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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1rm, 1914,

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THE JAPANESE BRIBERY

SCANDALS,

TOKYO, February 11th. Mr. Pooley is still in jail and arrests of suspects are still being made.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

THE POLITICAL AGITATION IN

JAPAN.

INFURIATED CROWD ATTEMPTS TO BREAK PARLIAMENT GATES.

(THROUGH REUTER'S, AGENCY.]

THE EASTERN EUROPE

DIFFICULTIES, .

LONDON, February 11th, It has transpired that while accepting generally Great Britain's draft of the

MARINE COURT. CASES.

Several cases were down for hearing before. Commander Basil Taylor at the Marine Court yesterday.

A FREQUENT PRACTICE. The Master of the str. Hoi To Was

RUGBY FOOTBALL

THE FORTHCOMING RACE MEETING.

TRAINING NOTES.

CLUB AGAIN TOO GOOD FOR THE NAVY.

As the result of the usual vigorousgame between the Navy and the Hongkong

WEDNESDAY, February 11th. Club the latter won their second contest

The Valley assumed all the outward in the Shield Competition at Happy Valley yesterday, in a surprisingly comwhen record gathering of stewards, appearance of race week this morning fortable manner. *

charged with failing to report the arrival of the steam-launch Hui Foo on divers dates between June 1st, 1013, and January 31st, 1014. In connection with tlie str. The game opened with a series of for officials, owners, jockeys and the public. assembled within the enclosure to follow communication to be addressed to Athens Hot To he was summoned for leaving the ward rushes and tussles, the ball being the grand gallops put up by some of the

has

Colony without a clearance on or about the 3rd inst., and also failing to pay the prescribed light dues on the arrival of the steamship on the ith inst.

and Constantinople, the Triplice

kept at the feet all the time. There were repeated attempts to rush the ball over trants for the great events of the meet- opened the question of eventual measures

by both packs. but being about equally ing. As usual, Sir Henry and Lady May

present, besides a jnatched, so far.as pushing and bustlingere

number of to enforce the decision of the Powers. Should they await the Turkish and Greek Mr. Lenfesty, a clerk in the Harbour was concerned, the weight was singularly military and civil officials.

The morning broke fine and clear and replies, it appears that there is resaon Office, said that the Hot To had been run-even-little beading of any account was

ning to Au Tau regularly, and in reply to a made. The Club opened the scoring when there was a crispness in the atmosphere. to doubt Germany's willingness to parti leitor the owner said that the steamship least expected, and because the Navy did that added zest to the early outing. The Tokro, February 11th In tas Diet thus vote of "rio confidance" sipate in such measures. A bitch is the had been running regularly between not realise the turn of events the points ponies were out later than usual and this in the Government was defeated by 205 threatened, as it is unlikely that Greco Canton and Hongkong since June, having en ontained in a very simple manner. fact gave an opportunity to the late made 150 trips in six months. No report Near the 25 line Rouse emerged from a arrivale to witness the splendid form voles to 109. Simultaneously a great anti-will be willing to evacuate Albania unless

had reached the office in respect of themcice of forwards and swerved away and displayed by the leading Derby com- the Islands travelling of the launch.

then inwards in an endeavour to make petitors. Sir Paul Chater's Jewel Aster Government mesting, regarding which peaceful possession of

Mr. R. F. C. Master, on behalf of the all the points secure. He was held up was the first to appear. With Mr. Vida much anxiety was felt, was held in asigned to her is effectually guaranteed. defendant, said he would not deny that he right on the line, but Murdock was in the saddle he sequitted himself to the had acted very stupidly, but he submitted handy, and taking the ball out of Rouse's satisfaction of his admirers when he went that what he had done was not done with hands, struggled through and placed it the full Derby distance of 1 milos any intention of defrauding the Revenue behind. Rouse had no difficulty in in in 3.28 4-3, last quarter 31.It was authorities. All the necessary dues would proving the total. After this the Nay popularly believed that Jewel Aster could be paid which should have been paid, and forwards, ignoring their backs, relied on only accomplish one mile at a fast pacs, he left the matter in the hands of the their strength and dash to such an extent being the hard puller that he is; but Magistrate.

