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TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENOT.].

THE LOST H.A.L. STEAMER

ACILIA."

BODIES AND WRECKAGE FOUND.

HAMBURG, January 18th. The bodies of two of the crew and some wreckage of the deilia, have been found in the Straits of Magellan. Indiana say.

a big ship sank in the vicinity.

Local

[“ DER OSTASIATISCHER LLOYD”.

| SERVICE.]

CHINA SERVICE. REBEL LEADERS IN MANCHURIA

PEKINO, January 17th. The Tutuh at Mudken reports that Chen Chi Mei and Ma Chun Wu remain in Manchuria, claiming the privilege under the protection of Foreign Powere, and that they are trying to instigate the THE BRITISH MILITARY STORES Manchuria soldiery against the Govern-

SCANDAL...

ment. In reply the President advised the Tutuh to carefully watch the doings of these rebels.

LONDON, January 18th. The prosecution of sixteen defendants alleged to be concerned in corrupt prio tions in connection with Army Cantoon. supplies, has been opened at Bow Street Police Court-

They are charged with conspiring to give and receive corrupt commissions as between Army officers and Lipton's Ltd.

THE HOSTILITY TO:HSIUNG

HSI LING.

PEKING, January 17th. The Peking Daily News reports the possibility of Hsiung Hai Ling being dimproved from the post of Minister, of

The defendant Officers are Quarter-Finance, but denies that he will also masters Hon. Lieutenants Armstrong resign the Premiership. (Norfolits) Johnson (Lancasters), Burns The Conference on Finnucial Affairs (8th Hussars), Kelly (Leinsters) and will take place to-morrow, Hsiung Hsi Quartermasters. Hon. Captains Mitchell

Ling taking the chair. The Conference (Devons), and Quarrel (Suffolks), Staff-

will consist of representatives from all Sorgt.-Major Thomas Milward (A.S.C.),

the Provinces. and Sorgt.-Major G. P. Bennett (West Ridings) and tho civilians consist of om- ployes of Liptons, Ltd., including Mr. Causfeld, the general manager.

LAUNCH OF AN AUSTRIAN DREADNOUGHT,

FIUME, January 18th. The fourth Austrian Dreadnought has been launched and christered Szent

Istoon.

ILLNESS OF CANADA'S GRAND

OLD MAN." !

LONDON, January 17th Lord Strathcona is ill, and much anxiety is felt,

AFTER MANY DAYS.

A Chinese has been arrested in Wanchai by the police on a charge of being con cerued in the murder of a nian named Sze To Chi, who was murdered in a brutal tanner at Shuukiwau nearly two yearS amu.

The man was stabbed through the chest, ia body hacked with a chopper, and then thrown over a fence into the soapworks at Shaukiwan. The defendant is alleged to be a clansman of the decoated.

ASSOCIATION LEAGUE FOOTBALL,

ROYAL ENGINEERS BEAT HONGKONG CLUB.

The Royal Engineers improved their position in the Hongkong League on Saturday by gaining the two points at issue in their match with the Club by the only goal scored. The civilians were not by any means at full strength, and failed to show that splendid all-round form displayed in the last encounter with the L.E. but they fought pluckily, and be it said, with but little

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EUROPEAN SERVICE.

THE TURCO.GREEK DISPUTE.

BERLIS, JAN. 16TH. The Triple Alliance's exposition of the insular question was well received in London, as affording a basis for a European concert. The Triple Alliance is prepared to allow the Greeks to effect the evacuation of Southern Albania by stages. GENERAL v. LIMAN'S POSITION.

BERLIN, JAN. 16TH.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JANUARY 19TH, 1914.

best.

RANDOM REFLECTIONS.

Some people are hora grumblers. During the week I have heard remarks, used in a complaining tone, on the fact that the atmosphere is too warm for the time of year. Those who grumble in this warm way are surely not worried with an imagination which yearns for sunlight and colours. When the sun reflects ita warm rays eastern cities, are at their vivid colours and general cosmopolitan They resemble those pictures of animation peculiar to the East, which we have read about at Home and longed to witness. When the weather is dull Victoria is equally drab. When the sky is cloudless and the sun glistens upon everything it is a city of delight; wonder ful colours mingle themselves into one big moving picture, and you can look down from your verandab and feast the eyes for hours. Maintaining its present gentle warmth, the sun can remain in this happy mood for quite a long time, and I for one shall not grumble.

