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TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.”

FRANCE AND RUSSIA. -

MUTUAL SUPPORT.

LONDON, August 15th. The Times Paris correspondent states that the results of M. Poincare's visit are:-France will support

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)]

THE PANAMA CANAL HILIA

AUSTRALIAN FEELING.

LONDON, August 15th. Reuter's correspondent at Melbourne Russian telegraphs that Mr. Fisher has informed

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, AUGUST 18TH, 1912,

CANTON.

[FROM OUR OWN ConsapoNDENT.

August 14th.

CHEAPER RICE:

The crops of rice in the Ke Chow Pre. fecture have been remarkably good lately and rice is much cheaper there than in Canton. The members of the charitable societies ordered a large supply of this rice to sell to the poor people here at low

HONGKONG UNIVERSITY.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR OPENING.

The majority of the University's first students will pass in under rules exempt ing them from the entrance examination. The Senior Oxford Local Examination (with a certificate in the case of the Medical Faculty of exemption from ro- sponsions) and the Senior Cambridge Local Examination (with a certificate in

schools. But as soon as Japan, on her own account, created her Universities and technical schoola, on secular lines, first of all under foreign professors and later under Japanese professors, there was po longer any real use for the technical element in the missionary schools in Japan. So it will be in China Proper as time goes on, but in the meanwhile sign of British missionaries in China we confess that we are glad to see any

following the example of those of other missions by offering, in addition to their religious training, instruction on techni cal subjects. Meanwhile, the Hongkong fluence of any sort, but that it is in no sense antagonistic to them is clear from students from hostels to be erected in the the fact that part of its policy is to accept) immediate vicinity of the University run approved by

the authorities of the

interests wherever necessary concerning Mr. Deakin, that he regretted that the price, and since then large quantities the case of the Medical Faculty of University is free from missionary in-

the Chinese Loan, the Balkans, and the United States had taken a course seem- railways in Asia Minor. Russia in re-ingly clearly against the terms of the turn will do her utmost to strengthen the Anglo-American Treats. The Common-

"Alliance from military and naval stand-wealth had already communicated with normal. However, merchants at the sourer be accepted as equivalent to and in lieu by missionaries of any sect which is

points.

LATER

Though nothing has yet been disclosed as to the nature of the conversations at

St. Petersburg, the French press is jubilant. They suppose that a great auccess has been achieved. They say that M. Poincare has telegraphed to M. Fallierea expressing complete satisfaction. The Press singles out the fact that the British Ambassador was the only foreign diplomat invited to dine at the For- eign Ministry and the French Embassy as more than a mere ceremonial, and declares that Gambetta's prediction will be fulfilled that when France is supported by Russia England will be unassailable.

THE TURKISH EARTHQUAKE.

LONDON, August 15th. The latest report states that 791 were killed by the enrthquake and 3,681 houses destroyed,

TURKEY AND ITALY.

OPTIMIUS REGARDING THE END OF THE WAR.

LONDON. August 15th. There have been informal conversations proceeding in Switzerland for some time in the hope of finding a basis for a Turco- Italian Settlement. Though up till now nothing concrete has been achieved, there is a general feeling of optimism that the end of the war may not be remote. it is hoped that. M. Poincare's visit to St. Petersburg will contribute to the dis-

covery of a formula acceptable to both,

aides.

CHINA AND TIBET.

AGREEMENT PROBABLE.

LONDON, August 15th. The Tibetan and Chinese negotiations al Lhasa have advanced materially dur ing the past week, the Dalai Lama mak- ing concessions rendering an agreement probable.

DISASTER TO SPANISH FISHING

FLEET.

LONDON, August 15th. A message from Madrid states that a Spanish fishing fleet of over 100 vessels were caught in a storm off the North of Spain. Many bave already foundered. The Government is now sending tugs in senfch of the remainder.

LATER.

in to San Sebastian without a son on

board.

MOROCCO'S NEW SULTAN.

