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The Hongkong Telegraph.

February 15th, 1913, Temperature u.x. 59, p.m. 61; Humidity...86, 82.

TELEGRAMS.

晚十初月正年

TELEGRAMS.

THE POLAR, TRAGEDY. THE POLAR TRAGEDY.

MELANCHOLY DETAILS.

Router's

[Service to the "Telegraph."]

London, February 14,

Despatches from Christchureli

THE KING'S WISH.

Router's

SATURDAY,

TELEGRAMS.

(ESTABLISHED 1881.)

Copyright, 1912 by the Proprietor.

THE POLAR TRAGEDY.

CHILDREN IN TEARS.

Renter's

[Service to the "Telegraph:"]

(Service, to the "Telegraph."]

London, February 14,

London, February 14. · Dia Majusty the King will| In the various schorls the head- state that Petty Oflicer Evans occupy a raised seat under the masters read in simple language was the first of the Scott party to dome and will wear his Admiral's the story of the sufferings of the dio, suffering from a nervous uniform. The display of uniforms members of the Expedition and breakdown occasioned by the will be most. brilliant. His the self-sacrifice and noble hero- fatigue, of reaching the Pule. The Majesty has intimated that heism of Captain Scott and his fate of the party was largely due wishes his visit to be regarded as comrades. The children were to the fact that he had to be private, and the customary cer- moved to tears, assisted most of the return journey, either by being carried 12 3 sledge of assisted by his comrades to push on.

Food Runs Out.

raonial on entering the City will be dispensed with. Hi. Bole escort will be a single mounted policeman and the route will not be lined with troops.

The sorvice will be practically identical with that on the ocoa- Every ounce of food was consion of the Titanic disaster. sumed before death, only a small quantity of tea being found with the bodies.

Captain Scott was found sitting with his back to the tent pole Between his head and the pole he had placed his diary, apparently with the object of having easier "support. Dr. Wilson and Lieut

Bowers were found lying in their slooping bags.

A Memorial Cross.

Naval Memorial Service.

The Commander-in-Chief at the Nore Station has ordered a Memorial Service to be held on His Majesty's ships on Sunday morning.

Relief Funds:

Subscriptions to the various funds are pouring in. A memorial cross was erected.

The Melbourno "Argus" has on Observation ill. Constract-pened a relief fund, and the ted of Jarrah wood, the cross wil Lord Mayor of Melbourne is cc- last for ages. It was painted operating in the rel of movemen', white and on it is carved in blark; lettering the following irscrip-

tion:

In Memoriam...

Dr. EDWARD Abačin. W taos,

Who died on their return from the

South Pole in March 1912.

A Tribute.

ions. Mr. Fisher said he felt he could say on behalf of the Com- monwealth that. Captain Scott's

To strive, to seck, to find, nad cost request will not go unheeded.

to y'old."

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Australian Memorial Service,

Reuter's Sydney correspondent states that the Memorial Service there was attended by the visiting bishop's text was: | Japanese Squadron.... Tho Arch "He being | denil yet liveth".

FEBRUARY

WEATHER FOREVABY

FAIR

Barometer 30.20

February 15th, 1912, Temperature a.m. 50, p.m. 50; Humidity...70, 65.

15, 1913.

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TELEGRAMB.

TELEGRAMS.

TELEGRAMS.

DISESTABLISHMENT.

THE BALKAN WAR.

NEW UNIONIST WHIP.

LORD EDMUND: TALBOT.

Rentor's

LORDS REJECT WELSH BILL. SULTAN'S CONGRATULATIONS

Router's

[Service to the Telegraph."]

London, February 14.

The House of Lords, after a

Reuter's [Service to the Telegraph:*]

London, February 14. The Sultan has congratulated

[Service to the Telegraph."]

London, February 14.

$86 FRA TEM

SINOLE COFF 10° Cawei,"

NEWS FOR BUSY MEN.

TELEGRAMS,

THE NEWS CONDENSED.

