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A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.,

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MARCH ST, 1918.

The German mail of the 4th February TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS.

was delivered in London on the 6th "March.

Plague is reported to be epidemic at Russian sanitary ex Urga, Mongolia, perts are assisting to check it.

[THROUGE REUTHIE'S AGENCY.]

THE BALKAN WAR

THROUGH BUTER'S AGENCY.)

BRITISH POLITICS

Losnos, March 7th. A GREEK VICTORY.

The House of Cominons re-assembled on It is reported from Athens that General

Thuraday. Soutzo with three squadrons of cavalry Mr Asquith announced

since the Revolution. There are in Chin young men in a hurry, us in the other countries, of Europe and America, and the fact that the popular SUN YAT-REN is un avowed Socialist donbtless explains in some degree the number of people who call themselves Socialists. Of course, it is only

Residents on the Penk will be interested fair to admit that there are possibly many to learn that Gough Hill Police Station adherents of this doctrine who can give

is now on the Public Telephone (No. 30). economic reasons for the faith that is in

Dr. Foord-Belcey, of the Hongkong them. At any rate, it is said that the Socialist organisation bas son 200,000 and Shanghai Bank, has been transferred members, among whom are a sprinkling of from Penang to the Hongkong head office. well-educated men. In some respects rolat- Discussing his railway scheme, Dr. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS.ed to the Socialists are the One Brothor Sun Yat-sen is reported to have stated hool," or Democrats, who, as their same during his visit to Japan that his desire suggests, subscribe to the doctrine that all was to get the Canton-Hankow line com- their left wing and opened men are equal. While these two partia pleted first, and then take up the other.

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the National Assembly, and this party favours the election of either General HWANG Hata or Dr. SON YAT-SEN. We are not aware that the latter lins seau resson to alter the opinion he expressed when he resigned the Presidency of the Provisional

We have received the Maritime Cus- toms List of Light-houses, Light-vessels, Buoys and Beacons on the Coast and rivers of China, 1913. As usual, the book contains a number of plans of the lights lithographed in colours. Itg value to navigating officers is obvious.

In view of the fact that Mr Allen Wilkie advertised at Singapore the per- formance of Mrs. Warren's Profession," despite the Municipal prohibition, the Municipal Commissioners met and decided to close the Theatre on any night on which Mr. Wilkie reeks to perform the play.

A Chinese was brought before Mr. Hazeland at the Magistracy yesterday

entered Janina on Thursday. There was a great display of Greck flags in the environs and in the city.

The victory followed two days' fighting ou a new plan, The Greeks withdrow

terrific bombardment. Thirty thousand shells were fired on Tuesday against Bizani, Meanwhile the silencing the enemy. troops rapidly advanced again on the left. The bombardment continued with full rigour until Wednesday morning, and then the infantry stormed Bizani with indescribable suddenness and gallantry, routing the Turks. The Greeks still 131 towards Janine, taking pressed prisoners and guns. The Turkish panic was complete. The Crown Prince ox- pressed his joy at the bravery of the army, and there is immense rejoicing in Greece,

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that the

TELEGRAMS.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

THE GERMAN NAVAL DISASTER.

LONDON, March 7th.

due

seeking owing lights.

to the storm;

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A Berlin message states that the official account of the collision in that it occurred

when the vese·ls were

anchorage.

Both were Government had decided to agree to the omission from the Railway Bill of the The collision was elauas limiting ita operation to five years (which had been rejected by the House of Lords).

Mr. McKinnon Wood announced that the Scottish Temperance Bill had been dropped in view of the Lords" amend- ments

The House of Conimous has rejected the Lords amendment to the Trades Union Bill preventing unions from running newspapers for a political purpose with- out a ballot of menibera.

A RUSSIAN CELEBRATION.

during which the torpedo boat was not under complete control.

'SUPREME COURT,

Friday, March 7th.

IN CRIMINAL JURISDICTIOM,

SIR W. REES DAVIES, K.C.). BEFORE THE CHIEF Justice (HIS Honour

DANGEROUS CRIMINALS.

bo Ngxi and Fung Chun were charged with attempted robbery at No. 5, Elgin. Street, on the 15th Juandry,~

Prisoners pleaded not guilty,

The following are the names of the jurymen :-Messre. J. Craik (foremno), E. D. Zackay, D. P. Jesus Lopes, A. McTurk Smith, F. Earom, S. Hidden and David Gow.

LONDON, March 7th. Thursday was the principal day in the Romanoff celebrations at St. Peters

Brilliant sunshine favoured the burg-

The Crown Solicitor (Mr. J. H. Keup). occasion, and the magnificent decorations

prosecuted, and said the occupants of the looked imposing Troops marched

second floor of No. 5, Elgin Street had through the streets, there was a great just moved to Canton, leaving behind. display of flags, and bells were ringing three amahs to pack up and follow later. The wine was being the Greeks the key to the Epirus and everywhere. Dense crowds assembled and { The amahs, with a street coalie, were busy It is the most popular wine in England and Government in favour of YUAN SHIH-Kalithe . Hony Wang 1., and it was alleged cannot fail to have considerable influenca cheered Their Majestics as they drove from pucking when some men came to the door.

Europe to-lay, and invariably Egures on whose auperior abilities and qualifications that the defendant intended to tranship in the ultimate settlement between Greece the menus of Bangnets Dinners, and Sappers giron by Reigning Monarchs, Ministora of State, Marokant Guilde, Sporting Clubs, sto., etc.

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for the position he then so handsomely confessed. As for General HWANG Hsive, who has been pressed to accept nomination. ho has advocated the nomination of General LA YUAN HUNG, who now combine the posts of Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Vice-President of the Provisional Gov. D'EPERNAY ernment When YUAN SHIR-KAI became

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Provisional President, it will be remembered that he publicly declared that as soon De the National Assembly met and elec ed a Permanent President he would imme diately hand over charge to whomsoever the Assembly elected to occupy the post. We can readily believe that he will be found perfectly ready to fulfil that promise, for A. 8. WATSON & CO., in several of his Mandates he has made a reference to his "poor state of health" and LIMITEU,

wish that he were again free of indicated a the responsibilities of public life, but having accepted the highest office the Republie lae to offer his attitude has been that of a true patriot ready to sacrifice himself for what be conceives to be the highest good of his country. In official circles in Chios poor health" is frequently merely a diplomatic excuse for wishing to retire; in the case of YUAN SKIN-KAI, however, it is no mere diplomatic fiction, for he has been under medical treatinent for trouble in one of him

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legs almost ever since he took office. Still the trouble has not been of a nature to interfere greatly with the discharge of his onerous duties, and a very influential section of the country will doubtless bring all possible pressure upon him to assert his claims to appointment by the National Assembly. It is believed that the Army will exert a powerful influence upon the forthcoming election,aud although a General is named as YUAN's rival, the Army is regarded as strongly supporting YUAN SHIN Har's appointment. A. Chinese contemporary in Peking, advocating the election of YUAN SHIH-KAT, recently remarked: The influence of military men bas grown very rapidly of late, and we have the experience that they did once try to exercise it in the National Council. It would be something. miraculous if either Dr, Sus or General HWANG were to take up such a responsible post by the mere support of a few hundred

charged with being in unlawful posses sion of ten casks and forty cases of wine

valued at $900. transferred from the ss., Clan Chan to

The capture of Janina has political as well as military signifiere It was regarded as impregnable. It gives

A remand was and Bulgaria. the goods to Penang. granted, ball being fixed at $1,000,

The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice Memorial and Affliated Hospitals begs to acknowledge with thanks the following donations to the funds of the hospitals

Asiatic Petroleum Co T. Cock & Son

A. Rose & Co. Arnhold, Karberg & Co. J. D. Hutchison & Co.

W. G. Humphreys & Co. Melchers & Co.

Reuter, Breckelmann & Co. Lane, Crawford & Co. Garrels, Borner & Co.

