation, regulate the Liver, aid Digestion, quarrel which took place during coaling is "to relieve the market of difficulties at

He was one of the best-read men Shanghai cire Biliousness. As gentle as nature. 60 Peking." No doubt, Tientsin is meant.

itas had, the N. C. Daily News says, and was cents a tube, of Chemists, or The Dr. Wil-perations, The Japanese, who denied the for we take it that the difficulties re.

a leading member of the old Shanghalims Medicine Co., 84, Szechuan Road, accusation, was bound over in the sum of Debating Society

ARNHOLD, KALBERG & Co. It was incorrect, the Japanese liner Chiyo Maru, who is well tournament were devided between 87th Campin prisonment for stealing a trunk containing carried their score to 314. McKenzie made

thirty years a prominent resident of Shang- 27 at the age of the sixty-four, was for over

Shanghai.

CHIEF

LONDON, February 4th. The Turks who wore on board the Man

GAMBLING FOR CHARITY IN PORTUGAL. Marylebone replied with 48 for two Gambling is to be legalised and encouraged

of ammunition in his possession. He was fours. discharged with a caution, as it appeared that the ammunition belonged to a friend, wickets. and he had merely kept it in his cabin.

Sion to keep the peace for twelve-months.

WORLD'S SCULLING CHAMPION. SHIP.

Lospor, February 6th. Reuter's correspondent at Sydney reports that Arast has accepted Barry's terms to scull the latter in England, whence he sails at the end of MARCH

in Portugal The Times Lisbon correspondent says that Parliament and the Press are gener ally favourable to the report of the Commission appointed to study the question of gambling.

The report, which will abortly be presented, recommends the establishment of Inzarions caminos and saloons in the obief towns of Porta respective towns will open tenders greating a gal and Madeira The municipalities of the gambling licence to the highest bidder Part of the profits is to revert to the municipality,

which will dovete the money to vharity, An- other part will revert to the State,