FEBRUARY 6, 1920,
DENCE
ERSARIA."
At the China Man] [To/
My attention has been Dagraph in your Adyer drans et last Thursday's salue which states -- U other, foreign society to Ar attention is called is the
CHURCH MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION.
A very, well attended Drawing Room" meeting was held at the Helens May Institute of the 5th inst.
the kind invitation of Mrs. Moor- head. The Bishop of Victoria Hong
one cresided, and in a crist open- ing speech thanked Mrs. Moorhead For organising the meeting on behalf
WHAT HAS HAPPENED AT MANILA?
RUMOURED FATIL FIRE:
The equanimity of the Colony
was
much
SL
THE CHINA MAIL
DISHONEST BOY".
DRATH OF OLD CHINA HAND.
A ROMANTIC LIFE.
A Chinese, a house boy employed by Mr. Stokes of No. 22 Nattan Road, Kowloon, was charged this morning with stealing a gold wristlet The death is announced of Admiral of Mr. Stokes; and trousers, coat and mandarin of the highest class. He watch and five 33 notes, the property John McClure, who was a Chinese" this waist coat, and a gold ring, the pro-was Inspector-General of the Chinese people party of Mr. Stokes' cook,
fleet in the Sino-Japanese war when in town, by The defendant pleaded guilty his flagship, the Ting Yoer, was
to the theft of the watch, money and
disturbed
soon 25
arrive
morning began to
Mr. Frost informed u Mail reporter that they
are
of Church Extension, in this large involving great loss of life. Diocese. He took the opportunity of
of the C.M.A. which is rendering rumours that a terrible fire had such valuable assistance to the work occurred at the Manila Carnival,
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The
It
Procuration. One, of their
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torpedoed."
from the list another old China hand.
Admiral McClure's death removes.
His name did not figure on the retired
came from his connexion with the Chinese Navy with which he was employed for several years.
landers, who let their ol/Cordially thanking all contributors to say reports were to the effect that was alleged to have been kept in the list of the British Navy, for his rank
ts mois or less alone. Ans they leased much property. Chinese who sub-let and took Leir profits from increased rents. the corporation took back its pro Ferry, but has again raised the rents. They own a lor of undeveloped land on the site which they are supposed to be holding for arise, as it includes desirable sites. This is being enquired into. Ett.
In the first place. Mr. Editor, 1 should be glad to know who gave the authority for my name to be used as you have done, as I explicitly stated to your reporter that I did not wish my name to be used.
Secondly, the only part of the above statement which I made is the sentence with regard to old tenants.
The statements regard ing sub-letting by the Chinese, and the Procuration again raising rents. was never made by me and there are Two gentlemen whe were present af the conversation with your regutter who can prove this.
coat and waist coat, or that he knew trousera, but denied that he took the
anything about the gold ring, which
pocket of the missing coat. the splendid special "Church collecthe whole of the Carnival buildings
Sergt. Aris said that it was quite tions et 84.750 on Jan. 11 that had had been destroyed but nothing to possible that the defendant did not mes the loss or Exchange up to the indicate the cause of the outbreak or know anything about the ring. The end of 1919 in some of the most the actual details was received.
