1911-08-11 — Page 1

The Hongkong Telegraph.

Ausgut 10th, 1911, Temperature 10 am, 86, 4 p.m., 185; Humidity...77, 74.

No. 8541

SPECIAL

TELEGRAMS.

BOXING.

MATT WELLS V. BROWN.

(Tas "Telegraph" ConRISPONDENT ) London, August 11, 7.25 pan. Matt Wells has been matched

to fight Brown in a knockout

fight to be held on the 30th inst. Langford beat Jim Smith,

THE STRIKE,

FOOD. DECOMPOSING.

三義七十月六閏年三室

REUTER'S

TELEGRAMS.

ARBITRATION TREATIES.

OPPOSITION DEVELOPS, -

[SKUVION TO THE /* 'THLHORAPH."], ✅ Durban, Aug. 10, 10.25 alm.

A Washington cable states that the Foreign Relations Commitice has held two prolonged, sittings to consider the arbitration treaties. Opposition lus developed and a joint euminission of enquiry hos | heen propusod. -

REUTER'S

(ESTABLISHED

Copyright, 1911 by the Proprietor.

FRIDAY,

TELEGRAMS.

MR. BALFOUR

(SKUVION TO TUX ** THINGRAPH,'*} . London, August 10, 4.40 pm

Mr. Balfour starts to-day for Bad-Gastoin' to take the cure. Lator

Mr. Balfour his left London for Bad Gastein.

THE LONDON STRIKE.

A FAMINE-FEARED, {SERVION TO TEN “ TELEGRAPE,''}

"TaʊEGELén" CORRESPONDENT } Also the British stipulation, that London, August 10, 4.10 p.m.

London, August 11, 7.25 pm The Becton gaaworks are closing down owing to the lack of coal,

Thousands of tons of foilure decomposing.

REUTER'S

TELEGRAMS.

AUSTRALIA - AND- AMERICA.

PENNY POSTAGE PROPOSAL PATES,

(Szaviền to run “TELEGRAPH.''];

Durban, Aug. 9, 7.35 paní.. America has declined to enter tain the proposal mitde" by Aus tralia for the institution of a re-

· ́ciprocal system of peniy postage.

PRINCE HENRY OF PRUSSIA IN AN ACCIDENT.

MOTOR CAR COLLIDES WITH TREE.

matters affecting the, Dominionst shall be submitted to the govern pats, was believed by the latter (Opposition) that that elapso would lond, so undesirable complications, -It is expected that it will be necessary to amend the treaties m order to obtain the favourable action of the Senate.

The nowspapers are apprehen- siyò of a famine in London as a result of the strikes.

The wholesale food markets are practically at a standstill.

The retailersespect the supplies to be exhausted in three or four days,

Military contractors have res quested the War Offico to furnish escorts to like food front the markēts,to the camps,

„COLLISION-IN-A FOĠ.

(SHAVICE TO TIM *** TELEGRAPH."} Durban, August 10, 19.25 a.m.

Mist of the stemmer Em'r's Tons of fruit and other perishis passengers were Moorish la-able goods are rotting at the ports

bourers

The survivor's were' rescued by the Silverton's boats; `-

TE CARLTON NOTES FIRE,

SEVERAL FIREMEN

INJURED. [ŠKOVICK TO THE “. FELBORAPU Durban, August 10, 10.5.a.m.

The victim of the fire, which Joccurred yesterday in the Carlton Hotel, London, is Americin Jartof nimed Finnin. ··

All

(SERVICE TO TAM" TALNORAFE,""]

Durban, Ang. 9, 7.35 p.ní.

The guests included Herri Prince Hoary of Prussia s Dernburg and Mr. Edison, the met with an aroulent white tour-inventor; the former lost every-] ing in a motor var in the Netherthing with the exception of the Jandis...

suit he was wearing. .... His car collided with a tree cut- Several firemen were s'ightly side Cloppenburg and the chaof- four sustaine 1 at fracture of the

[injure 1. skull, while a friend, who was with the prince, was also injured.

The princo escaped unhurt, OBITUARY.

· JOHN GATES DEAD.”

[SERVICE TO TOH TELEORAPE.

**

MILITARY APPOINTMENTS. GENERAL FRENCIL CHIEF

OF STAFF.

(Service 70 tur ** TELEGRAFP ** London, August 10,4.40 pm.

AUGUST

REUTER'S

TELEGRAMS

THE GOVERNMENT TO MAINTAIN ORDER.

1911.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

August 16th, 1910, Temperature 10 am. 88, 4 p.m. 86's Humidity...80, 70:

THE DEBATE IN THE LORDS.

(GERYIOR TOʻTHE “* TRUNGRAFA. :]

Durban, Aug. 11,8.20.m. Mr. Churchill at question time.

