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TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS.

{"DAILY PRES9" EXCLUSIVE SERVICE.] MASSACRE OF JAPANESE

AT NANKING.

Toxxo, September 5th ht charge

Military Hos pital at Kowloon, hand been in

This morning the Prime Minister indifferent health for sume tine-past, but left the capital for Nikko to report continued to perform his duties down to to the Emperor the Boys of the a week ago. He had been nearly

in

the

twenty years in the Army and was massacre of Japanese subjects at promoted to the rank of Major in 1905. He was due to leave Hongkong for Eng

Nanking. land by the troopship in November and was looking forward to the voyage the more eagerly on account of his health His death at the age of 42 was due to acute nephritis.

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Later reports slow a larger number of Japanese killed than hind been previously reported.

REBEL LEADERS · AT DAIREN

TOKYO, September 5th. The Chinese rebel leaders are making Dairen a meeting place,

MIROVET REITER'S AGENCY. |

OPIUM CONCESSION BY

MONGOLIA,

· [mniquan,"RECTOR'S AÓRNCK(]

EX-KING MANOEL'S WEDDING.

A NOTABLE GATHERING OF ROYALTIES.

LONDON, September 5th, Ex-King Manoel was married yester-

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY. } THE MARCONI SHARE TRANSACTIONS.

CITANCELLOR VIOLENTLY ATTACKS FORD WOLMER,

LONDON, Soptember 5th. In a letter to the Press in regard to

day to Princess. Augusta. Victoria of Hohenzollern at Sigmaringen in the presence of Queen Amelie (of Portugal), the controversy hetween Lord Wolmer members of German Royal families, the and himself on the question of his trans- Prince of Wales, and the Duchess of actions in Maromi shares, Mr. Lloyd Aosta.

Altogether thera were eighty George slashingly attacks Lord Wolmer, members of Royal families. at the and declares that the latter's statements wedding.

regarding the transaction are calculated

After the civil ceremony at the Castle Fios, He maintains that some of the

there was. service at the Church, Ministers of the last Unionist Admini-

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Cardinal Neto, ex-Patriarch of Lisbon,stration were directly concerned in Gring officiating.

having Government contracts. Lord The father of the bride, in a speech at Wolmer bis family ive been the banquet, ceminded his daughter of peculiarly offensive in this business," the a.wife's duties to her husband Chancellor continues. "if he wants to referred to the repeated unions during take a high line regarding Ministerial the last half-century between the ancient investments, let him and his follow Cecile Houses of Portugal and Hohenzollera os begin by giving lessons at Home! being rivi in blessing.

BULGARIAN AND TURBISH

JLLNESS OF THE POLE

while regalling a notable article which Count OKUMA contributed a few months ago to a Japanese journal on the outlook in China. Count Ovna, as is well-known, is one of the foremost statesmen of Japan, MERCHANTS and one whose views carry great weight in the counsels of the nation. "It is not likely,” he wrote, **that any of the Powers will entertain selfish designs on Chiria. If, however, some of them contrive to mouopp. lise interest in China by secaling from the

Major Fleury was very popular in the concert of the Powers, that movement may Army and had a large circle of civilian be a signal for a general serable among friends in Hongkong, to whom the news them. . Fortunately there is in exis- of his death came as a great shock, tepce the Anglo-Japanese Alliance, which, The funeral took place with full being primarily opposed to any such military huncurs 21.1 eventuality, will be effective in proventing last evening. The coffin was conveyed by Happy Valley

un decurrence of this unfuse." Japan in launeli to Observation Pion, and a pro, i fact is diably pledged not to take any such cession was formed in Tin Lok Lane It: action as that recommended by Professor was headed by a large contingent of the Tamioze, and the Progressive lender, Mr.reversed, and the Band of the Regiment, Battalion CL, with arros QISH1. No one can need to be reminded which played the Dead - Mazel ́at the that since the German. occupation of approach to the Cemetery. The coffin was

ST. PETERSBURG, September stb. Kanchau, to which Professor Toniozu meinted no a gun carriage drawn by Oficial telegrams from Urga received points as a precedent for the course he soldiers of the Indian Regiments, and was

here state that the Mongolian Minister advocates, there have been many murders, covered with numerons" "wreaths, under-**

the Interior, noting on and eyim wholesale massacres, in China in neath which was the Union Jack, A which people of any rationalities have aber of men of the I.A.M.C. followed, authority, has granted a concession for fest their lives, notably in the Boxer rising, carrying, fors! tributes of respect from five years for the importation of opiuma These atrocities afforded every excuse for sorrowing friends. A detachment Mongolia in return for an annual territorial aggression on the part of the

bluejackets ลอง! Marines payment of 1,000,000 roubles. The con- heong Powers as the most effectual means commissioned officers. A large number of cessionaire, who to a Frenchman, is stated of exneting, reparation, but the Power British Naval and Military officers to represent an English syndicate. It is wisely agreed to exact reparation in followed, including Captain Connally pointed out that Mongolian laws impose form calculated to ratiese them of the representing II.E. the Officer Adminis the psalty of death on users of apium,practically the enuminous Responsibilities which au interfering the Government), H. E. Majbut the Minister explains that the imports bequeathed to relatives and sorvants.

