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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, 1913.

We draw the attention of prospective TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS.

were worth worlong A little surface coal. is worked and some reaches Focchow, but students to the announcement in our the cost of transit is prohibitive--$5 perton.advertisempont columns of the re-opening It is mentioned that in 1902 aChiao-French of the evening classes of the Technical: combination obtained a concession from the Institute on Monday.

nstitute on Moor AT THE WELCOME DINNER | provincial Government to carry on mixing oporations in three prefectures, but the achome fell through before the Company was fluated, when it was found that the Government not only wanted two-sixths of the profits, as specified in the concession

down in the Chiness Mining Regulations, leaving only GL-sixth for the prospective, sburchinidera! This is a very striking

MEDICAL

Tho Indo-China steamer Tucking was.

bore Wuhu Jast week. She is staled to damaged in a collision some distance

have run into a Japanese steamer named Tachany-maru in a thick fog. The Japanese steamer had to be docked for

side, both forward and aft

CONGRESS agreement, but also thrae sixths, as laid repairs to her plating on the starboard

hokt in London on the 6th ultime, at the RITZ HOTEL,

[FROM THE CHUNG NOOI BAN. PO."]

THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

RECOGNITION BY THE POWERS.

PERING, October 2nd, Yuan Shil-kai tenders his resignation as Provisional President of the Chinese Republic on the 4th

[THROUGH. REUTER'S AGENCY.]

DISASTROUS FLOODS IN EUROPE.

À TERRIFIC EXPLOSION CAUSED BY THE

FLOOD IN SPAIN.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY,

THE HOME RULE CONTROVERSY.

LONDON, October Sud. Sir Edward Carson, speaking at Dun- gannon, said that no conference was

LONDON, October 2nd. Disastrous floods have occurred in possible unless it was based upon a prin- Spain. The railways have been washed ciple consonant with the Ulster convenant out and crops ruined. At Cerbere the If this was not conceded, the Unionista food soaked a number of barrels of must rely on their own right arms, and calcium carbide at an ironmongers thus if disaster followed it would rend the

wux terrific explosion, and three Overseas into two parties, who would be the members of the National passers-by were killed, two houses blown fighting fratricidally at a moment when

will Assembly

proceed to the up, and five families buried. No fewer they should be showing a united front to election of President in accordance

than 14 Borsons were killed and all nations. with the Constitution.

injured.

CHAMPAGNE illustration of the way in which the Chinese President has stopped the maintenance instant, and on the following day generating acetylene. As a result thero United Kingdom and the Dominions

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authorities have always obstructed the devolopnout of the mineral resources and retarded the economic development of the country, Mr. Paru, the Cominassiouer at Amoy, mentions that during 1906 and 1907 a Chinese: ayndicate was formed to exploit the iron and coal deposits in a A survey was

district in South Fukies,

A Chinese telegram states that the Vice- fees of the upch students in Japan who participated in a banquet given in honour of Sun Yat Sen and Hang sing. Another telegram says that e President has ordered the publication throughout the country of an indictment embodying the charges against these two leaders in connection with the rebellion.

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who is old and worn out by the abuse said to have discovered a mountain, one mile of opium, is contemplated. The question long and three-fourths of a mile vide, cuais agitating the Cambodians, who wish |- posed of a solid mass of magnetite iron ore. the crown to revert to a son of the ex- The project, which, if successfully achieved, | King Norodom. The French Ministry for remarks the Commissioner, might have the Colonies has received no information turned this. barren and sterile Province into confirming this report, and a correspon. the centre of a flourishing mining industry, dent of the Tempe says it emanates from a nephew of the King who has designs on was unfortunately abandoned, through jack

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A European seafaring mon named Richard Badhain engaged a ricsha to take him from Ice House Street to the Hongkong Hotel.

He fell asleep in the writes: Thus it wil we seen time I YUS”). vehicle, and the coolie apparently took "uniform, ami continuous cond-feld and its him round into Des Vaux Road and on to the Wing Lot Street, where he dropped orrelative, iron, and other minerals cover

the shafts, and with the aid of another early all the southern districts of Fukien, The dift.

mau commenced to rifle his faro's pockets, extending to Kiaugsi

When culties of transportation aloue must con-taking 830 and some parchment.

the somnolent one awoke, he found the tinue to prove unsurmountable barriers to richa coolie under arrest in charge of the exploitation of this vast mineral wealth

District Watchman No. 3. The other until such time as railway communication Iman who assisted the coolic got clar will open up these districts with the

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HONGKONG OCTOBER 3RD, 1913.

ever, would probably soon be provided if the Government were to make its mining haws more liberal and more encouraging to | foreign capital. It is clear enough that. untul this is done there is little prospect of China reaping the advantage Limit the night from her possession of her great

mueral wealth.

