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五拜祖 號九十月四莫港香

No. 8764

晚三初月三年子壬

-FRIDAY,

APRIL.

19,

1912.

TELEGRAMS.

TELEGRAMS.

TELEGRAMS.

TELEGRAMS.

THE ITANIC DISASTER,

TITANIC DISASTER.

THE TITANIC DISASTER

U.S. AND MEXICO,

KING AND PRÈSIDENT.

REPLY TO WARNING.

Carpathia Declines to Answer Questions.

TELEGRAMS.

$86 PER ANNAT ME

Simona Coxxiio_Chun.

TELEGRAMS.

CHINA IN TRANSITION. TROUBLE IN SIBERÍA,

TAFT'S REQUEST FOR INFORMATION REMAINS UNHEEDED.

Service to the "Telegaph."

New York, April 19, 1.15 a.uu.

Houter's carrospondent at Now

York stats, timt the Carpathip

WOR

ANFIQUATED REGULA-

TION.

London, April 18, 5.15 nlm.

There'

[Service to the "Telegraph."]

King George has wired to Presi- dent Taft as follows:-

"The Queen and myself are anxious to assure you and the

น

THE BALTIC'S MESSAGE,

[Service to the Telegraph."] The Baltics has sent a wire less mosange to Liverpool to say that shio has no survivors abvard.

OF INTEREST TO SEAMEN

(Continued from Pago 4.)

is to ship in this Colony. In my pinion it does not. The matter

[Service to the "Telegraph."]

London, April 18, 2,55 p.m.

Router's

THE BIG LOAN..

RIOTING ON GOLDFIELDS,

[Service to the Telegraph."]

Bombay, April 18, 1.15 .m.

Japan has designated the Yoko- Moxico City states that Mexico hama Specio, Bank, and Russia, the Russo Asiatic Bank to repres. on thom in connection with tho

dorrespondent at

hus replied to the United States warning of April 15. It lodies

I think conclu led by the judg- the right of Washington to admon.

Chinese Loan.

Every effort is to be made to mont of the Division Court inish Mexico because the admon-hold a conference, as early as

of Ritchie versus PAXO

Court The

Continent to discuss arrange- mouts.-Router.

American people of our great sorrow. over the terrible loss of life among American citizens and our subjects who were on the the Titanic. Our two countriessen 1809, 1. Q.B., 727. ition is not basel và any justifi- possible, in London or on the

bold İFL tatable incident. are so intimately allled by ties | củas that by the terms of section of friendship and brotherhood, section 140 applied to agroo- The reply affirms that Mexico meats ande abroad; but that sub-is not responsible for nets coni- that any misfortune affecting section 1 (my duea tot make the the one must necessarily affect agreement void if the stipulation mitted in the rebellious territory the other, and both are equally is, for sum oxeading a month's though she will accept responsi sufferers on this terrible occa-prohibition contained in eub-seo-ility for every loss to foreigners tim 2 is confined to agree- legally chargeable to the Govern- ments mado in ports of tho

300 miles eastward, uli As a result of the Titanic disaster, gitation is growing on both sides Boston, at 4-30 on Thursday at the Atlantic, on the subject of inadequacy of the beats and morning. A north easterly, gale | Jirsaving apparatus on the liners,

jud the misure of wireless. was blowing.

s an urgent demand in Great Bri aia for Government action to, reme The Cunund officials do not the antiquated Board of Trade regulations with reference to the think the Carpathia, will dockouts. It appears there has been unatroversy for years with the before Friday.

soard of Trade on the subject of the absurdity of the bontage echoing their Majesties for their mes fale not recognizing the existence of

sage. He says: ---- ships of over ten thousand tons.

AN UNPLEASANT IMPRES-

HOW MANY SURVIVORS?

Doubt with regard to the num

ber of Titanic survivors has been renowed owing to the issue of n

There is a movement by the Amer. White Star Message at midnight,

cal Congress to abolish the re "The Carpathia in now in wire-sprocal agroeulent whereby British

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SION.

sion"

wages,

for the reason that the

President Taft has replied thankited Kingdom. Now section mont.Router.