A native of Lockerbie, Dumfries- sergeant said that the defendant left shire, be came to China as an officer urgent cases. The Comminee had divided the money as follows:-Tsang
the house at 10 or 11 a.m... on the in the service of the Indo-China S. N. The first intimation that anything 4th inst, and did not return. Mr. Co., and for long was one of the best Tsing Pastoraic $600 (earmarked), untoward had happened was disclosed Stokes discovered the loss of his known master mariners on the coast. and money at about He then joined the Taku Tug and Reprinting Prayer Books $600, To to one or two private families who watch
in cent Reduction on received telegrama stating that rela
and reported the mat Lighter Co., and thereafter the Chi- Caticnest and title Women Salaries tions and friends were safe and
Police, 4980. Chinese Deacon $840. Paxhoi the frequency with which these cating to them his suspicion of the chief duties were instructor in naviga communinese Navy. It is understood that his 300. Nanning and Lingshan $400, messages were later received tended defendant. The defendant was artion, for he was noted for his know. Yunnan 8200. Shekki Church Buik-to strengthen the rhmour that rested in a brothel at 11 p.m. He edge of these seas and his skill' as a none of these telegrams contained stolen property has been recovered who remember Admiral Me-Clure
was wearing the missing waistcoat navigator. It is significant that at the time of his arrest. All the There are few remaining in Chica details and the belief was expressed, from various pawnshops, and the well, so it is difficult to ascertain with incere than one quarter, that a ring was discovered in the pocket of accuracy what part he took in the strict censorship was being observed, the coat. for the time being, no doubt with the defendant did not notice the that war he retired, and up to the It was quite possible that war against Japan. Shortly after
his native district. He was about 70 the object of keeping the lines as ring.
time of his death had been living in
years of age..
ing $250. St. Andrew's Hall. Canton, $400. Tsin Tsuen tearmarked) $100 The Bishop stated that the equipment of the Chapel in the new St. Andrew's Half of the Training College was badly needing about $200, but that was wait ing in the hope that some one would
considerable loss of resulted..
life had
ter to the
.
one month's hard labour.
His Worship passed sentence of
CHINESE TELEGRAMS.
like to give a special, possibly clear as possible to enable bare Mr. Stokes said that the defendant memorial Reredus. The two appoint-news of safety of individuals to had been in his employ for about ed speakers were Miss Knup the
get through. Sach Lady Superintendent of the Blind continued to arrive throughout the good character until now.
telegrams four months, and be had borne z Girls Orphanage. Kowloon. Archdeacon Barriert.
and morning. A large number of re The former.sidents had left the Colony, during who is herself blind, give a most in- the past two weeks, for the purpose! teresting account of the capabilities of attending the Carnival but, so far, I trust, Sir, that in the future you and accomplishments of the blind.it has been impossible to compile a will not use my name in the way that: For many years this work was done reliable list of names. you have done this time without first by Germen ladies but when it geding my pernaission, and also that you will make sure that what you tinge the work the Church Missionary
no longer possible for them ro con publish is the correct version-Yours Society took it over as well as the
B. L. FROST.
Pokfulum Ebenezer Foundling Home. Miss Knap, explained that the girls Hongkong. Feb. 5. 1920.
learn to read and write and they have a considerable industry in knitting and brush making. They also sing very
faithfully.
THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON.
WHARE AND GODOWN CO., LTD.
sweetly.
was A gentleman who had recently with the dispostion and character visited Manila and is acquainted
of the
Carnival buildings, pressed the belief that had any loss of Efe occurred, it must have been due to panic rather than fre.
Many of them go back to their homes to be valuable helpers and true missionaries. Archdeacon Bar
This letter came too late for yes-nett gave a most interesting address terday's Mait. F
(To the Editor of the "* Cuina Mail.")
Sir. In a letter to the Press in Maren 1914. I wrote inter alia: ---
It seems pertinent to enquire! for what special purpose these large reserves are being built up? Win they be unexpectedly" distributed
in which he explained the tremendous possibilities and the enormous growth of the work at Canton and other places in South China at the very time when the C.M.S. by reason of high dollar is so crippled for funds.
After the addresses those present parthak of tea and inspected the work done by the blind girls.
among shareholders. at an oppor- ROYAL HONGKONG
was done with
June moment.
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se of the Star Ferry Co... the Directors of which latter Company were all on the Board of the Godown Co?"
That was in 1014—the distribution of "Cumshow shares took place in 4919 and a dividend of $10 per share was paid in addition. The net profit for 1918 your of which the dividend
CLUB,
LADIES SECTION.
ex-
Rumour to day speaks of thou sands of deaths, but absolutely no basis for this can be found,
THE MARATHON RACE.
Lady Rees-Davies has kindly con sented to present the prizes to the successful runners: This will take place at the foot of the Queen Vic toria Statue, twenty minutes after the conclusion of the Race.
