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received the Government's thanks for their bravery which His EXOELLINOT hinted at in his speech, for these brave icen have not only lost their employment through the destruction of the ship, but they have lost all their personal effects which were on

board. We do not know what form the

further recognition promised by His ExCEL LENDY will take, but we are sure it will be the wish of the community that these men should be compensated for the personal loases they have suffered, and if there is no official means of doing that, a public fund started with that object would doubtless be well supported by the community as a means of affording tangible expression of their admiration of the brave stand these few men made against the piratical gang who assailed them. Meanwhile the public will note with satisfaction the assurance given by His EXCELLENCY that the Government will do ite utmost to prevent such dastardly crimes as that perpetrated on the Tai On this week. How this is to be effectually accomplished is a question which should be discussed between the shipping interests concerned and the Government, for many of the sugges tions which are being made would involve a very serious hampering of the business of these companies. But one thing is plain: there must be a more thorough searching of ships and passengers. When we have regard to the large number of river boats leaving the Colony every night for Canton Delta ad West River ports with large numbers of passengers, running in the aggregate into several thousands, the magnitude of the task of searching both passengers and ships is realised. We understand that the detective force on duty at the wharves has now been materially increased, and doubtless more stringeut precautions are being taken. on the ships as well as on the wharves to prevent the smuggling of arms. The various preventive measures suggested in our

columns yesterday and to-day will no doubt receive careful consideration

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY MAY 1st, 1914.

On and after May 15th, the Auction TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS.

Lloyd steamers will call at Djibuti (home- ward bound) instead of Aden. The first steamer to do so will be the Bohemia.

Mr. Ad Widmann, partner 1 Mengra. Melchers & Co., arrived here, accom-

panied by Ms. Widmann and their

children, by the German mail steamer Princess Alice on Tuesday, to take charge of the Hongkong firm of Messrs. Melchers & Co. Mr. Widmann, first came

best ca

few months when he took charge of the Hankow branch of his firm.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

THE PROBLEM OF ULSTER.

HEGUGH HELFTER'S AGENCY.]=

THE TIME LIMIT. The opinion is strengthening that the time limit for the exclusion of Ulster

CONCILIATORY SPEECHES IN THE will be abandoned.

HOUSE,

LONDON, April 30th. to the East in April, 1880, and has since BIR EDWARD CARSON'S HOPE AND PRAYER, been stationed at Shanghai, except for

The debate on the motion of censure which was moved by Mr. Austen Cham- resumed on: berlain on Tuesday was Wednesday,

Mr. G. C. F. Holland, Acting Deputy Commissioner at Shanghai, has been

Mr. Balfour insisted that the Govern transferred to Canton. Practically the whole of Mr. Holland's service in the ment has made no reply to the Oppost Customs has been spent in Shanghai, some tion's charges. Why, he asked, did not the five or six years of it as Assistant in Opposition coerce Ulster openly! They charge of the Duty Memo Desk. transfer will be regretted by many mer chants who have had occasion to do business with him. Shanghai's loss, bewever, is Canton's gain, mys, the Daily News.

Live

His

It is expected that Sir Edward Carson and Mr. John Redmond will participate

leaders.

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY-]

GERMANY AND CHINA, IMPORTANT STATEMENT BY THE FOREIGN MINISTER.

COMMERCIAL EXPERT FOR CANTON,

In

BERLIN, April 30th.

in the next conferences between the Party Foreign Estimates in the Budget Com- in the course of a discussion on the

mittes of the Reichetag, the Reporter said that German influence in China was apparently receding and he demanded more German salaried Consuls and Trade

Experts.

WARSHIPS IN IRISH WATERS. The third battle squadron arrived in Belfast Lough yesterday.

The cruiser

.

sions had been made with the Ban

Industrielle in return for a loan.

Ho

There was intense excitement in Belfast

Herr v. Jagow, Foreign Minister, when it was thought that the battle squadron had been sighted, but declared that Belgium had secured parti- cularly important concessions. He was un- veutusily turned out to be a cruiser sud

able to say whether Belgian capital alone was concerned. Preliminary agreements ten destroyers. The Ulsterites saluted

for harbour works and railways concen- sad signalled a welcome. replied, “Thank you.”

