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INTIMATIONS

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 9TH, 1914.

the city walls in the cities, and, ulti- mately, everywhere, will vanish in process of time asems certain, if for no other reason than that they cost a certain amount of money to maintain and, in the large and settled centres, serve no ing of such links with the past, and the destruction of public works of such magnitude, an never be a task to be approached lightly, and even though the

A. S. WATSON useful purpose; but the deliberate uproot-

& CO., LTD.,

ESTABLISHED 72 YEARS.

HIGH-CLASS WINES.

cause

be lack of initiative-it is all

The Court Cards, who have been TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS.

giving entertainments at Canton, give their opening performance in Hongkong to-night, at the Theatre Royal.

[THROUGH REDTEE'S AGENCY.]

DIRMINGHAM,

A concert arranged by Mrs H E MR. JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN AND Pollock will be held at the Seamen's Institute on 15th January. An interest- ing programme has been arranged, included in which is a comedietta en- titled, "A Wire Entanglement.*

The Chinese New Year honours include

TO: RELINQUISH REPRESENTATION I

PARLIAMENT.

THROUGH BEUTER'S AGENCY.]

BRITISH TRADE.

A RECORD YEAR.

LONDON, January 8th.

LONDON, January 8th The statistics of Great Britain's trade

for the month of December show that

Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, M.P. in a there was a decrease in imports of

A“ DER OSTASIATISCHER LLOYD”

SERVICE]

CHINA SERVICE.

THE CHANGE IN THE PROVINCIAL SYSTEM.

PEKING, January 8th.

The Peking Daily News reports that the

the

intention of the Chiness Government in regard to changing the Provincial The trade for the year, which was a System is that it shall consist in the first record one, shows that the increases in imports amounted to £24,260,000, and the increases in exports to £39,250,000. The chief increases of imports during the year were in food, drink, and tobacco, $10,000,000; wood, £5,500,000; metal and ores, £2,250,000; and wool, £1,250,000. The principal decrease was in raw cotton, £0,750,000.

to the credit of the people of China that in Li Yuan-hung, who has been granted the letter to his constituents, announces that £3.950,661, principally of cotton and WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. this one case they have been slow to pluck Order of the Chiano, First Class, and Mr. he has decided to retire from Parliament grain. The exporta show an increase.

down what they cannot hops to rebuild. F. A Aglen. Inspector-General of the at the next General Election, He It would be by no means correct to say that Chinese Maritime Customs, who has re-emphasises his regret at severing 37 years connection with the constituency, the city walls have everywhere outlived ceived the same Order, Second Class.

but he feels that it needs the services of their utility, even in these days of heavy.

At a meeting of the Board of the Man- artillery and high explosives, and at present chester Chamber of Commerce provisional a younger man to take a more active thers are probably only a few places where arrangements were recorded for the depart in the Parliamentary struggle, they could be instantly abolished without livery of an address to the Chamber from the inhabitants suffering prejudice in any Mr. T. M. Ainscough, M. Com., F.R.0.5. way, though even where they do retain some on December 17th. Mr. Alescough is measure of usefulaess, it is out of all propor- young Manchester business man and tion to the cost of their upkeep, plus the traveller, who, after several years' busi capital valus of the land they noproduc-ness experience at Shanghai, has recently over the district to be tively occupy, plus the loss and inconvenience. Journeyed

WATSON'S

D. PORT

The news caused the greatest surprise and regret in Birmingham. It is announced that the veteran Statesman's health is no worse.

Newspapers of all shades of politics give whole hearted tributes to Mr. Chuu

influence in his generation.

World-wide mesanges are arriving, ex pressing appreciation of Mr. Chamber

The principal increases in exports for the year were:-Coal, £11,000,000; iron

chinery, £4,000,000; new ships, £4,000,000 and cotton goods, £3,000,000. The total increase in manufactures was £20, 200,00.

instance of changing the titles of the high officials. Thus a Governor will be designated later on as Hsunanshih; a Tuotai

tai, as Kuanchahih; a District Prefect ss Chunsbou. It is merely intended reduce the size of the Provinces.

THE CHINESE PARLIAMENT.

PEKING, January ath.

The Chinputang, under the Presidency of the Minister of Justice, Liang-chi chau.

they occasion by their hindrance to free traversed by the railway from Burms into berlain's greatness, and his wonderful and steel manufactures, £5,500,000; ma passed a resolution yesterday affirming entrance to and egress from, the city and to the transportation of merchandize, And, VERY SUPERION OLD PORT WITH moreover, it may be doubted whether the

STYLE AND CHARACTER.

WATSON'S

Per Doren $29.80

D. SHERRY

SUPERIOR PALE DRY.

Per Dozen $24.30

Ching, and, as is evidenced by his recent series of articles to The Times, is recognized as possessing the latest infor- mation on this subject, which is beginning

THE HOME RULE GRISIS,

CONVERSATIONS STATED TO BE CONTINUING.

brigaud and disbanded solidiers, who are

to attract general attention after lying Lain's services, now almost the only enemies against whomquiescent for some years. the walls serve ad a defence, are a more serious danger to the peace of the city or to the property of the citizens than are the disorderly elements already resident within the walls. The fung-shui argument--that

the walls and gate-towers influence in some

way the mysterious geomantic forces that determine the prosperity or decline of the city would no doubt still find many adherents among the uneducated classes, but even among these it will vanish in due course before the advance of education.

while it is scarcely to bo anticipated that These Wines are specially the argument would not be adduced by recommended, being of Superior anyone of position. But for the total absence of vital statistics in China, it would Vintage, Old, and thoroughly

propably be easy to demonstrate from the matured and in fine condition.

case of Tientain that so far from the

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HONGKONG SUBSIDIARY

COINAGE,

(COMMUNICATED.]

There appears to be some doubt in the mind of the Public as to the effect that will be produced on the market value of the Hongkong Subsidiary Coinago, by the legislation of the Government in

restricting, or we may say entirely for bidding, the use of the small silver coinage of the Kwangtung Government in this Colony.

The legislation of the Government in

this matter will have the effect of gradually diminishing the discount at present ruling in the market on the subsidiary coinage of this Colony, and will at the same time cause a flow back to Canton of the Kwangtung small coins, which, of course, should never have become current here.

This Kwangtung minted silver is badly wanted in the adjoining provinces, and this is evidenced by the large discount. at present prevailing on the notes which were issued at the time of the Revolution, and which have inadequate silver sup- port; this flaw of small silver coin from Hongkong into Kwangtung will therefore be of assistance to the Chinese people.

still remain at a discount in regard to Should the Hongkong fractional money

the necessity for convoking Parliament during 1914, and further that the Con- stitution should be drafted

Wool exports showed a decrease of Assembly elected by the people. £250,000.

IMPENDING STRIKE IN SOUTH AFRICA

INDICATIONS THAT MEN ARE DIVIDED.

JOHANNESBURG, January 8th. The railway was fixed to begin seven o'clock this morning. The

EUROPEAN SERVICE.

THE BALKAN SETTLEMENT

NEGOTIATIONS.

LONDON, January 8th." Unionist official circles do not confirm the report that the conversations between the party leaders on the subject of Home Rule have ended. Liberals affirm that they are continuing without untoward incident, authorities have taken all precaution to that they agree to Mytilene and Chius

and that no adverse factor has arisen.

As an instance of the conflict of opinion

which exists in relation to Home Rule, the Daily Telegraph affirms that there has been no meeting whatever between Mr. Asquith and Mr. Bonar Law. There were conversations between representa tives of the two Parties, but even that attempt to seek a solution failed.

The Daily Chronicle states that Mr. Asquith met Mr. Bonar Law Inst meath, but that there have been no real negotia-

tions,

The Liberals are convinced that the

negotiations will not be opened until after the third passage of the Bill through the House of Commons.

AVIATION IN EGYPT.

AMAZEMENT OF THE NATIVES.