The following officials have been GOLFmittee:
appointed by the Race Sub-Com-
A Begey competition will be played over the big course at Fanling on Thursday, 19th February, for a cup. kindly presented by Mrs. John W. Tavlor. Ladies to choose their own of $:0 was paid) was $880.985.76 opponents. Three quarters of handi- plus a carry-forward from 1917 of cap. $275,163.20, After allowing for
Judge; Mr. H. J. Gedge..
Assistant Judges: The Hon. Ma. N. J. Stabb, Messrs. Jenkin, Logan, Murdoch, one Naval and one Military Officer.
Officer Wildin.
Chief Umpire: Chief Preventative
Starter: Major Rapson. D.S.0.
BOXING.
petitions, the maximum number of In all future Contests and Con-
Seconds allowed will be:-Champion- ship Contests, 3; other Contests or
writing off and above dividend the MNY POLICE HAVE FLU. Competitions, 2,
amount carried forward to 1919 Ac- count was $40,523.06. According to the Balance Sheer date. Jan. 23 last, the net profit for 1979 was
Chief Inspector Kerr and Sergt. Marks of the Police have been re- moved to the G.C.H. suffering from ...$899.79.27 'fu. It is gratifying to learn however Plus carry over from 1918 40.523.95 that their condition is not considered serious. The Police Ward at the Total for 1919 ...$939.703.23 | G.C.H. is full now, with 'fu cases.
Out of this the Directors mend
A Dividend of $6 per
share $180.000 and a
recom-
Bonus of $1.50 per share $120,000..... $600,000.00
Writing off (abour $37.000
tore than the previous year)
And carry forward (about $146,330 more than previous year)
Mr. J. Scott Harston has presented a Championship Belt for the Light Heavyweight Class.
(By arrangement with Wah Tsz Yat Po.)
SHANGHAI, Feb. 5. The President ordered Yeung Yee supt. of police at Tientsin, to go to Tak, the notoriously pro-Japanese Peking. He refused to go.
A BOGUS CONSTABLE.
A Chinese, the keeper of a re- [staurant, reports that a man entered his premises yesterday; and repre senting himself to be a constable, he had come to search for arms and opium. He made a thorough search of the premises and then went away with $260. At least, the complainant suspected it was the alleged con- stable who stole the money because be missed it soon after his departure. The Police are making investiga- tions.
ARRIVALS.
A tuchuns' conference at Fungtien considered Shantung, internal peace, LATEST SHIPPING NEWS. army demobilization, the cabinet, the On Fook Club, and other topics.
Mr. Wong Hung Tien leaves Foochow for Peking on Feb. 7. He has been investigating the recent wholf, 1,998 tons. arrived yesterday at The as ICHANG, Capt. I. S. de Japanese outrage there.
12.15 p.m. from Swatow with 300 tons of
general cargo.
General Chu Shu Tsang wants to issue premium bonds, for the in- dustrial, development of the north west frontier. He proposes ten issues of a million each, giving half as prizes.
Fengtien authorities complain that Japanese are issuing ammunition at Antung and fomenting riots there.
Harbin is in the hands of the Bolsheviks.
Lu Ching Chang as foreign minister is persona, non grata to the Japanese. Intrigues to oust him are.afoot.
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THE "JAPANESE MURDER."
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The a.. BENLEDI. Capt. Watters. 2,618 tone, arrived yesterday at 10.30
from Singapore with 700 tons of Įgeneral cargo.
The 8.8. DIVA, Capt. T. Tobiasm. 833 tone, arrived yesterday at 3 p...from Bothor with 600 tons of general cargo and 4 bags of mail
The es. MI 180KI, MARU, Capt S- at 5:20pm. from Moji with 2,103 tocs of Iwazawa 2,252 tons, arrived yesterday
general cargo and 14 bags of mail
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE.
