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TELEGRAMS.

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.}

MEXICO AND THE UNITED STATES.

HUERTA THE IMPERTURBAULE.

NEW YORK, November 11th According to a telegram from Mexico

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH, 1913,

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI-

BANK.

NEW LONDON PREMISES,

For the past two years the interest of not only old China handa hut of London City people has been growing in regard to the progres of the new building for the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank which it was intended to open for business" on 27th October,

It is situated at

luncheon. No speeches, were induls d in, but the entertainment formed, a remarkably pleasant meeting of matty interested in China, Japan, and Ind China and the trade of the Far Last. Notwithstanding that for foreigners China is not what it was in the brave days of old, everyone seemed in the highest spirits, many lingering on till the afternoon was well gone

SUPREME COUNT,

IN APPELLATEURISDICTION.

Before the Full Court, Sir WM REES Davies, K.C. (Chief Justice), and Mr JUSTICE H. H. J. GUMPERTZ (Puisne Judge). ~

QUESTION OF SECURITY,

THE DISSOLUTION OF THE

KUOMINTANG."

inst

THREE HUNDRED MEMBERS. UNSEATED,

The Daily News correspondent sent the following telegram on the 6th Three long Presidential Mandates wore issued last night, They are of a momentous character and deal with

It should be observed that some of the. motives attributed in the Mandates to the. Kuomintang leaders are not correct, while it is obviously anecessary to saddle the whole guilt where possibly only a few are guilty. The authenticity of the incriminaling telegrains is of course not established in a Inw court. He

City received here, President Huerta Gracechurch Street, a few doors from the newspapers of the next morning were to curator, and guardian and administrat- The name of C. T. Wang is specially in future task more difficult, remains to

appears unmoved at the situation.

He

is a conspicuous figure at the cafés, and indulges in relaxation in the company of his military friends. More uneasiness is apparent at the United States Embassy than at President Huerta's Palace, where it is frequently ancoringly suggested that the United States will never intervene.

corner of Cornhill.

The new building is a handsome one, both outside and inside, but especially the latter, white and coloured marbles having been employed with fine effect for

decorative utilitarian and

purposes work for desks, counters and fittings is throughout the interior, while the wood

in keeping with the general design.

beseen.

regarding the dissolution of Parliament and changes in the Ministry. But then should be accepted with reserve,

Some members of the Kuomintang have been missing from their homes since

Foreign, oficiul opinion is reserved un the matter, as it concerns internal affairs But, the dispoution is to approve what- ever steps the President thinks necessary" for the security of the Government,***** Few if any of those who shook hands

The caso was mentioned of Ho Shau President Yuan Shil-kal's position with Mr. Addis were aware that the Yan, by Le Cheng Shi, his next friend, relative Lo Parliament, denounce the whether the means to that end now Kuomintang and order its dissolation.employed will result in strengthening Yuan Shil kai's position, or in making amounce that. His Majesty had been six of the estuto end effects of Ilo Wo mentioned. The police were at his house.

The air is full of rumours pleased to confer on him the honour of Lam, fies Ho Wan Ping, deceased (in all last erghing and his arrest is expected Knighthood, an honour which everyone forma pauperis), and Ho Lan Lam, alias 11shed Just before midnight last night,

The three Mandates, which were pub who knows Sir Charles or has followed No Ngolé Lan. Judgment was made for contain a total of 6,500 characters. All his career will say was never better order for scurity of tests in Chambers the Chinese secretariats to day are busily The and defendant appended against that engaged translating the Mandates deserved.

appreciated by the Bank staff, and on his

Sir Charles honour is very much order.

comprehensive summary which appeared Mr. C. CAlabaster, instructed by Me.in the Peking Daily New this morning. arrival at Lombard Street this morning Euler Harris (of Messrs. Wilkinson PLOTTING AF HEADQUARTERS

The Bret Mandate states that the Chief

exchanged between Lá Dick-chur and H Hsiu-chua and othar Mambers of Parlia ment in Peking The President is greatly these communications, curl attributes the struck with the monstrous, iniquity of recent rebellion, te plotting at the bed quarters of the Kuomintang.

resterday, but there is no information to

show that they have been arrested.

