TELEGRAMS.
(THROUGH RETTER'S AGENCY.]
KING ALFONSO.
ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION IN PARIS.
LONDON, May 8th.
THE MAGISTRACY,
UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF MORPHINE. A Chinese was fined $900, or in dofnult two months' imprisonment, by Mr. Mel- hourue for being in unlawful possession of morphine.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MAY 9TH, 1018
LOCAL SPORT.
CHINA RECOGNIZED BY AMERICA.
CEREMONY IN PERING.
LAWN TENNIS
Mr. E. T. Williams, American Chargé Interest in this game is very keen d'Affaires, accompanied by the staff of the in the Colony at present, and it will be American Legation, including the mili, heightened by the ancement that atary commandant of the guard, visited BEGGING MONSTROSITIES,
competition, partaking of the nature of the Winter Palace at eleven o'clock on an interpart contest, is to take place on the morning of the 2nd inst, and pre Before Mr. Melbourne yesterday a one- King Alfonso of Spain was cheered by armed Chinese and a blind Chinese wore Monday afternoon, when four representa sonted Yoon Shih-kai with a message charged by P.C. John Clarke with beg-tives from Haiphong will meet a similar from President Wilson recognizing the
Chinese Republic. largo crowds on arriving at Paris, Hisging for alma. The defendants were fined number of local players. The programine
will include man's doubles, men's single Majesty attended a parade of the troops, 85 each.
and one mixed doubles match The Hong- and received another ovation.
King Alfonso on arrival was met at the
kong representatives will probably be Hliams to the President's office. The route from the Legation Quarter through the Poincare and
A. Nisbet, A. N Joseland, H. Hancock, Imperial City to the Winter Palace was station by President
nombers of the Cabinet. Extraordinary
and B. Hancock
precautions were taken to assure the safety of His Majesty. Numerous an- Troops closely archists were arrested. lined the whole route to the Quay D'Orsay
GRAZING ON GOVERNMENT PLANTATIONS,
Seven Chinese were charged at the Magistriey yesterday, before Mr. F. A. Hageland, with unlawfully grazing 27 cattle in Government Plantations near Kowloon City. A woman was charged with trespassing on Government land and Mr. Green, of the with cutting grass. Forestry Department, proved the case and It was its the owners were well to do, customary for these people to send the cattle out in charge of three or four boys, and allow them to go anywhere. The prosecution did not desire to press the case against the woman, but the other offence was more serious. The defendents had previously been similarly charged,
Yuan Shih-kui scut a private carriage with a guard of honour to take Mr. Wil
INTIMATIONS
trai Chen Teh-chuan, the Civil Governor JOHNSTONE'S
In the afternoon a return official visit took place at the American Consulate. The Chinese representatives present were the Military Governor of Kiangsu, Gen.
for Foreign Affairs, the City Magistrate, Mr. Yin, Mr. Ivan Chen, Commissioner several of the Police Commissioners, the Magistrates of the Mixed Court, the Pre- sident of the Chinese Chamber of Com
otlior officials of the Government, General Chen wore forsign military uniform, and the other perfe sentatives wore foreign dress.
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The proceedings, says the N.-C. Daily News, were of a purely formal nature. Dr. Wilder made a brief speech, observing that although that occasion was a mere them profoundly. He went on to speak formality it was one which must impress of the friendly relations between the two countries, expressing hope that they
in view of the organised campaign of the stated that the cattle were all impounded, Interport team will take place on Sur. Foreign Minister. After a few minutes' courtesies were exchanged.
French anarchists,
At a banquet riven at the Elysee Pre- sident Poincare greeted in the person of King Alfonso & noble nation which had contributed many glorious pages to history. He rejoiced at the conclusion of the Moroccan Convention which would enable the two countries to co-operate in the work of peace and civilisation.
His Majesty replying, said he welcome l the fraternal sentiments of the French
peopic.
SUPREME COURT.
Thursday, 8th May.
IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION.
BEFORE MR. J. H. KE (ACTING PUISNE
JUDGs),
INTERESTING CLAIMB.
and their cowherds had appeared before Mr. Melbourne. His Worship fined the male defondants $15 or a mouth's im- prisonment, and the woman was fined $3.
"A NEW SENSATION, ".
A Eurasian nanied Norman Elgin, aged 23, was charged by Inspector. McHardy before Mr. Melbourne with attempting ta: commit suicide by hanging.
A Chinese contractor of Queen's Road East said that just before nine o'clock on Wednesday evening he heard some womon making a noise. They were apparently very excited, and were shouting that somebody was committing suicide in the cubicle. On going inside, witness found the defendant hanging by a cord. He cut the cord, and had the defendant taken to the Pulice Station. In reply to Mr. Mason Action was brought by William Shewan, (of the firm of Messrs. Wilkinson & trading as W. Shewan & Company, Grist), witness said that defendent emelt against tho Kwong Hon Company for of drink. After the cord was cut the 8392.30, being money duo as price of goods defendant stretched himself out on the bed bargained for and sold. The same and went to sleep...
Inspector McHardy said the defendant defendants were sted by Phiuderer &
for $300, being damage was brought to the Station shortly after Jenkinson sustained by plaintiffs by reason of breach 10 o'clock. The man had a bluish mark of contract on the part of the defendants round his neck, and his eyes were staring On witness asking him why he wanted to in failing to take delivery of certain commit suicide, he said he had been Mr. Leg d'Almada appeared for the drinking sums. He appeared to be first plaintiffs, Mr. A. H. G. Jackson, of perfectly sober. He had been out of em- ployment for some time: Thefendant was Messrs. Johnson, Stokes & Master, repre-back in the face when brought to the sented the second plaintiffs, and Mr. Station, NATA COMMON
Mr. Mason declared this was a mere P. W. Goldring represented the successore
freak rather than an attempt to commit to the defendant Grm.
Defendant was a broker, and suicide. was earning a fair income. He had been in the habit lately of going to the Theatre and had witnessed hanging secues, and when he was in drink be had a curiosity
goods.
Mr. Goldring explained to his Lordship that he was in a peculiar position, because the Kwong Hon firm was no longer in existence. Therefore, he could not say
that he repressited the defendants. His
elients were the successors of that firm. and they were known as the Kwong Hon Cheung Kee. His clients thought they
to feel what it was like.
His Worship-He wanted a new sensa tion. (Laughter.)
INTERPORT RIFLE PRACTICE.
The final practice for selection of the
day next at King's Park from 2.30 p.m. and the following sixteen are requested to attend :-Messis. Coles, Willis, Stewart, Danby, Lyon, Heart, Styles, Mauger, Pearce, Bland, Elson, Fawcett, Gregory, Simpson, MacNab Wilson, and McLellan,
The scores of 90 and over made in the:
practice last work-end are as under
Act
H. Stewart Mellan Willis
T. Bearl
200 500 600 Total. 33 38 33 90 90 33 35 30 35 39 93
31
32 32 95
Styles
20
.32
32
92
J. Lyos
27
32
92
Simpson Danby Manger Cnles Pearce
29 31
32
92
20 34
02
34
MacNab Wilson
20 28 28 *93 29 90 81 30
32
90
32 '30
90
SMUGGLING CHINESE INTO AUSTRALIA
The company, the prosecutor pointed out, secured the confederation of the customs officer, thus enabling the Chinese holding the certificates of former residents to enter undetected. These certificates, it is said, with the aid of the customs officer were used several times before a cancella tion was made.
The Government investigators at Hong- defen- kong discovered that the incoming Chi- nese had been given minute instructions by representatives of the company in order that they might show a loen know ledge ahould they be questioned closely by the officers.
The documents sized by the Common wealth showed that the company profited to u Bgure amounting to over 1,000 on cach certificate issued.
official
lined with soldiers. As the party entered would be continued and strengthened, the gates the palace band played a wel- and that the great qualities of the Chinese coming anthem. They entered boats and people, combined with the new ideas and were conveyed across the lake to the build the new learning, would ensure advance. ings which the President uses is offices.ment in the progress already begun. Here they met a delegation including The Tutuh formally acknowledged the
further military and navni officers and the congratulations and chat with the Foreign Minister, Mr. The proceedings took place in the Court) Williams was informed that the President room, which was decorated with the Ings was ready to receive him in an adjoining of the two Republics. room. Mr. Willians and the staff entered arcompanied by Chiuose. The reception party bowed to Yuan Shih-kai and pro- eceded immediately to read President Wilson's inessage, which is as follows:---
THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.
GERMAN INTERESTS IN CHINA,
THE TEACHING OF GERMAN IN CHINESE SCHOOLS.
The Government and people of the United States having abundantly testified | We take the following comment front their sympathy with the people of China our Chinese contemporary, the Pcking upon their assumption of the attributes
and powers of self-government deem it Daily News:-- opportune at this time when the Repro- sentatives in the National Assembly havo med to discharge their high duty, setting the sea of full accomplishment upon these aspirations of the Chinese people, that I extend in the name of my Government and of my countrymen greeting and wel. come to the New China which is thus catering into the family of nations."
ADDRESS. BY THE AŽIERICAN CHARGE D'AFFAIRES,
After this Mr. WILLIAMS added:
Mr. Mason said that was so, as might be able to come to some ardant had tried all the ordinary common ments with the plaintiffs it an adjourn
or garden once,'
„" (Laughter.) ment were allowed. A notice had been
His Worship bound defendant over to inserted in the Chinese papers to the effect
be of good behaviour for six months. : that his clients were taking over the
Inspector MeHardy asked whether he contracts of the Kwong Hon and asking should give the cord back to defendant, chopped. The two contracts in question and his Worship replied in the affirma Frederick William Strack, accountant our thanks to your President.
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We notice that the German · Press at home and in the Far East, as well as certain German politicians, are vigorously bewailing the fact that. Germany has lost ground in Chins in recent years. It is asserted that in the matter of advisorships Germany is not receiving fairplay, and an agitation is afoot to induce the Gor- man Government to press for the obliga- In taking this step, I entertain the tory introduction of the German Innguago Now we are ver confident hope and expectation that in Chinese Schools. perfecting the Republican form of govern-fectly willing to concede to Germany that place under the sun" to which her ex- ment, the Chinese nation will attain the highest degree of development and well-panding commerce and financial interests
entitle her.
ELİT When it comes to being, and that under the new rule all international scramble for adviserships the established obligations of China, which passed to the Provisional Govern regard it as only natural that sho should take a hand in the game and do. As mentioned in our columns on Tuesdayment, will in turn pass to be observed by her utmost to secure, as large a share of
the spoils as possible. But a considera the case of alleged conspiracy in connee the Government established by tion with the introduction of Chinese into. Assembly."
tion of the allocation of foreign adviser- Victoria was heard at Melbourne, at the
ships under the Republic reveals the fact that Germany has emerged from the beginning of last month, when John
contest with as Inany posts for her Edward Hoying, and Hey Gin, were Spargo, Customs officer, Hey Poo, Henry charged with having, in 1911 and 1912, at President, having communicated to your nationals as she could reasonably expect Melbourne, unlawfully conspired, fed Excellency the message of the President of to secure. In the War Department, there erated, and agreed with Hey Shing, of the United States giving formal recogni- is Major Dinkelmann, who was engaged In connection with Hongkong, with Kam Fong Mei, also oftion to China's Republic, I desire for upon precisely the same terms as his Hongkong, and with other persons, to myself, and on behalf of my countrymen French colleague. procure the admission of Chinese into resident in China, to express the satisfac the Loan, Germans receive the responsible of Australia, in tion we all feel in the action taken by the posts of Director of the Loans Depart the Commonwealth
sister republic we cannot be indifferent to Gabolic. The former's position, though violation of the Immigration Restriction American Government. As citizens of a ment, and Deputy Inspector of the Salt
The Crown Prosecator alleged that a anything affecting the success of repub-temporary only, will be quite as im 170 ISS
lican government in China.. the company had been formed, with watch your progress with sympathetic Foreign Advisers while it lasts.
We shall portant us that of any of the other interest, trusting that the hopes wheth Deputy Inspector of the Salt Administra headquarters at Hongkong, to trade in Chinese naturalization certificates, buying animated the martyrs of the Revolution tion will be called an adviser." though from Chinose who will and their full fruition in the free subordinate to the British Chief Inspector. these credentials
Wo And in minor positions connected with returned to their native country and not institutions now being established. wishing to re-establish in Australia, believe in Government of the People, by the Salt Gabelle and other Government
The Crown alleged these papers were the People, for the People Out of the Departments Germans are receiving their 16 Power
If, like sold to Chinese who desired to come to mists of high antiquity echo the words of dus share of appointments. Australia, but, under the restriction act the great declaration: Heaven sees as Oliver Twist, they still ask for more, they would not be permitted to land without the People see, Heaven hears as the People are really guilty of pretensions which are 12 certification.
bear." We rejoice with you to-day in not warranted by the actual circum the confident belief that these ancient stances,
As to the question of the "obligatory words have found their fulfilment anew, and that this new government broad introduction of the German language in based upon the People's will, by the Chinese schools, this is a matter which establishment of lasting peace and equal should be decided solely upon practical justice will minister to the highest hap grounds without attaching undue import piness of the people of China, and meritance to the national interests of any For years past English. the blessing of Heaven.
foreign State.. has been the lingue franes of commerce YUAN BHIH-KAT'S RESPONSEL YUAN SHIH-KAI responded as follows: and education in the Far East. German Mr. Chargé d'Affaires, I listened with merchants doing business in Chinese the profoundest satisfaction to the wel-Treaty ports invariably employ English- como message from the President of the speaking compradores, and conduct must United States which you have just read, their correspondence and business in and to the assurances of sympathy which that language. Their only alternative at On behalf of present is to learn Chinese, and it is you eloquently extended. the Government and the people of China generally impossible for a busy merchant I thank you and also beg you to transmit to attain sufficient proficiency in the native tongue to be completely in- Though
dependent of interpreters or other inter- years, the Republic of China is
Most Germans who come to young
mediarioa. founded on principles of liberty and free the Far East possess a working knowledge dom which are already deep graven of English; if they don't they will find the hearts of the Chinese people..
it far easier to acquire than Chinese. "We believe that through the per- manent establishment of this form of after all, should be the determining government we have found the best means factor, the compulsory introduction of of ensuring us what you have been enjoy German into the schools would be far Was evidently disguised.ing through the same means for 140 years, from welcome. In the first place foreign Witness End no doubt that the plan was in namely, the unalienable rights of life education has, up to the present, been the same handwriting as the other docu- and liberty, and the pursuit of happiness given almost entirely in English, by It is equally gratifying and significant British or American teachers. In the ments. Witness also gave evidence as to a Dumber of other documents, the object that the political ideals of two great second place any Chinese who acquired of the Crown being to connect them with peoples, though separated by a broad proficiency in German in preferetes to ocean and living under different skies, are English would find his sphere of activity Robert Dundus, an officer of the Union of one and the same kind. The declara seriously restricted. The bulk of foreign Hoying and Hey Poo Bank of Australia, Ltd., and an expert tion in our ancient classics and the words newspapers, books and periodicals that in handwriting, produced a cony of of your greatest Presidents, both of which are published in China are in English. entries in his hank's transfer book, and you have just recited, show that Chinese In no part of China except possibly Shan- also cables received from the Chartered and Americans will always be united in tung would a knowledge of German be Bank of India, China and Hongkong, in- love of government based on the people's of any advantage to the average Chinese structing the bank to pay moneys in 1811 will. I am confident in the hope that this merchant, scholar or official. English bas and 1912. Hoying had only one account at the bank. From May 12, 1911, to July common faith in the soundness of repub established itself as the medium of com- lican government will serve to bring merce, education, and even of diplomacy 6, 1912, telegraphic credits were received China and the United States into yet in the Far East: why then this pother from the bank at Hongkong by the Union closer contact than they are now and will about introducing another foreign tongue Bank in favour of Harry Hoying. These further strengthen the friendly relation which can never compete with it and credits, 10 in number, vere for £1,000, which have invariably existed between must certainly handicap China in her The money was cabled from Hongkong them."
efforts to promote an efficient system of THE EYE and the amounts were paid by cheques
If certain subjects national education?. drawn by Harry Hoying or cashed across
are to be taught in German the logical the counter for him
result will be that Russia, France, Japan. As already stated, the defendants were
Italy and possibly other countries will demand similar privileges for their committed for trial.
respective languages. China would indeed become a polyglot country if all The Rev. C. I. Blanchett, of the Church, Mr. d'Almada replied that the arrange
On the same morning the United States her scientists spoke German, all her Missionary Society, residing at Canton,
formally recognized the Republic of lawyers French, all her military officers ment could be made after the judgment.
China, and at Shanghai the wual Japanese and shall we say all her audi. Mr. Goldring then intimated that he said he knew Miss Gertrude Dunk, and
formalities were exchanged between repretors Russian T The idea is preposterous had known her for 19 years. Sho was a could not carry in with the case.
and it has only to be stated in this man- Mr. Jackson proved his case, which was lady missionary, stationed at Hok Shan
At Singapore last week Captain Hen sentatives of the two Governments.
The American Consul-General, Dr. A.ner to realize its abaurdity. The average that defendants failed to take delivery of City. On the 31st March Miss Dunk came neke, of the German steamer Spezia, was certain goods, which were accordingly sold down and resided with witness and his called upon to state why after leaving Wilder, accompanied by the Vice man who goes into business or one of the by auction. The claim was for the wife at 30, Bonham Road until the even: Hongkong, at present declared to be an Consuls, Mr. Ganse and Mr. Johnson, professions seldom has time to master more infected port, he entered Singapore with visited the Chinese Bureau of Foreign than one foreign tongue. Upon practical ing of the 2nd April, when witness out flying his quarantine flag. The acting Affairs in Bubbling, Well Road at mid grounde he will, if he is wise, learn the difference in price.
escorted her to the Tai On: The gold Port Health Offer, Dr. Matheson, day, where they were received by Mr. Ivan one which will be most useful to him in His Lordship geve judgment for $0.27 watch produced belonged to Miss Dunk, prosecuted and Mr. Faunt appeared to Chen and presented to Tutul Chen Teh his everyday life. A Chinese will there In the cash in which W. Shewan & Com- and her name was inside the case.
The defence was that after shuan, the Civil Governor Mr. Yin and fore select English in preference to any The defend,
other officials, besides several prominent other language, and this being the cast pany were the plaintiffs, Mr. d'Almada silver chain handed to him, he knew to Manila. Upon leaving there the captain them formally acquainted the Tutah with ment to yield to an utterly unreasonable leaving Hongkong the boat proceeded to Chinese men of business, Dr. Wilder it would be indefensible for his Govero- explained the action was brought under be the property of that lady.
was given a clean bill of health and he the fact of America's recognition of the demand to enforce the tuition of another the Sale of Goods Ordinance. The goods
therefore thought that he could enter Republic, and congratulated the Chinear tongue which, if substituted for English had beon bargained for and sold, but had
Singapore Mr. Gaunt described the on having opened the door to a better way will restrict his scope of usefulness and if offence as a purely technical one sad for the Chinese. Mr. Chen replied in taught concurrently with English must in. not been delivered."
asked that only a small fine be imposed suitable terms, and refreshments were most cases prevent him from acquiring Judgment was given for the plaintiffs.
reasonable proficency in either. The captain was fined $20 and costs. then served and a photograph takes.
them to be sent in to them to be re-
had not been sent to, and the defendants were unaware of their existence until proceedings were opened.
Mr. d'Almada said that such notice was not binding upon them.
Mr. Goldring admitted that that was so, but his clients had taken that clumsy way of letting it be known that they hal taken over the business. As a matter of fact as interim attachment had been issued, so that the property was not in jeopardy. He had discussed the question of solvency with his clients, who thought they could meet all claims.
Mr. Jackson opposed an adjournment, and asked for formal judgment. He did not suppose it would be worth fifty cents,
but he wanted it-
tive.
THE TAI ON!! PIRACY.
At the Magistracy yesterday, before Mr, C. D. Melbourne, a Chinese was charged with receiving a gold watch the property of Miss G. E. Dunk, who was one of the passengers on the Tai On when that vessel was pirated.
Mr. T. H. King (Assistant Superinton dent of Police) prosecuted and Mr. P. Goldring appeared for the defence.
Mr. King, in reply to his Worship, said he wanted this case to go to the Sessions.
Mr. Goldring said his instructions were to fight the case at that Court. There were no Criminal Sessions in June, and it meant that defendant would have to His Worship said if they continued on the next day and finished then it would His Lordship held that plaintiffs should be in time for the next Sessions, on the
18th May -prove their uses.
Mr. Goldring said he did not see how judgment could be worth anything to his friend.
Mr. Goldring said that an adjourn mout would assist him to come to some arrangement.
wait till July.
Mr. King asked permission to amend the first charge, to include and a silver chain
Evidence was given by the Chiness detective who effected the arrest, and by Inspector Cameron.
The case was adjourned...
in the Commonwealth Bank, and an expert in handwriting stated that, in his opinion, the handwriting alleged to be Hoying's on three envelopes produced, and addressed to Hongkong, was identical with that on cheques alleged to have beoa filled up and signed by Hoving. The writing on the plan of Melbourne streets (produced)
GERMAN SKIPPER FINED AT SINGAPORE.?
The formal proceedings terminating, the visitors talked with President Yuan Shih-kai for a short period, after which the Reception Committee escorted the Americans round the Palace.
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