W
on
The preliminary enquiry into the charge of murder preferred against THE DRAWING of the INDIAN RECREATION CLUB-Eongkong the third fireman of the s.s. "Taikei Derby Sweep (non-selling) will take Maru," who was alleged to have place at the Club's Matshed murdered the second fireman, on SUNDAY, the 8th February, 1920, board the ship, in Hongkong harbour, at 3 p.m. On. Friday, February 13th, at 8.0 on the morning of January 24, by
D. RUMJAHN, pm, the 2nd. Wiltshire Regimental stabbing him to the heart with a Novices Competitions will be fought dagger in the course of a fight. was
Hon. Secretary. out at "The Ring". Volunteer Head-concluded before Mr. J. R. Wood quarters Parade Ground. Colonel yesterday afternoon. Wyndham and Officers of the Re- The No. 1 fireman of the Taikei giment welcome all members of the Maru" having completed his evidence, Boxing Association to the Meeting: as reported in yesterday's China Mail, The following are the Champion- several ether members of the crew ship Belt Rules which have been gave corroborative evidence. One of settled by the Boxing Committee.
··· 10 15
a
the witnesses said he saw the deceas
his
knowledge of values and the extent of the railways and rolling stock of the company, will easily realise the
1. Every Challenge to a Championed holding a dagger in his hand, absurdly low value placed upon the ship Belt Holder shall be sent to the The deceased frequently produced plant.
Manager or to the Honorary Secret-a
threatened dagger and 4. Launches. After writing off
ary of the Association and shall be subordinates. The witness 63 1 $8.000 will stand at $27.000. I be-accompanied by a Deposit of $10 Mex. the deceased. lying on the deck, 152,797.00
lieve there are eight launches, one of:
2. The minimum Stakes perside in which, the "Ganet," a powerful steel Championship Belt Contest shall be: tug built by the Dock Co., could not 196.906.23 be replaced for $50,000.
Heavyweight... ....$25. Yet it is
Flyweight recommended to further write down $930.703.23
Other weights the value of launches. Are the re- 3. No Purse shall be given by the Thus it will be seen that, while themaining seven launches of no value Association unless the Challenge is
at all? met earnings for 1910 are $20,071.76
approved by the Boxing Committee. in excess of those for 1918, the Direc$27,000 will stand at $30,000. The defend his title after the receipt of out to the defendant.
writing of 4. The Holder of any Belt shall tors recommend a distribution to whole fleet of lighters was practically a Challenge, and within such time shareholders of $7.50 per share, or destroyed in the 1906. Typhoon and as shall be fixed by the Boxing Com- and was committed for trial at the $1.50 less than for 1918, but pro was replaced. pose writing of and carrying forward were bought at a cost of some $40,000 shall be compelled to defend his Some steel lighters (mittee. Provided, that no Holder some $183.380 more than in 1918.
A little light on
odd and new large lighters were built title more than twice in any one Assets which it is proposed to write a cost of from $4.000 to $6.000 season, ie, October 1st to March
each. The value of the steel lighters 31st.
some of those
down will be illuminating-
Kowloon. Value p. Eat. After writing
Sheet
of.
1. Buildings $70.00 33 82,150,000 33
5. Lighters. After
alone cannot be less than $30,000 5. A Belt shall become the abso- and the large wooden lighters are lute property of the Holder if Worth $70,000 at a very moderate (4) He holds it for an unbroken estimate.
period of 2 years;
.
2. Wharves
Be4,07
40,000.
3. 1 milways &
Polling Stock 32,000
20,01%
4Launches
27,000.
6. Lighters
57,000.
30,000.
6 Machinery and Plant-After writing off $14,720 will stand at $20,000." The Cranes alone
are
worth more than this sum.
Plans
34,720.
B0000.
" cst. Point
2.000.
1,000.
6. Machinery
7. Wharf
ם!
