-- " . bone SAYS GEN, HWANG FIRST VICE PRESIDENT OF CHINESE RE- PUBLIC. ma A Fight For Liberty. -- That's How This Cultured Oriental Looks Up- on European War -- Chinese Neu- trality. Gen, Hwang Hsing, generalissimo of the forces of Southern China In the recent revolutions, is at present visiting America. Gen. Hwang is accldimed by the Chinese reformers as the real active malnspring of the Chinese revolu- tion, He had already started things going when Dr. Sun Yat-Sen arrived on the scene in China, and, recogniz- Ing the doctor as the head of the re- form movement, he stepped grace- fully down and was made its vice president. Owing to a combination of politi cal cireumstances, - coincident with the dissolution of the Chinese parlia- nent by Yuan Shih-kal, and his own opposition te the head of the repnb lie, Gen. Hwang left China about a year ago and sought refuge in Jap an Gen. Hwang said through his see- retary that. the object of his mission In America had been misrepresented. "It has been said that I have come here to collect funds for a third re- volution," he said. "1 have not metitioned the subject of raising money, and my object is not that. It is to study the way government is cdministered In the American re- publie, after which Chinese patriots hope their own government will be fashioned, and to do what I can to make Americans and Chinese more friendly. The present President of Ciiina, instead of being the actual president of an actual republic, is a dictator and a despot. A great many things in our country require drastic reform. The ideals of China and the United States are now absolutely the game. and the sympathy of the American people with China in its aims would have tremendous effect home." He Criticized Yuan, Gen. Hwang intimated that he would soon return to China. He was asked how long he thought the ps sent regime would last. "Yuan Shih-kai has been throw ing dust in the eyes of the world, he replied, "He has béen thrust ing two propositions 'hefore world which have tended to pm: dice the carrying out of these. 1¢ forms for which the revolution was brought about. In the first place, he has been insisting that t ese are not prepared for the repub lican form of government at -they have adopted. For another thing, Yuan has been saying and causing his agents fo say that he was the only man in China strong enough to rule it. ' "As far as Yuan Shih-kai's being the only man in China capable of governing the country, Yuan has not only reverted to autocracy, but to all the worst manifestations of despot- ism. To the people of China, this is very repugnant, You may be as- sured that the time is near®> when Yuan Shih-kai must step down from his pinnacle of power, and give way toa form of government the people desire, and which they propose tc establish. Europe is now in arms against imperialism and despotism, The effect upon China must be tre mendous. in P------ Sees Defeat Of Germans. "In looking over the European si tuation, although it is evident that Germany has thoroughly prepared "herself for the present struggle, and has been preparing for it for years. I can see no possibility of her ulti- mate triumph. The allies, fighting on the border ground of liberty and resistance to unwarranied aggress- ion, certainly have all the moral ad-| vantage in their favor. I believe in the triumph of right over might and that the allies must win, 'You have asked me about the at- titude of the Chinese on the ques- tions growing out of the Japanese attack upon Kiau-Chau. That has furnished Yuan Shih-kai with an in- teresting problem, and I am afraid he is merely utilizing the eciroum- stances of the situation for his ewn selfish purposes. As for the neu- trality of China, I do not know how far he will suceeed in preserving that, The Chinese people, as usual, will want to be neutral. As a mat- ter of fact, if Yuan had really had the interests of peace at leapt, he would have taken Tsing-Tau * back after the beginning of the war, when he had a chance to do so. Had he accepted the offer he had, he might have been instrumental in preseving peace in the Far East. Unfortunate- ly, the people of China, who wish to preserve strict neutrality, have no in the matter." CONNAUGHT era snch carrying know ARTHUR OF Canada's joned b, PRINCE Joh BATTLESHIPS TO DECIDE. Not Submarines, Say United States Naval Authorities. Washington Oct. 21.