1912-10-22 — Page 1

The Hongkong Telegraph.

October 21st, 1918, Temperature a.m. 73, p.m. 76; Humidity...81, 71,

No. 8923

TELEGRAMS.

THE WAR.

THE POSITION AT VARNA.

Router's

[Service to the "Telegraph."]

London, October 21. Reuter's correspondent at Sofia telegraphs that the Turkish aquadron at Varna is cruising in the oflag, but the bombardment has not yet been renewed.

Turkey has notifies the Powers of the blockade of Varns and Burghas.

BULGARIAN CAPTURE.

The "Daily Tolograph" cor- respondent at Philippolis reports that the Mosta column captured Nevrokop.

GRECIAN VICTORY.

晚三十月九年于壬

TELEGRAMS.

OPIUM IN CHINA,

BRITAIN'S PATIENT POLICY,

Router's

[Service to the "Telegraph."]

London, October 21.

In the House of Commons, the Right Hon. Mr Acland, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, in

(ESTABLISHED": 1881.)

Copyright, 1012 by the Proprie

WEATHER FORECAST

FAIR Baromatar 30.07

Go October 20th, 1911, Temperature a.m. 70, p.m., 74, Humidity......51, 58.

OCTOBER

TELEGRAMS.

TUESDAY,

22:

1912.

拜禮

號二廿月十英淮香

TELEGRAMS.

TELEGRAMS.

TELEGRAMS.

THE PRIZE ring.

BIG FIGHT CANCELLED.

THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE.

COUNT BERCHTOLD IN ITALY

Reuter's

MR. ROOSEVELT.

ABLE TO TRAVEL,

Router's

[Service to the Telegraph."]

London, October 21. Router's correspondent al Яyd- ney autos that the fight between Jack Johnson and Sam Langford, reply to a question by Sir J. D.] which was to have taken place on Reos, said the Government at Boxing Day, has been cancelled profont dens not intend to with-on account of the charge against draw from the Opium Agrement year-old white girl.

Joluson of allucting a nineteen- on account of China's failure to carry out its provisions for the progressive diminution of opium-WHITE MAN'S WORK IN growing us the Government wish-

to make full allowances for [Chian's présent difficulties, but, he added, the Government may have to reconsider the question A message from Rontor's cor-herbaftor. respondent at Athens states thanti the capture of Elassons was pre- onded by four hours' fighting. The Crown Princa commanded the troops and received, his baptism of fire. The Greek bosses were alight.

Soven guns were captured at

·Elassona, and five at Mustapha Paahn.

SERVIAN SUCCESS.

Iteuter's correspondent at Bel- grado. states that the Servinna have captured the heights of Bujanovatz, to the south-west of Vranya.

BULGARIAN COAST

ATTACKED.

THE CORNWALL LIGHT INFANTRY.

kong

the

THE PHILIPPINES.

Constabulary....

[Service to the "Telegraph.””] London, October 21. .Iteater's correspondent at Piss states that Count Berchtold, Austro-Hungarinu Foreign Minis ter, has aired on an official visit. He was chocial by Mar- quia San Giuliano, Foreign, Minister, and will have an audi. enco with the King to-morrow.

Uz

Router's

{Service to the "Talagraph,""]

Loudon, October 21. Mr. Roosevelt is sufficiently recovered from his recent injuries as to be able to go to Oyster Bay,

PANAMA AND THE CANA DIAN COAL INDUSTRY.

THE CHINESE REPUBLIC.

|BARRED FROM THE HAGUE.

(From Chalonso Bouran.)

Peking, October 21.

Lau Kan-yun, Chinese Minister

· 355 Fan, AuruM

SINGLE Corr 10. Cumis.)

NEWS FOR BUSY MEN

TELEGRAMS.

THE NEWS CONDENSED.

Mr. Roosevelt has gone. Oyster Bay.

at Amsterdim, has telographed Turkey has notified the Powers as the Chinese Republic has not Burgue to the Central Governmont that of the blockade of Varna and yet been recognised by the foreign the Hague Conference is pro hibited,

nations, China's attendance at

BANK, PROPOSAL.

The Servians have captured the heights to the south-west of Vrauyt!

