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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1913.

Sir JORN JORDAN's speech is notable for many things, but above all for the Ligh tribute he paid to the ability of President YUAN SHU-KAI. The election of His Excelloucy YUAN SHER-EA1 as President, of the Republic," he said, "his placed the

supreme power in the hands of the eminent statesman who has directed the affairs of the country for over two years with a clear- ness of vision, an unswerving steadiness of purpose and an indomitable perseverance which have evoked universal admirationi and respect. Only those who know the difficulties which he he had to encounter and the masterly manner in which he has met them, can realize the almost unparal leled services which this great man has rendered to this country, and it must be

of YUAN SHIH-KAL,

CHOCOLATES dent

Way BO

BOARD

Mr. J. D. Smart, of the Hongkong and TELEGRAMS. THE HONGKONG LICENSING Shanghai Bank, has been transferred to Manils as Manager of the bank's branch at that port,

Some excellent snapshots of the Fire

Brigade demonstration on Friday after.

soon were secured by A. Fong, photo. grapher, of Queen's Road Central,

Whilst under arrest for stealing

[TEROUGH ABUSER"A" AGENCY.]

SOUTH AFRICAN POLITICS.

LONDON, November 24th.

With the exception of the Taily News, the newspapers are most sympathetic

towards Sir Louis Botha and the Gavern-

rattans, a Chinese jumped into the Harbour. He was promptly fished out.ment. The Daily Graphic, Morning and at the Magistracy yesterday was Post, and Daily Chronicle anticipate that sentenced to four hours stocks and six the Government will seck the support of weeks' imprisonment.

Sergeant Pincott ami a party of police found nine rides, two revolvers, and over 4,000 rounds of ammunition on board the

were unclaimed by anybody, they were confiscated to the Crown.

the Unionists.

The Times doubts whether the rupture in the South African party will be final, and anticipates an early appeal to the mis- country. It would not be a fortune, it thinks, if it results in the complete re-constitution of the parties

The adjourned meeting of the Licensing Board was held in the Council Chamber yesterday, the Hon, Mr. A. M. Thomson (Chairman) presiding, There were also present the Hon. Mr. E A. Hewett CG, Messrs. C. G. Alabaster, L. G Bird, and A. Shelton Hooper, with the Acting Secretary (Mr. R. H. Kaiswali).

WIN BELLE VOER, MÖTAL,

The applicant for the renewal of this licence (A. Weingarten) again appeared before the Board.

The CHAIRMAN said it was admitic & mistake was made in reporting that applicant came here from Japan, He asked applicant at the last meeting, and he said he had never been there. It was said now that he had been in Manila, The Chairman then asked applicant what he was doing there.

Applicant-Carrying on a dry goods

The Hon. Mr. W. Chathain, C.M.G., Sir Paul Chater, C. M.G., Mr. N. Jon lines approximating to those existing store. I left it because the business was

not going well. Stubb, Mr. T. Forrest, Mr. and Mrs. F. in the other Dominions.

The CHAIRMAN--Under what circum Maitland Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Haskell

The Daily Telegraph trusts now. that,stances did you leave? Were you in debt and Mr. B. A. Gubbay were among the the Government is free to attend to the to anyone? passengers who arrived by the Empres of data yesterday from Shanghai. Indian crisis, it will act promptly, fully. realising its responsibility both towards the Empire and towards South Africa.

SELECTIONS OF THE PUREST AND the forvent prayer. of every well-wisher of Blue Funnel steamer Antilochus. As they

IMPORTED China that he may long be spared to guide FINEST QUALITY, FROM THE LEADING LONDON, the destinies of the State" Sir WALTER NEW YORK AND PARISIAN HILLIER, who has also had exceptional opportunities of studying the character HOUSES.

less amphatic in his praise of the Fresi

Ho drew a gloomy picture of political conditions in China when pointing out the gigantic task before the Government of the country--a task which would "iax the energies of the ablest and strongest pian," and he added: “I know of no man in China except President Your San-EAT who is capable of grappling with it Assorted Chocolates, Marzipan If he drops the reins chaos seems inevitable." Chocolates, Chocolate Cara-It is true that this is what practically the whole body of foreigners resident in China

In fancy boxes, in great variety Bourneville Nut Chocolate.

FULLER'S CONFECTIONERY

mint, etc., etc.

