1911-11-30 — Page 1

The Hongkong Telegraph.

November 28th, 1910, a.m. 72, p.m. 78; Humidity...78, 75,

No. 8617

TELEGRAMS.

THE NAVY

IMPORTANT CHANGES,

[Service to the Telegraph," Via Bombay, Nov. 29, 2.16 p.m. It is officially stated that the King has offered a peerage to Admiral Sir Arthur Wilson, and has allowed him

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to Jedline to honour for personal

reasone.

Admiral Bir Francis Bridgeman

and H.S.H. Prince Louis Alexander

of Battenberg, and Captain Paken

ham have been appointed Lords

Commissioners of the Admiralty.

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TELEGRAMS.

(ESTABLISHED 1881)

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THURSDAY,

TELEGRAMS.

Ereat changes necessary at the be own initiative, whether they had ginning of the year, I decided, after een removed, or whether there was vareful consideration, and discussion any precedent in trying to syn with Mr. Asquith and my colleagues,chronise the appointments of the that it would be better, in the in-three Lords. Mr. Churchill replied Gerests of the public service and the that he had to consider the constitu-

Lavy, if the changes occur now. This

will give the now men a free hand to

decide issues which otherwise would

have been stereotypod, and over which they would have little effective approved of the changes. Vice-Ad-

control."

THE NEW LORDS.

Mr: Churchill added that no diff

rences of any kind, either personal

public, had arisen, neither had any question of policy arisen.

In

Pakenham, R.N., C.B., had a career

rare distinction, having been in

Admiral Togo's flagship throughout

Vice-Admiral Sir George Callaghan as been appointed to the Home

aying a tribute to the new Lords, ficat, and Vloe-Admiral Sir Johne montioned that Captain W. C Rushworth Jellicoe has been ap pointed to the second division of the Richard Vesey Hamilton has been

Home feet. Rear Admiral Sir

-appointed to the third and fourth di

Rear-Admítal Burney to the vision;

Atlantic Squadron; Rear-Admiral

Frederick Charles Doveton Burder

to the fifth cruiser squadron. Rear-

Admiral Briggs remains a Commis

sioner of the Admiralty; Captain C

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tion of the Board as a whole, and in

the interest of the formation of the

Board as a whole he informed Vice-

Admiral Egerton that his Majesty

miral Egerton would be appointed to

the chief command of a home port at

the first vacancy..

"NO REPROACH.”

Mr. Churchill said that no re-

proach or slur rested on the Vici

'Admiral's public or professional re-

putation. The change was necessary

to produce a Board which as a com piuto unit, and which as a whole

would be the most effective working

the Russia-Japanese war, andhe

was present at the battle of Thushi- |-,

ma. He thought the appointments

would commend themselves to the

whole navy, as the best judges on

ayal matters. He hoped much from

ha. future.

Rear-Admiral Sir John Rush-

E, Madden in appointed a Rear-Adarth Jellicoe, a Lord of the Admir

miral of the first division of the Hom fleet, while Vico-Admiral Sir George Egerton receives the command of a

Home port at the first vacancy.

CHURCHILL EXPLAINS

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alty, hoped that the House would be. have that the distribution of the

commands in the fleet were under-

aken for no other reason than to

sure

the best service for the State

DISCUSSION IN THE HOUSE. which in times of need requires

changos, which alightly anticipated regular normal working of events. imply no slur or reproach on any member of the outgoing board,2, he aid. I am quito prepared, shou'd the recessity arise, to show that any

tumburs or etatoments which have

Via Durban, Nov, 29, 7.45 a.m. Before the Commons adjourned Ford Thynne asked whether the iree Sca Lords hail resigned, and

what was the reason for the obange

which was unprecedented in history

Ir the Admiralty. Right Hon. Mr.

Winston Churchill replied that Ad-

ceou madu regarding the positions oi

miral Sir Arthur Wilson was dug to Luispositions of the feet are wholly

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retire in March, on attaining to an baseless, in so far as they suggest

●ge of seventy years. Captain C. Eat absolute rocurity has not at all

Madden, would retire in January on

promotion and the appointment to s sea-going command. “I was thus

confronted," said Mr. Churchill,

with. the ation of half the

Board, including the most important member, at a period when the Com-

mons were discussing the estimates.

and when muob of the most impor

tant work was in full transaction.

At the present time the issues ATT cpen, and decisions will have to be

taken, governing the Admiralty

ranos during sise next

times been maintained." "ADMIRAL WILSON'S BERVICES

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NOVEMBER 30 1911.

TELEGRAMS.

THE REBELLION,

FIGHTING IN NANKING.

(Our Own Cofrespondent.)

Shanghai, Nov. 30.

General Wang, the second in

command of the Imperialists at Nanking has been wounded.

Five hundred · of : General

Chang's troops have gone over to

the revolutionaries.

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TELEGRAMS.

THE SPEECH.

RUSSIAN COMMENT.

[Service to the "Telegraph.").

Durban, Nor

Router's St. Petersburg corres-

pondent states that the "Novoye Vramya" commenting upon Sir

E. Grey's specol eulogises the

sobriety of Grey and the courage of the British foreign policy. The

sposch also testifies that Russian

aotion in Persia was not apposed

to the letter or the spirit of the

The Imperialists silenged the Convention.—Router. artillory at Mofushan and repul-

sed a night attack on the Shent-

somen Gate..

The revolutionary warships aro

heavily bombarding Lion Hill.

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uncans in the intercata of general ad- The foreign vessels have taken

That was up

anchor..

ministrative efficiency.

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he sole reason of Vice-Admiral TROOPS FROM KIOOHAU.

Egerton's resignation. Regarding

Bombay, Nov. 80, Router's Barlin.correspondent states that the authorities at Kiso-

shau have been instructed imme

diately to sond 200 men to Tien- isin,

The question whether the Sea Lords

esigned or were removed, he thought

the procedure was perfectly regular Whan be apprised the Sea Lords that in Majesty amented to the changes,

they naturally accepted these changes

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NANKING FALLS.

n the true spirit of the naval serThe revolutionaries, according rice, which was not to put personalio Reuter's correspondent at Nan-

onsiderations over the interests of

king have entered the city.

Rentor.

the service.(Reuter.)

FAVOURABLE COMMENT.

The Times" states that Mr.

Churchilla selection appears in every

pay to be mexceptionable. It, an-

ticipates the most notable departure

from the policy, will be the creation

of a war staff. Tho "Daily Mail"

ays that Mr. Churchill has given

| proof of his good intentions and his

idministrative ability,

MORE PRESS COMMENTS:-

Durban, Nov. 29.

The Daily Telegraph" says

Mr. Churchill said he would like to that Mr. Churchill's selections record the sense of the great services have given widespread satisfact- which Admirs! Wilson had rendered

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ion. The most progressive offi- to tlie Navy and the State, which had gained the universal respect of cars have been chosen. those who had the good fortune to The "Morning Post" gays that serve under him, or who had the the appointments generally com

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mand confidence, and mentions

that Admiral Stardee was former-

honour of being associated with him, Lord Thynne sald Mr. Churchill had not dealt with the resKÓW- by Lord Charles Baresford's Chief

Vico-Admiral Sir George Egerton's of Staff, an

resignation, and he naked whether Chat:re...ill on apsolu

alates Mr.

the thres Tords had ranlagued en tå

thite tlust much was to be done,

A JAPANESE REPORT,

Tokio, Nov. 29.

An official report from Rear-Ad- uiral Kawashima, Commander of cho, combined squadron, states that

Hankow was captured by the revela tionary army on the morning of the 27th.-(Independent News Agency.) FALL OF HANYING;

Tokyo, Nov. 30. The principal cause of the fall

of Hanyang is said to be that the

Imperialists had arms of the newest type supplied by a Euro- pean nation.-Independent News

Agonoy.

MARQUIS KOMURA.

Tokyo, Nov. 30, The Japanese Government has received sincere condolences from the British Government in regard logo del { Marquis Ko

PRESIDENTIAL

MESSAGE.

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TELEGRAMS.

The "Daily News" says that

the changes show that Mr. Chur ohill is avoiding the recognition of personal fouds in the Navy,

The "Daily Chronicle" con- aiders that there is nothing in the

Personality of the new lords to indicate profound changes.

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BIG Corr 10 Cuns'

TELEGRAMS,

THE WAR

FIGHT WITH ARABS.

(Sorvice to the "Telegraph."

Durban, Nov. 30.

