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THE CHINA MAIL.
than la co be found in any other country,The Bit places in the hands of the Governor-General an absolute power that makes him the arbiter of the destiules of the coun-“f try." - The_naw legislation, in short, has set up an American as the Un- crowned King of the Philippines, Upon his complacency towards the will of the Legislature whatever that will may be depends the future peace of Philippines
NEWS OF THE DAY.
LOCAL AND GENERAL
THE MAGISTRACE
COURT INTERIRETER AND
FOLICEMAN, CHARGED.
LAFCTURE ON THE WAR IT
GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 1918.
AFFAIRS IN KWANG-
TUNG
INTERPOLLATIONS IN THE CHINELE PARLIAMENT.
Wak Tas Yat Fo's Service.)
PESING
23.
'CHINA AND OUTER MONGOLIL:
by a keen sense of humour as well clamation that the Cabinet had with more boldness than discretion
THE RUSSIAN NOTEL. Mr. Frederic Coleman, FR.G.S.. author of "From Moda to Ypres with ALLEGED FALSK PLETENCES.
The Paling Gazelle states:- French," lectured in the ball room R.M. E. Castro, Police Reservistat. Government Hours last night on
The Russian note regarding the ro and an interpreter at the Magistracy, his experiences at the front during
presentation of Outer Mongolia in Parlament continues to be, the subject appeared before Mr. J. B. Wood this the first year of the war. Afr. Cole
of considerable comment in parliament- morning on a charge of obtaining man is an American, and is admir
ary circles; and views are being 200 by false pretences, it being ably equipped for lecturing with a
expressed that are likely to embarrass Aug. alleged that he stated he was in a
The Premier appeared in the the Government in framing snappropriate reply to the objections raised in the fluency of speech, an ability to Lower House on the 23rd and was document. As position to obtain the liberation of present vivid word plotures of the naked by Chow Loo if there was any the injudicious criticism" indulged &T! indication of certain prisoner from guol
incidenta ho describes and, withal, truth in Lung Choi Kwong's pro in, we may mention that some one Mr. J. H. Gardiner prosecuted and Mr. F. C. Jenkinsfiustructed by Mr. as a depth of sympathy which com-instructed the Tutuhs of Kiangsi and Declaration and Convention defining -=-=-urgen the. abrogation of the Leo. D'Almada) defended.
bine to compel the attention and Folien to dispatch troops to Kang the status of Outer Mongolia, on the Mr. Gardiner said is would be excite the interest of his audience. tung
ground that these documents were not possible to conduct the case without For an hour and a half last night he
The Premier replied that no such parliament as provided in art. 30 of the concluded with the concurrence of a Shanghai interpreter but he would held the nagging attention of a instructions had been given. but in Provisional Constitution. And because A. S. WATSON & Co., Ltd., by the person to be Ailing preter should not be amployed as one described in Mr. Coleman a namadre Chai Kwong and Li Lieh Kwas the the necessity of dealing with the isto The typhoon N. of Naba is reported prefer that the usual Court inter-large gathering. The incident view of the conflict betiveen Lungwa bave suggested in our Chinese section of the allegations was that the interlust night was the retreat from fons Government bad deemed it neves technicality, an indignant patriot has in terms of actuality instead of mere preter instigated the proceedings and and the subsequent retreat of the sary to concentrate troops in readi denounced the Editor of our Chinese Notice is given in the Gazette of the that Castro had done him out of cer-Germanas back from the Marne. Heness to go to Kwangting.
section as a traitor to the country! re-appropriation of a portion of Westtain fees for interpreting.
particularly emphasised the indomit Yip Ha Sing asked what measures While we recognise the embarrA3K- End Park.
