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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 19mm, 1914.

TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS.

DAILY FRESS" EXCLUSIVE SERVICE.] THE JAPANESE NAVAL SCANDAL

BENSATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

Torvo, March 18th.

A sensational development in the Naval Bribery Affair is the announcement that Yoshida, an employe in the arm of Siemens-Schükert, has hanged himself in

The Nichi ich, in a six-eloumn article, doubts the accuracy of the official report that Yoshida committed suicide and say none will deny that by the death of Yoshida the Naval Authorities will gain.

and. many deaths resulted, damago

THE LATEST EARTHQUAKE IN

JAPAN

WIDESPREAD DAMADE.

TOKYO, March 18th,

The earthquake in Akita prefecture on Sunday was a severe one, and widespread damage and many deaths were caused.

(THROUGH LEUTER'S AGENCY.]

THE CASE OF MR. POOLEY,

IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.

LONDON, March 18th.

[THROUGH ABUZEN'S AQINEY.]

THE PARIS POLITICAL TRAGEDY

MODE SENSATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS.KUA

FAB18 March 18th, The newspapers are full of the Calmette, murder The Minister of Justice affirms that the usual criminal proceedings will be taken against Madame Caillaux.

Madame Caillaux informed the Magis trate that she lieard that M. Calmette was about to publish other privato letters She was unable to brook further humilia tion of herself and her husband.

LATER

DER OSTASIATISCHER LLOYD "

SERVICES

CHINA SERVICE. THE REVISION OF CHINA'S CONSTITUTION

DER OSTASIATISCHER LLOYD

SERVICE3

STORMS IN EUROPE

BERLIN, March 17th Telegraphio communications in Europe have been interrupted by severe storms

and many accidents are reported.

THE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL FAMILY

BERLIN, March 17th. The Russian Imperial family go to the Crimea in the Spring

ANGLO-GERMAN BOUNDARY IN

UGANDA.

BERLIN March 17th The Anglo-German Boundary Commis sion in Uganda has completed its task, which is of local importance only and does

THE PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS TO THE

COMMITTER, 2.

PERING, March 18th

The President's inaugural address to The Ministers tried to prevent M. Caillaux from resigning, but the latter day, at the opening of the Committee insisted declaring that his political | formed to revise the Constitution," stated career was ended.

that the Committee had been formed as an organ for the revision of the Constitu- tion and for the promotion of public welfare. The Provisional Constitution was framed by the delegates of the Tutube at Nanking. It had now become neces- sary to amend it, firstly because it was a The police have seized all the papers at provisional ons only, and secondly be M, Calmette's office, and it is reported cause the competence of the Government that they include private letters which had been restricted by it until it was AUSTRIAN POLITICAL CRISIS. M. Cailluus wrote to his wife before unable, to move, This was felt to be a

BERLIN March 17th marriage

hardship by the Fresident and the The affair threatens to develop into representatives of the people, and h

The Austrian Reichsrat has been almost equal political importance with likened it to an unharmonious harp adjourned on account of inability to work, the Dreyfus and Steinheil affairs.

string spoiling good music. A new caused through obstruction on the part M. Calmette

of the

constitution to replace it was a necessity, of the Czechs. The Government, mean- Figaro.

and this proposed alteration would be while, will carry on without Farliament,

Editor

They wore the

Despite extensive police precautions, regarded as of the greatest importance by there were a series of demonstrations the members of the Political Committee, Bir Edward Grey, Secretary of State

against M Caillaux, organised by For Foreign Affairs, in reply to a question Royaliste, in Paris last night with who had been convened to deliberate on pat by the Right Hon. Laurence Hardy, frequent scuffles with the police, resulting the new Constitution. "asid, that Mr. Pooley had made no com in 18 persons being arrested.

plaint regarding his treatment in prison, The Chamber, after an exciting debate either to the Ambassador or to the Consul-resolved to continue the Commission of General at Yokohama. In the absence of inquiry into the Rochette cuise, and invest any complaint from Mr. Pooley or his it with judicial power. Counsel ho had no reason for addressing fans had indirectly brought, pres One of the Figaro's charges was that

sure to bear on the judges to postpone the case of the financier Rochette, thus enabling Rochette to flee the country.