Majer MacG. Greer, Army Ordnance Department, was to leave Belfast and cabark der Lengkong about the 27th ult.

A middle-aged Chinese has been sent to hospital suffering from the effects of an overdose of opium, supposed to have been self-administered.

Mr. Clouenta was expected to arrive in. British Guiana on October 9th to take up his appoiativert 8& Government Secretary, in succession to Sir Charles Cox, K.U.M.G..

J. R. Wood sentenced the coolie to three

LONDON SHARE QUOTATIONS.

Messra. Vernon & Smyth advise us of the receipt 喽 the following cable quotations from their London agents yesterday morning:-- Shell Transporta "hearors" 108/3 middle.

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They are also in receipt of a wire from thoir Shanghai agents informing them that the Langkat output for September is given at 6,612 tons, an increase on the August returns of 424 tons.

On the 8th instant the Vice- President will be elected, and on the 10th the newly elected President and Vice-President will office.

assume

On the latter day fourteen Powers will recognise the Republic.

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.].

JAPAN AND CHINA

BASELESS HOURS AS TO JAPANESE ACTION.

LONDON, October: 2nd. With reference to rumours of Japanese activity on the Yangteze and of Japan's intention to take action which is cal culated to lead to the dismemberment of Uhina, Reuter has received an authorita tivo assurance that Japan has no inten- tion whatover of embarking on ДПУ course which is likely to lead to much undesirable consequences.

Unprecedented floods have also desconded upon Constantinople, where houses,

gardens, and bridges were destroyed and a workmen in a power

station drowned.

AMERICA'S NEW TARIFFS.

AUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS,

WASHINGTON, October 2ud. The House of Representatives has ratified the Tariff Bill, 264 vating in its favour.

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AFFAIRS IN THE BALKANS.

LONDON, Detoher and. A message from Belgrade states that the Servian

army has re-entered Dibra Ochrida

The reports that Bulgaria is mobilising. though unconfirmed, are disquieting commercial circles, and the outbreak of a third war is fonred.

Greece has ordered the evacuation of Dedeagatch in views of the signature of the Turco-Bulgarian Treaty, but is taking defensive measures owing to alleged Turkish equivocations.

Seven classes of naval reservists have been called out,

LIBERALS AND LAND. REFORM.

Mr.

Mr. Underwood, in the course of a speech, said the average ad valorem duties imposed by the Bill amounted to 20 per cent, compared with over 40 per cent. by the present Payne law, and 39 per

LONDON, October 2nd. cent. under the Welson law, passed by the

Alexander Ure, speaking ab Inst Democratie Congress. Twenty years Birmingham, said the Liberals would- ago, Mr. Payne declared that American fight the next election ou the land commerce and industry would be deve question. The reform would be based on hut would suffer a disastrous sot-back loped greatly under the Republican tariff, the Scottish Land Act.

under Democratic law.

Reports of an increase in the Japanese forces at Hankow, of the landing of THE RADICAL LAND CAMPAIGN. large number of troops at Nanking, and of the despatch of an ultimatum are entirely baseless.

LONDON, October 2nd.

THE TURF.

JOCKEY. CLUB STAKES.

LONDON, October Zud.

The probable starters and jockeys for

The Tones confirms the report that the the Jockey. Club stakes are Tracery 10-7. Only 200 marines will land at Nanking theme of the Ministerial conversations at bam 8-13 (Jones); Harry of Hereford coming land campaign was the chief (Whalley); Aleppo 9-5 (Maher); Birling-

to patrol the Japanese settlement, and the Japanese warships at Nanking will be withdrawn as soon as order is restored. Japan has had troops at Nanking for patrolling the Japanese settlement for Government's attitude is entirely

Arran, and adds:-No communications 7-13 (F. Rickaby). of any kind have passed between the Government and the Opposition leaders on the subject of Home Rule. The

many years, and any fresh troops are merely sent to replace those who are returning home,

According to the latest information, the Nanking affair may be regarded as settled, as China has promised to fulfil all Japan's demands, including CORRECTING A WAYWARD CHILD. removal of General Chang Hsu.

MAGISTRATE ADVOCATES THE USE OF A

BLIPPEN..

At the Magistracy yesterday a Chinese woman was charged before Mr. F. A. Hazeland by Sorgt. Fitt with ill-treating

the

expectant.