BERLIN, January 7th. In regard to Greece's readiness for the evacuation of South Albania,, the Triple Alliance has informed Sir Edward Grey

preserve order, and the Citizen Defence Force of Pretoria Las been called out. | remaining under Greece, as the Powers The Federation of Trades Unions are unwilling to take them over, and

Italy surrenders the twelve islands of

threatens a general strike in South Africa Turkey is not at present ready. antess a settlement is arrived at by Satur day, but meetings of the men, at Cape- own and Durban, indicate that the the Lodekanesos, as soon as the demands Capetown and Natal workmen are disin-regarding Asia Minor have been accepted elined to strike.

by Turkey with the consent of Great Britain.

A RAID BY TURKİSH SOLDIERS FRUSTRATED.

Rous, January 5th. Unexpected news has come to hand that martial law has beer proclained at Valona

It is now explained that a vessel with 200 Turkish soldiers and six officers arrived on Tuesday evening at Valon

from Constantinople, and intended to land in the night to proclaim. Izzet. Pasha, ex-Minister for War for Turkey as King of Albania. The Provisional Government, with the assistance of the Dutch gendarmerie officers, proceeded to arrest the Turkish troops.

Caino, January th M. Poupre has arrived at Luxur, and has re-started for Wadi Halla. He passed

Izzet Pasha iz Enown to have quitted over Assuan, where tourists gathered on the Constantinople, but it is not known

whether he went aboard ship.

MR. MASTERMAN TO BECOME CABINET MINISTER.

The whole of the

LONDON, January 8th.

removal of the walls being prejudicial in this respect, it has been a positive boon. A. S. WATSON & CO.. To a greater or less degree proportionate to their height and the area o of the enclosed space, the walls must exert an evil influence on the health of the city, for by obstructing the free passage of the winds of heaven they facilitate the development and endur- ance of breeding spots of disease, while they are also to some extent responsible for the cramped and unhealthy lines on which Chinase cities are laid out. Another objection that might be brought forward against their destruction is the fact that the walls, by restricting passage into and out of the city to a few definite points, are unmistakably a fiscal convenience, and facilitate the collection of the octroi and various other levies of a similar nature. the silver pieces and paper money current roofs of the hotels. Even so, and presupposing that the wisdom here, all the Government need do is natives were amazed, as this was the first of China's financiera will never take ber restrict the issue of subsidiary coins until | aeroplane Bight they had seen. beyond the day when every city has an such time as they may become on a parity import tariff of its own and Iovies toll on with the standard coin the dollar. all produce brought to it, the end

There may be a considerable quantity fe covered 300 miles at a speed of 70/1... Under. Secretary of State at the i seems inadequate to the means-Customs of Hongkong ten and twenty cent officers do not usually find it impos. pieces current ie the Canton. province, sible to perform their duties unless but they are badly wanted, and are at a they have the assistance of an earth and brick rampart 30 feet high and occupying several acres of land that might well be put to better use, the more so as many important contres of trade in Chius, not being officially "cities," are even now without walls, yet seem to suffer no fiscal disability from that fact. It is with feelings of regret that we contemplate the passing of relics of a by-gone age, and we have before now raised our voice in protest against the blind and unnecessary icono- clasm of some of the officials of the new school, but we cannot avoid the conclusion that, sooner or later, the walls of the eities of China will go, and that the country will, on the whole, be the gainer by their demolition.

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BIRTH. HEWLETT-On December 28th, 1913, at H.B.M. Consulate, Newchwang, the wife of W. MEYRICK HEWLETT, Of A 200,

DEATH. BANKEL.-On the 8th inst., at the Peak Hospital SUSANNAH, dearly beloved wife of GeoRGE BANKER, of Wuchow, in ber 40th year. The funeral will pass the Monument at 5 p.m. to-day.

[140 Honggong Office: 104, Des your Ron C. LONDON OPMOS: 181, FLEST STREET, E.C.

The Day Press.

Lance Corpl, Pitt, of the B.A.M.C., has reported that he lost an official envelop containing a quantity of National Health Insurance stamps, valued 24 £6 10s. in Peddler Street.