KOHLER'S

A Chinese named Wong Sin, supposed to be a leper, was found lying in Jubilee Street suffering from braises to his arms and legs on Saturday. He had apparently either fallen or jumped from the roof of No. 4, Tit Hung Lane, where he had been sleeping for about a month.

The Japanese Suzuya, formerly the Novik of the Russian Navy, and Katsuragi, which were some time ago placed on the retired list, have been soli, the former at the price of 76,000 yen und the latter at 65,000 yon. Six torpedo houts removed from actual service have also been disposed of for a sum of 20,500 yen.

mels, Creme de Menthe believe, but when we have auch distine Delight, Caramel Mou á la guished authorities as Sir JoHN JORDAN and Creme, Almond Taffy, Pepper-Sir WALTER HULLIER, who have enjoyed exceptional opportunities of meeting and of judging the character and work of the CHOCOLATES statesman who has been chosen to isko charge of the helm, pronouncing these warm eulogies upon his services to the State, and expressing unbounded coafi- FIN. dence in his ability to "win through," we

feel all the more assured that the Powers ing system with the view of enforcing a CÀLEY'S CRACKERS are backing the right horse" in according strict audit in all Government Depart to him the fullest measure of their support.ments. Mr. Hau is a student educated In the great task before him the PRESIDENT in England. He has spent several years

in great variety.

JACQUIN'S NOUGAT

Mr. Hau Un-yuan, Chief of the Audit Bureau, is introducing a new bookker

of the Finest Quality in great will need all the sympathy and support he in the Banks in London. Whatever he

variety.

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thus making it possible for them to retucu to their work Negotiations are boing carried on between the American Legation at Peking and the Chinese Government relative to a settlement, and hopes are entertained for an adjustraent ere long.

A man was charged at the Magistracy yesterday with being in unlawful posses-

pages of the book, except a few at the

beginning and end, and is the well thus made the ammunition was inserted. There was nothing in the outward appearance of the book to show the use to which it had been put. The prisoner was fined $100...

The Daily Chronicle hopes that the Government will ascot to the justifled demand for as impartial enquiry into the allegations of ill-treatment.

Applicant-No, Sir, I was net, The licence was granted..

THE STAO HOTET...

CANTON NOTES. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. ]"

CANTON, November 21st.

THE SALT GADELLE AND PAPER CURRENCY, The following is the gist of a lengthy, telegram dispatched by the Civil Admini trator to the Board of Finance Thave respontfully noted the contents of your telegram of the 8th, from which I gather that an official has been appointed to manage the paper currency of Kwang- tùng, and I should be glad if you would let me have full details as to who the oficial appointed is, the date of big arrival in Kwangtung, and the behrwer adopted for adjusting the currency

troubles. Also, instruct him to promptly start on his journey in order to relieve the situation, which is as if 'hanging by the heels. This value of the paper currency bas, during the last few days, dropped to 70 per cent. of its face value, owing to the rumour that it will not be accepted

it payment of the salt tax. The tendency is still downward, which is dishearten- ing, and, if silver coinage, is made the standard and the paper currency accepted at its current discount in relation there- to, the market value of the latter will only further depreciate, instead of in- prove. I have been besought by the merchants to beg that. paper currency ba accepted as hitherto without being dis-. Mr. Davidson (of Messra. Hastings & counted. Their circumstances are really Hastings) appeared for the applicant, pitiable, and I sincerely pray your and explained that this was an appli Board to instruct me as to what course cation for an adjunct licence. He noder to pursue in the matter.. It has been stood that the Stag Hotel had been suggested that the better way would be to carried on for a considerable number of increase the tax and accept paper chr

The application of Tsoi Tea Wing for a hotel keepers' licence for the Stag Hotel was next considered.

The Daily News warns the public against accepting the charges of racialis against Mr. Hertzog, which, it says are circulated by correspondents con-years with a full publicans' licence. The troiled by mine owners. The journal licence had expired, and the applicant was now desirous of obtaining an adjunct regards the readiness of the followers of licence for the purpose of carrying it on Mr. Hertzog to co-operate with the as a hotel and restaurant.

Labour members as sufficient refutation and as being likely to eliminate racialism altogether in the future. Sir Louis Botha would easily lose more than he would gain by a coalition with the Unionists.

