INTIMATION
A. S. WATSON &
LIMITED,
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25TM. 1909.
and certainly, if the real facts are studied it will be found to be based upon s mnis. conception. If there is very much to be said against bond fide speculation, the matter comes exactly to the same thing ne gambling namely, that it is not to be condemned when within reasonable limits, but is open to CO. objection when it goes beyond them-but,
WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS.
WATSON'S
E
VERY OLD LIQUEUR SCOTCH
WHISKY BLEND OF THE FINEST PURE
MALT WHISKIES DISTILLED IN SCOTLAND
OF
GENUINE AGE
AND
FINE MELLOW. FLAVOUR.
ROBT. PORTER & Co.'s
BULL DOG
BRAND
GUINNESS' STOUT
IN PINTS & SPLITS.
A. S. WATSON & CO..
LIMITED,
Tan HongKong DISPENSARY.
Hongkong, 8th October, 1909.
[29
NOTICE TO COBRESPONDENTS, ONLY COMMUNcations relating to the news colum should be addressed to THE EDITOE,
Correspondents must forward their names and
ad-tresses with communications addressed to the Editor, not for publication but as avidmes of
good faith.
ans side of paper only.
All letters for publication should be written on No anonymously signed communications that have already appeared in other papers will be -inserted...
Orders for extra copies of DALT PRESI should be sent before 11 am on day of publication. After that hour the supply is amited. Only supply for Cash.
Telegraphio Address: PRESS. Codes: A.B.C. 5th Ed. Lieber, P. O, Box. 34. Telephone No. 13.
Hongkong Office: 10a, Des Voeux Roan LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET STREET. E
The Daily Press.
Owing to the approsek of the general election TELEGRAMS.
in England, Sir R. Laidlaw, MF,, is postponing. his visit to the Fleet.
Commodore Lyon and the Officers of the Float and Naval Establishments will bo - At Home to their friends on the Cricket Club ground this afternoon.
[Protected by the Telegraphic Mesa ga
Copyright Ordinance,: 1896.]
[BBUTE'S SERVICE TO THE "HONGKONG
DAILY PRESS."
THE LORDS AND THE BUDGET.
ABSTAIN FROM VOTING.
LONDON, November 25th. The debate in the House of Lords on the Finance Bill continues.
Mr deChumpmorin, agunt of the Messagories what in such a mattor may be considered Maritimes at Hongkong, has been appointed moderate or immoderate, it is of couragent at Yokohama, Mr. Thomas, from home, will succeed Mr. de Champmorin in Hongkong, impossible to determine. A common mistake.
His Excellency Major General Broadwood THE BISHOPS AND LORD HOSEBERY WILL however, is made in classing commercial
was "at home" yesterday at Headquarters speculation, even when carried to excess,
House. The number of guesta was excopt. with mere gambling, for the every excellent orally large. reason that, unlike pure gambling, speculation is a very valuable factor in business not only to these who are sufficiently wealthy and sufficiently shrewd to operate successfully upon chances and probabilities, but also to the public, who largely benefit by this class of operation. It is overlooked that the effect of there being a certain number of men who are willing to buy or sell according to the stance of the market, whether in securities or produce, is to prevent excessive
rise or fall' on the occurranco of some con- tingoney generally unforeseen or the non- occurrence of one generally anticipated. If, for instance, as unfortunately at times happens, there is the prospect of a war breaking out, and certain speculators buy up corn on the possibility of things taking
presented a memorial to the Throne in which he The Auting Viceroy of Yunnan provines, ħas states that as opin bins been entirely pro- hibited in that provinco. there is no need to enforce the licence system for opium amokers,
The Archbishop of Canterbury announced that the Bishops would
Mr. Henry Edgar, of the Bath Club, Pic-abstain from voting. cadilly, W. lately Commissioner the Chinose Imperial Maritime Customs, who died on September 22 last, aged 69 years, loft ostite of the gross valne of 26,836 14. 98. of which the net personalty has been sword at £3,070
138. 2d.