Tho Orown Prince of Greers

The Ministry of Finance has received his baptism of fire in the company scured a possible at 50

fixed the Chinese National Bauk four hours' fighting which pre- yards rapid fire that is to say,

One of the new openings for the deliberative body of the coded the capture of Ellasona, Government's coffers, and has 45 mon firing five rounds in 20 capital which will be cronted by telegraphed to the Governors seconds at a dork silhouette figure the opening of the Panama canal, General of the various provinces Sofia report that the Bulgarians Official despatches received in An Officer's Life in the Filipino of a man standing 50 yards die and one of the most important; to have direct dealings with the are advancing in all directions,

tant made 225 hits. The rangea we use are 100, 200 and 300 yards as far as British Columbia is branches of this bank in the case the Turks retiring in disorder and The London Morning Post' slow fire and 60 yards rapid fire, concerned, is in connection with or in drawing out nouey Shat provisions.

of making governmental deposits abandoning guns, munitions and publishes some extracts from a Most of our affairs are, skirmish- the coal industry. The great Po." letter to a gentleman in England, ing, jungle scrapping, or night merchant marine which will make written by nu flicor of the attacks, so that exponding American-commanded Filipino ammunition at any range beyond use of the onnal will need fuel and Constabulary, which, since the 300 yards is discouraged: We no sountry is in a better position Filipino insurgents were crushed also pay more.. attention to the to supply their wants their Bri- in 1901, has been supporting the intelligent handling of troops in tish Columbia. efforts of American civilians to open formation, and in rallying, provide anelliientadministration than to regular closs order tactics.

and

::

DR. SUN'S REQUEST.

Shanghai, October 21, Dr. Sun Yat-sen has telegraph ed to President Yuan asking him

On aonount of the charge of abduction preferred against Jack Johnson in Chicago, the against Langford in Australia has fight in which he was to be pitted been cancelled.

LOCAL.

This province produces five to distinguish his powers from The 2nd battalion Comwall in the Philippine Islands. An Supplies for troops in the field million tone of coal and the possi- those of the Ministry of Com-

Mr. Asland has stated in the Light Infantry-which is mov interesting account is given of the aro transported by cargadors bilitios are unlimited. Panama munications."Shat Po."

House of Commons that Britain ing from Bloemfontein to long-Progress nude by United States (natives). They are better able would provide a near market for

TAXING LUXURIES. doos not at present intend to officers in training a well-disoplin- to anre for themselves in an emer any surplus production, butthors replace to

1sted native fores :~-

withdraw from the Opium Agros- gonoy then pack inules or ponies, but there would be strong com- Batalion K. O.. Y. L. I.-is

Shanghai, October 21.ment, as she desires to make full The corps is commanded by a though more than once they have petition. The United States pro- the dd 46th Regiment, says the Brigadier-General, and for ad-dropped their packs and stamped-luces about 18 million tona with- Premier Chiu Ping-kwan is allowances for China's pressat "L, and C. Express." It was ministrative purposes is divided ad for the tall timber. Prisoners in economical reach of Pacific not in favour of the raising the difficulties, but the Government Forma in 1741 in the North of in five districts, each under can likewise be utilised for transports. Alaska has immense possi-price of salt; but, in his opinion, may have to reconsider the ques

tion hereafter. colonel, whose stuff consists of a portation purpose,

We don't bilities although she at presont tazos on imported and oxported England, and in after year was district adjutant, a district supply carry tontage. When we bisouno, does not produes much. Japan in luxurious articles should be in- long known as "Murray's Books," officer (quartermastar),

another country fairly adjacent to crossed. men and eargarddores' get busy from the name of the colonel. district surgeon. Headquarters are with bolon and make sholtera. the coal. She is said to possess It served with honour in sheaz Manila, except during the hot Bamboo applings, cogo grass, Liter.

RAILWAY INVESTIÓATION. potential reserve of 1,400 million season (Folx, 15 to Juno 15), when

Telegraphic communication Dr. Sun Yat-sen has telegraph with Cobu is restored, but re- Turkish warships are hovering Frank war in Canaria, the Amer they move up to Baguin-the hemp, or banana leaves, &o,, fur-tons, but at present she produces about off the Bulgarian contra evolutionary War, and the Sims of the Philippines in the

only 15 million annually and the nish material.

majority of it is consumed at ed for Wong Chung-wai, Wu mains interrupted with Iloilo They have bombarded the coast cessant fighting which went on Menntain. Proving, Northern Besides the Line, we have the home, Manchuria and Koren pro Tung-chin, Hau Him and others, and other places in the Southern at different points, including in those years in the West Indies. Luzon, 5,000 ft. above sea level. Information, Supply, and Medi-dues together about two million and asked them to go abroad to Philippines. Euxinograd, near Varna, where the beginning of the last onn-Hore the atmosphere is so cool and cal Divisions, each separately ad- tons while China's coal areas are investigate railway affairs. they endeavoured to effect a land- tur it any much further hard invigorating that log fires in the ministered, though ander the said to exceed those of the United ing, but two of the boats were work in the West Indies, and was evening are thoroughly app gepeni control and supervsion of States. She however, only puts driven off by valleys from the tehly distinguished at the capreciated; niso several Blankets the Executive Division--which is 81-2 million tons per annum.