that by sheer force they pushed the trained as he has been by one who, from Club back to their own line. Just when being a prophet, is now regarded as the they seemed possible scorers: Maltby, the high priest of the local turf, Jewel Aster Club's new full-back, picked up eleverly may prove to be the crack of his stable and gained twenty yards before being pushed into touch.

by next week. In a surprising

Hibiya Park, where immense crowds gathered, as well as in the vicinity of Parliament and the Navy Department offices. There were fully 25,000 in the streets. All were ominously silent while! awaiting the result of the vote on the resolution of no confidence.

During the debate a bont of fisticuffs took place on the floor of the House between Constitutionalists and Nation- alists. One Nationalist was carried out unconscious.

LATER.

GREAT NOVELIST'S ROMANCE.

LowDox, February 11th. Mr. Thomas Hardy, M., the famous "Wessex" novelist, las married he Secretary, Miss Dugdale

SERIOUS ILLNESS OF LORD MINTO.

LONDON, February 11th. Lord Minto has sufered a serious

and anxiety is felt.

CRICKET IN SOUTH AFRICA.

DURBAN, February 11th. Natal beat Marylebone by four wickets.. attempt was made to break the Parlia. This is the first defeat sustained by the men: gales, The disturbances in the M.C.C.. on their present tour. evening were growing in intensity.

When the crowd board the result of the vote, there was a violent-outburst.

Au

In the conflict between the mob and the police four-persons were wounded by swords.

The mob subsequently began to disperse, apparently being overawed by the calling out of troops.

The Budget Committee struck out £4,500,000, intended to replenish the Naval Fund.

NEW ZEALAND AND DEFENCE QUESTIONS,

THE PACIFIC. THE STORM-CENTRE OF THE

FUTURE.

WELLINGTON, February 11th The Prime Minister of New Zealand, speaking at Tearoha, said the Govern ment had asked the Home authorities to

comply with the 1909 agreement and give New Zealand two cruisers of the Bristol elaas within eighteen months. New Zealand would then pay another £50,000 a year. No reply had been received yet If something were not done, it would be the duty of the New Zealand Government to ask Parliament for authority to build at least one cruiser in a British shipyard. It was about time that New Zealand

"DEN OSTASIATISCHER LLOYD)" SERVICE]

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CHINA SERVICE.

THE CURRENCY LOAN.

PERING, February 11th. Yuan Shib-kai intends appointing Chou Hsu Hsi to negotiate with the Quintuple Loan Syndicate for the Loan in connection with the new Coinage

System.

THE POLITICAL COMMITTEE AND CURRENT QUESTIONS.

PEKING, February 11th. The majority of the Political Com. mittes are in favour of the abolition of the Provincial Assemblies...

majority is also opposed to the abolition of the 12th February ag National Holiday.

F

The Political Committee propose to reduce the membership of the Provincial Committees considerably in the coming process of reb.ganisation.

Commander Taylor said that he had received information that this sort of thing way becoming a common practice with launch owners. What people hoped to gain by avoiding the payment of the dues he could not say.

A fine of $50 or two months imposed in respect of both the steaner and was

the launch.

A MONTIL FOR DIBOBEDIENCE.

A seaman on the s.. Fernley, named Ramon Pardabilia, was charged by the master, Mr. R. C. Appleton, with dis- obeying his orders. He pleaded guilty..

The master said that the man refused to go to the wheel when it was his duty to do so, on the 3rd February, and on the 9th February he refused to put on the hawapipe cover, because it was I fine day. Witness added that there seemed to be a combine among some of the seamen

to force him to pay them off, and thus things had been made most uncomfortable on the ship..