For the half-your ended Jane 30 the gross receipts of this Eastern Extension Australasin and China Telegraph Company amounted to £290,931, and the not balanco to £133,654. from this is deducted £3,003 for income-tax payable in England and £15,048 for debenture interest. Adding £18,000 brought forward there
terly interim dividends of 13 per cent, each, amounting to £75,000, have been paid, leaving £58,844 to be carried forward.
Lord Rosebery denounced Pudget in the strongest terms, said he was unable to support Lanstowno's motion.
THE CHINESE NAVAL COMMISSIONERS.
the
but
Lord
LONDON. November 25th. · The Chinese Naval Commissioners
THE INTERPORT CRICKET MATCH.
FOURTH DAY
HONGKONG », STRAITS-VICTOLY FOR
HONGKONG.
The fourth day of the meeting was assigned to the second innings of both Straits and Hongkong, but the visitors being got out for 100 bofero till the homo toan easily knocked up the requisite 69 to win with the loss of only ono wiekot in loss than an hour.
The uir was still chilly when Edilis and
INTERPORT TENNIŠ.
STRAITS BEAT HONGKONG.
The first interport tennis match was brought off yesterday afternoon. between Hongkong and the Straits, wheu doables were played between Captain Beasley and Lieut. White ropresenting Hongkong, and Megre Cox and Biron from Singapors. A large attendance watched a very fast contest, which only lasted three sets, the visitors winning easily, 6/3, 6/1, 10/3.
Both Cox and Biroa wers more powerful play- ers than thoir opponents. Not only did they place well, but their volleys wore most effective, and their smalos were matakeable. White inade the mistake of not watching the side live, and miado several double faults. The third set was a very one struggle. The gaines sluixi 4-3 in favour of Hongkong, when the Straits got a love game off Beasley's serve.
The games stood 4-4; thoe 5-5, and in the next Hong- Biron brought the Straits up to an equality, kong won after demon had babu culled five times.
Gronier went to the wickets, the formorrosolving from Bird, whose first over was a maiden. Daird then gave some force deliveries to Grenier, who utilised them to make two eingia anda boundary, and the over realised seven, Eddis being nearly caught out. However, Manadroll #toned for this by holding a lifted ball off Greniors bat. 7-1-6. Clarke succeeded Gronier, bat runs enre slowly, two mistakes by Turner giving the visitors ne many raas. Even with Clarke's boundary lit, the seoro had only reached and Beasley, losing his survo, gave the visitors 20 after twenty-five minutes' play. Eddie gas the leat, 7-6. However, Cor failed with his Bird a dislon't catch at point, but fortune favour-ere and a love set went to Hongkong, making of the haterasu. Clarke hit a boundary to leg and osteria wight all was called, and the Straits winning the next two games WỌN the set and the mate
and the register was
30-an altered, to | average of one run per minute. Bagnall now relieved Baird and almost had Eddie wicket with his second attempt, but the over realised three runs for Ecklin and alsd four byes to the total. Bird had another maiden over, and Baguall gave other four byes in his next spell with the ball. Forty minutes' play saw the average of one ran per minute being maintained but a minate later Baird distinguished himself in tho
LOCAL SPORT. FOOTBALL NOTES,
an unfavourable turn, there is a gradual rise is an available babince of £133,844. Two quar- have begun their tour of the naval slips by catching the ball as it rose of Eddis peared. Having carefully taken overy point.
in prices as compared with what would be the case if the market romained untouched and was left to the affect upon it of an actual outbreak of hostilities. The effect of such intermediate buying or selling, "specula tion," as it is termed, is thus to lessen the influence of some contingency that will in its nature seriously affect prices and the nor mal economic condition of society. If a loaf riaca from 53. to 54d, in a month and from
establishments.
menting on the improvement in the play of the Recollecting that on a recent occasion, com- Yarders, I predicted that before long they would have a win, the defeat of the Club was not quite the bolt from the bins that it first ap- bat. 42--2-16. The average runs per wicket
for and against the team into consideration, I was 21. Zehader, who carried his bat out an Wednesday for 53, joined Clarke, and Ohrertook now convinced that all that was wanted was a good shooting pivot. Sullivan filled that Dvor the bowling from Bagnall and sueceeded in oatching Clarke as he took his second delivery. position well, and it was largely due to his play 45-5-17. The average was now 16runs per wick- BRITISH PO3T OFFICE WANTEDet. Hickloy followed Clarke, but was found leg
AT PEKING.
