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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25TH, 1913.

national enterprise. The recant news that TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS. HONGKONG SHARE MARKET.

an agreement with the British contracting firm of PAULING & Co, signed a week ago by the Chinese Government for an important truak line of over eight

hundred miles, extending from Bhasi on the

Yangtaze river, in the province of Hupeb, to Siagyifu, in the province of Kweichow, will doubtless have recalled to many readers the Lunouncement made some months ago that this same firm had obtained from Dr.

SUN

(TEOCOU REUTER'S AGENCY.]

RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION IN CHINA

IMPORTANT GERMAN/CONTRACTS.

railway where it crosses the border of Shantung and Kiangsu, and another line from Tsinanfu ' (Shantung) to Shuntchfu (in Chibli) thus joining the Tientsin-Nanking and Peking-Hankow railway lines.

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

VICEREGAL ENTRY INTO CALCUTTA

ENORMOUS CROWDS EXPECTED-UIT THE MAIDEN DEBEKTED I

CALCUTTA, December 24th. The Viceroy made a State entry into Calcutta yesterday. In view of the popularity of Lord Hardinge's attitude

(THROUGE REUTER'S AGENCY.]

POET LAUREAUTE'S FIRST OFFICIAL POEM.

Messrs. Vernon Smyth in their weekly share report dated 24th December state-

Since our last report, the market in the majority of stocks has ruled fairly firm, but the proximity of Xmas holidays han tended to curtail dealings. "Langkats” LONDON, December 24th." The arst poem of Mr. Robert Bridges, again have been the source of consider- able transactions, and have now hardened the Peet Lanroute, was sent to H.M.to a buying rate of Tis, 351. The Oil" market still remains quiet, and according The King and published in The Times by to intest advices from London, prices The His Majestys desire. The subject chosen show no great appreciable change.

tone of the "Rubber" market is advised but was Christmas eve. The Times points from London as being firmer,

on the South African Indian question, out that Mr. Bridges has thus assumed f inquiries for, starks are few, The Tin'

advantage of the opportunity afforded by the procession. The Viceroy drove between five lines of military on each side, three lines facing outward, but there were no crowds, except for a small knot of sightseers near Government House. On the route the Maidan was crossed, but it was absolutely deserted. Bengalis explain their abstention by saying that they were afraid of the poliée.

BERLIN, December 24th. The Frankfurter Zeitung states that the YAT BEN a contract for a line running from German Minister a Peking and the Chungking to Canton. The Central Gov Chinese Foreign Minister, have signed an ernment when it took over Dr. SON'S

Agreement for the construction of a Central Bailway Corporation" gave a

the police were experting enormous proming to take over and fulfil the agree-railway from Kaumi, northwestward crowds, and took the most elaborate ments already concluded by this corporn-of Tsingtao, to join the Tientsin-Nanking precautions lest terrorists should take tion. It has seemed to us strange that no mention whatever has been made of the Chungking-Canton line in the telegrams reporting the signing of an agreement with Messrs. PAULINGs for the Shasi-Singyifu line, and we are left to wonder whether this line is in substitution of the first-named project, or whether Messrs, PAULINGS have undertaken to provide funds for and construct at the same time two lines of rail- way, each about 800 miles in length. In the absence of any information to that the the contrary. former supposition is the most likely one. Now that the Chinese Government is prepared to give contracts for rail ray construction on the terms embodied in the Shi-Singyifu railway agreement there is not likely to be a lack of concession-hunters, and though in the next ten years it would be far too much to expect that Dr. SUN's auticipation of 75,000 miles of railway construction will be realized, very satisfactory progress will have been made if the present railway milenge in Ching is donbled. At the present time China possesses about 6,000 miles of railway in operation, with about 2,000 miles more "under construction," and when we recall

We LABUIE

NOUGAT FIN. that nearly the whole of this construction has been done within the last ten or twelve years, CRACKERS and in the teeth of much obstruction at times, there is ample justification for anti- cipating much greater progress under the

of the Finest Quality in great more favourable conditions now prevailing. variety.

These will be State railways.. but German capital and German material will be employed, and the agreement provides for the appointment of a German Chief Engineer and General Manager.

