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The Hongkong Telegraph

February 8th, 1913, Temperature a.m. 58, p.m. 61; Humidity.....78, 69.

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TELEGRAMS.

THE BALKAN WAR,

TURKISH ADVANCE.

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FEBRUARY 8,

1913.

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February 8th, 1912, Temperature a.m. 55, p.m. 62; Humidity...61, 00.

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戴八月二英港香

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SATURDAY,

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IMPERIAL DEFENCE SCOTTISH TEMPERANCE.

NEW ZEALAND LOYALTY.

NAVAL RIVALRY.

COMMONS v. LORDS,

OBRMANY'S REPLY.

WIRELESS CONTRACT.

MARCONI CO.'s CLAIM.

Reuter's

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THE GERMAN ARMY."

99.000 MORE MEN.

Reuter's

Alvand-The neatest pony of

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[Service to the "Telegraph."] London, Feburary 7,

London, February 7.

London, February 7,

London, February 7,

London, February 8, A message from Constantino- Mr. Allen, the New Zealand The House of Commons has Reuter's Berlin correspondent The Marconi Company have in- Reuter's Berlin correspondent ple states that all-day-long firing Minister for Defence, was present rojected most of the Lords amend-states that in the Reichstag, Ad- formed the Secretary of the Post wires that the "Taegliche Runds- has been heard in the direction at a protracted meeting of the ments to the Scottish Temperance miral von Tirpitz, Minister of Office that they have obtained chau" statos that the new Army of Derkos at the northern end of Committee of Imperial Defence | Bill.

Marine, recalled the fact that Mr. legal opinion to the effect that, Bill will add 90,000 men to the Chintaldja. It is officially an- yesterday.

Several Scottish Liberals sup- Winston Churchill had declared they are entitled to intimate that peace strength. nounced that the Turks have Mr. Allen, speaking at a Navy ported" an amendment giving that a proportion of 10 to 16 be- onless Mr. Samuel, Postmaster occupied Kallikratis and other League luncheon given to Sir communities the option of run-tween the German and British General, is able to definitely con-- villages and heights on the Tur- Joseph Ward, said the shipping public houses ander die Fleets would be acceptable for firm the contract for the Imperial kish right. The reconnoitrerà are New Zealand" which was just interested management; and de- the next few years. Admiral von Wireless Stations by March 1st in contact with the enemy. leaving Britain, did not repre-manded the adjournment of the Tirpitz affirmed, as the Head of they will treat the contract as

·A Consular. Request. sont all that Now Zealand was House.

tho Naval Department, that he ended. It is reported from Bofis that prepared to do,

Mr. Lloyd George and Mr. would also raise no objection to the Foreign Minister has com The correspondence between McKinnon Wood opposed this, the standard in question. municated to General Guechoff Mr. Allen and Mr. tfarcourt hse pointing out the danger of the the request of the Consuls at boon published. The former wrote Bill being lost. The revoltera Adrianople for the establishment on the 3rd February that if there then subsided. of a neutral zone, or permission were any reason to postpone the for themselves and foreigners to departure of the cruiser the leave. General Guechoff has re- Govorament of Now Zealand fused, pointing out that there would readily defor the pleasure were no precedents for such a of sssing her till a more suitable course.B siden, it would be time. Afr. Harcourt replied that embarrassing to the military the Cabinet was much gratified Mr. R. F. Rateliff, Unionist authorities.

with the offer, but happily there M.P. for the Burton Division A Turkish Loan.

were no strategic or political since 1900, has died intestate, Constantinople massage necessities for the postponement and left £960,000. states that an internal loat of the departure of the vessel. (Deceased was educated at. amounting to 5 million pounds

Rossall and at Jesus College, (Turkish) bearing interest at five

Oxford, where he took his B.A. per cent. will be issued shortly.

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Turkish Aggression. Renter's Constantinople corres- pondent states that a considerable force has been collecting in Asia

OBITUARY.

MR. R F. RATCLIFF, M.P.

London, February 7.

IMPORTS AND EXPORTS.degree. He was a director of

YEAR BEGINS WELL.

London, February 7. The imports and exports for the

Minor and it is proposed to placenoath of January show increases Enver Bay in command and to of £4,278,541 and £5,028,887 affect a landing near Rodosto or respectively. Midia so as to threaten the Bul- The chief increase in imports garian flank or rear.

