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The China Mail.
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, July 13, 1919.
THE CHINA MAIL.
icana already in France, with millions ក្នុងព lollow the destruction of a more formidable Bastille than the people of Paris stormed and demolished on July 14, 1789, is assured and brought perceptibly
THE SUPREME COURT.
A BUILDING CONTRACTORS'
'DISPUTE
Jodgment was delivered in Cham- neurer, with_sach_n_Cesces will be this morning by Will ensure in Presiden: WILSON's words Fees Davies, R.C., Obief Justice, j that the world shall be made safe the case in which one Chak Ho Ting. for democracy and give wider building owner, asked for a decis freedom of growth throughout the sien of the Court as to whether, a world for the great principles of cladny brought’against him shouki not
THE GENERAL MILITARY SERVICE TRIBUNAL,
MONDAY'S AGENDA.
3,80p-The Hongkong University,
Medically fit-
- F. A. Endmond, K. Brayshay, ' FT. G. Earle.
H. Digby.
G. E. Marley.
J. D. Wright,
The following mes of military age
SATURDAY, JULY 13-1918,
THE LATE SIR ROBERT.
BREDON.
The late Sir Robert Bredon, who died at Peking on July 3rd after long and vexatious illness, ise 79-years- of age. He was born in Portadown, Ireland and was educated at the Royal
time he
इ
HOW DOLLARS MAY BE MADE
WHY YOU SHOULD INVEST IN WAR LOAN NOW,
Savings Association are inning the The Hongkong and South China War following circalar:
"Liberts, Equalité, Fraternite on which he decided by arbitration of the from the Unirstaity Bave been rejected oxaminations, was appointed to the 9th vantageons the present time is to buy
Democracy, must be tounded.
NEWS OF THE DAY
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
architect concerned
In the original action. Ho To Sang, trading as Ho Kin Tuk, building contractor, claimed from Chak Hok Ting, building owner, on a contmpt dated December 1, 1918, the shor of $30,702 being balance lue for work done and materials
11
and desire to assist in every way Although ane may be fall of patriotism School, Dungannon, and at Trinity Collage, Dublin. For
possible the prosecution of the War, it practised medicine. in Ireland and_ic.
is only human to look for some personal 1857, after passing the army medical Have you ever considered how ad-
atvantage before making an investment":
Regiment. He retired from the dry War Loan? arvios, in 1873, coming then to Chins to join the Chinese Maritime Customs possibilities of actually making dollars, The table set out below will show the service in a medical capacity. Hie at the same time serving a good rate of`` brother in-law, Sir Robert Hart, was then interest, saving money that you might Inspector General of Customs, Sir Robest otherwise spend and assisting to win › Bredon advanced rapidly in the service the War. and as a Commissioner he served in Hau-
An investment of one hundred dollars The following man from this fro hai. In 1898 he was appointed. Deputy 3/3 to the dallas and to-morrow the kow, Canton, Niugpo, Chefoo and ShaDR (Hongkong currency) at exchange of
as unßt for service-I. Day, W. Brown, W. PC. Trafford, C. A. Middleton Smith, W. T. Hinton, A. G. Warren J, W. Faulkner.
(on leave F. M. H. Holman) 3.43 pm-Mesars. J. T. Shera & Co.
Medically fit
LS. Rapley
supplied. Plaintiff also claims has been rejected as unit for service-Inspector General, and in 1908, on the The Manila Observatory last night rests. The plaintiff inertno's J. A Pearson. reported Typhoon in about 113 by contract degrees Long E. and 19 degrees Lat!), N. direction unknown.
Ma
His Excellency the Governor bas appointed Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher to act as bis Private Secretary, in addition to his other duties, during the absence on leave of Mr. Fonsonby Fine.
connection
to level ground merelt fourteen houses for the defendant. The plaintiff pro eeded to carry out the work and supplied material in therewith, in Felry 13. 1918. when the defendant, put an end to the contract, in, writing, thereby preventing the plaintif Fron, carry. out the said contract and build ing the shid horse
A new regulation made by the Governor.in Council, under the Licensing Ordinance rends-Every money changer The defendant askel for a stay of shall exhibit in a conspiccions place on
the proceedings pending the decisior. the premises where his business na money changer is carried on every of the Court as to whether the mat. notice regarding the currency of theter should or should not be decided Colony which may have been sent to by arbitration by the urchitect. him by the Colonial Treasurer or the His Lordship gave decision this Secretary for Chinese Affairs.
morising, as follows:
י
medis peuliar by the person designated as attend the arbitrator being an agent of one
·4.00
dollar fell to
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departure of Sir Robert Hart was appointed Acting Inspector General, a 2 your $100 wouki be worth $109:63 p.t-exas. Sheran, Tower if Co.. post he held until his retirement in 3/1
Medically -
1909, when Sir Frangis Aglen assumed the post Since his retirement, Sir91 Robert has continued to live in Peking. Sir Robert leaves a widow and one daughter, Mrs. C. H. Laur wife of Mr. C-H. Laura of the Salt Gabelle.