The capital required is estimated at 73,000,000 marks.

TERRIBLE FAMINE IN JAPAN,

EXTREME. DISTRESS OF THE POPULATION.

Tonyo, December 24th. There is a terrible famine in Aomori, Hokkaido Province, owing to the failure Harrowing of the crops and fishing. details are arriving of the extreme dis tress of the population, of which persons

THE INDIAN TRAIN OUTRAGE. PESHAWAH, December 24th. The passengers on board the train which was held up by the band of Pathans included Major Stirling, Captains Twiss and Baker, Lieutenant Dare, and a num-j- ber of British and Indian soldiers. The officers rapidly organised 2 counter- attack, and drove off the Pathens.

the functions of Versificator Regis, a. personage several centuries older than Laureaute.

FRENCH YACHTING CRUISE TO

THE FAR EAST....

MARSEILLES, December 24th. The Duc de Montpensier has sailed in the yacht Mekong qu long cruise to India and the Far East.

GAS EXPLOSION ON RUSSIAN IMPERIAL TRAIN.

A

ROSTOCK, December 24th. Seven train en were injured by an explosion of gas on the Russian Imperial train, which was waiting to convey the Dowager-Empress to St. Petersburg.

BRITISH CONSULAR COURTS FOR ABYSSINIA.

LONDON, December 24th.

An Order in Council, dated 19th inst...

A band, believed to be composed of has been published in the Gazette, pro Afridis, appeared at Khairabad Station, daiming the catablishment of British killed two men, and kidnapped the Consular Courts in Abyssinia with civil Stationmaster,

and criminal jurisdiction. The latter

engaged in a nefarious traffic are declared THE UNITED STATES CURRENCY will be exercised in conformity with the to be taking disgraceful advantage.

FIRE IN A VLADIVOSTOCK COLLIERY.

VLADIVOSTOCK, December 24th.

A fire has been raging for a week in [Telegraphic news, printed, in another columa, has been received since the above one of the local collieries, and is now was written announcing the signing of an agreement for the construction two spreading. The outbreak is attributed to important lines with German capital and incendiarism, Fifty men were under

ground when the fire started. SEQUEL TO THE ALSACE AFFAIR

A. S. WATSON & CO.. under German supervision.]

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The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, DECEMBER 25TH, 1913.

Today being Christmas Day there will be no issue of the Hongkong Daily Press to-morrow. We wish our readers A HAPPY CHRISTMAS.

His Excellency the Governor ia due to land at 9 o'clock this morning.

H.M.S. Veireaatle comes out of dock on Friday and H.M.S. Alacrity will then go in!

H.M.S. Thistle is shortly proceeding to Swatow and Amoy and will be returning to Hongkong about the end of January Mr. Alexander Babr, who has acted for the past seven years as Chancellor of the German Legation in Peking, has beep transferred to the Foreign Office in Berlin.

A St. Petersburg message states that although the Russian proposal for the withdrawal of foreign troops from Chibli has not met with, hearty support from all the Powers, Russia, nevertheless, has decided to withdraw her troops.

PRESIDENT OF REPLIN POLICE CAUSES A SENSATION.

BERLIN, December 24th.

REFORM.

APPROVED AND SIONED.

WASHINGTON, December 24th, The House of Representatives has passed the Currency Bill, and the Senate will probably adopt the incasare to-day,

LATER.

The Senate has approved the Currency Bill which has now been signed by Pre. sident. Wilson,

The President said it was the first of a

series of measures for the benfit of the country's business and expressed surprise

law of British India British residents will be required to register themselves annually.

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE STATUS OF WOMAN.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE HUNGRONG DAILY PRESS.

SI-I was rather tickled when I read Suicide's amusing letter in your to-day's publication and I desire te

thank him heartily for his kind and at the change in sentiment towards the generous wishes. Just like the beast of Bill, and the ready acceptance of its pre-prey, he has but little to go and then he visions by the bankers.