18 £1,745,837 in cotton, and in exports the principal advances are £1,335,423 in cotton goods and £900,000 in coal.

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Apparently anticipsting this, the Bulgarians have retired from Ohataldja to a point near Chorlu A Reverse.

TO VISIT EAST AFRICA.

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London, February 7.

Official reports of the fighting between the Turks and Greeks at Gallipoli make it clear that a reverse was sustained by the The Right Hon. Mr. Alfred Turks, though details are lacking. Lyttleton and Mrs. Lyttleton start The engagement was probably on Monday for a tour in British not serious, because it took place East Africa, outside the Boulair lines, where the principal forces are concen- trated. It shows, nevertheless, that the fresh Turkish troops stood their baptism of fire badly. The Danger.

SUFFRAGETTES

SENTENCED. London, February 7. Suffragettes appearing at the

Mossra, Bags, Ratcliff and Gretton, brewers. At the last Gonoral Election his majority was 2,093.]

ALLAN WILKIE COMPANY.

Herr, von Jago, the new Minister for Foreign Affaire, de livered his first speech in the Reichstag and emphasised the friendly relations with foreign nations, expecially England, and confirmed, Admiralvoo Tirpitz's remarks..

TRAINING NOTES.

Some Good Times Recorded

this Morning:

There was a good attendance at the Racecourse, this morning, to witness the gallops of the ponies. His Excellency, the Governor was again present. Some good times were put up this morning as will be seen by the following record:

Durbar Chief (13 mile) 40 4-5, 1-18.2-5, 1-55, 2.31.2-5, 3-06.2-5, 3.38.2-6; 1.q-323

12.3.5, 1-48.2-5, 2-21.4-5; L.q. Dunboyne (1 mile) 37,3-5, 1-

33.2.5.

Provisional (mile) 30.3-5, 1-11.2-5, 1-47.

Larkspur (1 mile) 30.2-5, 1-11,-. 2-5, 1-46.2-5, 2-19; L.q. 32-35.

Primrose (1 mile) 38.2-5, 1-11.- | 2-5, 1-46.2-5, 2-19; Lg. 32,3-5,'

Sir Acalon (1 mile) 44, 1-24, 2-01, 2-38.1-5, 3-14.3-5, 3-46; 1.q. 31.2-5.

Glad Eye (1 mile) 35, 1-08.2-5, 1-08.2-5 1-43, 2-10.3-5, 2-65,4-5; Lg. 36.1-5.

Gold (1 mile) 35, 1-08.3 5, 1-45, 2-21; 1.q.3.6. Gold won easily by twenty lengths from silver, Driezhen two longths away third,

Demure (1 mile) 42, 1-17, 1- 54 2-5, 2.28, 3-04.2-5, 3-40.1-5 i:q. 35.3-5.

OCCASIONAL NOTES BY "THE LARK."

I am afraid some of the keen owners are forgetting the fact that there are only 6 or 7 gallop- 1-09, 1-43, 2-15.35 1.q. 32.3-5 are called upon to show up their Donald Dha mile) 341-5, ing days left before their ponies

Carabao (1 mile) went with colours, and I shall not be sur-

On Monday, the Allan Wilkie Company are to stage Shake spearo's famous comedy, The Taming of the Shrew," which was

Cleric (1 mile) 30. 1-10.35, first published in 1623. That 1-46.2-5, 2-21.1-5, 2-511-5; 1.q. 30 Petruchio and Katherina je breed part of the play, which treats of

upon a play, published in 1594, under the title The Taming of a Shrew, author not known. The other part is based on The Sup poses of George Gascoigne, a comely adapted from Ariosto's I Suppositi. The play has two plots. In one of them, Petrachio

Os and tarnes, the shrew, Kat-1-11, horina; in the other Katherina's sister, Bianco, in woood by lovers

Royal Itose (1 mile) 354-5′ 1-454-5, 2-22, 2-56.2-5,

3-28.2-5; 1.q. 32

Delford (1 mile last) 34.2-5,

Donald Dhu-besten ten lengths. prised to hear some remarks dur Brushwood Boy (1 mile-last 3)ing the meeting that this or that 40.1-12

pony is undertrained. Of course Diaboline (1 mile last 3/4) 45, the owners will say "we know 1.26, 2-01 3-5

better," but nevertheless they will agree with me that we are all apt to err and to err is human." However, I don't pro- feas to be infallible, but it cer tainly appears to me that some of the good ponies are not having the treatment they deserve and what they have shown them- selves worthy of. I will now proceed to give a few opinions na to the merits or domerite of the candidates entered in the main event.