E, E., A. & Telegraph Co. Carlowitz & Co.

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We hear that it is proposed to start a Philatelic Society in Hongkong, the ob ject of which is the drawing together of Collectors residing hero and in the Far East. Everybody seems to

collect

nowadays, and there is scarcely a place of any inagnitude in Europe, America and Australia where a Philatelic Society, such as is proposed to start here, does not already exisit. It is surprising, therefore, that Hongkong has been without one so long. Dr. Mueller, a well known local collector, has the mat ter in hand, and will be pleased to send particulars to all interested,

The building activity in Hongkong started about two years ago with the large influx of well-to-do Chinese from Canton does not appear to be one whit abated. The most recent evidence is to be found in the demolition of Mr. Ho Kom Tong's house in Lower Castle Road and the ad Joining eastern corner property, which has since been acquired by that gentleman.

Quite a large gang of contractor's rociles has been employed during the week in pulling down the old premises We understand that on the combined site a large building will be erected for the same owner, upon which quite a lavish penditure is contemplated in order to carry out the plans for a first-class re- sidential property in all respects.

GREEK JUBILATION.

the Te Deum.

the Winter Palace towards the Cathedral of Saint Peter and Saint Paul to attend A Cossack carried the A telegram from Athens states that the Tsarevitch into the Cathedral. He was Chamber of Deputies devoted the whole

able to sit and to stand, but instead of After the ceremony kneeling he stand.

were fred. Their of yesterday tu jubilation on the victory

artillery salutes ut Janina, which is the first fortified town

Majesties on returning received an ova- taken by the Allies during the war.

Telegrams were read from the Crowntion, the crowds everywhere singing the

makers, many peasants being in their sheepskins, were a feature of the street

They pretended that they had a letter to deliver to the master, and persuaded one of the amnahs to unlock the door. Having gained accces, the men threatened the inmates with knives, and apparently

en the first floor, bearing what had been attempted to steal. An unemployed sailor anid, rushed into the street and raised the alarm. The robbers immediately rag out, the two prisoners being caught in the street. Concealed in the trousers of the first prisoner on arrest were two knives. A shoe found at the bottom of the stairs fitted the second prisoner, who, Evidence was then called for the Chinese constable. prosecution, and u deposed that whilst pursuing the second prisoner he was threatened by the man, who said he would "stab him to death if he continued the chase. The prisoner had a long knife in his hand at the time, and when witness arrested him he threw guilty, onl The jury found prisoners

Prince, atating that the whole of the National Anthen. Picturesque holiday-in fact, wore it at the Pulice Station. Turkish garrison at Epirus, numbering 35,000 were included in the surrender..

The Deputies afterwards walked to tho Cathedral, where a Te Deum was ung, Enormous crowds attended the Humi nations in the evening.

ALBANIANS AND SERVIANS Renter's correspondent at Belgrade telegraphs that the reported rising of Albanians against Servings is baseless.

MEXICAN AFFAIRS.

LONDON, March 7th.

A message from San Antonio in Texas states that Emilio and Raoul Madero, who have been frequently reported as dead, arrived there after a ride of 600 miles on horseback. They were met by their brother Gabriel, and will remain there till the other members of the family" arrive from New York, when their course of action will he decided.

FRENCH MILITARY SYSTEM.