The Conference of the two Houses has adjourned until 12th January

will become a full-blooded creature,

For his information I submit that the difference between a "bachelor girl" and a

"spinster" is that the former

market is advised as being quiet and Tronohs have failed to hold theis last werk's quetation, but now look like gain- ing strength according to latest cable information. Fine Hard Para is again ndvised at 3/1 per lh, and Plantation. Sheet has improved to 2/2 per lb. The open market rate of discount is reported as being 413-16, and the Bank of Eng- land rate is unchanged at 5 per cent Bar Silver is quoted at 268 for ready, and 268 for forward. Sterling T.T. closes at 3-6, Shanghai T.T. at 731, and Singapore T.T. 41822. Consols accord- DANIS

to latest advices stand at 71%.

Hongkong and Shanghais. remain unchanged at $790, and at which figure shares have again been dealt in. London is unaltered with a sellers' quotation of £80.

MARINE INSURAxes-Unions have been sold at $810, and now close with more shares on offer at sasprics. Cantonsare wanted at $322, let no shares are on offer at the 8gure. North Chinas close with a nominal quidation of Tk. and Yangtzea show change from last work, viz., 81924 oruinal.

FIRE INSURANCES.-China Fires have been sold at 8131, and Hongkong Fires have been the medium of business at $350. SHIPPING. Hongkong, Canton and Machos still remain in demand at $29, but sellers are holding out for better prices. No change has to be reported in Indo-Chinas, which still remain on offer at $80, the London middle price being. slightly easier at 165/- China and Manilas have remained stationary at last week's quotations and now close with a nominal quotation of Fervies are unchanged with a buyer's quotation of $45, but no sellers are in evidence. Douglas remain on offer at

$10.10.

Star

$30, but no business has to be recorded.

and

Ons. Shells are advised from Lundun at the slightly reduced rate of 08/33. middle,

Merican Eagles have improved to a middle quotation of 38/13. Ural Caspians have declined, and aru returned as 40/3 enddle."

REFINERIES.-China Sugars have been a quiet market, and are now on offer at $94. The same remark applies to Lucona, which close at last week's quocation, viz., 831: sellers.

MINING-Raubs have been a quiet market and now close with shares on offer at $3.10, Henwoods have also remained dull, and again close with a nominal quotation of 20. Kailans are advised from London as 35- middle, and Trenchs bare weakened to a middle. quotation of 37/6.

DOCKS, WHARVES AND CUDOWNS.-Hong- lively market, and have advanced to $751 kong and Whampoa Docks have been a buyers, but few shares are on the market. Kowloon Wharves have a the market,

demand, and now claw with buyers offer- ing 888 New Amoy Docks are unchanged at 89 nominal. Shanghai Docks are inquited for at Tis 53, and Shanghai and Hongkew Wharves are unchanged

EARL'S OFFER OF LAND. is progressive, independent, alert, free with a nominal gustation of Tls, 110.

LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.-Hong- and untrammeled in ber thoughts kong Lands have been inquired for at LONDON, Desember 24th.

and actions, alive to every interest in any 8114, but no business has to be reported. of Kintore offers for sphere of life, and is able to hold her at the figure. Kowloon Lands now close around own against any man or beast whether with a nomina! quotation of 845, and West Points are inquired for at 867, but Humphreys be in the wilds of Africa or elsewhere, The

no shares are obtainable. Aberdeen, spinster is of uncertain age, unassuming, Estates have been sold at $8.25, at which reserved, and too domesticated, and figure they close with a nominal quota- tion. Hongkong Hotels (old) remain on. characteristic of the Victorian era

offer at $122, and the new issue remains in demand at 80%.

Herr Jagow, President of the Police of Berlin, has written a letter to the Press denouncing the sentence passed on Lient. He declares that as the Foerstner, military exercises are the functions of State authority, the prosecution of any act arising out of the exercise of such

The letter The Earl authority was inadmissable..

historic estates has been dealt with in a sensational sale his

and Kintore, manner by the Press which criticises it as Inverurie

Montrose and improper intervention. Developments tween,

amounting to 20,000 acres, and producing over £23,000 per annum. An opportunity

I think it would be a jolly good iden will be given to acquire the whole of the if he would put his nom de plume into property, otherwise the estates will be action, but would advise him to be careful sold in lots, when the tenants would have lest he be caught by the strong arms of the law or possibly saved from ending his the first opportunity of buying their own

useful career by a bachelor girl. farms.