Defendant alleged that the master had treated him badly at Philadelphin and New York, whereupon the Magistrate said

Crown Aster did the mile in 5.31 2-5. He was reported last

INTIMATIONS

RED BLOTCHES

ON LEGS AND ARMS

Spreading Every Day and Getting Worse. Itching Soreness. Could Not Sleep by Night. Gured by Cuticura Soap and Ointment,

24, Mount St., Tymouth, Bug---" I had something like little red blotches come qut in uy legs and arms and I kinos take much

notice of ɛ for 1 thought

that it would pass olt Býain, but I found it last overy day i was spreading and ati getting waza do I went at last to the chemist and got „a box of clotosene but it did not do me a bit of good. In fact I had several diferent Eorts but none of thom did

me any good.

"I was getting to feel abs nudasy about it for I could not koop myself from itching pains, it being skin disease that I was suffer- from. I saw your advertisement so 1 thought I would givò it a tria) ·bafore sening a doctor about it and very glad I am to thia's I did for it was the Cuticura Exiles that cured me of it.

It came out an mo Brán lac Botto rel blotcher on my legs and arma and still swood until they got larger causing an tebing soro- atss, and could not sleep by night for it. I tried overal boxes of ointmonts from chomi- ists but they did me no good. After using the C

Cutleura Ointment and. Cutter Soap for about a fortnight I can say I am perfectly cured." (Signed) J. H. Tucket, July 10, 12. Cuticurs Soop and Cutient Ointraent are sold throughout the world. A sample of each with 32- 9kin Boots free from near. ort depot: F. Nowbery & Sons, 27, Charter- house Sq., London: Potter Drag & Chemi Corp., Boston, U. S. A

Teader-faced men should chevò with Cuticum Seap Shaving Stlek. Kaupe frea

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manuer, the Navy defence then went, all to pieces, and the Club put on three tries to be slightly off colour, but if he in quick succession, the scorers

is brought up to racing foria by Tuesday being Gael (two), and Kempthorne. They were next, he will help to make the race for led up to by passing among the backs at the blue ribbon an extremely fast one. top speed, each being scored so wide that In this contest he will find an equal, if the subsequent kicks were very difficult not his superior, in Mr. Sonra Ban- and the failures were excusable. Just jolini, whose gallop this morning main- before the interval the Club should have tains the excellent reputation that preced- scored again. Joseland with a cleared him from Shanghai. His time for the field in front, and racing at full speed, fall Derby course was 3.25 (1.4.p.34-5 suddenly took it into his head

to seconds better than Jewel Aster's), but i appreciably decrease his-speed and look his speed spent itself in the last quarter, back. The Navy players were able to which was covered in 343-5.

His com- return and bring him down. The Club'e parative quarters compet comment for lead of 19 points, at half time was quite the hrst 4 mile the pony took 1:43 to do satisfactory but had the issue been close. Polkalini did "amah" daty for FOR THE RACES Joseland's singular performance would the second half of the Derby distance and have been more conspicuous.

keen in the

Play was more even, and much more thaperoned his speedier companion home past the winning post in 1.82. It is The Navy he is the second half ont un site evident that this pony aess at a fright- ZEISS

PRISM

FIELD GLASSES.

that the charge was not against the the frequent success of their forwards in fally hot pace and will exact from Mr. master, but against defendant himself. the serums, the backs failed badly. On Dalgarno, his rider, all the rein he can The man was ordered to forfeit six days' numerous occasions Brown and Jenkins give hio, almost from the fall of the flag pay, be imprisoned for four weeks with hard labour and also to pay the gaol made openings by cleverly Leating two on Tuesday next. charges out of his wages.

opponents, but so soon as the ball had Mr. Stabb's Kaoshun, of whom high left them, the passing would break dowu.axpectations were formed, does not seem This became so monotonons that the Navy to realize them. Unless he can do better touch-judge expressed bis feelings by in the Derby than his gallop of 3.30 this NEW LIGHT WEIGHT MODELS. throwing down his flag with emphasis.

