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The Hongkong Telegraph.

NEW SERIES. No. 8893

Telegrams.

(ESTABLISHED 1881,).

TUESDAY, MARCH

八十月二年三統宣

Telegrams

Telegrams

GERMANY AND

PORTUGAL.

CHINESE BANKS.

THE RUSSIAN POLITICAL

CRISIS.

THE TSAR AS AUTOCRAT.

DIPLOMATIC DIFFICULTIES.

(REUTER'S SERVICH)

Bombay, March 28; 7.35 a.m.

LOAN CONTEMPLATED.

[Bruna Po" Bravica).-

Peking, March 27.

The Provincial Treasurer of Klang-si proposes to raise a loan. of Tla. 3,000,000 for the improve relationsment of the governmont banks in

the provinco.

The Foreign Secretory in Berlin, when questioned, said that Germano-Portuguese were unsatisfactory.

The questions as to private property, the expulsion of the German nuus and subjects, had croatod difficulties.

MEXICAN TROUBLE.

THE MIKADO'S MESSAGE,

(REUTER'S SERVICE.) Bombay, March 28, 7.35 am,

Yesterday's mosonge should have road in the Emperor of Japan had declared that His Majesty was convinced that Pre-

Bident Taft had neror, given credence to the story of Japan's participation in Mexican trouble.

PRINCE CHING'S

GARDEN.

("Bacʊxo Fo" SERVICE]

-

March 27, Poking, Prince Ching is carrying out

great improvements in the magni.

ficont garden attached to his

palace. Now pavilions have been

built and a great variety of flowers,

both Chinese and foreign, have

been planted. The garden will

be completed some time next year.

The Governor has instructed the Provincial Assembly to con- sider the scheme.

THE CORONATION.

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28,

1911.

一拜祖

THE BOAT RACE.

CHANGE IN THE OXFORD OREW,

HOME POLITICS. THE GOVERNMENT'S FOREIGN POLICY.

驶八月三英港香

*THE MODERN SHIP.

NEW COMFORTS FOR THE · TRANSATLANTIC

TRAVELLER.- -

traveller.

$36 FRO, ANNUM.

SINGLE COPT. 1Ù CENTA.

THE PLAGUE.

The following lotter apponied in the “Ovor Sens Daily Mail"- Sir,--Why do we not send out thirty or forty officers of the Royal Army Medical Corps and 200 trained N.C.O.'s and men of the skilled and lisciplined helpers to Corps ns. an organised body of

Whatever "expenso in money was incurred China no doubt

AMERICAN NEWS.

London, March 9th-In tho From the puroly rowing point of view, it is good news to hear House of Commons, in Committoo

When the now Cunardor, the that ex-President D. Mackinnon

on the Civil Service Vote, Mr. Franconia, hoisted her Bluo l'etor has promised to assist Oxford v.

Balfour opened a debate on the the largest vessel which has you there steamed out from the Mersey Cambridge again this year. This Government's foreign policy. He boon put on the regular service China in her trouble 2

asked what course the Govern-botwcon Boston and Liverpool. Old Rugbeian is admittedly one (REOTIR'S SERVICE)

of the very finest oarsmen of to the projected branch line of the boats of the same line, the would pay, but who could estimate ment intended to take regarding She does not equal: the great London, March 27.

day, and boasts a record which Baghdad railway to Khanakin, Mauretanis and Lusitania, in the good effect on the sympathies Ins raroly boon equalled. Physi-and the continuation of the rail capacity or spoed-though she is of the Chinese Coverment aud A message from St. Petersburg cally, too, ho is a fine specimen way southward from Baghdad, likely to develop something of a people which would rasult? Chinn statos that after issuing Ukases 13st. in full racing trim, stands Mr. Balfour also asked, Sir Ed- those material comforts which needed action. Why, then, do of an athlete. Ho ecsles aver mercial and political interests, ties from all one hoars but in completely able to appreciate such both of which menaced our con- surprise in her steaming capabili-is to-day completely awako and countersigned by M. Stolypin,

well over 6ft. lin., and is now ward Grey to stato exactly what appeal to the ocean traveller show hesitate? twenty-three years of age. instructions had been sent to Iris as well equipped, and her ne President of the Council of Minis