The Magistrate said that that was able spins of the British Tommy the Government were taking in attitude of Parliament, we have t ment caused to the Government by the awkward and added that there had after the disaster at Afons, and illusregard to the situation in Kwangtung express the hope that the question will "been no notice given.
trated it by a number of interesting The Prime Minister replied that he be considered on the basis of the existing Mr. Gardiner pointed out that incidents which came within his had already instructed the troop situation. Whether Yuan Shik-kai setel defendant could always check the personal experience, The wonderful outside Canton City to retire thirty constitutionally or not in concluding the documents in question, we have to interpreter.
spirit of the British Tommy," be and he had urged Lung Chal Kwong accept the system of Mongolian auton Mr. Gardiner stated that on May said, had meant much in this war to hand over the seals and leave the my set up by these documents for the *ry forcible reason that Russia holds the city. 27th a man named Wong Mu Ying. It helped him and pulled hire
The House passed a resolution to and continuance of the aims. But vo now. Administration to the acceptance a prisoner in Victoria Gaol, was contogether when he seemed to have
are inclined to agree with the view that victed of an offence against the gone all to pieces in that fateful impeach Lung, Chai Kong.
the representation of Outer Mongolia is Opium Drilinance he having had a period as Mons, and it has produced
the Chinese Parliament is not për sin certain quantity of opium in bis the great and confident spirit which
conflict with the autonomous righ possession.
That man was fined is to be found everywhere on the
conceded to Outer Mongolia under the Russo Chinese settlement of 1913 and $1,000 or in default four months Western front to-day. It is this
1915 imprisonment.
Complainant inter spirit and this dry even grim, ested himself in the prisoner inas humour which makes the British much as he had come from Shanghai.
Tommy,' along with his military Complainant, was a friend of the accomplishments and aptitude for 17th the complainant was god-father of the prisoner. On Jure doing things on his own initiative, Felice Court paying the fine of one four and five German soldiers."
at the equal to three, yes, and sometimes
or more firemen who had been con- victed for having stolen rice.
WM.
POWELL
LTD.
PHONE. 346.
"PETER PAN
SHOES
FOR
CHILDREN
THE NAME
"
The China Mail.
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, Aug. 6, 1016.
THE PHILIPPINES AND
INDEPENDENCE.
Tur passage of what has come to be known as the "Jones Bill" bas been hailed by the Filipino Press as the dawn of justice to the Filipino people. While it does not fully e pal to the ideals of the people, it is nccepted with gratitude and rejoicing the gratitude which has been defined as an expression of thanks for favours to come... Among the messages of congratulation sent to Congressman Joxes, the author of
The silver dollar is now worth to the money changers in Hotigkong only OS cents in aub-enin.
Hongkong Volunteer Reserve Order No. 68 of to-day's date says:-Musketry Instruction: All non-commissioned officers will parade on the Cricket Ground on Monday the 28th August at 3.30 pm for instructions by the Inspecting Officer-Dress Drill order. Officers will attend. Note books and musketry Regulations will be brought..
·SOCIAL. AND PERSONAL,
of the South China Morning Post,
Mr. G. T. Lloyd, recently secretary a through passenger to Shanghai on the
9.8," Kitano Maru,”
Drs. F. H. Kew and 1. W. Kew have
The lecturer also paid glowing tributes to the new France and the
"PETER PAN" the Bill, was one from the Governor- been appointed by H. F. the Governor saw Cutro, the defendant, whom be bravery of her soldiers.
TS AX
ASSURANCE
A PERFECT FIT
AND
HARD WEAK
WILLIAM POWELL, LTD.
THE DIARY
General of the Philippine Islands temporary Surgeon-Lieutenants, in the (Mr., BURTON HARRISON), who also Hongkong Volunteer. Corpe. sent a message of congratulation
to the Speaker of the Filipino.
COMMERCIAL.
HONGKONG SELARE REPORT...”
1.
"
On principle there is nothing to dis able an autonomous portion of a state Mecars. Moxon and Taylor, in their from arranging for representation in
the National Parliament, provided weekly circular state-
this proviso applies with greater fors Business has somewhat improved in our local market during the week where, as in the present esse, a thin! under review, and in spite of this such a body do not automatically apply Power is interested--laws passed by aching August settlement (29th instant) on the whole prices have been well main-to the autonomous area. The extension tained.
of all such laws to the territory under The Canton position would appear to autonomous government would be a be better, and great hopes are now enter negation of the conception of autonomy tained by those most interested, that but the conception would be unaffected there will shortly be a settlement:
Tho"war, he declared, had to be
In the North the Shanghai market by any arrangement which, excluding won on the Western front co other shows some symptoms of lo again, such a territorial extension of nation) ending was possible, and the impresing strength. Rubber is quoted as dment to continue and maintain its Docks, Rabbers and Cotton all disclos: laws, enabled the autonomous govern sions he had derived from his experi- per lb. and the whole share market is connexion with the parent state in those. ence with the British Army on the firm.