"THE IDOL'S EYE,"

second Wireless..

The Chiefs did not cuter the fray to-day, nor any from Mr. John Peel's

Following is the caste of the Musical The spectators were highly amused, but morning, he will prove for the owner a "Stunt" in Two Acts by Mr. R. A. Crosse, R., the first performance of which takes place this evening Benjamin Brewster A rich rotired

Canton Merchant...Mr. W. A. HANNIBAL. Arthur Dans ... In love with his daughter Alec Branscombe... Of the Chinese

Capt. C. V. S. SKRIMSHIRE, R.A Maritime Customs

Capt. A. H. K. WATHON, A.S.C.

THE POLITICAL CRISIS IN JAPAN. Sirus G, Whics |

TOKYO, February 11th. The Japanese Diet has rejected a

motion

of want of confidence in the

The

made up its mind how much it could Ministry by 205 against 165 votes. afford to pay for combined naval and

·land defences. He believed the Pacific would be the storm-centre of the future, and they should do all that was possible to ensure naval supremacy in these waters.

motion was an outcome of the Naval

NEW PORTUGUESE MINISTRY.

LISBON, February 11th. Senbor Bernardino Machadu bus com pleted the Coalition Cabinet. Senhor Lima is to be Minister of the Colonies.

THE POLITICAL CRISIS IN SWEDEN,

KING'S CLAIN TO SPEAK WITHOUT ESTRAINT.

STOCKHOL, February 11th.

The Cabinet has resigned owing to slight differences with the King, whipse reply to the peasants deputation in

Peter Bloggs Lai On

Two

¡Mr. V. G. SHITH, Bogus R.G.A. Prospec- Mr. S. L. WEBER,

tors

the touch-judge was a footballer and it was just how he felt. Following an ex- bilirating rush by the Navy forwards, the ball was kicked wildly over the dead- ball line by Maltby, and that saved a certain try.

When Joseland scored again, however, all hope for the Navy was abandoned. It was a brilliant try.

Joseland having to run from half way and thread his way through more than half the Navy team before he finally 28D Bs. D.C.LI.placed the hall behind. Rouse converted, Branscombe's Boy

and the Club thus won handsomely by 2 Mr. R. M. CROSSE, P.Agoals. 3 tries, (19 points), to mil. IF Pal... The Abbot of the How Kwik

It was evident that the Club's players? Monastery Mr. GEO. P. TARMERY.were better trained than the Navy, who, Hang On... His so-called assistant

after quarter of an hour's rall at the Mr. R. G. Munno. commencement of the second half cracked Mr. H. 1. Jovca, up badly. Rouse and Clark again had a Monks of the scandal. Marquis Yamamoto, the Prime Low }

How Kwik

Mr. J. A. Touso. big share in the team's success, while the Minister, thereupon declared that the lui Taw

carry on the good Mr. R. BROWN. backs rarely failed Monastery Lia Fut

Mr. M. F. MeanAY.. work of the forwards as far as it was Ministers would have remained in offices. Andton... A Widow

hamanly possible. even had the vote be passed, as they Patricia

Mrs. Friscis CLARK. Brewster's Daughter have the confidence of H.M. the Emperor,

-Bliss ROBERTBON. Daphne Price ... Her Friend

Mrs. CoPLY MOYLE. Aer A Gardon Party at Mr. Brews ter's House in Surrey.

EUROPEAN SERVICE.

THE SHIPPING DISPUTE

AGREEMENT EXPECTED.

BERLIN, February 10th.

It is expected that the Hamburg- Amerika Linio and the North German Lloyd will come to an agreement.

COLLISION IN THE AIR.

BERLIN, February 10th,

Two flying machines collided at Johan

Ink May

manager.

Misses Main and D. Robertson,

Messrs. Archhut. Ahney Bidra Brown, ones, Murray, Rosser and Young.