"RACING NOTES,

17TH JANUARY

BELILIOS PUBLIC SCHOOL PRIZE-DAY.

scholars by Lady May, who was accora Panied by Miss May. The Director of Education (Mr. E. A. Irving) was pre-

scnt.

INTIMATIONS

GOODS.

With the closing of the entries this

The annual distribution of prizes at the RACES afternoon, interest in the forthcoming Belilios Public School took place on Jockey Club races begins to be centred in Saturday morning on the School premises, real carnest. A delightful morning, the awards being handed to the successful bright and cheery, drew a large crowd of spectators to the paddock to witness the early morning training Most of the

was further distinguished by the presence Jockey Club were there, and the gathering

The Headmistress (Mrs. Tutcher) pre of H.E. The Governor, Lady May and sented her annual report, which stried Miss May. Others of note included the that the attendance for the past year was veteran patron of the local turf, Sir Paul the largest on record--an average of $75 Chater, the Hon. Mr. D. Landale, Major as against 491 in 1912. The maximum Dickinson, Mr. H. P. White, Mr. and enrolment was 504 in March and the Mrs. T. Maitland. All galloping was number of attendances

Fees was. 380. done on the outside course, which was amounted to $6,051, an increase of $1,418 fast. Attention centred, as usual, on the over last year. The fees were raised in performances of the Derby Gritins.

In September last from $1 to $2 per mondi, this group, unquestionably, Mr. Soares but this attendance has not been affected. holds pride of place with his couple of The now wing, which will accommodate

L's up to this stage. The high- 320 children, was opened on Of the many visitors who come to Ilong

December kong perhaps the most interesting is the priced Banjo is in fine tune and Polka 18th, by the Director of Education, o American; he is also the one who is more reeled off his mile and a quarter in the the twentieth anniversary of the opening gou nevyurprised than the others for suite acceptable time of 2.87 29; but it of the old school

Tt consists of eight from the land of big things, to judge by was the last halves that called forth so class-rooms with lavatories, store-rooms Sach an offer could not be made if there was his ejaculations during a tour of the much comment among their admirers this teachers' rooms and caretaker's quarters. city, expects to end us plodding away morning Violini (same owner), who The space, hetween the old and new build- in u collection of hute and wooden went off so disappointingly during theings forms an excellent playing ground, ask is your inspection,

the slightest doubt about our Goods. All we shanties of the backwoods type. Το gray-looking, but gleaming white, and since and gave to-day a really remarkable taught English games, to which they taks discover huge buildings, not dull and gymkhana season, has picked up nicely and the children are being systematically bearing architectural adornments, is to him a real eye-opener, its a real fine performance. He joined some twenty very readily. Part of the play-ground is city you've rot here anyway," he remarks, lengths behind in a pow of three with cornered in, and is most useful in rainy That coming from a gentleman very Mr. Gresson's moant leading, the trio, weather, while another part has be prone to compare things in an unfavour able light to what he he bas left in his leaders by this time had gained an

He was hard held by the "boy"; the formed into a school garden. Up to last own country, ie genuine enough. There

year the school had been divided into an are still plenty of people who are not advantage of from 70 to 80 yards. In English side and a Chinese side, but this aware that Hongkong boasts of a real the home straight Violini was given the distinction live city...

has been abolished and Sir William Ramsay, at spelling others and passed the post with two lengthe side by side with Chinese, more time being reins and he literally ran away from the English is taught over the whole school, reform: meeting at the St. Bridge's to spare. His last half mile was covered devoted to English each succeeding year, Institute, E.C. last month, said he thought it was a pity that we had not from in 1.06. Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's last year's until in the three upper classes English MAPPIN&WEBB,

the beginning adopted the Chinese system Derby winner cantered a mile; ho has alone is taught. Three students entered- of writing instead of our own.

The Chinese did not spell: they used symbols none of his grand form of a year ago for the junior Oxford certificate and which conveyed ideas. language had the great advantage that it with very light weight in the saddle one, Lai Po Yuk, with dissinetion in The Chinese . Stabb's Derby griffin went very well three for the preliminary and all passed, any spelt language. It went straight honours has yet to please his supporters, could be read much more quickly than Mr. John Peel's candidate for classic from the symbol to the brain as an idea." while Mr. Kaduorie is reported. I wonder what Sir William Ramsay possess "a dark horse" in his stud The really knows about the Chinese language! more notable time to-day were:-

It would be interesting to know what- Russia has declared officially her satisfac- the Central and Provincial Governments tion with the regulating of General of China spend every year on telegon Liman's position, and that the Pan-Slavist

In a country of China's dimensions one demand for a withdrawal of the Military Mission is untenable.