BANES-Hongkong Banka after sales regions of affairs which are shared in at this price, with no shares coming out state.
MARINE INSURANCES-Unions, small lots can be placed at 3620 but sellers are
Assembly in which he said: "I con- Singapore, is leaving to join Mr. C. C. that he was in a position, on receipt Western front enabled him to look at $740 sira in quiet but stendy demand common by all the people of ■ country-
Mr. R. Peirce, Municipal Engineer at
gratalate you and the Filipino Linday. They intend starting in business people upon the substantial giant of Glasgow under the firm title of C. C. self-government and the promise of Lindsay and Peirce, on January 1, 1017. altimate independence given by Con-
Mr. Alexander Stuart, Registrar of gress, and I have the utmost confidence Importa and Exporta, Straits Settle in the ability of the Filipinos to make ments, since 1890, is leaving Singapore wise, and patriotic use of their new at the end of the month for Australi powers and
new responsibility."en route for home. He has been Whether that confidence is well granted three months leave, on the founded time alone will prove. Mr. expiration of which he will retire on HARRISON'S Views are far from being pension. Mr. Stuart will be ac shared unanimously by Americans companied home by Mrs. and Miss who have had experience in the Stuart. islands, and this divergence of views
scarce.
--KOOKING TOWARD JAPAN.
Cantons are nominal at $201- and North Chinas at Tia 155 and Yang-
wanted at $154 whilst Hongkong Fires tazes at $20) (at exchange 73).
have sellers at $300
FIRE INSURANCEA China Fires are MANY, CHINESH SEEK THE AID OF
门 JAPAN.
are reported, the market closing with the Japan Mail, who writes over the -SHIPPING-Donglases have firmeri up to $135 for cash at which rate transactions The following is by a contributor o
Preferred" Indios signature of “Onlooker.” A
knew a Shanghai dialect inter preter and approached him with reference to fixing up the fines. Defendant at that time represented
of $200, to obtain the release of Wong Complainant, wrote a letter forward with confidence to the result Shanghai and in consequence the of the great final struggle which is godfather of the prisoner sent a nine yet to come...... down with $200 which was alleged to have boon the price for the release ing about an hour a series of interest After the lecturer had been speak- of the prisoner. That man arrived ing pictures taken by him at the on July 1st and two days later in an front were thrown upon a screen and to interview defandant suggested that Mr. Coleman had something to any he should see him at his house st about each. The lanters had been a rithout business a 8. Mosque Junction, that night. kindly lont by the University and Complainant had arranged a dinner was manipulated by Mr. Noble, of for that night to which defendant was the staff of the University. The invited. Nothing was said about the pictures were excellently screened. release of the prisoner except that At the conclusion, H.E. the voting on the Bill in the House of ARMY RECRUITH FROM ABROAD.defendant suggested that a change of Governor in
fow appreciative Representatives. Only 63 members
clothing would be arranged to be at remarks conveyed to Mr. Coleman of the House appear to liave been The following circular is published in his house for the prisoner. The the cordial thanks of the audience interested, in Bill, for the voting to-day's Gazette "—
clothing was taken to 8, Mosque for a most interesting lecture, and shows 34 in favour and 29 against.
Junction, and afterwards defendert especially acknowledged the compli From the brief telegraphic reports of
said the prisoner would be out onments he had paid, as a neutral, to the proceedings which have reached
Saturday and that complainant had the virtues of the British Tommy. 2.30 p.m.-Auction of Sporting Guns the Philippines, the opposition would
better be present to receive him,
Mr. Coleman gives his last lecture seem to have been directed not so whether British subjects ordinarily resi- The prisoner did not turn up and in Hongkong to-night at the Peak
presunt defendant said he would go to the Club. country to enlist, the Army Council have gol und ascertain the reason. Sub- requested that it may be made known as Sequently defendant informed com- at present that the provisions of the afterwards stated that the prisoner Shan-ki-wan Station died in the Hospital widely as posible that they do not intend plainant that prisoner was ill and
An Indian constable attached to
MEMOS. FOR. TO-DAY.
