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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22sn, 1913.

Mexico. It is stated that during the TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS. ANNUAL FIRE BRIGADE DISPLAY

revolution no fewer than two hundred citizens of the United States have been killed, and that Americans in Mexico have suffered enormous losses. Consequently, in Texas, in New Mexico, in Arizona, espe-

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to Mexico, the feeling against the Govern ment at Washington, because of its hesita tion to afford protection for its subjecte, "is described as bitter and contemptuous. It is impossible, however, not to recognise that armed intervention is a step which tho United Stater cannot lightly undertake

General CARRANZA, the loader of the Cou stitutionalists, whom the Government at Washington would wish to support as

(T300GH HEUTER'S AGENCY.] SAVING THE FATHERLAND.

PRESIDENT HUERTAS PLEA.

MEXICO CITY, November 21st Napoleon's dictum that "The law is not violated when one saver the Father land" is given prominence in President Huerta's message to Congress. He does not mention anything of international relations, but proceeds to justify his recent dissolution of the Congress, and concludes by reminding Congressmen that

[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

THE POSITION OF RUBBER.

SCHEME FOR A PROTECTIVE COMBINATION.

LONDON, November 21st, The Financial Times says that the Report of the Committee apointed by the Rubber Growers Association to in vestigate the fall in the price of plantation rubber and to report on the possibility of an arrangement to protect the interests of the producers has been issued privately to the Rubber Companies. It includes

He hopes that Mexicans will soon be to a scheme of combination for signature united in the task of national re-con- by consenting Chairmen of Companies. The Committee asks for details of the crop estimate for the year from the 1st, struction.

January, 1916, with the amount sold

Much speculation has been aroused as

to President Wilson's next move, as Mr. O'Shaughnessy, the Charge d'Affaires, has been further instructed to remain at his post.

The

newa concerning the British Squadron has excited the keenest interest, Mexicans considering that Great Britain is their friend.

forward.)

Yesterday afternoon the demonstration and competitions annually held by the Hongkong Fire Brigade took place in front of the City Hall, in the presence of H.E. the Officer Administering Govern- ment. (Hon. Mr. Claud Severs), with whom were Sir James and Lady Dodds Shaw, who are passing through the Colony on their way back to London Captain Connolly (Aide-de-Camp) was in the streets were thronged with onlookers, who took the liveliest interest in the smart movements of the Brigade. tendant of Police (Mr. McIlvaine Accompanied by the Captain Superin,

nied by the Ca Messer) HE Mr. Severn inspected the Brigade, which was drawn up at atten proceeded with

attendance on His Excellency. As usual,

SWATOW.

FAREWELL ADDRESS TO MR. F. G.

JAMIESON

The Chinese British subjects of Swatow presented a farewell address to Mr. E G. Jamieson H.B.M.'s Pro Consul, recently on his leaving by the steamer Fanchow, one of Messrs Butterfield & Swire's coasters, fur Weihaiwe on promotion, Mrs. E. G. Jamieson recom panying hin,

By the courtesy of Mr. J. H. B. Hance,

local agent of Messrs. Butterfield & Swire and by that of Captain J. R. Owen, the upper and boat decks of the ss. Foochats

to enjoy tea and refreshments. The were placed at the disposal of the party bulwarks of the decks and the gangway were draped with flags and the doors of

flowers, while natural flowers and arti The despatch box contest was well and ficial flags inside the saloon and at other deservedly won by Sergt. Murphy, who parts of the two decks referred to com- was the winner of the drill two years ace, pleted the decoration, which altogether and was only very narrowly defested last presented

which Chinese, Fireman No. 16 came out on top stern conveyed Mr. and Mrs. Jamieson

his time was 1min. 4secs. Of the launch adorned by flags from ste most, creditably, and his time (57sees >

to the Poochow The document is in the nature of a pre-approached the record for this drill. The

The party was served with ten and liminary statement.

motor competition between three divisions

anndwiches and cakes of of the European section of the Fire Brigade was won by A Division, underkinds, and champagne and other refresh Sergt. Adlington Driver Singletonments. In the course of this enjoyment, control over the heavy motor was really Mr S KYE TANG, on behalf of the extraordinary, and he practically gained British Chinese Community of Swatow, for his Squad the palm of victory. Brend the following Address:--

To EDGAR GEORGE JAMIESON, E., | Division, under Sergt. Angus, ware"

CHINA AND TIBET:

GOOD PROGRESS AT THE CONFÉRENCE.