ATEE. M. Poupre has arrived at Wadi Hafía.

miles per hour.

KAID MACLEAN ON A HYDROPLANE.

by

high premium in relation to the paper-Kaid Sir Harry MacLean has started currency at the moment something like for Khartoum on a hydroplane. 35 per cent, or in other words $100 of Canton notes is only equal to, say, $esiy

THE ZABERN AFFAIR. of Hongkong silver sub-coins.

In the circumstances it is not likely that we shall see much Hongkong silver money coming into the Colony from Canton, so that the task of getting the currency of Hongkong into some kind of order should not be very difficult. It is a consum mation devoutly to be wished.".

THE PRIVILEGE OF A "GENTLEMAN."

A fourteen-year-old boy named Frederick Procbundy, described as Fortuguese, was charged before Mr. J. R. Wood at the Magistrany yesterday with plucking leaves and flowers in the Public Gardens, committing damage to the extent of 30 cents. According to the evidence of a Chinese constable, the defendant was warned for picking leaves

It is stated that Mr. C. F. Masterman,.

Home Department, is shortly to enter the Cabinet, This will entail a bye-election,

THE

EGEAN ISLANDS.

BERLIN, January 8th. It is understood that the Triplice have agread to the British proposal that Greece' shall retain Chios and Mitylene.

HONGKONG FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION. :

MONTHLY MEETING.

STRASBURG, January 8th. Herr Mueller, a high Government official at Zebern, testined yesterday that Colonel von Reuter told him be was resolved to prevent the people standing Mr. R. Hancock presided at the usual about, that he would not allow them to Taonthly meeting of the Council of this laugh, and that he would shoot of noses. Association at the R.E. Theatre lust even Enry. Colonel 1 von Reuter conteased to

ing, and he was supported by Mr. Frank Browne, Commander M. B. Baillie- him that machine guns were kept Hamilton R.N. and Captain T. A. readiness during the troubles in Novem Robertson A.Q.D. ber, and said he was obliged to be ready for eventualities.

BRITISH MINISTER AT MEXICO TO BE TRANSFERRED.

GREAT SATISFACTION IN UNITED STATES.

LONDON, January 8th. Sir Lionel Carden, the British Minister

The Porte has up to the present avoided. giving support to Izzet Pasha's candi dature for Albania; Izzet wishes to remain a Turkish General,

The Persian Government expresser satisfaction with the proposed evacuation. of Kaswin by the Cossacks,

LATER.

A company of international troops has been ordered to Alessio on account of troubles amongst the Albanians. Valone has been declared in a state of siege, but this is done merely to prevent a landing. of Young Turks

Izzet Pasha declares that he is not an aspirant for the Throne of Albania, but is ready to command against Greece..

A PRETENDER IN ALBANIA-

WARNINGS TO THE MAHOMMEDANS.

BERLIN, January 7th. Warnings are given by the Press of fermany, Austria and Italy to the Albanian Mahommedans not to support a Pretender.

TURKISH AMBASSADORIAL

CHANGES.

BERLIN, January 7th. The Turkish Ambassador to Berlin, Mahaiud Mukhtar Pusha, has been offered an army inspectorate, and is preparing to leave Berlin. As his successor, Rifaad, the Ambassador at Paris, is mentioned.

GERMAN RAILWAY AGREEMENTS.

The rail

CHINA AND A QUID PRO QUO,

PEKING, Juuary 1st. HongeÒNG, Janvany 9rn, 1914,

The German Railway Agreement, which Mr. Eager (Hon. Sec) reported that was signed yesterday, is based on the AMONG the iconoclastic proposals that

although four letters had been sent since Kiaochow Convention of 1898, accompanied the inauguration of the Repub-