THE DOMESTIC SERVANTS PROBLEM.

There are probably very few residents ACT II-The How Kwik Monstery at Shee in Hongkong who would not be glad to

King, Kyang fung, China. GUESTS. Mesdunes Carter, Dobile, Evan-take advantage of a flying visit, were it Jours. Forbes, Hunt. Robertson possible, to the old country, and there and Wenborn

delight in the clean window panes, polished kitchen stoves and everything adducing to rest and ease which we in our exile ascribe to the comforting Mr. John Robertson is the stage afuence of the old-time domestics Mary, For the information of intending Ada and Jane, and, what is more, patrons of the Idol's Eye," the author to see one's morning tea brought in by requests us to explain that the character the delightful vision of a maid in cotton Lai On speaks both grammatical aid and fresh frilled can and to know that "Pidgin

English during the piece. it is brewed by hands of our own land all the shining glory so marked in our native homes. When the bread sauce is all wrong, the souffle burnt and the soup far too salt, how often do we sigh for those attendants of our youth who fulfilled our desires without so much as SILVER BULLS" BEATEN,

a word of advice. These episodes in our life which bring such refreshing memories The dangerous "bull" speculation are little more than dreams, but an

stable.

"We give below this morning's clocked reebird:- Victoria Aster, 14m, last 1, 34, 1.10 1-5, Victorioso (H. Gegg), 1, 352-0, 1.08 4-5,

1.44 4-5, 2.18 2-5; last quarter 31. 3-5.

1.42 1-5, 2.15; last quarter 32 4-5.

Triumph Aster (Vida), m., last 1m., 37 1-5, 1.17, 1.55, 2.30, 3,01 2-5; last quarter 31 2-5.

Candy Kid (Knoll), Im., 41, 1:15, 1.48 1-5,

2.20; last quarter -33 4-5. Somerset (Hickman), m., 36; 1,12 1-5,

1.60, 2.95 9-5, 3.01; last quarter 35 3-5. Royal Rose (Vida), m., Inst 14m., 33,

1.1035, 1.45, 2.17 4-5, 2.50; last quarter 32 1-5;

ole Hop, im., 233-5. 1.11 3-5, 1.47-3-5

9.27 last quarter 303-5. Monarch Dehlia, Im., 34 1-5, 1.08, 1:42,.

2.16; last quarter 34.

Sweet William, m., 34, 1.09; last quarter

35.

Jewel Aster (Vida), 14m,, 35-4-5, 1.10 4-5, 1.47 1-5, 2.23 4-5, 2.57 4-5, 3.28 4-5; last quarter JK

Sweet Rockit (H. Gegg), 14m., 37, 1.34 4-3, 1.50 2-5, 2.25, 2.57 3-5; last quarter 32 3-5.

Conqueror Aster (Vida), 11m., 283-5, 1/2 1:51. 2.27, 3,01 3-5, 3.32; Just quarter 20 2-5,- Kaoshun (Bremner), 1m., 36 4-5, 1.11 2-5, 1.51, 2.98 2-5, 3.05 2-5, 3.38; last quar- ter 20-3-5.

Barjoling (Dalgarno), lim., 33 4-5, 1.06 1-5, 1.43, 2.17 15, 2.50.2-5, 3.25; last quarter 34.3-5. Britannic Dahlia (Vida), 14m... 37 4.5, 1.12, 1.48 1-5, 2-20-4-5, 2.52 4-5; last quarter 31 3-8

regard to the delenco of the country wont nisthal near Bertin. One of the aviatore Grammatical English is used here Lai and birth in a kitchen resplendent with Hatchless Dahlia (H. Gegg) and Gold-

somewhat beyond the Premier's inclina- tions.

It appears that the King has refused to comply with the Cabinet's request to publicly modify his attitude as conveyed

in his recent speech on the defence ques-

was killed.

RETIREMENT OF A COLONIAL GOVERNOR..