There were no quarums in either House to-day, but an informal meeting with closed doors was held by the Changyiyuan

Americans declare that the waiting the arrangement of the various depart London dailies he was accorded a rousing Mr. M. W. Blade, K.C., and Mr. F. C. dozen codril telegrams whieh ·

Customers will be interested to know that the announceinent appeared in the Grist) was for the defendant, and Court Martial has subrcitted several House of Representatives).

policy cannot long ba maintained.

President Huerta merely reiterates that there will be a new election, at which neither he nor Senor Blanquet will be

candidates.

SHANGHAI AUTUMN RACE MEETING.

SECOND DAY'S RESULTS.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT]

SHANGHAL, November 11th, The weather is favouring the Shanghai autumn races, to-day being again ideal. The course is improving. Following are the results:-

THE NORTHERN CUP-Value Tls. 250.

Second Pony, Tis. 75.

Tis. 50 For China Ponies. quarters of a mile.

Mr. Henry Morriss' Castleñeld

Three-

Below

reception.

The members of the staff Jenkin, instructed by Mr. Haywood (of ranged up at their desks, and when the Messrs. Leo D'Almada e Castro), support new knight appeared he was greeted with ed the application. ringing cheers. This unexpected and Mr. Alabaster explained that the heaty reception noaplussed him for a 21 October judgment was given against moment, but grasping the situation ho the plaintiff that case, and he now doffed. his silk hat and bowed his way appealed against that decision. He then in real knightly fashion along the central use all the way from the done to his proceeded to quote law on the matter

a lengthy legal argument followed, managerial room.

Judgment was reserved,

KNIGHTHOOD. FÖR MB. C. S. ADDIS

LUKONG CHARGED WITH -MANSLAUGHTER.

SEQUEL TO A GAMBLING RAID.

and

At the Magistracy yesterday, before M. J. R. Wood, a Chinese constable, by

manslaughter of Li Sam, during a nume Lau Cheung, was charged with the

gambling raid on the Prays East.

At the inquest on the deceased evidence

were-

PRESIDENTIAL AUDIENCES. This morning's Official Gazette contaios the rules, to observed by persons They are worded in the Imperial manner granted an audience by the President, and provide the positions to be taken at various points of the compass, bowings at set moments and so forth. They are He attributes to the Kuomintang the doubtless intended to cover the forth- after the outbreak of the rebellion and to plenipotentiaries, and it will be interest. intention to invite foreign intervention coming first visits of the foreign secure the separation of north and south,ng to see how far they prove acceptable. The President, being entrusted with the by the Diplomatic Body. grave Task of preserving peace, cannot adopt a passive attitude and allow, evil. doors to continue having their own way He therefore orders the headquarters of the Kuomintang to be closed (the police last evening searched the Kuomintang quarters and secured papers. They sealed the premises. Rumour states that bombs were found, but this is not confirmed), while the Tutubs and police authorities

HELD AS NEDELS. of the provinces are ordered to close the branches within seven days.

Yesterday the Honss Controller of the Imperial Household, Yuan Hsu, was Manchus, who declared themselves with besieged by a crowd of several thousand out money, clothes or food, owing to the Government not having made the pro- mised provision for them.

INTIMATIONS.

THE COMING

WHISKY

OF THE FAR EAST.

ments that obtained in the old Lombard Street establishment has been followed in the new one, Entering from Gruce church Street, one finds the counter for pass-books and current accounts on the left-hand side, with the paying cashier next, then the receiving cashier, fixed] deposit department and others, until the securities department and sub-manager's room are reached. On the opposite side. are the outward and inward bills departments, loans, ete. "Here the most noticeable difference is the larger desk accommodation, three rows on either side. behind the counters, an arrangement.

The King has been pleased to confer which will obviate the congestion the honour of Knighthood upon Mr. experienced for se

many years at Charles Stewart Addis, joint manager of Lombard Street. At the end of the the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank.. ground floor facing the principal entrance welcomed in the City, says the The honour conferred upon Mr. Addis are the offices of the joint managers, Sir Times, where since 1905 he has acted as Charles Addis and Mr. H. D. C. Jones. one of the London managers of the Hong

The Kuomintang party throughout the Third Pony, Both rooms are furnished in identies on Charles Stewart Addis was born in was given that the deceased, was struck, issuing printed matter or making speeches

kong and Shar thai Banking Corpora

country shall be dissolved and anybody style-two handsonie rooms in which the 1861, and began his business career in

or holding secret meetings in the nanė managers should be pleased to meet their Leith in 1876. Four years later he joined kicked, and prodded with a trancicon, of the Kuomintang shall be dealt with as (Moller) 1 friends and the Bank's clients.

