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THE CHINESE LOAN.
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HUCOE:BPULLY FLOATED.
LONDON, September 28th..
CONGRATULATION: YROM THE PRESIDENT.
Minister in London on the flotation of the loan, which he states is based upon a desire to improve the relations of the two countries. The Republic, the President added, regards the keeping of good faith As coming before all other things.
LOAN OVER-SUBSCRIBED.
LATER.
THE KOREAN CONSPIRACY TRIAL
BUL, Soptember 20th. is mucluded of the 13 The trial Korean Christian charged with CO3- EDITACY to murder Governor General Terauchi. Baron Inchiko, ex-President of the Privy Council and President of the Y.M.C.A., and five others have been sentenced to imprisonment for ten years, oighteen to seven years, forty to years, and forty-two to five years, others being acquitted.
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BANDOM REFLECTIONS.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PREF, MONDAY SEPTEMBER Sorø, 1918.
Notwithstanding all the comments that have been made in the Press and the questions that have been asked in the Legislative Council with regard to the overcrowding of Victoria Ciaol nothing
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The Cathedral Organ Fund ought to benefit appreciably from the dramatic entertainment given in its aid at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night, under the patronage of H.E. the Governor, for it attracted a lull house. Mr. Denman Fuller presented "Penelope," a charm-
farce Area Belle" in which there are a number of catchy songs, trios and or two excellent
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There was quite a stir. in local circos on Thursday in anticipation of a stormy
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.} meeting of shareholdors of the China Sugar Refining Company. A number of
September 27th. shareholders had taken the unusual step in Hongkong of proposing that the co-
All the talk in the city just now is sulting committee and the general agents about the value of the paper currency. seems to have been done in the direction should issue an interim dividend. to As I reported some time ago, on the 23th of seriously settling the problem which the general agents replied that of this month the notes were to be made There is no rush for the Chinose Loan Apparently the authorities at present are they did not think such a course was legal currency and no discount of any
following the lines of least resistance, prudent, It was expected that as the kind was to be taken or given undering operetta founded on the well-known but there is a steady stream of applica-and rather than attempt to secure addi.signatories to the requisition held som penalty of heavy punishments. This pro tional prison accommodation are adopt. thing like 10,000 shares between them ing the easier cours of getting rid of that they would have put up a fighting clamation has had a great effect on the
dances. The lyrics are by G. P. Hawtrey President Yuan Shih-kai has tele some of the prisoners for whom they have can, but to the surprise of averybody value of paper money this time, and the quartets, and also one graphed congratulations to the Chinese must be apparent to any one. It reduces man made his reply to Mr. Belilios, and but all over the city the monty-changer's names which are a guarantee of excel-
The folly of such a proceeding they simply wilted away after the Chair. discount gradually decreased until on
the 25ll it had nominally disappeared, and music by Edward Solomon, two
the punishment of senging offenders to
the meeting degenerated into something prison to a farce, and it adds to the like a farce through not a single hand allowance of two per cent was being lence. The caste was as follows:- difficulties of the palice, who are already being held up in support of the resolution taken, Late on Tuesday a number of Pitcher
to consider which the meeting was called soldiers paraded the main streets of the Walker Chalks....Lt. N. J. Williams, A.S.C. unable to adequately cope with the large
city with a notice reminding everyone Mrs. Croaker......Miss Rowe, criminal and quasi-criminal section The Children's Sports at Kowloon on that any person demanding discount on Penelope..... already to be found within our borders, New Year's Day is such an excellent in paper money would be at once thrown
Mrs. Schofield. Penelope is a "elavey" in the house Imagine what the effect must be on the stitution, that it would be a pity were it into prison. Chinese mind when it is known that two allowed to drop.. The Kosloon Cricket about for three hours, and at night local and Walker Chalks (policeman, soldier This procession marched of Mrs. Croakor, while Pitcher, Tosser, men, who were sentenced to death for Club, whe inaugurated the sports some notes were at 10 per cent. discount only and milkman respectively) are "follow- It is announced that the Chinese Loun murder and which sentence was after six years ago, have also asumed the fand later to less than & per cent.