"The American people share the sorrow of their kinsmen over the sea."

INQUIRY DEMANDED,

A message from Washington re- sertificates are passed in American ports that the Senate has adopted, less communication and reportshots, and vice versa, and to es

ablish a Federal international cent discussion, a Bill demand that she line 705 survivors." It ieu of wireless, and a Government ing a comprehensive, investigation patrol of the ieu zone. The Times" of the circumstances attending the doubtful whether this means ex- New York correspondent states that

Monday's widespread misinforma. Titanic disaster.

clusive of the crew.

TRIBUTES TO STEAD.

The newspapers devota colums

to the career of Mr. W. T. Stead.

en created the most unpleasant impression. The cause will possibly over be known, but the theory is

FL sensation

1085 that the ..on

TITANIO'S BOAT ACCOMMO- DATION.

saining credence that it may have | ziginated trom people of vlteriori

inancial inutives. Uno papot exPIB- Mr. Sydney Buxton announced Ly the anser in the House of Commons that of the the Titanic had bout accommoda- They eulogiso his brilliant wrii-Vitania was known to certain people tion for 1,178 besides 48 life eight hours before the news was buoys and 3,560 Iifobelts. Sho

ublished.

was certified to carry-3,500 souls and had actually on board 2,205,

ings, which, they claim, cronted a

new era in journalisan. Prominent

APPEAL TO WOMEN. references are made to Iris associn-

"The "Daily Mail" appeals to the tion with the lato Creil Rhodesonen of England for e-ntributions for those who were dependent on and tributo is paid to him for the men who died to save the wo

The journal ata on the Titanic, having insired Rhodes's will., pens the list with five hundred

sounds sterling. CARPATHIA'S SILENCE.

The Carpathia, though easily

within the wireless zone, romains obstinately silent,

1

A CALL FOR HELP.

London, April 18, 5.15 am,

A FRESH SITUATION,

5 (3) of one ordinando is the sub. stantial equivalent of section 124 of the M.S.A, and it followe thoro- fore that the prohibition of 800- tion 140 (2) doesnot apply in this Colony, The third point taken for the defence therefore fails. But it fuila ulso I think for another ronson, which is that this agros- ment does not fall within the seo- tion at all, as it is not for an ad- vanco conditional on going to Ho; it is uolau advance note in tho accopted inestrine of those words An advance noto in typical ease of Ritchio v. Larsen. Another form is given in the roport of a

is set out in the case of Bellamy

SHIPPING COMBINE.

A BIG CHEQUE.

[Service to the "Telegraph."]

London, April 18, 7,55 a.m. The transfer of the Union Cistle line of steamers to the Royal Mail Steamship Company took place yesterday afternoon.

MORE APPOINTMENTS,

Shanghai April 18. President Yuan Shih-kai bas appointed Fung Yuon-ping os Vice-minister of Communica- tions and Ho Chung-an as adjut- aut general.

MILITARY TRAINING.

The provincial govornmont in Hupeh is holding an examination

Mu

[Service to the "Telegraph."]

Bombay, April 10, 1.16 a.m.

Reuter's correspondent at St.

CAMT Petersburg state that a telegram.

as been received, from Irkutsk to

tho offoot that trouble which has

been proceeding on the Lena Golde

fields has culminated in, rioting' Soldiers were summoned and fired

on the workmen killing 107 and

wounding 70.-Reuter.

FATAL DUEL.

UNHAPPY LOVE AFFAIR,

[Service to the "Telegraph.").

London, April 18, 6.40 p.m.

Reuter's correspondent at

Berlin reports that Lisutonunts

of students who have completed Von Puttkamer and Von Kingon' a course of military training in

China preparatory to sending have fought a duel. The latter them abroad to study as naval and military cadets.

who is a nephew of the Minister

THE NEW NOTES.

for Wur, is fatally wounded. The The Chamber of Commerce and duel is believed to have been the

Sir Owen Philipps handed a the Educational Society have on-

cheque for £5,173,572—18.-20.tored a strong protest against the outcome of a love affair.-Reuter to Sir Frederick James Mirrieleos circulation of the new notes of

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v. Lainn, 8 Aup. M. C. 348, and there are other examples in the. older reports. I come next to the fourth point for the defence, who gave in exchange transfors issue which was that this agreement is of all the Union Castle ordinary LLAMA IN TROUBLE. an assigamout or sale of wages shares except about five hundrod

Prosidont Yuun has expressed under section 13 (b). I am of belonging to oight shareholders. opinion that this contention fails,

This is the second biggest che-great irritation at the action of the agreement might amount to que ever drawn upon the Bank the Llania at Fulen in having imprisoned the representative of allotment of wages. The of England.—Reuter.

the Republionu Government, He matter seems so clear that it is unnecessary to discuss it at any

intends to send a punitivo ex- length. All the points for the

pedition to Fulon-"Shat Po." defoncé have therefore failed and

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does also the auggestion that

must give judgment for the plaintiffs with the costs of the action.

Mr. Bunton made a detailed statement as to the attitude of tho Board of Trade regarding life saving appliances on passenger

Mr. Russ asked that payment vessels. He said that recently a committee considered the question by instalments might be accept- of increased provision. Now thood, and Mr. Davidsen said his Titanie created a frosh situation clients would have no objection, which must be considered, hot was a test case, and they would hopod, without panic.

not take advantage of the decision in their favour,

ife was afraid he had no power to prevent racing across the Ab lantic.

He was not prepared to express opinion as to whother an

should be prevented vessels during the spring from taking.

POISONING CASE,

SEDDON EXECUTED;

[Service to the "Telegraph."]·| Bombay, April 19, 1.15 a.m. Seddon was executed yesterday morning.-Router.

CUSTOMS TO BE ATTACHED.

·Shanghai April. 18.

TROUBLE AT FEZ.

DETAILS LACKING.

[Service to the Telegraph.") London," April 18, 3.20 a.m. Reuter's correspondent at Tan- gler states that a wireless message has been received from Fez to the

It is reported that the Diplom-effect that a portion of the 'Sher utio Body at Peking, has, in view ecfian army and the population of the small amount of customs have risen in revolt. No details revenue collected at the treaty are available. The French garri-

son in Fez numbers about 1,500, ports, which is insufliciont to guarantee. ths payment of the

THE EXTRADITION CASE. MR. ARTHUR SASSOON. Boxer Indemnity, proposed to at NEWS from SWATOW.

Judgment Reserved.

VALUE OF ESTATE,,·

Mr. Alabaster submitted that sive of real-estate in China. The

The Cincinnati has arrived at The Titanic relief funds aro New York, and reports that at 11.10 inouating rapidly. The Mansion Bunday night she received an

the Northern route, but the The application for the writ of House fund now reaches to over appeal for help from the Titante,

[Service to the "Telegraph."]· After matter would be searchingly en-habeas corpus came to an end so twenty five thousand pounds, bich was 586 miles away.

ueading in the direction of the quired into and there must also far an the hearing of argumont Bombay, April 10, 1.15 am. The White Star Line has enn-ritanic for half an hour she was bon full enquiry into the loss of was concerned yesterday after-

Mr. Arilur Sassoon lua left of the Titanic.

noon when their Lordships re- tributed two thousand guineus, told that "the Olympia was ec pung,

served judgment in the matter. estato valued at £050,804, exclu- The OFFICERS' REPORTED SUL- Operatic and thotrical perform and she was not needed. "

mcinnati resumed per course.

CIDE.

there was not u' scrap of evidence value of the property in the auces, etc., are being held to aid

it the prisoner had committed United Kingdom is £376,804. London, April 19, 4.5 a.m. the fund.

SWELLING THE FUND..