the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, and the present defendant being identified rebels. Messrs. Winsome and Hasty's The these rooms, a half light of stairs below was appointed manager of the Peking by the witnesses as the man who assaulted The Kuomintang Members of Parlia

Plover

branch spent considerable Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Borneo Chief

(Hill) the level of the ground floor, are the time in the East, and he a cousted as him, and the jury expressed the opinionment whose names were on the list of the

for the correspondence and one of the best muthorities in the City on at the close that the man had been struck, party, after the outbreak & Hukow are JOHN HAIG'S Time: 1.311/5..

telegramos.

economic questions in China. In 1908 he whereapon the present charge was Minister of the Interior, Yang Tu, is departments, shoth again THE CHINA CUP-Pałuc, Tis. 250. Second affording ample space for these import the State Bank of Morocco, and he is a

succeeded Sir Edward Law as Censor of brought to the ordered to give instructions to the election Pony, Tls. 75. Third Fony, Tls. 50. ant and hitherto overcrowded depart director of the British and Chinese Cor Mr. Crew (of Messrs. Hastings & authorities to send fresh candidates to fil! For China Ponies, being bona fide mants. There are two basements, In the poration and the Chiness Central Rail Hastings) appeared for the prosecution, the vacant places, onl Griffius of this meeting. One mile

ways. His name came prominently before and Mr. W. E. L. Shenton (of Messrs nearly 300 members

The effect of the order will be to depose lowermost is one of the strong rooms and the public recently owing to the im- Mr. G. N. Thomson's Paladin

several rooms for the storage

of portant part which he played in the Dracon, Locker, Deacon & Harston) Mr Fritz. Broitung's Liebeslied

documents, besides the boilers and engines difficult and protracted negotiations, defended. (Heard) for heating and lighting the building raising of a big international loan for the Dr. MacFarlane, gave evidence concern successfully completed last spring, for the The Medical Officer at the Mortuary, Messrs. Tong and Speelman's In appearance, this reminds one some-

Kentucky

Vida) D..what of the stokehold of & steamer. Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Selangor Chief

The Standard says: General satisfac- ing his examination of the body of the (Dalgarno) D. H.

There is another strong room in the tion was expressed in banking circles to dead man. There was a braise on the Time: 2.05 4/5,

upper basement and other storage rooms; day at the announcement that the honour top of the head, such as might have been THE SHANGHAI STAKES-Value, The 800. but what will attract the visitors atten- Mr. Charles Stewart Add the sour caused by & fall, bruises on both knees Second Four, Tls 150. Third Pony, tion inost on his first visit to this portion London manager of the Hongkong and in frost, and the left kneecap was Tls. 75. One mile and a half

of the building are the very fine lavatories only as recently as yester the City were bruises. The skull was not fractured, Shanghai Banking Corporation, It was displaced, There were no other visible Mr. Ellia Kadoorie's Fijian Chief

(Burkill) 1

and other offices. Few modern buildings lending fiancial men in the City were Messrs. Winsome and Heaty's I'm Off in London are better equipped. Another able to give personal expression to the and the brain showed no signs of injuży

esesteem in which Mr. Addis teld by (Hill) 2 noticeable feature is the largo mess room, attending the inaugural function of the The heart was flabby and fatty. The Mr. W. Heinemean's Trofi (Stewart) 3 well lighted from the street, and the ac ulcers of the Hongkong Bank in liver, spleen, and kidneys were all THE STORY OF THE PARTY.

Time: 3133/5 latest patented arrangements for dressing Gracechurch-street. For many years the diseased showing chronic veinous THE

CUP, Valuc, Tls.

of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking acting on a tatty heart. and disrobing rooms.

Each member of importance of the London managersluip indigestion. Death was due to shock

TOONIS (Dalgarno) 3

(Burkill) 1

Second Pony, Tis W. Third Pony: Tis, 50. For Griffins. One mile Mr. Hardi's Piennniny (Miele) 1 Mr. Permy's Percussion (Laurence) Mr, E. V. Hobbs Farthing Dunnages

DP (Hayes) 3 Time: 2104/5. THE LLAMA MIAU STAKES-Value, Tls 250 Second Pony, Tls. 75. Third Pony. Tis. 60. For all China Ponies. Two mics:

the staff will have his own lecker, and the arrangements of these lockers have only to be seen to be admired.