R. D.. Wilks.
J. H. Dennithorne. The following men from this firm have been rejected as it for service:-F. J. Statter, W. W. Fleming, T. Leeman, A. H. West, FW.G, Clark H. I Stainfeld.
4.15 p.m.-The Central Agency, D.
Medically Et:-
J. Rodger. The following men from this firm have been rejseted, as
unfit for services. S. Nicholson, C. Wallace, C. Veinnes
4.30 p.m.-Holler & Ca
Medically fit:-
S. T.. Williamson, IT. W. Lucea
The following man from this firm has been rejected as unfit for service-E Hobbs.
'ENROLLED."
2/10
279
103.40
103.$3
F1.42
P14.70.
18.18
121.87
125.80
130,00
134.48
139.28
144.44
17
750.00
156,00
A BANDMANN ACTION.
At the Calcutta High Court o
Sir Robert was decorated by many 2/6 Countries. He received the Civil Rank 2/5 of the third class of China, 1879; Officer of the Legion of Honour, of 2/3 Franes, 1978: Double, Dragon, 3rd Division, 1st class, of China: Knight 2/1 Commander of the second class of the Order of St. Olaf of Norway, 1894 yield in each ease ten times the above One thousand dollars invested will CM.G. Great Britain, 1903; Order of figures. Double Dragon, 3rd Division, China, 1902; the Sacred Treasure, 2nd class, of Japan; Double Dragon, 2nd class 2nd Division, China, 1904; Civil Rank, 2nd class of China, 1904 Owier of the Crown, 2nd class with Star, of Prussis," 1904;) Knight Commander of 1st class of Order of St. Olaf of Norway, 1908;June before Justice Choudhuri, the Brevet Title of Pur Cheng-Sau of China, uit instituted by Maurice E Basdmáa 1908; War Mel and Clap Defense against Miss Tommy Sturlee, a of Legation, 1902; FRCS, London, thaatrical artiste, to restrain her from
leaving Bandman's Company and taking up service elsewhere (a Caleatta paper states that the young lady had joined mercantile firm in that city) during the The funeral of the late Sir Robertpendency of her agreement, came to air Breton took place at quarter past six abrupt termination. During the hearing on the evening of the 4th inst. at the of the case the defendant filed two British Cemetery outside the Hsi-Pien medical certificates proving
1905.
THE FUNERAL "Putnam Weale" contributes to the Shanghai Gazelle the following account of the faneral
FRANCE'S DAY
To-onnow, for the fourth time since
His Lordship sail that this was Le Journal de Peking bus cous "introns by the defendant for a stay the war began. "France will keep her National Festival, and all the man betors, and be threatened
danipaigas against the of proceedings pendingu veferenc nations associated with her is the publish the names of all the Allies contract on which the action m
to arbitration as provided by the momentous struggle for the preserva-wet in Peking making use of hrought. This class of contract was tion of the freedom of the world their services, unless they will rejoice to participate with the ately einge their medical indomitable French nation in the fants. celebration, for each nation in the Alliance feels it to be ever more nearly theirown. The occasion directs our attention especially to the great sacrifices Franca has made in defence not only her own liberties was given a military funeral at bnt the liberties of the whole Bubbling Well Cemetery. The de- is weking to disturb the domestic from the date of publication of the early a hundred attended to pa Plaintiff offered to pay her expenses for
cewed, who-use tomoninty in it forune which he wasra party to set.List, be deemed to have been in world. It has been rightly. and British Anay, joined the Cusipos ting up. The points in dispute, it rolled in, nu to belong to, the of transportation necessitated a British going and staying at a sanatorium ju
service about the years ago.
