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WEATHER FORECAS

OVERCAST Barometer 30.06

March 32, 1914,

Temperature 6 a.m. 72. 2 p.m. 77

Humidity

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ULSTER SITUATION,

WIDESPREAD MILITARY AND NAVAL ACTIVITY,

RUMOURS OF WHOLESALE RESIGNATIONS OF OFFICERS,

[Reuter's Service To The" Telegraph,”]

London, Received March 23.

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There are now no troops in A goobost bas arrived Belfast, the Regiments having Bangor, Ireland, and a destroyer concentrated at Holywood, three has been sent to Kingstown. miles out. It is stated that the Cavalry at Curragh are armed with carbines instead of lances.

Serious Situation,

"Copyright, 1914

MONDAY, MARCH 23

1914.

TELEGRAMS.

TELEGRAMS.

TELEGRAMS.

GERMAN MAILS.

RUGBY.

NEW CONTRACTS.

“ENGLAND BEAT SCOTLAND?

GRAVE ULSTER SITUATION.

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[Reuter's Service To The "Telegraph."}

London. Received March 25,

Mr. John Redmond has tele-

Mr. Redmond's Advice. Rumours abound pointing out There is word that two Naval the seriousness of the situation, training-ships have arrived in including orders to the Artillery graphed to Derry insisting on the Dublin Bay.

to proceed to Ulster. All the abandonment of a muster of Reservists are held in readiness Nationalists, otherwise the gravest instantly to join the Colours. injury would be inflicted on the

Nationalist cauca.

A detachment of 110 men of the Yorkshire Regiment 1 mrded warships in Dublin Bay and sailed for an unknown destina- tion. Sabsequently a destroyer anchored in the Bay.

Two destroyera landed 150 troops at Carrick Fargas yester- day, and large bodies of armed police left Dublin for Ulster. The papare are full of detaile "Special Magistrates for Ulster regarding military movements have been sworn in at Dublin toward letor,, which the Can-Castle. servative papata Beşert judicatė A telegram from Curragh saye that the Government is in a that the removal of the mounted psnic.

troopa bas bean cancelled owing The Liberal journals, however to the resignation of the officers. declare the movements are the batcome of a well-considered. plan on the instructions of the Army Council some time ago."

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Sensational Report.

A censational development is a rumour that a number of officera at Curragh Camp bave reigned 888 protest against the Regiments being ordered to Ulster,

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The War Office deny the report that they have issued au ulti- matam to the officers in Ireland to serve or reзiga, and declare they have no information of wholesale resignations.

The Executive at the War Office are working most actively, many of them through the right.

Reuter's Service To The Telegraph."] [Reuter's Barice To The "Telegraph."

* London. Rectivad March 22,

London. Received March 22.

March-29, 1913,

-Temperature 6 a.m. 56, 2 p.m. 57.

Humidity

85,

TELEGRAMS.

BOXING.

CARPENTIER BEATEN,

£6,000...

BINGLE COPY 10 CENTS $36PER ANNS

NEWS FOR BUSY-MEN.

TELEGRAMS.

CONDENSED.

England beat Scotland by 16 points in 15 in the Rugby match at Edinburgh.

Half-way through the Billiards Championship, Inman has a lead over Reece,

An Anglo-Swedish Expedition is to start for the South Pole in the summer of 1015.

Mr. Pooley, later Reuter's re- presentative at Tokyo, has been released on yen 2,000 bail,

A section of the Nationaliste persist in mustering in spite of Mr. Redmond's advice to the con-

(Router's Service To The "Telegraph."} in his stead, and declared that it was the duty of all to support the

London. Resolved, March 13. A Bill has been presented in Playing at Edinburgh on civil power in the execution of the Reichstag authorising the Saturday England

Rauter's correspondent at Paris defeated states that Jca Jeannette, the their duties. Those not doing so Chancellor to contract with a Scotland by 16 points to 15.. coloured boxer, defeated Georges had been at the War Office in the steamer services between the For record orowd attended and witoes-on points in a fifteen round con- would be severely punished. He German firm for regular mail

Ideal weather prevailed and a Carpantier, the French champion, morning and was glad to say East, Australia and the German sed a most strenuous and keen test. The fight was for stakes of that every order had been im- possessions in the South Seas in game. plicitly obeyed.

return for a maximum annual The Scots were the first to Carpentier was most clever, subsidy of £65,000.

score, Will running over with an but his blows made little impres- The services will begin on nuconverted try. Lowe quickly sion on his heavier opponent. October 1 and there will be a line equalized for England and at the The Frenchman Hoored the were three negro in the first round, owing from Hongkong, via Rabaul, to interval the teams Sydney with sailings at intervala points all.