At Portsmouth the flagship fired a salute of 21 guns in honour of H.I.H. Prince Tsai Hsun.
Two hundred bags of Java mails were lost in the recent shipping disaster in the Kaio Straits. On such occasions as these, thoro is invariably some lucky person, remarks the Straits Times, who at the last monentis unable to travel on the vessel which comes to grief. In the prest instance we believe Mr. Munecke, the wal known dealer in precious stone, with the Tacky Mr. Sydney Buxton, Postmaster-pair would make a fine stand. They, too, found
man. It is said to have been his intention to
leave Batavia in the La Seyne, but he put the journey off, and thereby probably saved himselt from death. Mr. Habit, another diamond merchant, of Bangkok, and also well known locally, lost his life in the disaster, and we are
VADLONDON, November 25th.
General, in reply to Capt. Norton, M.P., said the number of British residents at Peking did not justify the establishment of a Post Office, but he
a
beforo wicket and want out for nothing, thus getTM ting a pair of spectacles. 49-4-0. This reduced the average to 12 rous per wicket. Maskenzie joined Zehader at noon and it was expected the
diffialty in raising the total very materially, only 50 rane had been compiled. Bird caught and bowled Zobnder. 56-5-6. The average was again lowered-11 runs per wicket. Brown
and the conclusion of the first hour showed that
that the Yarders managed to secure their first win of the senso.
The total collapse of the Clab is easily accounted for by the want of balance. No botter argument could be used in favour of the evenly balanced team than a comparison
between the Club and Tarders on Saturday afternoon, as where the lowers had the services considered good enough for any local foam, the of half a dozen players who would deservedly be visiting team trere a very modinn lot, that is, with the exception of Sullivan. The consequence
5 to 6d. in the next month, and so upwards, the effect is infinitely less upon the economic state of the country than if at the end of three months after a chance of war threat tened a sudden rise of 28. or 3d had to be faced. It is this that the much condemned Biren to understand that precious stone to the would reconsider. the matter took the willow, from Zehnder and hit out was that in many cases the Club players got in
speculator obviates, and, if this fact be only recognised, the abuse which is often so freely cast upon him must surely be seen to be ill-founded. In reality, under such circum stances as we have supposed, there would be more of pure chance than if speculation had meantime been in operation. Those who were lucky enough to hold grain on the actual outbreak of hostilities would make
value of about 500,000 france, went down with him. Bat a more satisfactory statement to ave to make is that our record of the disaster was, in ons particular, incorrect. It was said that among those drowned were Mr. Rodrigues Eurasian community of Singapore. We are and his two daughters, well known among the
told that those did not sail from Batavia by the La Seyne, but that they are passengers for Singapore by the Koning Willem II.
Commenting on the questions recently asked
circumstances altered..
GERMANY'S NAVAL AND COLONIAL ESTIMATES.
promptly, giving a lovely catch to Edwards each others' way, some of the players did not in long field, but probably cold hands aecounted know what to do with the ball when they got it, for his dropping it. A few minutes later or simply let drive, having no idea where the he had the satisfaction of holding another from ball was going. It may be a onse of doing evil Mackensie, who want eat after a long tenure that good may come for the Club to be continu- with only one ran to his credit. 63–61. The ally changing their players, as there can be average was again redwood, this time to
no doubt that, in League matches to date, they LONDON, November 25th. slightly over 10 runs per wicket Hablack have tried a sufficient number of players to form The official details of Germany's
was the eighth man to handle the bat, but no he
a strong team and a plentiful supply of useful was unable to run Elddis undertook this duty reserves for the cup to competition. naval estimates for 1910 show the for him. The partnership produced seven total to be £21,704,412, of which runs before it was dissolved by Garnett estehing
enormous proite out of a misfortune which by the Hon. Mr. Murray Stewart regarding aum £17,177,500 is for new construc. / Brown. 70–7--11. Average runs per wicket easily value for thair win against the disjointed
would take the public generally by surprise, and would press heavily on each individual The same principle applies to speculations in stocks and shares, and in fact to specula
the postponement of the King's Birthday sela- brations, and the replies given by the Govern- tion and armaments.
ment, the Singapore Free Press says The The Colonial Estimates are chiefly The average was thus rodnood to nine runs abject sorvility that a Crown Colony Govern- incident is an electric searchlight upon the
interesting on account of the decresses
ing an opinion worth the avoking. It dictated- its orders, assuming the incompetence of Sir radoziok Lugard and his Executive Council. We know enough to know that the Colonial Office has done the Hongkong Govern ment a grievous injustice, and has treated it with a contumely that the relations of ordinary
ANOTHER INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE.
LONDON, November 25th. The United States Government is considering a proposal to summon an International Conference to regulate the killing of seals.
It is suggested that Great Britain, America, Japan and Russia should agree to cease pelagic sealing in Alaskan waters.
tion of all kinds. If everyone had to wait ment must display where the Colonial Office in the Colonies. The subsidy to before operating until possible events ailu-utters ita fist. The humour of the whole Kinochow is decreased by 88,203 ally occurred, instead of buying or selling thing is that the Colonial fee did not (£ storling P) on the probability of their occurring, com- consider the collective wisdom of the Hong- mercial convulsions would be much more on Government as being capable of form- frequent and much more severe than they are. From this economist point of view, which is really what has to be chiefly con sidered, even if it were desirable, it must in the nature of things be impossible to put down speculation altogether, as benig simply gambling. What the whole matter resolves life could not parallel. The dominating itself into is rather a moral than an economic impunity treat & Crown Colony Government, as fact, however, is that a Colonial Offee can with question. So far as it can be decided upon an imbecile pappet, and the Crown Colony Gór the former basis, we can only come to the urament has to take that lying down, with well recognised facts that there are many profession that it rather likes it than otherwise HONGKONG, NOVEMBRE 26TH 1909. acts, which are moral or immoral, not in their It will be now understood that our conter-
nature but in the degree and the manner
tions as to the chronio incapacity of a Crown Wa notice that the Times has recently beer they are carried on. That a certain number of the Calong it nominally administers are Colony Government to protect the intereste again discussing the old and ever undecided of badly balanced people may abuse specula- based on the solid ground of innumerable pre- question of how far gambling should be tion and run risks which their financial cedents. The Hongkong incident is merely the tolerated and recognised by Government. position does not warrant is no reason for latest of an interminable series. What a Crown Its attention was drawn to the subject by its condemning speculation when carried on Colony Government, if it really cares for the correspondent at Rome, who gave some with reasonable judgment and with sufficient for, must come to see, is that the only court of welfare of the Colony it draws salaries to ore rather startling figures as to the product of means to meet all contingencies that may appeal it has to took to must be found within the State Lotteries, which it appears bring arico. It is, therefore, a grave mistake to the civil community of its own Colony, primri- in no less a sum than £1,700,000 clear class all such operations as gamblingly the queffigial members to begin with, and profit to the Government. The arrangement They may, when imprudently undertaken, along with them, those persons who have is such that incre than half the money be so spoken of AA figure of unlimited facilities by command of the cables, which is staked goes to the State; but, not-speech, but this does not alter the fact withstanding this, the Lottery is eminently that, when entered upon with prudence and popular, and especially so among the poorer foresight, speculative transactions are not people, who contribute willingly very small only a legitimate but a necessary and useful sums out of their very small earnings. cloment in commercial affairs. Whether much harm is done by this is a
The Emperor of Japan has given a donation of 5,000 you to the fund for the erection of a nonament at Port Arthur in commemoration of the Japanese soldiers who fell during the siege of that fortrens.
