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Inspect Dredger.

FILLIS CIRCUS.

A Show That is Worth a visit:

TWENTY TWO SAILORS

PUNISHED.

Trouble aboard the Harpatyce.

Railway recalls vividly another which occurred in the same "die- What seem to be contradictions Christmas, 1910, and are shejllusions of angular vision."

The opening of Fillis' Cirens Pat a gloom over the fostivities of that season: The suf-

The Malls.

At the Marine Court, this mora- We have Leer informed on the at Causeway Bay last evening ferers on that occasion were main- Siberian Mail. Despatched per most eliable authority that the gave a foretaste of the good ing, before Commander Basil ly London Scots, on their way 8.8. Prins Ludwig at 5 area why the sunken dredger things that Col. Fillis can and Taylor, 22 Chinese of the crew of home from London to spend to-day.

at Wanchai has not been refloated dosa provide in the nature of ring the .. Harpalyes, were charged Instead of a with abeonting themselves from Per Case Per Bottle. Christmas. This time the trains American and Canadian Maile, or any attempt rado to refloat it, entertainment, of 1 Dozen.

were proceeding south from Soot-Despatched per as. Tacoma is because a party of Government familiar matched a large and airy ship and duty, without leave or land. The disaster is another Marn at noon 1 p.m. to-day, engineers, burveyors and science tout ham heen erected and the sufficient reason, while at San proof, if one were needed, of the

mifiers, are about to leave London seating spoommodation leaves Francisco on June 19, 1913.

"All the defendants pleaded fact that, however "perfect" are. An Indian suffering from the at Christmas, with the object of nothing to be desired. Particular systems and mrohanical ap-effects of alcohol has been sent examining the sunken dredger mention should be made of the guilty.

F. Wawn, master of the ma, pliances, there is always present to the hospital from Wanchai. and passing expert opinion as programme presented lest eve- the possibility of a momentary

to whether she musi remain ning. It contained many items of Harpalyce, said that on June 18, Mr. H. B. Daruell, general where she is or be removed.... novelty which where quite slip on the part of a man or a

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and a special meeting is shortlyances of the trained horse and him, he could only promise to rible is the danger when it fails A Chinese licensing clerk died to be held for the purpose of dogs deserve special praise for advance the same when he receiv temporarily. Britain, by the way of heart failure at 204 Queen's arranging entertainmente for the the neatness of the tricks and ed it. On June 19, the mate has suffered quite a few railway Rai Central, whilst on a visit to visitors they commence their the admirable way in which they reported to him that the men had

exhaustiva andartaking. disasters of late year In addition a friend. to that of December, 1910, wo re- call another at Pontypridd a month later, and one, a few years earlier, near Arbroath which was, in many ways, the most terrible of the lot.

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Heart Failure.

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Mr Hornby, Leaves Mr. T. W. Turnby, of Mesars" Wright and. Hornby, left for a holiday at Home this morning by, the Prinz Ludwig. He is to travel via Siberia.

Schoolgirl Robbed.

A LUXURY.

Two Solicitors Instructed in a Case.

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are presented. Billy, a very all refused to work. He sent for diminutive pony with rare saga. the boatswai and No. 1 fireman, city, takes quite a star, part and and again explained matters to does well, even to boxing with the them, and told them to bring the clown. Negus, a most orderly ani- men aft and he would also make mal goes to bed in a gentlemanly matters clear to them. The mon manner, esying his prayers and refused to come aft, and the boats- In the Summary: Court this blowing out the candle, while wai said he wanted to see the A Chince school girl has re- The latest, and we hope the ported to the police that she was morning, before the Paisne Cecil performe the hoop act in British Consul

Witness replied: Yes, you can The rates of Subscription to the "Hongkong Telegraph" will last, development of the Marconi Feized by two men in U. Yhu Lane Judge, Mr Justice Kemp, Shamir ne style.

Mies Jolly Coleraan does some see the Consul, but, as we are in affair is the sharp passage-at-arms and robbed of two bangles valued Singh sued Isar Singh for the

America, and you are not allowed Daily isao-$30 per annum.

between Mr Lloyd George and Weekly issue$13 per annum.

Viscount Wolmer, referred to in $13. A lukong followed the sum of $105, being as to 65 daring bareback riding, and, so

the equivalent of Rupes 02, versatile is thin lady, that in the ashore, I will get him to come on so-day's telegrams. The latter men, but missed them.

money lent to the defendant second part of the programme she board, but under no conditions Wong Sze-lung Leaves.

can you go ashore. gentleman is quite evidently an

Wong Sze-lung, who has been by the plaintiff on the 2ad of appears to effect in a trapeze par-

Five minutes later they all individual not given to mincing

as to the balance formance. Another interesting in Hongkong since Sunday, left. Jade, and The daily issue is delivered free when the address is accessible to matters, and he has expressed in his morning by the as. Prinz of $40,'money lont to the defend.exhibition of horsemanship is that walked ashore and were arrested

of M. Maymier who gives a fine by the police. ant on February 28.