The ars of Penelope. The scene is the a considerable wards commuted to penal servitude for ancial responsiblility, but now the under prospects of this attempt being successłu! | kitchen and the fun becomes furious when was over-subscribed to
life, have been released after serving taking has assumed proportions too great were seriously marred during the day Mrs. Croaker disturbs the pepper box ERIPAL.
Homething like four years of their sen- to come within a club event. In these tence. Imagine, too, what the effect will circumstances, it seems advisable that the merchant who, getting a big loan that Penelope uses as an area signal to bo when it is generally realized that thero Colony should be asked to subsoribe to from a Buropean fra by giving his oil tell the policeman and the soldier when is no means in the Gaol for any more the sports, which should be thrown open in stock as security, tried to buy up all the coast is clear" and incidentally to
malofactors. Will offenders or
this to all European children, and that a the silver he could get to the amount of ensure that they do not both pay their knowledge not tend to a greater reckless. public committee should carry then something like $200,000. He then pro surreptitious visils to the kitchen at the ness among those who are apt to give a through,
sented something like $100,000 in local same time. The addresses of the milk- loose roin to whatever criminal ton-
notes and it was only by the co-operation man ore scornfully rejected by Penelope. dencies afflict them?
of the lading merdants that & financial it happens that the removal of the pepper erash was prevented On Wednesday, box from the window brings about an Moreover, it would be interesting to
however, everything went smoothly and embarrassing visit of Robert and Tommy know what method, if any, is followed in
there were few complaints to be heard. at the same time, leading, however, to a the discharge of these prisoners whose
Some shopkeepers told customers that mutual understanding and an excellent sentences have not been completed? Are
The annual meeting of shareholders in owing to scarcity of silver, change would little supper on cold mutton. Mrs. Scho- the offences for which they were im
the above Company was held on Satur- only be given in 20 cent pics if goods field took the rile, of Penelope with per- prisoned taken into consideration when
day at the offices of the General worth cents were brought; in other fect success and the fascinating style in deciding upon their release? I can un- derstand offenders under the Opium Managers, Messrs. Shewal, Tomes & cases change would be given in copper which she sang "The Area Belle" afforded Ordinances and those who have
Mr. C. A. Tomos presided, and conts at the rate of 100 to the dollar. the house an opportunity to testify their travened certain city andharbour there were also present: Sir Paul Chator Money-changere also are giving copper appreciation which they readily seized. and Mr. H. P. White (members of the conta instead of silver. If there is no Mr. Alan Biden also was strikingly regulations being released before their LONDON, September 28th. sentences have expired, but it is difficult Consulting Committee), Mesars. C. N. rush for silver this will work itself right sucessful in the interpretation of his Turkey has ordered the release of 20 to understand why we murderers should M. Hamilton, W. J. Carroll, Fung Shui in time; but in some places it is only part, and bis topical songs, in which there car loads of ammunition which was seized base been selected for this favoured Wa, J. H. T. McMurtrie, J. A. Young, being done to evade the letter of the law wore allusions to the motor regulations, treatment. Again, any one ask why it is 8. Ellis, and R. M. Smith (Secretary), and in ase the notes, as is feared, again the burglaries and the removal of ceilings, at Uskub on the 94tb inst., and which was that only Chinese so
The Secretary having read the notice drop in value. far have been
Particular altention is delighted the house. Dr. Schofield, too, destined for Servis.
liberated? Why should not this tender-convening the meeting,
being paid to people leaving the city to
was good as the policeman and his songs The CHAIRMAN said:-Gentlemen,-We No action has yet been taken with re-hearted authorities have taken pity on
see that they do not carry more than were well given. We cannot say that the the lady from Shanghai who is languish-will take the Report and Account as usual,
part of Mr. Croaker was successfully $50 worth of silver away with them and taken, but, on the whole, the operetta gard to the consignment seized
ing in prison-perhaps I should not say with your permission, as read. They show
any person found in possession of more was very well given and the audience Salonika.