THE MEXICAN CONGRESS.

MEXICO CITY, November 24th. The Chamber has completed its organ sation, and has appointed a number of Committees.

MEXICAN TRAINS BLOWN UP.

New Yoak, November 24th..

The insurgent General commanding the troops at El Paso reports that two trains, conveying 1,500 Federal, troops,. were blown up between Chihuanhus and Jaures, 200 persons being killed. THE ITALIAN CRUISER'S MISHAP.

and it is hoped to doat her in a few days.

THE FRENCH MINERS' STRIKE.

PARIS, November 24th.

At a Conference at Douai between the coal-owners and miners of Pas de Calais Nord the former agreed not to insist on overtime before the Eight Hours' Bill,

Applicant was called before the Board, and, in answer to the CHAIRMAN, said that most of his guests were Chinese He had a bar at the back of the premises, in Wellington Street.

The CHAIRMAN-Who are in the habit of going to that bar!

Applicant (through an interpreter) Turkish people. (Laughter.)

The Hon. Mr. BEWETT--Do you mean to say that there are enough Turks here to keep a bar going?

The CHAIRMAN said he did not think the applicant properly understood the ques tion.

Applicant afterwards said it was run mostly for Chinese, but there were some European customers

The Hon. Mr. HEWErr-What class of Europeans Men-or-women-t

Applicant--Oh, policemen. (Laughter.) The Hon. Mr, HewErr-Members of the Police force!

Applicant-There are some members of the Force. They come in for drinks only. Mr. HOOPER-Why are you not applying for a full licence?

Applicant-It is not a money-making concern, and the fees are also heavy.

Applicant further said that there was a tailor's chop on the ground four of the Premises, and that the bar was now being

reney in payment thereof, the increase to be to such an extent that the notes. collected would realize, in small coins, respectfully mention this for your con- the original amount of the tax. -f

sideration."

WUCHANG AND PEKING.

STRANGE RUMOURS OF DIFFERENCE. The Peking Correspondent of the N-C. Daily News says:

Considerable interest is aroused here by the report that the Kunghotung, of which General Li Yuan-hung is the head, proposes to sever its connexion with

Peking politics and to transfer its head quarters to Wuchang

'It

As hinted in my telegram of Monday, it is not altogether clear that Wuchang subscribes enthusiastically to the recent actions Peking, and the transfer of the activities

the the Kunghotang to Fangtze, if

occurs, would indicate positivo disapproval. desired General Li Yuan-hung to come to It is understood that the President

Peking to Preside over the Administrative The Vice-President ep- Conference. parently declines to come to the capital

and give the Government an opportunity to make another appointment at Wuchang

PRESIDENT AND PARLIAMENT.

A SEARCHINO INTERPELLATION,

PEKING, November 15th. It is understood that certain members intend to bring before Parliament ou Monday an interpellation intended to be addressed to the Government. It begins by arguing that the Republic cannot exist without Parliament and contends that the unseating of members of Parliament must The be done according to legal produre. used as a photographers' shop, both being interpellation points out that distinctions run by himself. People need not neces should be made between the Kuomintang sarily go through the shops to get to the that if members aided the rebellion they It admite and the unseated members. botel, but the shops communicated with should be punished irrespective of the party to which they belong and quotes the hotel.

Article 8 of the Laws governing the. National Assembly, contending, at the same time, that members should not be made responsible for the action of any The application was granted on the

The interpellation says the law tabg

that members may request their House will appoint an investigation committee. It questions the action of the Government in

The CHAIRMAN-If you get the licence for this place you will have to shut off the communication.

can get, cepecially from his own country-suggests, we believe, will be beneficial Iven. Sir Walzer Hilline very tersely the country.--Peking Daily News, stated the needs of China today, when Nineteen American missionaries are A. S. WATSON & CO.. he said that there is a lamentable still waiting in Foochow till such time as dearth of both money and internal the Fukien Government brings about a LIMITED,

government. Sir JOHN JOBDAN, touching settlement of the trouble in Hinghwa, ou the same polat, ruĉerred to money as undoubtedly the pivot of the situation," and addedThe-Chinese-themselves realize that a Government which lives on foreign money has only a precarious exist- ence at the best, and until the Provincas recognise their obligations to the Central Government we cannot hope, I fear, to 800