That his inclusion at his old Bryce in connection with the re-commodation is expected to exact at Mossinn, why should not the If warships of all nations helped thwart of No. 5 will strengthen ciprocity negotiations. It was ly meet the requirements of the medical corps of the nations help tere, suspending the sittings of the Oxford's chances of success is perfectly obvious that the rela-middle-class American who does in Manchuria, and especially our

unquestionable. And as C. W. tions between American and Cana- not care to compete in the rush for own corps ?Yours faithfully, Council of Empire and the Duma, Littlejohn austs G. E. Tinno diau commerce would become so berths in the New York bonts. George J. H. Evatt, M.D.,

at No. 3 thwart the avoirdupois intertwined that the larger part- The prominent feature is the till Tuesday, the Tear is availing of the crew will be increased er would have every interest to splendid provision which has Junior US, Club; Charles-street,

Surgeon Goreről (Retiröd). appreciably. One may ay-induce the smaller partner to been made for the second-class. imself of a paragraph in the pathise with the last-named Old fume her tariff in accordance passenger. The saloons are as

London, S. W. Etonian, but that the change is with the interest of the laited xurious and yet as cosy as in Constitution enabling him to pro- for the better is also beyond States,

the first-class on many of tho cavil: Whether it is expedient

Sir Edward Grey pointed out Atlantic liners, and it is hoped mulgate laws when the Legis-to include a fifth-year anni. how that Mr. Balfour, while in office, to attract quite a new class of ever, is doubtful. Opinions found it impracticable to arrango differ considerably on the point, for British participation in the As has been pointed out, Cam Baglidad railway. Therefore it bridge has set the precedent by was not likely, is the enterprise rowing . E. Fairbairn-also author progressed, that we should fifth-year mau. The last Oxford. find it easier than then. A mau who rowed in his fifth year branch line from Baghdad to was Guy Nickalle (from 1887 to Kimunkin was in the original pro-tino his inclusion was hardly are not so holpless as Mr. Balfour 1801 inclusive), and even at that Turco-Cerman concession but we received with general favour. has suggested." Turkey required The O.U.B.C. has always diamoney and wished to increase sented from the four-years-limits customs duty, tyhich was qualification, which was umai impossible without our consent. Committee meeting held soine mously agreed to at a Blues Sir Edward Gery was exceeding

ly anxions to give that consent, years ago by all the other govern-

but it was impossible for us to ing bodies of University sport agree if that money was to be used Bourne is quito Put another way, Preside

Sir Edward Grey, referring to in rowing Alt, finally, of

the Reciprocity nogotiations, said the minds of so many just now.

that so far the Government had The other point raised, "Is it not sent any instructions to Afr. fair on oarsmen who would other Bryce, and did not propose to wise have got their Blues?" is send any, except to approve most rather beside the mark. It is a cordially of everything he bad president's first duty to get to done. Mr. Bryce had no parti- gother the very best crew he can.cipated in the negotiations, but And as President Bournois simp-had kept in touch with: Canadian ly acting up to this rule that is Ministors, and had neglected no all the criticism strictly in order opportunity of reminding thein of in this connection.

the necessity ofregarding lmperial

CHINA'S REPRESENTATIVE. lature is not sitting,

("SHEUNG PO" SERVICE)

Poking, Marelt 27. Prince Clan will shortly leave for England to represent China at the Coronation of King George.

The Prince was revoived in audience yesterday.

mtavriat to

An Imperial decreo has been Issued sanctioning the Prince's

bring with him"

suitable presents and privatɔ

secretarios,

THE FRONTIER,

CHINESE OFFICIALS TO

YIELD.

("SHAT PO" SERVICE)

Peking, March 27,

The Board of Foreign Affairs

has telegraphed to Vicorey Hai

Lang, of the Three Eastern-Pro-

vinces, and Shishian Kai, to sottle

ANOTHER BIG FAILURE. the frontior disputos amicably.

The Board also instructed the Viceroy to give in, if necessary

("SHIP PO" SERVICE)

Poking, March 27.

The Viceroy of Hupel has telegraphed to Peking for instruc

fions as to a Chinese merchant,

named Li Shing Fook, is Han-

kow, who has failed to the extent

of over Tis. 10,000,000, on pro-

THE BANK SMASH. ·

("Bueurs Po" SERVICE)

Peking, March 27,

His Majesty has issued a Ukass introducing local Councils in Poland, the rejection of which measure on the 21st instant

cipitated the crisis.