fiomi syramble for iratory in China Camerol Kelly, C.B., Colonel St. John, Per Box of 50 $3.75 would inevitably catuil. Processor Tamiz R.B., Livut.-Cot Gordon Hall, R.A.M.Care not intended for the Mongols. This

might very reasonably argue that it is now Colonel Walton, and Colonel Younan, means presumably that the opium will bé.

LALS The pallbearers were Major for Chinese Mongolia.. abundantly demonstrated that there are Limits to the Chinese Government's ability.4.A., Major. J. A. Stewart, A.0.D., MeMuon, R.A.M.C., Major Pritchard, to make reparation for outrages in terms of Major Craster, K.E., Major Sambourne- silver, bu, however that may be, it is equally Palmer, 8th Rapputs, Major Bowen, patent that Japan carnot now embark on A.P.D. The service at the graveside, which Jerritorial aggression in China with auy was most impressive, was conducted by the prospect of it being countenanced by the Revs. Foster Pegg (Army Chaplain) and European Powers, whose interests-political, commercial and financial-would be so

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HONGKONG, SEPTREE 6TH, 1913.

We do not for a unent appose that the Japanese Government is likely to be con- verted to the Jingosm which our Tokyo correspondent in a telegram we published yesterday tells us is being advocated by certain leaders of Japanese public opinion.

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THE DUBLIN STRIKE.

LORD MAYOR APPEALS FOR A CONCILIATION

BOARD.

LONDON, September 5th The Trade Union delegates, the Lord A. C. Morton (Naval Chaplain). The Mayor and other authorities are confer- cufin bore the inscription: "Charles ring with a view to a settlement of the gravely monaced. If there has been a Marlay Fleury, Major, R.A. M.C. Died

etrikė. massacre of Japanese at Nanking, Japan September 5th, 1913, aged 42 years.

The Lord Mayor has publicly will have to soak redress in a manner which From the Cross to the Crown." A appealed to the masters and men to elect will not jeopardiso existing European in. firing party of the D.C.L.I. fired a

a Conciliation Board, and says that a terests in China, orignore the solemn pledges

volley over the grave.

short trace will save Dublin from the she has given in the Treaty of Alliance

horrors of a terrible war. with Great Britain and in the Diplomatic. Notes exchanged with other Powers.

H.M.S. Tamer was towed out of the naval deck at 1 o'clock yesterday to her

usual moorings.

Pastor von Probst is holding a German Service at Kowloon to-morrow, at 9an, in the Station Hotel; Nathan Rood.

Major H. G. F. S. Gregson, flon. Major, J. Grule; Asst. Commissary of Orduance, and Hon. Lieut. A. Donnelly, all of the Army. Ordnance. Department, have been transferred to Hongkong in relief of Major J. A. Stewart, Major E J. Hunter and Major A J. Brown respectively.

TYPHOON SIGNALS,

In response to the Dublin Corporation's

demand for an enquiry into the conduct of the police during the riots, the Under

A correspondent, recalling some com- ments which recently appeared in the hily Press regarding the hoisting of typhoon signals, informs us that there is Secretary for Ireland intimates that the no sign of improvement as yet, for Lord-Lieutenant considers it impossible to whilst a red cone indicating a typhoon institute an enquiry until order has been

over 300 miles to the South of the Colony

was at 7 o'clock on Thursday morning fully restored, and pending the issue of boisted at the Mount Gough Police legal procedings, but promises a scaret- Station, a red deam was on the Tonering investigation at this earliest possible which indicated the typhoon to be to the moment. East of the Colony. This is certainly a serious inatter, our correspondent re- marks, which ought to commend itself to the immediate attention of the authorities

concerned.

Roan, September 5th. His Holiness the Pope is suffering from a cold, which is accompanied with hoarse-

NESS.

The doctors have ordered him

insists

upon

complete rest, but he receiving pilgrims. THE LATE DUKE OF SUTHERLAND, OVER A MILLION REQURATIED TO RELATIVES.

Loxnos, September 5th.

NEGOTIATIONS.

A ODONCILIATOLY SPIRIT,

CONSTANTINOPLE, September ath.

11. is understood that the British, Aus trian, and Russian Embassies have received instructions to diplomatically support e Bulgarian delegates in the

gotiations with Turkey, which

will Commænée- to-morrow (Saturday). Opti- ism prevails as to, the outerme of the The Duke of Sutherland left E1,220,905, † negotiations, as both sides are apparently whole of which wis animated with a most conciliatory spirit, Moreover, the way is cleared by semi- ALLEGED NEW YORK, JEWELLERY | official negotiations at which it is beliem.d

TRUST.

an natement was reached.

