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THE MAGISTRACE.
COXSWAINS CHARGED WITH LARCENY.
In Mr. Wood's Court this afternooo, the ease was resumed in which the coxswain of the Shun Les lighter was charged with the larceny of a quantity of ropes, hatch covers, blocks, etc., to the value of $355, and the coxswain of theo Les lighter was charged with The "Peking Evening Naws receiving the same, knowing them to be quetes a report that ex-General Changanlawfully obtained. Haun, leader of the recent Manchu Mr. Shenton appeared for the pro- Restoration plot, will be sent to some sectors, the Hongkong Canton and island in the south Pacific as it is in Macao Steamboat Co., and Mr. Grist ronvenient to baal him over to the appeared for the defendants. Chinese authorities. It isunderstood that the Chinese (overnment officials also do not want him because they cannot deal with himadequately and at the same time & Co., Ltd., they cannot shoot him as there are too many complications. It is deemed "better to seu bin out of China."
25 YEARS IN WOOD.
A. S. WATSON
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
THE PHONE NO. 616.
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ELONGKONG, FRIDAY, November 9, 1917.
GERMANY AND HER LATE COLONIES.
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HEATHER DAY.
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Mr. Shenton, outlining the case, stated the two lighters named above belonged to the H.K. C. & M. Stentabout Co. and the defendants were the coxswaits. A
quantity of stores had been put en
1
proper
AN AMAH FINED FOR BEING ABUSIVE.
Mrs. R. Weill, of 84 Bonhams Road, charged her amohith using abusiva and indecent language towards her.
Bronght bofors Mr. J. Wood this morning, defendant pleaded not guilty stating that she was only grumbling to barself.
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RECEIPTS,
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 18..
40% of Drawing of War Bonds 832,000 Lady May'a Roser Fund
Already acknowledges in
Press (including £95 Stg) 14036.92 Sale of Roses on Our Day" 10,301,40 Anction of Special Rases
** 7,600 Proceeds of Chinese Theatri
cal PerformAcco
21,907 Fete on bluray Parade Ground.
Gate Money
3,243.85 Realized by the Portuguese Community
Raffle for motor car presented by Sa Portuguese firu
..
One-dollar raffles: $,00 Twenty-cont stall 1,603 Kuction of mater
boat
100 Anction of fans...... 60 Auetion of edoking-
range Sala of photos..
Sale of sweats and
lavender water... Cost of stall
900 23
39.61
100
Raffle for picturo presented
by Komor & Komori Ralle for picture by Rac- maker, presented by Mr. A. Shelton Hooper Collected by R. R. go "Billy" Hongkong Hotel teas.... Chinese teas Raffle for bedspread presented
by Fairall & Co. Advertisements
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.9,310.61
195
HONGKONG DEFENCE
CORPS.
Administrative Cedera by Major H. L Morgan, Administrative Colimandant.
STRENGTH,
Private J. M. MoLeod was enrolled on 3 11.17 and posted to "B" Company;
Private S. Shirvington as enrolled on 5. 17. 17 and posted to "A" Company, No. Platoon.
Private G. Field was enrolled on 11.17 and posted to Machine Gun Co Private J. A. Howe was enrolled ou 5.11.17 and posted to "D" Company.
Private Fowler vas enrolled on 2. 11. 17 and posted to
to "A" Company. No. Platoon
Prisute CL Stapleton joined the Corps on & 11. 17 and is posted to Machine Gan Company:
Private II. J. Hunt joined the Corps on 8. 17. 17 and is posted to "A" Cont pany No. 4 Platoon.
TRANSPRES
Privates J Brook and J. Mitchell "B Company, Sappery A. W. Smithy, Au Aitchison and J, Hansen, Engineer Com pany, ara transferred to. "D" Company. on recommendation of a Medical Board, dated 2nd November, 1017,000
The following am transferred from "B" 156.94 Company to Company, No Pla 20.66 toon, dated 8-11-17-Corp. H. T. Jack- 52.10 man, Private F. Allen, A. Calvert, W. J. 159.55
J. Gast, A. H. Ballingsworth, D. Jaffe H.J. Knight F. T Lamble, . E. Par kinson, F. A. Piesse, W. R. Robertson, C, Sara and J. W. White.