Loudon, Aug. 10, 10.5 a.m. in the House of Commons said, that Lords Bedford, Ampthill, “Den- unless a settlement was arrived at bigh, Scarborough, and Stanhope to-day it would be necessary for the Government to make a et

state ment regarding the steps to be trkon for the maintenance of order

and the supply of food.

in

180 ras Annuiti

第一十月八其港賽

BOL COFT 10 Curts,

REUTER'S

TELEGRAMS.

THE CREATION OF NEW.

PEERS.

CHINESE

TELEGRAMS.

BEAN (TAX,

TO BE INCREASED).

[SHAT - PÓ" Barvion)

Peking, August 9. The Ministry of Financo pro-

London, Aug. F1, 7.40 am.

On the resumption of the debate. the House of Lords, Lord Mor- spoke in support of Lord. Halley announced that if the Veto bury's motion, while the Bishop Bill was defeated llis Majesty ns-Boses to increase the tax by-20 of Winchester said that he would rents to the creation of a sufficient per cent, on pro face of beans.

volo for the Bill.

in the Three Eastern Provinces.

The newspapers do not venture

to Torecast the result of the divi-

.

人

The Commissioner of Police has been instructed to take oll necessary measures for tho pre- servation of thelawand to prompt-siou though the Halsburyites ex- ly arrest any intimidatora. press themselves confident. The Mr. Buxton announced that the intest expectations are that_dbö Board of Trade conference Lol

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number of Peers to overcome any

combination.

"DO YOUR WORST,

London, August 11, 1.50 p.m.

The Earl of Mouth told the

government do their worst.

completely settled the coal porters goverment will have a small MORE SUPPORT FOR LORD

pute..

HOME POLITICS.

TO INFLUENCE THE WAVERERS

150ships are lying at London | · London, Aug. 10, 1150°p...-- with cargoes unloaded.

Although the speeches of Lord

majority,

THE RESULT OF THE

DIVISION

...

London, August 11, 8. Tlie House of Lords passed the Veto Bill by 131. votes to 114.

The figures were greeted withi

tremendous enthusiasm in the

House of Comiïións,

The number of motor omnis buses in the streets have been really and Lord Salisbury and duced owing, to shortage of Lord. De Broke yesterday evening petrol, mid it is feared that the showed a determination to push tramways will partly cease un-matte to the extreme, and al- ning owing to a shortage of coal though the House was filled with for the gonorntora.

Lods, who are seldoursery there, and whose votes are an unknown quantity, it is believed that Lord. Lansdowne's direct appeul not to Members rushed from the force: the King into a hateful House of Lords and quickly position will suffice to influence the waverers.

Baton charges were nindo by the police at the East-India Docks last night. A large number were injured.

TROOPS DRAFTED TO LONDON.

London, August 11, 7.40 a..."

One thousand troops are being drafted to London from the Aldershot Command to be in readiness to maintain order.

The whole of the troops in Aldershot have been ordered to be in immediate readiness.

THE ARMY AND FOOD SUPPLIES

·

* Durbun, August 9, 7.35 pan. It is officially announced vehicles have been despatched to

The death is reported of the tieneral French Amorican millionaire, Mr. Juha Qatos, at Paris."

The deceased gentleman made -his-fortune-out of the intro luc

tion of barbed wire....

HOTEL FIRE IN LONDON

ONE PERSON BURNT TO DEATH.

London, August 11, 7:10 am, A umber of Army motor has been London to transport the Army's appointed Chief of the Imperial fodder and food supplies.

eneral Staff; Läčut.-General Sir Charles Douglas Fuspector Gene. HOPE OF EARLY SETTLE ral, Lieut-General Sir Arthin Paget Commander of the troops in Treland, Lieut-General Grier

on to the Eastern Common Ligut.-General Franklyn Military Socrotary and Major-General Sir Douglas Haig to Count the troops in the Aldershor Cork-

(SERVICE TO THE TELRORAPH,”]

Darban.. Ang-10, 1.10 a.m. Great excitement he been eansed in London by a fire which band.

cecurred in the two upper storeys THE ESPIONAGE CASE. of the Carlton Hotel,.“

Hotel servants were able to e-

ape by ladders, and passers-by TO BE TRIED IN LEIPZIG

gavo overy · ́onsistance to the fire- men in dealing with the outbreak. The flames purat, out through the roof and the firemen linda strenuous task in preventing the

[BiH TO TEN “ TALMORAPH,”]

London, August 10, 4:40-p:

¥

The "Daily Chronicle" nys that lie Englishman who was

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MENT.

Durban, Aug, 14,;8:25 a.m,

LORD MORLEY QUITE DEFINITE

spread the news. ·

W

The concluding speeches of

Lords Curzon, Halsbury, and

Selbuche were all of the most

London, Aug. 11, 12.35 a.mi.. Lord Morley, reading from a sheet of foobeep, slowly, in reply vigons character and sometimes to appeals from Lord Rosebery

almost passionate... und Lansdowne, said that "Evory vote against my motion, not to insist on the amendments, is a vote in favour of a large åndl prompt creation of peers."

London, Aug, 11, 12,50 a.m. - Continning, Loral Morley said that there was nothing in their relations with the King

Lord Rosebery supported the Goverment.

GREAT EXCITEMENT.

· London, August 11, 7.40 a.m. Lord Camperdown announced

and country to be aslfamed of that although he detested the

Lord Rosebery hotly de

Important conferences are benounced the government's be-Bill he would support the Clay- ing held, in which the Government haviour towards a young and in-

HALSBURY.

London, August 11, 1.30 n.m.

Lords Templeton and Ebury

announced their intention of

supporting Lord Halsbitry, ©

KEEN RIVALRY,

London, August 11, 2.20 a.m.

Lords St. Levan, and Honenge said that they would support

the Government.

ARMY AFFAIRS.

BRAT PO" Aiavica)

Poking, Aug-1

The President of the Army

Board has decided that in future

only ariny cadets are eligible for appointments in Army Head-

guariors.

GOVERNORS CHANGE' POSTS.

["Sukuma 20" SERVION) .

Peking, August 9.

The Governor of Shons and

the Governor of Hunan have ex- changed posts"

They have received instructio from the Throng to take up their

customary pro

The House of Lords is over- posts without the

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flowing with the keenest rivalry,edure of going to the capital to between the Halsburyites and the Py thoir respect to the Emperor,

Liberals, so to speak.

Ford Halsbury actually moved

that the supporters of the govern

ment should have the perferenco,

THE VĒTO BİLL PÄSSED,

London, August 11.

The House of Forls liūva pass-

1 the Veto Bill by 131 votes

against 114, a majority of 17,

J

is participating, endeavouring to experienced King, but the bill crament. The Duke of Norfolk LORD CREWE IN AUDIENCE. end the strikes. The men's leaders must pass. It would leave the thereupon declared that he would

are hopeful of au early settlement, House with some force to resist

FISH PORTERS DEMAND

the dangerous measures of the vote bit-would cancel such vote. Government, and the Empire DOUBLE WAGES.

would be spared a scandal, which Durban, August El, 0.25 a.m.

would weaken the hold of the The fish portera demand that contre of empire on its com double wages be conceded-pend-ponent parts, ing a definite agreement.

FURTHER, SCENES

OF VIOLENCE... Durban, August 11, 6.25.m.

spread of the conflagration to His Berost:1; ou the 8th inst. for Thore live been further scones Majesty's Theatre....

The entire Fire Brigade was expionage in Germany is Bertrand of violence in Southwark and the

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LORD LONDONDERRY'S ADVICE,

London, Aug. 11, 3,5 m. Lord-Londonderry urged that the Unionists should not support

abstain from voting.

Lord Milner and the Irish Peer

said they would never surrender bocaue to prevent a civil war the Bonni Rule Bill must be settled by the House of Lords.

London, Aug. 11, 7.40 0. The King received Lord Crewe in audionco for over an hour Buckingham Palneo,

THE POPE.

As the ovening wore on the NO FRESH COMPLICATIONS

excitement increased, but the

aalloil out.

Stewart, a London solcitor, a mounted police were compelled the government but rather argumens elicited but very little Everything was most orderly. Lontsunut of Yeomanry and a co to charge. Diuers and those dressing for editor of the "Cavalry Journal." TOODSTUFFS A MENAGE ~The Duke of Northumberland interest the views of the various dinner, stopped to watolt the scene, as did also large órowds Mr. Stewart will be tried at in the alreet: !

The fire is now under contral,

A

| Laipzig...

Later.

Later. Mr. Stewart is considered to

London, August 11, 7.40 a.m.

The Popo has hid his kics

TO HEALTH.

insisted that they should compel

punctured to allow the removal Durban, August 11, 6.25 an The position in the railway for that would necessitate the re-

the government to create the peers, speakers were alrouly known.

of co te'n fluid... The Нриве was in a constant goods yards is becoming more form of the establishment, and

All efforts, re, being concen- buzzofconversation and the hopes trati to restore strength, other

A claurel body has boon found one of the finest scouts in the notions. The decomposing food-miske a strong second chamber.

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in the Carlton Hotel, but it is not Territorios. Ho served in the stuffs both in the yards and on; The Duke of Derqeltite mip- and lo"nu of the different parties wise no fresh complientious are yot identified.

The two top to re pre Jadly 31 Yeomanry during the lofthe where now proving a ported Lord, damaged.:

South African War,

mence to health

andowners policy

peared to fluctuate evenly.

PRINCE CHING,

["SHEUNG PO" BXXVICE}

Peking, August D.

"

Prince Ching, the President of

the new

w Cabinet, has asked for an extension oflcuro.

HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE, OPENING TO BE POST- PONED.

{"Brzuza Po" BYAYIŊn)-

Peking, August 9.

The Viceroy of Nanking, the Governor of Kiangsu; the Viceroy of Yunnun, the Governor of Kwei- chow, the Viceroy of Canton, the Governor of Shan-ing have jointly telegraphed to Cabinet esking for a ment the opening of the High: Court of Justice on account of the financial stapin provinces.

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