languishing when I remember that she was a small improvement over the past yem,
has the money confiscated. The law was showed the pleasure and enjoyment by sentenced to hard labour-and have but progress is undeniably slow, and it
passed some time ago, but just now is out the performance.
frequent laughter and applause through- restored her to the freedom for which is difficult to see what more can be done being wry strictly enforced and alf
The second number on the bill was. she must bo pining There are Euro than quietly await the development of
passenger junks are being carefully | Sutro's comedy, "A Marriage has been pean male prisoners still ccnfined for Kowloon. The generating plant, is in offences which are infinitely less heinous up to date affair and is working e- searched. To-day the value of notes re-Arranged," which was given by Mr. W. A special than that of the murderers already ciently, and every economy is being malas the same as on Wednesday, about Beigler and Mr. Worcester.
scene was designed for this production An assistant engineer WAS
2 per cent discount; but people still seem showing the corner of an ante-room dur- mentional. Again, if men who commait exercised. murder are liberated, say, atter four engaged in February last, as the constant anxious to get rid of them and shoping the progress of a dance in a West-SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS
conservatory opening years' imprisonment, what proportion of and continuous supervision of the new keepers all over will not change unless End house with
out of it, and beyond a moon lit sky. Transits, Levels, Plane Tables, Prismatic and his sentence will have to be served by a rather complicated ongines was deemed goods of 60 cents value be bought.
too much for one engineer alone. The man who only attempted murder?
Eight Compamos, Hand Level, ka, ko,) erecting agineer has been kept on for a A fortnight age emmented upon the much longer time than at the beginning
aleo The Servian Government has detained enthusiasm shown by His Excellency the was anticipated would be necessary owing Governor in stirring up Britons to a to the unreliable working of the gas pro of their daty by joining the ducer, experience being needed to arrive Volunteers and thereby associsting them-lat the greatest officiency, and this selves with the defence of the Colony trouble rendered it unsafe to do away which they have made their home for the with the old steam plant until quite time. Apparently his efforts are not recently. The number of consumers has without result, if one may judge from the increased by 15.6 per cent, and the in- accession of numbers which the corpa crease in lamps and motor connected to has received of late. In the course of his the mains, expressed in kilowatte, by self-imposed busk of going round the 36.8 per cent., and receipts from sale of various hongs, etc. His Excellency, current have increased by 18 por cent understand, in some instances appealed Depreciation on all the old property was
BALKAN UNREST.
THE BER VIAN WAR - MATERIAL-
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Turkey has revoked the permit for forwarding the Servian war material on the ground of the unsatisfactory attitude
A WARNING TO BULGARIA.
It is stated in Vienna that Austria, backed by Bussis, had warned Bulgaris that if she breaks the peace the must bear the risk and responsibility alone.
SERVIAN REPRISALS,
18 carloads of Turkish ammunition at
Belgrade.
A RUSSIAN TEST.
LONDON, September 29th. A sensation has been created in War saw by the sudden and unexpected mobilisation of the seven army corps of
Poland. It is officially described as a
test.
DEAR FOOD IN GERMANY.
LONDON, September 29th. Reuter's correspondent at Berlin tele graphs that the Prussian Government has mady important concessions regarding the importation of meatstuffs from Russia and the Balkans for the large towns pro- vided they are sold to the consumer at the cheapest price fixed after consultation Other concessions with the authorities. are in favour of Dutch and Belgian beef. Tariff modifications are contemplated by the Federal Council, which will be en powered to grant partial rebates.
BARON MARSCHALL'S FUNERAL.
LONDON, September 28th. The funeral of Baron Marschall you Bieberstein took place at Nevershausen, Freiburg. Count Bethmann von Hollweg and Lord Acton were present
HOME RACING.