ATTORNEY-GENERAL INSTITUTES A RUIT FOR

DISSOLUTION.

For & frontier starting at Enos, follow- ing the Maritin to a point south of NRW YouK, optember 5th.

Adrianople, whence it will pass west of The Attorney-Gineral as instituted a

the river, giving Adrianople sufficient suit for the dissolution of an alleged ground for defensive purposes, Turkey jewellery combination, composed of asan.makes important concessions on the fron facturers and wholesale dealers, involving tier between Adrianople and the Black several hundreds of firms and individuals. Sea, while Bulgaria allows Turkey to

AUSTRALIAN POLITICS.

EQUAL VOTE ON CENSULE MOTION,

MELBOURNE, September 5th. The House of Representatives, voting

fortify the frontier.

THE ENGLISH RAILWAY DISASTER.

THEIR MAJESTIES' SYMPATHETIC INTEREST.

LONDON, September 5th. Their Majesties the King and Queen

a motion of insure, were equal-32-32- The motion was rejected by the casting vote of the Speaker. Five members on have telegraphed that they are distressed each side were absent entertaining the at the terrible accident at Aisgill, and heartily sympathise with the injured and the relatives of de dend. They are being kept informed of the condition of the" Injured

British Parliamentarians.

DISCOVERY OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR PETROL

LONDON, September 5th. The Committee appointed by the Royal

DERBY WINNER FOR REESIA.

Automobile Club and ther similar

LONDON, September 5th. organisations to find a substitute for Ahoyeur, the winner of the 1913 Derby, petrol has discovered a process whereby has been purchased for Bussin. The it is claimed to be possible to produce price has not transpired. Aboyeur jains: 40,000,000 gallons

motor spirit Minoru, who won the Derby for King Bilward in 1902, at Galten More Stad,

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Estimates of those out of work in Dublin range from 3,000 to 20,000,

The

File Miniers Executive has

passed a resolution condemning the A previous correspondent, it may be Government's action at Dublin and The recent orders by the Tibeten Clov.remembered, entled attention to the neglect demanding a special Session of Parlin-annually from a by-product of coal with ernment forbidding the importation of tu hoist the signals at the Mount Cugh ment take by the Tibetans having pored Police Station.. Now that they are being Tibetan Covernment are now threatening iniretual in slopping the trade, the

buying tobacco from Indian or Nepali Jarový, punishment to any Tibetan found

traders.

The typlus in its progress towards

signals should be given correctly. hoisted, it is obviensly important that the

TONIGHT'S VARIETY

ENTERTAINMENT..

A Concert and Variety Entertainment

INDUSTRIAL UNREST IN

ENGLAND.

FERMINATION OF RAILWAY CONCILIATION BOARDS VIGED,

LONDON, September 5th, The labour unrest is increasing daily,

out depleting the country's mineral resources. It is expected that the price of the spirit will be 1s. 2d. per gallon, instead of 16. d. the price of petrol..

THE MANCHESTER FIRE.

near Kharkoff.

ALLEGED LOOTED SILVER FROM THE CANTON MINT. Before Mr. F. A. Hazoland at tiro Magistracy yesterday, two mon were charged with feloniously having in their silver coins and one piece of silver, of possession 433 pieces of partly-made

the total value of $150, knowing the samu. to have been stolen or unlawfully obtained. It is alleged that the coins were looted from the Canton Mint during the recuub trouble. Bergt Adlington, It is reported that two of the pearls, 179, Firet Strees, and found the coins, assisted by other constables, raided No. valued at £12,000, belonging to the famous some of which had been rusted, down in

Los Dos, September 5th. The dange enused by the fire at the bonded stores in Manchester is now The chief railway centres are urging the estimated at £100,000. Executive of the National Union of Railwaymen to terminate the Concilia

It is singular, by the way, that nothing / Swidow cune practicaly-to a halt yester will be given in the Theatre this-evening and minor local troubles are frequent. has been heard from any other than ay between the Pratis and the Pesca in aid of the Building Fund of the dores. The previous day it had bounDineesan Girls' School, at 9.15 p.m. The Japanese sources, so far, regarding the alleg. ed kaassacre of Jupones at Nunking by travelling at the rate of about fifteen first part of the programme will consist Chinese Gov-rument troops, and until tales an hour. The deercuto yesterday of a concert in which the vocalists will tion Boards.

in its rate of motion made its course be Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. Hogg and Mr. C. uncertain.

over

THREATENED SLIKE OF LAKERS. At a mass meeting at Hammersmith,

THE NECKLACE THEFT.