to the latter slipping. After this other line will be from Singapore again pressed and Huggan gave were many-clinches. not to exceed four weeks. Ap- On resaming the Scotsmen the contest was over, and there atto Samoa via New Guinea, with them a lead of three points. Then

Carpentier tired in the lettertrary sailings at intervals of not less the English backs became busy rounde as a result of Jeannette's than eight weeks. There will and Lowe scored two tries which steady and hard hitting. also be a service between the Harrison was able to convert German islands in the Pacific at both. Soon afterwards Poulton intervala of not less than three brought England's score up to 16 pointe, scoring a try for which, the kick failed. Later Will acored another try and Turner converted. Then Bowie the Scottish half, dropped a goal. However, England's defence held out and they thus won by 2 goals, 2 tries (16 points) to 2 goals (one dropped) 2 tries (15 points.)

A section of Nationalisis Derry persist in their intention to have a muster, despite Mr. Redmond's request.

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German yards.

The shipa must be built

Latest Movements.

London. Received March 23. months, Engineers from Curragh have One hundred and fifty Royal arrived in Dablin, and have pro- Belfast. Otbor drafts from Our- ceaded to Holywood Barraoke, ragh are expected to-day. Thus the movement of troops to Ulster continues. Already 3,000, Re gulars with two field batteries have arrived there.

Angry Outburst.

MR. PODLEY.

RELEASED ON BAIL,

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London. Received March 21. Renter's Tokyo correspondent The Government's measures to states that Mr. Andrew Pooley, General Paget, the Commander-preserve order have provoked an formerly Router'a correspondent, in-Chief of the Ulstermen, har angry outburst in the Conservative who was arrested on February 5 in arrived at Curragh,

press, but Sir Edward Carson's connection with the naval scandal,

GRAND NATIONAL.

LUTTEUR HI'S FORM,

London. Rocolved March 22.

SOUTH POLE.

ANOTHER EXPEDITION.

London' Received March 21.

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"Router's correspondent Stookholm says it is cragunced that an Expedition will start for

BILLIARDS.

THE CHAMPIONSHIP.

London. Received March 22.

At Holborn Hall, in the game of "18,000 up for the billiard championship, the scores yestor

The Chinese Government and the British-American Tobacco Co. are negotiating for the aboli- tion of likin.

His Majesty the King has granted audiences to several Cabinot Ministers, apparently 'on: the Ulster question.

Several Provinces, have wired to Peking stating that they can not remit funds to the Central Government.

Chins is cɔneidering reorganis day evening were Inman 9,0 0,ing the land taxes on the basis of Reece 7,901.

the lato Sir Robert Hart's me.

Inman made a record break, for morandum. a championship game, of 744,

THE METZ DUEL.

OFFICER SENTENCED.

London, Receive Match 22.

the South Pole in the summer of Reater's correspondent st Metz 1915, and will be absent five says a court martial has sentenced years. Six soientists, of whom Lieutenant St. George, who killed two will be Englishmen, will Lient Haage in a duel, to 21 participate. The cost will be years detention in a fortress and defrayed equally by Sweden and to be dismissed from the servico.

The Morning Post asserts that all the officera of the Third,

It is reported that a number of appeal to his followers to remain has been released on bail of pen Cavalry Brigade have resigned, officeta at Aldershot and says that Colonel Ecely's resigned.

have calm is being admirably obeyed. 2,000. Belfast presents its normal aspect. Secretary, when questioned on

Sir Edward Carson, has not The King's Anxiety, the subject, replied that the War Office bad received similar His Majesty the King sam- residence of Captain Craig, M.P., emerged from Craig Avon, the rumours, and appropriate action moued Field-Marabel Sir John where he continues in counsel would be taken accordingly. French to Buckingham Palace with his lieutenants. The resi It was stated that the War last night. The King is taking a dence is guarded by armed sea- Office bad received a few resigna- keen and anxious interest in the tries, ordeta being ant by tele tions, and that these were being Ulster developments. dealt with,

There was a constant exchange old Town Hall of Belfast, which phone or despatch riders to the. The Daily Mail saya that on of visits betweou the Cabinet is the official headquarters of the Lattear lll, the favourite for the England.

It is reported from Lewes that receipt of the rumoura Mr. Ministra on Saturday, Lord Provisional Government, and Grand National, which was re- Asquith, Mr. Winston Church Stamford ham, the King's Private which has been denuded of all ported on March 14 to 13 Boffer hill, and Colonel fesly conferred Secretary, also called on the equipment, while important doua-ing from a strained hook, neces- with the War Office Staff on Prime Minister and remained ments and ciphers have also ten sitating a few days rest, had a well goes without saying. Mrs. Friday ayering. Subsequently, with bim for half-a-hour.