It cost witness $172 gold to Mr C. F. Mason (of Mr. F. X display of trick riding, recovering

The first defendant had nothing plaintiff and the defendant had the ground in the most approved D'Almada's office) represented the & musket and handerchiefs from get them back. taken the precaution of engaging style. We remember seeing Ajax to say, but the rest urged that the At the Ponos Court this morn-both Mr. H. Gardiner and Mr the contortionist when he last was master had told them to go and

in Hongkong, and to say that he see the Consul.

They were each ordered to for. Mr. Mason explained that it bae improved wonderfully is bat ing, thirteen Chinese found play P. W. Goliring on bis behalf. Dg fan tan at 14 Amoy Lane were prosecuted by Inspector Mc. was an action for money lent. to give a slight indication of the feit eight days' pay, and were Hardy. The first man was fined On the face of the writ it ap. merit of his performance. Some sentenced to six weeks' hard $100 or in default three months peared to ba gratute barred of his tricks are decidedly clever

full month.

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HONGKONG, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1913.

THE MEXICAN CRISIS.

those Ministers who had been dabbling in Marconi shares. Of course, there wass "heated denial" from Mr Lloyd George of the allegations made; bat he seems to have been worsted in the argu- ment, since he descended to the level of attacking the Viscount's family honour, raking up some thing or other regarding the latter's grandfather and father. This is surely the depth of meanness, and

it makes one sick to think that a

leading Cabinet Minister should

stoop so low.

"The Fourth Attempt."

Ludwig for the north. Mr. Wong who is the ex-Army Commissioner in Canton, is going to Peking to see President Yuna Shih-kai.

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tourist season

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labour.

EXIT CLOCK TOWER.

and the others $3 or in default and bis friends bad raised that The Yegaws troup of acrobats defence among others. But he and equilibrists gave a good dis- seven days each,

Perhaps one of the most inter-

At last the Clock Tower has Hongkong Hotel Improvement. had a witness who would prove play and were warmly applanded In preparation for the nearing that on several occasions notably

the vestibule, in January of this year-there had esting items was the indroduction, disappeared. Its demise has been ground floor corridors and lounge been repeated promises to repay. by Cal. Fillia, of his three thor- almost as lingering as its incep

It was on July 28, 1860, of the Hongkong Hotel have been The Rupees 2 were sent to the onghbred horses, all of whom tion. Congratulations, and many of redecorated. The enlarged lounge defendant in India and the $42 were in excellent condition and that a public meeting was held at them, to the promotors of the is a decided improvement, giving was lost to him personally on his went through their paces in the suggestion of Mr. J. Dent to pleasing manner. Madame consider the proposal to erect Cricket Ground concert on at Isat much more accommodation where return.

His Lordship, remarking on Fillis and her performing dogs by publio subscription a clock having fixed upon a fine evening it was needed. for the event. For a long time A Novel Autograph" Album." the presence of two splicitors for made a cherming picture in the tower (80 feat high) with town- the Immortals were beartily angry A novel autograph "album "the defence, Mr Goldring interact with the borse and buggy and clook and fire bell, the tower.

I am junior counsel, the fact that seven fox terriers to be connected with a drinking- with Hongkong for having turn is being kept at the Hongkong posed: ed up its nose at the favours which and Whampoa Dock, where on taking a full note for the defence. could be trained to give such a fountain, and arrangements were finely combined performancs as also to be made for the dropping they were prepared to offer; but the rock cliff, above the eastern (Laughter).

His Lordship. I hope you don't they did speaks well for their of a time ball. A committee was the Colony has shown signs of most dock, the names of ships

training. Of course' no circus formed to collect subscriptions repenting in dust and ashes, has who have been there, are pointed want to address me?

Mr Goldring: I have some would be complete without olowas, which at first flowed in generons- appeased the outraged gods with on the rocky cliff above. This is entertainments at North Point and done by the ship in each case and difficulty in making the defend- and Piccolo and Fiori provide the ly. Delay in the execution of the The situation in Mexico within the past few weeks has been in the Botanical Gardens, and has among the names to be found ant understand. If your Lord-comic relief in several amusing scheme, saya Mr. Eitel, soon caus anything but reassuring, and no-one would have been greatly shown generally that it means to there are those of the 8.8. Minus- ship would allow the interpreter items. The last turn in the pro-ed enthusiasm to cool down, will not be allowed if he wins this chase, an item which is always had to Es curtailed, all the decor surprised had events capidly culminated in an armed conflict with atone for its pasi intolerable dul.eota and se. Empress of Russia, explain that the two sets of costs gramms is the monkeys' steeple- subscriptions stopped, the scheme the United States. That such a development has been avoided is ness by the introduction of a little with the dates.