September to the Shanghai Football way from Kaomi touches Ichowfu, an

lic, one of the most prominent was the

Association, re the proposed inter-port important commercial centre, and Yihsien match, no reply had been received. It was where there is coal and, possibly other scheme for the abolition of city walls, and,

mentioned that probably the B.F.A. were minerals, and terminates at Hanchwang, although very little has been done to

now touring in Japan, but it was decided centre for cereals situated at the meet- to wire, asking for information as to ing of the Grand Cenal and the Tientsin- forward it, the idea will probably germinate

whether or not the Northern Association will be about 180 miles

Pukow railway. The length of the line and in due course bear fruit in the crowded.

team could be expected to fulfil the The other railway from Tsinanfu, the cities that feel themselves cramped within

engagement

The Army F.A. and the Royal Navy River by means of the bridge on the Tien- capital of Shantung, crosses the Yellow these medieval ramparts. The city walls of

and flowers in the Gardens, whereupon heat Mexico, is being transferred from Football Association at Home were The water return for January 1st issued used bad language towards the lutong, who Mexico to Rio de Janeiro. It is expressly recessary for their Association to be traverses the rich cotton district of Tientsin, of course, vanished several years

reported as having intimated that it was tein-Pukow line in that city and then ago in the course of the Boxer campaign, in the reservoirs on the island, as com-

yesterday shows 500.10 millions of gallons arrested bin. The defendant alleged that explained that it is only a transfer, and directly represented on

the Referees. Shantung and the cercal districts of

Chibli. and it would puzzle over & Chiness professor pared with 288.47 millions on the corres children who were with him. They had

the lukong teased.

It will join the Peking-Hankow some Portuguese that Sir Lionel Carden has not been being run up" for misconduct. They and Weibwei to be decided later by China.

Board when ever Army or Navy men were

railway at point between Shantelfu of geomanor to discover in what way that ponding date last year, while the Kow-

recalled.

further insisted that their representatives city has suffered damage by their destruc-loon gravitation reservoir

some words, and then the lukong used. contained him roughly, and arrested him. The

should he Commissioned Officers, and it The Chinese Government has agreed tion. In Shanghai, again, the work of 329.30 millions of gallors as compared lukong said he had to greb the boy's coat. tion in the United States

The change has caused great satisfac was unanimously agreed to depute Com that there shall be a German manager, mander Baillie Hamilton BN and Chief accountant-and-traffic-superinten demolition is in progress, and will probably with 243.30 millions last year.

he would have escaped." The

Lieutenant E. K. Jenkins D.CL.I. for dent of each railway.. soon be completed, but if there is one place.

Reuter learns that Sir Lionel Carden's this service at Hongkong.

In view of China's agreement regarding A young Englishwoman went to the Portuguese girls tried to grab him away. where city walls are an anachronism, it is Yokohama City Office on December 20th

Inspector Fenton fold the Magistrate transfer will not take place for some had joined the Association, the latest were laid down in the Convention of 1898. Mr. Eager reported that further Clubs extensions beyond those lines which Shanghai, where by far the larger portion and applied for a licence as a Geisha.

that the defendant was very impertinent

Germany forgoes certain rights enum- affiliations coming from H.M.S.'a

in of the population lives outside the walls, This is the first time in Yokohama that a

erated at the Police Station, and said the police

Almerity, Ribble, Kennel, Jed, Chelmer, China's prestige. Surveying has not yet New Yonx, January Sih.

the Convention affecting which consequently are to a large extent foreign woman has received sucb had no right to arrest him, as he was

Welland, and Triumph, Mr. Marling, a Councillor in the Em useless for defence even against Chinese licence. Her Geisha name is Lina and a “gentleman."

The question of raising a Benevolent gan Germany is placing the conces The told the defendantbassy at Constantinople, is mentioned as Fund in connection with the Associations groups, who will submit contracts to sions before various German financial pirates, while they are a great obstacle to she will appear in tea houses in Kana- that the polico had a right to arrest any

work was well discussed, No hasty free communication, as well as, in some gawa district. She passed the examina- body. His Worship ordered the boy's

the probable successor to Sir Lionel decision was come to it being decided to China, Germany handing over the covers, discharge. degresja menace to public health. That tion for samisen and dancing.

place the matter on the agenda for the sons to the group whose contract China

accepis-Reuter. next meeting.

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