LONDON, September 28th. The race for the Newbury Autumn Cup, run on Friday, resulted as follows:-
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The colour scheme of the room Wes carried out in a bold black and white Wednesday was the célebration of the style with touches of orange gold and moon festival and the whole city and puce, which came into vogue at home a
The furniture river were gaily decorated with flags and short time ago.
specially made by Lane, Crawford & lantern while firecrackers went off all Co. The scene was designed by M. DRAWING night lag. Usually there are a lot of W. Siegler, and when the curtain rose ares to be reported at this time, but on spon it the audience showed their instant Wednesday night there was only one, in appreciation by prolonged applause the Western Suburbs, and that not a very stage. The performance was equal to the before the performers had come upon the
large om,
scene in its perfection. Mr. Worcester's (T ANNIVERSARY OF OUTREAK OF REVOLUTION. natural gift for acting has seldom ben anniverary of the outbreak of the revola wealthy
Sunday, the 29th inst., being the rat thown to greater advantage. The re of Lady Aline, who first spurns the Crockstead's proposal of. tion at Wuchang great celebrations are marriage and finally accepts it, is to be held in Canter. The "Tung Mong by no means easy to fill. Mra Worcester, Mr. Siegler, who in this comedy made duty to the Empire. The Daily Press nothing has been written of the value of
federats Association," hus arranged for his first appearance on the local stage, has already reminded readers of the the new machinery, now over a year old, a largo ceremony among themselves and played the part of Crockstead with equal offensiveness of this term when it is and it is recommended that $10,000 be also for & grand sports' meeting on the distinction and the audience applauded
Soldiere and the performance with enthusiasm meant to include Britons, and I hope applied to this purpose, about 6 per cent. Eastern Parade Ground.
on the cust.
"Impressions in Light and Shade," the that His Excelleney did not make a similar slip when he was addressing the forthcoming.
Questions were invited, but none wire students of the various colleges and third number in the hill, was a distinctly schools will parado at 3.. when a novel idea, the abjert being to visualise, as men of Kowloon Dock on Friday after- The CHAIRMAN proposed the adoption ceremony will be held before the national were, the ideas underlying three well- flag; after which sports and games will known poems-E. O. Stephenson's The ал extract entitled noon, because I remember at a recent St.of the report and accounts.
MCM VATRIE seconded, Mr. Andrew's Ball Kowlcon was included
motion was adopted.
den of the Kama," and a passage entitled
from R among the counties of Scotland.
Stevenson's "Child's Book of Vers
The Jet Black Night Before each "impression the thestre was in complete darkness, and as the ROOTING OUT PIRTËS AROUND MACAO.
curtain was raised the light was operated The Chinese Government has been very on special scenery while vocalists" behind busy of late rooting out some of the the stage sang the words of the poems, numerous pirates around Macao and thus presenting simultaneously to the gre their captures have been kept very quiet and the ear the impressions which the The CHIEMAN That is all the business, However, each time the Kiang Tang poems call to mind. For this unique and to equal it in brilliance or in respect of entlemen. Thank you for your attend- comes to Canton these days she has very affective number the audience was numbers throughout the Far East.
In this conuoction I may be allowed to express the pleasure with which most people in the Colony learned that St. Andrew's Day was to be celebrated with the usual ball. This event has acquired more than a local importance, and it has been declared that there is no gathering
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and the he indulged in. Music and refreshments dark 1 Laurence Hope's "Gar
On the motion of Mr. Yorse, seconded and Mr. H. P. White were unanimously by Mr. FuNG SHUI WA, Sir Paul Chair ro-elected to the Consulting Committee.
Mr. HAMILTON proposed that Maurs. W. Hutton Potts und A. O'D. Gourdin be re-elected auditors at a yearly re- muncration of $100 each.