9.15 pin-The Palisade, Kowloom. 9.30 p.m.-Lecture by 31r. Frederic .Coleman, F.R.G.S., at Peak Club.
General Memoranda. THEDAY, August 29 -
Hongkong Stock Exchange Settlement
Day. 2.30p.m.-Anction of Typewriters at
Messrs. Hughes and Hough's.
and Rises and Sporting Amunition
on the subject was represented in the
Downing Street,
13th July, 1915.
St-I have the honour to inform you that, the question having been raised
dent in Great Britain but at
at Memors. Hughes and Rough. “ much at the main provisions of the living abroad should return to this
9:30 pm. Auction of Furniture, Bicycles, Typewriters, etc., at Mesura, Hogben nod Hough's. 6.15 pm-Meitorial Service in St.
Andrew's Church, Kowloom. WERNEDAY, August 30-
10.30 am-Auction of Provisions at
Mesars. Hughes and Hough's 10.30 am-Auction of Boots and Shoes, Class Ware etc, at Mesers Hughes und Hough's.
Bill as at the preamble which binds futurs Presidents and Congresses to then all is said and done it is difficult the policy laid down in the Bill
3ilitary Service Acts should be enforend
A
་་
red Indos, after weakmes and after a returned from an extensive tour through are without business at #16 but Defer According to an observer who has just air number of transactions at about Tientsin, Shanghai, Peking, Banker, $195, are now firmer with sales recorded Canton and other centres, a remarkable at $127 for the settlement Star Ferric change has come over the mental atti have risen smartly on reports of good tude of the thinking public of China business and the improved position of toward the people of this country. While subsidiary coinage which is now at par. President Yuan was alive, there were fair number of receipts have many who dared not show open friend!- at 6384 and bayers prevail round about they had nothing to fear in giving changed hands and shares have been done ship to the Japanese, but after his death this fure. Steamboats have been ne expression to their conviction glected at 8224.
It is on the authority of the sams REFINERIES-China Sugars continue observer that it is not too much to say has kept the market steady between agreed in feeling the necessity of Japan's a weak market, a little "hear" covering that the leading thinkers are completely
110 and $111 for August, but at the assistance in toing over the present. close shares are on offer at 3111g with situation Japan has so far, succeerial plenty of forward sallers, Malabona bave politicians that no territorial ambition equivalent rates forward. There are in impressing on the minds of Chinese. weakened, and are now wanted at the is entertained, this has served in remov reduced rate of $373...
OILE AND MINING-Langkate continue motives of this country.
ing suspicion concerning the ulterior with very little or no uncas, at Tix. Chinese politicians are now showing Raubs might be placed at BE themselves to be remarkably reliant on Ural Caspians come from London at 34. Japan. First of all they want Anancial
KD, WEAVE y proved a frming can be Uxpected. The most rensers and for Tronphs 30s. could be obtained.sistance. Anybopeof financialhelp from Shells are quiet but steady at 110%. -
America having ceased, Japan is now the. WHARVES AND GODOWs only country: market with ties at 383, buyers still able thing in the changed attitude of offering $83 for cash. Hongkong Docks Chinese politicians toward Japan is that- to Shanghai he learnt prisoner had wrestling pitch and during a match Docks have improved their position to now they are most frank and outspoken friends were pleased but on writing Taat Tei Mui where the Indians Lave the settlemanly mind about $125) for of Premier Tran Chi-jui and of Mr Taiw with good buyer Sha-oi. Both of them were known for forward at equivalent rates. Shanghai their auspicious toward this country, but not been seen there.
rule the
INDIAN'S FATAL WRESTLE.
in respect of persons liable to serve under had left as gaol and had gone to this morning from a broken neck. He those Acts who are at present residing Shanghai. Complainant and his had been wrestling with a friend at in British Colonies and Protectorater.,
2. The Arary Council stato that, while every endeavour will be made to utilize return, they must do so at their own risk the services of such, persona, should day and expense.
I have, ket
to see what the Filipinos really gain by the Bill. It is but a promise of independence at some fature date, and really amounts to very little more than the pledges given by succesive Presidente of the United States from the time of President McKINLEY, By accepting this new enactment the Filipipos, as one of their leader has
A BONAR LAW. put it, have "acquiesced in becoming The Officer Administering the 430 p.m.-Auction of Household temporarily a part of the American
Government of Hongkong... Furniture, Piano, Table Linen, etc States. We have covenanted with at Messrs. Hughes and Hough's.
· 230, pm. —Auction of Household Furniture, Blackwood Tables, Piano, Sewing Machine, etc. etc. at Ilarbour Ofice (top floor).
FRIDAY, September T-
SATURDAY, Sept. 2 :--
10.30 am.Anction of Miscellaneous Goods at Mesars. Hughes and Hough's.
NOW READY
“OVERLAND
THIS WEEK'S
CHINA
19
CONTAINING ALL THE WEEK'S EASTERN NEWH Including
THE TROUELE AROUND" CANTO and
DISCUSSION ON OVERSA GROWING UN "HONGKONG,
Price $13 per sanum ine ching plug
conta cashy
për single cop
THE E:&A. STEAMSHIP Co.
"LAST YEAR'S RESULTS.
The defendant was seen again and after much talking, said to complain- ant: You can do what you like.**
Evidence, was then taken and the case adjourned.-
A
SHBUFFS SENT TO GAÓL
last night he twisted his neck.
MOTOR LIFE BOATS.
Tis. 71, · at which prices buyers
the in their belief that without Japan's
parker. *NEN AUSFiendly assistance it would be look
LAND HOTELS AND
hopeless to effect a satisfactory solution. Centrals are still in demand at $99 of the situatioun pey Hongkong Hotels at $115 ex dividend. Besides securing financial assistance Hongkong Lands at 3100 Kowloon from Lands at 838, and West Foints at 88 Chinese politicians who think it necer
Japan, there are some among neglected
ry to get military help for the purpos
preserving order
One of the future equipments of large passenger ships will, it is evident, bears all motar lifeboats. One of these craft, any COTTON MILA-The following rates of policing and
it
the Liverpool Journal of Commerce are quoted in Shanghai Ewos. Tls. 145 throughent the Provinces. Whether they America to prepara us for indepen-
has been delivered to the Canadian Pacific buyers. Kang Yiks Tha 13 buyers can succeed in getting Japan's help Two shroffs were sent to gaol for six Ocean Services, Limited, to plasing on take poos Tha 4 bugars Very little the way is clear that no internations! Shanghai Cottons Tia 334 buyers, Yang-in that direction remains to be seen. I dence and in the meantime we shall
months for embezzlement to lay board one of their teacers. This boat business has been affected in this section jealousy would be started thereby, it stay under her fag." The full
One reported to the Police on the 2nd has been built by Messrs. J. Crichten and but market is firm.
