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raight fairly say, chapter and verio, for everything, and there is no need to traverse it point by point. With all said and well said, it were stupid to dance a verbal fandango | about it and about. The beginning that has been made is
The as. "Kwanglee," (Capt. so altogether excellent that we are with 152 tons of general cargo,
Sangster) arrived from Canton to-day far past the prospectus stage. With insufficient endowments, the
The as. "Pakwo," (Capt. Camp- bell) arrived from Canton at 7 a.m.. to-day with 304 tons of general cargo.
University has succeeded in proving shows an increase over the previous [
The output of allves in Mexico beyond all doubt what it could achieve with proper backing. In year. Americans expect it to drop in quite for parts of China studious. price: boys have their eyes set on Hong kong University. In the settlements overseas the Chinese interest in the institution is keen, notably in Malaya, where Mr. Severn's appeal, when it reaches them, will certainly produce results. Our resident Chinese friends who can afford it must not wait for their overseas brethren to set the pace. Let them give now, give freely and promptly, in the full assurance that the best of their benevolent intentions cannot possibly be productive of greater blessings than will their support of the Hong- kong University..
A FEW APOTHEGMS.
Don't look for what you would. like to be true, but for what is true.
Even if you see it in print, some darned fact may have put it there.
Some of the Bolsheviks regularly say their prayers.
Genius may be eccentric and take
Ltd a drop too much but hiccups are not
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proof of genius.
The perfect host may keep guinea pigs but never a cockatoo,
Even a Peakite can show pique. The only peculiar thing about the China Mail is its peculiarity.
Men who would hesitate to judge beasts at a cattle show make haste to judge their fellow men..
The dollar may be high, but it is chased by some who are on the lower levels.
When in doubt, laugh.
If you Faven't seen your friend for a long time, don't hate him for it.
When the subject of the scandal is woman, shut up. When it's a man, please yourself.
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A chit is as good as promise, but not much better.
A man who lends a book that.he borrows will never get by Saint
Peter.
If you think it is easy to make apothegms, have a shot at it, and let us see the result. One cold beer for the best half dozen sent in. winner
to stand another in return.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
Swing raffled in Aid of the Kowloon Branch of the Ministering Children's League.
Ticket 51 won the Doll and
Hermance) sailed for New York at 6 The s... "West Wind," (Captain
am, to-day with 1,000 tons. general cargo.
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THE STRAITS DOLLAR.
NO CHANGE CONTEMPLATED.
SINGAPORE, Sept. 22. The government announces that no change is contemplated in the value of the Straits dollar.
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FAR EASTERN CABLE NEWS.
KUNG SUM-CHAM RESIGNS.
SHANGHAI, Sept. 22, The Military Governors of Chibli and Fengtien have sent a joint tele gram to the Peking Government
The S.S. "Wasun," (Captaincomplaining that Kung, Sum-cham, Summerville) arrived from K. the Finance Minister and Acting Wan yesterday with 85 tons of Premier, has not dealt with the general cargo.
finance wisely. When Kung heard resignation at once.. of this telegram, he, sent in his
The s.5." Yangtzekiang" (Capt. Anderson) arrived from Hoihow, at 7 a.m. to-day with 42 tons of general cargo and I bag of mails.
The s.s.. "Broad Arrow," (Capt Janassen) arrived from Sabine via Shanghai yesterday with 5,000 tons of oil fuel for the Standard Oil Co.
The ss. Kaifong." (Captain' Mitchell) sailed for Haiphong at 10 am, to-day with 250 tons of general cargo and 6 European passengers.
The ss. "Hoiping," (Captain Nogueira) arrived from K. C. Wan at 6 a.m., to-day with 230 tons of general carro and one bag of mails.
The ss. "Nikko Mare," (Capt.
INTERNAL PEACE,
Wong Yaptong, the Chief Northern delegate, arrived in Shanghai on September 15, but no meeting bas yet been held.-Commercial Netos.
CHINESE TELEGRAMS.
(Translated for the China Mail-from the Wah Tar Fat Po.]
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1919.
THE WAR SAVINGS.
الرمال
LAST, MONTH'S SUBSCRIP.