Various-

against the de facte President of the Mexi. the moment is a solemn ous, and posibly the reports of three sub-committees, and SELECTIONS OF THE PUREST AND can Republic, has refused to entertain guy decisive as to the future of the nation.also a general report and a form of assent tion, after which the competitions were the saloon were decorated with artificial

overtures from the United States, and, on FINEST QUALITY, IMPORTED the ground that President_WILSON'S FROM THE LEADING LONDON, unofficial envoy has not been furnished with NEW YORK AND PARIBIAN crentials, has put an end to the discussions which have been taking placo. President HOUSES.

HUERTA Ina ignored-contemptuously ignored the protests which the United CHOCOLATES States Government has made to him. In defiance of the warning from Washington he has convened the Mexicau Congress and delivered a message which did not mention the subject of the country's international relations, though he impressed the Congress with the fact that the moment is a solemn one, possibly decisive of the future of the Assorted Chocolates, Marzipan nation. We presume this means that Chocolates, Chocolate Cara- he conceives the issue to be between mels, Creme de Menthe national independence and nunexation by the United States. At all ovents the Delight, Caramel Mou á la latest messages from Mexico City do not Creme, Almond Taffy, Fopper-afford the smallest indication of any disposition on the part of President mint, etc., etc.

HUERTA to comply with the demands made CHOCOLATES by the United Bates. In convening the Congress he has already defied the United States Government, and a reply to this ect of defauce can scarcely be long FIN.delayed.

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The Bishop of Victoria will preach at St. Stephen's Chinese Church, West Point, to-morrow (Sunday), at 11 am,

In the Summary Jurisdiction Court yesterday, before Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz, a case was mentioned by Mr Mason, who remarked that a portion of the claim nude was balance due for a coin sun plied, No comment was made and the ease was put back

At an Examination for Inspectors of Nuisances, held at the Technical Institute and the Sanitary Board offices, Hongkong, on June 26th, 27th and 30th, 1913, under the auspices of the Royal Sanitary. Institute, six candidates presented them- selves. The following three candidates were certified, as regards their Sanitary. knowledge, competent to discharge the duties of Inspector of Nuisances under the Public Health Act, 1878:- - Norman Beethoven Calvert, William Elliott, Manuel Ligeres, all of Hongkong.

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af Swatow, Capt, Wolff, of the steamer Rajaburi, was presented with a big silk flag, bearing his name, given by the shippers of the carga sent by the Cheong Nai, which net with a mishap recently. Capt. Wolff sighted her on the Rajaburi, and went to her aid, towing the Keong Tai from Prince Consort to Singapore a distance of 565 toiles, thus safely bringing the vessel and cargo to port with only four days delay. It is understood that the captain, officers and Grew of the Rajaburi have been hand- somely rewarded by the N.D.I. Company for the salvage of the Keong Wai, which is also an ND.L. steamer!

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The Daily Press.

HONGKONG NOVEMBER 1913. NEARLY two months ago President HUETTA

of Mexico declared that the "war betweez brothers!! With "on the point of termi- nating." That this declaration has been abundantly falsified by events, the telegrams Construction work on the long-pro- during the past week have made quite jected Penang

Hill railway

lins

Foreigners are now actively taking

defence precautions for fear of distur bances.

It is reported that the English people from the Campeche oil works are crowd ing into Vera Cruz owing to the threats of the Rebelt. This is regarded as the reason for the despatch of the British cruisers

INTERNATIONAL FLEET IN MENICAN WATERS.

The Japanese cruiser Idrumo is now hurrying towards Moxico. Already there are United States, British, French, and German warships in Mexican waters, totalling 22.

RUSSIA AND MONGOLIA.

STRENGTHENING TRADE RELATIONS.

ST. PETERERURO, November 21st.. The Mongolian Premier states that the object of his visit is to express the sincere thanks of reformed Mongolia for the friendship of the Russian Government The Mission will present the Tsar with letter from the Kutukhtu requesting the Russian Government to investigate

important industrial enterprises with the view to strengthening Russo Mongolian trade relations.