Despite the denials by the coastguards, the Nationalists maintain that arms have

a cave at Loughswilly. been landed at a

Eight destroyers left Bangor at night-egretted the aloofness of German finance. The Government keenly desired the parti- cipation of German Guance h the deye- fall to patrol the coast, in order to pre- vent gun-funning.

lopment of China Another German Group besides the Deutsche Asiatische Bank, had been founded which would

finance provide

industry with basis of far-reaching activity. The development of the Consular Service was

The Dail Express states that the des troyers were despatched to Bangor as the result of a hoax telegram, and that in the meantime another cargo of arme was landed elsewhere.

began with the movements of a few companies in order to produce civil disturbances. Mr. Churchill had talked of the police as criminals, but there was one character which was diagusting to the Sir Kai Ho Kai, C.M.G., has been police, and which was even despised by entertained by the members of the Hong the meanest criminal, and that was, being Kong Chinese General Chamber of Com-the agent of a provocateur. Mr. Balfour merce for the purpose of expressing to

concluded by remarking that unless Ulster him on his retirement from the Legisla

Council, owing to indifferent was excluded now, they would never join

his the rest of Ireland in the future. of health, their appreciation.

Mr. Asquith emphasised the fact that public services over a period of upwards

The Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Mr. Churchill's offer was made on his of thirty years. Pak, who presided over the gathering, own account. It was not the Govern gave expression to the sentiments of es-

After a prolonged Cabinet meeting, teem and appreciation entertained for Sir ment's. The circumstances were of a most Kai by the Chinese merchants of Hong- exceptional nature, and anyone was General Macready conferred with kong, and remarked that there were many entitled to do his best in the interests of Asquith at Downing Street, charitable and other undertakings in the peace. He added that so far as Mr. Colony successfully established largely through his instrumentality which would be an enduring monument to his name. Sir Kai Ho Kai made a feeling response in acknowledgment of the compliment paid to him,

Shanghai papers announce the death at

for

mercial Expert, with residence at Can Mr.eceiving full attention. A third Com-

ton, would be appointed as som BL15

Churchill's invitation to Bir Edward TRADE UNIONIST SUPPORT FOR suitable person was available

SIR EDWARD CARSON. Carson concerned him, Mr. Asquith, he

LONDON, April 30th. heartily sympathised therewith,

Mr Asquith answered another long list of questions on the alleged plot, and intimated that after this week he would

A demonstration of 3,000 Trade Unionists at Ulster Hall, Belfast, passed

SERIOUS ILLNESS OF DUKE OF

ARGYLL"

LONDON, April 30th. The Duke of Argyll is suffering from

a resolation supporting Sir Edward an attack of double pneumonia, and his

They gives free and hating lather by the Government and the shippy Tientsin of Mr. Harold M. Hykes, son of refuse to reply to any questions on the Carson and proleating against the

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Mr. and Mrs. W. R. BRAND', a son. DRAKEFORD-On April 23rd, at Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. T. G. DRAKEFORD, a

DEATH.

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or lay any further papers on the attitude of the British Labourites in Dr. John R. and Mrs. Hykes, well-known subject, residents of Shanghai. The decessed, who table of the House (Lond Ministerial supporting the Home Rule Bill. was about twenty-four years of age, was cheers.)

If Mr.

be done" no matter what trouble it entails, or what it costs" to prevent the recurrence of American parentage born in Shanghai, Mr. Balfour said that it was now the of auch insults to the British flag and dan and was exceedingly popular among a clear daty of the Premier to recoguise ger to life and property. The employment large circle of acquaintances. For a the calamity with which they worn faced. of women seachers as well as men would number of years he was assistant in the It was so awful that some way of peace seem to be a desirable step in view of the local U.S. Postal Agency, and during the suspicion which widely prevails that arms absence of Mr. J. M. Darrah, the Post are smuggled aboard ship by women, and master, on home leave some time ago, Mr. if the suggestion that all baggage should be Hykes was in full charge of the agency, About a year ago he resigned from the looked in a store-room is a practical ons,

Postal service and accepted a position that also would be a useful precaution with the Standard Oil Company, being There is something to be said, too, for the stationed for some months in the Shang- offer of a substantial reward for informahal office and recently he was transferred to the Tientsin office of the Corporation. tion of an intended piracy, for there

The

DEATH OF ST. JOSEPH'S NEW DIRECTOR.

must be found at any cont Asquith sought peace the Opposition would do anything in its power to make a peaceful solution possible.

THE MEXICAN SITUATION.

AMERICA'S PREPAREDNESS.

condition is serious.

A TIGER-CAT CAPTURED.

Some few days ago an Indian, whilst walking along one of the Government plantations at Yaumati, observed a cur- ious-looking auimul on a branch of a tree. WASHINGTON, April 30th. He went up to it, and as it appeared Mr. Daniels, Secretary of the Navy, harmless enough, attempted to seize it. has stated that the operations in Mexico The movement of the hand in the direc- have tested the preparedness of the however, than it ferociously showed & Navy. The number of vessels in commispair of wonderfully sharp claws, and sion were doubled without confusion.

The South American mediators have Armistice by the United' requested an

The former have

States and Mexico,

GENERAL CARRANZA CONBENTS TO MEDIATION.