its of Deminica. A long period after one turns i troops on shore.

the commanding General.. Wa. The following table shows the of service in the Colonies of

There are various ways of have ambitions and hope to do amount of coal produced on the Australia follower, and it waż not till the Crimean War that the musing oneself: polo, golf, ton-velop in time into an efficient Pacific son board:

nis, trapshooting, pienising, untive Army that will favourably Th served in the trenches before ing to one's age, fitness, and in- in size) with you own splendid battalion saw any big fighing dancing, and sitting-out-nerd compare in quality (though not Sebastopol, and won much hon

Jolinations. But please don't Indian Army, our in the Egyptian War of¦

that swinging a niblicki Asume 1882: The Battalion went through the South African War sipping juleps through a straw and earned additional laurels constabulary to justify ita exis

are the only things done by the Router's correspondent at Sofin

Paardeberg, and other big nation" states that offiein! despoiler fought during that campaign by eliminating ladrone bands,

tence. For 10 yours we have been i announce that the Bulgarinnaarets losses were over 150 killed, advanding in all directions, the

checking soditious and insure Turks rotiring in disorder and wounded, and died of disease.

rectionary movements, running abandoning their rifles, Amvit-

BRITISH NEUTRALITY.

King George line stened declaration of neutrality in regard to the Balkan War.

TURKS RETIRING.

zeira, munitions and provigiana,

Countries

British Columbia and United States

adjacent areas...... China proper uur Тарап Manchuria and Korea,

together MR. J. M, MACEDO'S PROMOTION:

down down' entile thieves, keep- It has been rumoured in the ing a watchful eye on-na well na Colony, that Mr. J. M. Macedo,

The advanced posts extend to THE FIRST BEET SUGARocketing and belline politi-{Consul_for, Peru, was about to the immediate vicinity of Kirk.)

Killiesch, and to the line of forti FACTORY IN GERMANY.

cations round Adrianople.

HISTORIC BATTLE PENDING.

The despatches foreshadow the Europe la ana eve of a record battle, in which it is pro able that well over half a million troops will participuts.

TURKEY'S BIG FORCE,

The "Time" correspondent indicates the magnitude of the Operations be painting out that Tarkey before the end of the month will have 700,000 men in the field, and she may counter the Bulgarian attack by invading East Roamelia.“

Tons 18,000,000

5,009,000 8,500,000 15,000,000

proposes

HIGH COURTS.

The Cabinet establish three High Courts of Justice in Sze-chuan, Fakion and Nanking" Bai Kai Kung Yik Po,"

MINISTER RESIONS,

Peking, October 21.

Li Kwok-kut, Chinese Minister át Brussels, has sent in his ro 2,000,000 signation,

Todo-China (French Possessions) ........

500,000 Australia ............ 2,500,000 All ather, say

COMMERCIAL BUREAUS,

1,000,000 The Ministry of Labour and Commerce intends to establish Total........ 52,500,000 Bureaus for investigating com. The coal trade of the Pacific is merce and manufacture through-

gintors, inspecting roads leave Hongkong for another ap at present in the hands of Great out the Treaty Ports of China. and bridges, supplying quaron-pointment. The rumour has this Britain, shipping from England "Sai Kai Kung Yik Po.". tino guarda wherever an epide-amount of truth attaching to it: and Wales to China, the Straite mic of cholera or rinderpest that Mr. Macedo has received a Settlements, Australia and the Is- threatens, and doing a thousand private telegram from friends of lands. Competition with her will NEWS FOR BUSY MEN. Arcording to the correspon. | dence éxchanged between Creepsl.

other jobs pertaining to the his, informing him that his Choy-be difficult ander existing circum- Dellin, the pioneer of the heat career of one who is expected to erement had promoted him to a stances, but there is no reason anger inlustry in France, and be an efficient combination of a higher post in South America, why British Columbia should not soldier, sailor, inissionary, police and strongly urging him to socept take some of the trade later on man, apothecary, and Apper. it. Up to the present, however, Panama will open up a wider field Outlaw hands of any consequence he has had no official confirmat still and there will be big opport are now (alasi) little more than a ion, though this should arrive by unities for Paolo coast coal. memory, except in the Moro mail before the middle of next Province, and cholera epidemics month.

Incnba, the owner of subor re finery in Potsdam (Prussin), the specifications of the first German bert sugar plant in 1835 were as

follow-

1 steam boiler, able to stand 60 (thank Heaven ) are things of the

1 TARD. 2 defectora,.

2 open kettle avaporators.