At the time of writing, the first floor was still unfurnished, or, at least, con- tained only some furniture convenient for the banquet At Home at which the managers and officers of the Bank. received their numerous

guests.

Mr. Fermy's Perseverance (Laurence) 1 Entrance to the upper floors is obtained Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Mahratta Chief' by a hue flight of stairs or by lifts

(Burkill) 2

connecting with the ground floor and the Mr. W. S. Jackson's Somerset... (Vida) 1

Time: 4.234/5. --

basements. Tus RUBICON. PLATE-Value, Tis. 250. Third Pony, 5. Pony, The 75. The 50. For Griffins. One mile and a quarter. Mr. Muslin's Snowdrop(Lindsay) The B. P. Kongsi's The Ficklo Bird.

(J. K. Brand) Me Dick Turpin's Vahes.. (Dalgarno) 3 Time: 2.45.

Chinese Government.

in Lombard-street, and it is felt that Sir Charles Addis has proved

* Work successor to the distinguished men who have held that position.

over-alle

In reply to Mr. Crew, witness mid he was aware of the allegations of the prosecution, that deceased either met his

at

ELEGITIMATE WORK. The second Mandate denounces the

The President is compelled to dissolve it Kuomintang as a party that used illegiti mate means of inducing people to join it,

becaus by feels that the country could ever he safe while such a party is in existence,

He admonishes the provincial authori ties not to duvar really capable ard upright persons from holding office simply

warn people not to take the opportunity because they were once members of the Kuomintang Magistrates are ordered to to avenge private wrongs upon former members of the Kuomintang

GLENLEVEN.

My Favourito Drink

The third Mandate is the longest issued since the revolution. It traces the transition of the Tungminghui into the Kuomintang and mentions the President's supposition that the latter would no SAMPLES ON APPLICATION, longer partake of the nature of a secret society, but that he has been grievously disappointed.

When ordered to expel rebel members the Kuoriutang only excommunicated a

SOLE AGENTS:

RUTTONJEE

SON,

&

death by being thrown down to the ground or that whilst on the ground he

few leaders, retaining General Niu Yung H. was proddel with a truncheon by a

elien and forty-nine others who actively. Chinese constable, out he saw no bruisested the rebellion, thereby proving their. or marks to bear out the allegations. He desire to ignore the Presidential will, thought that even a slight blow might Hero follows a summary of the above- have caused death in the general condi- mentioned telegrams, relating to measures. tion of the decensco's health. Very slight bution of money among Kuomintarg

for opposing the President, the distri blows might have been indicted by the Members of Parliament the occupation tncheon without producing bruises. A of the southern provinces for the defiance bruise more often showed when

of the Central Government and detailed MAPPIN& WEBB, a hono

plans of rebellion,

LAUNCH AT TAIKOO DOCKYARD.

Yesterday morning the Taikos Dock yard and Engineering Co, launched the steel scrow steamer Medusa, which has been built to the order of Messrs, Alfred Holt & Co. for their Singapore and Deli Mention should be made of the finely trade. The vessel is of the awning deck wainscoted and handsomely furnished type. the principal dimensions being as committee rooms reached by a short flight follows:-Length immediately above the rooms of the joint gift. Gia., tonnage, gross, about 800. of stairs from the main door and situated breadth, 31ft. 8in.; depth to awning deck

2nagers. In the centre is a magnificent

walnut table, and the white marble up amidships, with dining alous. The Accommodation for passengers is fitted fireplace, beautifully carved, is indeed 2 officers' and engineers rooms are situated THE RACING STAKES-Value Tls 250 work of art. In time, it is to be aft in a steel house on the awning deck, might have caused the death of the man. Won and General Huang Haing in en Second Pony, Tls. 75. Third Pony: l'expected, the panels in this room may the crew being berthed forward and the If the deceased had been prodded hardly attempt to destroy the Quintuple Loans, Ths. 60. For Chinn Ponies that have be further decorated with the portraits petty officers aft. The 'tween decks are never been raced previous to 1st

he would have expected to find some January, 1913. One mile and a quarter of the mon, formaer directors and chief arranged for carrying steerage Lassenbruises on his body. Messrs. Winsome and Hasty's The

managers, who were responsible for the gers, and open spaces are fitted up for Evidence was then taking of a similar ......... (Hill) 1 founding of the Bank and bringing it to the carriage of cattle. Electric light will nature to that given at the inquest, and Mr. Duplos The Stag (Morling) 2 its present high pitch of prosperity be fitted throughout. Triple-expansion the case was adjourned. Sir Paul's Sunlight (Burki!) When not engaged in discussing the engines of the builders' own make are

Time: 9.112/5.