Hongkong 24th December.

are expected.

and

WORLD'S BOXING CHAMPION-

SHIP.

SUE.

COTTON MILLS.-The Northern Mills are still attracting attention, and the follow- Evo Cottons The 15 buyers, Shanghai ing are the latest prices to hand, viz. - Cottons Tls, 123 buyers, Kung Yike Tls. 14 nominal, Lawu Kung Mows Tis, 105 cominal. Hongkong Cottons have been quiet and close with a nominal quotation". of $71.

THE MEXICAN KEBEL LEADER AND SHIPPING.

QUESTION OF A JAPANESE CONTRACT.

LONDON, December 24th. The Mexican rebel leader's communica- Dr. Fitzwilliams has given notice of his intention to ask the following question tion to Lloyds, notifying that all vessels, at the meeting of the Sanitary Board on of whatever nationality, bringing muni- Tuesday next: "Will the Presidenttions for General Huerta, will be destroy. inform the Board what alterations, if any, have been carried on in the supplyd, specially mentions a contract for of water (for drinking purposes) as the munitions between General Huerta and result of the recommendations and sug Japanese. This refers to a contract for gestions embodied in the Report of the rifles discarded by the Japanese Army, fight for the World's Heavy-weight custom, the Quarry Bay juveniles pro-18 China Light and Powers remain Government Bacteriologist dated the 1st October, 1911."

We do not know what response will be made to the advertisement of the Chinesa Railway Department which has been recently appearing in the Hongkong Daily Press and in some of the papers published North China inviting the public to submit proposals for a comprehensive system of railways in China, but the advertisement itself is good evidence of the desire of the

which was concfuded in April last before Government to encourage railway construc-

the United States Government's policy of tiou, and it is indicative aleo of the, great

Vice-President LiYuan-hung, as al-non-revognition of Huerta was announced. change which has come over public opinion in China on the subject during the past decade. ready noted in cabled interviews, opposes Hence there is no ground for a protest a State religion for China. He believes The day is passed when the railway as "all the ancient sages should be forever against the delivery of the arms. foreign innovation "

is hateful to the honoured and their teachings spread but Chinese people. We no longer read of he opposes the plan to require the wor- them in their insensate fury burning the ship of Confucius in government schools, railway stations, destroying bridges, firing He has recently expressed to an inter- viewer the opinion that with so many the sleepers and carrying off the metals, as they did in the time of the Boxer rising in citizens who are Tibetans, Mohammedans, 1900. Nor, now that they have learnt to Mongolians, and many who hold widely thoroughly appreciate the benefits of varying beliefs, there can be no state

religion. railway

communications, de

hear We

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AFFAIRS IN MEXICO,

HUERTA DECREES À PROLONGED DANK"

HOLIDAY.

MEXICO CITY, December 24th,

LONDON, December 4th. Negotiations are proceeding between Jack Johnson and Sam Langford for a

Championship.

M.C.C.'S VICTORIOUS TOUR.

JOHANNESBURG, December 24th. The M.C.C. Eleven beat the Transvaal by an innings and 20 runs.

AUSTRALIAN CRICKET.

OPERETTE BY QUARRY BAY CHILDREN.

In accordance with their annual

vided 2 most enjoyable evening's enter tainment at the Taikoo Club Hall last night, when the dainty little operette, Cinderella," written by Mr. Frank Booth, was produced under the direction of Mesdames Mitchell and Grimshaw with warked success. Mr. Thomas Grimshaw was the stage-manager, and Miss Rosie SYDNEY, December 24th.

Mitchell made an efficient accompaniste. In a match between South Australia The pretty scenery for the play was and New South Wales the former gained kindly lent by the Taikoo Club.

The scores a comewhat narrow victory.

The following was the custe :-- were. South Australia, 281 and 290.

Prince

Master Waltor Hardwick Master Aubrey Goard. Clorinda (inderella's Master Jack Goard. Miranda Step Sisters) Master Harry Young Hend Cook

Mastor Frank Young, William

Master Willie Scott.