Sir Edward Carson emphasised the fact that he only wanted terms conserving Ulster's dignity, along with its civil and religious freedom. Much as he detested the Bill, if it passed it would be his stepted. earnest hope and prayer that the Govern-

WASHINGTON, April 30th, General Carranza has consented to successful that Ulster might ultimately for Bent of South Ireland would prove so

mediation. It is understood that a pro join an united Ireland.

Mr.

winding

the posal for an armistice will be submitted up Asquith, debate, described Sir Edward Carson's to General Carranza.

as being most important, We regret to record the death, which took speech place in the French Convent Hospital, and he fully realised that it was Wanchai, yesterday afternoon, of Brother intended to help and not to hinder Pater, who took charge of St. Joseph's the Government. He entirely recipro- College but a fortnight ago, coming to cated that spirit, and he would never close Hongkong from Penang, where he was. Director of the largest Brothers' College, the door until he was compelled. There He contracted fever could be no settlement unless it was with with 1,000 pupils.

of those mainly the day following the annual dinner of the sincere assent the Old Boys, at which he delivered an interested. excellent speech, and never rallied. He had quickly endeared himself to those

is a strong suspicion that these adven- Recently he fell ill of pleurisy and died tures are planned in Hongkong. Wer last week from heart failure. His

suggested that the father was with him at the time. EVANS.--Ou April 24th, at the Shanghai-bavo heard it

Nanking Railway Hospital, ANNIE pirater gangs get to know the morements body, is being brought to Shanghai IRMA, the beloved youngest daughter of treasure and are informed when interment. of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. A. EVANS, emigrants returning from abroad with -aged 18 years.

their savings on their person are intending to make the journey from Hougkong to their native homes. We do not know what evidence exists for these suggestions, but it should not be a difficult matter for the police to ascertam, for instance, whether in the present case there were any considerable number of auch einigravts from Vancouver or the South among the We are sure the public will be gratifid passengers. The community looks to the to read the account we publish in another Government to secure the safety of those opluma of the aclion taken by His Excellency who travel in the neighbouring waters, and the Governor in summoning to Goyern- | in such a matter we cannot doubt that the

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, MAY, IST, 1914,

The Opposition amendment to the

ment House the European survivors Government will receive all reasonable who were brought into contact with him, Ulster motion was rejected by 344 votes

assistance from the shipping companies.

It is announced that Mr. Alfred Bryer hus retired from the firm of Messrs Leigh and Orange.

Important alterations to the through train service on the Kowloon-Canton rail- way are announced in our advertisement columns on page 4,

Mr. P. H. Holyoak has been admitted a partner in the firm of Reiss & Co. in Hongkong and China. Mr. F. H Armstrong has retired.

his sterling worth bein readily recognise to 264.

The majority included 70 Nationalists ed, and his demise will be sincerely regretted. The funeral takes place to and 30 Labourites. day, the corlege passing the Monument

at 6.20 p.m.

CANADA'S LABOUR PROBLEM.

CHINESE AUBOLUTELY EXCLUDED FOR FOUR MONTHE.

VICTORIA, B.C., April 30th. Owing to the overcrowded labour mar- ket the Canadian immigration authori ties have been instructed to prevent the entry of all Chinese between May Slat and September 30th.

LINER REFLOATED.

LONDON, April 30th.

The Brier Highland l'iper, which went. ashore at Banco Ingles on the 18th inst,

There was another meeting of the has been refloated. Cabinet to-day.

A PROFOUND IMPRESSION. The conciliatory tone of the Unionist speeches has caused a profound impres son in the Lobby, and it is inferred from

TWO HUNDRED MINERS PERISH

IN AMERICA.

THE MILITARY GOVERNOR OF KWANGTUNG IN HONGKONG.

LONDON, April 30th. The Military Governor of Kwangtung

Two hundred and three men perished General Lenng Kan Kwong, brother of

Mr. Asquith's speech that there will be in an explosion at a coal mine at Eccles, the Governor General of Canton city, arrived in Hongkong yesterday morning & resumption of the negotiations. It was West Virginia. The mine was soon ablaze on the Chinese gun-boat Shiu-17 and a noteworthy fact that the Nationalists and rescues were impossible. landed at Blake Pier from a steam did not participate in the debate. launch The usual salutes were Yesterday's debata was also remarkable

HOME TURE.

of the dastardly outrage on the steamer Tai On and personally complimenting them upon the courage they displayed in repelling. the gang of murderers who singht to overcome them and take possession of the ahip. The letters which His EXCELLENCY has caused to be presented to each of the three men-Mr. R. H. WETHERGLL, master of the ill-fated whip. Mr. T. D. MOCARTNEY, the Chief Engineer, and Mr. ANTONIO DIA5, the surviving member of the armed guard on watch at the time expressing his own admiration and the Government's warm appreciation of their gallant conduct on the occasion, are docu

We have been asked by Sergt.-Major exchanged and the distinguished visitor for its varying tone, opening in a war- ments which will doubtloss always be valued and treasured by them--especially, Cleme, 2nd D.C.L.I., to state that the was received by Capt. Allison, the like, but ending in a pacific manner, Mr. Churchill's offer of the olive branch as their presentation is coupled with amount collected at the Faucy Dress Governor's aide-de-camp and Major

Cricket match at Murray Barracks on Stewart, General Staff Officer. the assurance that the recipients have

guard of honour, drawn from the proved the text of the pacific utterance won the admiration of the whole of the Wednesday realised the sum of $45.