250
685
Carried forward...$ 99,950.53. Entertainment at Public
Gardens
Gate Honey and Seats ... Refreshments sold by Wis Sale of programmes...
man Ltd. Performance by the
"Cameos" at Victoria Theatre......
Net proceeds Bank Interest.......
Gross Receipts: Expenditure..
12:708
Lient. B. R. B. Han-ock,"a" Com- pany, is granted leave from 20-11-17 to 30-15-17.
Pte. 3. R. Haywood, ““A” Coy, is 31.37 granted 1 months leave from 7-11-17.
Pie. BE. Fielder, "A" Coy is granted I month's leave, from 22-11-17
163,90
Spr. J. W. Paton, Engineer Coy, is granted leave from 27-11-17, to 25-12-17. LECTURES,
7$6 The Administrative Commandant will 89.28give lectures on Map Reading on Tuesday, 13th and Thursday, 15th instant ...$114167.08 at 5.30 p.m. at Readquarters. N.C.Os, 3791.30 of the Signalling Bection are detailed to attend. All other officers and N.C.Ds $110,375.78 are invited to attend."
Net proceeds.... Paid by War Charities to
make round amoans... 39.00
Mrs. Weill stated from the witness box, that yesterday morning she had to reprimand the defectant for neglecting to put the bed tidy, and for leaving all the blankets on chairs. The amah was importinent and told her that it was the boy's fault, not her; she would not do it. because it was business. Witness then
no wonder the other servants dislike witness had occasion to reprimand Later on during the day
her again for not doing as she was each fighter. On the 31st of October tok. The defendant was resentful and the wharfinger in charge of the Can. wanted to leave. Witness was quite ton-Wharf received instructions to willing and told her to come later that return to the Wing Lok What day for her wages, and in the meantime which be did the same evening. When to continue her work. A few minutes bo left everything was in its
afterwards withesi heard the amah LITTLE MATTERS OF DETAIL. place, and everything was correct wearing and using such awful words
When the now relief arrived, the con' that she rang up the Poljec
to have the There are two distinct committees swain of the Wd the second defondefendant arrested. crganising the events of Hesther Day dant, came to him and told him that
Aftar farther evidence was Heard on 30th November..
Both are under there were some stud belonging to the Mr. Wood imposed on dilendant a fine the aegis of St. Andrew's Society and Shaw Lee in his lighter. Both men were are working for the on object-the questioned by Mr. Figueredo, and the LEAVING THE BASKET OUTSIDE. raising of funds for the treatment of fesult was they were reported, and now wounded soldiers irrespective of charged. Bawings on MONDAY the 12th instant.TRE Frankfurt Zeitung" urged nationality in Scottish Hospitala: ret
A Clinesswoman who went out Evans, the wharfinger on the Wing shopping pesterday was stupid, pough, little ago that it would be foolish their functions are entirely separate. Lok wharf, gave evidence. He stated to leave her basket on the pavement for Germany to re-establish Belgium One Committee, nder the chair-that on the 31st October, he received while she entered a shop to make before peace negotiations. Bel-manship of Mr. R. Sutherland, is in instructions from the office to go to some purchases. When she returned charge of the collection, sale of badges Wing Lok Wharf. He left the whari the basket was gone. She eventually giùm," it said, "will be a" uraful etc., on Heather Day, and the other, that day at 5 pm Everything was discovered a man carrying the basket. and necessary, concession to secure under the chairmanship of Mr. R. M. Feorrect when he lefty He received a She called a constable and had the the restitution of the German Dyer, is functioning on St. Andrew's telephonic message the next day with defendant arrested. colonies. This argues & confider ce Fair. In connection with each Comragard to the affair at the Cantor whart in Germany's ability to hold Belgiumittee there are numerous · sub-com- and went there to see Mr. Figueredo, which the dogg d perseverance of mitters, each perfecting some essenting who showed him the stores which be the British Army, and expecially detail of the great scheme, and are work had taken from the Woo Lee lighter and
ing with a will to make Heather Day & put into the wharf its
. successful
store. thrust
sure money raiser. resulting in the capture of the im-
was told that the stuff had It has been arranged that the sale of found under the bilge boards of the Woo portant strategic, region of Passchen-badges is to be completed in the mora Lee lighter. He sent for the two de- daele, must have rudely shakening, a start being made at 8 o'clock fendants and they could give no Magistracy this morning with being
was charged at the.
