The Hongkong Telegraph.
February 11th, 1012, Temperaturo a.m. 02, p.m. 62; Humidity...00, 72,
"No. 8708---
五月弍拾年三統室
TELEGRAMS.
--BRITAIN'S ́NAVY,'
Mr. Churchill Says it is Ready.
OTHER POWERS OUTDISTANCED..
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London, Feb. 10, 8.50 a.m.- Speaking at Glasgow, Mr. Win- ston Churchill said he was able to give a very good account of the pavy. He believed the novy was in a high state of preparedness in case of sudden call. (Cheers.) The rumours of unpreparedness last year were absolutely baseless
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• Mr. Churchill was received with prolonged applause when addressed the Clyde Trust. He referred to the resources of tho Clyde, and continuing, said that ship for ship the navy was super- ior to any Power. The latest gun was a 13.5, and they had some of the finest weapons that Britain ever possessed. He hoped the creation of a War Staff, which was
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KING OF HONTENEGRO. FRANCE AND GRMANY.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY
12. 1912.
一拜機
魏二十月弍英港香
TELEGRAMS.
TELEGRAMS.
TELEGRAMS.
BRITAIN'S NAVY.
THE REVOLUTION.
THE REVOLUTION.'
MARGIN OF SUPERIORITY. YUAN'S TERMS ACCEPTED.
NEWS FROM JAPAN.
[Service to the "Tolograph.").
London, Feb. 10, 8.50 a...
Thus Britain's margin of eupe kority would become larger, hot amallor
(Our Own Correspondent.), Shanghai, Feb. 12, 9 a.m. The Wai-wu-pu statos that the
Republicans will accept Yunn
Tokyo, Feb. 12. Rumours have been circulated the Chinese: to the effect anong that Rossin and Japan have joined forces to support the Im- porinliste nnd that Japan has sont
RUSSIA'S WELCOME.
[Service to the Telegraph."] London, Feb. 11, 12.35 p.m.
The King of Montenegro, after brief visits to Vienna and Berlin, has arrived at St. Petersburg one division of troops to Man- where ho has been much feted. churia in this connection.
Router. The authorities deny the truth An edict establishing a roof this rumour and stato that the
mobilization of troopa-for Man--EXAMINER OF PLAYS mchuria has never even been coit- contemplated. 'Independent News Agoney,"
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··PRESSING FORWARD,
as the strain grow greator, (Chopra.) There was no doubt whitt Consequently other Powers, instead ever that the nations of Europe of overtaking Britain, by additional Shil-kai's terms. were pressing forward and press efforts, would only be more outdis- ing each other forward in the same tanced a A consequence of the avenue of almost indefinite expan-moupuren Britain herself would sion and expense. We had a right to our opinion. How far would the future generations compliment the present age upon its christianity and the wisdom of civilisation, which made this dreary, dangerous and sterile competition so much a fenture of our lives? But there it was, and we had to meet it. He was glad to be able to tell them that there was no need for alarm: (Cheers.)
NO NEED FOR PÄNIC.
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take. (Cheers). Let them build public will probably to issued their great dock un the Clyde, and the Government would provido no Tuesday. lack of great vessels to 6ll it, and Glasgow would know she was aid- ing and supporting the British navy, which had enabled the nation te pursue its path through the world, seeking no quarrel and fearing none,
LUXURY OR NOT?
London, Feb. 10, 1 50 p.m.
While Mr. Churchill's lucid and
YUAN'S TERMS.
What the Republicansi bave
Accepted.
NEUTRAL RAILWAY.
Tokio, February 10.
MR. BENDALL."
[Service to the Telegraph.
London, Feb. 10, 4.25 p.m. Mr. Dendall has been appoint- ed joint-oxaminer of plays with
TREATY RATIFIED.
[Service to the "Telograph."']". Bombay, Feb. 12, 7.35 m.
Router's correspondent in Paris states that the Sonato has ratifiod the Franco-German tronty,
M. Poincare made the voto a question of confidence. He said the treaty was not perfect but ratification of it was urgont..
Rejection of it would wonken the prestige of France and hurt her alliances. Especially and grontly would it surprise England which had greated the conclusion of the treaty with marked satis
faction.
M. Clemenconu donounced the tronty which, he said, was con.
Mr. Charles Brookfield-Router. cluded "under, the guns of
[Mr. Bundall" is probably Mr. Agadir."-Router; V. B. Rendall, editor of the "Athen-
BRITAIN AND GERMANY.