Mr. Winston Churchill and Colonel rely onferred at the tinge to pablish alarmist reports, well.

The Conservative papers con ateeplechase course and went whore appearance on the platform gallop of 2 miles over the K, Hoch accompanied Mrs. Pfaff, War Ofice, after which the War They assert that the Dorest Regi Minister bad an audience with.ment has manied and are ting Dramatic Incident. the King at Buckingham Palace kept prisoners in barraoke, but The Belfast correspondent of It transpires that the Pall Mall Gazette states that Ministers deliberated very late ation, due to the fact that various this is probably an exagger- when two Companies of the Dor-last night. Vr. Asquith remains all troops in

Ulster Bre set Regiment paraded and were at Downing Street instead of being momentarily confined to A Happy Evening at the Theatre. aung, with a rare delicacy only notified that they were being spending the week-end in the' transferred near the Volunteer country. mancouvring ground, the men hur- led their rifles into the Barrack Square. A Sergeant saluted and said, "We will have no Home Rule here!

Mr. Churchill summoned Admiral Prince Louis of Battenberg, the First Sea Lord, to the Admiralty.

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Negotiations are proceeding between the officers who bave resigned and the Army auth orities.

Earl Roberts bad an audience with the King, after which the veteran Field-Marshal sa Sir John French at the War Office.

Ministers Speak

Secretary, Mr. John Burns, and Mr. Augustine Birrell, the Irish Sir John Simon 'made speeches

removed.

barracks.

General Resigns.

Y. M. C. A. CONCERT.

was the most. pleasing of the evening. Possessed of a powerful and fresh voice, Mrs. Piaff eng three songe with telling effect, but her finest effort was in reply to an encore demand-"Guten Abend; Gat Nacht," which was

ITALIAN POLITICS.

A COALITION CABINET.

London. Received March 22, Reuter's correspondent at Rome says Signor Salandra has finally formed a coalition Cabinet after protracted efforts.

Another big fica is reported from Shangbai, the Oriental Press pramisae being burnt out, the loss baing a lakh of tiela.

Troops of the Eighth Division at Kuangchow have not been paid for two me ths, and they threaten so revolt.

The Conservative press report that the Dorset Regiment in Ulster has mutinied, but this is not believed to be the case.

Conservative papers say the military movemente in Ulster indicate that the Government is in a panic.

There are rumours of wide- epresd resignations of officera in connection with the

Ulster aituation.

NEWS. The YM. O. A. concert on Saturday was a great success.

A special article on the Calcutta Cup appears on page 4 to-day.

Saturday's rugby match was won by the United Srvices by a point.

possible through a complete con- The Marionettes which were to trol of a beautiful voice. Mr. R.have formed the last itom of the

Log book appeara on page The fall hone that made the Timmerscheidt brought a fine programme were not presented

general news on aral Paget visited Curragh on the Theatre Royal such a com-

Sarasate's "Zapateado.".

understanding. This is to be page 3. Friday and gave General Gough plete success, financially, was

In the second half, "The Merry regretted as they have ben Six more cases of suspected hours in which to decide treated on Saturday evening to Makers," arranged by the Y. M. shown very few times in Hong- cholera have been sent to the whether to take command in one of the best programmes of the O. A. provided much fun. The kong, and when they have bein Isolation Hospital. V resigned immediately. Ulster or resign. General Gough season. Needless to say, the type of entertainment chosen was staged have always proved papa- The report of the Hongkong audience, amongst whom were certainly one of the most difficult, ler. The arrangements for stag: Rope Manufacturing Company. The Observer exhorte all His Excellency the Governor, but it is a matter for congratuling were in the hands of Mr. Ltd. appears in this issue. on the Ulster crisis on Friday officers to resiga, declaring that Lady May, (who arranged the first/ation that the performers did soEFG. Orohard who proved bim-) evening, emphasising the Govern- they will be supported by the half), and party from Government well. The opening quartette etc., self an efficient stage-measger. Rule Bill andeterred by threats ment's intention to pass the Home Unionists.

House, thoroughly enjoyed the by Mesers. Higginbotham, The Dew Drop Inn scene was varied items presented. Mr. R. M.D. Silas, P. West, and A.J. Eng- especially arranged for the pro- arms and ammunition, and other Huddersfield, said the gravest Mr. Lloyd George, speaking at

Timmerscheidt who opened the land, did not commence strongly, duction of the Merry Makers. Mr. Churchill had two lengthy concert with a violin, "Allegro but the number with which they Government property

of the Siaarts. Representative morning, Mr. Birrell being pre-Mr. E. Danenberg being at the ly good. Mr. G.W.C. Burnett, issue bad arisen since the days interviews with Mr. Aequich this from Suite Opus 11 Goldmark, completed their torn was decided-

piano is an old favourite He sang Bonnie Mary of Argyle

The Observer asserts that Gen-European Y.M.C.A. concert at firet halt to a conclusion with owing to an unfortunate mis. to-day and.

