1912-02-27 — Page 1

The Hongkong Telegraph.

February 26th, 1912; Temperature, a.m. 67, p.m. 67; Humidity...04, 02.

No. 8720

TELEGRAMS.

十初月正年子壬

(ESTABLISHED 1881)

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TUESDAY,

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FEBRUARY 17 10

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TELEGRAMS.

TELEGRAMS,

TELEGRAMS.

TELEGRAMS

LABOUR TROUBLES.

LABOUR TROUBLES.

THE NEW CHINA,

TOKYO LOAN.

TEST CRICKET.

HOME POLITICS,

SUGAR CONVENTION.

BIG CONCESSION.

GLOOMY REPORTS.

TAXES 'REIMPOSED.

RA OSEDH PAR

M.O.O. AND ARGENTINA.

MINISTER RE-ELECTED.

NO AGREEMENT.

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Service to the Telegraph."] | [Service to the "Telegraph."]

London, Feb. 26, 5.15 a.m.

The latest reports from the coal-

owners

(Our Own Correspondent.)

Slinnghai, Feb. 27, 9.15

Tho delegation from Yuan,

[Service to the Telegraph."] | [Servico to the "Tolegraph." [Service to the "Telograpli."] [Service to the

Bomby, Feb. 27, 7.35 a.m.

Tho Tokyo loan painted in

Feb. 26, 12.40 p.m.

correspondent at

Bombay, Feb. 27, 7.35-a.m. `

Mr. McKinnon Wood, who was

appotetsd Secretary of State for Scotland has been ro sleetod, receiving 8,530 votes, while the

Bombay, Feb. 27, 7.35 a.m.

The coal-owners of England and Scotland have not only fields state that the resolutions at Shil-kai has arrival from Peking. London las her closed, the duos Ayres states that in the agreed to the minimum wage for various miners' meelings, also Bisatisfaction with their ap-underwriters taking half. The test matoll Bolnesn the abnormal places, but as a general interviews with

and pointment is expressed at meet-stock closed at par yesterday. Merylebone O.C. and Argontiun

the former scored 266.in the first Unionist, Mr. Macuiston, recov - principle, excepting in the ese miners" lenders are almost willy-ings-in-Shanghai, whore-pro Reuter

of old mon and boys.

pessimistic, but it is understood clamations have boon issued

innings and 250 in the end od 8,061-Router,

To this the minors, are agreō- that Mr. Asquith and Mr.. Lloyd notifying the reimposition of the

while Argentina's core in the able and in consequence the George will be allowed to address

suspended Lization.

first inning was 200, while in the owners have formed Mr. As the Miners' Federation to-morrow,

second thros wickets foll for 18

-Router, n

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¿quith that considerable progross CONCESSIONS EXPECTED,

his bean mide towards pence.

The Daily News" believes that they will announce important concessions, as a result ol confer ence with the owners, in connec

It is assumed that the Govern ment will mako a spœcial effort

to bring in the recalcitran's in

Wales.

TIT FOR TAT.

17.

TRIPOLI WAR.

ITALY'S WAR EXPENSES,

RUSSIA IN MONGOLIA.

London, Feb. 26, 3 p.m..

The "Daily Telegraph" pub ishes a message from St. Peters-

tion with the minimum wage quesburg stating that the new Goveṛṇ-

Sece to the "Tole,raph."] London, Feb. 26, 4.10 a.m. Reuter's Rome correspondent

states that a Bill has been submit-

"RAIN STOPS PLAY.

London, Feb. 26, 6.25 a.m. A message from Reuter's corre- Russian Government for a loan of extraordinary credits of 170 mil-spondent at Sydney state's that the

iòn, which, it is hoped, will Inducement of Mongelle bos asked theted to the Chamber to sanction the

the men to suspend their notices ponding negotiations regarding the

details of the agreement.

A large body of Rhenish and,

Westphalian mineralns resolved

MORE HOPEFUL. emphatically against striking in sympathy with the English Mr. Asquil', has appealed to the miners. They decl ro that during | dominant personalities among the the German atrikes Engh and Welsh coal-owners on patriotic flooded Germany with coal and grounds to accept any decision that they will not pull the reached by the English coal owners. The former have agreed. TROOPS READY.

chestnuts out of the fire for the Englislimer, Reuter.

NEGOTIATIONS FAIL.

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On the other hand preparations

have been made at Aldershot to

sond sixteen thousand troops · the. moment they are required.

The Chesterfield miuers have have been made at practically all gone ou strike, their notices havgarrison towns to despatch tipops Ing expired. Perfect order is to the coalfields. Arrangements maintained. The negotiations

failed at thỏ last moment.