in It is a pretty safe prediation that After a procession about 10.30, a collec explanations as to why the transfer unlawful possession of a dagger, i.e by the time series pesce nogotiations:
tion will be made in the offices as lasts made." He then took them to Mr without a permit from the C.S.P. year. It is a matter of not a little Arnold (the Acting Secretary of the begin Germany will not have Belgium gratification to the Committee that many Company.) In reply to Mr Arnold's the 7th inst, on information received Inspector O'Sullivan stated that on VARIETY CONCERT be the to bargain with; and even if she ladies who are not of Scottish nationality question defendants said that it was the Police raided a house at 184 Third A MAC PIE PIERROT, TROPE had, it is already FEDNESDAY, 14th November, 1917, polier that the Colonies wrested for this work, which offer has been gladly stores when they were under the prefa Triad Society was to take place. bare voluntarily offered their service customary to effect, transfer of their Street, where a meeting of the members from Germany shall never be restored accepted. Still more helpers can be vious wharfinger. He, witness, knew They found twelve men in the room to her. Nor is it likely that the accommodated. The official badge-& was not so. Each lighter carried her and one of them was found to have a
It is tree that the good name of the Powers now at war with Germany true St. Andrew's cross with thistle own gear, it was not customary to keep dagger concealed on his person the war with Japan: bat says the Russian army suffered somewhat from will ever allow her to acquire any neatly adorned with silk ribbon-bas stores under the bilge boards.
Caps will be worn instead of helmets. When brought before Mr. Wood this Nippon Oyols Nipponjin, people were on and after 18th instant, from which atker colonial territory, since it is been decided upon and ordered, and it Mr Grist said had a preliminary ob morning, defendant pleaded guilty, ready to admit Russia as the strangest data belts will be worn in walking and anblushingly admitted by responsible is expected that the sale of these jection. What constituted a larceny stating that be brought the dagger prassessing an army as strong as that of belts always from that date
inilitary Power of Europe, at least dress. fficers will wear Sam Browns German writers that Germany's object souvenirs by the ladies will realize Larceny meant the stealing and taking solely for his self defence, as he had often Germany Mercover, it was gener
The City Hall away of goods belonging to anothor been threatened with bodily harm by that efficient financial readjustment and Company, No. 2 Platoon on 18th instanty
thought in the early stage of the war ALLOTMENT OF ELLE RANGE
Kenerally FROM SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS in acquiring colonies in the past has and Kowloon districts have been This case was not a larceny, because
King's Park Range is alluted to AM been military aggression at the mapped
certain street coolies,
inexhaustible resources of nature would out in collecting areas, the goods were never taken away,
A fine of $50 or three months' expense of neighbouring colonies. Each area has been entrusted to a bevy. They remained in the Company's labour was imposed.
is a danger which the of enthusiatic lady collectors, so that possession all the time. It. Peace Settlement must endeavour to there will be little chance of escaping useless to proceed with the eliminate for ever. We are led to attention. Of course it is understood, for, with the charge as it now stood it These reflections by a brief report of that no one will want to escape, but speech recently made by Professor that cach will do his or her "little bit Cargo remaining undelivered on SUN ALBRECHT LENCE, on his election for so worthy a cause DAY, 11th November at 5 r., will be Iandel as Consignse'a risk and expense. rector of Berlin University. He and delivery meant thon ha taken from the made a reference to the fact that Company's Godown.
Storage charges will be assessed on all the losses Germany had suffered Cargo remaining undelivered on THURS abroad are enormous. Property re- Fire tosurance whatever will be presenting in value three-trillions of
herby giran that a) N-MARINE-INSURANCE OFFICES
wid he CLOSED for the "Trans-ction of
Public Businere on MONDAY, the 12th
instant."
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By Order,
A. R. LOWE
Scary
Hongkong, Nov. 9, 1917.
0034
ROYAL ENGINEERS' THEATRE..
WELLINGTON BARKACKS
ww be held in the shove theatre on
febmmenring at 9 P.M.
Proceeds in aid of the PRISONERS. OF-WAR FUND.
$1.00.1
Reserved Seats
BOCKING AT OUTRIES.
Hongkong, Nov. 9, 1917.
TOTO KISEN EAISHA...
Vis SAN FRANCISCO AND
JAPAN FÖRTS.
HE Steamship THE
"SETYO MARU,”
ગો
The above named Steamer having arrived Consignees of Cargo are hereby notified and in their Bill of Lading for counter.
signature, and to take immediate delivery, of Cargo from alongside.
-DAY, 15th November at P.M.
BE 10 AM
After the 24th November, 1917.
Agent,
That
latest
settled
handsome sum
ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE JUDGE.
it
is
impossible to convict.
this morning, the defendant-was-se- When brought before the magistrate tenced to six weeks hard labour.
He been.
"A TRIAD MEETING PLACE
·RAIDED."
was
Mr. Shenton said he was quite pre- pared to contest the point. He referred to a case in which a man was convicted of larceny for stealing an article from men's pocket and putting it into another man's pocket.
LARCENY OF CLOTHING.
R. Wood this morning with the larceny A coolie was charged before ME J.
of a quantity of clothing, a silver wrist watch and a fountain pan from a Chinese clerk at Tai Hang Village, Causeway Bay...
"A Chinese
CRICKET
hard
The following will représen, the University in a League Match against the Navy on The Hosexong Cricket Club Ground on Saturday the 10th at 215
p.m.-
MUSENTRY PARADES. NCOs and men who have completel the Annual Musketry Course (General mittes British Red Cross Society and Musketry parades ordered for their $110413.01 Course or the Transpor: Workers Batta Remitted to the foins Finance Comlions) for this year need not attend Order of St. John of Jerusalem -
units, until further notice. £16,000 6 21 BLODT 1498
12/101 70.73 $110,41201
SIG100.
B. C. SANDFORD, Hon. Treasurer, - Hongkong, "Our Day Fund
KEYSTONE OF INTERNA-
TIONAL ARCH. FALLS
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A JAPANESE VIEW OF RUSSIA.
ANNUAL MOSTRY COURSE, The following is the result of Classi fication of a number of N.Cs and men of No. 7 Platoon, Company !-- Number exercised 14 Marksmen:"
·Ist Class Shots .... End
.
The avenges wers
Practi
Company Average
DRISS.
FARADES.
Nit
13 143
14 188
9,5
16.5
ILA
9.3
10-26
79.3
chers Battery.
30&m-Right Half Company at Bel-
3.39 pm.-Left Half Company at Bel- chers Battery." THURSDAY, 15th instant--
3.30 pm-Left Half Company (Gon numbers other than specialists), as Bel- chers Battery. FRIDAY, 10th inatan
7.30am Right Hall Company (Range. Takers Class and Gun numbers as detailed) at Belchers Battery.
5.30pm. Right Half Company (Layers and Settem Class only), nt Belchers
and Setters Class only), at Belchers 5.30 pm: Left Half Company (Layers Battery.
"Ordemtty Engineer Company hy Captain W. Russell.
3th to 16th instant. and Lyemun as per Rosters peated at Nightly E Manning at Bekchars Headquarters.
enable her to crush the Teutons, in con- from 10 am to 1 p.m. junction with the French. But the Russians have failed to come ap to the Orders for Artillery Company by Cap- Allied expectations and have met with tain . H. W. Armstrong, V.D. repeater reverses. Having lout Riga recently, they are going to remors the TUESDAY, 13th instant capital from Petrograd I to Moscow. That they have not been so strong as was expected is an immense profit to the Central Powers but a heavy loss to the 530,0.0. v. CIVIL SERVICE Allies. Other unexpected exigencia; however, that is the victory the League fixture to be played to-morrow Marse and the participation of America, et 3 p.m. on the 0.0.0. Ground The have paralysed the Teutous advantage following will represent the C.C.O and more than made good the Allied L.A. Rose, A. W. Grimmett, F. Thomps. There is no need for the Allies to , T. Thompson, W. Ffit. J. D. Noria be disappointed with the situation, but D. K.-Kharas, W. Grabner, W. W. Edit is of vital necessity for them to effect His Worship ordered the case towards, C. Sara and K. Basa.
A revision in their pre-arranged pro- ef ceed..
In the Summary Court, this morning, proceed, and after further evidence,
gramme.. No claims will be recognised after the marks, he said, was in Britishi hande Mr. W. E. &. Shenton asked his Lori-ordered both defendants to be dis
leading to important changes in the diplomatic relations of the
world, Gords have left the Stormer or Godowo,
irrespective of the W&T. All chafed and damaged Carge will be alone, and this, he added, is irreplaceship, Sir. William Rees Davies, K.C.,charged. landed into the Company's Godown, whereable. Germany must begin again Chief Justice, to adjourns, part beard
gradually on the ascendancy. At one time
Since Napoleon Russia had beer Battery they will be examined on 17th November, where she stood eighty years ago, case sine die for the purpose of arranging
the world aw keen rivalry between ber and England. That was the reason why No chains will be recognised if filed but if her losses wore compensated continue the hearing, that Judge have.
M. Jack, G. Hall, Cheah Toon Lock, J. C. England, giving up har honourable a date for Mr. Justice Gompertz to
A. E. Rumjaha (Capt.) G. R. Marlow France nud England came to a compro- R. A. Fonsoaby Fane, JD Wright, F and sent their troops to the Crimes. tor by large Colonial acquisitions,ing heard the first part of the case.
A. Redmond, O. K. Samy, W. Gittina,
J. Agui T. DAIGO,
it was the reason, later, why she need not be frightened by her
Thiry and G... Kwok, (Hon. Ecover) isulation, entered into an alliance with Mr. R. C. Faithfull, for the defendant, „Hongkong. Nov. 9, 1917. 223 outlook." But, if there are no objected to any further long, adjour
In the Far East, the Sino- Japanese war introduced, co-operation "colonial requisitions" for Germany,ment, stating that flis Lordship, the
between Russin, Germany and France what is to happen? Surely we Chief Judge, was quite competent to go
Among whom Russis should be regarder the most influential, no matter who can way that the decision of South on with the case if he so desired.
the est. England feared lest ber Me Shantpo: The Puisné Judge has Africa, Australia and New Zealand
interests in China should be jeopardised and wanted to go any length to faci regarding the German Colonies
expressed some very decided opinions on watch and the pen were in the pocket Orders Issued by Mr. F. C. Jenkin, India from foreign oppression Asror PARADES FOK has been made and endorsed by I cannot agree that your Lordshiped that the arms afternoon a friend of some of the evidence already beard, and of one of the jackets stolen. It happen
gards Germany and France, neither was. Classes
rating at Belchers.. is position to bave its own way at A pm on Tuesday and Thursday, the Secretary of State for the Colonies should go on with the hearing
inglehanded in this part of the world under tuff Eergts. Overlene and Par and both were inclined to lean po sons, R. Corp Day and nd Corporal HEMOS FOR TO-MORROW,
and is final So tr as the His Lordship: I do not wish to of the theft, med the defendant it in Orders of November 2nd and 3rd will Orient. Olti Bussin to provide, against The following are transferred for duty
the complainant who had already learned The test Emergency Call referred to Roasis Originally Frritury in the Norris, H.K.D.O
"who ·bout vent South Sea Islands are concerned take up a part heard case. 215 p.m.-Cricket-H.A.C.C.
concladed an ECC at Kowloon.
Alliance that decision is fully in accord with
Jardine's Bazaar. Defendant offered to be made during week commencing Tres her mortal enemy Germany, bat: in the 2.15 pm-Auction of Household with the views of Japan, and the has expressed nothing of the kind. The latter recognised as his friend's property carry out the duty for which they have many competed with the bait, with
Mr. Faithfull: The Fuise Judge sell him a fountain pen, which the day, Koveinber 13th. Those detailed for Far East their bonds were tightended by as Lord 0. 11. 1 Furniture, Bed Linen, Gramophones, Far East will offer absolutely no evidence of my client was taken in and had him arrested,
Sapper Jackson, from Belchers first and second shit Patrol duty will their common interests. Io Enrope Ger Lynn Cat-glass, etc. etc., at No." 23,
Bapper Xavier, from Orient Lyndhuras Terrace.
reached an understanding with Belchers. Chambers as be had to leave the next field for
been warned and will not attend the the two countries. Later the defeat of Orders for the Infantry Battalion will The case was adjourned Emergency Cal when made. Those Russia in the war with Japan induced be pablished to-morrow En large or small, by Gerninny. If been deposited with the Court as
day for India, and sum has already tomorrow.
answering the Emergency Call will do Germany to regind her real strength Germany has suffered enormous losses security for costs. It is tot fair that
so in Mutti,
with a suspicicus eye, but diplomney abroad by the war which the the case should have to stand over.
with Russia as its cental influence is Still in vogue, as is indicated by the deliberately provoked, she has only
Equipment Officers will see that those continuance of the Anglo-Japanese
THE TENYO MARU“ His Lordship: If Mr. Shenton insiste A Chinese marine bawker was charged to whom the US.P. decided to issue new Alliang. Once however, when it is hereelf to blame, and she must suffer Iranat dgroe to his request.
with the unlawful possession of 100 [hey of Winter Uniform will attend at once at unmistakably demonstrated that Russia AGROUND BUT NOT IN DANGER the consequences of her fully.
Mr. Shentono insist Your Pig iron, before Mr. Wood, this morning Mesary. Noord's Shop (Beaconsfield hemp freidable military strength, the Defendane pleaded not guilty, saving to whose Uniforms were noted, for will not fear ber. England will cease to
Arcade) to be measured for same and effect will be immediately reflected in With reference to the Lordship. I maintain that the Puisne
and diplomatic relations. Just as Japan that Le had bought the iron frhat a junkitoration will attend at once to have dread her, at least will find no cause to today, to the effect that the
have been circulating Judge did express very decided opinions.
the opinion their uniforme refitted.
and
(Continued on Pago 8.).
THE CALENDAR.
General Memoranda.
SUNDAY, NOV. 1
King of Italy's birthday (1688). Monday, Nov. 13- General Holiday.
TUESDAY, Nov. 13 :---
2 pm. Sale of Crown Land at PW.D. Warmsday, Nov. 14 |----
10.30 am-Auction of Silk Shawls
and Bedspreads at Mr. Geo. Laminato Sales Rooma 9.30pm-Auction of Furniture,
colonial aquisition
20, Chinese St., suddenly fainted in the so
Loluang, aged 31, living at Na
Aberdeen St. near Queen's College the night before last Wong Tax-hon of
Divi
happened to be
Mr. Faithfall. He did nothing of
Lordabip Mr. Shenton has de that the case must be contes continued
Pictures, Pianos etc, at Mess the St John Ambulance Brigade, R. C before the Paine Judg EDNESDAT, NOT, 31
Faminetion of Electrical Goods He
Ged P Lameneti Salos
Inspector Sim stated that the clothing was stolen from the house by means of a pole put through a window. The
A LAWFUL TRANSACTION
Inspector
after art gringaer to be discl
CHUAIN'S Cough:
rgest selling
to car What cough;
until
HONGKONG POLICE RESERYE.
D.S.F. (B)
RMERGENCY, CALL
WINTER UNIFORM
Flook
OFFICES NEXT FOR DUIT. Pelchers, Captain Russell O, if D.EL. Lyremun, 2nd Liant, Hill.
è lonecutter. 2nd Lieut Marloy.
ms for Bigh YTRUCTION:
FRANPERRY.
fear danger from her Heretofore France Mary is on the rook
hase rested content with her alliance
with Busur, bot she will be fowed to passengers and think otherwise, now that Russia has we disappointed herANA
Mana
And
Feem to
the Colon
the
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