LONDON, August 15th. A message from Rabat states that Mulai Yusuf, Mulai Hafid's brother, has been proclaimed Sultan. Numerous salutes

the Imperial Government and hoped the mafter would be satisfactorily settled.

AGREENEXT REACHED.

A message from Washington states that after an all-right sutting the Conference of the two Houses has reached an agree». ment in the Panama Canal Bill. It has

struck out the provision with regard to the free passage of American ships en gaged in foreign trade and has retained the provision with regard to the free passage of American consters,

It has agreed to prohibit ships controlled by crusts from using the Canal. PANIC ON FRENCH BATTLESHIPS.

LONDON, August 16th.

A Reuter's message from Toulon re- ports that the tubes on the battleship Verité exploded, causing a panic. The newspapers say that a number of the prow jumped overboard and swam ashore. The captain sounded the recall, and when the men returned he severely reprimanded

thom.

At the same time a panic took place on the battleship Republique and on some fishing vessels near the Verité. THE QUEEN ON THE CONTINENT,

LONDON, August 15th.

The Queen and Princess Mary left London for Neustrelitz on a ten days'

visit.

GENERAL BOTHA HONOURED,

LONDON, August 15th. The King has appointed the Right Hon. Louis Botha an honorary General of the

British Army.

HOME CRICKET.

LONDON, August 15th. The following results are telegraphed :- Yorkshire... Middlesex, at Leeds. Won by former by 107 runs.

have found their way to Canton with the result that the price of this commodity has dropped considerably and is nearly

of supply are trying to prevent this rice being sent to Canton, as if they can hold it up for a month or so they will get a much better price, and it is said they are likely to be successful in their efforts, and the price of rice in the city will rise

again.

FUNDS FOR THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT.

The provincial president has just received an urgent message from Peking, stating that the Central Government is in financial difficulties and asking for an early remittance of money from this pro- vince, according to the arrangements made previously. The Central Govern ment also reminds the Government here that 1,200,000 taels have lately been sent ties in the province of Hu-nair, and holds to the Board of Finance by the authori this forward as an example to be followed by the other provinces if the Republic in to preserve its unity and carry on its work. It is difficult to see just how the Provincial Government here in Kwang- tung is able to hulp at the present time. They are finding it a desperately hard job to make ends meet themselves and are rather in need of help than otherwise, Systematic taxation is out of the question until things are better organiund, and until that time any subscriptions made to Peking will be really taking money away from the very place where it is needed

moet.

SAVING FUBLIC MONEY.

The Commissioner of Foreign Affairs has been highly praised for his economy in spending public money and is held up as an example to others. He is allowed to spend $300 monthly on expenses, for which a statenient is required, and last month his account came to $113 only, as against other officials who lave submitted accounts for twice what they are allowed. point seems to be gradually sinking. in that it is for the good of the officials as well as for the common good to economise at the present time in every way possible.

Cause

CONSPIRACY IN THE DELTA.

A man named Lau Fong, the agent of some secret society, has been trying to discontent and trouble in the Sussex . Essex at Eastbourne, at East- villages in the Ching Yuen district. He pretends to be the agent of a society erne. Drawn.

which has an army at its back and is Gloucestershire r. Kent, at Cheltenham. endeavouring to get people to join his Kent won by nine wickets.

society to strike at the present Govern Australians . Worcestershire, at Worment, which, he declares, is no better cester. Abandoned on account of rain.

A CHINESE FEAST IN LONDON.

were fired, but the inhabitants appared also provided. As Chung Ling Bou be guiled the intervals with a few surprises

than the previous one. He has been arrested and sent to headquarters for trial. There are quite a number of these agitators about and not a few in Canton, but the Government seems to be catching them all right one by one.

REWARD FOR SAVING LIFE.

BORNEO RUBBER COMPANIES The report of the South-East Borneo

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exemption from the previous examina tion) and such matriculation examina: tions of any British University as the Council may by solution approve will of the entrance examination of the University.