The Octobrisis, though sup portors of the Bill, are expected to

resign in a body, their objection

1

being to the dealing with reaction by mich aansien

The Board of Communications

intends to send a special deputy to porties amortgaged by foreigners. investigata into the names of the proprietors of the insolvent bank,

YACHTING.

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Yoo Shin Yuon, and to hold the The closing cruise of the non-properties of the insolvent bank

hers of thu (Y.C. Lakes place on

Sunday the 9th proxima, the in Chili, Hupoli, Alwei, and

CHINA'S NAVY.

NEW WARSHIP TO BE

CONSTRUCTED.

("SHAT Po" BERVICE)

Peking, March 27.

The Chinese Navy Board pro-

poses to improve the naval yard at Fukjen, so as to expedite the construction of new warships.

course selected this year being Kiangsu, Those properties will from the Clubhouse, as there is

now increased accommodation for be sold in order to settle the cininis members and their friends at this headquarters of the yachtamon.of the creditors...

CANTON NEWS.

(THE “TALzopia" CORRESPONDENT }

Canton, March 27.

exorcising

lo maka-

concessionaires.

[VIA MANILA ] Washington, March 21.-Pro- sident Taft gave an interview to The modern ship has often been the press yesterday on the Muxi- compared in point of luxury and can situation in which he announ service to the best of the modern ced for the first time the reason hotels. The Franconia may very for the mobilization of the division well be likened to the town house, of the United States aring on the with all its delicacy of ornamenta Mexican frontier. Tho President tion and convenience. Here are said that the troops had boon call- finds in this modoru ship:---

few of the things which one ed out to maintain neutrality on the border and prevent American

A grand staircase with wrought-sympathizers with the Mexican

fron balustrading.

insurgents from souding them Adam's style architecture in all men or supplies and to prevent

the public rooms.

their bands from taking refuge. Deck of the lounge specially on American soil

י

Is

lovelled for use as a ballrepe, furkhas worn to meet Floor laid withhet fare in a short time shall direct other- wise and find other means for od specially imported.

Deck covered with rubber cork accomplishing those ends.

biling laid innauels, which give the appearance of a marble floor.

Washington, March 21.-Presi-- dont Taft has announced the ap-. pointment of a commission to re- present the United States at the agus Opium Congross, Bishop Charles H. Brent has been named as chairman and Mossrs. Wright and Finger as the other mombers.

GOLF.

A largo gymnasium, which is a combination of the Aldershot gymnasium and a Gorman therapeutic, institute, with a qualified instructor in charge. Avorandah, which stretches across the deck, with stone walls and green troillage, over At the annual meeting of the which ivy is trained; growing Singapore Golf Club on the 20th, plants, which give quite a gar- Mr. Edlin was appointed Pro- den effect. The verandali used sident, Dr. Finlayson, Captain, as a cafe.

Mr. Muidoll, Hon. See, and Mr. Movable chairs in the dining Proctor, Hon. Treas.

saloon, giving absolute free-

separate music gallery, dom to passengers. Electricity has been harnessed to

As the outcome, five members intorasts. Such rominders had of last year's winning "Grand" met with the most cordial res crew at Henley are now rowing. ponse.. ThoOxonians started strict training on Feb. 22 with groatly THE BIG BANK FAILURE.A about their third successive enhanced chances of bringing triumph on April 1,

The temporary absence of R.

W. M. Arbuthnot from the stroke (TO thwart in the Cambridge eight is

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GOVERNMENT FUNDS INVOLVED.

“TELEGRAM!!" CORRESPONDENT |

Canton, March 27.

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the son of the traveller in an astonishing variety of ways. For instance, there are Portable rending lamps and fans in the cabins, contróliable from the beds.