Lord Edmund Talbot is the now Unionist Whip,

Lord Edmund Talbot has been The House of Commons has

adjourned until March 6th. succession to Lord Balcarree, now raised to the Peerage.

debate lasting for three days, has his troops upon their recent suc-appointed the Unionist whip in rojected the, Wel-h Disestablishesses. ment Bill by 252 votes to 51.

The Bislings of Hereford and Oxford voted with the minority..

LOYAL CANADA.

MONEY FOR WARSHIPS.

London, February 14. Reuter's correspondent at Otto- wa utaics that the Dominion House of Comnions has passed cha appropriation of 35,000,000: dollars for three Dreadnoughts by a majority of 32.

Demented by Fatigue. Reuter's Melbourne.correspon dont wires that the survivors say that Petty Officer Evans we the result of the division was There was a great scene when demented by fatigue and the privatione he was compelled to in their seats and singing the announced, the members rising endure. He was incompetent to National Anthom, help in pulling the sledge and eventually, had to be carried.

Fuel Shortage. Captain Scott's reference to a shortage of fuel surprised the supporting parties, who deny that they used itunduly. No fuel was found in the death tent.

Was Rescue Possible?

The question of whether Cap

MEXICAN REVOLT.

ANOTHER BATTLE:

BOXING.

A Special Feature of Tonight's

cables 10

Meet,

bo seat conveying

Turkish Cruiser's Movements,

Router's correspondent at Mal to states that the Turkish cruiser Hamidiel has arrived, having put

Mr. E. A..W. Clarke, British Consul to Zanzibar, is dead:

[Lord Edmund Talbot is the brother of the 15th Duke of Nor- youngest son of the 13th and folk. He assumed the name of Trade Unions have amalgamated. The three principal Railway Taibot in compliance with tho

Bill.

into port on account of stress of will of the 17th Earl of Shrows- weather. It is believed that her bury.in 1876. Ho is 57 years of The House of Lords has thrown' destination. is the Ionian Sea; ago and has been M.P. for Chi-out the Welsh Disestablishment anyhow she does not return to chester since 189-1.1 Constantinople. She will have to leave within 24 hours unless she is damaged.

The arrival the Turkish oruiser Humidiah at Malta has greatly excited the Greek community.

ATTEMPTED THEFT.

Her arrival has greatly excited Two Chinese were charged, at the Greek community, who pro-the Police Court, this morning geeded to watch her,"

beforo Mr. C. D. Melbourne, with being concerned with another not in custody, in the attempted theft of two rain coals from a House in tears. Kowloon.

CHURCH SERVICES.

Children in schools at Home on having the story of the Polar tragedy told them, were moved to

Mr Pellow, of 7 Humphreys Thore has been six daya" A venuo, said she saw the two de- indecisive fighting between the fendants and another man walk Mexican Federbl troops and the past her house several times insurgents. Lator, when sho samo downstairs, keeping watch on the house.

St. John's Cathedral, Hongkong. Lent. Holy Communion (8.15 19th February 2nd Sunday in

Telegrams give a description 8.m.). Matins (11a.m.). (Full lie found two raincoats out on of the impressive Memorial Service Chair.) Responses, Ferial; Venite; the verandah ready for removal. held in St. Paul's in honour of Kempton; Psalms, of the 10th The prisoners' movemonts were the Antarctic heroes. Morning: Benedicite, Best in Csuspicious, and as they re-passed Benedictus, Garroit in G; An- the end of the road she caught

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Never lacking in onterprise, the two well-known promoters Messrs. Hall and Kelly, who aia Scott and his party might tournament at the City Hall Communion (11.45 am.) Kyrie, over to the police.

Bro conducting pa, boxing

them, "O Lord God," Gose. Boly two of them and landed them "Melancholy dotails of the dis- have been enved by a supreme to-night, have arranged for Thorne in E. minor; Hymas, 182 effort on the part of the roscuors

covery of the dead heroes of the Mr. Fishor, the Prime Minister is being warmly discussed. The the result of the fight which takes and 92. Evensong (5.15 p.m.) to receiving the two prisoners in telegrams from Christchurch.