FINANCIAL DEADLOCK IN

FRANCE

TANATION BEFORE LOANS.

Panis, November 21st. The determined opposition of the Bud- get Committee and the Fiscal Legislativo Committee of the French Chamber to the Government loan proposals is causing some confusion. The former have refused

to sanction more than a £30,000,000

sterling loan, and suggests that the temnining £10,000,000 should be raised by taxation. The situation thus created involves delay in the Balkan loang, as the banky which made advances to the Near Eastern States are kept in a posi.

tion of uncertainty.

INDIANS AND SOUTH AFRICAN IMMIGRATION;

LONDON, November 21st. The position in Natal is still grave Exciting disturbances have occurred on

body of police, armed only with staves, touted 400 Indians and arrested the ring leaders The police afterwards removed

BINIA, November 2190.

The proceedings at the Conference in regard to China and Tibet, is being held strictly in secret, but it is understood that good progress is being made. Continual references have been made to the respective Governments.

His Britannic Majesty's Pro-Consul,

Sin--As the British Chinese Community

on their behalf on the eve of your departure of Suntow have done me the honour of entrusting to me the duty of addressing you

for Woihaiwei e promotion, it is a great pleasure to me to carry out that responsibility

awarded the second prize. Sergt. Pitt's Sweton, South China. Squad were much smarter in handling their claim to a prize. The winning the hose, but a burst unfortunately upset

Division's time was min. 13secs, the The report published in the Foroye second Division being three seconds Fremya on the 13th October, from a behind. Peking correspondent, is entirely in correct. All the members of the Con-

ference move to Delhi in a few days

EMPIRE FEDERATION,

TIXE NOT RIPE FOR CHANGE

LONDON, November 21st. The Victoria League entertained a number of Members of the Parliaments

of the Empire at Crewe House The Right Hon. A. Emmott, in the course of a speech, said that the time had in no wise come for any great change in the idea of Imperial Federation. From what one saw in the Dominions, he affirmed that they were unprepared for anything of the kind,

THE HOME RULE QUESTION.

CABINET MINISTERS AND THE EXCLUSION

·OF SULSTER.

LONDON, November 21st. The Dialy Mail says that a section of the Cabinet favouring the exclusion of four counties of Cister from Home Rule is headed by Mr. Winston Churchill and includes Mr. Lloyd George, Sir Edward Grey, and Lord Haldane. The other section, which includes Reginald McKenna Mr. Walter Rubei man, and Mr. A- Birrell, is definitely opposed to exclusion.

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NEW ZEALAND LABOUR TROUBLE.

WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Nov. 1st. Renewed scuffles have occurred between the strikers and the police, but every. thing is now quiet. A secret ballet of the general labourers resulted in the find- ing of an average of three to one against

strike.

SPANISH AIRMEN UNDER FIRE.

LONDON, November 21st.

Two Spanish airmen were reconnoitring fusillade at them. Both the aviators were wounded, ore dangerously. The other

were pierced by bullets, back to the camp.

near Tetuan when Moors directed a

AUSTRALIAN NAVY BOARD FRICTION.

The British Chinese Community of this His Excellency afterwards pinued

port found in you during the time you were bronze medals on the breasts of the fol-discharg og your oficial duties one of tho lowing Indian and Chinese police:- most energetic and conssisotions Officials of

IP.C.'s Sardar, Jabal Din, and Khair Din for plucky and intelligent action in connection will the attack by a band of armed robbers on Ha Tsin, a village in the Bing Shan district, in the New Terri- tory, or the 30th invel last. The car stables, who were on patrol, heard firing and proceeded to the spot whence the sounds came. They captured one member of the gang, and a second man was shot dead by the villagers. In this affair Bunlar was slightly wounded.