It is feared that the Turks in London Sessions have received in disguise. The two plots have 1-083-5; Lg. 341-5

seeking to stir up war enthusiasm are more likely to cause danger ous fanaticism, and considerable disquintado in displayed in diplomatic circles.

Foreign warships are return- ing to Constantinople.

Adrianople Doomed,

sentences varying from five months to three months, in the second division.

CHURCH SERVICES.

St. John's Cathedral, Hongkong. It is believed that Adrianople 9th February, 1st Bunday in Lent. will be able to hold out for weeks. Holy Communion (8.15 2.m.). Horse-Besh and dog-flesh have Matina (11a.m.). Responses, Ferial; Venite, Savage; Psalms, Crotch,

the hands of the Powers.

little connection with each other. That which relates to Petruchio and thering is certainly by Shakespeare. In the other the hand of another dramatist is to be detected,

BANK RETURNS.

The returns of the average

not yet been touched. "It is felt Macfarien, Turle, Turner; Hene amount of bank notes in circula- however, that the ultimate fall of Adrianople is clear. The silna dieite, Hopkins, Elvey. Hopkins; sion and of specie in reserve in tion will then be that the Purte Benedictus, Troutbeck; Hymns, Hongkong, during the month will place itself unreservedly in 84, 183, and 89. Evensong (5.45 ended 31st January, 1913, as p.m.) (Full Choir.) Responses, certified by the Managers of the Ferial; Psalms, Davy, Pymer, respective Bsoks are:→→→→ Wallace; Magnificat, and Nunc Dimittis, Goss in A; Anthem, There is a green hill" Bently Gounod; Hymns, '92. and 94. Miserere, Felton in C. minor. Sevenfold Amen.

Roumania and Bulgaria.

Later,

Reuter's correspondent at Bukharest states that the Rouma. nian Minister at Sofia has been instructed to resume negotiations on the frontier question. He will also urge on Bulgaria the neces- sity of a speedy settlement.

Malissori Jola Montenegrins. A message from Reuter's cor- respondent at Cettinje states that King Nicholas has been received by the Malissoriat Gruda. Thepro- ceedings were enthusiastic, Three thousand Malissori have joined the Montenegrins outside Soutari. Bulgarian Denial.

London, February 8. Reuter's correspondent at Sofia states that it is semi-officially denied that Beryian, reinforce menta are going to Thrace, where the Bulgarians are not in need

of assistance, i

A Prediction.

Union Church, Kennedy Road. Minister, Rov, O. H. Hickling, Il a.m., Worship, Hymns 6, 226, and 227, Chant, Anthem. 4 pm. Sunday School. 6 p.m. Worship, Hymas, 380, 187, 193, 172, and 175. Seg

St. Peter's Church, West Point. Sunday, February 9th, 1913. Holy Communion 8:00a.m. Morg- ing Prayer and Sermon 11 8.m: Evening Prayer and Sermon 6,15 p.m. Gospel Meeting at Seamen's Institute 8 p.m.

Rice Bird (one mile) 35, 1-08, 1-41.4-5, 2-14; liq. 32.1-5

Danelmia 1 mile last mile) 35, 1-10.3.5, 2.20.1-5; l.q. 34.3-5. Midae (last mile with above) Mahratta Chide (1 mile lasi 3) 05.1-5, 1-07.4:5; Lg. 32.3-5.

Greg Leg (11 mile) 35.3-5.- 1-44.4-5, 2-19, 2155.2-5;1 q.36.2-5. Edge Hill Flirt (14 mile) 39, 1-15.3-5, 1-53, 2-27.4-5, 3-01. 1-5; 1q. 33 2-5.

Sandringham (1) last mile) 33.1-5, 1-15, 1-50.3-5, 2-22.2-5; 1.q. 31.4.

“Violini (17 mile) 35, 1-08.3-5, 1-43.2-5, 2-18, 2-54.2-5; Lg 303. Sir Bedivere (1 mile) 40, 1-15, Chartered Bank of Indis, Aus-1-48.1-5, 3-21.2-5, 2-54, 1.g. tralia and China Notos $6,640,- 32.3-5. 127; specie $4,000,000.