SUFFRAGETTE LEADERS

ARRESTED.

LONDON, October 2nd. Whilst number of

prominent Suffragettes were considering plans for an autumn campaign ut Kingsway the Japan's policy in China is entirely in polies raided the house in which they had agreement with the obligations of the congregated, and re-arrested several Anglo-Japanese Alliance, and Japan dogs leaders of the taovement after a fierce not intend to take any action which is struggle. likely to lead to differences between the British and Japanese Governments, as The child stated that the defendant had

she is as sincerely desirous of maintain- besten her with a rattan cane for the last ten days. Her mother told her hating the integrity of China as her, ally. the beatings were for being dirty and for JAPAN AND THE UNITED STATES. refusing to cleanse herself. Her hands had been tied behind her back. The two marks on her face were caused by being thrown down on the floor.

Lient-Colonel A. C. Younan, L.M.S., Las assumed medical charge of the Military Hospital, Kowloon, until furher nine year-old daughter, ther orders, vice Major A. McMann, transferred to Victoria.

The Manila Observatory yesterday afternoon reported a cyclone or typhoon in the Pacific Ocean, about halfway between the Mariana Islands and the

In view of the deplorable financial situation | Loochoos," moving N.W. in China it is remarkable that. the Chinese Government should continue to show itself

A man named Al Tai was commissioned on Tuesday by a widow, living at No.

so indifferent to the exploitation of those, Queen's Road East, to change a sum immense undeveloped resources" about of 935 into Singapore money at a money- which the world has heard so much and, changer's shop. The widow is still as rot, seen so very little. This thought awaiting his return. accurs to us in glancing through the volume of Decennial Reports of the Maritime Cus

A conflagration which involved insur toms, which relate to the Southern and

ance companies to the tube of nearly Tls Frontier ports. Mr. MAZE, the Commis- The total loss to the insurance companies, 100,000 occurred recently at Hanyang. sioner at Canton, remarks that given however, it is expected, would be far scientific methods and nose supital there below the above sum, for valuable salvage should be a very attractive future for returns were anticipated. mining operations throughout Kwangtung- which should ultimately prove a great

In regard to the theft of $38,500 in source of wealth,

money, two promissory notes for $10,000 But something Lore even is needed than scientific methods and each, a money order for $300, and a cheque for $3,000, by a loki from a safo more capital: what is wanted is greater his employer's premises at No. 189, official encouragement of such enter-Wing Lok Street, we have been informed prizes by foreign syndicates. My. Maze that the foki has been arrested in Canton, writes of Kwangtung that it is well known A sum of $22,850 has been recovered. that coal, iron, antimony, zine, graphite, The inan had previously returned the quicksilver, pyrites, silver and gold exist all promissory notes to the owner by post, over the Province in considerable quantition,

but up

Two representatives of the Foreign to the present such afforts Office--Mr. J. W. Caston, C.B., and Mr. as have been made to work these metals J Simpson-who have come out to have heen primitive, spasmodic, and China in connection with the question insufficiently supported by funds." I of the Crown leases the Foochow report, written by air. F. W. Settlements, are at prezent in Hongkong, in the British Truss Depuy dimmmyhere they have had conferences with told that there is no lack of mineral leaseholders of the Shameen. The parti wealth in Fukiou, comprising gold, silver,mlar objet in view, we understand, is iron, lead, tin, coal and chalk. A French to induce the present lessees to surender mining expert, after prospecting in the their existing leases and accept others “Province, reported that most of the gold-upon terms which, however, are deemed by felda he had visited were valuable and all the lessres to be not sufficiently attractive.

Sergeant Pitt told the Magistrate that he visited the child's home at No. 9, Lun Fat Street, second floor, and saw the child there. She had bruises on each

side of the face, and cane marks on her orns and legs. There were marks on her wrists as though they had been tied together with string. He was of opinion that the whipping was excessive,

law allowed her to beat her chuld if she His Worship told the woman that the

apparently been, but the beating must were naughty, as this child had

not be excessive.

The defendant said that the child had been very disobedient, She denied that she hit her very hard.

QUESTION OF A NEW COMMERCIAL TREATY.

WASHINGTON, October 2nd. Surprise has been expressed by the State Department at a Press despatch from Tokyo which states that Japan will seek a new commercial treaty with the United States.

WOMEN'S MEDICAL SERVICE IN INDIA.

LONDON, Oetober 2nd.

Sir Charles Lukis, lecturing in London, announced that the Government of India had approved the grant of £10,000 yearly for a women's medical service in Indis.