Plover

Was next the skin,

In answer to Mr. Shenton, the ductor said that the mere hue and cry raised

might have caused the shock and then when the police raided the premises

death. Any sort of shock, he thought,

The mandate proceeds that members of the Kuoriintang took advantage of their position as legislators to devise means to

Parliament protect rebel assceintes by introducing Bills for the protection of Members of and Wang Cheng ting joined Dr. Sun It states that Chang Chi

bankrupt. their object being to make the country

Kuomintang montbers also refused to ratify the Sino-Russian treaty, all their actions being calculated to everthrow

the Government,

THE PRESIDENT'S OATH. After further relation of the offences of the Kuomintang, the Mandate declares

that persons once belonging to this party

who repent and start their lives afresh.

THE SYCEE STAKES.-Value, Tis 200 Conmitteo may step out upon a white from a large single-ended boiler. The affairs of the Bank, the members of the being installed, steam being supplied Second Pony; The 75. Third Pony, Ts. 50. For Griffins. Three-quarters marble balcony and survey "the busy vessel is expected to develop a speed of SUICIDE OF A PORTUGUESE POET. of a mile,

traffic of the inart” that is being trans 12 knots, Mr. Loander's Minehead.....(Dalgarno) 1 acted on the main floor of the building.

The shove vessel is a sister ship of the

A special telegram to the Excelsior and betake themselves to peaceful pursuits Mr. C. L. Moxwell's Dice Box

steamer Circe, which was built at Taikoo (Paris) on the 17th ult. from Genoa shall not be harmed. It concludes: The general effect produced upon the Dockyard last year for Mesers. Holt for stated that the Portuguese Consul, the President, ewear faithfully to (Hard) visitor to the building for the first time the same trade, The Circe has now been aneral Boutrotted adhere to the policy expressed in my Mr. White Star Nomadie..... (Rowc) 3 Time: 1.33 1/5

is one of sumptuous comfort. There is running for about 18 months and has suicide at midnight by shooting himself inauguration speech. I will instil new at a café. He was well known as a poet life into the Republican Government, so THE SICCAWEI PLATE-Value, Tls. 250. no ostentation; yet no one could leave proved a very successful craft.

that the people and the country shall for ever enjoy poses and prosperity.

Second Pony, Tls in. Thlid Pony, T. 50. For all China Ponies. One mile and a quarter.

the Bank without expressing a feeling that it is a prosperous institution of the highest standing in the banking world,

Mr. Stubbs President (Morling) 1 Convenient for its London customers, it The B. P. Kongsi's The Gay Bird

(J. K. Prand) Messrs. Winsome and Hasty's I'm Off

Time: 2.38.

THE COURT CARDS."

(Bill)

provides a comfortable and commodious place of business for its staff, and for many years, even in this city of fine Inercantile buildings, it will retain pride, of place as one of the most modern and best equipped business houses in London. On 2nd October it was opened The Court Cards and their fooker gave by invitation to shareholders and their second performance at the Theatrs the representatives of city Arms doing. Royal last night, before a fairly large and extremely enthusiastic house. The con pany is quite up to its old standard, and their entertainment is one which should draw crowded houses every night.

business with the Bank, who were Welcomed by the highly esteemed and ever Popular London Joint Manager, Mr., now Sir, Charles Addis, and shown over the building and also entertained to an excep tionally well-prepared and well-served

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HONGKONGS

The three Mandates are signed by the President, the Premier and the Minister of the Interior.

The Prefer is stated to have signed under duress. The effect of the firet Mandate is to unseat about 300 member in both Houses, thereby practically eliminating all opposition to the produc tion of a Conat tution consonant with the wishes of the President. Reserve endi. dates will take the plan of those unseated,

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SOLE AGENTS:

but the probability is that many of these CHS. J. GAUPP

reserve incirbers are of the same political colour.

The remarkable step taken by the President is decidedly unconstitu tional, but the persons affected, far es can at present be judged, do not complain and indeed appear to have regarded something of the kind as Enevitable,

TO AN UNCONSTITU,

PETER

& CO.,

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS,

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