John

In order to check a run, on the banks, President Huerta has decreed a Bank (Crawford 21 and 10); New South Wales, Signor Romero Holiday until the end of the year. The 307 and 245, (Macartney 117), principal banks, however, are resolved not to act on the decree,

DISASTROUS FIRE IN BRITISH GUIANA.

GEORGE TOWN, December 4th. An explosion and fire destroyed six blocks of buildings, and caused damage

* so much -- 18 --- we did even thrAt the Magistracy yesterday, Inspector railwaye McHardy charged a Chinese with snatch- years ago of opposition to being constructed by foreign syndicates.ing a pair of bangles from a child's wrist Experience of railway construction with in the Wanchai district. Mr. J. P. Wood out the help of the foreign capitalists sentenced the defendant to six montha' proved instructive and reconciled the hard labour and four hours' stocks, nation at large to Dr. SUN YAT-SER'S Another inan, who was charged with a grandiose scheme for the construction of similar offence, protested that he was a 75,000 miles of railway in ten years with respectable man, and said he was a the aid of foreign capital, and although partner in a market stall. The man to the extent of 8703,000,

alleged to be the other partner was called Dr. Sux has not remained to carry out to give evidence, and be denied that the any part of his project, he bas evidently defendant had anything to do with the laid the foundations for progress and stall. The defendent adhered to his clatement, and the Magistrate ordered a development in this important branch of remand for enquiries to be instituted.

OBITUARY..

LONDON, December 24th. The death is recorded of M. Juler Thomas Arsene Arnaud Claretie, director of the Robert Threatre Francais since 1885.

Pages Sir James John Trevor, Lawrence, Baroness Bart., President of the Royal Horticul- Beeswing tural Society since 1884, has passed away

The deceased Baronet was in the Indiaa

A Demerara at the age of 82. Company lost about 8,000 tons of sugar.

·LATER.

Medical service for 10 years, serving during the Mutiny. He was MP for the Mid- Surrey Division for ten years from 1875, Twenty-three persons were killed in the and represented Beigate for four years,

retiring in 1892.] · fre and several are missing..

Assistant Cooks.

Minster B. Templeton

Muster W. Polloy.

Master W, Chapman.

MISCELLANEOUS.-Green Island Cemente. have been in demand and close at the impreved rate of 87 buyers, China Borneos are wanted as $10, Dairy FarmR at $25, Ices at *186, and Peak Traus (new) at 95 cents. China Providents have changed hanus at 80, Hongkong Trams at 8/3, and Hongkong Electrics at

on offer at 84, Steam Landries at $42, Union Waterboats at 817, Watsons at 88. Powells at 89, and Pulps at $90.

LONDON QUOTATIONS, The following quotations (middle price) were received from our London Agents by wire this morning--

Indo-Chinas (Combined)...165/- Chinese Engineerings 35}, Hongkong Electric Trans. 8/3 37/0 Tronoh Mines, Ltd. Ural Caspians. Mexican Eagles.

48/3

38/11

Shell Transports Bearer 98/11 British Burmah Petroleums - United Serdangs

3/41 Rubber Flant. Inv. Trust. 9/6/ Eastern Int. Trust Tenture Trust, Ltd.

12/

1/3

JAPANESE IMMIGRATION INTO

CANADA...

Master Neil Drummond. The Times correspondent at Ottawa, Master Keith Boulton in a telegram dated the 2nd last, says: Master John Grimshaw.

Miss Dorothy Dickson.

There is ONUN

of increase

uneasiness over the Japanese immigration.. Gosanmer

Bliss Reenie Dickson. Cinderella

Miss Ada Dickson. During the first six months of the fiscal year 571 Japanese arrived in British Fairy Chorus

Courtiers and Guests.

Columbia. Of these, 235 were men. 289- FADIES Misses Dorothy Goard, Betty women, and 47 children. The movement is being closely watched, and, if it shows Ferguson, Nan Ferguson, Queenie Prowse, Clasy Prowse, Beatrice

signs of increasing, the attention of the Hardwick. Cissy Polley, and Japanese Government will be drawn to

ít. Ruby McCree.