Reuters Rome correspondent states that in order to deter snip

ing at nghazi I $18 Br

After

The "Morning Leader" con- siders that Mr. Churchill in prised a body of Arabs, taken an undeniably strong step fierce-ad-prolongeng the

which has the

the respousirit of placing Arabs were almost wiped out,

on the proper The Italian casualities were 12 killed and 30 wounded.-Neuter,

shouldors, those of the Minister.

Reuter.

GREEK.

OXFORD'S ATTITUDE,

[Service to the "Telegraph,"

Durban, Nov, 20.

The Convocation of Oxford, by

FINANCIAL POSITION

IN SHANGHAI

Paper Currency

The following is from The "N. C. Daily News" of Nov. 24:-Wo referred yesterday to fifteen nat ive banka, members of the Bank. ers' Guild, that failed as a ros- ult of the origis, aзnsequent upon the revolution. This much should be said in their favour, that even though they were willing to Bat- the affairs and meet their oblig *ations, the condition of the mar

ket is such as to preclude the

Via Bombay, Nov. 29, 4.30 p.m.

Router's correspondoht at Wash.

ington states that President Taft has

completed his moringe to the Con- gress. It is devoted entirely to the 595 to 860, has rejected the sta- Trust question. It is understood tute approved by the Congreg that, federal incorporation, as Prestation on Nov. 7 making Greek dent Taft outlined two years ago, optional for candidates for hou will bo agaiu suggested as solving the ours in science and mathematics.chances of a settlement. Whatever

| Trust problem.

-Reuter.

ST. ANDREW'S BALL.

The, Decorations.

CANTON NEWS,

(Tolograph Correspondent.) Canton, Nov. 29. The Governor General of, Can-

The decorations for the St. Au- ton has issued a proclamation to the effect that all criminals will drew's Ball this evening have be dealt with by the judicial been carried out in the usual board, except in the case of the lavish scale and an effect that is Army and Navy where courts-most pleasing to the eye has been nartial will be resorted to..

Some soldiers in the "Dare

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securities they may have, whether valuable or nôt, it is impossible to realise on them at the present" moment; and naturally they would have to wait for a better state of affairs in the market. In the meanwhile, the foreign merchanta were not in a position to wait for. the sums due to them on the nat

ive orders of these banks, conseq- uently they applied to the native dealers, who gave them these orders and to whom they sold and

obtained. The entrance vestibule delivered the car. Most of the

has been completely transformed Chinese dealers have taken back Death corps on Monday en- deavoured to persuade some other with greenery and guests will he native orders which they gave soldiers to remove their queues. pass through arches brilliantly to the foreign merchants and paid the anaunts, although there is The latter enraged, fired on the illumianted by electricity in a

still a certain proportion of the “death dares" who being speed-scheme which will be carried out tindebtedness of native merchants ily reinforced started general the entire length of the stairs and fighting which was only stopped by the Red Cross Socisty. Two men were killed and eight wound- ...

on the corridor above.

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on native orders to be liquidated.

Another factor, which might have a disturbing influence on- the market, is the issuance of banknotes of the new Republican

The railings of the staircase, will be hid with palms, ferns and flowers. Two well known Chinese piece

The dancing rooms are real Bank. This bank was establish goodsmanufacturers in Hongkong

works of art and at intervals ed during the week, and is said have offered their services to the

along the walls shields beating to have made arrangemente Canton government, to collect

the coats of arms of various welle banknotes to the value of money for military expenditure, known Scottish Clans, are being from five to ten million teels. It from their fellow dealers. The Governor General has commend- ed them for their public spirit and requested them to send the money along.

eot, relieved with property swords, is a matter of common knowledge claymores and other weapons, that the contending parties in while even the iron helmet plays China are in need of funde, and this bank is intended to be the no inconspicuous part.

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In the principal hall the Scot-means of supplying money for the When Chang Ming-Chi was

tish Cross, illuminated, is placed needs of the republican ca Viceroy of Canton several Hong-

at the other the Royal Arms Judged from a purely commercial kong vernacular papers were not allowed to circulate in Canton.

flanked by flage has been set point of view, we fear this, bank The official ban has now been above, the mantlepiece. The vor may pro an add

sudahs have been ordened in ready numerous nat removed and all payers can go

with matting and are also choice- liave been issuin

Is without let or hindrance,

with buating