His Majesty's Consular Service. The courtesy extended hy you to the individual members of that Community whenever they had occasion to see you on business, and the patience and attention with which you attended to their interests and welfare, have been appreciated in no small degros. Indeed, it is the bounden duty of us. Chinese British Subjects, to show to you in a befitting manner our high appreciation of all your good and becoming acts in safeguarding our interests in this land where justice is considerably at a discount. Ta neglect a de manifestation of such appreciation would, indeed, he ingratitude on our part and injury of whatever nature to a flag which ever shelters us from injustice

Filipino boys from drowning at Green LP.C. Hussan Khan, for resecuing two

Island on the 4th August. The boys were to you and your good consort, Mrs, Jamieson, Our very best wishes und feelings go out bathing when they got out of their der than we must sincerely hope that you may Hussan Khan entered the water attired in | both be spared to return to this port at ma full nuiform, and swam to try-spot where

distant date, and that you, Sir, so return on further promotion: they were struggling. In spite of tha strong tide which was running at the time, he managed to effect a most eau- mendable rescue.

We, in body, most heartily wish you and Mrs Jauniesen a very plenaart voyage and every success and happiness in Four future cherr-Ever sincerely yours,

SIM KYE PANG

CF.C. Lin Xan, for prompt and incl-

For the British Chinese Community ligent action in connection with tho. Poz

of Swator. On piracy. Be arrested one of the priates

Swatow, 4th November, 1913. the Yaumati district with a quantity. Mr. JAMIESON, in reply, anid that ho of the stolen property in his possession. thanked the British Chinese Community His Excellency addressed a few con- very much for the very kind words used gratulatory remarks to each of the medal- by them in praise of his duties as an hats, and then presented the awards Official of the Consular Service, but he gained by the competitors in the contests thought that what was done by him was that afternoon.

simply in the ordinary course of perform At the close the Fire Brigade wering his duties. He said that he and Mrs. drawn up before His EXCELLENCY, Who Jamieson would carry with them a very addressed them as follows:- congrats pleasant and grateful remembrance of the late you on your practical and very good opinion entertained of them by the successful demonstration which. I am British Chinese Community and otheî sure, we have all witnessed with the residents of Swatow, whom ho, as well for greatest possible interest. I am certain himself as for Mrs. Jamieson, thanked thas Station Officer Lane ought to be very

most heartily. He added that he hoped- that it might not be very long before he and Mrs. Jamieson might come again to Swaton to liste the pleasure of being once more with those whom they were leaving with very much regretiga tash

Fleased with the work carried out to day I have witnessed on many occasions wet drills by Fire Brigades, which have been

After this, a group photograph was taken of the party by Moo Chenng. A few minutes before the Foochow began.

longer, and had a good many more com- petitions

ions than we have seen here, and I thought sometimes that they were not of a very useful nature, where actual fire work was concerned, and were probably move, a very large bunch of crackers. designed merely to show the skill of the on board a lighter was fired, while r

Jamieson, standing by the gangway, shook Brigades in managing the hose and hands with everyone and wished him or apparatus, but this drill has been a very her good-bye. Hats and handkerchiefs. short one, and I think may say an were kept

the Brigade could do in an emergency. (Applause.) I congratulate you,

The British Chinese Community was represented by:-Mers Sim Tye Tang, Low Cheng Koon, Tan Cheang Teng, J. Stadiang, Low Peng Hong, Low Peng Reab, Low Eng Juny, Kee Ban Soon, Kee Hack- Soun and H. Karoon

clear. One of the Press correspondents in begun and the line is expecte the sugar.estates at Ioyo, where a small man brought the neroplane, whose wing essentially practical one, and shows what far awaying until the Foochow was

ta -be open totraffe at the that unhappy country recently summed up end of 1915. The line starts at the Ayer the situation in these terms: So long a Itam Road and will end on the south the peons can count upon four shillings a side of the spur where Strawberry bunga day for being soldiers instead of one shilling low now stands. The two terminal five trolley loads of cane knives, fencing nday, or fees, for being labourers (with stations will be at levels of 1141t. and standards, and other weapons from the frequent opportunities of lost thrown in), 2,387, respectively, above sea level, they will fight willingly for either side and giving a total lift of 2,279ft, with a mean Indien barracks. The rioters offered to

MELBOURNE, November 21st. The Government has terminated the 'appointment of Captain Hughes-Onslow.

run the risk of getting killed." The world gradient of 1 in 2.7. The line will cover resume, work, but they were informed as Second Member of the Navy Board of

