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The
Hongkong Telegraph.
February 22th, 1913, Temperature a.m. 62, p.m. 65; Humidity...88, 80.
No, 9026
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TELEGRAMS.
THE BALKAN WAR.
MONTENEGRIN POLICY.
Router's
[Service to the "Telegraph."]
London, February 21.
The Montenegrin delegate, M.
TELEGRAMS.
RUSSIA AND FRANCE.
SATURDAY
TELEGRAMS.
(ESTABLISHED 1881,).
Copyright, 1912 by the Proprietor.
A POPULAR APPOINTMENT.
THE SCOTT FUNDS.
MORE SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Reuter's
[Service to the "Talegraph."]
London, February 21.
M. Deloasse's appointment as
Reutor's
[Service to the "Telegraph."]
London, February 21. There was a big jump in the
FEBRUARY
TELEGRAMS,
WEATHER FORECAST
FAIR.
Barometer 30.20)
February 22th, 1012, Temperature a,m. 65, p.m. 64; Humidity...61, 63,
六拜禮. 號二廿二英㶇香
22,
1913.
TELEGRAMS.
JAPANESE FINANCE.
THE NEW MINISTER,
·MEXICAN UPHEAVAL.
BETTER NEWS.
Reuter a
[Service to the "Telegraph."]
London, February 21. Reuter's correspondent at
Reuter's
TELEGRAMS.
COURSING.
WATERLOO CUP RESULT.
Reuter's
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$86. KER ÄKIEK
Sıxalx Coer 10. Däxts,
NEWS FOR BUSY MEN.
TELEGRAMS,
THE NEWS CONDENSED.
Sir John Jordan has held a Conference regarding opium, at the Wai-chia-pu.
Popovitob, visited the British French Ambassador to St. Peter-subscriptions to the Scott fands Mexico City wires that the The Times" announces that In the final of the Waterloo Mr. Lloyd George, motoring
Foreign Office yesterday and said sburg has surprised and delight yesterday. Lord
Later.
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[Service to the Telegraph."] [Service to the Telegraph."]
London, February 21. London, February 21. appointment of Baron Taka- Cup, Hung Well beat Huldeo. from Paris to Nice, has been hang haabi, as Japanese Minister of The betting was 5 to 2 against up by heavy snow. Finance is well received in the the winner. General Diaz basmade a trium-City. It adds that affairs in phat entry into the ofty at the Jepan demand exceptional pra- head of troops, and President deace and firmness from the Huerta welcomed him in the statesmen charged with the conn- Palace, where falloitations were try's finances, and says it believes Baron Takahashi to bo endowed exchanged.
with both these qualities.
Howard de moil is rapidly subsiding. he had been instructed to intima-ed Paris. It is regarded as Walden, Lord Scatheons, Sir ate that Montenegro would rather strengthening the Franco Russian Edgar Speyer, and the Royal risk annihilation than accept a Alliance. The Ozar's approval Geographical Society each con comprise depriving her of Soutari, of hie nomination was the first tribating £1,000; Mr. Otto Beit, news received by the Deputies. £200; Sir Frederick and Lady Servia Says" Ditto ",
Mirrieless £100., Reply to Germany, ",
Government's Munificence The Servian Delegate yeater. Though semi-official communi-
Later. day informed Sir Edward Grey ques declare that the appoint-
Mr. Asquith has informed the and the Ambassadors that Serviament is not connected with the associates herself entirely with relations with Germany, the Lord Mayor of London that the the Montenegrin demand regard public regard it as, in part, a Government proposes to provide ing Boutori, an1 also insists in reply to the increase of Cerman out of National Pande for all the
Djakovs and Dibra remaining outside Albanin, contrary to the Austrian demand.
Mediation Accepted,
It is authoritatively stated in St. Petersburg that Roumania and Bulgaria have accepted the mediation of the Powers."
Peace Possible.
armaments, taken in conjunction relatives and dependents of Cap with the outspokenness of the txin Scott and his four compan President's message concerning ions, so that they may be in as the army and the bestowal of good a position as if the disaster the highly-prized Cross of the had not occurred. Legion of Honour on the Sene- galese Rifles..
President Poincare Honoured.
Reuter's correspondent at St. Later. Petersburghs that as a furthor In view of the indecisive nature sign of the friendliness with of the war operations, the intense France and as an expression of cold and the exhaustion, both his personal admiration for M. physical and financial of both Poincare, the Czar has presented Turkey and the Allies, the idea the President with the Order of of effective mediation on the part St. Androw. of the Powers aiming at peace is gaining ground; Turkey is wil- ling, and movement on the part of the Allies is now awaited,
She is the largest warship that has yet been coath, of the Line and duly paid her tribute to Neptune. The Islanders defeated the crew in a cricket match.
MR. LLOYD GEORGE.
'HELD UP BY SNOW.
"MQUIS
SHARPLY FINED.
Pilfering of Sand from the Foreshore.
CARE OF THE SICK..
The Alice Memorial and
Affiliated Hospitals.
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Afterwards, the troops were reviewed. The citizens joined in the celebrations.
W05. Decessary
CHURCH SERVICES.
The Waterloo Cup has been won by Hung Well, who beat Huldes in the final.
St John's Cathedral, Hongkong. The turmoil is rapidly subsid- 23rd February, 3rd Sunday in ing in Mexico, and all political Lent Holy Communion (8.15 prisoners have been released." a.m.). Matins (11a.m.). Res- ponses, Ferial; Venite, Macfarren;
Montenegro and Servis are at Peulms, of the 24th Morning one in reaisting Austrian demanda Benedicito, Arnold, Armes, Arn regarding the future of Albania. President Huerta has ordered that
the moment. Things were old; Benedictus, Langdoo; the release of all political pri hardly favourable last year for Hymns, 40, 261, and 250. Even- It is reported that a Loan soners.
Other parts of the country pressing for subscriptions, but have notified their adherence to he hoped that the hard work of song. (5.45 pm) (Full Choir.). Agreement with Ching for a small
23rd evening; Magnifient, and regards the subscriptions. They Nune Dimittis, Walmsloy in D. Paris is surprised and delight- the appointment of President Dr. Mitchell would bear fruit as sponges, Ferial; Psalms, of the sum has been signed in London. were all glad to see Dr. Gib- Minor; Anthem, "Behold the ed at the appointment of M. Del- son back again with them. I Lamb that was slain."-Spobr; casse as French Ambassador to conclusion he thought they could| Hymas, 268 and 431; Sevenfold Russia. can derive from the close economy congratulate them selveson the Amen; Miserere. Felton in C
It is authoritatively stated that and the care kept over the ac-improved state of affairs during Minor.
St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon. Roumanis and Bulgaria havo counts and the subscriptions, they the past year.
A vote of thanks to the Chair-23rd February, 1013. Third Sun-accepted the mediation of the would more readily respond in
Huerta.
the future. He did not think he man, and a short speech return- could say anything more with the ing thanks from the Hon. Mr. exception that he regretted that, Hallifax concluded the meeting. owing his leave of absence, he would no longer, or at least for the present, be able to carry on the Treasureship of these hospi tale. He placed down office with regret."
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THE GOLD TOOTH.
Peculiar Story of Theft.
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Holy Com- Evensong 6 p.m.
Circumstances are making the day in Lent. Matins 11 a.m. pecepto
Matins:-Hymn, 7; Responses, idea of effective mediation by the munion after the Evening Service. Festal Venita, 23rd Day: Paalms, Powers in the Balkons gain as set; Te Daum, Lawor, Cooke,
ground. Hopkins; Benedictus, Garrett; Hymns, 208, 269, and 257. Even-
The "Times song: Hymn, 299; Responses, Festal; Psalms, Tonus, Peregrinus, praiseworthy terms on the ap pointment of Baron Takahashi as Niukens: Magnificat, Barnhy Nane Dimittis, Felton; Hymns Japanese Minister of Finance.
The Marconi Company haa delssohn.. Vesper Hymn.
written to the Post Office insist- Garrison Divine Service
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comments in
The Home Office has referred
Mrs. Pankhurst's acceptance of
The Alice Memorial Hospital, and affiliated hospitals, have been doing remarkably good work during the year, shown at the Annual Meeting of the Finance Committee, held at the oflices of the Hon MrE. R. Ballifax, (the Chairman of the Committee), at noon to-day. Sir Kal Ho Kai Explains. London, February 21:
Among those present were:-SirDr. I. E. Mitchell proposed the
Pride in a gold tooth led to the Mr. Lloyd George, while motor Kai Ho Kai, the Rer T. W. Pearce, adoption of the statement of
owner appearing as a prosecutor H.M, S. NEW ZEALAND.
ing from Paris to Nice, was com the Rev-H. R. Wells, Messrs Aaccounts" and in doing so sad against a man, for stealing the 277, 197, and 19; Kyrie, Men-| pelled to stay at the village of Mackenzie, Coppin, Dr Gibson, D that they bad kept expenses same. The prosecutor was asked ARRIVAL AT ASCENSION.
Paulhan, owing to the heavy Mitchell, Mr J. W. Lee-Jones and within the limits on that was by a friend about the gold tooth, Church of England Victoria Cathing on the cancellation of the
and he took it out of its usual Mr MacLean Gibson, Medical matter of great sitiamction.I Loudon, February 21,
News Indeed!
Sir Kai Ho Kai seconded the place and allowed the other to udral 9-15 m. Chaplain. Imperial wireless contract after
Church of England Datention March 1st." message from Ascension
He bought newspapers and Missionary Superintendent and
motion and said that the state-handle and inspect it. While the Barrack. Detention Barrack 12
A further sign of Franco- states that the battleship New
The Alice Memorial Hospital ment of the treasurer was to a friend was doing that, the de-noon. Chaplain, RN. Church of Zealand has arrived there with a read to Sir Rufus Isaacs and his Secretary.
other companions the account of
and Affiliated Hospitals, Hong- great extent a satisfactory one to fendant, another acquaintance, anw of 600.
Under Orders. Senior Officer. vided by the Czar presenting his country house having been kong are run in connection with himself personally, and to the snatched the tooth away and ron England Stonecutters Barracks, Russian friendship has been pro- the London Missionary Society. Chinese comraunity. Last year, off with it. Prosecutor merely Church of England Military Hos. President Poincare with the blown up by bombs.
and the year before set thought that the defendant want- Benefits for Chinese
Church of England Lyemun Mr. J.W. Lee-Jones in present- were very bad years for the ed to "play with it, or keep it for pital Bowen Road 6 p.m. Chaplain. Order of St. Andrew.
and did not ing the recounts said that at the Chinese community in
one or two days'
Barracks, 11-15 a.m. Chaplain. close of last year there was a much as there were so many worry until four days later.
St. Andrew's Church 10 a.m., debit balance $3,065 and he was calls upon their charitable purses, Then the defendant told him he Church of England. Kowloon to the law officers of the Crown happy to say that this showed and they had also to subscribe to had pawned the tooth at a shop Offg. Clergyman. Church of Eng-responsibility for blowing up Mr. better state of affairs than existed a number of other objects. He in Second Street. The owner re-land Mount Austin Barracks, Lloyd George's house. in the previous year. They thought it was a matter of great ported the matter to the police.