RAILWAYMEN'S ATTITUDE. |

The Amalgamated Society of

Railwaymen advises its mombers to do nothing"tɔprecipitato a sym- pathetic. strike until further notico.

The owners last night again| conferred with Mr. "Asquith at Downing Street.

BERIOUS CHARGE.

A man has been charged at

Aldorshot with inciting soldiers

itcuter.

A WISE CONCESSION.

London, Feb. 20, 0.35 p.m.

1 million roubles, and has also asked for Russian Instructors to organise a national ormy.---Reuter.

YUAN MOVES.

THE RUPTURE,

lion lire already opened for the War fifth lest match has hadrāto be expenses and to authorise further stopped on account of a downpour credits of 35 millions. Out of of rain.. the total of 205 millions, 67 millions have been covered by Shanghai, Feb. 20:

past surpluses and the rest Yuan Shih-kai kas telegraphed are to be spread equally over the to Dr. Sun Yat-sin, consenting to budgets from now to 1917. "The leave l'eking and proceel to Bill also provides 10) millons for Nanking by the Tienisia-Pakcu harbour works at Tripoll, Beng- Railwy, with a amall escort ol hasi and Derris. Boldiers.

Tung Shao-yi and Wong Ching- wai, the two delegates dospatelod to meet the new Praitent ai Peking ore now staying at the College of Nobility,

ANOTHER RESIGN TION.

Chun Ki-mce this Guvernor General of Shanghai has decided to resign and logos to establish a rule that in the future that City will not have a Governor General.

A STRAIGHT TIP.

ITALIANS EXPELLED.

London, Feb. 26, 3 p.m.

Router's Constantinople corro- spondent' reports, that the Turkish Cabinet has decided to expel all Italians except occlesiastica from

London, Feb. 26, 5.15 am.

A message from Sydney states that Messrs. Mayne, Kelleway,

Emery, Matthews, Jennings and

Whitty have been selected. The

South Australian Association has

cabled the Board of Control, con-

tending that the chairman exceeded f powers in, cancelling invita ions and urging that a special meet-

the vilayets of Beirut, Damascus, ing of the Board be held in Mel- Jerusalem and Aleppo, allowing

them fifteen days to leave. The bourne with a view to securing the Beirut correspondent wires that book foam in fairness to their The Diplomatic Bly at Poking over 200 spectators on the quays prospective opponents and in the has advised Yan S.dil-kui 10] were killed 'and 'wounded by the aceporate Vio formition of a new Italians' fire on Saturday. Some iterests of Australian cricket ind stalile gorn'meat;sð; oth

business premises were damaged. Reuter.

ries China w be load up h

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The miners, in, some districte have agreed to keep a sufficient

by tho Povora në'à có tatry wil)-| Another message, despatched on staff in the mines to pump out out a'prop`r governmen". .

Sunday, sinted that, the list of the the water, alleyter.

total casualties was as yel incom: plete About filly of the Anvillah's It was at first dovided that the brow are missing.

|should bo sovon years, but it lins

THE PRESIDENCY./***

to traitorous practices. It is AMERICAN PRESIDENCY. term of office for the President

alleged that he distributed pam-|

phlets calling upon the soldiers

'to side with the strikers and ro-

fuse to fire.

ROOSEVELT READY."

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SEVERE CRITICISM.

OBITUARY,

SIR GAINSFORD BRUCE.

London, Feb. 26, 4.10-a.m

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now been decided to extend the MEDITErranean fleet. [Service to the "Telegraph,"

eriod by a further thron years. TANGIBLE PATRIOTISM.

Tlio Nink'n; Government is [Service to the "Tolograph."]

[bgʻng bombardod witli telograms London, Feb. 26, 3 p.m.. from Chinoso residents, abroad, Reuter's correspondent in Newake up ilio national loan.

expresiig "their", willingno s to

Fleet jadependent of the conso-

York telegraph's that Roosevelt, in quences of a coal strike for a reply to an enquiry, says he will considerable time.}

accept nomination for the Prest

FLEET SUPPLIED. Mr, Winston Churchill says that measures were adopted two months ago which rendered tho

AN EXVICEROY..

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The death has occurred of the Right Hon. Sir Gainsford Brice, (Our Own Correspondent.) D.C.L., P.C., Judge under the

Bonalicon Act sincs 1890, London, Feb. 25, IC,20 a.m.

Cather

GRAND DUKE OF H.M.S. Powerful has made her The Northern and Southern last cruise and is joining the obsLUXEMBERG. provincat are Foufersing as toete warships in the Solent prep The dentli is anyounced It was unnecessary, at present dency if it is tendered, and will the est moans of suppressing tory to sale. The proposed with the Grand Duke of Luxemburg, to interfere with the soa training adhere to this decision until the

S'n gwan, former viceroy of drawal of British warships from bu Kenai and preventing him and provided that reasonably economy Convention has expressed its pre- his followers retreating into the Mediterranean is severely who is succeeded by his oldest

observe Reutor

ference,

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Mong "Chat Po

THE OIVIL SERVICE,

London, Feb. 20, 12.40 p.m.