Appeared, froth the affidavits of both. f General Miltary Service Force of the cofin, over which was draped or if she liked to pay her passage back.
first onrush
Mr. John Mennell, a nienaber Laf the Custons Co., Shaoglui Volun- Peer Corps, died on Saturday fast
For the parties. Two things weit
clon clear: on, that the Court had full discretion in the matter and, second.. that the onus was on the plaintiff to 1
that the dispute ought not to be referred to arbitration. That was chiviously the case, as the plaintiff
were
The
THE FIRST LIST.
her bad
Men. Owing to the inaccessibility of this burial ground, which is four miles state of health and racemmending her from the Legation Quarter four miles
to a sanatorium at once. On behalf of almost, impassable road outside the City Mr. Bandman, it was stated that plaintif gates, the attendance was limited to was satisfied that it would not be right... men friends of the deceased of rhom that defenciant should go on acting..
The difficulties
The following notice is published the inzette to-day ever the signature of the Colonial Secretary: The following persons shall, as
their last respects.
#
George Froderick Tomer. Allister MacDonald. Alan Colville Johnstone. George Edward Goldsborough. Vivian Findlay Smith. Thornus Henry Matthewman." Dated the 12th day of July, 1918
feld-service tonga being used to conver India during the period of the contract
Union Jack. Mr. Beilby Alston,
MCOT
THI
that to France-sided gallantly by Belgium and the amall British Expeditionary Force-belongs the A Northern contemporary states sides, were the proper laying of Hongkoil! :---. (338 glory of having withstood the that with the decision of the Chip foundations and other neglect. The the German, Steamship Company to estab- plaintiff alleges that he did this works hordes, and ot;, for the greater part Manila as its terminus in the in accordance "with the plans und of two year, the main weight of Fast, offices will be opelbed there any directions of the alchitect. their pressure.Had she flinched the Robe offre will be glowed. Mr. defendant replied that certain altern- or faltered tree civilisation might. P. Williams, who has been in the tons in the work rendered have perished. In deleading her
offer since March, will be in obarge necessary solely through neglect by soil she lefended the fairest hopes
at Marila.
plaintiff to comply with the Publie (396
of humanity." That is more clearly
Henith and Buildings Ordinance. and more widely recognised to-day fermany, in Shantufig work was frequently inspected by the The plaintiff alleges that the building than ever it was. By ber stedfaattitions are proceeding to concede architect. Other neglect was also
marvellous resilience to Japan the right to build a railway cited int conection with the work. CHINA MAIL the gained time for the British from Tiru to Shantel.
democracies, and later for the great amount is twenty million yen in enves decided in England, said that before Mr. J. E. Wood this inning
Hi Lordship, after quoting three
An elderly Chinese was charged American democracy to rally to her stem of twenty pallion marks is THE WEEKLY EDITION OF THE id, and on the occasion of her provided in the original Gennan be considered those" vasca could be with being in, unlawful possession at gintlemen acted as pall-bearera; Donhe parchasers willing to put up a good ·
HONGKONG.
Telephone No. 1833.
OVERLAND
CHINA MA CIA'.
CONTAINS--ALL THE-NEWS-
OF THE WEEK..
Bess
and
On the chair that Japan soc
national fete day they rejoice in the greciment
...
B
The
THE MAGISTRACY.
NOT A DANGEROUS
CHARACTER.
Councillor of the British Legation, had to England and pay her costs of the charge of the general arrangements, and suit. The defendant urged that the. Sergeant Pearson acted as personal suit should be dismissed with costs
the cortège.
which was done... Sir John Jordan, who seted is chief mourner, supported Madama LAUTO; Sir Robert's daughter, who accompanied by Miss Cari, & relative of
THE GERMAN CLUB AT KOBE. the deceased. There were also prasent the Representatives of a larga dumber of the Powers, among whom we noticed We reported some time ago the sala the Spanish Minister, the Dutch of the Club Concordia, Kobe, to Mr. Minister, the Russian Minister, the Kuhara Fasanostke, the well known Belgian Minister, members of the Copper King of Japan (not to speak ef French, American and other Legations his various other sources of wealth). Sir Francis Aglen and practically the Official sanction of this sale hus Dow entine Customs Establishment in Peking bean given. It is stated that the Club attended, aa did also representatives has in its library a valuable collection of Funeral Service and the following sight unobtainable there are plenty of wouki- of the Shui Wa Chu. Bishop Norris, technical works on all sorts of subjecte, head of the Anglican Mission, read the and that as these books are now almost
Luis Pastor, Sir Francis Aglen, Dr. prica... The members of the Club, Teoney, Mr. Maze (Commissioner of however, do not wish to sell, but latead A lukeng aid the dagger was Caitoms, Tientsin, a relative), Mr. to transfer the library, together with a found concealed in defendant's lug Bowra, Mr. Mayer, Mr. Frodsham and portrait of the Kaiser, to Mesare
fe as
he was boarding the Hoi Mr. Lenox-Simpson. A great number Oestmann's premises as soon as official of wreaths and oral tribute filling a permission is granted to do so-Japan Defendant, admitted the owner some from diftart friends in Shanghai
large carriage, accompanied the cortège, Chronicle, e
it long ago while in Americu
Thepector Browne said the defen- rant arrived in the Colony only recently, from America. He had no reason to believe the man was dangerous character.
A. dugger.
ing
taken as authorities in favour of re- proud privilege of fighting aide by side. An iterport tennis untek was He was entisfied that in this case the using, u stay of the present_action. with her for all that free men played in Shanghat can Monday, the architect could not impartially deni hold saerad. The struggle bas been players hong Mr. L. Pachiry of with the dispute. The surminous is severe, especially since the collapse Hankow and Mr. H. Toussaint of dismissed. The defendant is, how. PRICE 28 tta. (cash), per Capy, of Russia, but to-day there is no shanghai, The anatéli attractel one ever, justified in asking for the dee. ship of the dagger and said he, had and elsewhere who had barely time to
doubt among the Allies of the of the largess attendances of aperta. son of the Court on the point, and result. When the extent of the toms thut had
ever, assembled in sets will be the costs in the clause. recoil under the tremendous move Shanghai to witness a tennis match, of the Germans in April and May charge for admission was made in became. great and dangerous, that fald of War Funds. Mr. Purbury Grand Old Man of France, M. gained the first two arts, 6-2, 6-3. THE MILITARY SITUATION IN CLEMENCEAU, the Prime Miniater, Mr. Toussaint took the third set, expressed the spirit of France in-1. The final set was carried to there few, memorable and inspiring the twelfth gune, and was won 7-
by Purbury.
THE 'CHINA MAIL.'
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Correspondente mát forward mamon and address with any communica tion add: canst to the Editor, not necessarily
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All matter for publication should be ritten or ans side of the paper only.
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sentences:
"The Army is better than anything! we could have expected. Men munt
With reference to a notification bava faith and die for their ideal if published in the Casette of the ath they wish to give us vistory. We have
night and
HAINAN.
TROOPS IN REVOLT
become cognisant of the death. A and. Stewards of the Shaughai Race has been made to the Public Traffic touching tribute was from the Chairman The following further addition Club, of which institution Sir Robert in Tears past had been a prominent Regulations for the Port of Hongkong spirit
pablished in the Gazelle of 3rd August, A heavy storm was brooding over the 1914-At the end of section (e) of Part landscape when Bishop Norris commen. I insert the following "(vii), When a His Worship discharged the deced reading the impressive service for South-Westerly gale is blowing and the fendant onloring the confiscation the dagger.
of
the lead, and the rain had commenced
to come down as the coffin was lowered! Chief Examining Officer finds that it is to its last resting place. Fortunately, impossible to board ships using the the atorm did not really burst ontil the Western Entrance in the proper. Ex- ceremony was over. The dark, heavy amination Anchorage, vessala are to be
NO LICENSE FOR REVOLVER. clouds seemed to reflect the genuine Our Hoihow correspondent writes:
sorrow which all present experienced examined under the lee of Grear island" Sires us last report of the con:
Azather Chinese who recently old men and young feeling deeply and Rata of sabrediption to “China Mall, ae per annum; per quarter and per men-yielded ground, much more ground than July. 1018, the following additional ditions in Hainan there have been "rived from Caml, was charged sincerely the passing of a valued and A grant of $60,000 it is an
rie could have wished. There are men regulations governing the entance Thinty-seventh Regiment troops at further developments. After the we "pro rata.
with being in unlawful possession of in country side that he knows well,
loved figure. Sir Robert, however, ties nounces has bựn The Chins Mall' is delivered free to blood. I know some who accomplished of vessels into Manile Hay and their Kachek had revolted from General
who paid for this retreat with their
made by d revolver,
Nearly half-century has passed since Rockefeller Foundation to the abarberu in Hongkong and Kowloon,
Postage is Charged at the rate of fifty were surrounded in a wood all
acts of heroism like those Brotors who departure therefrom are published for Lang, the Thirty-sixth Regiment i been pulled to pieces and concelled gateway as a very young man in the College, half being, towards the cost,
A lukong said the revolver had a first rude through the race course trustees of the Fukien Christian sats per month.
who text day sent a message by carrier | general information:- Verucls will the interior from the weet const uiso Orders for axir copies of the Ons pigeon: "You may come and find us be permitted to leave Manila Bay Maz should be sent as soon as possible as we shall hold out half a day yet by the North Channel without re
early seventies; and if now he has been gathered to the great majority at the of science building and lull for- the supply is limited. Cash 10 cte., Credit (Loud cheers). These men make the
tavoited, and General Lungs sol- Leladant ad he bought the end of long and trying illness which, ita equipment, upon condition that Fatherland. They continue it, prolong striction as to time, but at a speed diers who had been sent to the East volver in Canarin where he had and proper that he should rest, beneath
he bore most manfully, it is only meet the trustees contribute before Decern Bate of subscription to the "Ovarlend it-that Fatherland without which no not exceeding "five knots. Chaises Biali" is $12 per auuum; postage ideal, for a history which is foremost Buy being a closed port by Prea. The
reform is possible. They die for a
Subit Were in part withdrawn to attack been working for over 16 years. He friendly soil where many of the best ber 31, 1019, $10,000 additional to-
intended taking it with him to the years of his life were spent
wards the constpletion of the science We also hear that the revolting A fine of $200 was imposed. The
country!!
building, $80,000 for residence, and 58,000 towards the quipient of the revolver was confiscated
science building. A régaris Dicin tomance, there sa granted $10,000
20 cts., per copy.
41 per annum sxtra. Bingle copies twenty among the histories of civilised people.
ro costs oschi
&
Alterations and additions to Advertise. They am calm and confident, determined dential Proclumation, no vessels, menta on Page 2, 8, 3, and 7 should to hold on to the end in this hard battle.excepting certain specified ones, ure troops have received reinforcements be weak to the (floe, No. Wyndham couplish their task.
The people of Erance will acr test, not later than 11 80 am
Those who have permitted to enter.
4. Alterations and addition to Advertisefallen have not fallen in vain, since they
abs on pages 1,4, 5 and 9 should be havde French history great. It
no later than I p..
remains for the living to complete the magnificent work of the dead. “
Mes Advertisements should be sent in
:2
On the fourth celebration of
Foruenients and Subscriptions which their national
fete day since
atized until equaterminded.”
OBAMP_COLICË
from Pakhui and that other Canon- ese troops to the number of 4,000 are expected. One of their officers is reported as saying that this time it is to be a fight to the finish with need of suffering from cramps in General Lung's forces. the toroch, or intestinal pains. Chamberlain's Colis, Cholers and Diar. We are now having very hot
nowing very
xiety
iu a ten-ceddy.
ASSAULTED WITH A BRICK.
DONT NEGLECT YOUR
· FAMILY.. [17HEN you fail to provide your
family with a battle of Chamber per year for five years towards the A coolie pleaded not guilty, whenRemedy at this season of the year, you dition that the trustees conte
Jain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarrheza salazios coolie, before Mr. J. R. Wood this is sure to be prevalent and it is too 80,000 per year for the seine charged with," assaulting another are neglecting them, a bowel complaint morning, tuy
dangerous malady to be trifod with, pose; $2.700 per annum for It was stated that the defendant children in the family. A dose or two years
This is especially true if there ar
Inties of
nojardered to a fixed period will be the war began the. French people rhes. Remedy nover fails to relieve the weather tempered by afternoon slow-knocked the compininant down and of this remedy will place the trouble. Chinese, instructora, $10,000 pe
;,":,
Telegraphia Addrom Mam Hongkong. have the great satisfaction of feeling most severe cases. Ces it today, there Cada: A,B,C. 5th Edition
that with, the aver-increasing help of attack come on
Telephone No. 72.
THEOREMA GARA MEND
will be no time to send for it after them To have military
For axle by all
the British and with a million Amer. Chemists and Storekeupura, well is not enjoyable.
thien lut him with a brick
His Worship sentenced the defen dunt to, woven days hard labour
within control and perhaps say life.
for at least a doctor bill. For sale by anmuurn, for general maintenance ar
All Chemists and Storekeeper
penses of the science departments