1913-02-27 — Page 1

The Hongkong Telegraph.

February 27th, 1913, Temperature a.m. 52, p.m. 57; Humidity...82, 69.

No. 9030

晚二月正年丑癸

"TELEGRAMS.

(ESTABLISHED 1881.) Copyright, 1912 by the Proprietor.

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February 27th, 1912, Temperature a.m. 64, p.m. 64; Humidity...60,

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TELEGRAMS.

THURSDAY,

FEBRUARY

1913.

TELEGRAMS.

TELEGRAMS.

TELEGRAMS.

BALKAN AFFAIRS.

THE AIRSHIP "SCARE."

FRANCE AND RUSSIA. GERMANY & DENMARK.

AUSTRIA AND RUSSIA AGREE.

A GROWING FRIENDSHIP.

SHIPPING DIVIDEND,"

GERMAN E. AFRICA LINE.

$36 zän Axxukk

Bisazz Cory 10-UyBTE,

TELEGRAMS.

Reuter's

MORE EXCITEMENT;

Router's

-[Service to the " Tolegraph."]

1.

Reuter's

DRAWING CLOSER.

Reuter's

[Service to the Telegraph."]

London February 28. lin alatos that the King an

Realer's correspondent at Ber- Queen of Denmark are the gueale

Router's

[Service to the Telegraph."]

London, February 20.

1

TELEGRAMS.

THE RAILWAY TROUBLE. AMERICAN DEFENCE.

"LITTLE NAVY"! PARTY.

AVERTING A STRIKE.

Reuter's

[Service to the "Telegraph."] London, Feruary 26.

;

HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS

[Service to the "Telegraph."],

[Service to the "Telegraph."] London, February 26,

London, February 26,

London, February 26. Definite reporta from Vienna Exoitoment was occasioned at indicate that it has been pre Huli late on Tuesday evening by President Poincare the Insignia

announces a dividend of eight vening in the Richardson railway The Czar of Russin, in sending

The German East Africa Line The Board of Tr'de is inter- visionally settled that Skutari the appearance of a mysterious of St. Andrew in honour of his

per cent. Better results are case and is conferring with the shall be included in the new airship. Crowds watched its election, writes at length to his the Kaiser and Kaiserin. At a expected in view of the agree-mastors and men with a view to Albania, Austria making in removements and for an hour Its" turn concessions to Montenegro lights could be easily distinguish phasises that the Franco-Russian Kaiser, in proposing the toast of provides for an increase in

great and good friend," and em- banquet yesterday evening the ment with, English lines, which averting the threatened strike. and Servia in other directions ed. It is believed that it came Alliance is the basis of Russian their Majesties health, said that freights, Though there are important from the North Sen,

foreign policy, adding, "A con- Le sincerely desired, and was poiale which still remain to h The German newspapers ridistant collaboration of the Cabinets firmly resolved, to develop the bean arrived at regarding the Up till now no agreement has Bottled, Russia's concession with cule the idea that these are of Paris and St. Petersburg is relations between the two coun- Indian trade, bat every effort is regard to Skutari is likely in Gorman airships. They point indispensable." secure an early solution of the out that the four Zeppelins are

tries. He had, decide to place being made to come to some Austro-Russian differences.

President Poincare, in reply, the King a la suite in the Cherman agreement. now at Johannistal, Potsdam, addressed the Czar no "My dear Navy Frankfort, and Baden, and that it and great friend," and says tha The Austrian Prime Miniater, was impossible for them to reach he is deeply touched by this replying to a Parliamentary the Yorkshire coast in the time striking mark of friendship. deputation with referenco talleged in England without a trade depression, said there is well-founded hope that there will be a general slackening of the tension at no distant date.

Hopes for the Future,

Montenegrin Appeal. Reuter learns that the King of Montenegro is making a final appeal to the Czar in roforence to Skutari.

Roumania's Hopes

Later.

long daylight flight from Ger many or Holland, where they would aro been observed Moreover, there is no reason why they should carry lights on an illicit night cruise.