--Battleships still hold their place as the para- mount factor in warfare on the sea, in the opinion of controlling American naval authorities, despite the remark- able of submarines de monstrated the European war began. Fhe gens board of the navy 1s 'so much'i rested in the real tests that are no oing on abroad, however, that it will withhold its re commendations as (o the naval needs of the United States during the com ing year as long as possible, and Se- cretary Daniels will not prepare bi report to congress uni late next month In an official statement Mr. Daniels "While the submarine is a most apon and has possibilities of marked develop in future as an offensive it is mot believed that sub their present state of de- velopment will decide any naval war, but that the parameunt need of the present-day navy is for battleships, on which the ultimate test of strength will be decided The statement. followed the pmbliea- tion of an arficle By dn "anénymoiis naval expert who criticized the Ameri. can navy as woefully unprepared for wat effective said : efi great tive' defensive w ment the weapon, marines in Sims --" THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1914. RACE HORSES WERE SEIZED. Foss To German And Austrian Own- ers Racing In England. London, Oct. 21 ---Ne German ships seized by ment since the outbreak of the war, probably the most valuable prizes of war are the racing stables in, Hngland formerly belonging to Germans and Austrians, but now the property of the Beard of Agricul- jure and Fisheries. Shortly. aftér after the war broke out a London paper published a list of horses owned by Germans and Austrians racing under their colors on English tracks. Acting on this hand, and profiting by an old act which al- lows private informers to claim a share of the sale proceeds, a num- ber of citizens brought actions and horses valued at half a million dol lars were seized. Among the horses seized were the stable belonging to Baron Springer managed by He veteran trainer, Butters, at Newmarket. In the stable are Adular and Afdes, bred by the Hungarian government stud, the govern- | and lent to Baren Springer for rac- ing at purposes only. Adular valued hundred thousand dollars, hus not yet been advertised for sale, but Aides and Bolond, another member of the same stable, will soon be sold at auetion at New- market. a DROP GERMAN EMPLOYEES. London Hotels Bow Before Storm of Criticism, Londen, Oct. 21.--London's hotels, big and small, have heen howed before the storm of criticism against retain- ing Gérman and Austrian employees. The company which controls the Sa- voy, Berkely and Claridge hotels, in a public statement declares they have no German or Austrian employees, "God Save the King' is played at the beginning and end of lunch, aftér- noon tea, dinner and supper. There has recently been a good deal of criti- cism because the national anthem was not played more. At the Ritz Carlton hotels British subjects have replaced the former managers, Craner and Koichl. I'he Vienna eafe, "on Oxford street, was raided Saturday, and ten of former waiters are now de- tained on suspicion of being spies, has re-opened with English waitresses. It daesNevery summer a large trade with Americans living in the British Muse district American arrivals from continent continue very rare. whose um Lhe Billygoat Ate Steet Metal, A despatch to the Milwaukee Sen- tinel from Fa Crosse says: Each dav for a week a quantity of sheet metal disappeared from the back yard of the H. C. Thomas faec- tory. A watchman engaged to guard the premises was unable to catch the thief. The sheet metal continu- ed to disappear until Thomas saw 1 goat enjoying a midday meal off one end of the pile of sheet metal. Mrs. Cs Gilmester, owner of the goat, was fined $1 by Judge Chon- on for permitting a goat to run at large. Afterward the fine was re- mitted when the promised to keep 'Billy' locked up. Mice Ate Peace Sermon. polis News In an address before Club of the Tabernacle Christian church, the Rev. Alexander Sharp, the Presbyterian ¢hurch at Columbus, Ind., who has just re- turned - from a two months' = vaca- tion abroad, told his audience that the last sermon he delivered to his tengragation here 'before he left was an earnest plea for universal peace. Before departing sermon in -his desk, on his return he opened Ne deésk, intending to reread «the sa:mon, but he found that" mice had eaten his universal peace effort. udiar the Men's of he placed the coating of grain, signed them for our use. food will soon prove Why? The outer coat of grain holds means so much in vital building and up yet the modern miller throws out about for ments just to make the flour look white and preliy! of wheat and barley, includin War Reveals Waste of Food Apprehensive over food shortage, the London press is advising the Eng- lish people to save and utilize every article of food value, including the bran Ege 7 " the pr jons coep of body, fifths of Isn't it astounding that it took war to wake people up to such a fearful waste ! Nearly twenty years ago the erving need of a food which would fill the lack caused by demineralized white flour products led to the making of ~ Grape-Nuts ~a wonderfully nourishing and appetizing food containing all the nutriment g the vital mineral elements, just as nature de- Le A A daily ration of this crisp, wholesome, ready-to-eat food along with-ether BRC he aR a: "There's a Reason" for * sold CANADIAN POSTUM CEREAL CO, LAD, WINDSOR, ONT. res Als | mineral elements whieh brain and nerves. And these priceless food ele- by Grocers everywhere. This picture of along the road toward Ostend with wounded man's face. LOOK AT CHILD'S TONGUE IF SICK CROSS, FEVERISH When Constipated or bilious give "California Syrup of Figs." Look at the tongue, mother! ; If eoated, it is a sure sign that your little one's stomach, liver and bowels need a gentle, thorough cleansing at once, When peevish, cross, listless, pale, doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or aet na- turally, or is feeverish, stomach sour, breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore throat, diarrhoea, full of cold, give -a teaspoonful of 'California Syrnp of Figs," and ina few hours all the foul, constipated waste, undi- gested food and sour bile gently moves out of its little bowels with- out griping, and yeu have a well, playful child again. You needn't coax sick children td take this harmless "fruit laxative'; they love its delicious taste, and it always makes them feel splendid Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bottle of "California Syrup of Figs," which has directions for babies, chil- dren of all ages and for grown-ups plainly on the bottle. Beware of counterfeits" sold here. To be sure you 'get the genuine, usk to see that it 1s made by 'California Fig Syrup Company." Refuse any other kind with contempt. SUFFER FROM DROUGHT. Commonwealth Government to Raise Loan of £20,000,000. London, Oct. 21.--In consequence of the disastrous effects produced by drought in Australia, the common- wealth government is about to rs a loan in London amounting, it stated, to about twenty million pound sterling, primarily with a view---ef meeting federal and state demands which will shortly devolve upon it Although rains have fallen in some districts to relieve the pastorialists, the general wheat position is not appreciably altered, especially in | Victoria and the Riverina district of { New South Wales, and 'it is unlikely {that there will be a surplus for ex- port in the forthcoming crop. ,.Jt.ds.also stated that in view: of its" increasing responsibilities in the Pacific the commonwealth govern- ment has decidéd to raise a special [po for service in the new tropi se possessions captured from Germa GIRLS CHANGED VIEWS, German And English Maids FHenew Loyalty After Exchange. Londen, Oct. 21.--<The thirty-two German girls who had been living in England and who were taken recently | from this country back to 'Germany {by Miss Daisy Polk, of San Francisco, | were all in favor of Great Britain in the war until they reached 'their own country. lqually notable is the fact | that twenty' English girlsi who had been living in Germany for some time prior to the outbreak of hostilities, land who recently were brought back { home, were all in favor of the enemy jof their country until they reached | home soil. $ | + The English girls again became loy al to their own country when at Flushing they. saw the pitiable plight of Belgian refugees and began to hear Britain's side of the war. This exchange of girls was brought 'about by the War Relief Society. LOST REASON FOR WHILE. Effect of Terrible Fight on German Survivors, Paris, Oct. 21.--The losses sustain- ed by the German troops before Ant- yerp, 'wecording to information fur- nished by 'the German and Belgian authorities, is evidenced by 28,250 identification discs of dead German soldiers pieked up around and be tween the fort on the right hank qf the Meuse after the firing, which lasted threé days and three - nights. In an assault on Fort Ponlisse a- lone, the enemy lost 8,000 men kill- ed. Some of the survivors of this terrible: fight temporarily lost their Mayor Mitchel re- British troops after the fall of Antwerp. WOUNDED BUT UNDAUNTED. wounded British soldiers was taken from among the These men were marching grim 'determination as shown in the AA A AA AANA NNN NA NAN SET FIRE TO TROOP TRAIN, Captives Tell of wrful Catastrophe in Galician Campaign, London, Oct. The Standard publishes the fc despatch from Moscow under of Wednes- day: , "Refugees from trian captives give details fighting between the Russ Austrians at Tchortkov, Galicia. Stationed in a picturesque valley near Tchorikov, a town protected by high mountain chains of the Car- pathians, Austrian troops. did not expect the Russians, but the Russi an troops appeared suddenly on the heights near the town, and occupi ed an excellent position-from which they showered a. rain of artillery fire on the Austrian soldiers. The Austrian artillery immediately occu- pied the opposite ridge of moun- tains, and over the roofs of Tchort- kov raged an artillery duel of the fiercest possible nature. "A panic was created in Tchort- kov and evirons, and the railway station, standing at the foot of the mountains ,was instantly thronged with a seething mass of humanity, hent on escape. The conflict be- tween the Russian and tillery increased in intensity and de- gtructiveess, and a large number of Austrian troops fled in disorder to the station. There were only two trains standing there, and ferrible scenes took place. Not only all seats~in the carriages, but also cor- ridors, steps, luggage racks, and even the roofs were occupied by dense crowds of Austrian soldiers. | "The train moved up the moun- tain, and when it reached a con- siderable 'height the locynoiive was struck by a shell from the Russi: artillery. The locomotiv: was de- stroyed and the whole trata rolled back down the incline. 0 'for: tne second train had time, to stop the ergineless train was on or of if 'A terrible catastrophe occurred. Both trains rolled backward with increasing velocity. Suddenly a fresh rain of Russian artillery striking the middle portion of "the train set ablaze one of the carriages. The fire spread with great rapidity and in a few minutes the whole train was a mass of flames, and this sea of fire, enveloping the Austrians éontinued its movement downward toward the valley, The burning train cut into the multitudes who ere at the station, and set fire to and destroyed the whole station building. Hundreds were crushed to death: "The remnants of the Austrian army dispersed in all directions across the mountain passes, and Russian troops came down the val- ley unmolested and occupied Tchort- kov." lowin date and Aus- of the ans and Galicia GEN. HAMILTON'S DEATH. Shrapnel Bursting Yards Away. London, Oct. 21.--A letter receiv- ed in London fram an officer friend of Major-General Hubert Hamil- ton, whose body has been brought to 'England, tells how the British general met his end on the French battlefield. "He was standing with a group in a covered place," the officer wri- tes, "when a shrapnel shell burst 100 yards away. A bullet pierced General Hamilton's temple and he was killed on the shot. No other member of the group was scratched. It was a fine death, but I know how the general would have felt to be taken 'before his work was done." The funeral spervice, the officer adds, was held while shells were bursting all around. The din was so great, that the chaplain's voice was drowned. SHORT MEAT SUPPLY. One of Effects of War -- Herds Wan- ing on Ranges. Chicago, Oct. 21.--Shortage of a meat supply faces the world as are sult of the Furopean war, George I. MeéCarthy, of New York, seeretary of ply, waning herds on, the' American tion, asserted before the ninth annual 'convention of the association, which opened 'here yesterday, . Light on the diminishing beef sup- ply, waning herds on the dean cattle ranges, methods to be adopted to induce farmers to raise more stock Killed by 100 of food products, is expected to be shed by the convention, which is to be.in session for three days. More than seven hundred representatives of five hundred Packing and supply houses are attending convention. e------------------ . Stratford Light and Heat Commis sion Romated $0,300 Soi Canadian fatsiotie fund and $200 to Belgium re- Austrian ar- and the effects of the war on the cost |. SA ---------- SOWARDS Keep Coal and Coal Keeps SOWARDS PHONE 158 EUROPEAN AGENCY Wholesale Indents promptly execut- ed at lowest cash prices for all Brit- ish and Continental goods, including Books and Stationery, Boots, Shoes and Leather, Chemicals and Druggists' Sundries, China, Earthenware and Glass- ware, . Cycles, Motor Cars and Accessor- fes., Drapery : Millinery Goods, Fancy Goods and Perfumery, Hardware, Machinery and Metals, Jewellery, Plate and Watches, Photographic and Optical Goods, Provisions and Oilmen's Stores, ete., ete. Commission 236 % to 5%. Trade Discounts Allowed. Special Quotations on Demand. Sample Cases from $30 upwards. Consignments of Produce Sold on Account. 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