10. Maartines was next to enter, but after hitting a two was held by Baird. 72-8-2
per wicket. Hennessey was the tenth men with Hubback saw runs come more freely. The to go to the wicket. and his association latter hit out vigorously and got four boan. daries in succession, which raised the score to 100 at 12-45. Ent dimater followed, Baird taking Hennessy's wicket with a'olean bowl. 100—9—3. The average and again been raised to just over 11 runs per wicket. Cavendish was last man in but he did not hold the bat long, as his partner played on his own wicket from Bird. The innings alosed at 12.50.
tin interval, and with 58 rous to equal the Hongkong went to the wicket after the combined scores of the visitors their prospects of success were rosy indeed Pearce and Elborough opened for Hongkong, the first over producing five off Hennessy-four for Elborough and one for Pearce. Only one ran was made off Clarke, but Hennessy next time
gave a four bye. A succession of single rans followed until Elborough out Clarke to the boundary, and added a two. Then Straits tried a change of bowlers and replaced Clarine by
THIS EVENING'S ORGAN RECITAL.Mackenzie, who was sent to the boundary by Pearce, who followed with a single, bringing
The Gunners are going strong and wire.
opposition they had to face on Saturday. Lt. Bagnall at centre-half worked like a Trojan from start to finish, and is likely to copy the position for the remainder of the season. West, division to take the piece of Waters, kicks too who has been transferred from the second
mash to touch, but, when he he remedied this fauit, his strong kicking will be of great value to his team.
Disappointing as the performance of the Sap- per team was they at times looked as if a better understanding of each others' methods was all that was necessary. It struck me, however, that some weeding out will have to take place before they can hope to do much good this season. when within shooting range charactorised the The old fault of dillying about with the ball efforts of the new forwards, but I am told that this fault is a world-wide one in the Corps.
16 10
B
LEADING GOAL SCORERS. Taylor, Buffs.... Watts, E.G.A. Brewster, Buffe Brown Kowloon Numbers in parenthesis indicate matches played.
REFEREE.
BOXING CONTESTS. ·
The following in the programme of the organ the total up to 30 after fifteen tainutos' play,
"Bill" Lewis' commodious stadium, erected recital to be given at St. Peter's Church, West The fast bowling gave the batsmen little chance near the Belle View Hotel, yesterday lacked but Grimble, kindly assisted by Mrs. A. G. Gordon, reached after thirty-five minutes play. Just had been arranged, but counter attractions neke Point, this evening at 5.30, by Mr. George to slog, sad runs came slowly, though 50 was one thing, individual support. A good programme
Mr. E. Piercy and Mr. Geo. P. Lammert:-- Offer oire No. 4, in G major ...... Leféburo-Wely 1 b.w, to Hennessy. 62-1-6 Only seven runs
as the figures were changed Pearce went out no doubt responsible for the limited attendance. Tenor Solo...-se 'Abide with me" Liddle
The opening fight was an eight round boat Ms. Gro P. LAMMENT,
were needed to win. Turnor socured the first between O'Keiff of the Torpado Depot and Alleghetto Benzioso erthould Tours off Mackenzie, two singles went to Elborough Harvey. There was little of interest in the Tenor Roit Draw)
from Hennessy, and then Turner hit the re- contest, however, for Harvey did not know how pear, all ya people." to arouse public attention at home, and so bringária, Lord God "Elfah Mendelsohn quisite four to the boundary, giving the victory to steer clear of O'Keif's proppy left, and after the detective light of publicity to bear upon the of abraham
to Hongkong by nine wickets after fifty standing up against it for eight rounds the misfensanes of the Colonial Office in its super Pastorals... No. 7 of "Fleurs nimees". Kulak minutes' play."
MR. R. PILOT. cilious dealings with the helpless and tatoly (Arranged for the Organ by A. W. T. Baer.)
docision was given against him."
acquiescent Crown Colony Governments. Bynn No. 82,
During the singing of this Hymn a collection will be taken in aid of the Organ Fund. Rove Angelique (Up 10, No. 22.) ... Rubinstein (Transcribed for the Organ by ME. EDYIN H. LEMARE.) Contralto Bolo...... "O rest in the Lord ** (Elijah) Mendelssohn
Salome
MES A. & GOEDOX
Offertoire in F menas...........
STEAMER ON FIRE.
