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THE AFRICAN TECT BLE. THE AFRICAN TROUBLE.

LORD HAI DINGE'S SPEECH:

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PRESS OPINION.

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NOVEMBER 28,

1913.

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November 27, 1912,

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THE ESPIONAGE EVIL..

STRICTER GERMAN LAWS.

TRAGEDY OF THE AIR,

A SAD DISCOVERY.

IMPERIAL UNITY.

A RAPID DEVELOPMENT.'

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"“LITTLE NAVYITES.”

AMERICAN. "ARMY.

UNPRECEDENTED ESTIMATES,

at.

WEATHER FORECAST

FINE Barometer $0.12

Temperature a.m. 67, Humidity

London: Received November 27. Lord Haldane, presiding at a

83;

836 PER ANNUM

SINGLE COFY, 10 CENTE.

NEWS FOR BUSY MEN.

TELEGRAMS.

CONDENSED

Lady Talington has launched

the battleship Emperor of India."

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The M.C.C. tesin has defeated a Fifteen of Grahamstown and Colleges.

Lord Hardinge's speech on the

lone, but the common purpose The Hon. Arthur Lyulph Stan- animating the Motherland and loy in the new Governor of the Dominions was developing V

Victoria, Australia. more rapidly than we perhaps realised.

MEXICAN PRISONERS.

The inaugural banquet of the Imperial Council of Commerce has been held in London. -

MR. ASQUITH SPEAKS. (Router's Service To The "Telegraph."] | [Reuter's Service To The "Telegraph." [Reuters Borrice To The "Telegraph."] [Ronier's Service To The "Telegraph;"]

London. Received November 17.

London. Receivad November 27. London. Received November 18. London. Received Novembar 27.- London." Recolvad November 28.

Rauter's correspondent The new Espionage Bill, in- Mr. Asquith, speaking at Leeds, The Daily News says that Vie- The Bombay Chronicle says the count Hardinge, in his romarks whole of Genom! Bot's speech dealing with Home Rule, said troduced in the German Reich- Mourmelon says the remains of dinner at the Savoy Hotel in hon- on the African trouble, speaks was inspired by a tone of lofty there was no ground for a General stag yesterday, pooslices the biplane and two charred corpses our of the visit of the Empire the borders of Aube and. Marne. expressed the hope that the visit with remarkable severity, but superiority, and almost contempt, Election. They were not going publication of military secrets in were found at a desolate spot on Parliamentary representatives, saya the problem of the ir dig for the claims of the Indians, and to be frightened or arrested by the Press.

Herr Falken Hayn and Admiral Buttons and a pair of shoes were of their overseas colleagues to the in South Africa bas been seriously he was evidently quits nacon menaces of civil war."Such

quent. We had much to learn of sion in India: mishandled. It was both necess. cione that he and his colleagues threats, coupled with Lord Lans von Tirpitz dwelt in their the sole indications that the Motherland would be more fre Natal trouble has ensed the ten-

downe's binte of the effect on the speeches upon the spread of victims wore officers.

what was going on in the Domin- ary and satisfactory that the voice were on their defence. of India should make itself heard The Bombay Gazette remarks Army, constitute the most for espionage of late years and the paremptorily, It is now incumb that Lord Hardingo's speech is midable obstacle to an agreed need of a more stringent law. ent upon the Imperial Govern- not calculated to diminish the eattlement, for they imply the ment to intervene without further difficulties of the situation; in-whole gospel of anarchy. Bat I delay.

deed, it is becoming more repeat that it is of the highest appearent that unless circumspec-importance that the new system Undiplomatic Language."

tion is shown by public men in freland should not start on the here, the grievances of Indians basis of civil strife, or the ap- The Daily Chronicle says that may be obscured in a controvessy parent victory of the antagonism of the Governinvolving far greater issues, ments of India and South Africa Moderation and Concilation. was serious enough, without the

A later mesange states it is aggravation of personal recrim declared in authoritative quarters inations by General Botha and that the settlement of the Indian the Viceroy. Neither was a question is one for South Africa careful in his language as was herself, and it is hoped that desirable, and we particularly moderation and ecnciliation will regret the undiplomatic language achieve a satisfactory solution. of an experienced diplomat like Viscount Hardinge. Perhaps bie Meanwhile, the suggestione was the original mistake in ap-that Departmental conferences prosching the South Africa are being held with a view to Government direct, but General action by the Imperial Govern. Botha's Government would do ment, are erroneous. The fact is well to graut a full enquiry," that the India Office, whoes task is much easier than the Colonial Office, is duly communicating to the Colonial Office its views and recommendations, which will doubtless be forwarded to the proper quarters:

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More Press Comments.

London. Received November 28. The Westminster Gazette says the speech of Lord. Hardinge illustrates the maxim" that when 4 diplomat dces break loose he goes farther than other people.

The Facts,

We judge from the speech," it IMPERIAL COMMERC”.

that the treatment of 6378, Indians in Bouth Afraioa hos real

produced a position of

argonoy in India, a position res NEW MOVEMENT

quiring the Viceroy to make clear his sympathies with the

their battles. The speech, from

Indiana and that he will fight

South Africans will endeavour to

The Pall Mall Gazette re- iterates the solemn warning con. cerning the growing indigation of India, and says it is in the light! of these circumstances that Lord Hardinge's speech must be con- sidered. He said far too much

INAUGURATED.

London. Received November 28.

Col:nies.

LIBERALS RESENT INCREASED ESTIMATES.

London. Received November 27. ·

London. Received November 27. A Washington "telegram says that the Army Estimates are $108,000,000, (gold) which is the largest on record.

and the abasement of the other." Any settlement should be subject, beyond the risks of electoral or Parliamentary vicissitudes, to the suggestive considerations which have already

The Conference of the National come from many quarters, and Liberal Federation at Lola was though at the present he did not chiefly remarkable for the feeling see any prospect of agreement, he

shown against the proposed in- did not conour that time was crenge in the Navy Estimates. ing wasted unless the party

Mr. Illingworth, the Chief THE HONGKONG abouted leaders

alternative Whip, announced that a General suggestions from rival platforms. Election would not take place But the door was not closed to an before 1915. honourable and reasonable way to peace. He emphatically denied tbe reported divisions in the Cabinet, They would, not make any surrender in principle, for they meant to see this throngh and not to betray the trust the Irish members reposed in them.

COLUMBIAN

London. Receivad November 27,

OLCHESTER OYSTER

FEAST.

Japan's Interest In the

Fishing Industry.

CHESS CLUB.

A Meeting of the Committes of the above Clab was held at the Office of the President, the Hon ourable Mr. H. E Pollock, K..C. 5 Queen's Road Central, yeater day evening.

It was

Londen, Received November 27. Seven hundred Federal pri- sonera have arrived at Juarez. The hospitals are crowded with wounded.

"CHINA REPUBLICAN,”

The Deportation of the Editor.

Mr. P.B. Illingworth, the Chief Liberal Whip, says there will be no general election before 1915..

Varying Press comment from London and India on Lord Har- dinge's speech is given to day.

It is declared in authoritative quarters that the settlement of the Indian question is one for South Africa herself.

A new espionage bill has been the Reichstag

A rather sensational develop ment in the affairs of the China Republican and its late editor, Mr. Ma Soo, took place during introduced in last week-end, and as a result Mr. which penalizes the publication Ma Soo is now on his way to of military secrets in the press. Japan on board the French mail ateamer Australien, says the N.C. Daily News of 24th inst.

The remains of a biplane and two charred corpses have been found in a desolate spot near the borders of the provinces of Anbe and Marne.

NEWS

General News

other

Mr. Pollock took the chair, and

The newspaper, it will be re- there were also present the fol- lowing Members of Committee, membered, was closed during the Mr. M. J. Danenberg. Mr. P. A early part of this month following Colchester Oyster feast took Rosario and Mr. D. E. Carvalho upon an order issued by M.

Kahn, French Consul-General. Lord Haldane presided a place on October 24, under the (Hon. Secretary). CONCESSIONS.Presidency of the Mayor, Coun- The Chairman mentioned that The order stated that the offices dinner in honour of the members the "China Republican," of Empire parliaments, and hoped oillr W. Coale Button. The he had brought out to the Colony of STRONG POLITICAL FEELING principal guest was the Japanese the Inter Club Challenge Shield situated in the French Concession, his overseas colleagues would

Ambassador, and others present which was put up by him for were to be closed from November visit the Motherland oftener.~ included the Speaker, Lord competition last year and" which 6, and since then the future

The conference of the Nantion- The American Press has been Robert Cecil, Admiral the Hon. was won for the season by the actions of its editor have been the eriticising the concessions made Sir E R. Fremantle, Major Chess Club and it was decided subject of not a litte comment al Liberal Federation at Leeds was chiefly remarkable for the to Messrs. Pearsons to build rail-General E. O, Bethune, C.B, Sir that that competiiton should be and conjecture.

It was on Friday afternoon feeling against the proposed in- At the inaugural banquet of ware, docks, quaya, canale, tale- Forrest Fulton Sir William Tie resumed in January. that point of view will doubtless the Imperial Council of Coughs, and telephones, and to loar, the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, also decided that the Monday that the latest development took crease in the Navy Estimates.

Messrs. Pearson, Ltd., announce. have a salutary effect. We hope merce the Right Hon. Mr. Sydney Search for and exploit oil deposits Capt. Muirhead Collins, the and Thursday Meetings at the place. Just before the French out themselves in the place of the Buxton, President of the Board in the republic of Columbia na Bishop of St. Albans, the Bishop City Hall Library should be con mail sailed for Japan, the French Viceroy and realise the extreme a real link of Empire and a friction.

of Trade, welcomed its creation likely to lead to Anglo-American of Colchester, Mr. Alderman and tinued and that the opening police authorities paid & visit to a telegram from Lord Murrey Sherif Humphrey, the Lord Mayor pick-up match of, the Season the residence of Mr. Ma Soo, and stating that he has withdrawn the difficulty of the position. Noth-

clearing-house of commercial in- Messrs. Poarsons, Ltd., in a of Norwich Me. L Worthington should be played there, on Mon informed him that arrangements contract to develop the oil re- ing can be done unless by information. Ho paid a tribute to letter to the papers to-day, an Evene, M.P., Mr. H. K. Newton, ay next, the 1st December, at had been made for his departure sources of Columbia owing to Africa's own freewill. but it in precisely the appeal for freewill the Trade Commissioners for their nounce that they have received a M.P., and the High Sheriff of 5.15 p.m. It was likewise decided by the vessel. Not very long political feeling.

great assistance in meeting cablegram from Lord Murray, Essex, Mr. Charles Round. About to accept the invitation of the afterwards, Mr. Ma Boo was on

European Y.M.C.A. to a match of board.. assistance whereon we rely ".

foreign competition in the who obtained the concessione 10,000 oysters were consumed.

It is freely stated that Mr. Ma aguia keen opposition by The Speaker, in replying to the five-a-silo, on Tuesday the 9th.

Soo has been atriotly watched of European and American Srme, toast of the House of Commons, December at 5.15 p.m.

The question of the Club con- late, not by the police alone, but reporting that ho has withdrawn said he believed the House would

his arrest should he to-day. the contract to develop the oil always bold a high place in the tributing a sum of money towards by persons who were interested matter will be found on page 3

Chinese territory. resources in Colombia "owing to estimation of Engliebmen. As a shield for competition by the in the political feeling engendered, an institution it commanded Hongkong University and certain appear on

the confidence of the whole Schools of the Colony amongst Everything was done with the of atmost quietness on Friday and alen country and be hoped that those themselves

to-day. UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS, who were in authority in that Championship. Medal Esing in-afternoon, and it is believed that tinged at the Criminal Sessions House would take care to do noth:stituted for competition on Thurs. Mr. Ma Soo at once fell in with

Log Book will be found on 6 ing that would 'diminish the con days were brought up and will be suggestion of the French fidence of the British people in brought. forward for discussion Police. In fact it is learnt from their representative Assembly. It together with any other ngges one source that he went quite and commercial news on page had been described as the best tions which Members may desire voluntarily, though what would to-day.

The story of a row at a Sikh club in London, and if the en- to make, at the Annual General have happened had he resisted

was not stated. trance fee was any criterion then Meeting which will shortly b

Sfar as can be ascertained, temple was further unfolded at Dazai Gokenkonmaru, Chefoo. it was. All he could say was held.

nothing is at present known of the Police Court this morning. Doonan Passenger. Derffin-that his easy chair was not an]"

easy chair, and the great decand

Mr. Ma Bo's, intentions for the fature. Whether he will stay in from all quarters to catch his eye

Japan or whether he will carry on the work which be commenced prevented him from ever closing it. The Mayor, in proposing the

in Shanghai are questions that health of the Japanese Ambass

must be left to time to solve. dor, said that no one would deny to Japan to day her place among We have received from Mrs. the foremost nations of the earth.Jordan the Hon. Treasurer, and Colchester oysters claimed nore. Irwin, the Hon. Secretary, the unimportant part in fashioning following statement showing the the world's history. Some be-distribution of the proceeds of lieved they were responsible for the recent Bizaar held under the the Roman invasion. If the Am: auspices of the Hongkong bra bassador's ancestors had known of the Ministering Children's as much about Colchester opelers League:

M.C.C. TOUR.

ANOTHER VICTORY.

and he was most unwise to express his personal approval of Indiane violating the laws of South Africa." We appreciate

Londen. Received November 28. his purpose,

the journal re-

Reuter's correspondent at Gra" marke, but he need not have" poured ghee on the fire. An im- hamstown states that the M.C.C. team has defeated a Fifteen of partial committee can only be appointed if South Africa freely Grahamstown and Colleges by an

inninge and 33 rune.

consents."

The Globe advocates that the Imperial Government should now take a hand in the dispute, and the Cabinet öffer its good offices to the contending parties.

Tonsion Eased. Beater's correspondent at Delhi statos that Lord Hardinge's speech has ensed the tension: The native Press is more conciliatory in

tone, and meetings throughout

A NEW GOVERNOR.

SIR JOHN FULLER'S SUCCESSOR.

London. Received November 28,

The Hon. Arthur Lyalph the country are expressing their Stanley auoceoda Sir John M, F. gratitude for the outspoken Fuller as Governor of Victoria, speech, saying that the Viceroy Australia... has rendered services not only to India but the whole Empire.

Another Missionary Off. The Rev. W. Pearson, formerly of the London Missionary Society, leaves Delhi for Durban today.

The Times of India aeko, if there has been no ill-treatment, what has General Boths to. fear? I laments the fact that the good faith of his Government should be questioned, bat says be deos not recognise that it is only qua8- tioned because owing to his con tinned evasion of the charges nò trust can be put in his affirms tipne.

Eastern Extension Office.

Bansengwhatt, Singapore. Chahoayonghong Takuta, Singa- pore.

Chaibao, Semerang

ger, Shanghai,

Dracle, Tiontain Uity, Hingcheong Tailor Wellington Street, Singapore.

Horsford, Penang. Italia, Now York. Jasasingh 1056 Chungar Coy, Amritsar,

Kokwaiyan, Newchwang. Kongchentongoban, Penang. Longtowjiaw, Chop Whonghide Kimboolob, Penang..

Nguyen ung Chex Tranich,

[The new Governor is the eld-Cholon.

По est son of Baron Sheffield.

is a B.A. of Oxford, a barrister of the Inner Temple, and was Liber- al M.P. for the Eddiebury division of Cheshire from 1900 to 1910]

YET ANOTHER.

NEW BATTLESHIP

LAUNCHED.

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London. Received November 28, Lady Islington has launched the battleship Emperor of India at Barrow,

Oka Nieode, Singapore.. Plankett, Shanghai. Tamsingho 41 Bonham Strand East, Berkhamsted. *Tonghingfort, Singapore:

Tungbingloong 10 Queen's Central, Singapore.

Countess Wiser, Wuerzburg Wingeam, Panama

Great Northern Telegraph

Company, Limited,

6639, Weihaiwal

Chongyu, Shanghai,

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as he had learned that afternoon

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MINISTERING CHILDEN'S

LEAGUE.

Distribution of the Proceeds of the Bazaar.

they might have raced the Romans C.M.S. Victoria Ilome... to these shores, and he had no Blindenheim, Kowloon... doubt they would have arrived Italian Convent... first. The whole history of the French Convent.. two nations. might then have Diacosan Girls' School

Building berome interwoven.

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The Japanese, Ambassador re---Fund plied: He said that Japan was Baxter Mission the ally of Great Britain in the Berlin Foundling Home field of politics, and he did not London Mission for train- too why they should not be alliesing girls...

in encouraging efforts towards The Hongkong Cot ab. Ottersbaw-Surrey (£16) per annum) Watkins, 81 Queen's Road, the development of the fishing

industry, the food supply of Shanghai,

many nationa

Penny, Kobo,

$ c. 450,00

450.00

400.00

The bank note case was con-

DON'T FORGET.

• \ ^ I^^TO-DAY.”

The Crystal Palace. The Southwark Borough Coun- oil has decided to make represen tation to the London County Council to increase their contri- bution toward acquisition of the Crystal Palace and grounds for 9 p.m.

the nation from $30,000 to £50,000, and that the amount be a charge upon the county rate.

A Good Run,

The Blue Funnel steamer

350.00 N-lous arrived at Singapore on

Victoria Theatre, 9:15 pm. Bijou Scenic Theatre, 9.15 p.m. St. Andrew's Ball. City Hall.

TO-MORROW.

Victoria Theatre 9.15 p.m. Bijon Theatre 9.15 p.m." Sale of Office Furniture

300.03 the 15th instant, making the run G. P. Lammort-II a.m. No. 3,

From Hongkong in the short Queen's Buildings. 50.0 space of 4 days and 3 bours. She Fale of Wrapping Paper 10. 30 235.00 had on board the crew of HIM.SGP Lammort Salen Room.

Monday, December 1. officers of the Merlin passed Crown Land Auction P.WD. 125.00 surveying ship Merlin. The pelly

through on heard the homeward -3.p.m bound P. and O. intermediate Tuesday December 2

200.00

161,31 steamer Sumatra. The new orewale of Postage Stampa. G. P. of the Merlin was brought to Limmert's Sales Rooms 5 p.m. $2.721.31 Hongkong by H.M,S, Triumph, Sanitary Board-3.45.