THE POURPARLERS,
[Service to the Telegraph."
GUARDING PANAMA.
CANAL.
GREAT FORTRESS.
[Service to the "Telegraph."]
London, Feb. 11, 7.10 a.m. A message from Washington states that the War Department has ordered the immediate beginning of the construction of the great
It is notified by the Governor-dean" and "s well known writer.] General of Kwangtung that hostile A telegram on this page states action is restricted (forbidden?) in that Yuan's terms bave been the neutral zone along the South accepted. They are as follow:- Manchurian Railway and in such of 1. The title of the Emperor of the places leased where fighting The Japanese Government will China shall romain hereditary, may threaten the traffic. but all political power shall bo conceded to the Chinese people, also notify both the Imperialists and consisting of the Manolius, Hans, the Republicans that the railway is
and not to be used for hostile purposes.ment Geographique," saya that fortress on Flamenco Island at the Mongolians, Thibetans, Mulammedans, who will form a
(Ind. News Agency).
the Anglo-German pourparlera entrance to the Panama Canal rolate largely to tho, island of Fourteen-inch guns and the heavi Timor, half of which belongs to est mortars similar to those on the Portugal, and to the neighbour fortifications of the 'Atlantic side ing island of Kambing which
There was no need for raising the resources of the country. They an excited panic or disparaging
might face the situation with great forcible exposition of the naval composure, and on every point and situation is generally applauded and in every detail they had it well in the policy an enunciated approved, hand. From the organs of both several papers criticise the applien- the great parties, one might gather tion of the word "luxury" to the already working, would render that Britain financially was very Germany likewise needs a navy, Gorman navy. They point out that such rumours of unpreparedness tottering, weak and in a parlous and they consider the expression, lapublic, and the Emperor in common with the people will en Impossible. Moreover, a class of condition. He hoped their foreign thought. duly qualified was ill
friends would realise that it was chosen and ant to annoy the der and happiness of the country. deavour to promote the wolfire officers was being constantly
only talk, Laughter.) The re- mans just while Lord Haldane was However, os this arrangemont trained to deal with the higher sources which the British Chan-seeking a path to better relations does not provido for the retire- problems of strategy and organisa-color could command were amply Other critics, while endorsing Mment of the, procoding dynasty, Mon:
equal for all stated requirements.
Churchill's views, doubt the timeli-care should be taken that the nesa of the speech-(Router). people do not misunderstand the
BRITAIN AND GERMANY,
GERMAN COMMENTS.
matter.
2: The shrines and tombs of Imperial ancestors shall be ro spected as hitherto,"
3. The amount of the Imperial allowances will be made as liberal as possible.
GREAT NAVAL LOAN. Ho believed that a considerable He affirmed that Britain never
body of opinion favoured the fiutat bad any thought of aggression, ion of a great naval. Joan.. Thin nor attributed such thoughts to
could at prosent be floated with pre feel paso, on the best of terms, but
Bombay, Fob. 12, 7.35 n.. other great Powers. There was,
what uso would it be to the navy!.
Reuter's Berlin correspondent however, this difference between Britain had to build enough ship British naval power and the great secure an effective command of says the Pross there considers
the won, and it was a sheer waste that Mr. Churchill's speech Kuanget, the construction of friendly Empire, and he trusted it
to build more than was necessary little calculated to lighten Lord would long remain a great friendly for that purpose in any one year. Haldane's task of preparing an Empire, of Germany,(cheers)-What was wanted a steady entento,
No It is declares that the descrip, The British navy was a necessity, building on a regular plan.
Bensational or violent departuretion of the Gorman pavy sa ad from some points of view the German navy was by nature of Jury, It was existence to us and expansion to them. "We
· couldn't, if we wished," said Mr. Churchill, "menace the peace of a single Continental hamilet, but on the other hand the whole fortunes of our race and Empire, and the whole of the treasure accumulated by centuries of sacrifice and achievement, will perish and be utterly swept away if the naval supremacy. IB endangered."" (Cheers.)
A SERIOUS MÅTTER.
It was the British navy that had made Britain a great Power. Ger- many was a great Power, respected
Was
from existing methods was required. luxury exemplifica the incurable Navies could not be created or wrong-headedness of the British expanded in a year. Their regular point of view.
The Liberal "Roersen Courier" development, could best bo secured by large annual supplies of money, any if the Mr. Churchillintonded but not by excited and capricious to destroy the possibility of Lord windfalls by means of great loans. Haldano's visit having a good (Choors.) He thought, however, in effect he could not have achieved stead of an anuua! proposition that it more adroitly." naval expenditure should be pre-
sonted to the Commons so as to
command a survoy over a period of several years. There was no need for anxiety. Their shipbuilding capacity was sufficient, he would say it was unequalled in the world." (Cheers).
NO NEED FOR ALARM.
There was
LABOUR TROUBLES.
4. The tomb of the Eniperor which remains unfinished, shall bo completed according to the original plan.
6. The private property of the Imperial Court shall be protected under proper management.
8. All the officials of the House- hold Department and the guards shall remain intact.
7. The great oficials of the Imperial Household shall hold their posla. However, their pro- sont number shall not by incroas- ed. In case of poverty proper grants will be made for them.
TEST CRICKET.
A NEW RECORD.
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"Telegraph."]. London, Feb. 10, 9.5 8.m.
· London, Feb. 11, 12.35 p.m. The Belgian periodical, "Mona-
belongs to Portugal and in which are to be installed.-Router, Germany is greatly interested. Portugal is to receive compen-STRIKERS AND TROOPS. sation.
A FIERCE FIGHT.
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[Timer is the most important of the chain of islets which stretches oast- ward from Jays. It is about 300,000
miles in lenth and has a population of [Service to the "Telegraph."] London, Feb. 11, 10 a.m. 500,000. The smaller westera poro-message-from-Mons (capital of belongs to the Dutch]
In glorious weather and before & large attendance, the test matchi was resumed. The wicket was perfect. England made 370 for one, of which Hobbs scored 178. His innings was superb all round, AUSTRALIAN POLITICS, he knocking up twenty-two fours. Rhodesiande 157, unfinished. The partnership of 323 for one wicket is a test match record. (Reuters).
MR. HOOLEY.
A YEAR'S IMPRISONMENT.
[Service to the "Telegraph."
London, Feb. 10, 3 p..
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ELECTION RESULT.
[Service to the "Telography."] London, Feb. 11, 12.35 p.m. -Renter's correspondent at Ado-1 laide eays that the elections in South Australia which arose out of the dissolution, oarly in January have created tremendous interest.
It is certain that the Liberals, who formed the opposition in the Mr. E. T. Hooley, the Lon-ast Parliament, will have a don financier, has been sen- tenced to
4 years impri- majority of six, probably more,
The Labourites wore boston in 8. The Ledditary Princes and sonment in the second divi- the metropolis but the Ministers unbles shall not be abolished. sion for fraudently obtaining two have been roturned. The power of granting patents of thousand pounds sterling from a peerage or permitting succession youth just Inheriting a fortune.campaign largely on the lines of
RIOTS IN GLASGOW.
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in the peerage shall be in the Reuter. hands af the Emperor.
0. The private property owned
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protected under proper, manage-| ment.
the Belgian province of Hainault and centre of an extensive coalfield) reports
botwoon fighting
the miners on strike and the troops
The latter charged with fixed bay- onets and Bred, killing two of tho rioters. The minors thereupon re attacked and the fiercest méles ensued. Ultimately the soldiers broke the ranks and flod. They were rallied and once more charged, scattering the mob and injuring many.-(Reuter);
HOME POLITICS.
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.
[Sorvico to the Telegraphi.")
London, Feb. 11, 3.35 a.m. The Master of Elibank, speak- ing at Edinburgh, sald the Gov- emment would take up the Union- Ist challenge to make the Insurance Bill a party measure. They would use the whole power of the party [It will be remembered that the dis“ machinery to bring home to every
The Opposition conducted the charging the Government with extreme Socialism.-Reuter.
klag to ibe Appropriation Bill s volo
no chanca of them [Service to the "Telegraph."]by Princes of the Bloo shall be STRIKE IN PORTUGAL.olution was das to the Government household in the land the fact that being overtaken in the matter naval constructions, while money for occasion for shipbuilding left no
alarm. Neither did the personnel.
RESTORING ORDER:
for the establishment of Blate brigit owed to the Radical Government a blessing of a great organisation. works"]
If the public disapproved of it after
a fuller explanation of the technic
and honoured all over the world They had 133,000 trained long Glasgow led to serious roting perly out of the huddings of the Service to the "Talograph."STEVENSON AND GRAY ́alities and detalls, the Government
London, Feb. 10, 9 p.m. Router's correspondent at Listion
HALFWAY SCORES.
woro prepared to stand the shock.
FREE SPEECHE Ho. complained that
Con London, Feb. 11, 4.10 a.m, servatives never attacked Home In the third billiard match at the Rule on its merits. It would Caxton Hall between Gray and be a triumph for the principle of Stevenson, the half-way scores are: democratic Government and give Gray, 8,231; Stevenson, 6,222
London, Feb. 10, 3.25 a.m.
10. The impecunieuz nobles Attempts to discharge liners at shail be granted rilegavo pro servico men, also a naval reserva of among dockers who are strike, Governiunt in order that they which mora use would be made in There were fights with the police, many maintain their position,
11. The Fight Bannernien be-states that the Cabinet is conferring the future. Whatever might happen and many arrests were effected. abroad, there would be no whining The military have been warned to long ng to the Corerument army wih regard to the recent disturb (Service to the "Telegrapli."]
will remain in their sety cons leances. It is announced that as here, no signals of distress, no be in readiness,
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fore. In case the organic regala-order is being restored, martial law cries for help would go up, would face the future like cur an BTRIKE AT MANCHESTER,tions are changed in the future a will shortly be abolished:
plan will be derieed up that they. cestors, without fear and
Manchester dockers have struck do not lose their means of living. gance,' but with solid and inflexible
with the utmost suddenness as a' The Japan Gazetto" Gnds the protest to the employment of non- following additional articles in unionists. Work is at a stand- the "Jiji Shimpo.":" still and it is feared that the trans port workers will join the strikers, Router.
before she fiad a single ship. Those facts ought clearly to be stated, because the suggestion that naval risks of Britain and Germany were on an equality was utterly untrue.
The Government had resolved to maintain the naval supremacy, which the country en-determination, joyed.. They none of them would tolerate his presence in the Admir alty for a single hour unless they were satisfied that all steps were being taken to secure the safety, of the country. The newspapers now said there were prospects of fur-
ATTO-
THE FIRST POWER. We would be the first Power, cou tinued the First Lord of the Ad miralty, to welcome a retardation o: slackening of naval rivalries. We
'MINE'S TO STRIE. would moet any such slackening. not with words, but deeds. (Cheez)) But if there were to be increases on
London, Feb. 10, 8.25 a.m. ther naval increases among the the Continent,, we would have no
A message from Reuter's Si. difficulty in meeting them. Navel: a very serious matter, Because not
competition was becoming more Etienne correspondent states that Unly were the navien increasing acute, but Britain could not only in- a. ballot of miners la the Loire in size, but everything connected grease the number of ships, but the Basin is nverwhelmingly in favour with ting’nausga avere increasing in sapo of naval strength to ether of a general ptzida on the ind of
Continental Fawers., That wES
12. The officore and officials of the Manchus, Hans. Mongolians, Thibotas and Mulammedans and the naval ráal military or gonization shill runt in intact.
13. The Manoliu, Hans Mon- goliane, Thibetans and Moban medans shall enjoy the same privileges is the tepublicana.
FRANCE'S NAVY.
MANY ADDITIONS
THE REICHSTAG.
PRESIDENT ELECTED.
strength to the Empire, where there was now wealmess. In his sposch on the 26th of January, bány Bonar Law did not say a word of rebuke to the Privy Councillor, who ostentatiously organised *** rebellion. He declared that the Intention of preventing the meating in Belfast was an attempt Reuter's Berlin correspondent to deny the right of free announces three battleships states that Herr Spahn, the and was unparalleled in fis for 1912, twd each in 1913, 1914 Centre group, has been elected gance and deliberation,
[Service to the Tolesriph."]
[Service to the Tolegraph.
London, Feb. 10, 3:10 p.m. London, Feb. 10, 8.25 a.m.
A message from Paris states that
the French shipbuilding programma
Ak to the pondono bo granted
1911 1916 and 1919, a Socialist, and Her Paasche, a the beginning, underi the Imperial use, no definite and 1917 and two fast cruisers President and Herr Schiedemann, it made the fight for Home Rule
Improved conditions decision hes, yet been reached, annually In
with 1886 and 1893 Res but it is expected shat it will be The estimated tret in fifty-six mine Liberal," "Vice-Presidents fixed at 4,000,000 tools,
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