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Hongkong Telegraph.

May 28, 1913, Temperature a.in. 78, p.m. 85; Humidity...... 91, 71.

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TELEGRAMS.

TELEGRAMS.

THE BALKAN CRISIS.

CHINESE AFFAIRS.

PLAIN SPEAKING,

SITUATION IN TIBET.

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TELEGRAMS.

TELEGRAMS.

HOME CRICKET.

THE COURTS.

THE LATEST RESULTS.

A NEW JUDGE.

Renter's [Service to the "Telegraph."]

London, May 28. Lancashire boat Leicestershire,

Reuter's

336 PER AMEUM

SINGLE COST 10 Gustu.

NEWS FOR BUSY MÊN.

TELEGRAMS.

THE NEWS CONDENSED.

By new Income Tax proposals [Service to the "Telegraph."]France, will raise, 42,800,000 to

meet the military expenditure.

In the Interport Shooting Com- petition, Penang made a score of 741; Shanghai thus win this

London, May 28, Mr. James Richard Atkin, K.C., has been appointed as an addi- attional Judge, in the King's

Bench Division.

Manchester, by 292 runs. Catford, by 354 runs.

Kent beat Somereetshire, Gloucestershiro beat Notting-

wickets.

1.

Gray's lan, was called in 1891

[Mr. Atkin is a barrisier of

and became a Bencher in 1906. field by eight wickets.

Yorkshire beat Suaser at Shef-He was attached to the South

Western and Chester circuit.]

NEW INCOME TAX.

BRITAIN'S NEW POLICY.

Reuter's

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(Service to the Telegraph."] London, May 28.

London, May 28.

London, May 28. Sir Edward Gray received the Sir Edward Grey, in reply.

Reuter's Paria correspondent Reuter's correspondent Balkan delegates separately on to Colonel Yate, in the House of says the income-tax proposals for Brussels states that Britain, hav- Tuesday morning and informed Commons, anid that the latest re-the purpose of meeting the ing undertaken, despite her them that there was no further ports show, that hostilities are still military expenditure bave been withdrawal from the Sughr Con- room for discussion, and that the in progress between the Chinese issued. An additional tax of one vention on September 1, to make Peace Treaty should be signed tribesmen

Eastern per cent. will be put on incomes no change in her treatment of ham, at Gloucester, by nine forthwith as it stood. Whether frontiers and Tibet. Otherwise, to 52,000; two par cent. up sugar which will be prejudicial all the belligerents were pre-all the Chinese officials and troops £4,000; and three per cent. to other signatories to the Con- pared to sign or not, this was the had left the country, which was above £4,000, the first £400 of vention, without six months' decision of the Ambassadors. being peaceably administered by farther exemption of 1,000 francs sion has decided to continue the sa income to be exempt, and a notice, the International Commis- will be made in respect of each present treatment of British engar child under 16 or parent or grand- and sugar products.. In regard to the recognition of parent over 70 dependent on the China, the Foreign Secretary taxpayer. Thus the The Greek delegatos said they referred bis interrogator to the an income of £800 would be only must communicate with their statements made on the 7th April £4. The total yield is estimated DUCHESS OF CONNAUGHT Government again for instruc-[and the 8th May.

at €2,800,000. [On April 7, in a written

Later. Sir Edward Grey used equally answer Mr. Acland informed Sir

London, May 28. emphatic language to the Ser J. Rees that at the time of tho Reater's Paris correspondent The health of the Duchess of vian delegate, who 'replied that establishment of the present states that the Chambar by 388 Connaught continues to be favour- in view of this unexpected atti-administration in China His votes to 163 adopted a credit of able. Her Royal Highness is tude of the Powers he must ask Majesty's Government exchanged 234 million francs for the relen-carried into the garden every day. his Government for further in-views with the Governments of the tion with the colours of men due to No more bulletins will be issued. structions.

Dr. Daneff (Bulgaria) express-Tibetan authorities. ed his willingness to sign the, Treaty forthwith.

tions.

Time Wanted.

Turkey Willing.

The Turkish delegate also saw Sir Edward Gray, and informand him that he had been ready to aign the Peace terms from the first day he landed in England.

The Recognition Question,

tax on

other Powers as to the recognition be released, after a debate marked. of the Chinese Republic, and it by heated opposition on the part Powers should act in concert, and cluded with an eloquent, defence was agreed that in this matter the of the Socialists. M. Barthou con- that recognition should be con- of the proposla, declaring that ditional on a formal confirmation he upheld liberty of discussion of by the Republic of the rights, military proposals in Parliament It is understood that Sir Ed privileges, and immenities result- but not elsewhere. "It is our ward Grey plainly intimated to ing from treaties and established liberty, our right in Parliament", the delegates that it appeared to British subjects To these views is revolt, it is revolution.”

customs and usages enjoyed by he added, but in the barracks it by useless for those unprepared to His Majesty's Government still siga the Treaty to remain in Eng-adhere. Mr. Acland added that

land.

the Foreign office had information Delegates Surprised. The unexpected firmness of Sir States Government was about to to the effect that the United Edward Grey's language has our recognise the Republic of China, prised the peace delegates, and On May 8, Mr Acland said has created a sensation.

that the Government had no pablic are thas made aware of the desire to delay the recognition of gravity of the now situation in the Government of China. Great the Balkans...

Britain's one desire was to get a

The

OBITUARY.

LORD AVEBURY,

London, May 28.

The newapspora are unanimous formal authoritative confirmation in condemning the attitude of of the Treaty and customary Servia and Greece, and trust that rights enjoyed by British and The death is announced of they will now accept the inevi: other nationale in China. When Lord Avebury, the well-known table and bow to the will of that was received, recognition banker and man of letters, at the Europe, which cannot be accused would follow immediately.]

of precipitate action.

Difficulties Removed.

THE ROYAL VISIT.

age of 78 years.

[Lord Avebury, whom our older readers will better remember se

Sir John Lubbock, was born in London in 1834, and was the son of the third Baronet.

He was

PLANS APPROVED.

Public Works Committee and Housing of Subordinate Officers.

Oval by 74 fubs.

Surrey defeated Essex at the

Warwickshire beat Hampshire at Southampton by 84 rans.

Northamptonshire beat Cam bridge University at Cambridge by ten wickets.

LOCAL SPORT.

LAWN TENNIS.

Y.M.C.A beat Olympic. The postponed League match between the Olympic Club and Y.M.C.A. was played last evening on the former's courts. The re- sult was a victory for the visitors by 57 games to 42. The best pair were C.C. Hickling and Joss- Interesting reports of the pro-land, who won 22 games out of ceedings of the Public Works 38 played. For the losers Stevens Committee relative to the housing and Wilson, and the Viveash Bros.

pio) lost to Rev. O. H. Hickling

Weidler and Ruprecht (Olym and Kempthorne, 8-3; lost to to 0. C. Hickling and Joseland,

Lord Justice Resigns. Lord Justice Farwel! has re-. signed owing to ill-health.

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reviewed the Potsdam Garrison; King George and the Kaiser and later King George and Queen Mary left for England.

A Liberal amendment to the Canadian Navy Bill has been 'moved aiming at the submission of the Bill to the country.

Farwell in 67 years of age. He The Right Hon. Sir George was appointed a judge of the

The International Sugar Cóm- High Courts of Justice in 1899, mission has decided to continue and Lord Justice in 1908. Eo its present treatment of Britisk decided the famous Taff Vale sugar and sugar products. cause, his decision being affirmed

by the House of Lords and he. Mr. Stilwell, Chairman of the noted as chairman of the com-Codes Committee of the New York mission appointed to enquire State Senate, has been sentenced into the war stores scandal.] to imprisonment for bribery.

BRIBERY.

MR. STILWELL TO BE IMPRISONED,

London, May 28.

CANADIAN NAVAL BILL.

Miss Violet Belfield, daughter of the Governor of East Africa; has been married to Hamilton Frederick, a son of Sir Edward Ward.

Lord Justice Farwell has re-. eigned owing to ill-bealth; and Mr. Atkin has been appointed an additional Judge of the King's Bench Division.

A sensation has been created

Beggars who declined to leave the Colony, though one of them had his fare paid several times, were fined at the Port Court this morning..

A Bill entitled An Ordinanco to prohibit the circulation of Foreign Notes was read a first- Legislative Council.

Harboard and Breton, 2-9; lost PEOPLE'S OPINION WANTED time to-day at the meeting of the

BILLIARDS,

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of subordinate officers were laid each won 16 games, but Weidler Mr. Stillwall, chairman of the on the table at this afternoon and Ruprecht were 23 games Codes Committee of the New by Sir Edward Grey firmly tell- meeting of the Legislative Conn- down on their play. Scores: York State Senate, who was re-ing the Balkan peace delegates oil. These showed that the chairman laid before the enmmit-beat Le Breton and Harboard: connection with Exchange reform signed as it stands.

Stevens and Wilson (Olympio) cently convicted of bribery in that the Peace Treaty must be tee on November 21,1912, a plan riost to Hickling and legislation, has been senteneed to which had been prepared for the Joseland, 3-8; beat Bev. O. H. imprisonment, the duration of erection of several blocks of fists and Kempthorne, 6-5. -

his sentence to be limited by a au a site adjoining Park Road. Vivesab Bro. (Olympic) lost to maximum of eight years.

minimum of four years and a The site in question was partly 0.0. Hickling and Joseland 3-8; obtained by utilizing a portion of loat to Harboard and Le Bre "West Ead Park" and partly by ling and Kempthorne 8-3. what was now known as the ton, 5-6; boat Rev. C. H. Hick- resuming Inland Lot 305: The resumption of the lot mentioned had already been arranged.

The plan showed three 3-storied blocks, grouped round an oval plot of land and a fourth block, (also 3-storied), a little to the weat ward. Each block contained four

In a criticism of "The Thief" London, May 28. educated at Eton and privately. 3-roomed and two 4-roomed flats,

which appears in our columns to- He entered Parliament for Maid- all of which were provided with R.E. "B" team, and the R.G.A. Liberal Leader in the Senate. the Dallas Company last night.

or six separate flats or quarters,

Beuter's correspondent at Otta- day, it is described as a work of The billiard match between the wa says Sir George Ross, the genius. The play was staged by stone in 1870, retaining that seat till 1880, after which he sat for the necessary servante quarters Victoris. and Kowloon, concluded moved an amendment to the Navy ten youre, as member for. London and offices, The estimated cost last evening in the Soldiers Olub, Bill refusing assent to the measure University. The active interest was as follows:--- London, May 28. taken by him in public life of Group of 3 blocks, containing and a further stage was reached, till it had been submitted to the Bulgaria's readiness to sign is

Reuter's Berlin correspondent every sort is well known; he was a 18 flats, $120,500; Fourth blook, in the competition for the oup, judgment of the country. interpreted in some quartors as states that in glorious weather, member of a vast number of containing 6 flats, $80,000; Total Presented by the Hongkong Vol. being dictated by a desire to free the Kaiser, wearing the uniform societies and, from 1872 to 1880, $159,500. herself by peace with Turkey to of the Garde Corps and the was Vice Chancellor of the Un-

The committee unanimously deal with Servia and Greece. The Ribbon of the Garter, and King versity of London. As an author, approved of the plan submitted situation in that respect is re- George, attired in the uniform of bis publications covered a very erection of the group of 3 blocks, and were of opinion that the garded with much anxiety, as the Prussian Dragoon Guards, and wide field, soientific, political, military party in Bulgaria is very strong and is confident of its wearing the Ribbon of the Black literary, philosophical etc. His containing 11 flats, should be "Ants, proceeded within the first instance. Eagle, reviewed the Postadam beat known works were ability to overthrow the combined Garrison. The Kaiser then led Bees and Wasps," "The Use of Allies.

the troops past King George. The Life" and "The Pleasures of two monarchs, on leaving the Life." Lord Avebury was twice ground received ovation.

A later message states that it is understood that both Greece and Servis, have received ample a surances that they will be admitt- ed to the Councils of Europe to defend their special claims when the details come to be examined; hence it is expected that they will make no further difficulties to the signature of the Peace Treaty.

A New Factor.

EMPIRE APPEAL COURT:

MATTER OF URGENCY.

POTSDAM GARRISON

REVIEWED.

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hearty married.]

The Empress and Queen Mary,

together with a distinguished

On April 28 of this year the chairman laid before the com- mittee a plan which had been prepared for the erection of sight 2-storied houses, forming a con tinuous row, on an ared of Crown land to the west of King's Park and south of Jordan Road. Part

assemblage, witnessed the review FASHIONABLE WEDDING of the ares referred to had former-

from the Castle.

Lunch followed, at which mem- bera of bath Royal families, the British and German Ambassadors,

the German Chancellor, and Herr von Jagow, and other high officers were present.

Left for Home.

ly been included in KL. 1182, which had been acquired by Gov- London, May 28.lot, with a dwelling house on same, ernment, the major portion of the London, May 28,

Miss Violet Belfield, daughter being utliized for a residence for In the House of Commons Sir

of His Excellenoy the Governor the manager of the British Bection Rufus Isaacs, the Attorney-Gen

of East Afrios (Mr. H. C, Belfield, of the Kowloon-Canton Bailway. eral in moving the second reading

Later. formerly of the Federated Malay Six of the houses would con- of the Appellate Jurisdiction Bill,

King George and Queen Mary States), was married to Hamilton tsin 3 roomis each whilst the two emphasised the urgency of the have left Berlin for England. Frederick, son of Sir Edward end houses would contain 4 rooms measure in view of the growing

Later.

Ward, at the Gaards' Chapel at each. Each house would also number of important appeale from Their Majesties have arrived at Wellington Burracks on Tuesday. contain a kitchen, pantry and Indio, and declared that it was Port Victoris. A naval biplane There was a large and fashionable bathrooms and some socommoda- impossible that the work of the escorted the Royal yacht towards attendance at the wedding.

Empire could be carried on unless the harbour.

the House authorized the creation

of two new Lords of Appeal o

The measure was opposed by s

small body of Ministerialists, who

MILITARY AVIATOR'S

THE MIKADO.

prevented the carrying of the SPM) DEATH.

motions

The debate was adjourned.

Later.

The Appellate Jurisdiction

Soldiers' Club Tournament.

unteers. The fall score is as follows:-

B

R. E. "B." Sapper Applin...... 200 Corpl, Coxon 178

ti

183

200

Sapper Allen Sapper Clarke Sapper Morgan

S** 200 A. M. S. Black

... 200 Sapper Johnson 200 Sapper Toomey... 200

R. G. A. Sgt. Gillman Sgt. Hare Sgt. Campbell...

1,661

142

200 200

Sgt. Draper.... 168

Sgt. Morgan.

190

Sapper Cooper

171

Sappor Woods....

158

Sapper Driver...

164

USED A KNIFE.

ANOTHER AVIATOR

KILLED.

London, May 28: Beater's correspondent at San- [over reports that the aviator Mr. Hora was killed while flying near Burgwedel,

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NEWS FOR BUSY MEN.

TELEGRAMS.

THE NEWS CONDENSED.

Latest county cricket results are given in a telegram:

Reports of the proceedings of the Public Works Committee relative to the housing of sub- ördinate officers were laid before the Legislative Council to-day.

At the Legislative Council meeting to-day the first reading was taken of a Bill was taken to probibit the importation and circulation of certain Foreign Coine. ⠀

DON'T FORGET.

TO-DAY,

Bijon Theatre 9.15 p.m. Victoria Theatre 9.15 p.m. Dallas Comedy Co. Victoria Theatre.

TO-MORROW. Bijou Thestre 9.5 p.m. Victoria Theatre:9.15 p.m. Concert, Volunteer quarters, 9.15

p.m.

Saturday, May 81.79 Second Gymkhans.

A. 8. Watson & Co., Ltd.

The health of the Duchess of Annual General Meeting, 12.15 Connaught con inues to improve. p.m..

Monday, June 2.

Crown Land Sale 3. p.m.

Tuesday June 3

tion for servante would be pro- vided in a separate blook in the "In the course of a dispute be rear. The estimated cost of the tween two Chinese at Wanchai,

Two further aviation fatalities Cherniavsky Trio, City Hall, eight houses was 861,000, or an one of the men slashed the other are reported in telegrama on this 9.15. average of $7,625 per house. with a knife, causing a severe page:

The committee unanimously wound on the hand. approved of the plan and recom At the Police Court this morn The Appellate Jurisdiction Bill. mended that the houses should ing, Mr. Hazeland said it was has passed its second reading in be arranged as indicated by blue possible that lookja might the House of Commons. dotted lines on the plan dated supervene and though he intend-

London, May 28, (A), Londen, May 28,

AT Lieut. Arthur, of the Royal Fly- The general improvement in 12th April, 1913, the hill which ed sending the defendant to goal Sir Edward, Grey says Tibet is Bill has been read a second time ing Corps, has been killed in an the condition of the Mikado is partly occupies the afte being out he thought it better to remand now by 206 votes to 20:

scoident while flying at Montrose, maintained.

awa to enable this to be done.the case for a week,

ed by

King's Birthday Parade Boys' Own Club Sports, 2.30

Wednesday June 111!! Canton Insuranos Office Ltd.,

Aarya general meetin

ceably administer' betan authorities,

moon: