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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 215T, 1913.

young men whose principal recommendation at less than $5,000 per annum. Parliament TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS.

was that they had had some educational training in foreign countries, or else had been active supporters of the revolutionary move- ment in China. Tew if any of them possessed

was, in short, a great disappointment; the TUTURS in a joint memorial to the PRESIDENT have recently called it "a curse to all" and have asked for a revision;

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to the positions of responsibility and power into which they were thrust. With Young China in the ascendant, aspecially in the Southern provinces, it was not surprising to find early in April when Parliament was inaugurated that an overwhelming majority

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election of Parliament, with a view mainly to a large reduction of the "wember-

ship. Panding the roorganisation

of the Parliament the PRESIDENT bas

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(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY,];

THE TRANS-ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION.

EUR ERNEST SHACKLETON'S PLANS.

LaNDON, Desember 30th.

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CHINESE GARRISON REVOLT.

MANY KILLED AND WOUNDED.

PEKINO, December 30th.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY:]

SAFETY OF THE SEA.

A ERCOBTIVE CONFERENCE.

LONDON, December 30th.

The International Conference on the

The garrison at Yannan has revolted and shot the officers. They have also safety of the sea, which was called as a declared independence in the name of resale of the Titanie disaster, is still sit- Sun Yat-sen and raided the town. Many ting in London. The proceedings, are wero killed and wounded. Among those being held in camera, but an American killed

are 1; Professor and several delegate named Feraseth, who resigned as students, but all the foreigners were a protest against some of the decisions, protected. A mission chapel and

ay that the Appliances Committeg decided that boats for 75 per cent, of the persons aboard would be sufficient, with rafts for the remainder. They refused ko accept the suggestion that all passengor tickets should state whether or not the vessel carried boats sufficient for all, and. deferred the requirement for various improvements to davits, etc., until 1920. Resolutions defining the need for efficient boat hands, and the fixing of a number of eficient boat-hands for each boat he considered to be most unsatisfactory.

GUN-RUNNING IN MEXICO.

hospitals. A reign of terror has existed for a fortnight in the vicinity, until a small detachment of loyalists stormed and recaptured Talilu, and burned the rebel leader to death. Thousands are still looting in the surrounding country, but a strong forte is ca route to restore order.

GREAT FIRE IN MONTREAL,

THE LACK OF WATER,

In regard to the Imperial Traus practical and businesslike hodg to consider Antarctic Expedition of 1014, which Sir of the members returned wore the sup

a comprehensive progrunne of reforms Ernest Shackleton has definitely porters of the ultra-Hadical party, and the which had been drawn up by the Cabinet { nounced that he will lead, Sir Ernest, struggle between these and the conserva. for presentation to Parliament This body, in an interview with a representative Live element quickly developed. By Young which is designated an Administrative

of Renter's Agency stated that there Chida YUAN SHIK-RAI had come to be Conference, is composed of 71 members, of will bys two ships in connection regarded as a traitor to his oath. His actions, whom eight are appointed by the PRESI it was said, belied his profession of faith in democratic government. He was attacked Ministry and two by each Trovincial Toren, One will travel i New

DENT, four by the Cabinet, one by each with his expedition to the Antarctic. school-house have been converted into with special vehemence for concluding an the qualification being that they must not in August, and the other will agreement with the international group

be less than 35 years of age, and must by way of South America in October. bankers for a lean or £25,000,000 sterling have had some administrative experience. The total staff will only amount to without first obtaining the sanction of Par-It cannot but he admitted that a repre- thirty, as the vessels will be oil-driven. liament, though the PRESIDENT claimed that he had the authority of the defunct National sentative body such as this gives for Frank Wild will be second in command more promise of successful work for the and there will be six pickej men to Assembly for the loan uegotiations. It was advancement of the country's interests accompany no across the Continent, plain that the policy of the Kuomintang than the unwieldy body which it has Altogether the staff, apart from those for which formed the Parliamentary majority, was one of hlind obstruction to every uct of probably superseded for some time to the Executive. This attitude of hostility como, composed as that body was for ships, will be about a dozen, and there was reflected in the provinces controlled by the most part of youthful theorists. The will also be a biologist, geologist, and a

MONTREAL, December 30th, country at large is still longing for physicist for each ship. Assorted Chocolates, Marzipan nominees of Dr. SUN YAP-SEN's party, with settled government and badly fooling the cross the Autectic from the Weddell Sea

The fear that fire might break out and Chocolates, Chocolate Cara. the result that a goneral state of unrest deve-

ill-effects of the political disturbances of the to Ross Sea, which is the biggest polas do serious damage through the lack of mels, Creme de Menthe loped into open rebellion inthe Yangtse Valley,

last two years, which have disorganised the journey ever attempted. It will possibly water has been realised. Delight, Caramel Mou in and with this movement the province of internal administration and croated & he accomplished in five months. The first