the strong and united China which Sirsion of 167 rounds of revolver amumuni-

LONDON, November 24th. EDWARD GELY bus stated to be the aim of tion, which were most cleverly concealed. The condition of the Italian cruiser British policy." No one acquainted with wi in the govers of a book entitled, "The San Giorgio, which grounded when what is going on in China just now will Dragon and the Raven," by Henty. A leaving the Straits of Messina, is not need to be told that the Central Government square cavity had been cut through all the dangerous. The vessel is being lightened, is doing its very utmost to get the Provinces to recognise their obligation to Feking, It is, however, impossible to feel certain of the immediate success of these efforte, and for a long time to come the situation in China must continue to be precarious→→ but not unhopeful so long as there is a strong man at the head of the State and A Portuguese prisoner named Osvaldo elrong measures to preserve peace and Markwick Rosario has been brought down order. We have on two or three occasions by the steamer Hanging. The prisoner pointed out that the Irade statistics of the was brought back to Shanghai from country have shown that trade has flourished Honolulu in September, where he had to dismiss any strikers.

A manifesto issued by the Federation closed. fled after the alleged larceny and forgery in quite a remarkable way in spite of the of a cheque for Tis. 6,202.29 from the of. Miners urges the men to resume on political turmoil, and this redeeming International Import and Export Co, of

Monday. element in the outlook was emphasised by Nanking during August. The accused Sir WALTER HILLIRR in his speech, when was tried at the Portuguese Consular he said: "So long as trade flourishes China Court in Shanghai and, a prima facie case is not at her last gasp, and she will win having been made out, he was ordered to through yet if the merchant and the farmer, be sent to Macao for trial before the who care nothing about Empira, Monarchy Supreme Court in that Colony. or Republicanism, are allowed to carry on their pursuits in their own way without And in this con- undue interference." nection we might draw special attention to the encouraging remark dropped by Sir M. Laferrière leaves shortly for Home, JOHN JORDAN when he said it was an open and in the meatitime M. J. Dantin, secret that the views of the Chambers of Assistant Secretary, is in charge. The Commerca at Shanghai and Hongtong had retiring Municipal Secretary has been in & considerable effect in smoothing the trausi Shanghai since 1896, says the N-U. Daily tion from the Manchu to the Republican News. He came out from Paris to engage regime, and that the steadying influence of in business, but in 1900 resigned his con- trade had done much to discourage the mercial career and joined the service of an accountant in recent counter revolutions. Coming from the French Council as feting in China in the British Consular the British Minister, such a tribute as this to the tax department, M. Bottu died in the service of Cuban as an Adviser to the the value of their work will be appreciated 1904, and in bis stead M. Laferrière was Bailey, Chairman and Managing Director dent for some, considerable time owing A Chinese married woman, residing in

BIRTH,

CORNECK.-On November 20th, at Shang

hai, the wife of WARRINGTON HENKY COLNECK, of a daughter. DEATHS.**k Scott-On November 20th, at Shanghai,

WILLIAM VEBEy Scort, aged 17 years. HANDEL,-On November 20th, at Sheng

hai, GERTRUD HANDEL, beloved wife of W. Handel, aged 28 years. HONGEONG OFFICE: 10A, DES VEUX ROAD C. LONDON OPPIO2: 131, FLEET STREET, E.,

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, NOTENDER 25TH, 1913. The Chinu Association in London, usually very fortunate at the annual banquet securing as speakers men who are able to speak with authority on affairs in China, were extremely so this year when they had four such authorities as Sir JouN JORDAN, H.M. Minister at Peking, Sir CLACDE MACDONALD, his immediate predecessor, Sir WALTER HILLIER, who has spent a

M. G. Laferrière, Secretary of the French Municipal Council, at Shanghai, has tendered bia resignation of that post, and it has been accepted by the Council.

and Diplomatic service and subsequently in Goverment (1908-1910); and Mr. C. E. by the Chambers of Commerce, who will be appointed Secretary, which position he

Ross, of Messrs. JARDINE, MATHESON &

further encourages by His ExcELLENCY'S declaration that there never, has been a tire.