TIONE.
are set
CORRESPONDENCE.
JOHN KESTREL'S HOOTE.
To the Editor of the China Mail During August subacriptions to the Hongkong and South China War SIR-If John Kestrel's footwear Savings Association by its Members can stand the wear and tear her amounted to $46,115 (Hongkong ascribes to Police Reserve boots, I Currency), $27,416.31 (Straits Cur- for one should like to be put in touch rency); £9078: 1311 (Sterling). with his source of supply. which
These amounts, particulars of One hundred and five hours steady out below, were walking at say three miles an hour invested in British War Loan.
means three hundred and fifteen The Membership of the Association miles or about the distance from is now 1308. Full particulars and London to Edinburgh. application forms for membership Now I walk to and from my office may be obtained from the under-each day which is less than half a signed.
mile. Allowing for a like mileage $5,000 for movements in the office or in all 4,000 one mile per diem, I could in boots 3,605 of John Kestrel's description walk for 3,000 315 days or not counting Sundays 2,690 when I put on my Sunday best, 7 2,500 would require only one pair of boots 2,455 each year. 2,000
At present I have to renew my 1,430 footwear once every six months at 1,340 least. Will John Kestrel please re- 1,200 ply I am, Dear Sir.
Yours faithfully,
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ENQUIRER.
[You may just bet he will. Come
600 on. John.-ED, CMI
JOJO GUTZ FIRES HIS FINAL SHOT.
400 [To the Editor of the China Mali.}
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ago. They were poorly made, and were entwem as stated, although 225 used only for police duty, coupled by the coincidence that I very 205 often:
bad wet weather. 200 Kestrel's unfair calculation savours Mr. Fas-tempered with much malice, and 170 there is no other idea in it than
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Yamasaki) sailed for Yokohama at ANOTHER PEACE CONFERENCE
10 am.. to-day with 550 tons of general cargo and 1 European pas-
Senger.
The s.s." Alicorne," (Captain Leunghing) arrived from Pakhoi yesterday with 250 tons of general cargo and 3 bags and 2 baskets of
mails.
.
The s.s. "Yuensang," (Capt. Kennedy) arrived from Manila yes. terday with 1.005 tons of general cargo and 14 bags of mails for Hongkong.
Communicable disease last week was: cholera 7, diphtheria 1, enteric puerperal 2, cerebrospinal 1, and gastro-enteritis 30. In the subsequent
and life itself ceased to have value. The position, with all that
The ss. "Hinsang" (Capt. Mal-E, hard-earned wealth taken from him kin) sailed for Sandakan at noon to in one heartless swoop, would be day with 400 tons of general cargo. intolerable, He had not read Seneca.
48 hours there were 3 cases of en. teric and 5 of g.e.
He didn't need to. Seneca's argu: Medina) sailed for Foochw at 1 pale Usui arrived from Kobe yesterday
The ss. "Quinnebaug," (Capt. ments on suicide are self-evident and
The s.s. Hwehwa," (Captain asiomatic to a Chinese in certain to-day with 600 tons of general cargo with 4,696 tons of porcelain, copper circumstances. At his age, and with The sa. "Hwadwa (Captain ingot, matches, beer, wine and mer all his capital gone, hope would be gone, and security, and the chance Usui) cleared for Bombay at 3 p.m.chandise of which 387 tons were for We to-day with 450 tons of general Hongkong. She also brought 59 4 KRONE, JUSTICE, PUBLIC SERVICE." of a proper coffin perhaps.
would prefer not to have such in- cargo.
bags of mails. cidents brought
OUT notice. HONGKONG, TUESDAY, SEPT. 23, 1919. They-poison life for
"The s.. "Broad Arrow," (Capt. temptation is to curse all laws and Janassen) sailed for San Francisco regulations, unreasonably, rashly. 3 p.m. to-day. She took no Yet surely even necessary laws and cargo.. regulations could be administered with discretion and with loopholes.
A HARD LUCK STORY.