Government Assurance.

An official statement s ye that the movements of the troops in Ulster are purely precautionary in order to protect the stores,

Belfast that a special train order-

or taunts.

More Conferences....

Later.

at stake. If net at the second. government was

It is officially announced in ed to convey troops from Curiagh Liberalism flinched it would no Colonel Seely bus had an has won popularity by sheer in his usual inimitable style, and to Belfast was subsequently can- celled. No reason has been given. longer be it to control a great audience with the King, and after-artistry, and on Saturday evening, was accorded an enthusiastic sa- the encore accorded him was a sore. "Three Jaya," Mesera Empire. He emphasised that the wards he saw Mr. Asquith

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NEWS FOR BUSY MEN.

TELEGRAMS,

CONDENSED.

It is stated at Aldershot that Parliament Act was a Charter of The Archbishop of Canterbury tribute to a finished execution M.D. Silae, Relpbs and Higgin- the South Western Railway has been ordered to have trains in popular rights which the Tories paid a visit to Mr. Asquith and which invested a simple, melod botham, kept the audience in were trying to abolish by force. remained for half an hour, afterious piece with a rere obsrm, roars of laughter by several well- readiness to move 10,000 troops The Government would which the Premier motored to the Mr. F. Grove's baga voics has been presented jokes, and Mic and to Glasgow and other porte from confront them with defiance and Palace and bad an audience, heard to perfection many times, Mac," Messrs Silos and Relphs, The Obscrver advises all mili. which they can be transported to

resolution. The Obaacellor of lasting an hour, with His Majesty. His choice of songs, Mozart's "O teferred to many topical matters tary officers in Ulster to resign. Ireland:

the Exobequer added that he General French was present. Ima and Osiris,” and Schumanns in a duet, "For a very long. Joe Jeannette has beaten Geor. really doubted whether the

The two Grenadiere," was for long time. Soldier Shot.

tunate asit gave him an opportun- Mr. Rolphe then, contributed a gen Carpentier on pointa. A sentry shot a soldier, who was majority of Unionista desired a

itrof showing the range of his style rustic courtship item, for which he Signor Salandra has formed Inte at the roll-call and was ecal-settlement in Ireland, because

Widely different in writing and was well applauded, and Mr. West an Italian Coalition Cabinet. ing the Barracks wall at Now- they would have only Tariffs and

conception on the songs were, he and Mr. Bilas, as the "Tango "White Wolf" has now entered bridge. His condition is critical asurance left. They clung to

obtained fullest value from both, Wurzels," kept the house in roars Shener Province. A number of officers in the the Irish question as a drowning

and was loudly applauded. of laughter; in fact these two South have written to friends in man to a plank

Colonel Seely had arranged to

Mrs. Grove, in three piano gentlemen were the life and soul Belfast stating that they will

solos, was most happy. To pre- of the party. speak at Heanor, Derbyshire, on

sent Chopin, Grieg pad Brahms During the evening the "Merry An order bas been issued to Saturday evening, but was de

The Cambridge crew rowed the in rapid succession, and to do Makers Band, under Professor Hearch Ordnance staremen intained in London. In Searetary full course in 19 min. 19 aeos them welt 18 no slight test, and Gonzales, rendered some plessing into Ulster, but so far the people Ulster as they leave their work.. Mr. Godfrey Collins, M P., spoke

that the artiste acquitted herself itema

resign if ordered to Ulster.

THE BOAT RACE

CAMBRIDGE ROW THE

COURSE.

Londen, Received March 22,

ander good conditions.

Biots are reported in Shansi owing to enforcement of title deed

Troops are still being foured

taxation.

are remaining calm.

DONT FORGET

TO-DAY,

Viotoris Theatre-9.15 p.m Bijou Theatre-9.15 p.m. COM TO-MORROW. Victoria Theatre-9.15 p.m. Bijou Theatre 9.15 p.m.

Thursday March 26. Anction of Land at Sowkewan Mesara. Hughes and Hough

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faturday March 28, Oxford and Cambridge Dinner, Hongkong Hotel-8 p.m.

Monday Merch 10. Ordinery Annual Meeting of shareholder-China Sugar Be-

fining Co. Ltd-11am

Ordinary Annual Mesting of shareholdersLuzen Sugar Re fining Co. Ltd.-11.15 m.

B.K. and Wham Dook Compeny general meeting noon, Austion of Crown land at Ngan Shi Wan, P.W.D-3

Auction of Crown Land, Bowen

Road, P.WD-3 pm,