IRELAND A NATION.""

any remonstrance · to the Japanese · Government;

CHINA AND COCAINE.

London, March 18th,

LONDON, March 18th

In the House of Commons Sir J. EMR. REDMOND'S TOAST ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY Roberts called attention to the amount of cocaine which was going to Chine from Great Britain.

Mr. C. H. Roberts, Under Secretary of State for India, replied that he thought legislation was actually being considered presumably with a view to carrying out | the provisions of the Opium Convention.

WHITE WOLF” DEFEATS

GOVERNMENT TROOPS.

PEKING, March 18th.

White Wolf's" brigands defeated the troops at Kingtzee Kwan, in the Province

of Honan, and are now threatening Sinofu the capital of Shepsİ.

At St. Patrick's Day banquet at the Hotel Cecil many messages of congratula- tion were read from America and the Colonies including Cape Town

RUGBY FOOTBALL

HONGKONG CLUB P. OFFICERS OF THE ARMY. AND NAVY.

It is hoped there will be a large attend- suce of spectators on Saturday next, 21st inst., 4.30 pm, to witness the above, the foal game of the season.

The Club are anxious to retain their

unbeaten season's record, and, on the other hand, the Service men are keen to teach them a lesson, so that some stirring should be seen. Something of the keenness of the Scotland v England game—which incidentally adsu takva plave on Saturday at Edinburgh—is sure to be infused into the game. Following are the players:

Chov -G. F. Maltby, A. 8. Kempthor de, J. C. G. Fergusson, A. I. Gaea and A. N. Joseland, Jasper Clark and H. 8. Rouse; A Murdoch J. C. Taylor, C. Woodhead, H, G. Hegarty, J. R atson, JM Walker, H. Whittall and C. W. 0. Mayne,

OFFICERS OF THE ARMY AND NAVY-Sub,

not involve an exchange of territories for Lieut. Addington, R.N. Lieut. Collins, | RA., Lieut. Bagnóli, RA, Sub-Lieut political reasons.

Gronfçil, R.N., and· Lieut. Coltart, R.N.; Lieut. Pym, R.A., and Lieat. · Bingrove, D.C.L.I.; Lieut. Momber, R.E., Lieut. Kellie, R.A. Lieut. Bisdeo, D.C.LI, Lieut. · Batson, D.O.LI, Capt." "Tyrrell, 10th Punjabis, Eng Lieut. Bennett, R.N., Sub-Lient Ferguson, R.N., and Sub-Lieut. Cousins, R.N.

CANTON NOTES,

{FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

March 17th

NEW CURRENCY NOTES,

most tried and most able politicians of the Nation, whose rich experience would

In reply to the telegram of Mr. Wong guide them in providing for the needs of King-fong, the Commissioner sent by the Central Government to examine the China. The Republic was on solid foun- nanose of Ewangting, and Mr. la Sum dations, but the Provisional Constitution in the head of the Government Cash storms, and it was therefore urgently nee suently made in the United States was not able to weather the coming Department, requesting that the currency

necessary to have it redrafted. The Pre of America be sent to Canton, the Peking sident wished the members good luck in Government has consented to issue the their labours, and fervently hoped for a sum of $10,000,000, which will reach consistently good issue for the welfare of Canton in five days' time. These notes China

will replace the old ones, which will be burnt.

Mah Liang, by virtue of his age, then presided over the hat day's meeting. Wang Shi Tung, First Secretary of the Constitution Committee and a representa tive of the Cabinet, then made a speech, and the meeting was brought to a close by cach member bowmg thrice before the *** | national ding.

Mr. John Redmond, the Nationalist leader, proposing the tonst Ireland, a nation," said this would be the last St. Patrick's Day before, the enactment of a great measure of emancipation and justice, which would be law in a few weeks, probably in its present form. The efforts of the Government at conciliation

had met with insult, rejection, and failure. If the Opposition interposed with force it would be met with force The Irish party and the Government were absolutely united.