LONDON, March 7th. The Triennium Military Service Bill was introduced in the French Chamber on

ex Thursday Members of the Extreme Loft

noisily interrupted the speech of the

Minister for War, and a scene of much confusion followed. The President tried for a long to restore order, but without Y.M.CA. ANNUAL CONCERT.

avail. The Bill was subsequently referred Last evening the local branch of the to Committee. The additional provisions. European Young Men's Christian Associa- are eleven years' service with the netive tion held their annual contert at the reserve and fourteen years with the National Assembly. Theatre Royal, the event being an territorials reserve. This means a per-

unqualified enccess. The President of the been unavimously

Lady May attended. There was a very acknowledged by all experienced politicians Association, H. E. Sir Henry Maymanent increase of 160,000 on the peace that the only man who can save China from

large attendance of the general public. A message from Paris, says that the the present difficulty is YuẠN SHIH-HAI,

The programme was an attractive and Army Committee of the Chamber of and if sound and candid judgment be diversified one, and was carried through Deputies, influenced chiefly

by the The band from exercised he will surely be elected. All we with the greatest success.

Socialists, M.M. Jaures and Augagneur, fear is the party spicit, which threatens to H.M.S. Minotaur occupied a large bring the country into a peril," Among portion of the first part, and their selec disregarded the express wish of the foreignere there will be no dissent from tions were well received. Messrs. W, P. War Minister and their own Chairmen the statement that YUAN SEU-KAT's retire Cawsey and R. E. White contributed in that they should first examine the Trien pleasing style Sergeant's "Watchman,

THE growth of political parties seems to be a consequential product of popular Government, no matter what form the latter may take. New China with its republican constitution and somewhat autocratic admin. istration is coming into line with other members of the countries. Prior to the Revolution it miny However, it has be said that China was roughly divided into two parties-those who supported the reigaing house and those who were opposed to the dynasty, but now the dynasty has disappeared, and so love the old parties. In their places, however, have arisen a number of other parties, some with rather immature ideals and some with ideals bora of real political insight. Having regard to

footing of the army.

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A message from St. Peterburg states that the celebrations of the Tercentenary of the Romozoff family are universal throughout the Empire, and that there is no discord anywhere-

it away.

his Lordship sentenced them to five years pénal servitude and ten strokes with the

cat,"

A CANG ROBBERY. Lam Kwan, Lam Sheung, and Un Hung were indicted for being concerned in a robbery at a shop in Wanchai.

Prisoners pleaded not guilty.

The Crown Solicitor said the prisoners were charged with gang robbery at a shop at the end of Kennedy Road, in the Wanchai District Prosecutor was a 4th January seven or eight men came into shopkeeper, selling ground-nuts. On the the shop, and one pretended to want to

AMERICA'S FOREIGN POLICY.

LONDON, March 7th. Afr. J. J. Bryan, the future Scerotary of State for the United States, in response to a request to outline his foreign policy quoted his Indianopolis speech of 1900, in which he pictured the ideal republic standing erect while the empires around were groaning under the burden of

He agreed with Mr. purchase some ground-nuts. Whilst he was drawing the attention of the account- armaments. Woodrow Wilson in favouring peace ant the companions forced the master of the shop and others behind into a passage through international arbitration;

where they could not see what was happen- ing and then the men apparently ran sacled the drawers. The people who vere in the side passage eventually came out, and, finding various things missing, gave cbase to the robbers. The first prisoner was taught whilst he was running, nd on him were found two rolls of copper centa, which were identified by the accountant. He was identified by the man who caught him, and his own state- ment proved to a certain extent that he had been in the shop. The second Prisoner was identified by one man only, and the other was identified by two men.

THE NEW U.8. PRESIDENT:-

LONDON, March 7th.. My Woodrow Wilson has accepted the honorary presidency of the American Peace and Arbitration League.."

LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL

LONDON, March 7th.. The London County Council election has resulted in a majority of Conserva

The so-called

tives being returned. Municipal Reforraces number 07 and the Progressives 51. the former gaining seven seats. The election excited little interest. AN HISTORIC ANNIVERSARY.

LONDON, March 7th

The Lord Mayor and Sheriffa of London to-day present Queen Alexandra with an

Address on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of her arrival in England. The ceremony is to be private, by the Queen Mother's personal desire..