The Government. proposes to This morning at the Police Under Orders. Senior Officer Three Chinese were charged would see that was s debit satisfaction to them to know that London, February 21. before Mr. Bazeland at the Police balance in 1911 of $3,091.310 they had improved on the re: Court, the defendant, who alleged Baptist Victoris, Union Church 10
tionalist Victoria Union Church, Capt. Scott and companions to. written to the Post Office insist moring sand from the foreshore proved the financial position had made a very much greater sent to prison for fourteen days 10a.m., Senior Officer. Presby-place them in, as good a position The Marconi Company has Court, this morning, with re Roughly speaking, they had im ceipts of last year, and that they that he was falsely accused, was a.m., Senior Officer. Congrega provide for the dependents of
torian Victoria, Union Church, 108 if no disaster had occurred, ing on the cancellation of the Su Lum Bay. It was stated of the hospital to the extent of improvement on the year before by Mr. O. D. Melbourne.
s.m., Senior Officer. Wesleyan Victoria Wesleyan Church, 10.15 Imperial wireless contract after that numerous complaints had about nine hundred dollars He that. Most of the members pre- been received of sand bbing might say that throughout the sent knew that at that time they
a.m. Senior Officer, Wesleyan March 1st.
They add they are prepared to removed, the result being that year the subscriptions from the had a debt of about $5,000 which
Yesterday evening the Hong Mount Austin, Mount Anstin; 10 reconsider the matter when it is when the tide came up, it flooded European population in the had to be recorded against them, Colony came in readily-very but & grand effort had been made definitely decided to build the the paddy fields.
readily and there appeared to to clear off that debt and they kong Chess Club visited the a.m., Senior Officer. Roman evening Imperial stations.
be no difficulty is getting sub-had succeeded to the extent of Y.M.C.A. Rooms to meet the Catholic Victoria, St. Joseph's scriptions from the European $3,000. He found that the re- Association's Chess Club in a Church, 10a.m., Senior Officer. firms and those interested ceipts from Chinese sources had friendly match of five aside. The Roman Catholic Kowloon, Rosary result of the former meeting ba-Church, 9 a.m., Senior Officer. Union Church, Kennedy Road. in the hospitals. But he was improved from year to year.
The report and accounts were tween the two clubs in the Pollock
Challenge Shield competition was Minister, Rev. O. EL Hickling, 11 very much disappointed by the
completely reversed and the am., Worship, Hymns 95 and 91; Chinese who had found those adapted. hospitals such a great relief for
Six Kai Ho Kai then proposed Y.M.C.A. ran out the winners, Paalm 100; Chant, Anthem, 12 suffering. They did not respond in the way that both he and the the re-election of the Hon. Mr. after some interesting games, by noon Communion, 6 p.m. Public Worship. Hymus, 202, 198, 191, Committee would have liked them Hallifax as the chairman. Dr. eight games to two.
243, and 201.
St. Peter's Church, West Point. to, but up to the present moment | Gibson seconded, and the resolu
The final training gallopa. there were very great calls upon tion was carried unanimously,
Sunday, February 23rd, 1913. were held at the Racecourse this the Chinese community in the
Third Sunday in Lent. Morning morning. way of charities.
Prayer and Sermon 11 am. Evon-
WIRELESS CONTRACT. MARCONI CO. INSISTENT::
MRS. PANKHURST, HER RECENT SPEECH,
London, February 21. The Home Office has referred to the law officers of the Crown Mrs. Pankhurst's speech of the 19th inst., in which she accepted full responsibility for blowing up Mr. Lloyd George's new country
kouse.
THE ARGENTINE.
A GOOD MAIZE CROP.
London, February 21.
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it
Mr. Edwards, of the P.WD, said that there had been a lot pilfering of sand going on, and was difficult to catch offenders.
The defendants were each fined $100, and, on a further charge of having no lights on their boats, further fines of $25 were inflicted.
TREE-COTTING.
Case May Be Withdrawa
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Chairman Re-elected.
CHESS.
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The score was es under :-
Y.M.O.A. H.K. Chess Club. On the motion of the Rev. Mr. R. Piercy... 2 v. S. D. Setoa 0 Pearce, seconded by the Rev. Rev. C.Bone 2 v. Dr. Sanders R. T. Peyton Mr. Wells, a vote of thanks was J. T. Long-
Griffin accorded Mr. Lee-Jones for his staff 2n
O.A. Suther services."
A. Viveash 0 v. R. A. Dastur ton Runs 2 v. H: Poulsen
Christian Science services, Total 2 MacDonnell Road: Sunday.