A FAMOUS INVENTOR'S

DISAPPEARANCE,

LONDON, October 2nd.

CANTON NOTES.

[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT

CANTON, October let. NEWSPAPER EDITOR SHOT

Hong Chang Lok, publisher and editor of the Chan Dan Po newspaper, whe was arrested on the 91st ultimo, has been shot. Governor-General Lang has issued the following notification concerning his execution:-

"Hong Chung Lok, a member of Chan Kwing-ming's desperate faction, has been spreading canards to mislead the public, with intent to carry out treasonable plots. A Presidential Mandate directed that he should he arrested ard punished by martial law, and he was accordingly brought up for trial, when he confessed. liis orime aforementioned. without reluctance. Having taken the rebel side and agitated and misguided the people, he certainly shall not be allowed to escape the consequences of his crine. He shall,. therefore, he shot."

CONCERNING REBEL SUPPORTERS). The herd mistress of the Ladies' Public Normal Schoo! has been dismissed. because, the reports tell us, she compelled the whole of the girl students to give a hearty send-off to the first detachment of the Tuan Attacking Array sent out by Chan Kwing-ming.

Liu

Taz-ching, chief warder of Unofficial information received indi-

At the meeting of the Diesel Company the Nam-hoi and Pub-yu prisons, ia. London, the Chairman dwelt on the alleged to be a supporter of Wu Hon-man cutes that Japan, instead of seeking a

world-wide loss sustained by the death of and Chan Kwing-ming, was arrested substitate of the Knox Treaty of 1911r. Diesel, who, he said, retired to his at the Tutuh's Yamen, a Browning pistol desires an agreement which, in conven-

Japanese to cwn land in any State of the tional terms, will recognise the right of cabin on board the vessel (in which he was travelling en route to the meeting) and had not been seen since.

United States on equal terms with the citizens of any other nation.

The attitude of the State Department

developed to such a proposition remains to be

BRITISH DESTROYERS.

BOLVING AN IDENTIFICATION. DIFFICULTY.

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got some biscuits for the girl at the Inspector McHardy remarked that he

Police Station, end also made up a bed for her. The girl picked up the biscuits and deliberately threw them into his face. His Worship-I think she is a very naughty girl. Perhaps the whipping was

LONDON, October 2nd: excessive, but she deserved a beating.

In view of the difficulty of identifying Addressing the defendant, the Magistrate the age and type of various destroyers, told her that a rattan WES a rather severe instrument, and advised her to use a slipper the next time. The woman was discharged.

A POLICEMAN'S FAITH;

A policeman entered the witnes-box at

the Colombo Police Court.

"What is your religion!" enquired the interpreter.

"The polico religion," was the reply.

these boats will henceforth be divided into alphabetical classes, and will bear the nimes mostly of officers distinguished in action.

BOCIETY WEDDING.

LONDON, October 2nd. Victoria, daughter of Lord Sackville,

was married to Harold, seu of Sir Arthur Nicolson, at Knofe Park yesterday.

AUSTRALIAN NAVAL BOARD.

FLICTION AMONG MEMBERS.

having been found in his possession. It is reported that he has been tried and sentenced by court-martial. Ma

As it is regarded as probable that some rebel leaders may be inducing the pirate hordes now infesting the Fa Yuen, Tsung Fa, Shun Tak and Lok Chüng districts. to join their cause, the Tutuh bas sent MELBOURNE, October 2nd, „bout thirty detectives to those districts to Captain Hughes Onslow, second mem-spy upon their movements, and has her of the Australian Navy Board, has ordered Commander Li Fook Lum to dos- patch two companies of his soldiers there been relieved of duty pending on inquiry to assist the Chai Kwan soldiers in as to friction which has arison between suppression. him and other members.

AUSTRIAN ARCHDUKE TO BE

KING'S GUEST..

LONDON, October 2nd. Much interest is taken in the announce ment of the visit of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to England as the guest of the King at Windsor for a week.

The Vienna Press welcomes the visit as

THE YUED HAN RAILWAY · LOẠN. The Chinesa papera to-day publish a letter from a shareholder in the Yueb- Hag Railway Co., urging all shareholders to protest against the loan of $12,000,000 reported to have besû contracted by Mr. Lee, the Vice-President, through Mr. Yu Yuk Mun, with a "certain Bank” (the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank) at the rate of 7 per cent. per annum-the entire line being assigned as security. Once the loan is consummated," BOYS

being likely to strengthen and improve the correspondent, the line will be Anglo-Austrian relations.

lost."