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Age and much weather had made picturesquely shabby this old Chinese farmer and his clothes. The Hong- kong detective has an outlook on life and humanity that we do not Because this ragged rustic envy. had $75 worth of subsidiary coins in a bundle the detective decided
that an arrest was desirable. Pro-
bably at first the suspicion was that it was not honestly come by. Detectives with all their experience
do not recognize the shabby million-
to
The US,
The s.s."Ujo Maru," (Capt.
for exceptional cases. In this case Kurose) arrived from Miike yester no loophole was needed. Magisterial day with, 2,000 tons of coal for discretion was possible. Here is an Hongkong,
old man who may rever have com mitted a criminal act in bis life. He
The s.s.Hongmoh," (Captain Mason) arrived from Singapore at 7.30 this morning with 1,373 tons of general cargo of which 1,300 tons were for Hongkong. She also brought 67 first class passengers and mails.
DEADLOCK.
PERING, Sept. 22.
The government has received an urgent telegram from Mr. Wone Yap-tang, the Chief delexate, asking
for immediate instructions. He com- plains that he cannot obtain even an interview with the southers delegates. seems to be no way of reopening He reports that there the peace conference so long.as the southern delegates maintain this attitude. Coon receipt of this, President Chu Saichone called" meeting to discuss the matter.
DR. WU TING FANG'S ADVICE.
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parade 120$17.50 and I need not trouble 100 rell ng him more unless required. But Boots is not the cause of all my 85grievances. There are things be
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46,115 Previously acknowledged. 2,774,605 Total. Hk $2,820,720 Total amount of Straits Currency received since last investment
J. A. GUTIERREZ.
10 OUR UNIVERSITY AND
PREPARATORY SCHOOLS. [To the Editor of the China Mall.} SIR-Now that the University is appealing for a million and a half
use? dollars, would it not be advisable to enquire whether the funds of the $37,416.31 University are being put to the best
of the reace negotiations concern Dr. Wu Ting-fang sent a telegram effect that the most important. part to the government yesterday to the diplomatic affairs and that Mr. Wong Previously acknowledged 837,140.20 Yap Tong will be unable to arrange
a satisfactory peace until these are settled first.
THE PREMIER RESIGNS,
Total - --- --- --- $864,556.51 Total amount of Ster- ling received since
the
It is the opinion of many in this colony, that the University is useless so long as the schools are in their present state of inefficiency. It would seem from what was said at last investment...£ 9,078 13 11 Previously
the meeting yesterday, that a great acknow.
difficulty at the University 19,378 11 0 excessive amount of individual atten- 28,957 4 113 student.
Ition that has to be given to each Much of this time and expense would be saved if the students were properly taught in the schools. before they entered the University.
Is not the time ripe for a thorough investigation into the Colony's educa- tional system? It is absurd to waste money on the decorations of the structure is faulty and the founda- educational building, when the whole
tions are rotten.
12.50
7,331,26
again tendered his resignation on account of financial stringency and
SHANGHAI, Sept. 22. Kung Sum Chum, the premier, has
ledged
Total
the dificulty of the present situation. Total amount of Gaid
Dollars The Hongkong Tramway Com-Another report says that Els resigna-
received since last invest- pany's traffic receipts for the week on was due to the telegram sent by The 58. "Gleniffer," (Capt. Mac- were $14,545, or $1,225 more than abusing him for his failure to meet Previously acknow-
General Tso Kvan
ment... and others has been engaged in an occupation Gregor) sailed for London at noon last. year. The aggregate receipts the financial situation, and especially
for 38 weeks were $559,065, or $36,822 more than in the correspond-
to pay their troops. ing period of 1918.
Total........ G WAR MINISTER RESIGNS. Total amount of Yen. received since last Previously acknow.
investment..........
ledged
.
G$
ledged
7,343.76
Yen
5.-
694.40
which in China is regarded as the to-day with 1.000 tons of general doblest, a business which all over cargo and 5 European passengers. the world is honest and ennobling before any other.