Losnos, Septenber sth.

floor of the premises. Mr. F. F. L Bowley (of Messrs. Donnys & Bowley) prosecuted, and the case was remauded for a west

details are to land the subject is one which cannot be usefully discussed. The reference

P. Hay, whilst the instrumentalists will can hardly be to Japanese who have ban

The Bishor of Victoria will be the Hoskyn,, Miss Orr, and Mr. Denman Peinters, Electricians', Bakers Rail- necklace which was stolen, it is supposed a small silversmith's shop on the ground

be Mrs. Aubrey, Mrs. Murray Scott. Miss addressed by representatives of the actively usaisting the rebels in their warfare, | preacher', ut

St. John's Cathedral Fuller, who will play Piano Concerto waymen s because that would at once afford the marrow (Sunday). at 11 11. XI. explantion of the alleged" umassacre," and Thursday he distributed some excuse therefor; and if, on the other certificates for efficiency in shorthand to hand, the Japanese killed were hou-com also gives an address to the boys on three the Diocesan Boys' Echout. The Bishop batants it is not improbable that the exeusescontials of a good character, straightfor- will be forthcoming that they were mistaken for Chinese. Since the outbreak of hostili-

wardness, thoroughness and purity:

ties much seems to have been made of the **MATSURA-MARU" REFLOATED. fact that it is extremely diflicult to tell at a glauce a Japanese from a Chinese when both are in foreign uniforms or foreign dress. Whatever the circunstanems may be,

ENGLISH COUNTY CRICKET CHAMPIONSHIP.

LONDON, September 5th. In the County Cricket Championship

A SCHOOL OF AERONAUTICS FOR

INDIA

On

Waiters', and Musicians in the post between Paris and London, in conjunction with the Orchestra of the Unions, speakers urged & publie boycott have been recovered. forty D.O.L.I.

The Orchestra will in addition of employers unless they employed Union

of a Variety Entertainment and will factories continued their present attitude second part of the programme will consist Union threatened that if the bread play Rossini's Tancredi Overture. The labour. The delegate of the Bakers'

include a number of novel, and entertain the operatives, would strike and would ing items, amongst which may paralyse the whole of London's bread Kent headed the table with a percentage State has accepted the scheme for the mention the Eccentric Dance of supply. Tumbloovah and Bodkin, the. Living

of B148, Yorkshire came second with establishraent of a school of aeronautics The strike of the painters is beginning 70.37, and Surrey third with 63.30. Marionnettes of Mr. P. J. West, to have an effect on the Hospitals, Some The Taikoo Dockyard salvage tug, with Seaside Serenade by Mr. High Tide and of the wards have been closed for repairs, the Marsura-mart in tow, was sighted his eight beautiful Pebbles on the Beach, and cannot be re-opened from Gap, Book between 5 and 6 o'clock the Negro Courtship of Sambo and Mairie supported by their Neighbours,

TOWED TO HONGKONG.

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OBITUARY.

LONDON, September 5th,

It is understove that the Secretary of

in India and details of its organisation will be settled without delay. The school will be established at Sitapur and build- ing operations will be taken in band. There are at present four officers of the Trouble has arisen among the employees The death is announced of Major-Gen Indian Arany who are undergoing special training at home in aviation and they Miss Pansy Blew and the Out of Sights from derby to replace 40 cleaners who King George since 1910.

number of men were imported to-day RA, who has been Gentleman Usher to the autumn to take up their duties at The Maisura-maru was wrecked on the and Senora Cazadora and her Bandora.

Bitapur. It is: understood that Captain Paracels about a fortnight ago while on The Entertainment is organized by Mrs.

have gone on strike on account of the [The late Sir John Slade served in commandant of the school, and Captains S. D. Massy, 29th Punjabis, will be the

there can be little likelihool of the Japanese last wight, and they were expected to the Butterfly Dance of Mdlle. Chrysalis of the Midland Railway at Carlisle. Aeral Sir John Ramsay Slade, K. C.B., will return to India at the beginning of

Government taking the action suggested to the nation by Professor TomiZu. No

doubt his aggressive attitude will appeal to

reach the Taikoo Duck's about 10 o'clock..

a very large section of the Japanese public, her maiden voyage to the East, and we Montagu Harston and Air, Denman dismissal of a comrade, and they were Afghanistan, was present at the Siege of Hore, Reilly and Newall will be ap--- as it did at the time when he, with six other Professors of the Imperial University, that a steamer wrecked on the Paracols Committee of the Diocesan Girls School durer and Brenian refused to convey them Sir Thomas Baker in the Transvaal cam- for 2.83 lakhs is made for the school, and sought to organise a national protest has been refloated,

During the interval refreshments will be

paiga. He commanded the British troops in the amount though small will be sufficient Egypt from 1903-5.}

for the opening of the school.

scrved.

to the engine sheds.