ISSUE OF PRUSSIAN TREASURY

DEBENTURES.

can appreciate the reason for a greater Germaniunications than obtains in smaller use of the telegraph, for official com- countries, where the postal service serves the purpose as a general but

BERLIN, JAN. Lörн, Prussia is issuing Treasury Debentures to the amount of 400 million Marks, bear ing 4 per cent interest, redeemable in 60

years,

THE SOUTH AFRICAN STRIKE.

LONDON, JAN. 16TH.

nient

|

DERBY GRIFFINS

to

Polkalini (bcy), 13m., 38, 1.15, 1.623, 2.27, Sir Paul's chestunt, 13m., 36, 1.144, 1.50,

2.57 2-0 last quarter 30-2-5.

Mr. Stabb's grey, Lim.,

224, 2.55; last quarter. 31,.

1.10,

2.201, 2:2 last quarter 32 John Peel's grey, 14m., 37 3-5, 1.11; 1.46,

2.51 4-5, 3.803-5. Banjolini, -5 3,0 30 5-5, 9.021-5, 2.411,

3.10, 3.624, 4.23, last quarter 30. Sir Paul's hay, pr., 30, 1.14 3-5, 1.53, 2:29 1-5, 3.00; last quarter 30 4-à-

OLD PONIES,

Donald Dhu, 14, last quarter 33 dead: Flock (boy), Im, 37, 1.13. 1.473, 2.18; President (boy), m., 38 9-5, 1.14, 1.49,

last quarter 314

2.92, 2.53, 3.27; last quarter. 32.

Traff (boy), Im., 30, 1.10, 1.532-5, 2.30, Mahratta Chief (boy), 1m., 2.25.

3.07, 3.37 last quarter 30. Red Cloud (boy) went 14m. Fijian Chief, im., 41, 1.20, 1.37, 2.261; Violini, im., 36, 1.12, 1.16, 218; last

last quarter 31)

amazing feature of Chirese oficial telegrams is that about thousand words are employed to convey an idea that a European would express in a dozen, especially when verbosity is penalised by often wondered whether the Chinese telegraph charges. Moreover, I have reader finds the same difficulty in dis the European reader invariably does. covering the point of the message that My doubts are resolved by a circular telegram recently sued by the Govern

to the demanding conciseness in telegraphic provincial authorities dispatches. The circular complains that the Government receives great. numbers oial authorities, most of them being of of telegrams every day from the provin formidable length." and the circular naively states:it is all very well for the provincial authorities to offer sound and useful counsels to the Government. but this custom of verbosity is infectious, and it is becoming more and more Accord-pronounced every day. It often happens that we read many messages, page after page, and we are unable to catch the drift: of the central idea the aender desires to That has been my experience, too. An amazing waste of public money is involved, to say nothing of the incon Mr. Brution's dun, 1., 2.224.

1.54, 2.98 2-5, 3.01; last quarter 33 venience it must cause to the businessSir Paul's Navy Cupper grey in com- community by having the lines mono- polised by all this verbiage:"

The strike in South Africa is likely to subside in consequence of the argest of the labour leaders yesterday at Johannesburg,

The extraordinary measures taken by Sir Louis Botha and his enormous levy of troops make a great impression. ing to the Daily Mail, this was done in view of an intention on the part of the strikers to declare a Republic.

THE CZAR AND THE GERMAN MILITARY MISSION IN

TURKEY...

right through the game. Kelly scored what proved to be the only goal of the game about midway through the first half after some good work by Lewis on the soldiers' right. Later the Engineers scored two more, but both wore disallowed owing to palpable infringe ments. The civilians' front rank made a few tentativo incursions into “foreign " territory-in more senses than one-but Coxon and Morrish deal with them with expressed to the German Ambassador his

cut any great difficulty.

BERLIN, Jaunery 17th. At the New Year's Audience the Czar

convey,

The welfare of the statues ir Statue Square remains a matter which worries sand have been laid down, no doubt with me. During the week, it is true, tar and

quarter 39

SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS.