its social life: Marriage of Lord Rocksavage and action, it will enable me to with amusing. The whole programme ative features of the original draw with diguity from the cage. is undoubtedly good, and Col. pretty design had to be abandon. largely due to the wisdom and restraint displayed by President Safety into Wilson sud his advisers. Despite all the evidences which have and so the deities that preside

The marriage of the Earl of There is apparently a copsiderable Fillis has brought a show together ed, and the reault was an ugly

which is well worth a visit.

tower obstructing the principal been forthcoming of America's desire amicably to improve the over the weather and other little

His. Lordship: I will explain

thoroughfare. Mr D. Lapraik relations between President Huerta's Government and the Washing matters have allowed themselves Rookeavage, elder son and beir amount of heat over this case. ton administration, despite the obviously peaceful and friendly to be propitiated. Go on, Hang- of the Marquess of Cholomonde-

come generously to the assistance of the committes and provided, intent stamped upon President Wilson's proposals, an attitude kong; be not weary in well doing,

him, it is a luxury,

at his own cost, the town olook, bordering on insolenes has been adopted by Prosident Huerta and but peg away. What about that water carnival? And how about

which sounded for the first. lis supporters. They have, with characteristic bombast, held up getting ready for next year's Dog

time at midnight on December America's proposals to scorn, talking much and loudly of their Show?

31, 1882, Mr. J. Dent also stepped "national dignity," their "sovereignty" and so on. And in face

in and provided the drinking of all the tanate, the jibes and the inuendocs, America has shown an admirable restraint and patience.

fountain which now graces the

to avoid war, is no easy one.

Miss Sybil Sassoon,

to

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CROQUET

Results in the Cricket Club'

Tournament.

The following are the results

The defendant was called and his Lordship eaid: "You have in- streeted two solicitors in this Of course you are quite caso. entitled to do so if you like, but if you are successful in the action you won't he allowed, todate of the competitions held in more than one set of costs. If you connection with the Hongkong front of the City Hall. The idea win the action and you get coste Cricket Club Croquet Tour-of a time ball bad to be given up, from the other side, the other nament;-

but the Government took over the side will only have to pay the

maintenance of the clook-tower. posts of one elicitor."

The defendant, in reply, said only wanted to protect himself because he had been sued.

The case was adjourned.

TYPHOON WARNING.

Open Championsbip:-P M. Hodgson best G. R. Sayer, 29-23; Dr. Evan-Jones beat J. H. Gar- diner, 23-10; R. Baker beat T. G. Weall, 20-7.

BOXING.

ley. to Miss Sybil Sassoon, only daughter of the late Sir Edward Arthur Sassoon and sistor of Sir Philip Sassoon, took place on the 6th ult. at the registrar's office in Prince's-row, Buckingham Palace road.. The Marquess of Chol THE LATE CLOCK TOWER. mondeley, Sir Philip Sassoon, and one or two other relatives of the While it is clear that the Washington administration has no

Now that the last foundation bride were present. intentions of armed intervention in Mexico, save and except. cir-

R. Q. A. Officers. cumstances should make the step an absolute necessity, it has.also stone of this edifice has disapp-

Captain G. Mompsolao De Piro, been made plain that the idea of recognising the Huarts Government eared, and it is no more, and we dannot be countenanced, neither can the suggestion of giving Fee the amazing improvement to Royal Garrison Artillery, has been President Huerta, moral or material aid in putting down the re- the street and town, we can only posted to No. 88 Company, Hong- bellion be acted upon. America has big interests at stake, however, wonder how we put up with such kong. Captain De Piro has served he had no objection to that. He

We have been informed by Mr and her task of keeping an eye on realities, and yet doing her atmost an obstruction for so many years. in the Royal Artillery for 13

Singles Handicap First Round: It is, indeed, a

Many of us folt a pang of years, joining it from the Royal thorny problem.

-T. G. Weall beat A. Denison, Hall, the boxing promoter, that Judging from recent reports, however, the Huerta regime cannot regret, and even sorrow, when the Malta Artillery in May, 1900.

16 points; P. M. Hodgson beat M. Eugene Costello, who is said to last long in any event. The Mexican Loan is dead upon the Eur- work of removal was began, but The posting of Captain W. B.

Reader Harris 12 points; R. Baker have defeated all the best welter opean markets, and at home the Clovernment revennes are falling now who can but rejoice at the Caddell, No. 15 Company, Royal

best J. F. Claxton 23 points; P. weights in Vancouver and Hono- off alarmingly. It may, therefore, be that a tacit kind of financial improvement to street, town and Garrison Artillery, at Harwich,

R. Wolff best J. H. Gardiner 14 lala, is expected to, arrive in The telegram quoted below was

Hongkong on Saturday morning, intervention would lead to President Huerta's standing aside, if no Colony? The Clock we may misa, to No. 83 Company, at Hongkong,

the Tower never.

has been cancelled, as has also received by the American Consul-Points; other solution offered." In this connection President Wilson only a

The tower was not only an the posting of Captain H. W. ate General, Hongkong, from the

Socond round-P. R. Wolff and Mr Hall has been fortunate enough to secure him for the few days since promised encouragement to the advance of a big

beat Rt. Baker 2 points. Loen; but it would seem that this, like most of America's other obstruction; it was a blot. Even Lockhart to the latter unit, Manila Observatory at 9.15 a.m.

Doubles Handicap-A. G. M. boxing tournament which he overtures, has been contemptously received. Much will turn on the Artistic Member whose stren- Second Lieutenant G. L. 9. Sraith, to day

Fletcher and R. Baker, baat T. G. proposes to an at the City Cyclone or Typhoon N.W. of Weall and E.A.G. May, 10 points; Hall, on Saturday, the 13th inst... the proposed Presidential election next month. As one of the sanestuous opposition to its removal No. 37 Co., B.G.A., has been

Aparri moving W.N.W. or N.WJ. F. Claxton and P. B. Wolf. The new-comer is to meat Sky American journals has pointed out, if steps could only be taken to prevented, for some years our posted to 80 Co,, Hongkong. secure a free and honest election then, and if all factions could be enjoyment of the open space, will "Appointed to H.M.S. Yarmouth

This morning the red drum, had a walk over from Miss Kerrison over fifteen rounds. Commander P.H. Waterer has indicating the typhoon to be east.

Kerrison recently disputed Louis induced to agree to suspend hostilities and abide by the will of the on his return, we feel sure, be the

"Ah! It is better been apointed to the oruiser of the Colony, more than 300 Caldwell and G Caldwell. voters as expressed at the polls, another era of pesce for Mexico

thus.

Yarmouth on commissioning for miles distant, was hoisted. The handicap B. F. Jackman, meets champion of the Orient,

This evening in the singles Albert's claim to the title of might dawn. But we are afraid it is too much to hope for such a

for service with the China Squad-Obeervatory report of to-day stated turn in the affairs of the restless Republic.

Eugene Costello isesid to have ron. Commanden Waterer joined that the typhoon will probably

E.A.G. May.

met the popular Seaman Stevens, the service in January, 1892, was strike the coast near Swatow or

who fought Scott, Balland Powell. promoted lieutenant in 1900, and Amoy to-morrow morning; it is Among the cargo shipped by reached his present grade a few travelling at the rate of 15 miles LONDON QUOTATIONS He also met Gus Williams the welterweight champion of Hon- at the developments dispassionately, however, we think it must be the P. and O. steamer Arcadia wooks Commander Waterer an hour.

olulu, In the first mentioned, conceded that Washington has moved forward with a wise delibera from Hongkong on the 30th alt. was a middy of the cruiser St.

The following quotations of fight over ton rounds there was tion. We say wise because the problem is one which cannot be were:-250 bales of waste silk George, flagship of Rear-Admiral

shares Sir Robert Chalmers, the re- from London this morning: solved by rule-of-thumb methods adapted to the situation as it for Manchester; 50 bales of waste Sir Harry H. Rawson, when he

were received by cable no decision, bus Williams be knocked out in nine rounds. Mr. chaugen from day to day. No useful purpose can be served by silk and 165 boles of raw silk for bombarded and captured the Salcently-appointed Governor of balancing interests against interests; conditions have reached such London; 50 bales of raw silk for Lan of Zanzibar's place in 1896 Ceylon (in whose honour the Shells (Bearers) 5. 8. 6Mid. Hall ipforms us that he intends a orisis that no temporary appeasement will suffice. A lasting and Milan and 270 bales for Lyons; as on that occasion Midshipman Prime Minister lately gave a fare Ural Caspians... 3. 2,0 B to let the public see this man thorough settlement has to be found. America recognises that fact, well as 200: bales of waste and Waterer, as he then was, was well dinner), was received by the Mexican Eagles... 2. 7. OMia. going at the V.B.O. on Monday And it is high time Mexico did so too.

201 bales of raw silk for Marseil mentioned in despatches. He has King at Buckingham Palace on Kailang.......... 1. 13, 0.8 morning, when he will meet some Tronohe * 7. 15. 9Mid. of our best local mam. Further les, and 300 elabs of tin for Port already derved on the Chias August 11 and kissed hande on Said.

Station

10. GMid particulare will be given letta, and Pabange

The policy of President Wilson in this grave question has ite critics, of course, All policies have. Some argue that his measures are too draatio; others, that they are not sufficiently so. Looking

That Mexico entertais a feeling of hatred toward the United Stales is, of course, a feat well recognized,

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