University. Only 33 are taking the entrance examineering education contemplated is to be We are glad to see, too, that the engi natiori,

According to the time-table of the en- of the highest order. The Ordinance, in trance examination at the University

dealing with the "Conferring of next week, mndidates will be named Degrees," lays down that these une on Monday in geography, history, Eng-be fully equal to those of British lisir composition. English grammar and Universities, and to ensure this result dietation On Tuesday in Classical Chi- nese, Latin, French, German and Modern Universities has been sought. Great care the co-operation and assistance of British

Chinese dialect. On Wednesday in arith- is to be exercised in the selection of the metic, algebra, geometry and Modern staff so that in promoting an intimate Chinese dialect.

between Chinese dialect. On Thursday, Modernciation

professore and studcats the right sort of influence will ment of the Chinese character on Western be forthcoming for the proper develop,

lines. All under-graduates will either be resident within the University precincts of or in the hostels above mentioned. Thus, while their life for the time being will Puikoo Chair of Engineering :—Pru-be regulated on sound and healthy lines fessor C. A. M. Smith, M.Sc.. Inte and according to the European stand- Professor of Civil and Mechanical point, they will not be sufficiently far Engineering at East London College away from their own people to be out (London University)..

of touch with that family influence which with the Chinese is so strong and 80 desirable a restraining factor on the WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. rising generation. It is thought, too, that the existence of this important University in British territory may eventually have strong tendency towards promoting a better anderstand-

appointments so for made to the staff of

The University opens in September, the the University are as follows:

Principal:-Sir Charles Eliot, K.C.M.G., late Vice-Chancellor Sheffield University,

Physics :---Mr. T. H. Matthewman, M.E. (Liverpool), A.M.I.E.E., late of Nanyang University.

appointed.

A Lecturer in Physiology will also be

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ing between the British and the Chinese in China Proper, for, naturally enough, the students will be drawn from all parts of the mainland, more particularly in the South, and it is thought, and with tween the Britisk professor and the very great reason, that the intimacy be- Chinese students will go far towards promoting a real and lasting understand- ing and sympathy between the nations concerned as was the case in Japan. Quite apart from this, however, the

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In addition to the above, which are "whole time

appointments, the serviews of several local gentlemen have been en listed as Lecturers. Mr. H. W. Turnbull, of St. Stephen's College, who had a brilliant career at Cambridge University, will be the Lecturer in Mathematies; and been lecturers of the Hongkong College the local medical gentlemen who have of Medicine, now merged in the Univer- Bity, will continue to give medical lectures at the University until such time as the University may need to appoint whole time lecturers. Dr. Francis Clark is to he Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, and Hongkong University after the first he will reside in the University as few years of its existence, will be turn Warden of the University Hall.

ing out regularly a great number of The post of Registrar of the University budding engineers who have passed a has been accepted by Mr. W. Hinton, recognised standard in theory. The lately Lecturer in Mechanics at the degrees held by such students will in Sheffield University, and who previously themselves be a sufficient guarantee for held a Research Studentship at Cardiff those British engineering firms who are University. En relieves. Mr. J. R. Weud, now showing an inclination to encourage Always have on hand a very large oppplelo who has been Acting Registrar, next Chinese students to complete their engi- week, and his office until the end of the neering education by absorbing their present month will be at the Education practical knowledge in English works. Department, after which he will have an Thus, from every point of view, wo wel office in the University.

come the Hongkong University as strengthening influence on Auglo-Chinese relations in the engineering world, and we wish it every success.

The Church Missionary Society hostel is to be called the St. John's Hostel, The Rev. W. H. Hewitt will be the Warden, Students who are not exempted

from residence will have to reside either in the University or at this Hostel. Later the London Mission will have a Hostel near the University.

The University-fees have already been published, but it may be mentioned that the fees for External Students, that is, students who have not matriculated and who wish to attend any course of lectures in the University, will be $25 per term for each course, payable in advance, laboratory fees, if any, to he additional.

THE ENGINEERING CHAIR.

Eastern Engineering in an article on the Hongkong University says:-

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In giving the report and accounts of the International Mercantile Marine Company for the year 1911, the Shipping Gazette says:The leading figures have already been anticipated by cable, but the details of the doonment will prova interesting. It need hardly be remarked that the disaster to the Titanie, to which the report makes reference in appropriate (T Squares, Set Squaron, Straight Edges language, does not come within the scope

Scales, Inka, &., do)!!! of these accounts. The losses arising is that connection will have to be dealt The following is from the Times of the

with in the figures for the current year. 6th ult.:-Chung Ling Soo, whose great

Two or three weeks ago Professor C.

As for 1911, it appears from the Inter powers as conjurer are helping audiences

A. M. Smith, late Professor of Engineer national Company's standpoint to hays at the Hippodrome to forget the heat

Some days ago the. Captain of the Feing at the East London College (Univer. been only a moderately good year. It was very much on a par with 1910, and, wave, rather mystified a smaller audience

friends and well-wishers last night Cheung saved several persons from being Engineering Chair of the Hongkong The gross carnings were larger than in sity of London), was appointed to the like that year, much better than 1909. Several fishing boats have been brought with a dinner of Chinese fare at the drowned in a typhoon, and on the news University, and has just left England 1910, but the net earnings are somewhat

Cathay Restaurant, Denman-street. The first course consisted of unfired China being brought to the notice of the for Hongkong at very short notice. It less. The result, it may be supposed, is to heavier operating expenses. green tea and was followed by sets of Authorities they wish to reward him ini, of course, the Engineering Section dishes which included yin wah tong (birds some way. A medal is to be given in which interests us primarily, for we have These have increased in a fashion which over and over again in Eastern Engineer- | seriously affects all shipping enterprises, nest soup), leung yee. (a freshwater fish), appreciation of his bravery and sent to

ing urged the necessity for creating The interests of the Combine centre chow mein ("a bisenit-like basis," to

the officer in charge of Foreign Affairs British engineering schools in China. largely in the North Atlantic, and are quote the menu, over which is spread

mixture of pork, Chinese mushrooms, at Swatow, where it will be presented to Correctly speaking, Hongkong as consequently very liable to be influer.ced British Colony is outside the limits of by the conditions of trade in the United bean sprouts, bamboo, etc."), and several

the Captain. varieties of Oriental fruits. These were

the Chinese Republic, but it is so close States. From tlds point of view the year all carried down with such draughts of

a neighbour and has so big a trading in- 1011 was not wholly favourable. There fluence on the country that no better was a falling-off in emigrant traffic from Chinese wine wai shang chow-as the Chop-sticks were guest cared to take.

spot could have been chosen for educating Europe. The stream was disposed to set Chinese engineers on British lines. The the other way. Again first-class travel very fact that it is situated in a British did not increase, although second cabin

line, the time passed pleasantly and-all the visitors left feeling fortified against March 31 states that during the past untrammelled by any conditions imposed of European emigrants to avoid the season the directors carried through aby the image Government and without United States will make further progress after-effects by two sets of charms-one scheme, which, it is hoped, will provide the any diluting of the British influence by prelend to say. But the report necessary funds to bring the cultivated the introduction ef foreign professor, aturally makes reference to me increase The whole scheme is one which has our

in emigration to Canada, and con- area to the bearing stage and to build

gratulates the stockholders on the wisdom and an issue of £10,000 First Mortgage the very great advantage of not being tinn to shipping business with the a factory to deal with the rubber crops, entire sympathy, and to us it poses which led the board to give more atten- Seven per cent. Debentures was made missionary concern in which the Chris Dominion. The growth of emigration to The area planted down to March 31st last tianising of the Chinese is the primary Australia also receives notice. It is un- Tapping was begun in object and the engineering education a doubtedly a fortunate thing for the con- April on about 10,000 trees, and this secondary one. We have no wish to be bine that it has not quite the whole of number, it is stated, will be considerably little the efforts of those missionary or increased before the end of the year. Iganisations who mix a practical training and New Zealand interests should prove its eggs in one basket. Its Australian is estimated that 18,000h. of rubber will with their propagation of the Gospel. more valuable to it every year. be harvested this season.