(6) He wins it twice in succession or three times in all
6. All Belts, until they become the absolute property of their Holders
M
7. West Point Wharf.-Aher writ-under Rule 5, shall be the property ing off $2.000 will stand at $1,000 of the Association, and shall not be which would easily be realised if only handed to any Holder except upon 1. Buildings. In view of the pre- or firewood.. sent cost of building materials it would Seeing that the Directors recon- Association thereto.
his recognition of the right of the be impossible to replace the present mend" a dividend of $6, and a buildings at double their book value bonus of $4, on working profits of to "hold" a Belt except upon the 7. No Champion shall be permitted And the new godown recently com- $880,985.76 in 1918 (without men- condition that, if he leaves the pleted at a cost of over $500,000 tioning the cumshaw" share of one Colony, whether temporarily or per surely requires no writing down. new for every three old) and were manently, he will previously return 2. Wharves.-After the Typhoon content to carry forward to 1919 ac-the Belt to the Manager or to the of 1906 Nos. 1, 2 and 3 wharves were count $40.523.96 only, it seems curi Honorary Secretary practically rebuilt and the new wharfous that, with net profits for 1918:c (No. 5) which is reported to have $899,179.27, the, Directors can only cost, somewhere around $175,000, recomienda dividend of $6 and could not now be built for less than bonus of $1.50 per share. And this twice that sum. Instead of writing off in face of the great stringency in the $64,077 therefore the wharves could money marker lignen standwriting up."
What is the little game "2 Yours faithfully."
INTERESTED Hongkong, Feb. 2, 1920.
3. Railway and Rolling Stuck, will
stand at 920,000 after: "writing " $12,000 and anyone with the slightest
A FORTY YEARS' TEST.
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BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. THE Steamship
BENLEDI,"
From MIDDLESBRO, LONDON AND STRAITS.
bleeding from his nose and mouth.ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby In the course of the fight, witness landed at their risk into the hazardous informed that all Goods are being. heard the deceased stout out to the and/or extra hazardous Godowna of the defendant that he would kill him. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and He did not see the defendant stab Godown Co., Ltd, whence and/or the deceased.
from the wharves delivery may be After evidence had been completed, obtained. Mr. Wood altered the charge to one of manslaughter, and had it "read The defendant reserved his defence,
forthcoming Criminal Sessions.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goode remaining delivered ufter the 12th inst, will be subject to raut
All claims against the steamar must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 19th inst, or they will not be recognized.
Shareholders in the Bank of Goods are to be left in the Godowns, All broken, chafed, and damaged East Asia held their first yearly or where they will he examined on the dinary meeting at the registered 12th fast, et 11a.m. offices, 2. Queen's Road, Central at 8 p.m. to-morrow.
Spend your Evenings in a " WALLA
VALLA" Launch.
No Fire Lasurance has been effected.. Bills of Lading will be countersigned GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO.,
Agents A Hongkong, February 6, 1920.
All roads to-night will lead to the CORONET. Book your seats for
"THE BETTER 'OLE”
in advance and thus
avoid disappointment.
NOTICES.
JUST THE THING
THE DOCTOR ORDERS FOR INFLUENZA:
BRAND'S
BRAND'S
ESSENCE OF CHICKEN
per tla $1.00. ESSENCE OF
per. tin 80 . ets.
BEEF
BRAND'S INVALID SOUPS Ox Tail, Gravy, Mock Turtle, per ti 40 cts. BRAND'S "FEVER FOOD"
per th
65 ata.
BRAND'S INVALID TURTLE SOUP per tin (85 cts.
BOVRIL BEEF EXTRACT
on. bots. 35 eta.
4 oz bots, 60 ata.
JELLY
INVALID CALVES' FOOT
per
bat. $1.00. "EX OX" BRITISH BEEF EXTRACT T
për 2 oz. tin 30 eta.
4 oz tin 55 cts. LUSTY'S REAL TURTLE SOUP.
per pint tin $1.00. BRAND'S ESSENCES are ready or immediate use, no water to add every teaspoonful a stepping stone to more complete recovery-the very ESSENCE of the best Beaf, and Chicken obtainable.. They give vitality and vigour. They are nourishing and stimulating, and yield wonderful results in cases of Malnutrition, Weak Digestion and Nervous Exhaus top. Doctors always order BRANDS,
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