When Adam
The..."Shantung." (Captain delved" you know the rhyme. Monkman) sailed for Shanghai at For our convenience, and to save
13 p.m. to-day with 1,000 tons of
aire. The present writer has enjoyed our pockets from rascally profiteers, general cargo and 7 European at 7 am., today with 3,509 tons of Wan Pang, has resigned, but his
the excitement of being arrested as
we find it expedient to prevent
a vagrant o. an English highway. People from taking small change out
case.
of the Colony. It isn't proved that
passengers.
r
A Chinese apprentice employed Production of a monocle and much money led to apologies and a tame the old man tried to take his out. at the Kowloon Docks, while work ending in that
Alas! Our The only evidence is strongly ining on a ship, accidentally missed his bucolic visitor had no monocle, favour of his assurance that he footing, and fell in the dock. He and because he was
was not, for the best and most con- received serious injuries. within sight of
vincing of reasons, that to do so would have involved a loss of seven
the
sea, and had
those 750 ten cent pieces with him, dollars and a half. Yet he is fined Holmwood) cleared for Shanghai this The 5.5. "Hangsang," (Capt. he was charged with attempting
$20-over £4 sterling and that, morning and is due to sail at 6 am. to export them. The newspaper reports may have omitted something notabene, as a " merciful" alternative to-morrow with 150 tons of general we ought to know; perhaps he had to the callous confiscation of the cargo and 1 European passenger. also a steamer-ticket; perhaps he What can you think of it, except that whole lot. What do you think of it?
The ss. "Nikko Maru," (Capt. was actually on a jetty. or walking it is certainly not Gilbert's reason Yamasaki) arrived from Melbourne in the direction of a steamer: possi: all sublime"? It is hard luck. It is via Manila yesterday with 2,832 tons bly he was murmuring sampan under his breath. But so far as the too bad. Our Hongkong fines and of hemp, shell, lead, flour, boue, confiscations in some cases have a wooltop, copper, leaf tobacco, mik, reports show, he was "on Praya"--where any man might be, horrible appearance of unconscion butter, fungus etc., of which 752 tons
able "squeeze,"
were for Hongkong. She alec brought 34 European passengers and 72 packets of mails.
the
OUR UNIVERSITY.
It is known to. all but the newer arrivals in Hongkong, and was in fact publicly stated by Sir Henry May on one occasion, that the exis
$91,000 STOLEN.
The s.s." Tango Maru" (Capt. Nishimura) arrived from Yokohama
oak and merchandise, and 501 tons of general cargo for Hongkong. "She also brought 14 European passengers and 97 bags of mails.
The s.s. "Gleniffer," (Capt. Mc- Gregor) arrived from London via Shanghai at 1 p.m.. yesterday with which 60 tons were for Hongkong 12,050 tons of general cargo of She also brought 32 bags of mails and 1 European passenger.
The war minister, General Kan resignation was not accepted.
OPPOSITION TO NORTH DELEGATE.
Chief delegate, refuses to make any Mr. Tang Shao-yi, the South's
the North chief delegate. He would interview with Mr. Wong Yap Tong,
rather resign. The feeling of the opposition to Mr. Wong Yap tong, The Shanghal British 303 riñe runs higher day after day.'
The championship has been won for the attitude of the southern delegates is second time, by Mr. A. M. Callacory firm. The peace conference with a score of 317. He led in all
can not open at present. three stages, which constitutes a record since the competition was inaugurated in 1913. R. 1. Ito came next with a total of 303.
Messrs Lowe, Bingham & Matthews, Colonial Register for the Gula Kalumpong Rubber Estate, Ltd., have received information that the. Company has declared an interim dividend of eighteen-pence, less In- come-tax at the rate of 63., in the pound, payable on October 17.
STEALING MEAT.
DAIRY FARM EMPLOYEES CONVICTED.
Total...
Let us have an expert from Home to reorganise the whole of the Colony's educational system, and let us have him here for a suffi-', cient number of years to enable him to have a decent s'em 699.40 in running order before he leaves, The cost need not be more than five per cent of the sum the University ja calling for. Failing this, any sums handed
to the University are wasted.
Yours etc.. SCHOLAR.
Yen RUPEES 17. UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY
OF CANTON, LTD...
Hon. Treasurers and Secretaries. Hongkong, Sept., 23 1919.
1.
SHIPS IN HARBOUR.
List of morning. British
Hangsang Hong Moh Wa Sun Gleniffer
Yuensang Cheongshing
Circe Shell Foochow
Two employees of the Dairy Farm were before Mr. Smith this morning, Shantung. one charged with the larceny of a Glenfalloch
solemnized at Kennedy Town beach receiving the meat, well knowing it to Hangchow
An impressive ceremony was piece of meat and the other with Kaitong
have been stolen. Second defendant Haiching
and there was no evidence that he was trying to leave the Colony. His own story was plausible to the point of being convincing. He reminded The Court that if he took this Hong. kong money home, he would lose one cent on each coin, a total loss of $250. Chat cem poon is real money to a tiller of the soil. We believe him, if the Magistrate did not. It appears tence of the Hongkong University is at Wing Lok Street has reported to The manager of the Fuk Kee shop that even the Police believed the old due to the instrumentality of the the Police that on the 22ad inst man, and had bowels of compassion. China Mail, "the paper that gets some lone entered his shop, and stole The China Mail points with pride things done," as the people call us three boxes containing gold leaf and real respect to Inspector Brazil Consequently our interest in the as an officer who has retained be institution is more than lukewarm. neath his tunic a human heart. We don't want to see the good ship "Confiscate" said the Magistrate. spoiled for a ha' porth of tar, and What is $75 to a Magistrate? He we are looking particularly to our could probably lose that at Bridge wealthy Chinese, always devoted in TTAVE you ever triet Chamberlain's was delivered to show forth from the property. and get up from the table laughing. principle to the cause of education, to H Pain Balor for rheustations Inshector Ball realized the true respond quickly and generously to the-not, you are wasting them the longer tism. The candidates were then led know where it came from? significance of such a penalty, and appeal voiced yesterday evening by this disse cans on the barter it is to pleaded for a small fine. The old His Excellency Mr. Severn. In that a battle to-day, soply it with han himself was aghast. In a flash long and comprehensive address and you will be surpr.sod and delighted
• vigorosa moge to the affisted parts e full extent of his deprivation which we reproduce to-day, His Ex-nt the relief phtained. For sale By Al epread itself before his mental sight,cellency gave us, meticulously we Chomists and Storokeepers.
worth $91,000.-
RHEUMATISM.
aix recently converted Christians
Hermella
American
on Saturday last at 5.30 pm, when said that he was in the kitchen, Brisbane from Gospel Hall were baptised in when first defendant brought in the Hinsang the Apostolic way. After the singing meat and asked him to cut it up. He Jason of a hymn and prayer, a short address did not know that it was stolen. Laising Scriptures the significance of bar
Mr. Smith: But you are sure to Defendant: Yes, but I did not suspect it was stolen, as we had meat Broad Arrow at every meal. I thought the meat West Wiad was first defendant's ration.
Quinnebug His Worship sentenced each to one Brooklyn month's hard labour.
Tencerville
one by one into the water, and, on, their confession of faith, were duly baptised. The happy company then proceeded to Gospel Hall, where a prayer meeting was conducted.
vessels in port this
Japanese
Tango Maru Nippo Maru Ujo Maru Soshu Maru Suzuki Maru: Nissin Mara Kairiu Maru.: Nippon Maru Amakusa Marc Hoten Maru
Masayoshu Maru Chinese-
非
Alicorne
Hwab Wa Yangtzekiang Pak Wo Kwanglee Chik Shang Shun Shing
Nam Kam
Russian -
Olaf
SCHOOLMASTERS WANTED.
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(To the Editor of the China Mail]
Sir, I see from the report of the meeting at Government House yester day, that the University has mede- arrangements to bring out new men from Home. Will one of our repre- sentatives on the Legislative Council enquire whether the Government has made arrangements to bring out new men for the schools, to release the married ladies who have done. such good work during the war? It is nearly a year since the war ended, and this war measure should surely now be discontinued. Those ladies who have husbands to support them, would willingly make room for others who have to earn their own living.
Yours etc.,
HUSBAND.
WOMAN ROBBED.
A Chinese married woman living at No. 540 Shanghai Street, Yaumati": reports that on the 22 w'iła dhe was going up the stainee three men lay hold of her, and abbed her of a $100 banknote. No arrests have been made,
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