Food-warmers at all sorving

tables.

by no means a disquieting incid The failure of the Yeo Shin ent. President Kosher and his ad-Yuen Bank has given no little visors are very wise in thus amount of anxiety to both the judiciously resting the Old Etoni officials and merchants here. The Electric dougli-mixing machines. an and Blue. Although such a Provincial Treasurer, fearing |3,500 electric lamps. fine daraman, he is not physically crisis in the Canton money An electrio winch for handling | strong, and an occasional respite market, has appointed an official baggage, A merchant has sent a letter to will do him all the good in the to investigate into the affairs of the Canton Press Society regard-world. Nor will the crew suffer the insolvent bank, in Canton. He wishes to draw Old Etonian, who has been well similar appointments in the case

The appointment is a favour ing the suppression of gambling to any appreciable degree. L, S.

Lloyd (hia understudy) is also an able one, as the official hits held the attention of the Viceroy, taught on similar lines to the of the insolvent bank Yuen Fung tluough the medium of the press, C.U.B.C. secretary. The Cantabs. Y

Sounding line heaved in by

electricity.

Over 100 miles of cable and wire

Electric buzzers instead of bells,

to avoid unnecessary noise.

have been used.

As a matter of fact, the kitchens

The following were appointed to act as a Committee:-Thỏ Hon. F. J. Pigott and Messrs. Miles, Campbell, Macphail and Mayson.

The Weather Forecast.

CHANGE

•RAIN

FAIR

STORMY

DRY

to the quantity of playing cards too, entered into strict training Juist a week before the are to a great extent run by elec On the 28th at 11.55 a.-The imported into Canton by way of on Fel, 22 and elow great failure of the Yee Shin. Yuen tricity, from the whisking of an barometer has risen moderately Hongkong. He says that in possibilities,

former yours the annual import

ia

VICEROY SEEKS ADVICE.

bank, the Provincial Treasurer egg to the cleaning of boots. The in 8. Japan, and fallen over had entrusted it and the Tai directors of the Cunard Company China, particularly in the North. of playing cards into Hongkong MACAO DELIMITATION. Ching Bank with the remittance and the manager (Mr, Moarne) The depression lying over the represented something like two

of some Government funds to have been entertaining many N. part of the Sea of Japan yester- or three thousand dollars, but

Shanghai in favour of the Customs of their friends on board the day, has moved into the Pacific now it roaches the amount

Taotai at the Northern Settlement, ship, and have been receiving very Probably adepression is of $200,000 A year. The

the money being connected with waren congratulations on the en- dovoloping over W. China.. trado

entirely in the {[TA “TEZZJATH" CORRESPONDENT the payment of foreign indem- terprise which this all-British The high pressure area-has, hands of the German importers,

Canton, March 27.

nities and interests on foreign company is displaying in its die shifted Eastwards to W. Japan. and the two most important places are the Sunning and Pun U dis- Daring the entertainment held one. The Provincial Treasurer tinctly succoseful efforts to main-The mansion will probably de- By comparison with at the military training depart being afraid that the money may tain the British position in the crease in strongth over the Chino

not have been remitted to Shang-Transatlantic trade. It is pro- Sea. "funtan," ho considers the foreignment in honour of Sir Frederick hai, has, instructed the Finance bable that next season the Fran- card games are more harmful and Lugard, H. E. the Canton Viceroy Department to furnish him with conia will be utilised for the grow serious than the former, because

the items of the foreign indom- ing traflio which has developed these games mean an exodus is alleged to have asked his pitios and the interests on foreign between Boston and the Merliter-hod, Hongkong and Neighbou of China's wealth into foreign distinguished guest about the loans, so as to facilitate his inranean ports, especially to Egypt nations. In his opinion, these delimitation of the Macao boun- vestigation and to force the insol in the winter months. card games should be abolished dary and sought his assistance vent bank to pay ups

tricte.

also.

in the successful eqttlement of this vexed question between A brisk trade has sprung up Portugal and Chinn, and also in again in the cattle trade between regard to the wiping out of the Shantung and Dalny,

gambling evil in Canton,

Chineso in Manila have com- plained to the authorities that live attemple were made to fire two houses thore recently,

Forecast District. 1.-Hongkong

2.-Formosa Chanol, E. winds, moderato.

3-South coast of Chine bo Entries for the lawn bowls tween Hongkong and Tamooks, singles championship of Hong-same as No. 1. hong will close on 26th April, at 4-Bouth coast of China bo- pm., with Mr. A Ramsay, hon tween Hongkong and Hainan, secretary, Kowloon,

same as No. 1