Mr. NOMURTRIE seconded, and the motion was agreed to,
The ance.
fact that the experses total somewhere.
manner.
In
ENVOYS.
are being provided and a grand gala day Dawn is looked forward to, given good weather. being decorated and there will be many To-day the streets in many places are processions on Sunday.
from
to Mr. Dennan aboard some of these miscreants and indebted primarily executions follow a few hours later. Last Fuller and Mr. W. Seigler. The latter The Bear 88,000 indicate that it is not carried TOKYO'S GIFTS TO THE FOREIGN Wk ste brought up more than 20 of gentleman was reponsible for the illustra uut in any half-hearted
theso desperadoes and this week she has lions, which were distinctly elever. had two consignments, one consisting of music was by Offenbach, Alma Goetz, these days of abstinence-out of the East.
Beven robbers who were engaged in one Francis Allitson and & Somerville, and -it might be interesting to discuss The City of Tokyo has presented the whether champagne is essential to
the following gifts, representative of the arts of the latest piracis. Lound about the the vocalists were Miss L. White, Mr. R. weather and the Government would Pearce and Master T. Martin. Mr. Don. complete enjoyment of such sa occasion, and crafts of Japan, to the special envoys city itself the pirates are very quiet this Peyton Griffin, Mr. H, T. Best, Mr. C.
to the Imporial Funeral:- though I have a suspicion that es it in
Prince Henry of Prussia-Pair of appear to be getting their land in innan Fuller was responsible for the light- the only night in the year when Scotsmen screens with tiger designs, painted of the mater of knowing how to circumventing, while Mr. A. H. Ough acted as
this nuisance, and Scotswomen gather that they would Mr. Shonki Ishibashi. prefer to do themselves well and their guests even better,
Prince Arthur of Connaught.--Writing deak by Mr. Shumin Ishibashi and writ ing box of gold lacquer representing a beach some at Maiko; and a pure gold- ornament of a stork and turtle by Mr. Bishei Unno.
In the matter of the China Loan, Mr. Birch Crisp seems to be getting all the credit of victory over "the strongest broidered
Don Alphonso d'Orleans-Screen" an- sod iu chrysanthemums financial combination the world has ever Paulownia. Seven ran. Balscadden won by bali aseen," but in Hongkong there is a strong
General LebouScreer embroidered length, three-quarters of a length separat suspicion that the honour and glory Kikuchi and a lacquer box by Mr. Shosui
with plum blossoms and birds by Mr H really belongs to our old friend Mr. Tanjimura. ing second and third-
The botting at the start was:-7 to 4T. H. Whitehead, of the Chartered Bank, and that Dr. Morrison's visit to London, Balscadden, 7 to 2 Tullibardige, 11 to 9
was a by no means unimportant factor Wilfrid.
in the matter.
Mr. Knox.A cloisonne vase with dark ground and design of chrysanthemums: carved wood figure of a warrior's child of the dahikaga period on horseback, done by Mr. Choun Yamanki.
THE FORTUNES OF POPULAR ENTERTAINERS
The lato Edward Terry's estate heen valued for probate at £14,000. Other fortunes left by notable tainers have been:- Bir Augustus Hauris, of Drury
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machinist, nasisted by Mr. H. T. Best, Mr. C. Pearce, and Mr. W. K. Reynolds. High praise must be given to the archestra, which consisted of Mr. G. C.. Archbutt Mr. Manhoff, Master T. Mar- tin, Mr. J. M. Rosario, Mr. J. V. White, has Mr. H. F. Hickman, Mr. Graca, Mr. C. D. Sas, Master A. Martin. Mr. C. H. enter-Waddell, Berg, Johnson, Mr. N. Ver- mei and Mr. M. H. Bila. The music of "Ponelope was capitally played and
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"Thoughts! which Wore £30,862 Bucalosar'a
given during the intervals The orche- £10,90; stra also played with the necessary syn- pathy the special incidental music before cech "Impression." This music was by .... $14,477
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