Iteutor'a correspondent at New any offence at all, other than the York reports a statement that the one of abduction. These so-call- The Death Duties will amount to London, April 18, 3.30 o.m.

ed political offences were not about £120,000,-Reuter., captain of the Titanic has com- mitted suicide. The only au-od.

offences for which he was want- thorities for this are the pas

Mr. Justice Gompertz-llo says sangers who assert that the chief officer also committed suicide he has written articles against the Government in his nows- Three Italians wore shot and killed in the struggle for the life paper.

AWAITING THE CARPATIJIA.

London, April 18, 0.25' p.m.

The Carpathia is expected to roach Now York at four o'clock to-morrow morning, London time

No details will be 'available carlior an, beyond sending names of survivors, she refuses to reply to wireless enquiries. Evon & mossago from Mr. Taft, asking for information, remains unin swarod, silence is not explained,

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The following are a few of the subscriptions to the fund opened at the Mansion House on behalf of the dependents of the crew of the Titanic:-

King George, 500 guineos. Queen Mary, '200 guineas. Queen Alexandra, £200. Morgan, Grenfell and Company,

£2,000,

Edward Grenfell, : £1,000. Barings, £500.

Tho-reason-for-her- The fund opened by the London

Daily Telegraph' "amounts to £1,151. The Toronto Munci-

boats.

OBITUARY.

́MR. BERESFORD FOX.

[Service to the" Telograph,""]

London, April 18, 5 a.m.

"

Mr. Alabaster-He says he has been offensive, and if a man is politically offensive he has com- initted a political offence.'

Continuing Mr. Alabaster said· prisoner did not Bay that thioy could be regarded 'under Ameri-

AVIATOR'S DEATH.

ALLEGED SUICIDE.

[Service to the Telegraph."] London, April 18, 3.10 alm, Router's correspondent' at

(The "Telegraph" Correspondent.)

tach the revenue collected in Chinese customs houses as well.

A DIPLOMATIO THREAT. The foreign ministors at Pek-

Swatow, April 18. ing are said to have communicat- Our Swatow correspondent ed with President Yuan Shih-kai writes:-Vory little has happened to the effect that it is their in-since my last raport. Woo and tontion to despatuli troops to sup- Lim with their respective soldiers press the disordor in Kwangtung are still here, but we are told that the matter in hand themselves, Canton, asking that a transport unless the Chinese effectively put the former has telegraphed to

THE DELINQUENT WAN. be sont to convey Lim and his President Yuan se naked soldiers from here to that point. Wan Chan-yao to proceed north Thoro are also several rumours na soon as he has given up his regarding the discussions said to duties no Commissioner for For- have taken place betwooa Lim eign Affairs in Shanghai. Wan

has replied by telegraph refusing and Woo, as to the manner bf to movo nad suggesting that the payment to the former for leaving. Government would do better by The Swatow side are bargaining raising small loans instead of on- to make the payment as little es deavouring to borrow $600,000,-

possible to Lim before leaving |000 înu Jump sumni..

MEA CULPA,

In consequence of the revolt of

horo, and as larges proportion of the amount as possible upon his

can or Filipino law as polition Versailles reports that an aviator offonce. The argument was, he

the Kinng-si soldiery in Nanking arrival at Canton; on the other, was to bo punished without trial, named Verrett has fallen a distance Wong Hung has denounced him-hand Lim wishes to get as much for having written articles-in-of-1800-feet and was killed. The self to resident Yuan and reas possible before leaving. Hongkong. He did not think he newspapers allege that Verrett commended the appointment to General trade in Brotów 2015 at Mr. Beresford Fox, partner, in said the argument practically A message from Toronto states was straining a point when he committed suicide, having quar responsible posts of Lo Chi-is

is held in suspense in the mean- five thousand dollars for the femi-the-firm of Sir Douglas Fox, en-mount a suggestion that the aprelled with his flances before:as Yu-ping, three able military off

(gluours, has died there.-Beuter. - plication was made mala fiden.

It is now certain that neither

rality has voted a donation of

Mr. Hinys nor Colonel Astor in

Bavede

lies of the Thenic's crew.

cheung, Hung Sing-tim, and Yui

time, but is much eas

giale Sai Kai Kung Yak Po

faire exista in the