Indian Constable 600 deposed Antarctic disaster are contained of the Commonwealth, speaking opinions expressed are hard to Captain RobT FALDIN SCOTT, R.N.vited tho gathering to drink into be displayed on the matter with the fights here, between Did Nano Dimittis, Wesloy; Hymns, said they did not know why theydian House of Commons has

ata banquest at Kalgoorlie, in-reconcile and much feeling is said place in Mauila simultaneously Responses, Ferial; Palms, of the from Mrs Fellow.

16th evening; Magnifient, Smart; At the Police Station both men By a majority of 32 the Osna- silence to the brave Captain Sent among the survivors themselves. Lavigno, the brother of the 277, 248, and 95; Misorero, Fal- were arrested. Lient. HENAY RoussToy Bowens,and his equally brave compan.

famous Kid Lavigne, and Iroton in C. minor. Bux. The result wil be an

Mrs Pellow, recalled, said that approved the expenditure of nounced as soon as it arrives. Union Churchi, Kennedy Road. when the third man saw her $35,000,000 for three Dread-

noughts. The bookings up to the present Minister, Rev. C. E. Hickling. 11 capture the two prisoners he made have surpassed any previous ones a.m., Worship, Hymns 420, 143 off. She did not see the men go

A Melbourne telegram says the for a boxing tournament in the and 439; Psalm 72 Tallis); An- into her house. Colony, and those who attend the them. Subject, "Livingstone Sergt. Wills, in charge of the question of whether the Scott City Half to night will soo a crowd Centenary." 4 p.m. Servico for case, replying to the magistrate, party might have been saved by London, February 14., that would make a theatrical Children. 6p.m. Worship. Hymns, said there had been a number of a supreme effort by the rescuers There was another battle at manager green with envy. No 428, 444, 441, 280, and 432. Sub-small larcenies latoly in Kowloon, is being discussed. Mexico City yesterday lasting the wonder when one reflects on the jeat, "Livingstone Centenary." The prisoners were sentenced to Fard labour for six months whole day. The Federals were greatness of the programme: St. Peter's Church, West Point. using heavier gine, but hesitated When has the like been seen in Sunday, February 19th, 1013.

each. to saault the rebels' position. the Colony? The British-Ameri- Second Sunday in Lent. Morning The Federala were constantly re-can combination has worked with Prayer and Sermon 11 am. Holy

Y. M. C. A The Memorial Service to Cap-inforced by incoming troops. a success that was inevitable Communion 12.15 p.m. Evening A Hard Journey.

Iain Scott and his comrades was

when both parties are so popular Prayer and Sermon 0.15

The annual meeting of the While travelling down the duly hold in St. Paul's Cathedral,

Later. with the sporting public as these Gospel Meeting at Seamen's In-Y. M. C. A. will be held on Tues Beardmore glacior they found lis Majesty the King attended,

Reuter'scorrespondent at Mexi-two promoters.

stitute 8 pm.

day next, at 5.30 p.m. the ice to be of the roughest being privately escorted by a

There are five vacancies on the description. Many obstructions, single

co City states that the non-con- I have been informed late this

St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon. Board of Directors to be filled at batants continue to live in terror afternoon that the winner of the ten to twelve fest high, had to be Amongst those also present were of shells and rifle-fire which Crayston-Smith bout will chal- 19th February, 1913. Second Sun- this meeting, nominations for alimt ad, and the explorers were Mr. and Mrs. Asquith, members rake the streets and make dwellenge Iron Bux, provided he wins festal; Venits. Croth (17s Day Retiring Directors:His Excel-issue.

day in Lent. Matins:Responses, which are as follows ***** bruised and strained. It wae of the Cabinet, Ambassadors and here that Petty Officer Evans fell representatives of every phase of nga, offices and the various the fight at Manila. But Bux is up Psalms, as set; Te Deum, Russel, laney Sir F. H. May, K.C.M.G., against something hot as the kid Jones, Pyo; Jubilate, Goodson; Hon. Mr. IIE. Pollock, K.O,, Rev

Disappointed.

The Auckland" Herald" (Now Zealand) says the Government should dischargo a public duty by heading a national subscrip

The members of the Expedition. tion indicato that the possibility of disappointment in finding tha Captain Amundson had forestall"; ed them took the stiffening out of the party on the return journey.

and struck his head. This re sulted in his death from conobe sion of the brain.

Commander Evans denies that the deaths were due to scurvey, ond says they were due to ex- posure and weakness.

The Memorial Service.

mounted

national life.

Laler

policeman.

The service was simple but inspiring, the height of solemnity being reached with the rendering of the Dead March in "Saul" by a band.

Citizens in Terror.

Legations untenable.

+

p.m.

Mendelssohn. Evensong:-Hymn, 290; Responses, Feetal Psalms, as set; Magnificat, Barnby; Nunc Dimittis Felton; Hymas 91, 512, and 306. Vesper Hymn.

LOCAL?

Church Services are given to-day.

Messrs. Hughes and Hough's coal report appears in this issue.

Notes on the weather during January will be found in this

An article on the new Kowloon

Hampreys Esq.

New Nomination:-W. G. to-day.

The Annual Report and Balan ce Sheet will be presented.

Messrs Wright and Hornby's weekly share report appears to-day

Six days of fighting has not re- he is putting up sticks to comes Hymas, 94, 203, and 317; Kyrie, C. H. Hickling, W. L. Pattendon, Terminal Station is published sulted in anything decisive. from a family of fighters, and hia A Pointed Reply, ・・ brother was at one time the General Diaz has replied to Lightweight Champion of the the latest ultimatum of President world.

The difference in weight be- Madero with à-storm of shells. The streets to St. Paul's ware The insurgents are in posses tween Grayston and Smith is now lined by large and respectful Bion of the biggest guns. three pounds only and this should Christian Science sorvices :- crowds, who uncovered theiri

bring the men right to the mark MacDonnell Road: Sunday. heads us the King passed."

of perfection, praatically. 11.15. a.m.; Wednesday. 6.30.

Seate may be booked up top.in. po

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The Best Judges. Referring to the suggestion to bring back the bodies, Comman- der Evana said:

The precincts of the Cathedral "The bear

were packed, many naval and judges of that are Captain Scott's constant companions for two military uniforms being in evid years. Had we ourselves been once, while massod bluejackets in the place of the victims we stood near, as well as the Cold- would have wished our bodies to stream Guards band.. romain where we gave bon! forts to a cause, in which we believed so earnestly,"

The Northern Party.

a pace.

LABOUR FUSION.

RAILWAY UNIONS COMBINE,

of

PROCESSION OF THE CROSS,

The report of the Directors of the Shanghai Land Investment Company, Ltd., appears to day

Captain Woodhouse has been appointed Assistant Superinten dent of Police for the New

Territories.

The annual outdoor Procession 8-30 at the Grand Hotel and this Garrison Divine Service of the Oross takes places to is another thought for the con- Church of England Victoria Cath-morrow afternoon from the Several appointments in the venience of the public.

edral 9-15 a.m. Cathedral. Cathedral of the Immaculata Public Works Department are The referee will be Mr. W. Church of England Detention Conception, at 6p.m. Following notified in the Government Logan and this gentlemen, known- Barrack Detention Barrack 8-30 the function there will be a ser-

Gazette. London, February 14. Occupying a conspicuous posi A Conference lasting

ing what is worth knowing of a.m. Offg. Clergyman. Church of mon by the Rev. F. Gabardi, and tion, were the relatives of the dead in London, has resulted in the dosering of punishment, will go Under Ordona, Senior Officer: Bagrement.

week, the game, will see that nothing England Stonecutters Barracks, Benediction of the Blessed heroes, who were in deep mournfusion of the three principal Rail- unpunished. The rules under Church of England Milito ing. They sat in a small reserved way Trade Unions, namely the which the respective boat will ry Hospital Bowen Road 0 English Language Now Official

Amalgamated Society of Railway he fought will be announced at p.m. Chaplain Church In the cave in the snow-

In Philippine Courts, His Majesty the King and the Servants, the General Railway the ringside.

The Manila Assembly has passed S.M.B. Boharnhorst, flagship of England Lyemun Barracks, drift where Lieut. Campbell's congregation heartily joined in Workers Union and the Siganl northern party lived a primitive

That the public will see good Under Ordere. Senior Officer: the Commission bill providing for Rear-Admiral Count von Spie, existance." for six and a holfing the bymn" Rook of men and Pointsmen Union. The Sghting, that the promotere obtain Church of England Kowloon the use of both English and and the Greisenau, arrived in

Ages

and the 23rd Pealm three have a combined member-a good house and that the contest St. Andrew's Church 10 a.m., months, they had regular physi-The Lord is my Shepherd.")

Spanish as the official language the Harbour this morning. ship of 180,000. cal drill. The only literature

The decision to combing resultants will enjoy their work is the Offg. Clergyman. Church of Eng of the courts of the Philippines.

best wish of. they had was a copy of "David The Dean read from 1 Corin

Xeverian. land Mount Austin Barracks, The bill provides that English It is reported that the house of Copperfield," a chapter from thians rv, 20. The congregation ed in enthusiastic scenes.

10-15 am Chaplain. Baptist shall be the official language, but the opium farmer was entered which was read aloud every day, was much moved by the insertion

Victoria, Union Church 10 that up to January 1, 1020, last night and $10,000 worth of in the Collect, of the words;-

The Japanese Second Squadron..., Senior Officer. Congrega Spanish may be used for the property and valuables stolen. Memorial Service Arrangements, We humbly leave to Thy The memorial service at St. Fatherly keeping the souls

The Japanese Besond Squadron, tionalist Victoria Union Church, court records and for all matters Paul's Cathedral

consisting of four tessels, left 10 a.m., Senior Officer, Presby-relative to the courts provided The Indian Constable charged will be of our brothers" (

London, February 14. (here the most impressive.today will

The death is announced of Mr. Woosung on February 12, for terinn Victoris, Union Church, 10 both parties to the case at issue with the theft of two dollars from were inserted). . names of the five dead heroes E. A. W. Olarke, British Consul Japan. They had previonely a.m., Senior Officer, Wesleyan are agreed thereon. The vote on a Chinese was sentenced to two

General to Zanzibar.

beça at Hongkong, as our readers Victoria Wesleyan Church, 10.15 the bill as amended by the Com- months' hard labour by Mr. Esze. are aware, and paid a visit to a.m. Senior Officer, Wesleyan mission was unanimous," says the land this morning... Woosang on their way home: Of Mount Austin, Mount Austin, 10- Cablenews American, and the

Despite thousands of appli- cations, only 200 reale are re served, for the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Bishops, mem- bers of the Cabinet, the Lord Mayor and Corporation and the relatives of the members of the

Other Services/

Other Memorial Services were held throughout the country. The Olty men attended a cervice at B Laurando Ohnfch, Jówry,

CONSUL'S DEATH.

PARLIAMENT,

London, February:

the four ships constituting the a.m., Senior Officer. Roman vigour with which the vote was There was an interesting squadron the flagship, Iwate, Catholio Victoria, St Joseph's oder demonstrated the pleasure bate at the University Union was built in England the others Church, 10 am, Boulor Officer on the part of the Assembly tonight, the subject boing the The House of Commone had having been constructed in Roman Cathalie Kowloon, Henry be able to thius dispose of a much merits and of the on the journed until Marok 0.

Churon, & my Crior Ofiour,i discussed enbject,

And medical profe stong