The Lord Mayor of Liverpool announced that 200 towns had already agreed to give a floral fete un the 25th June in honour of Queen Alexandra, the proceeds of the

the fact that the mass of the people bavo ment at the present jummetura in the what of the night," their voices blending nium Bill, and decided to discuss the Bill sale of roses to be devoted to charities.

mora

had no political interests, and are practi-history of the new Republic would be cala cally in the same condition even after the mitous. It counts for a great deal that Republic has been established for he enjoys the confidence of the Army and than a year, it is only to be expected that the respect of foreign nations, and there the people should be largely influenced by can be no doubt that his withdrawal from the pedagogues to whom they are indebted the Presidency would weaken China in the for whatever political knowledge they pos- oyes of the world and further delay the seas. The political ideas of Europe, tinged recognition of the Republic which is so as they are with monarchism, and the ardently desired. Therefore, it is to be political ideas of America, which are hoped, no matter how many political parties characterised with greater freedom of are created and with the greater liberty of thought and ingenuity of expression, are thought there are bound to be several that alike reflected in China to-day in the the unsound policy of swrapping horses political parties which have been born there crossing the stream" will not be attempted

francs.

harmoni asty Mrs. Goldsmith well de- for the extraordinary credits of 500,000,000 served the enthusiastic applause she received for her song My Dear Soul (Sanderson), and Miss White sweetly rang Butterflies," and was accorded an un deniable encore. A masterful exposition of Mendelssohn's "Caprice Brilliant" was given by Mr. Denman Fuller, the accompaniment being provided by Win Band.

CANADIAN NAVAL BILL

LONDON, March 7th. The Canadian House of Commons is The still discussing the Naval Bill. The second half of the programme was monopolised by the Christy, Minstrel Opposition is talking uninterruptedly Tape, which was composed of members against time. Meanwhile it is intimated of the T-M.C.A. They undoubtedly scored the success of a markedly successful that the Government will allow the

The music was tuneful and evening. swinging, and the patter was of that present tactics till the end of the week, causes roars of laughter. absurdly funny description which always when they may resort to the closure.

SYDNEY GAS" STRIKE.

LONDON, March 7th. Reuter's Sydney correspondent tele- graphs that the Premier has invited the gas musters and men to a conference to arrange an amicable agreement.

THE BURNING STEAMER.

Loxbox, March 7th. The fire on the steamer Turaking, which was reported from Rio de Janeiro yester day, has been extinguished by flooding

The case against the last two men rested

entirely upon identification.

Evidence was called, and the jury "ound the first and third men guilty, and his Lordship sentenced them to five years imprisonment and ten strokes with the

cat

The second man was acquitted on the present charge but for returning from banishment he was sentenced to one year's hard labour.

LOCAL PO T.

CRICKET.

C.C... KOWLOON C.Ge

This league fixture will be played to day on the CC.C. ground at 2 p.m. The following will play for the C.C.C. :—H.. H. Tayler, L.A. Rose. W. H. Vivensh G. A. Hancock, Dr. F. H Kew, J. V. Braga, E. L. Bragu, R. A. Carvalho, P. Pestonji, J.J. D. Noria, and B. Basa.

1.K.O.CA" ", POLICE,"

The following will represent H.K.C.C. A The a match to be played on the Police Ground to-day-T. E. Pearce, C. C. Clarke, D. E. Donnelly, Lt. Batson, D.CL.L. W E, Warburton, L. Wace, RN, A. N. Other, A. H. Crew, A. H. Gillingham, and C. Buckingham, W. C. D. Turner

RUGBY FOOTBALL. The Bugly match Club Army set down for to-day abandoned, the latter having scratched

The accounts of the Philippine Carnival | Association show that the total receipts of the 1913 Carnival amounted to P 154.087, and after meeting ell expenses a balance of P 11.568 remaira.