BANDMANN COMEDY CO nice question for discussion, and upon it the We are naked to draw attention to the change
"David Garrick" is one of these old plays writer gives his views which cover a good in time of the sale of the goods and chattels of that will always appeal to human nature. deal of wall traversed ground, and amount & Bertolona, of Chater Road, to-day. The Though we have got beyond the days when it
auction will take place at 11 am.
was thought that an actor, or indeed anyone substance simply to the admission that
who earned his own living, could not be a gambling in moderation is a harmlosa diver-
gentleman, there is still sufficient snobbery in sion and may be allowed to pass without
the world to make us appreciate the distinctions serious condemnation. On the other hand,
which are emphasised in this comedy. As is
The merchant steamer Aline, commanded by ho lays it down that “gambling of all kinds
known, the play is practically a one-man Capt. Francion, arrived at Saigon on November when it becomes a serious pursuit is harm-
affair, and the actor who takes the title 3, and reported that fire had broken out among role has the success of the production in the cargo, which consisted of coal, since four ful to the mind.
. The confirmed The Hongkang Weekly Press, published for his hands. Mr. Vane essayed the party previously. Several steam launches were speculator does not know how much he is dispatok by the Faglish Mail to-morrow, will vary satisfactorily. He played with spirit and help in mestaring the flames, but it took trusting to luck and how much to judgment. Cricket Matokes to date, as well as the full acting in the famous scene where Garrick feigns The master and a few vihers stuck to the vessel. contain the fall reports of the Interpart brought down the house with his powerful on ok to do it. The Aline was bound Hongkong. On arrived at Saigon, several He thinks himself a pillar of commerce, and
the redamanded and got their discharge. is es dangerous is the rake who think report of the King's Firthday celebrations. To drunkenness at the request of his lover's father The fire is sacribed to the coal havingen kept prevent disappointment it would be advisable in order to make her disenchanted with hun. too long on board, owing to the Altas being himself a lover." This statement is some for subscribers desiring extra copies to forward He was well supported by Miss Forsythe, who detained two months at Port Said for repairs to what hard upon all commercial speculation, their ordare to the publishing office to day, mada a sweat Violet Gresham,
her machinery.
of
STRANTS,
(Second Innings.)
B. L. Eddie, Baird, b Bird..... ..............
N. E. Grender o Maundrell, b Baird - OH, Lt. Clarke, and b Oliver
H. E. 3. Zehnder, a and b Bird
·T. G. Hickley, lb wand b Oliver
E. H. Madonzia, o Edwards, b Hird,
V. Brown, Garust, b Bird......
T. E. Bubback, b Hird..
A. Maartenz, o Baird, b Bird Dr. Immersy, b.Baird. K, G, Cavendish, not out
Extrae
•Total....... Dowling Analysis
→.
Bird
17.3
Baird.
Baguall Oliver
HONGKONG. (Second Innings)
T. E. Pearce; lbw b Hennessy
A. C.E. Elborough, not out
W. C. D. Turnar, not out...... Hanndrell, Edwards, Baird, Bagnall,
Garnett, Green, Oliver und Bird did not
Vrties
bat.
Total
W.
"Kid" Marriott of the Naval Yard then met Seaman Caldwell of H. M.S. Flera The "kid **· scored wall in exchanges, but he met another of those tough propositions" which a man fasing all comers meets, and the result was a draw.
The next event was purely Chinese A boy described as "Rags" from the Praya Bast Hotel was pitted against one, Lam Pai, an alleged riesha cookie. The Orientals had learnod a little of the European" how fashion," but they were careful not to disturb each others egaan. imity, and Bage" did not object to hir comrade getting the decision, notwithstand- ing the fact that the latter did not deserve it.
The principal event on the programme was a fifteen round bout between Gunner Arandel, B.G.A., and Corporal Spillett of the Baffs, The fight was the outcome of a challenge by Spillett, who brought a glowing reputation to the Colony. His exhibition yesterday, however, proved that he was not in the same class se the victorious gunner who,although notan effective hitter, is a boxer with scientific qualifications.. The fight was all Arundel's, but the Buf corporal took a thorough hiding, and put up a gallant fight before he was counted out in the Tenth round.