Mr. Lowe's dun, im., 33, 1.13, 1.48, 2.20; Messrs. Lowder and Bird's bay, u., 39,

last quarter 32

Valsalini (bos), 1, 41, 1.19. 1.50, 2.35,

1.18, 152; last quarter 33.

Mr. Bratton's Navy Cupper, m., 2.10

3.16), 8.48; last quarter 33. Mr. H. Humphreys' sub., 14m., 41, 1.18,

pany with a spotted grey, Im., 34, 1.10), 1.45, 2.163.

Mr. Kadoorie's bay, 11m 35, 1.16, 153,

3.291, 3.02; last quarter 32. Paul's nutmeg groy, 1m., 35, 1.10, 1.46, 2.29, 2.50.

Sir

Chinese

Lady May was presented with a beautiful! After the distribution of the prizes.

bouquet of chrysanthemums by a small Chinese girl.

THE FAMINE IN NORTHERN JAPAN,

The Japanese Consul-General kindly coniunicates to us the following official

and

report on this subject:-

"On account of inundation famine since last summer, the crops in tight, Prefectures in the North-Bast of shima, Iwate, Yamagata, Aomori a

Japan (Niigata, Saitama, Miyagi. Fukn Akita) and the Hokkaido were reduced from 95 to 95 per cent., aud the poor.

people are suffering most A donation the help of 2,300,000 Yen from the from the Imperial Family together with National Treasury, and 5. Joan of 8,000,000 Yen from the Government taral Offices are not sparing efforts for afford great help, while the local Profee-

rendering assistance."

THE BRITISH ADMIRALTY AND PORT FORTIFICATION.

It will be interesting to the Crown contemporary, to learn that it has been Colonies in the Far, East, says a London

distant date the Admiralty will take over practically decided that at no very from the War Office the control of the fortifications guarding our ports and naval bases at home and abroad. These. are at present manned by the Royal Garrison Artillery, and it is believed either that this force will be taken over

(with the exception of the mountain the Navy, or that new conditions of ser batteries and a few other companies) by.

Garrison will, without wholly the Royal Marines.

OUR CONFIDENCE JUSTIFIED. Wa undertake to refind the Cost of any Artiola if any of our Custeiners are not satisfied, B.S we know how excellent our Goods are,

H.

RUTTONJEE

& SON,

WINE AND PROVISION MERCHANTS.

LIMITED.

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NEW CONSIGNMENTS

STERLING SILVER WARE.

PRINCE'S

PLATE

(GUARANTEED FOR 30 YEARS)

CUTLERY

From the

SOLE AGENTS:

CHS. J. GAUPP

& CO.,

ALEXANDRA

BUILDINGS

CHATER ROAD

CALDBECK,

Lalf Cope was given plenty to do in the question of, the German Military Mission instance the ways and means adopted John Peel's chestnut, m., 1.04; finished losing its individuality, be merged into

In the secrd satisfaction with the settlement of the the object of defending Royalty against Mr. Friesland's buy, 14m., 307 1.15, 1.55, Con Artister down under which the MACGREGOR&C..

home team's goal, and be accomplished

THE SITUATION IN SOUTH-EAST EUROPE.

all possible very effectively. On two or to Turkey. tliree occasions. the Club forwards managed to work into dangerous pusi. tions, but there was no finish to their efforts. Indeed this was the one great fault noticeable in the Club's display. The game was watched by a very large crowd of spectators..

CRICKET..

POLICE 1. AN ARMY XJ,

Played at Happy Valler on Saturday: Scores:--

POLI

K. McLennan, o Hewitt. b Farmer..... 21

C: Goucher, run out.

G. R. Sayer, 4.b.w., b Farmer

Honkere Babbage, b Farmer

W. Kent, e Cooper Hunt, Farmer... 0

E. Kelly, Heath

f

A Grimmett, e Downs, b Robinzon

8

T. King, not out

29

W. Pitt, e Austin, Heath

26

C. F. Alexander, Farmer

A. J. Taylor, b Heath

Fistras

21

Total

180.

ARMY.

Capt. Farmer, e Taylor, b Kent

1

Rev. Cooper Hunt, b Kelly

9

Major Davey, b Kent

0

Capt. Robinson, Kent

Capt. Greenfield, st. Pitt, Kelly

Lisut. Heath, holly....