THE MARCONI SHARE DEAL.

ALLEGATIONS AGAINST LORD MUBRAY.

TRON FOUNDRY FOR TSINGTAO.

BERLIN, March 18th. The Budget Committee of the Reichstag has discussed the Estimates for Klanchow. Admiral v. Tirpitiz explained the project For the establishment of an iron, foundry

Lord Murray attended before the Pears and amelting works at Tsingtao, and said the Admiralty was furnishing information Marcona Committee, and Mr. M. Shear-

LONDON, March 18th.

VOTING FOR THE PRESIDENCY OF THE COMMITTER.

There were 44 members present. Sun Yu Yun was chosen for the Presidency of the Committe, by 10 votes, and Shi Yu received 38 for the post of Vice-President.

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ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL..

THE CLUB LOSE BEMI-FINAL EY ODD GOAL.

After total of 180 minutes play, H.M. 6. Hampshire succeeded in scoring one goal against the Club at Happy Valley yesterday but that solitary point was subcient to dismiss Hongkong from participating in the Shield final

INTIMATIONS

HEADS QUITE BALD WITH RINGWORM

Spread Until Eldest Boy's Head Was Covered with Ugly Patches. Then Younger Boy Had It. Used Cuti- cura Soap and Dintment. Today Have Splendid Heads of Hair.

Queen St, Gillingham. Donet, Eng. --- "Lost mummor my sidest boy caught ring- worn at school and I treated it as the

head mistrem DA visid, but 16′′ qulakly sprand. anill his head was quite cov

Brod wich ERLY

patches, m

found **Then I

to my horror that

the younger boy had it also," "They were" -away from school many months and suf-. fered a great desi and were very restless of night owing to the Itching. Thele.

hoads were now quite bakl and their scalpe a thick mass of scurf.

I then sent for a mop of Cutient Soap and Ointment and after wing * for two days the ecurf began to softony and ufter, dally washing and using. Outicura Ointment now, hair began to appear, and to-day they both have splendid beads of hat. I fatend using Cuticura Ofatment as & ciresalug, as I fool sue. It will prevent a return of this most dreaded disman.. (Signed) Mrs. A. Walters, May 3, 1912.

Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold through- out the world. A sample of each with 32-p. book frou from nearest depots. F. Newbery & Sex, 37, Charterhouse Sq. London: R. Towns & Co. Bydur, N. 9..Wa Lennon, Ltd, Cape Town; Patter Deug & Chem. Car, Bostan, U. BA

Tender-facost mou abould shave with Cuticura Soap Shaving Sticki: Sample freak

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A large crowd aembled to witness the two clubs fighting for the right to oppose the R.G.A. in the forthcoming final. Both sets of contestants had their supporters and the stand was comfortably. full, with the Navy Officers, including the CHS. J. GAUPP Commander-in-Chief, in the majo turnin

as follows, Hamilton Stalker out and lost the toss, the teams lining up The Club players were late in turning

Club-Lope, Long, Barlow Rigden; Larking, Gace, Wilkie, Pennell, Goldenberg.

Martin,

Hampshire Seymour Gander Hayward, Hatch Hooken; St, Croix, Lee, Friend, Farringdon, Randel.

Referee-Mr. A. P. Storrie.

The Clubmon had the advantage of

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GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURE DURING weight and height, and this scenied. capable of carrying them through. FEBRUARY

However, they began with only four for With reference to the telegram from wards, and this was an carly handicap. Hamilton and Stalker were Arm and the Board of Finance at Peking stating ool, and earned many an encouraging that the estimate for the 3rd year will be shout for the way they brought up Friend based on the expenditure of the most and Co. Long and Rigden also defended recent month, the Civil Administrator, the same in a lesser degree. A tale soon AMERICAN WATCHES. and attacked valiantly, and Barlow did in consultation with the Auditor's developed of a useless line of Clab for- Department and the Chief Accountant's werds, and this is the sum and substance Office of Lukwan, has submitted the following report for the information of the Board -

EXPENDITURE DURING FEBRUARY

Department.

Amount, 8390,470.99

Administration

Communications Finance Navy Justice

Education Industry

1,558,00 91,181,69 91,110.08

105,600,90 41,961,25 8,450.00

Sun Yu Yun addressing the assembly laid stress on the fact that the Committee, when compiling the Constitution, should especially consider the conditions and settled yet, but the expenditure of the The Military expenditure has not been peculiarities of China and they should whole province may be estimated at not imitate everything foreign.

"Shi Yü reminded them that the draft

$1,300,003,14,

DEPAYMENT OF LOANS.

At the request of the Auditors' Depart of constitution about to be compiled dident of the Central Government, the

not only mean a revision of the Provi- sional Constitution, but what was re

...

and endeavouring to promote the growing man, K.O., appeared on his behalf.quired was to form a base for the future interest in German industry in China.. Accusations were made by Mr. Colefax,

Information has been published to the

effect that it is intended to establish arou-K.C., and Mr. Upjohn, K.C., on behalf werks in the protectorata of Klanchow with of Mr. Maxse and the Morning Post at first two furnaces. Taingtan bas boon

chosen as the site of the works in preference respectively. The charges centred round

to the place of production, Chinglingshened, the purchase of American Marconi shares bocaise the customs duties and exportation

conditions are more favourable in the pro by Lord Murray himself and for the Party

tectorate and because the Imperial Novel funds. It was also alleged that £20,000 Department have met the company very considerably in regard to granting the of the Party funds was invested in the cessary land and in the taxation question home railways when the Government were The cost of the projected works, which will open on entirely no period for Tsingtau, conducting coal strike, negotiations, which is estimated at about m.10,000,000. The were likely to affect the price of stock. Shantung Railway Co. will issue new shares

FRENCH MINISTERIAL CHANGES.

this amount. The settlement of this matter, and the recently concluded railway ontract, it is stated will mean a most favourable solution of the two most import ant cronomic questions of the German pro tectorate, i... the aron and the railway questions.

THE CATASTROPHE IN THE CAUCASUS

2,000 VICTIMS.

ST. PETF33BURG, March 19th. The victims of the storm numbered about 2,000 The Viceroy of the Caucasus has telegraphed to the faar sppealing to him to relieve the sufferers. About 150 hoats have been sent post haste to Astrakhan.

DUTCH AS A BANIAN DISTRICT OFFICERS

THE HAGUE, March 18th, The Prince of Albania has telegraphed Queen Wilhelmia his appreciation of the ecrvices of the Dutch district officers.

PARIS, March 18th.

permanent. Constitution of China,

The members are nearly all aged men.

EUROPEAN SERVICE.

GERMAN INTERESTS IN CHINA.

BERLIN, March 17th,

The Budget Committee of the Beichstag, on the occasion of passing the Kiautschon estimates, road by H.E. Admiral Tirpitz, commented with satisfaction upon the development of the leased territory.

Herr Zimmermann, Under-Secretary of Stuts at the Foreign Offos," mentioned M. Renault, Minister of the Interior, that President Yuan Shih-kai's govern- has been appointed Finance Minister, M.ment deserved to be treated with con- Malvi, the Commerce Minister, has been fidence. As to the retirement

of the made Minister of the Interior, and M. troops from Peking, the time had not yet Peret, attached to the Ministry for the Interior, has been appointed Minister, of Commerce

UNIONIST VOTE OF CENSURE.

LONDON, March 18th. Mr.Bonar Lay will move a voto of ensure on the Government to-morrow,

SUFFRAGETTES AGAIN

ATTEMPT TO ADDRESS THE KING AND QUEEN,

LONDON, March 18th Suffragettes attempted to address their Majesties the King and Queen at a charity matinee at the Palladium Theatre. Several were ejected. They threw hand- bills from the gallery.