Kwangtung-notoriously a hotbed of revolu Creme, Almond Taffy, Pepper- tion-promptly associated itself. In some finnicial elmas which is fatal to the pros-eight hundred miles will be quite a new mint, etc., etc.

four or five cases the TUTURS, with the perity of trade, or which the happiness of the frente, but with luck, the whole journey consent of the Provincial Commcils people depends. Although the year closes of 1,700 miles will be new ground," given evidently more from fear than favour with news of a new revolt in the Province of Yunnan, alleged to have been instigated by -declared the independence of their Pro vinces, and attempts were made to organise SUS TAT-SEN, we can feel, in the light of what & expeditionary force to proceed to Peking has happened in the last twelve months, that "to punish? YUAN SHIR-A1. But the this will prove to be purely a local disturb sinsws of war" were! lacking. The moniedance which is unlikely to cause the nation in great variety.

men--the merchants and gentry-were tired any serious alarm. It is manifest that the

Sir Ernest also JACQUIN'S NOUGAT FIN. of revolutions and longed for peace. Conse- PRESIDENT has the situation well in hand

With a strong and progressive Cabinet, aanid that he would make investigations in quently the revolution lacked the necessary business-like deliberative body, a round all branches of science if the expedition backing, and the PRESIDENT had little

dozen of expert foreign advisers augaged to difficulty in suppressing it. Within two

can start in November for the Weddell months all fighting bad ceased and the assist the Government, and above all a

genuine desire animating the Government Sea. He hoped to reach Ross Sea in of the Finest Quality in great leaders of the revolutionary party were and people alike to see referis instituted in March, 1015. The expedition would take variety.

fugitives seeking asylum in foreign landa.

every branch of the administration, we feel 120 dogs, with Canadian drivers, and There is something tragion the ignit can be mid with confidence that the would be fully equipped for two years. minions flight of many of these men, and notably of Sex XAT-SEN, the first coming year is rich in promise of greatly The sledges would be driven by aeroplane A. S. WATSON & CO.. President of the Chinese Republic. The improved conditions in Chips.

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Twelve more subscription griffins for the Races are expected by the Chenan to-day and are to be drawn for this afternoon..

Mr. F. A. Hazeland imposed a fine of 250 upon a Chinese who was found to be in possession of four Mausers, one automatic pistol, and several hundred rounds of ammunition in the West Print

district,

swift success of the PRESIDEST's measures turned the tide of popular opinion strongly. in his favour, and he took the fullest advantage of it. In the drafting of the Constitution the Parliamentary Committee had sought to restrict the power and authority of the PRESIDENT in every possible way, and had stedfastly refused to allow him a voice in the making of China's Magna Charta. His turn had now come The word went forth that the time had arrived when the Provisional Government must be brought to an end and the Permanent Government established without further delay. Accordingly Par liament arranged for the election of President of the Republic in accordance with the terms of the Provisional Con-

We have received a copy of Messrs, October stitution, to take place

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There were seven cases of plague in the Colony last week-all fatal. Apart from these the only cases of communicable diseases reported were two of enteric fever (one imported) and a fatal case of diphtheria.

of interest to those contemplating going Home in the spring.

Sir Ernest further stated that from a

graphical point of view it may solve the complete coutinental nature of the Antarctic. For instance, the discovery of the great mountain range which it is assumed exists would be an enormous gecgraphical triumph.

Sir Ernest concluded by saying that though he had enough money to embark on the expedition, the more they had the more they could do, and he hoped that the Dominions would support this Imperial Expedition.

ANGLO-AMERICAN COURTESIES.

BIRTHDAY CONGRATULATIONS FROM KING TO PRESIDENT.

Can-

LONDON, December 30th. His Majesty has telegraphed ratulations to. President Wilson on his birthday, and trusts that bis health hus suffered as the result of his arduous dus en during the year.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN TEST-

MATCH.

A fire broke out and spread from block to block until twenty buildings were destroyed before it was got under control. Hose had to be carried half a mile to the Biver St. Lawrence, and then only a feeble stream was obtained.

The damage done by the fire is estimated at a million dollars (gold).

THE RUSSIAN ARMY.

A STRENGTHENING PROCESS.

ST. PETERSBURG, December 30th,

It is announced that the retention of the Reservists with the Colours during the winter months of 1912 has been found so useful, notably in view of the desirability of having a number of trained men in the ranks during the first training of recruits who enrolled in November, that it has been decided to make the reptention a permanent institution.

The weakening of the army from November to April will thus be prevented.

·THE ALBANIAN. SETTLEMENT.

BEELIN, December 30th. The report published by the Tribuna (Rome) that the Triplice has agreed to the postponement of the Greck evacuation of the territories allotted to Albania until the 1st prox. may be taken as

correct.

CONSTANTINOPLE, December 30th. The Porte has circularised the Ottoman

representatives abroad declaring that it

cannot admit a special régime in the islands at present occupied by Italy on the occasion of their retrocession to Turkey beyond what is stipulated in the Treaty of Lausanne. Nor can the Porte entertain the principle of correlation pleted their inrings for 403 Rhodes between the question of the delimitation scoring 152 and Mead, 102,

of the southern frontiers of Albania and

JOHANNEMG, Dezember 30th. Under an overest sky. Eugland com-.

hostile to YUAN and all his works, he was triumphantly elected and duly inaugurated on October 10th-the second anniversary

The Band of the German flagship of the outbreak of the firet revolution at Seherthurst played last night at the Wuchang. Then the Powers accorded to Hongkong Club, which was thrown open China the formal recognition which, except on the occasion to the wives and families in the case of the United States, Persia, of members and subscribers, Upwanis second venture, South Africa totalled 177 the disposal of the islanda

250 ladies and gentlemen dined at the Club, and a dance followed."-

A Government Gazelle extraordinary was issued yesterday containing a notifica tion that H.E. Sir Henry May returned to the Colony and assumed the duties of his offee as Governor and Commander-

In their

for four wicketa (Nours, not out, 52).

M. VEDRINES' FINE ACHIEVE- MENT.

CAIRO, December 30th. M. Vedrines has arrived here, having

Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and completed his flight from France, Vice Admiral of the same, on Thursday,

25th December.

LORD KITCHENER'S FLIGHT.

LONDON, December 30th. Lord Kitchener flew with M. Ollivier

SIR EDWARD GREY AND THE

TRIPLICE,

A CONFERENCE OF AMBASSADORS.

LONDON, December 30th. The reply of the Powers of the Triplice

LONDON, December 30th.

K.M.S. Lacoster has landed blue-

jackets and marines at British Honduras to prevent armed Mexicans crossing the frontier and gun-running.

“SANITARY BOARD..

TEH COLONY'S WATER-SUPPLY.

The fortnightly meeting of the ahovo- was held yesterday, Mr. Tratman, the President, was in the chair, and those also present were.-Dr. F. Clarke, the Hon. E. R. Halifax, Mr. Ng Hon Taz, the Flon, E. A. Hewitt, C.M.G., Dr. FitzWilliams, the Hon. W. Chatham, C.M.G., and the Secretary, Mr. Bowen-Rowlands,

Dr. FitzWilliams asked, in accordance

with notice of motion. Will the Pre- silent informs the Board what alterations, if any, have been carried on in the supply of water (for drinking purposes).

As the result of the recommendations and sug gestions embodied in the Report of the Government. Bacteriologist dated the Ist October, 19111"

The President replied; (3) that the path- way from Pinewood. Bariery to Pokfu-! lum road had been constructed as to exclude night-soil carriers from the valley, designated Pinewood nulloh, and a catch-water had been constructed so as to divert from the old valley, any surface water flowing from the area occupied by the battery; (2) that frequent inspections of the catchment

area referred to, are made, and every endeavour is made to maintain the filter beds in a state of officiency; (3) a storage reservoir, la contains 1,500,000,000 gallons of water, or the reservoirs in Hongkong, is in course twice as much as that contained by all

of construction: (4) during constant supply the filter beds are cleaned one at a time before a bed is brought into opera- tion again. After cleaning it is charged with filtered water, which is allowed to stand for 48 hours. The construction of additional extensive filter beds is contro- plated, but the surrender of the area of land required in connection with the scheme, at present under the control of War Department, has not yet been secured. Until additional filter beds have been constructed, the rate of Altra- tion recommended by the bacteriologist. must be exceeded during periods of -constant supply.

Subsequently Dr. FitzWilliamos gave notice of a further series of questions as to Sir Edward Grey's note has not yet follows. Has an estimate ever been been presented owing to the holidays. | asked for, or submitted, for an efficient A conference of the Ambassadors of the distilling system for Hongkong? Hus Triplice will be held this evening upon fleshing the drains and watering the sea-water ever been employed for the return of M. Lichnowsky to London streets in Hongkong? Can water, LAST OF THE FIRST ONTARIO

regarding the time and method of the which is now used for street-watering. PARLIAMENT.

presentation. It is explained that having not ho turned to account as drinking- regard to the fact that the Aegean water, and why? OTTAWA, December 30th,

K.C., who was the last survivor of the of the terms of Sir Edward Grey's note, matter is not mentioned in the reply, and The death is announced of Mr. Rykert, that in view of the premature revelation

HoxeroNG, DICEMBER 3187, 1913.