COMPANY, LTD. It would be difficult indeed in the history of China when the opinions to select four Englishmen who cau speak with greater authority than those above. of commercial bodies carried more weight named upon the political and commercial than at present. This must necessarily be affairs in China, and our readers will the case now that an era of constructive duubtless agree that the speeches delivered

work and development is about to begin at the banquet and fully reported by our China, under the guidance of a London correspondent in yesterday's issue Government more ready than any of its of the Daily Prees were well worth the predecessors to listen to advice from

foreign sources. large amount of space devoted to the report

has held since

A LOAN TO SZICHWAN.

EIDEMPTION OF MILITARY NOTES,

A French loan to Szechwan has been negotiated and is awaiting the approval of Paking. The loan is for from ler to twelve million taels at 92, and with interest at 5 per cent, and is redeemable in twenty years. The security offered is the oil of the province and the slaughter tax. The object of the loan is the redemp. tion of military notes.

now before Parliament, becomes law, nor condition that the means of communica. housestate-a-inquiry,"

MORE DAMAGE BY THE

OUTRAGETTES."

tion between the shops and the hotel were after which the

INQUEST ON A POLICE CONSTABLE.

this law and then asks how pont.

Yuan Shih-kai was empowered to

cancel the membership of more than half the members of Parliament, adding that the Government should not have acted indis criminately, unseating good members The Corner (Mr. F. A. Hazeland), and with bad. It goes on to say that a jury composed of Messrs. L. G. Xavier, it was reported that they Cover Intel LONDON, November 24th.

F. B. da Silva, and G. K. Haxton, intends to establish a central council, which would revise the laws for the Suffragettes burned the Municipal held an inquest at the Magistracy yester org

organisation of Parliament. Consequent- boathouse at Bristol.. The damage is day on the body of Michael Waters, ly, members desire to know whether the estimated at £3,000,

lately a member of the Hongkong police policy of the Government is to have a Parliament or not, and finally whether. force, and a native of County Galway, the Government will allow matter Ireland, who died at the Government appertaining to Parliament to be settled, Civil Hospital on the 4th inst, after according to the law or otherwise.

The Government is requested to answer cutting his throat at his arters at the within three days, in accordance with Central Police Station. The evidence Articles 40 of the Laws of the National tended to show that deceased suffered from Assembly. Reuter.

THE SYDNEY SMALL-POX- EPIDEMIC.

NO CASE FOR THREE DAYS.

SYDNEY, November 24th. There has been no case of small-pox for the past three days.

OBITUARY.

LONDON, November 24th, The death is recorded of Sir William

neuritis, and had been a patient at the Hospital for about a month, having been

PETTY PILFERING,

out for abolit a fortnight by the time he A thief broke open a show-case mute do cut his throat. The deceased hud frea shop in Queen's Road East, and stola. quently complained to another constable a dozen umbrellas, valued at $11,

An officer of the Army Orduanes of pains in the back, that he could not Department has complained that between sleep, and that he was completely the 20th and 21st inst, some person stola

a waterproof raincoat from the Depart broken up." He had been very despon

wept,

of W. H. Bailey & Co., Limited, Albion to his illness s

Wong nei chong Village, has suffered the Works, Salford.

Inspector Gordon stated that as they loss of clothing, jewellery, and money, to the value of $70. The articles are were taking the deceased away on the supposed to have been stolen by a thief, ambulance be said Please don't blame who gained ingress through an open me for this, Inspector. I have been very Sentence of six weeks imprisonment sick and bad with fever for some time, Chinese, who was a passenger on board

Was passed at the Magistracy on I did not realise what I was doing until the Grepery Apedr, for stealing a box. after it was done." He thought deceased containing 870 worth of women's cut his throat in a ɓt of despondency, on that vessel,

The jury returned a verdict that The deceased was of a jovial disposition. deceased killed himself whilst of unsound

[The deceased Knight was air original promoter of the Manchester Ship Caust, and was Mayor of Salford when the Queen opened it in 1894. He was knighted on the first ship to travel on the Canal.]

The Nestle and Anglo Swiss Milk Co have secured the contract for 1914 for the Government hospitals in Penang for un- sweetened condensed milk and sterilised. This Company holds the Singapore, Malacca and F. M. S. contraets for 1913. mind,

Clothing

Several petty thefts have been reported A man appeared before Mr. J. R. Wood yester from the Military Hospital.

and he was sentenced to a week's hard day, charged with stealing cggs there, labour and four hours stocks.