Fijian Chief (14 mile-last 3) 80.3-6, 1-114-5,1-44; l.q. 32.1-5. White Daisy (1 mile) 2-27;

Hongkong and Shanghai Bank- ing Corporation,Notes, $21,- 899,759 specie $18,000,000. 1.q. 32.2-5.

Mercantile Bank of India, Bruno (1 last 11) 38, 1-141-5, Limited, Notes, $761,510 151, 3.27-1-52-58.3.5: 1.q. specie $130,000.

Total,-Notes specie $20,130,000.

$20,301,396;

In addition the Mercantile Bank has securities with the Crown Agents totalling £58,000 and R200,000.

TENDERS.

The following tenders are being invited by Hongkong Govern St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon: ment departments: For levelling 9th February, 1913 First Sun- the Western portion of the West day in Lent. Matins, Bymn, 208: End Park

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Bengairn (14 mile) 35, 1-10.1-5, 1-45,2-20.3.5, 2.55; L.q. 34.2-5.

Sweet William (1) mile) 40, 1-17, 154.3-5, 2-31.4-5, 3-06.3-5, 3-38.3-5; 19.32.

Bir Beaumaris (1) Tant 6) 33,3-5, 1-08.25; Lg. 344-514

Jambolini (1) mile) 45.2-5, |1-20, 1-55.1-5, 32-30.2-5, · 3-03,|

3-35.251q, 32.2-5.

1-483

Pyramids mile last 3) 36.4-5, 1-11.26, 1-461.q: 34.3-5,

The Blighter (2 mile) 34, 1-09, Perpetual Motion (1 mile) 39, 1-15 2 0,152,2-25.3-5;1.q. 33.3-5. Sweet Sultan (1) mile) 41.1-5, 1-203-5, 1-512303-53-07-2-5,

Responses, Fostal; Venite, 9th For the construction of a Pump- Day; Psalms Disch Tarle, Hoping Station and out buildings on kina; Te Deum, Lawes,, Cooko, a site to the West of the Hong- Reuter's correspondent at Saloniks wires that M. Venizelos, Hopkins: Benedictus, Troutbeok; kong University and on the the Greek Premier, has arrived Hymns, 92, 254, (2nd Tune) 247. South side of Pokfulam Road 3-30 10:31:35. there and been welcomed by the Evensong-Hymn, - 93; Hea For the letting of the old Post Sunlight (11 mile); 30; 1-12- authorities and a crowd of 30 000 ponses, Festal; Psalms Davy, Office building from the 1st July 8-5, 1-40.35, 9-243-5, 2-07:1-5)| In a speech M. Venizolcs predict ymar, Abeley; Magnificat, Barn 1913, or so soon thereafter as pos. Lg. 323-6 ed that the war would speadily by in D. 18th Morning: Nuno sesion can be given, to the 3 lat Alvapd (1) mille) 43, 1-22.2.5) terminate in the defeat of the Dimittis, Woodward in A, 28th December? 1914

0772-01, 2-37.85, 2-58.35, 1.q.312) Turke, which will secure lasting Morning: Hymns 238, (Tuus 149 For repairs to No. 8 Polios Sweet Poa mile last 41336.2-5

H.O. 188 and 255

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launch,

Somerton The better of the, two belonging to the same stable good for 4, but will not last the Derby distance, Given a good rider, be should be placed in short races. Petherton: The worst pony for the course. Never show- ed a decent gallop yet, ex- cept for a couple of hundred yards when he bolted with and threw his rider a week ago. He will probably not face the starter, but if. his temper is broken in time, he should be watched. Sunlight: A very picturesque grey pony and will be ridden by a rider who is confident of success. He is certainly well trained and will give his rivals a good lot to think of. Is easily steered and answers well,

Sir Bedivere:- The most powerful of the Derby can. didates: Will go any distance. He moves well and has plenty of go. His staying power for the Derby distance

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SINGLE CORY 10 Onits

NEWS FOR BUSY MEN;

TELEGRAMS.

THE NEWS CONDENSED.

Three thousand Malissori have joined the Montenegrins outside Soutàri.

Mr. Rateliff, the well-known brewer, has died intestate leaving €960,000.