D.C.L.I was inspected, and both the of Mr. Balfour, Sir Edward Carson and last named European and the Chinese cerumunity. It ie.

Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith, of the Regiment 13 the Gugio bane Mr. Bonar Law. The last n deplorable that with so many Chinese on

Straits Settlements, who had arranged to were present. General Leung motored to invited Mr. Asquith to renew converse bord, including about thirty members of sail for home on retirement by the Government House where he was received tions, and offered to stand aside in order the crew, there was not one whose conduct Khiva, did not leave, it boing understood by H.E. the Governor and partock of to let Lord Lansdowne or Sir Edward Mr Asquith des on the occasion was found worthy of that he will continue to perform his tifin, He was subsequently entertained Carson negotiate. the commendation which the GOVERNOR judicial duties till the end of the year. to ten by the Chinese Chamber of Comcribed the utterances of Mr. Ballour and bestowed on the three Europeans whcording to a statistical bulletiers and remains in Hongkong to day Sir Edward Carson as landmarks in the were always in leading positions, the bravely did their utmost to save life and by the Bureau of Science the as the guest of the Merchants Guild history of the controversy, and expressed க் settlement property on board from the depredations of mineral production of the Philippines

Special police precautions were taken the opinion that the road to

all the was not through bargaining on the floor. the pirates. We are quite sure that for the year 1913 is as follows: Gold to ensure the safety of the the community will support the Gover- ounces 27,582, value, P1,140,454, silver, Jukongs on duty at the pier and en route of the House of Commons, but that there ment in making that further recognition ounces 7,121, value P8,664, iron, tons 141, to Government House being armed with must be no settlement behind the backs

revolvers.

of Ulstermen or of other Irishman. of the services of the three men who have value P49,279.

The

RESULT OF TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS;

LONDON, April 30th. The race for the Two Thousand Guiness resulted as follows:-

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Kennymore (Stern) Corcyrs (O'Neill) Black Jestar (Randall) Eighteen ran; won by a short head, two lengths separating second and third Kennymore, Corcyra, and Black Jester

favourite winning a grand race. Land of Song (Donoghue) was fourth 1min. 38seca.

tion of the animal was no sontier utade,.

glared at the would-be captor in such a manner as to induce a speedy withdrawal of the hand. The Indian managed to secure the animal with an adroit, quick movement, and took the creature, strug- gling, scratching, and biting madly, away with him. His efforts to tane it proving entirely futile, he took it to Mr. Harold Green (Assistant-Superintendent of the Botanical and Forestry Departinent), who placed it in a large cage, where it was seen by one of our representatives.

A

The coat is striped like a tiger's. The animal is small, and apparently only kitten, but there was nothing frolicsome in its actions. For its size, its teeth are abnormal, and it made a repulsive pic- ture as it bissed and spat at the onlookers. The most noticeable thing about the

is its big, glittering eyes, and ite animal, which seems to be a tiger cat,

pecular paws, which are much larger than those of the ordinary cat. The tiger- cat walks with a gait that can only be described as a shuffle; it eats only at: night, and will feed upon nothing but live creatures, so live fish are introduced to its cage.

Seen in the Tiger-hunters please note; clear light of mid-day, and when other things than tigers were occupying our representative's mind, the cat looked not more than nine inches long, with a tail of corresponding length; there was car tainly a very strong animal smell; its aspect was forbidding in the extrem and it was extremely wild I seen after 10 o'clock at night, its big eyes would

larger animal-even a tiger. Is it doubtless appear to belong to a much

conceivable that the parents of this They tiger cat are on the island? would, of course, be much larger, and any of the genial sportsmen who have seon Stripes would doubtless be able to come to a compromise in regard to its natural reputed size. The eye has tendency to magnify sometimes.

Yet, it must be added that when anyone sees the size of the puge” of the eputed Peak tiger, he in not left in any doubt that the animal which has been eluding sportsmen on the island is one of tiger-like proportions.

A dictionary definition of a tiger-cat Time is as follows: A wild cat, smaller than the tiger but resembling it in appearance, as the Oriental marbled Felis marmorata, the African serval or the American

margay.

Betting-2 to 1 Kennymore; 7 to £ Corcyra, 20 to 1 Black Jester.