There will be that they would not be taken back until-

Monday.

at large scarcely realises the extent of the a distance of 433 yards, slaughter that has occurred in this civil two earringes to each section with a war・・ One of the accounts before us capacity for 40 passengers each. The ling mentions" the fact that some 60,000 Mexi. will be capable of carrying 3,000 daily. cans have been killed. That was written The Municipal Power Station will supply

the electricity. more than a month ago. During the past week we have had telegraphic news of “one of the most sanguinary battles of the reva- lution." and, again, we have been told that conscription is procoding so vigorously that the number of men enrolled exceed the available supply of rifles. Foreigners are either leaving the country or actively taking precautions for the defence of their lives

OVERCROWDING IN DUBLIN,

CONTRAST WITH CONDITIONS. AMONG THE

DYAKS OF ROFNEO,

Giving evidence at a housing inquiry in Dublin, John Ryan, a tenant, sad he had a wife and family of twelve living in two rooms. Speaking of the houses in Anglecourt, Mr. Evans, Corporation

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT'S.

DIFFICULTIES.

MELBOURNE, November 21st. The Labour majority in the Senate refuse to transact business until the House of Representatives conaiders Mr. Fisher's motion of "no confidence, which the Government declined to treat seriously

THE KAISER INDISPOSED..

Control,

THE RUBBER POSITION.

PACTOER BRIZSLY STATED:

A correspondent writing to The Times. concisely states the factors of the Rubber position as follows: consumption of

The presont cnnual raw rabber is approximately 120 000 tons, The present annual production of rubber does not exceed 50,000 plantation

COMPANY MANAGER AND NEWSPAPER.

A STRAITS LIBEL ACTION,

The Chinese gunsts were: Messrs Lim Pang Kiat, Leo Hang Kue, Lee Theng Ching, Pung Kat Tang and Tan Youk Khoo

The European-guests wera.—Mr. James A case has been heard in the Supreme M. Forbes, Mir, Mrs. and Miss William G. Court at Ipoh in which Mr. F. O. B. Las, Mr. D. Percebais, Mr. and Mrs. Dennys sued the Strinta Tomes and Mr. J. H. P. Hance Dr. H. G. Hobson, Mr. Still as Editor for libel. The sum R. F. C. Hedgeland, Mr. C. Hodgson, Rev. T. Campbell Gibson, MA. Mrs. B. Feer, claimed was $20,000 for publishing a

Mr. Harold J. O. Hicks, Miss Hicks, Mr. report of a meeting of a rubber company A. E. Herdman, Captain J. R. Owen, Dr. which libellous statements are stated to which the plaintiff once managed in Adolf Razlag and Mr. T. Carr Ramsey, have been made by the chairman concern ing the plaintiff.

Defendant pleaded that the matter con- tained

HARMSTON'S CIRCUS.

To-night's performance closes the

Hongkong. The Circus, which is the

planted area will ever be able to sing in mitigation of damages that the report most popular of its kind which periodic

ally visits this Colony, has had

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It must be several years before the latter aged in the report was that of a public present season of Harmiston's Circus in alone can sufice to meet the former, and concern. Alternatively; it was pleaded, it is doubtful whether the

overtake in question was merely copied from the the increasing consumption.

China Press, a newspaper of Shanghai deservedly ancoessful season. A matinee Meanwhile the largs demand which the and that there was no malico BELIN, November 21st-・・ niantstions cannot satisfy must be met The action against Mr. Still was not performance is advertised to take place The Kaiser has a slight cold on the by wild rubber, every pound of which, proceeded with a Le was absent from the at 4 p.m. this afternoon, which furnishes statre that twenty-two foreign warship premisce I saw there. I lived in Borneo cheat, and bas abandoned his visit to resent ratos, in sold at a heavy loss. country when the publication occurred..

The question is How long can such an Damages for $6,000 was awarded the last opportunity for the juvenila

plaintif anomaly continue?

population to witness the show.

and property, and one of to-day's telegrams engineer, said: "The Dyaks of Borneo live in palaces, compared with the

hava assembled in Mexican waters, in view for some tinis and can speak the language Silesia. of what is happening or threatening in fluently, so I ought to know.”