THE year 1018 now drawing to its close Peru and Brazil, had up to now been has been a disappointing one in many withheld. This clearly proved to the respects so far as China is concerned, country, if any further proof were noeđeð, though a glance backward over the poli-that YUAN SHIH-KAI enjoyed the fullest tical events of the last twelve months confidence of the Foreign Powers. leaves us with a strengthened confidence in Strengthened as he was by this combination the immediate future of China. When of events, the PUEBIDENT devoted some the year dawned with preparations in attention to the Parliament. Prompted by progress for the election of the Parliament inquiries from Poking, messages began and the ending of the “ Provisional Govern to gach the PRESIDENT, from the Turous inent, many imagined that the whole advising the suppression of the Kuoming. administration of China would be reformed tang as having instigated the recent revolt, root and branch, and the era of construc-and these massages furnished a pretext for tion," about which we had heard so much, the issue of Presidential mandates on would set in with a rush. The desire for November 4th proclaiming this political reform was ardent and universal, but while party to be a seditious organisation, order everybody proclaimed himself. Eepublican ing its suppression throughout the country

him, Mr. Hazeland said the supposed It was putant that no common understand and unseating all menibers of Parliament the man had come down to thieve. He ing existed as to how republican government whose names were on the Party's roll of the Chinese New Year, and sentenced him thought he had better put him away over. in China was to be attained. On the one membership. This, whether the PRESIDENT a month's hard fabour and four hours' Laud there was Young China led by Dr. Factually intended it or not, put an immediate SUN YAT-SEN, HUANG HING and others and for the time toing to Parliamentary

stocks. struggling to fit on to China a ready made Government in China, for no fewer than constitution borrowed from the United 438 members of the two Houses out of a States, and on the other hand we had the total of 870 were unseated by a stroke of more conservative element represented by the pen and the parliamentary occupation of YUAN SHH EAI, and most of the expert the remainder had guns, because it was' enced administrators in China, watching impossible for a quorum to meet dubimsly the outcome of the great experi- ment Young China, led by the student class, was valiantly making. Following upon the Revolution, a clean sweep had been made of the officials appointed under the mon arely, and their places bad been filled by

Prosecuting a hang-dog looking Chinese at the Magistracy yesterday for netty larceny, Inspector Fenton said the at the Heliopolis Aerodrome." man was a complete stranger to the police, and they knew nothing against

During

UNIVERSITY OF HONGKONG.

MATRICULATION EXAMINATION.

At the matriculation examination held on December 15th to 20th, the following candidates were successful:-

Obung Ying Lau, Ho Nai Shun,

MAKING HISTORY,

first Ontario Parliament. The latc it was considered well that replying the Great Catherine in Mr. Bhaw's Miss Gertrude Kingston, who is play- King Edward, when Prince of Wales, regarding one part of the proposal should play of that name, tells a good story in saved him from being trampled to death

nos be delayed until the Ambassadors of a letter to the London Morning Port. at St. Catherine's. Mr. Rykert was the Triplice had concluded their discus horseback reading an address of welcome when he was thrown.

sions of the other part.

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PLIGHT OF AUSTRALIAN

SHIP.

HELBOURNE, December 30th.. A wireless message from the Tasman

the seven months the Parliament had sat it Samuel Mok (Kai Heung), Abdul Hamid had done absolutely nothing to cause the Rumjahu, Wan Ying Shing, Lo Sai Nin, country to regret its endden demise, though G. 8. K. Kwok, Chan Kin Po, Lau Mo said that there were 15 feet of water in

Tsing, Nz Bae Kwong, Ng Bre Yuen, Nethe bold, and it was gaining rapidly Vik, and Fok Pak Wing. Sze Cheong, Yao Kwang Yu, Cheung Sai

The rescue steamers had not arrived.

they had decided that their services to the State would not be adequately remunerated

SUFFRAGETTES DAMAGES

ACCOUNT.

LONDON, December 30th. The total losses sustained by suffragette outrages during the year is estimated to exceed half a million pounds.

pesed and arranged a pageant represent A distinguished aniateur who had com-

ing the Restoration of Charles II. und the rout of the Roundheads was sent for by a member of the present Government to protest against Cromwell's men being. held up to ridicule. He threatened to stop the entire pageant on the account that it might give offence to tho Non-

to proceed (or I should say conformist voters! It was only allowed in this connection to process" upon promisca being given that English history should be modified to suit the dilemena!