Economically Managed. These hospitals were very old Two Chinese and two Indians, appeared before Mr. O. D. Mol-standing and had done an enor
Mr. Lee Jones:- thank you bourne at the Police Court to day, mous amount of good to the Chin- charged by Mr. Green, of the ese community generally, and were very kindly for your remarks.
Op the motion of Mr. Mackenzie, Forestry. Department, with out doing, and would still continue ting down trees on Crown land to do, great good. He ventured seconded by Mr. Ng Hon Tez, off The Shaukiwan Road, to think from the way he had Mr. Coppin was elected treasurer. gone into the accounts during The Chairman, ins short speech,
Defendants, who pleaded not
Total 8
Calendars.
LOCAL
H.M.S. Hampshire arrived Inst
LA
Hongkong 30 Years Ago?" ap pears to-day.
Items of local sporting news
to-day. appear
A number of new appointments are recorded in the Government Gazette,
Messrs. Wright and Hornby weekly share report is published
ing Prayer and Sermon 0 15 p.m. Gos+ Holy Communion 7.15 pm.
in this issue. 28 p.m.
pel Meeting at Seamen's Institute
Three Chinese wore fined $100 11.16. a.m.; Wednesday: 5.30 each this morning for removing
p.m.
We have received a charming A message from Buenos Ayres guilty, were represented by Mr. the past year, that there were no referred to the state of affairs,
e states that the first official estim
fate of the maize crop in five million tons. The qualityis equal to that of the preceding orop, despite the drought.
AMA, A OBITUARY.
J. H, Gardiner,"
hospitals in any part of the Em- and said that there was little for calendar from the Indian African
TELEGRAMS.
esnd from the foreshore..
Non-Chinese persons in the oroas the border line of the New Territories without passports,
The half yearly meeting of the shareholders in the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corpora tion was held this morning at the City Hall.
Mr. Gardiner said that he was pire which were so well financially him to add to who had been said Line, which gives, views of two NEWS FOR BUSY MEN. Colony are liable to arrest if they fastracted that the outting took managed and run so coonomically.except to say that this year, as vessels the s., Salamis, and s.. place on land owned by the de-It had astonished him to find the compared with last year, showed Tinhow, as well as interesting fendante employer, and he had small amount of coat upon which their position to be very much photos of deoke and saloons. It the lease in Court
these hospitals were able to man better the clouds were lighten-is printed with fine design in On the Magistrate's suggestion, age their affairs, and he thought ing. Last year, they had a black and is quite an artistic pro- the prosecutor and defending if the Chinese community would series of discussions, as reduction, solicitorconferred, and as a result, be good enough to consider this, gards the methode of raising new Mr. Gardiner asked for a remand, and the fulness of the benefits funds, but the methods proposed remarking-The case will por- they derived for their anb were so drastio that it was neces London, February 21.bably be withdrawn if Mr Green scriptions, they might more eary to appoint a sub-committee, the China Society was held in The death is announced of finds that the cutting was on land liberally support: the hospitals. and, by the time the amb com- the rooms of Princen Hotel, Pio- Sergt. T.Ashford, V,O., of the actually belonging to the employ He thought also that I mittes had completed its labours, sadilly, on Tuesday, Feb. 11, has arrived at Ascension.
was made to things were better. The expend from 9 10 11.80 p.m. The Prèsi- Royal Fusiliers who won the art and intent some effort Cross for ponsplonous bravery in The onse was remanded until all the attention of the Chiness iture, had been kept with the dent his Excellency the Chiness
ommunity to the benefits theyfir þáð
was a Musles, received the gussins Afghan War in 1880. Taraday February 25th.
SEROT. ASHFORD, V. C
China, Society's Conversazione.
The annual conversazione of
THE NEWS CONDENSED.
Sergt. T. Ashford, V.C., is dead. The battleship New Zealand
There has been a big jump in subturi, tions to the South Funds,
To-day the annual meeting of the Alica Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals Finance Committes wAS held. It win stated that the position of effeire way or
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