Should Mr. Nicedo feel obliged

lha. pressure, aize 20 feet by past-almoat. But rinderpost is to sccept this promotion (which, 5 feet.

still with us, and we have plenty we ste given to understand, is a of quarantine work to do--a thank-| distinct lift in the consular ser- less and anattractive duty. The vice) hin departure from the country is teeming with political Colony will cause great regret on gitators and parasites, and while all sides. Officially and socially active and open lawlessness has he has been deservedly very po- diminished the more stealthy and pular, and his interest in looal subile machinations of those who sport has constituted no small

"ogin the Government "faster,

1 open kettle clarifier.

2 hone black filters, Dumont

system,

1 open kettle for boiling.

Piping and accessories.

are

ZAFIRO AND RUBI.

To Go in Drydock.

TELEGRAMS.

THE NEWS CONDENSED.

King George Ie signed a declaration of British neutrality in the Balkan War.

in

There were 412 non- Chinese and 104 Chinese visitors to the Library last week. The museum was visited by 104 non-Chinese and 2,846 Chinese.

A woman from Fat Hing Street reports that four men entered her house and tried to steal her bangles. She cried out and they made off. Nothing was stolen.

Between Saturday at 8 a and to-day at noon vessels whose not, tonnage totals about 78,000 tons have put in at Hongkong. Largo as this figure is, it does not constitute a record.

To-day is the birthday of Her Imperial Highness the Empress

of Germany, who was born in 1858. The British and foreign mon-of-war in harbour dressed. ship as a mark of courtesy.

A meeting was held yesterday (Trafalgar Day): evening, at the City Hall, in connection with the. Hongkong branch of the Navy Longue. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.0, convened the meeting, which was designed to ronse local interest in the League,

Chinese contractor was at the Police Court this oharged morning with not taking proper precautions during blasting operations at Taumati,* The

charge was dismissed, Mr. Irving remarking that the evidence was

Messre. · Warner, Barnes and

Count Berchtold, the Austrian Company, Manila agents for the

not sufficiently strong to convict.. Philippines Steamship Company Foreign Minister, has arrived announce that the steamship Italy on an official visit. Zafro, which is at present in

The annual meeting of the Hongkong, will go on the dry- It is alated that by: the end of The Revolution and the cutleryeity when compared with sand attention. On the whole, our

· This shows a degree of simple occupy more and more of our time] A Vill be remembered that hisarok for a general overhauling, the morth, Turkey, will have Hongkong Philharmonio Soci

was held last evening at the trade.

modern American 1,200 ton plant work is immensely interesting, pony, Inon, Bohlered a somewhat This will mean that one whole 700,000 men in the field.

Hall. His Excellency the Gover sensational win, last year, in the The "Colaische Zeitung" learns Of course, the melty was dit nnd afforde plenty of variety. To

nor (Sir Henry May) presided out of the schedule, says the

Turkish naval foods anden heing supported by Mr. Denman that the export of razors from ferent ahoat 000 lbs of raw my mind it is infinitely preferable race for the Governors Cup round trip for this vessel will be

Mr. Macedo, who has now been ablenews American. The voured to effect a Jnding on the Faller, conductor, Mr. Solingen to China has decreased sugar per day corresponding, at to the ont-and-dried routine of

in Hongkong for three years, ex Zafiro will leave Hongkong on Bulgarian const, but were driven Wood (hon, sec,) and Mr. enormously, though this lons in that time, to 18 tons of beets,

army garrison liforn

pressed himself as more than trade is compensated by a Mr. Jacobs bad to send him Native Marksmanship,'-'

her next trip October 28, taking back by volleys from Eo troops Macdonald (hon treasurer). sorry at the prospect of leaving over the regular cohedule fun of onshore, forresponding increase in the nephew to France to learn the Curiously enough, the least many friends ho has made here

good attendance number of pair of scissors ex business in one of Mr. Crespel'e civilised of our troops make the Heras educated in England, and the steamship Rabi. The Rubi,

His Excellency ported to the Far East The factories. Judging from the sub finest markemon-ie, the pagan has held contuler appointments kong October 22, will also go in dows Europe to be

which leaves Manila for Hong- The lost war"rows" forcabh adoption at. regson is the Revolution, the sequent, development of the best mountaineers of Nothern Luzon.in Scotland and Nor and disappearance of she, quere, and nugar industry in Germany, it Several companies have

thas his sympathi ontinussos of Bhavi (the lopte ás 18 thalyoung men had

fror, conk, sud.

the drydook, and then they will

Kairo sobsdule, looy, well