The Civil Servico estimates

show a surplus of £1,484,003.~

Reuter.

NEW ZEALAND.

DUTY OF CITIZENSHIP.

[Service to the Tolograph."

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‚ 'London, Feb, 20, 12:40 p.m. Router's correspondent Wellington states that Dofones Authorities report that

London, Feb. 20,

Routor's correspondent Brussels reports that the Sugar

Commission, whielt gris adjourn ed a week ago and should havo mot to-day, did not meet in the absence of an agreement bolwesa Russin mud Germany.

It will probably meet next wook.-Reuter..

THE L.S.D, OF PLAY- WRITING.

Bad Bargains and Fat Fortunes.

"Let me give you a bit of ad vice, young man. Never sel such good stuff as that for thirty pounds," said Mr. Enden, as

for. ho landed a cheque this amount to the late W. S. Gilbert for his first play, “Dul- "I took his advice,"

camara.'

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the author records, "and never did."

But, compared with some other playwrights, Bir W. S. Gilbert might have counted himself for

tunate to receive £30 down for his first dramatic bantling,

Sir Arthur Pinerostill treasures.

a set of shirtstuds, the only fruit of his maiden" play, "Two the Hundred a Year," His next venture, "Two: Can Play at the Game," put a paltry £6 in his : purae; and for "Daisy's Escape," his third effort at playwriting, he jubilantly pocketed a cheque for 250, little dreaming of the time to come when single play- Sweet Lavender "would add good 240,000 to his bank balance.

great was shown by the Territorials at

enthusiasm and kesauers

the annual camp. Excellent work was done.

The Senior Cadets number 38,500 and the Territorials 31,000-Reater,

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CANTON NEWS.

[THM ""TaLMORATH" ConasroNDENT)

Canton, Feb. 20.

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The folly of selling a play outright has often been illustraf- ed. If the author of " Our Flat" had not been tempted by Mr. Willie Edouin's proffered £50 cheque, lie might have drawn £2,000 in royalties within the next twelve months; and H. J. Byron minde a sorry bargain when he sold ." Our Boys' outright for £300-a play which for years yielded a weekly not profit of £400,

As soon as the nows of tho cap A really successful play ought ture of Shok Kam-chum, report to be worth £10,000 to its author. ed in our columns of yesterday, In London alone it should run for reached Canton' from Bocca Ti-at least eight months to a grous gris the Governor-General des- taking of 200,000. Add to this pateled forces to the former ya the royalties from the provinces, mon of the Canton Prefoot, to the from America, the Continent, and largo. Buddhist Temple and to the Colonies, and we onsily resch the offices of Shok with orders to a grand total of £100,000, on disperse the followers of the cap- which the author's royalty of len tured insurgent and to arrest any per cent, produces a year's 're, who showed signs of offering any venue of the Lord Chancellor,

"And even this colossal figure resistance.

Some little resistance was offer" | has often been exceeded. When ed, bat eventually the soldiery it was suggested to Mr. Barrie were enabled to take a seizure of that he should dramatise his over one hundred rifle, some re-sharming story, "The Little volvera and thea Lundred bombs. Minister," he laughed at the very Those of Shek's followers who thought of such folly. But his went away quietly were each friend persisted, "there's forty given cumshaw, the officers thirty thousand pounds in it, if there's dollars each, and the men ten a penny."

A year later, when Gavin and dollars. They were all sent out of Canton and warned that if Babbis were coining money for they took part in any other dis-their proud parent to the tune of turbance they would receive capi-£400 a week, Mr. Barrio was thankful that for once he had tal punishment if convicted.

Blok Kam-chuon was quite a taken a friend's advice, The young man, being only twenty £40,000 mark has long been years old. He was formerly a stone passed; and "The Little Mini- cutter, and just prior to the ster" and his successors have, it riwing in Chuton, had been folis ssid, rewarded their author at for lowing the profession of a the rate of £25,000 a year hawker in human hair. Joining many a year, the revolutionary body he evinced Mr. G. R. 8'ms can point to at great ability in smuggling arms least one play that line added and ammunition into Canton. 24,000 to his pen-sarnings -- When independence was declared 1,350 from London, 20,700 from in Canton he came to the support the provinces $12,000 from of the revolutionary cause with a America, and £1,000 from An

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following of, over two thousand tralia janda single carto

He was a leader of the famous from The Harbour Light

been pat as high as 81

daughter, aged bevelleen-Reuter, Tried Society: