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SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1919.
CHILIAN GIRL AND
ALLEGED KIDNAPPERS.
Mr. M. K. Lo appeared to defend two Chinese women who were charged before Mr. R. E. Lindsell
THE BOLSHEVIK MENACE.
OUT FOR A WORLD-WIDE REVOLUTION.
The "Daily Chronicle" Special Correspondent in Russia, writes:-
The war with Germany is over and the Russian problem remains unsolved.
THE CHINA MAIL.
VIEWS OF A LEADING
GERMAN LIBERAL,
A correspondent of Politiken recently had a remarkable interview with Theodor Wolff, editor of the Liberal Berlin Tageblatt, says correspondent in a telegram from this morning with kidnapping a girl
Copenhagen on December 22. He It was stated that the girl was a
found the offices of the paper guarded Chilian subject in a way. Her
Our military action in Russia, by Red Guard sentinels. mother was Chilean and her father whether because of divided counsels
"Germany's future lies in the was a Spaniard. The evidence show or because we were unable to spare hands of the Entente," declared, Herr ed that on the Eighth moon of last from the Western front the requisite
Wolff::
We rely on President year, the first defendant who was number of troops, has been feeble Wilson. Had we thought that we a relative of the child's mother and ineffective; we have raised should be given over to brutal might brought the
girl to Hongkong among dar Russian friends bright we would have taken other steps. on the pretext of finding work hopes that have been cruelly disur front was unbroken." for her. The girl was kept in appointed. Even at the moment of
"Could Germany afford to wait?" certain house and later sold her to victory, when the armistice had asked the correspondent, the second defendant, who was a freed our hands, we failed to take well-to-do Chinese woman in the advantage of our new opportunities Colony who had kept her for, two in Russia. months.
We
would have been better if we had Possibly," said Herr Wolff, "it chosen slower tactics and broken the dreadful truth to the soldier ridden people by degrees, so avoiding “a national crisis of nerves.
Instead of raising a barrier to A remand having been agreed to, Bolshevik aggression in the Baltic the question of bail arose. Mr. Lo provinces and the Ukraine, said the second defendant, was a allowed Trotsky's Red Army to
"Germany committed great mis- well-known person. She had large advance towards Rewal and Riga on takes in letting herself be infected leasehold properties in the Co-the heels of the crumbling and re- with Pan-Germanism and underval lony, and was not likely to run treating German troops, while in the uing other countries. Although away. As regards the first de south of Russia, though Entente the German and Austrian Govern fendant; she was a newcomer into warships occupied the Black Sea ments bear responsibility for the the Colony and could not find sub- | ports, we looked on-helplessly, war, other lands also bear an enor stantial bail. The charge as it at shall I say?-at the spectacle of mous responsibility. The chauvinism present stood was indefinite, and he Ukranian extremists, in loose alliance hoped his Worship would not require with Bolshevik bands and demoralised heavy bail.
German soldiery, renewing "the her: rors of brigandage and primitive civil war throughout the grainland of European. Russia.
At this stage of the proceedings Mr. F. W. Bowley came into the Court and informed his Worship that the Consul for Chili had asked him to help in the matter.
of the Paris Fress under M. Poincare's regime and France's attempts to force Russia to build strategic Polish rail- ways established a fateful position, and forced the Berlin Government to agree to the Austrian plans. We must pay for the acts of the U-boats and the breach of Belgian neutrality: but we have now overthrown the old
What are the chances of an early
Meanwhile Russian conditions are being, reproduced in Germany. No The Chilean Consul then appeared one who, with the experience of the in the Court. He said that in his watched during the last few weeks
Russian Revolution in mind, has regime." opinion no bail should be granted. the development of the German Re-Peace Mr. Lo interrupted him by saying volution could fail to see that Ger "We had hoped that the Entente that the Consul should not influence many was advancing with swift would agree to a preliminary peace the Court in the question of buil. strides towards Bolshevism. And which could be confirmed by the Na- Bail was finally fixed at $500 and sooner even than might have been tional Assembly: Their refusal is $250 for the two defendants re-expected, Liebknecht has gained tuning Germany into a Bolshevik spectively.
A MAGISTERIAL LIBEL.
A Chinese thief was before him to-day for stealing two pots of opium. It was explained that the man substituted two empty pofs, using a handkerchief for cover.
The Magistrate: "I see. A sort of Malini business. Four weeks.
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enough power over the armed mob that now makes German politics to make Ebert's position almost uniten-
able.
Inse
hothouse, and the result will be a Bolshevik Europe. If the Entente are sensible they will give us a quick and reasonable peace. We are prepared to
Alsace-Lorraine, same colonies, and the purely Polish part of Poland, but there are limits. No one must dare to touch the western bank of the Rhine or Danzig.
"That would cause Germany to rise as one man," continued Herr Wolf "I am not a Nationalist, but in that case I should conclude that nothing was left but to make war again, even if we had no weapon but poison gas,"
KRUPPS AND PEACE,
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TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY .
CONCERN.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the ERITISH TRADERS IN- SURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. intends at an early data to apply to the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL of Hougtong for a Bill for power to con Tort its silver Capital into gold.
A copy of the propoisd Bill can be inspected at the Offices of the under- signed.
Dated this 5th day of March 1919.
DEACON, LOOKER,
DEACON & HARSTON, Solicitors.for,
THE BRITISH TRADERS INSURANCE Co., LTD. Hongkong, March 8, 1919.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS
THE Undersigned havo received in
structions to sell by Public Koup (FOR ACCOUNT OF CHR CONCERNAD”,
оп
THURSDAY,
March 13, 1919, at 10.30 am, si their Salet Rooms, No. 8, Des Vœux
Road, Corner of Tee House Streat, Several cases Australian Cheese. A number of cases Australian Jam (new Stock)
And
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Thirty Barrals Faint oil "each 421 gallocz.
FREUS-Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneer,
Hongkong March & 1919.
(for account of the concerned)
SATURDAY, March 15, 1919, at 10.30 am, it their Eales Rooms, No. 8, Des
Voeux Road, Corner of
ice Houre Strock
A LARGE QUANTITY OF Very Choice Chocolates, assorted
Sweet meats, &c., &o.
OF THE BEST QUALITY To be sold in lots to suit purchasers, Comprising:-
•
Chocolates of the following woll. known branda: Connoisseur, Boudoir, Fancies, Duchess, Regal, Opera, Special Princess, Gala Selection, Kings, Special Queens, Sovereign,
Supposing Liebknecht docs. succeed in establishing Bolshevik rule in a paralysed Germany, then with Lieb- krecht master or Berlin, with Trotsky's Red Army advancing Mr. Lindsell, the Magistrate, seems swiftly to the German frontier, what to us to have laid himself open to an is there to prevent an alliance be action for libel by Malini thetween Moscow and Berlin for the magician..
purpose of promoting a world revol ution? In the present chaotic state of Central Europe the flame might rapidly spread from the Baltic to the Adriatic. The small nationalities who have just gained their indepen- dence would be overwhelmed, and the Allies, deliberating in Paris "over questions of territorial re-adjustment and the League of Nations, would
The balance-shee: just issued by find themselves faced with a new the F. Krupp Company, Essen, shows and more terrible danger to the peace amounting to £247,000, as against a large fall in net profits, these of the world.
It is time to throw aside all illu£2,048,000 last year. The gross pro- sions. That danger is vividly pre £4,980,000, and it has been consider. fits amount to £2,260,000, as against With victory barely ed advisable to write off £2,000.000g just recently arrived. achieved, we are on the brink of a for contingent war losses. No divi- great disaster, which menaces the very existence of civilisation. And dend is being paid. Stecks,consisting yet at this very moment the cry is chiefly of unfinished war material, raised in England,Hands of Rus-are valued at $37,500,000 Stocks in sia," and attempts are being made the 1914 balance-sheet were valued at £7,400,000. The present capital
The thief asked to be fined. The Magistrate: You go to prison
for four weeks.
Mr. Malini will not cavil. It was. after all, a good free advt for him..
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.
sent now.
Dr. Ozorio's election to the Santo represent Bolshevik rule as some of the concern is £12,500,000, and is itary Board is gazetted.
thing comparatively innocuous if not even desirable
The appointment of the Hon. Mr, H. E. Pollock as Attorney-General during the absence of Mr. Kemp is also recorded.
held almost exclusively by members; creased from £9,000,000 to the pre of the Krupp family. It was in
sent amount at the end of 1914.
sc. &c. fo.
Milk Tablet, Turkish Delight, Butter Scotch, Russian Toffee,
These goods are perfectly fresh bay-
"On view day of sale.
Torma Cash,
HUGHES & ROCOU.
Auctionsers. Hongkong, March 8, 1919.
NOTICE.
G.
&
MESSES, W.
PHREYS
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT.
HONGKONG HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY.
h.
ANNUAL SHOW OF
FLOWERS & VEGETABLES will be held in the BOTANIC GARDENS
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THURSDAY.
13th March at 8 r.m. to 8 z.m. ADMISSION. #1---
(children half price) Vas. Quasir will present the prises at 6 px.. FRIDAY
14th March st i F. to 6 P.X. ~
ADMISSION 30 cents.
The BAND of the 18th Infantry will play on both afternoons.
TEA will be obtainable on the.Ground.
H. B. L. DOWBIGGIN,
Hon. Secretary.
Hangkong, March 8, 1919.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
THE Undaraigued has received inskrun- tions to sell by Public Aucilan,
01
TUESDAY, March 11, 1919. commencing at 11 am. this Sales Rocm, Daddell Streat, 10 Bales "Antique” Paper 17"x 38.”
50 lbs. to reAM.
On view now,
Terms: Cash on delivery.
Wore
QEO.. F. LAMMERT, Auctioneer.
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THURSDAY, March 13, 1919,
commencing at 11 am.
at the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Godowa Co's No. 26, godown, (Kowloon)
(For account of the concerned)
170 bundles 3" 16/18 Round Steel
Bars.
180 bundles " 18'20' Round Steel
Bars. ..
1929 pieces 4" x 18720′ Bound Steel
Bars,
583 pieces 1" x 18"20 Hound Steel
Ears.
On view now.
→→ Terms :-Cash on delivery.
GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer. Hobglong, March 8, 1919.
TOTO KISEN HAISHA.
FROM SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS Via SAN FRANCISCO, HONOLULU, AND JAPAN PORTS.
HE Stesmalag,
THE
"ANYO MARU.” The above-Damed Steamer having arrived, Conaigueen of Carge are hereby notified to send in their Bills of Lading for contar-signature, and to take immediabe delivery from alongside.
Cargo remaining undelivered on 11th March 1919, at 5'r.m, will be landed at Consignee's risk and expense, and delivery HUM-must then be taken from the Company's
Godowa
CO.,
Storage charges will be assessed on all Cargo remaining undelivered on 15th
from Switzerland, where I had been I was amazed when I returned
watching the appalling debacle in Central and Eastern Europe, to see
At: a meeting of foremen and in how many quarters in England apprentices of the firm, just held in Bolshevism, had found defenders or that under peace conditions it would Shameen, Canton, bave this day March 1919, at 5 P.M. Bolshevism, or, at any rate, Russian Essen, it was stated that they had been informed by the management apologists. There is some fatal mis. understanding here which must be probably be impossible to employ cleared up. are If I could speak to the defenders Messrs. F. B. L. Bowley, H. J. Gedge, of Bolshevism or to those who for
There is a notice providing for the removal of certain graves on Crown Land at Kai Lung Wan.
Five additions to the Commitee on the Peace Celebration
.
more than 10,000 to 12,000 work been appointed AGENTS for people, as against about 40,000
before the war, and very considerably the sale and distribution of more during it. Regular production
F. Maitland, and the Revs. T. Wany other reason cry "Hands off of any kind would be quite out of the CHINA MAIL" in Can Pearce and J. Kirk Maconachie.
Russia," this is what I should like to say. You argue that we have no the question for a long time to come.
The usual returns of Bank Notes right to interfere in the internal and as the occupation of Essen by ton and the surrounding dis circulating show that during February affairs of another country, that we the Allied troops was considered by tricts. the Chartered had $9,733,386 worth must not attack a Socialist Govern- no meins unlikely, it was impossible of paper out, the Hongkong and ment, that we can afford to look on to make any forecast as to the future Shanghai $26,175,679, and the Mer-and watch this "interesting experi- course of the undertaking. "cantile $1,154,094, Specie reserves ment"
as usual.
There are three sales of Crown Land coming off during the month.
But we have no choice in the mat.
ter. we do not eradicate Bolshe- There are others again who protest viam, Bolshevism will overwhelm us. against attack on Russian'
Bolshevism is not a local Russian Bolshevism on the ground that such
effected.
No Fire Insuranos whatever will be
No claime will be recognised after the Goods bare left the Steamer or Godown, they will be examined on 17th March 1910, All chafed and damaged Cargo will be landed into the Company's Godawn, where
at. 10 AM
He Claim will be recoqufard. If fled After the 22nd March 1919.
T. DAIGO,
Manager, Hongkong, March 5, 1919
March 1. 1919.
TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
experiment in tame Pacifist Socialisman stack is dictated by capitalist A LEADING MERCHANT IN HONGKONG
It is no Icaria or Oneida. It is essen- Finterests. tially international, aggressive, im- If Allied action in Russia were
BANK OF EAST ASIA, LTD Ferialist even. It is out for a world dictated merely by reactionary capi
revolution, for the explosion of the talist interests I, for my part, would whole present form of civilisation nct raise a finger to support it. But Russia is being used simply as a it is just because I am convinced that This Bank is holding its statutory jumping-off ground for this particular the spread of Bolshevism in itself a meeting this afternoon. The shares Purpose. The Bolshevik leaders care gross tyranny would lead in the not one scrap for Russia in itself, long run to the triumph of a bitter have all been paid up. 20,000 of By violence they have taken posses and cruel reaction that I urge the $100, and $12,883 has been spent sion of the resources of Russia in speedy liberation of Russian from on furniture, etc...and $2,488 order to overthrow existing institu- Leninism.
e well pleased with his Brat-year's dividends on his POLICY.
CASH DIVIDEND:
6 per cent, or i
BONUS ADDITION: 114 per cent.
Dividends increase every year.
THE SUN LIFE ASSURANCE CO. OF CANADA,
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