Yet it must be admitted that, while it

There are new conditions to be faced, British North Borneo Rubber Trust.--- The revenue account for the year ended might be no disadvantage for a Chiucee too, as u result of the opening of the Panama Canal The Lapland and the Mr. Francis Coutts was born in 1852. June 30th shows receipts amounting to engineer to be a Christian, there is no He is the only son of the Rev. J. D. £13,975, and the balance of profit realized reason in the world why he should not Kroonland have already been retrans- Money by his second marriage with

be an equally good engineer without any ferred to the American flag, so that they on sales of investments was £3,539. Clara, daughter of Sir Francis Burdett. making a total of $17,914. The balance change in his religion. During the early may be available for the coast-to-coast Whether this portends any Bt., who was imprisoned in the Tower for of revenue for the year is £12,596, to days of the transition period in Japan, business. speaking disparagingly of the House of which has to be added the amount thousands of Japanese, who for one rea considerable appropriation of tonnage Cormons. He took the name of Coutts rought forward, making $13.605

The Bon or another found it advisable to learn to business between the Atlantic and by Royal Warrant in 1880, according to directors have applied £6,000 to the re- English, adopted for the time being, at Pacific coasts of the Unital States it is the provision of the will of the Duchess duction of the east of investments, and all events, a profession of Christianity, difficult to say. But the Combine has of St. Albans, by which he became heir they recommend the distribution of a

but as soon as they had learnt all the some advantages in this direction. The against rash speculations in coconut and the shares in the Banking House of dividend at the rate of 22 per cent. per English they required they dropped away vessels of the American Line, already Messrs. Coutts & Co., formerly held by annum, less tax, leaving £2,032 to be car- from the missionary influence to absorb under the United States flag, might copra companies whose property has prob- his aunt, the Baronesa Burdett-Coutts ried forward. The directors state that a their technical training elsewhere. Then conceivably be used in this connection. ably been overvalued,

Educated at Eton and Trinity College, valuation of all the investments held at it was that the missions found it was The report gives a good account of the The appearance Cambridge, he was called to the Bar in the close of the year showed a deprecia advisable, in order to retain them, to prospects of the current year, despite untoward incidents which have 1879. He has written a considerable tion of £15,795, after allowing for the offer them something more than the marked it. But it will apparently still quantity of verse.

reserve account, the amount received in religious element, and some excellent require a very considerable advance to Mr. Coutts is also a claimant to the respect of shares forfeited, and the technical training was available and bring the Preferred Stock of the Combine Oxford peerage.

amount carried forward.

greedily absorbed in the missionary within eight of a dividend.

NEW YORK POLICE SCANDALS”

LONDON, August 15th.

distributed in the form of souvenirs and A message from New York states, in the other reposing in the delightful per- connection with the Police Craft In-sonality of Chung Ling Soo--a namie which, on the authority of the holder, vestigation, that the district attorney has means "very good cook. unearthed bank accounts showing that high officials accumulated as much as one million dollars. Becker, with a salary of `$2,000, had deposited $58,845 since November.

WARNING TO SPECULATORS.".

COCONUT AND COPRA COMPANIES IN MALAYA,

LONDON, August 15th.

The Colonial Office publishes widely a telegram received from the Government of the Federated Malay States warning

of names of retired Malaysian officers in the prospectuses cannot be accepted as indicating that the business is sound.

THE BARONY OF LATYMER. Mr. Francis Burdett Thomas Money Coutts, of Stoodleigh, Devon, has estab lished his claim to the Barony of Latymer before the House of Lords Con mittee for Privileges..

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