may become a practical question, How- nieature of independence is to be
inst. that 8600 was stolen from him Co., Limited. The designer is Mr. ELECTRIC COMPASS Hongkongrer, such a question will require time to while riding on a tramcar, but subie Barnett, of Jamrs. G. L. Watson and 8014 China Lights are waaled at $4.70. The new Japanese Minister is very
Electrics continue in steady demand reach Enal conclusiones fulfilled "when a stable Government The report of the Eastern and Austra quently he confessed that the money Co., Glasgow. The dimensions are 30 Hongkong Trams still continue to show widely.welcomed in China. It can be established in the Philippines." lian Steamship Co. for the year ended had been swindled out of him by tant by fact by 4 feet. The boat is large increases in that fait quantities generally felt that his knowledge of It is admitted by some at least of the Dececeber 31, 1915, states that trade on gamblers. The money he had collected atted with air cases and outside broyan at $7.60; at which rate market is steady things Chinese and his sympathy toward Filpino leaders that the consunimation the route of the onthough, molerate as The second defendant, employed by covered with canvas, extending til round shares aroanted he quoted rates of the two countrice & Among the
on behalf of his employer
MISCELLANEOUS-Chirm Borneos re of "the final act of justice," may take activer and rate, although, mederole as Mr. Tong Li Taun; the owner of the King the bont. Two large watertight relieving China: Providents at $5.70, Peale Trams politicians in Peking there are some who is provided for by a beiting of work without baisines at 834 The following the people of China will be found of great use in cementing friendly relations compared with those ruling on other Edward Hotel, admitted the embezzle some time. The length of this time motes, have shown improvement. After ment of 3200-He had gone with the Brinks are filed, one on ach aido azad (old) at 391, (ns) at 80 cents. Powells do not hesitate to say that the Chines is certain to provoke a great deal of provision for marine and war insurance first defendant to s gambling house and with relieving valves. The boat 80 Watsons Et se Humphreys at advice in stearing the ship state at $8.85 Waterboats at $17, Cements at Government should sook his personal dissatisfaction, and already the depreciation, and adding 20,000 to fe used his employers money in the may be operial by one mit. The speed to), Hongkong Ices at 8158 (ez interim through the course which it is now "advanced" political parties regard placement secount, pront is £280202 and hope of getting rich quickly, obtained with the boat was about 8 knots, dividend of 3, and Ropes are quiet but acceptance of the measure as a pista recmend a dividend at the rate 10 SPECIAL POLICEMAN CHARGED. in hand for towing purposes. The boat Russza Malaka Pindas have
20,852 forward, put of which the dire
but there is an ample reserve of power steady at 130 whilst Dairy Farms are take, because "an set which does not per cent, and the balance carried forward.
on offer at 41,
*The, now attitude of Chinese, politi- Fefans toward the country is a source of specily a fized data for the granting The remainder of the debentures hoe bear Mr. F. C.denkin, Deputy Super
was put through some severe tests for done at 8218 (Straits) as dividend the faction. It is suggusted that tho ten-stability qualities, all of which were gone Malakoffs at $4.75 (Straits) cum call. advantage Japan's capitalists are now decasion abould be turned to the fullest of independence, means a rotardation rodecic.
deat of Police (Reserve), prosecuted through with every station..
The Anglo-devas have bayers in Shanghai at in a position to lend Chinese of the Reserves for misconduct bost is fitted with w
11.30 ex dividend of 25 cents just There is a large amount of cay
monies to China Accused was sad to be a regular
capital hentes from parades and neglected
Oz-The demand rate on Loris are not too exacting in their terms, 15
seeking investment, and if the capitaliste or Shanghai is 72 don is 271-9-16 and the T-T. selling rate believed that they can easily secure very
good investment in Chion. But timirii in the chief characteristic of mapalasyre mory and it may take time for subpri tions to a Chinese loser to become legraalto Japan papera practical matterin Tok of the Bide. Garik” In the meantim?? urkish atlanking forces were have, some new arri
British, the Turka uzte bweser the
allah Punishinisiting more confr
stian, one of those how
of the day of emancipation. The new law which comes into ferce at oncs does not seem likely to creato any great revolution in the actual govemment of the island, for the new Bill, while it sets up a Filipino Legislature, appears to veat in the American Governor General, a power to reto legislation which one of the critics affirms is more absolute
CLOSING SHARD QUOTATIONS,”
Shan
to turn up at a punühment, parade. ARE YOU GOING ON A JOURNEY Aceused aid he was warned.
for the parade but afterwards said he HAMBERLAINE Colla Cholers and was ordered to go on murder caso, at
Diarrhoon Remedyshould be packed
Trim To Tsui He said he had Alm in your hand luggage when going on a bren ill that why he was sent temperature all band to produce bowel mentions journey.
Change CA water, chiefs and A London on other pccasions. He did not produce trouble, and this medsame cannot be where the a certificate?
iscured on board the train or steamship dufonter The case was adjournet for socled It may re much sudering and incon to produce evidence, se
venience it you havrit dandys For
by all Cheemiats and Storskeeper
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