SOCIETY WEDDING.

MARRIED.

Landon, Februry 20,

Reuter's correspondent at Buk-LORD ROBERTS' DAUGHTER harest states that in handing to the representatives of the Powers Roumania's formal acceptance of mediation, the Premier added that Roumanin would in no case ranounce bor claim to Silistria, and expressed the hope that the mediation would bo conducted through the Am bassadors at St. Petersburg..

U. S. POLITICS.

PROBABLE APPOINTMENTS.

London, February 26, Router's Washington corre- spondent says it is positively Assorted that President-Elect Woodrow will appoint Mr W. J Bryan as Secretary of Site, Ar MoAdoo to the Treasury, Mr Burleson as Postmaster General, and Mr Danielsas Secretary to the Navy.

The wedding of Earl Robaria. to Major Lewin took place at All' Saints Church, Ascot.

Officers of the Artillery acted as cutriders and postitions, and thoro was a notable congregation Lord Roberts gave the bride

away.

There was a wonderful display of presents. The honeymoon is is to be spent in Algeria..

The crowd present was the the largest cesa at Ascot, except on Race days.

"AVIATION IN JAPAN.

ENCOURAGING FLYING.

London; February 26. Reuter's correspondent Tokyo states that in order to

at

French Elation.

THE SUFFRAGETTES.

MEETINGS BROKEN UP,

the Dano-German relations would The King, is reply, hoped that develop on a firm basis of mutual trust. They were two kindred peoples..

'WEEKLY TELEGRAPH "

DALLAS COMEDY CO.

Last Night's Performance of

Bella Donna,”

Reuter's

[Service to the Telegraph."]

Washington states that the two

London, February 26. Reuter's battleships programme" recom

correspondent

mended by both Houses and the Naval Committee, has been de feated in the House of Represent atives.

An amendment to appropriatš money for only one battleship was adopted by a majority

Latest Corps Orders. Hongkong Volunteer Corps 144 to 133. Orders isued by Caplain C.V.S. The majority of the Democrata Skrimshire under yesterday's date were for the amendment, while are as follows:---

the Republicans were almost

Parade at Volunteer Headquar-solid against it,

teers at 5.30 p.m:-Monday 3rd

March Engineer Co. Infantry

drill. Civil Service Co. Infantry

drill, Left Scolion- M. G. Co. NEWS FOR BUSY MEN, Machine Gun drill. Tuesday Ilowitzer and

TELEGRAMS.

THE NEWS CONDENSED,

Mrs. Pankhurst has been com

Later. to the exchange of friendly lettore The French papers, referring botween the Czar and President Poincare, declare that February

Once again there was a gratify-4th. March: ing attendance at the Theatro 10 pr. Section Gun 'drill, 24th was a great day in the

Royal last night, when the Dallas Right and Centre. Sections annals of the Alliance, and saya To-morrow's issue of the Comedy Company put on

M. G. Co. Machine Gun Drill. that this splendid demonstration, "Hongkong Telegraph" weekly dramatised version of Robert Remainder Infantry drill.-Wed- coming at a moment when France edition will contain, in addition | Hichens' "Bella Donna," It was resday 5th All Units Infantry is exposed to the threat of Ger- to all the wook's news, a coma five-act play, and although it drill, Rehearsal G. O. O's Inspec impressive. many's armaments, is especially plate and full account of the was alter midnight when the tion. Friday 7th. Civil Service Races, with description of every Enal curtain was run down, the Coy. Machine Gun Drill, Re- event run. Another feature of performance never dragged, and mainder Semaphore Signalling mitted for trial, bail being re- an appropriate character will be the audience always found itself and Semaphore Signalling Exa-fused. the photograph affixed to the well gripped by the unfolding of mination. Taikoo Detachman!:- cover, which will be a scene at an intensely impelling story; Parale at Taikoo at 5.15 p.m. Racecourse during the progress dramatic, a trifle gruesome, and, Wednesday 2nd for Infantry drill. making grants to encourage