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of the whole match I will be more explicit. The line of forwards was useless because it consisted of two players and AMERICAN HOWARD WATCH. three passengers. It must have given the Cluby supporters the cold shivers to witness the ludicrous and futile attempts: at passing and going forward which the right wing and centre made. Many times" lovely openings came to Wilkie and Gace, and they were as often mulled and wasted, It is hard to have to write down a player who has such scoring ability as has the former, but he himself will probably admit that he had an "off" day. Golden-

always spoiling for a shot. bere was only good because he tried so hard to play up to Fennell, who w

Some of Goldie's runs along the wing were Mally smart, and, to put it briefly, the Hampshire men only needed to watch this left wing Long must be sincerely regretting that Croucher was not operat- ing in the extreme position. Hatch was always going through on his own. Randel was fast but was too well watched by Long. Stalker, usually so careful, came in for one or two checks, and from one of these the sailors scored the only goal of the match. Much will bo said about this free kick so I would like to get my word in now. Stalker went for an opponent about twenty-odd yards from goal, to get the ball. The tar was Yang Chun is a district noted for its moving fast and Stalker, in his eagerness to stop him, reached forward with mineral wealth, but the Civil Administra-shoulder and elbow extended to their tor is deploring the fact that the people utmost. The sailor was kept off, but Mr. are "befooled by the wind and water Storrie, without hesitation, whistled for MACGREGOR&C. foul Undoubtedly the extended arm (i,c., under geomantic influence) and will had been used, and one cannot expect the not allow the mines to be worked. His refers to read a man's mind; he goes on of the district 10 causo an investigation that the free kick was nicely taken, Cope Excellency has instructe the Magistrate what he ac, and this seemed a clear case of holding or pushing. The fact remains to he made and plans to be prepared knocked the ball up to give away a corner, showing the position and the area of the and it came down again to be quickly scrambled into the net. There was a weak attempt at a clearance, and the tars teored. Half time came five minutes The second half was similar to

Par BLENDERS IN THE EAST. ist in general consine, Ponuall

man cannot runs were a feature bit one play five, and, really, Seymour had little to do. A thrill went round when, twelve

Commissioner of Finance of Kwangtung has submitted the following report:—

Foreign Loan to be returned:

during 2nd year, includ- ing interest National Loxi including,

interest

minee

$1,181,872.

5,066,005

MINING IN KWANGTUNG,

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DEAR SIRI Would like to point on to the PW.D. the dangerous state of Shelley Street between Caine Road and Mosque Street

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misjudged a long hot from Randel and the ball dropped into the opon, goal- mouth. However, Long just managed to get to it and clear with an overhead kick never The sailor's backs to safety hesitates to kick out subsequently, when The manœuvre paid, for occasion served.c

come to effect this.

THE GERMAN CHINESE SOCIETY.

BERLIN, March 17th.

I cannot understand why certain roads The German-Chinese Society for the ary well laid out, and looked after, and nothing else was scored, and the Hampshire team will now oppose the big others completely neglected, advancement of economic relations has think it is high time that some useful gunners on the same ground ten daya been duly inaugursted

Amongst the cement concrete repairs were done to herce in the final fight for the trophy, age

Shelley Street and the side path-Yours directors the fullowing are named :— faithfully,

H.E. Baron Mumm,, Governor Truppel,

Messrs Losbell, Gustav Wieler, Borsig,

Urbig and others.

AN UNCONFIRMED REPORT.

BERLIN, March 17th.

The report that Dutch officers had be captured in Albania is unconfirmed.

REDNAXELA

ALICE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.

The Hon'

ol Treasurer of the Alice Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals begs to acknowledge with thanks the following donations to the funds of the hospitals:

Butterfeld & Swire

$100 -Heiss & Co

Sassoon & Co.

E. D. Sassoon & Co

100

JAPANESE AND CHINESE BILLS OF LADING

The Far Eastern Section of the London Chamber of Commerce is investigating the question of the clause in Japanese, and Chinese Bills of Lading by which one shilling per scale ton extra is charged on cargo for Londen. It is considered in some quarters, that this amounts to dis. crimination agrist London, and "pinions on the matter from members are invited

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