BERLIN, February 10th::

The former Governor of German East

On would naturally talk and thing in Chinese..

Pidgin

reserved for his conversations with foreigners.

tion to the deputation of peasants, or to Africa, Herr v Rechenberg, has been which has threatened the silver market opportunity in material form will soon

inform the Cabiner beforehand concern- ing his future public utteranos,

His retired. Majesty refused to be deprived of "the right of speaking to the people without réstraint.

Baron Geer is forming a new Cabinet.

THE REVOLUTION IN HAYTI

ORESTE, February 11th. The President of Hayti, who was captured by the rebels and was to be sent into exile, has escaped to Jamaica. Senor Zamor, the leader of the revolt, has been proclaimed President.

THE PRINCE OF ALBANIA.

BERLIN, February 10th, Prince Wilhelm of Wied has met with best receptions at Vienna and-Rome. He will visit H. H. the Pope for a conference regarding Catfotic Albanians.

Enver Bey is conducting negotiations at Constantinople with M. Radoslaway, It is said that these relate Mahomedan Bulgars only,

tha

finch Dahlin, 1, 363-5, 1.10, 1.43 3-5, Match- 2.19 43; last quarter 86 1-5. kiss Dahlia won. Crown Aster (Vida), in, 29, 1.15, 150, 2.25, 2.59, 0.31 2-5; last quarter 31 3-5, thing Auter, 11m. 34, 1.09 2-5, 1.46 1-5, 2.19, 2.52 1-5; last quarter 33 1-5,

B...

RUROPEAN PLANTER MURDERED.

4 power

6 power

TUROL

TUREX

£5.10.0

5.15.0

6.10.0

8 power TURACT

CHS.

J. GAUPP & CO.,

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.

HONGKONG.

CALDBECK,

131

MACGREGOR&C..

(Established 1864),

JUNORA

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WINE

FUNCRA

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OF

HEALTH

for some years past is now at an end. say be possible in Hongkong to a favoured Messrs. Samuel Montagu & Co. in their few to see not only Mary and Ada bnt weekly report on the market.

Cabled information was received in Jane as well, That Ah Lung, Ah Chow The comparatively all portion of and his tribe should find rivals in the Singapore last week apprising relatives four or five millions sterling of silver held sphere hitherto occupied by them unchat of the tragic death of Mr. F. C. Pauw, in speculation on the 1st January, 1913, lenged is difficult to realise, but the fact manager of Melalap Estate, belonging to the report adds, is now held by a strong remains that in one household, at least Manchester North Borneo Bubber, Ltd., London syndicats and can fairly be they have been forced to resign. A Tenom, B. N. B. No details are yet to regarded as a set off against the heavy Laburnam Villa there are employed an sand, but, it appears that Mr. Pauw was Indian speculative "bear" commitments. English Cook an English Parlour Maid, murdered by coolies last Tuesday. The of which there was none of any conse, and an English Kitchen Vaid. and to intimation was enhled to Singapore by quence in existence at the beginning of enable Hongkong residents to decide Mrs. Pauw, who before her marriage was 1913.

whether their present domestics can be Ethel Darke, daughter of the late Captain improved by importation from home the Darke of Singapore. The bereaved lady LIQUEUR AND COCKTAIL, EMBODIED opportunity exists of witnessing kitchen is in an unfortunate nusition in so far life in the above residence on Saturday the estate is an isolated one about a and Thursday, the 21st and 23th February,day's journey from Jesselton, and the as presented as the Theatre Royal by the nearest white woman is said to be ninety Hongkong Amateur Dramatic Club. miles distant from Melalap..

The relief engendered by more healthy Conditions cannot but conduce, in the long run to a more stable market. Mean while Mexico is unable to feed the United States with ore, and is likely to diminish aupplies of fine silver to this market.

A TONIC WINÉ, “PICK-ME-UP,"

IN ONE BOTTLE.

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