A Turkish internal loan of five and half million pounds is to be. shortly issued.

his class. Very responsive. German Army Bill will add 90,000 It is reported that the now If he is properly trained, and given a good strong rider men to the peace strength. he will give some surprises A special telegram describes during the meeting.

the Lotorport football match be- Fijian Chief-A pony with

tween Hongkong and Shanghai, very strong muscular logs and carries his weight in easy style. Has big lungs and ced to terms varying from five to Suffragettes have been senten- takes his strides in a mar-three months at the London Ses vellously graceful attitude. He is second to inne on the

sions. field and his gallop on the -20th instant will probaby

dub him a likely winner. Borneo Obiel:- A mile pony, has fine shoulders and good temper. Requires a strong rider for the last half mile

in a mile race and should be placed in a mile race. Dunboyne A very clumsy looking animal. He is too fat at present to stand 1 mile. Bruno A pretty

pony

full of life. A sure starter for the Darby and I am inclined. to think that he will be

Cup.

It is believed that Adrianople can hold out for several weeks, though its eventual fall seems

certain.

The negotiations between Bul- goria and Roumanis regarding the frontier question are being renewed.

The House of Commons" bas rojected most of the Lords' amendments to the Scottish Tem- perance Bill.

Trade returns for January show

placed in the Professional increases in imports of over £4,000,000 and in exports of over £5,000,000.

Revenue: Very well looked after. Not up to the mark at present, but perhaps the en- thusiastic owner knows him better. He has a good last quarter in any race up to 1 ...mile..

Sweet William:-A clumsy looking bay pony. Has a

Diplomatic ciroles are troubled over the efforts of Turks to stir up war enthusiasm, as likely to caise dangerous fanaticism,

The German Naval Minister big girth round him at pre- has intimated acceptance of Mr. sent; reducing this, and given Churchill's standard as applied the usual oats, he will be a to the British and German Fleets.

Но dangorous candidato. has long powerful strides and kicks well on his hind qu- artera. A eure place, if not win.

Sweet Sultan-So far he has not shown up what he pro- poses to do. The animal has

their flank or rear by the Turks, Anticipating a movement on the Bulgarians have retired from Chataldja to a point near Chorlu.

The Greek Premier has pre-

a long body with neat legs dicted that the war will speedily and as he is likely to im- end in the defeat of Turkey, prove by the race meeting; which will result in lasting peace,

he should be watched. Sweet Rocket:-A nice white The Marconi Co. hold that un

pony-goes well in short less the Imperial Wireless con- distances. Hia chances for tract is confirmed by March 18t the Derby are at present they are entitled to treat it as remote..

endad. Screel-He is not mach fancied for the Derby; a good mover, but as his stable com-

The New Zealand Defence Minister has made important pronouncements in London on New Zealand's willingness to help- Ben Wyvis. II-Goas very in Imperial defence.

panions are better, he will probably not be seen in the main event.

wall and is just as good as his brother Bengairn. I hope to give a better opinion of him in my next. Bengairn-One of the hot favourites on the course. Very responsive and, with Mr. Johnstone up, this pony is likely to be a hard nut for his rivala to crack. Jambolini-Hels, as I said

LOCAL

Racing notes appear in this

19800.

Church services are published in this issue."

before, a.flier, and it takes a Ordinance has been suspended.

The operation of the Boycott good pair of bands to guide

him in a long race. He may

be reckoned for a place in Messers, Wright and Hornby's the Dorby if dame weather weekly share report is published

to-day. ehould favour him. Space will not permit me to le assured and he will pro- go further with my notes.

I will endeavour to bably be placed in the my next, Maidens. Given a fair start, comment on the other ponies. he should win the latter in a canter.

Sir Beaumaris—A Gino brown. pony, almost black, monsur-

Reported Larceny,

In

Some Government appointe ments are notified in the Govern-- ment Gazette and appear to-day.

After a residence in the Colony

of over 30 years, the Hon. Mr. E. Osborne left to-day to settle

ing 13 hamle. He should Alarcony from a shopkeeper at Home.. certainly face the starter for is reported from Yaumati, in the classic event, taking the which an overcoat, a watch and The returns of the average second mount to make, the chain and charms, is said to have amount of bank notes in circula the pace. In mile races this been stolen. A person who slept tion, and of spocio in reserve in handsome, beast should be in the house, the night before, 15 Hongkong during January, in considered carefully,

published to day