Lieut. Austin, e Saver, b. Kent

Q. S. Babbage, b Kent

S. M. Hewitt, e Grimmett, b Kelly

Pr. Inglofield, not out

Pr. Downs, st. Pitt) & Kelly

Extras

Total

33

BERLIN, January 17th.] The dispatch of European men-of-war and troops has been proposed by the Great Powers.

KRUPP'S AND THE DUTCH OFFICERS..

BERLIN, January 17th. The assertion made in the Dutch Cham- her to the effect that Dutch officers had accepted excessive hospitality on the part of Krupp's at Essen has been proved unfounded the officers received neither increases of pay nor any other advantages.

MISCHIEVOUS RUMOURS OFFICIALLY CONTRADICTED.

BELLIN, January 17th. Ruinours published by the Vossische Gazette of Berlin regarding a pending Cabinet cris's and the expected dismissal of the Chancellor Herr v. Bethmann, the Foreigu Secretary Herr v. Jagow and the Under-Secretary of State, Herr Zimmer. mann, have evoked a prompt official denial.

A report appearing in other papers that Herr v. Bethmann has fallen sick is also faise.

the dust nuisance, but in

this

2.29, 3.02; last quarter 83.

strong...

B.

were crudely Chinese. Sand was heaped- around the base of several statues, upon Mr. Kadoorie chestnut, lim., 42, 1.23, 2.01; which the labourers squatted as chow - 2.56, 3.10 2-5; last quarter 32. time, and on other occasions children. found the sand heaps most convenient places for playing pranks... On several and I was shocked to find Queen Mary days the Square resembled a play-ground,

A CURE FOR MAL DE MER.

being utilised as the wickets in a kiddies' There are possibly many who are slaves cricket match, and the base of King

to mal de oer when they undergo a yoy George a sort of spectators gallery. It age at sea, and who may have read of is to be hoped that the cou-wehs which some wonderful cures for the distressing cling to the features of the respective feeling. The latest which appears in a monarchs prevented their witnessing London paper, is from Ilfracombe, the these disloyal happenings. And the writer briefly tendering a suggestion in weds still remain and wax fat at the the following form:Sir, My attention bise of each statue. The sertral figure, that of the late Queen Victoria, is the only to a guard of railings. The others wait statue which cannot be desecrated, thanks patiently for similar sympathy.

1057.

RODERICK RANDOM.

having been drawn to a case of death (locally attributed to sea sickness), “I ly known that an opium plaster placed think that possibly it may not be general.

on the pit of the stomach will save all

discomfort..

PERTUSSIN

Is a harmless and eficient romedy against all diseases of the respiratory

organa, especially WHOOPING COUGH, CATARRH OF LARYNX, ACUTE AND CHRONIC BRONCHIAL CATARRH, ASTHMA, &, which bas been recognised ninequalled by the highest authorities. Also the AFFECTIONS OF THE LUNGS will be greatly relieved by the use of it.

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THE MEDICAL HALL,

HONGKONG.

INDEMNITY CLAIMS.

(ESTABLISHED 1864).

NEW ARRIVALS

SOME POSING FIGURES.

PEKING, January 13th, The Chinese papers report that the Waichiaupu has received from the Diplo matie Corps the following claims in respect of damage suffered by foreigners IN during the revolution of 1911:

Germany, 9,020,000. France $8,627,000. Bussia $2,180,000. Great Britain $1,48,000. Amorica $1,177,000. Belgium $580,000. Denmark $460,000. Austria-Hungary $440,000.

Japan, for losses at Peking and Tsinan-

fu only, $439,000.

Italy $200,000.

Holland $68,000.

Spain $10,000.

HONGKONG

B. E. WHISKIES,

JAMESON'S 3 STARS

IRISH WHISKY,

(Bearing the Registered · Label-the

only sure test of a Genuine Article).

The clairs total slightly Cover $23,517,000. The matter is still under discussion, and the Walchisopu hopes to obtain some reductions, especially in the case of Germany and France, while it is expected that Japan's

claims will eventually reach £2,000,000 of the Quintuple Loan is set aside for payment of these claims CLUB CIGARETTES.

Reuter.

an enormous sum.

THE PLAY: YOU WILL GO TO TWICE,"

THE IDOL'S EYE

CITY HALL FEBRUARY 12TH, 13TH AND 19TH. Hongkong, 3th January, 1916

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and

These have been obtainable in Hongkong for a few months only they are too

well-known to require enlogy.

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