The Japanese Government of the Races..

withal, permeated with an at Kowloon Dock Datachment-aviation. London, February 27. Orders for extra copies should mosphere of Oriental mysticism. Parado at Kowloon Dock at 5.15 Suffragette meetings at Wor-be sent in at once, in view of the The theme of the piece is well- p.m. Wednesday 5th for Infantry thing. Southampton and cle-enhanced demand which is sure known from the book, though, of drill, whore have been broken up. to be made for this week's edition. course, it is modified to suit the

Joined. Pie. AP. Greaves necessitios of stage presentation.joined the Corps on 18. 2. 13., It is really a character-study of allotted Corps No. 1414-and post- an unscrupulous, worldy-mindeded to Right Sco'ion M:G. Co woman, who marries for title; Leave-Capf. G.G. Wood was (Continued from pago 5).

becomes tired of her devote hus granted leave from 19. 2. 18, to band in the first few months of 23. 2. 13. Pto: S.S. Moore is by half a length, half a length enters

Pyramids won a desperate race their married life in Egypt; and granted leave from 26 2. 13. to Both American Houses have separating second and third.

a conspiracy with 10. 4. 13. Pre L.M. Whyte is passed a Bill establishing a De wealthy Egyptian merchant, grantel leave from 25. 2 13. to partment of Labour. whose amorous attentions shej 31. 12. 13. reciprcotes, to poison her husb. Map Reading Class-At Vol and slowly. The scheme, of course, lunteer Headquarters at 6 pm. fuila, though only by the timely on Thursday 6th March. intervention of a medicul friend,

The suffragettes wore badly hurt by a mob attacking the parade of a Southend party.

Attempted Incendiarism. Suffragists were interrupted while trying to set fire to a croquet pavilion at Roehampton. One man was arrested, and two women escapod.

A woman with combustibles in her possession was caught at the All England tennis gounds at Wimbledon last evening.

EXTENSIVE UNDERWRITING.

!

GERMAN LOANS,

Forlonebruary 27.

JOCKEY CLUB RACES.

Time I mia 21 and 2-5 secs. Dividends.

Winner $20

The King and Queen of Den- Kaiseria. mark are visiting the Kaiser and

French papers are delighted at the increased friendly relations of France and Russia.

of Edwina, daughter of Lord The wedding has taken place

Places $3,10, $16 60, $9:00 Dash Sweep

Ticket No 357, let $2,010.00 of the husband; the woman con-lunteer Headquarters at 5 30 p.m. |

Range Finding Clase At Vo. Roberts, and Major Lewin. 07, 2od 576,00

The appearance of a mysterions 469, 3rd

fessoa her guilty intentions, feos | 13th March. 288 00 Commission

to her wealthy co-schemior, but is. Musketry (Standard Test)airship at Hull caused great ex- 320.00

ignominiously spurned because Scouts Coy. Recruits at Kings citement on Tuesday evening. $3,200,00 of the contract.

she had failed to fulfil ber part Park Range, Saturday 1st March Such a story at 2 30 p.m.; Sanday 2nd. March

It is understood that Sir Char lends itself to most forceful pro-at 9.30 a.m. All Recruits wholes Oust will succeed Lord Knol sentation, and we have nothing have not fired their Standard lys as the King's Private Seore- perial Epant two and a half A CHEEKY DEFENDANT, but praiso to cfler for the manner Test must attend on one of the tar million sling and the 4. per cent Prussian Loan of five Questions the Police Magistrate. characters was all that one. could

in which the company interpreted above dates, millions at a price of 08,60 per

it. The Leting of the three chief

[Mr. W. J. Bryan is well-known encourage aviation, a Reserip! as the former aspirant for Prasi-grants pensiona to amatoura and dential office in the Democrat professionals injured in firing Reuter' correspondent at Ber- interests.]

And makes grants to families oflin statant Syndicate bas assistant those killed. A grant will alan underwritone 4 per cent.

[Mr. McAdoo was

Secretary of the U.S. Navy from be given for every long flight

1893 to 1897 and since then has

been in law practice in New York.]

[Mr. Burioson is a Congressman and is a well-known Texas attorney.]

OBITUARY.

EARL NELSON.

London, February 26, The death is announced of Earl

Nelge 1.

[Horatio, 3rd Eatl Nelson, was & great nephew of the great Ad- míral. He succeeded his father in the title (which was oroated in 1805) in 1835. He was nearly 90 years of age. In 1845 he married

MRS. PANKHURST.

COMMITTED FOR TRIAL.

Lawlon, February 26, Mra. Pankhurst has been com- mitted for trial to the Assizes on the charge of inciting to blowing up Mr. Lloyd George's house.

She reservol her defence, and was not granted bail, as she re-

cent,

To'al

The railway trouble at Home is being dealt with by the Board- of Trade who are trying to prev ent a strike.

LOCAL SPORT. A man charged with attempta wish, the minor parts were also

BILIA D3. A so-called Prussian Syndicate larceny, tok! Mr. Melburne, nin capable hurds, while the sat has taken over a further 20 the Police Court this morning,

ting of the play was superb. We Alec. Taylor's Latest Win. cent. Prussian Treasury Bond, was going back to-night. millions sterling of the 4 per that he came from Canton and have seen to liuer stage scenery At the YMCA, n Tuesday redeemable in 1917, at a price of

and lighting cents in Hongkong night a match took place betwee 99 per cent., all to be issued on shaken when his departure was

His conftlonce was somewhat than those of the thres last acts Alec. Taylor, and M. E. A. S. of this play, as put on last night. Fowler, the latter receiving 100 March 7th.

postponed for a month, plus the The part of Mira Chepstow (the in 800. A really fine on est experience of four hours' stocks loathsome Bells Donna") was rented in a win for the profes

Asked to account for posses

taken by Miss Cheraldine Le Sage, tional by 70 pointe. Both men sion of a knife, prisoner ask and her work throughout was of played well anl consistently the French Governmpat la provide ed:-Is it illegal, to be in a very high character, fa the although making no big breake, 500,000,000 france to accelerate more dramatic moments of the Taylor, at: the ronclusion of the

J

fused to give an assurance of EXPLOSION IN SPAIN.

good bebaricar.

FRENCH ARMY,

: HUGE EXPENDITURE.

24 PEOPLE KILLED,

Reuter's

at

London, February 20.

correspondent Madrid reports that as a result of the explosion of three and a half for the harbour works at Gijon, tons of powder to clear the site of Normanton. He was educated that the Ministers for War and rocks were showered on

London, February 28.

Lady Mary Jane Diann Agar A message from Paris states eldest daughter of the 2nd Earl

the

nt Eton and Trinity College, Cam-Finance have announced, that a crowd, killing 24 people, includ- bridge, and owned about 7,200 Bill will be introduced on the ing the engineer and contractor. Bores of land. The tillo now 3rd March providing for 500,- descends to Viscount Morton, 000,000 franca to accelerate the deceased's eldest surviving son, execution of certain military who is 55 years of age.]

works.

U..S. GOVERNMENT.

possession of a knife?

yours?

Several probable appointments to the now U.S. Government are announced, including that of Mr. Bryan as Secretary of Siate.

A Bill is being introduced by

His Worship No; but is it story she rose to great heights, in thi gave his won lorful exhi-the execution of military work Ar J, W. Austin had the role of bition of tricks and fancy strokes, husband, en ho played most the Frockster the good-hearted, unsuspecting which were much appreciated by difficalt

Worship has a knife in your Defendant: Well; think your

pocket.

His Worship Is this yours?

Defendant:-Yea

Mr. J. S. Thomson!

part with decided skill The chiel breaks in the game The other principal character was wire Taylor, 83, 77, 70, 72, 59, Dr Moyer Isaacson, the kindly and 53, whilst Mr Fowler made hearted medico-really the Sher-nice runs of 35, 28; (twice) 27, lock Holmes of the piece; and this 20, and 22. The closing so res was in the hands of Mr Dallas, read: Taylor, 80-Me Fowler Mr. John Stuart Thomson, the great is his versatility. Be

who seems at home in any role, (rec, 400) 721

The sime players mee' again well-known author and authority cortainly scored another success this evening in a similar costost A NEW DEPARTMENT.

on China and the Chinose, who in this play, Mr Edward Bond at the Hongkong llotel, commune- is at present delivering public field WAS lectures in United States universi-merebant, and he is the charac Taylor will give his fanov s roke Baroudi, the ing at 9 oplock. After the gamo London, February 26.

ties, was formerly agent of the or off to a nicety. Special men-exhibition, during which he will London, February 26,

Reuters crrespondent at Pacilio Mail and Torp Kison in should be made of Mr Good introduce Feveral atrokes which According to a telegram from Washingtu etates that both Kaisha Companies it Hongkongrey Quise's inter ret tion of the are new to llongkong. Mexico City, President Haerta Houses have passed a Bill establir. Keswick and the London chiructor of Ibrabia, a native It is understood that Sir has ordered that the portraits of shing a Department of Labour, Chamber of Commerce. Charles Cast will succeed Lard ex-President Diaz ha restored in beaded by a member of the

The London Chamber of Com-servant, which was, wonderfully Koollys as Private Secretary, to

merce, which recently constituted well done. The other ports were the King.

A Far Eastern scolion, with Mr also ably filled. Keswick, MP, managing director

THE KING'S SECRETARY.

BIR CHARLES CUST NAMED.

London, February 26.

MEXICAN AFFAIRS.

the public buildings.

LATE TELEGRAM.

New U. S. Naval Base, Berlin,

Cabinet.

- CRICKET. HongkongBY VR, B The following will roro oat the Hongkong Cricket Club "B", team versus the Royal Engineers

The two battleships"- pro gramme has been deleated in the US. House of Representatives, the Democrate voting against

signia of St. Andrew to President On the presentation of the ins Poincare, most friendly letter passed between the Uzar and the recipient.

Hongkong Volunteer Corps Or dore appear to day.

The Dallas Comedy Company- plavad Bella Donna....... most mo- cessfully last night,

Mr Aleo Taylor defeated Mr E. March, play to commenco at 2.15 at the YMCA, conceding him at Happy Valley on Saturday; 1st A. S. Fowler in a billiard match p.m. R. Hancock (Capt.), A. A. 400 in 800 up Claxton, 8, IL Dodwell, E. A Fowler, H, Ilancark, A. O. Lang,

[Sir Charles Leopold Cust, K.C.V.O, is a retirod naval Com-

Captain Addison R.E.

of Messre Jardine, Matheron and deneral White's Arrival Home. mander and bas boon Equerry to

Captain G. H. Addison, Royal Co., Ltd, as chairman, and Mr. Brigadier General W.L White, the King since 1899. He joined

Engiacorn, on arrival home from O, V. Salo as Vios-Chairman, ar- Inspector of Roy Crrison Art H.M.B Britannia In 1877 and.

February 19-It is Hongkong was posted to Alder ranged for a dinner and disonslory, who recently visited long retired from the Navy in 1901. In reported here that the United shot as District Officer, Marlborsion on Trade Developments in kong in company will Orn raj. M. Mans, Lt. Paske, DOLL 1878 he succeeded his father in States has acquired a naval bare ough Lines, in sucossein to Oips the For East, was held at the Sir Ian Hamilton, hug returned the Baronetoy

on Migdalena Bay

Trocadero Restaurant on Feb, 25. England,

tain Chapman,

Wogers, R. P. Thurs eli and D. Welker,

The report of the Hongkon and Kowloon Wharf and Gode Co. recommende dividend and a 2p