INTIMATIONS
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY SÌm, 1914.
the Royal Colonial Instituto, Dr. MALCOLM TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS.
WATSON gave several remarkable instances of work of this character on estates in the Malay States, and he claimed that what had hitherto been regarded as the great
A. S. WATSON stronghold of malaria had collapsed almost
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without a struggle by simple drainage works. "Thousands of acres have been opened on some estates with hardly a case of malaria, as the labour had always been kopt at least half a mile from the jungle face being opened." But just when vio- tory bud been completely gained in the WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, low flat land (under dry cultivation), the
ESTABLISHED 72 YEARS:
HIGH CLASS
WINES.
WATSON'S
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENOT.] THE MONGOLIAN MISSION.
ONLY PARTLY SUCCESSFUL
LONDON, January 7th. The Times correspondent at St. Peters- burg says that the efforts of the Mon- gelian Mission to-obtain money and arma in Russin, have not proved auccessful in the sense desired by the envoys, Russia
[TIROPOR NEUTER'S AGENOE.]
THE DISASTER TO THE “OKLAHOMA.”
SUDDENLY BREAKS IN HALF,
LONDON, January 7th. The Oklahoma was the largest tank deamer afloat, valued at £119,000, and boelieved to be unsinkable. The Captain reports that she suddenly broke in half.
nro saved.
TEDER OSTASIATISCHEN LLOFN": SERVICE A
CHINA SERVICE, PROPOSED GOVERNMENT
PRESS BUREAU.:
SHANGHAI, January 7th. The Prime Minister, Hsiung Hsi Ling, gave a banquet yesterday, to which word invited the representatives of the Foreign
medical experts were at first completely was only willing to assist the Mongolian It is still hoped that some of the missing Press.
repulsed where they least expected it, namely, in the bill land. It is a common belief that it is desirable to live on a hill wish to avoid malaria, and it may be ranted that when the Kowloon Railway was under construction, the European engineers were housed on hills, measure of precaution from malaria, which, it will be remembered, prevailed extensively the labour force. Tet Dr. the MALCOLM WATRON says that in
ода Federated Malay States to live bill was just the thing not to do in 999 cases out of a thousand, the reason being that malaria in the hill land is carried VERY SUPERIOR OLD PORT WITH by a mosquito which breeds in hill streams.
STYLE AND CHARACTER.
D. PORT
WATSON'S
D.
Per Dozen $29.80
SHERRY
SUPERIOR PALE DRY.
Por Dozen 824.30
These Wines ara specially recommended, being of Superior Vintage, Old, and thoroughly. matured and in fine condition.
so far as her assistance would not con- stitute a menace to the peaceful relations with China. Otherwise, the result of the Mission may well be regarded as satis factory to the interests of all concerned, as doubtless will be shown at the impending Conference at Urga.
THE HOME RULE (JUESTION,
ULSTER NOT TO BE EXCLUDED.
LONDON, January 7th. The Morning Post states that converyn- tions between Mr. Asquith and Mr. Bonar Law in regard to Home Rule have practically ended, and that negotiations for a settlement of the question have failed, as Mr. Asquith is unable to con- cede the demand for even the temporary- exclusion of Ulster from the Bill. UNIONISTS AND FISCAL REFORM.
IMPORTANT NEW ORGANISATION.
LONDON, January 7th.
NEW YORK, January. Tib,- A boat from the Oklahoma has been picked up with five survivors, Originally there were some dozen aboard. The boat capsized several times, and only five wore
saved.
In a speech, the Prime Minister said that be regarded them as gratuitous counsellors of his Government, on whose help the Council of Ministers would count strongly and the Cabinet would show itself grateful by instituting a new Press Bureau, which would not duly offer, but also accept advice. He hoped that
CORRESPONDENCE,
THE FATAL RICSHAW COLLISION; :
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONGKONG
DAILY FERIS:"]
Sin-In view of the ricshaw collision reported in your issue of yesterday, whereby a poor coolie lost his life, is it not time that the police made soine effort to control more effectively the vehicular traffic of the Colony ?
Anyone taking a rickshaw ride through one of the main thoroughfares of the eity, cannot burb be painfully impressed. with the utterly wild and reckless yun- ning of the rickshaw pullers, darting hither and thither, suddenly swerving to the right, left, or centre, entirely regard less of the risk to themselves or their fares, while the polico stand by as calm
spectators.
On more than one occasion, the writer has seen a "mix up" of rickshaws and chairs, and while the coolies were making frantic efforts to extricate themselves or
The survivors confirm the statement that the vessel buckled up while apparently much good would be achieved by recipro- their fares, & Sikh policoman near by.
suspended between two
waves. The engines were "raoltg," and enormous waves dashed against the doomed ship. The cold was intense.
cativo work of this kind.
would be having a most hearty laugh at Mr. Lennox Simpson (“Putnam | the spectacle, as though the whole thing
was prepared for his amusement.
Weale), the Correspondent of the London Daily Telegraph, replied, thank
A circle of ships fruitlessly attempted ing the host on behalf of the guests, and
endorsing his views. res
The disaster recalls the terrible
Volturno scenes.
GALLANT RESCUE OF FIVE MEN.
The steamer Gregory rescued, five sur vivors of the Oklahoma, which met with disaster in the storm on the cast coast of the United States. The Captain got the Gregory to the les side of the lifehost, hoping thereby that the giant waves would wash the latter on to the Gregory's deck. When the lifeboat drift
A Unionist Tariff Protest League has been formed to organise action by Unionists who are dissatisfied with the Fiscal Reform policy, or who think that it is inopportuno to proceed with it ated near, with six men clinging to her, the craft capsized, scattering the men into the present.
and cannot be abolished by open drainage Its name is Anopheles Maculatus, and Dr. WATSON mentioned that this species of "Wherever mosquito exists in Hongkong. it exists malaria, is severe." The way they dealt with this problem in the Malay States was to put these streams underground for a certain distance round the habitations on the estates-probably half a mile-and on the three estates which were the first to provide the money for the experiment, the result in one case was a complete success, while on the other two there had been a dietfuct. improvement in bealth, "but not as o
complete as we wish or intend to get." Then the Government drained an extensive area in
NAVY LEAGUE F. NAVAL the Federal Capital, the result of which was excellent. In the words of the Principal
ECONOMISTS. Medical Officer Dr. SANGOM's Annual
LONDON, January 6th. Report: The results were immediate and completely satisfied the most sanguine The Navy League has organised: a anticipation.
It may safely be National campaign in opposition to the A, S. WATSON & CO., claimed that general infection is now non-meetings which have been organised by existent within the drained area." This the Naval economists to be held in the drained area was that occupied by the highest Government officials in the land West End and in the City before the and reserved for them. No fault could be opening of Parliament.
WAR OFFICE APPOINTMENT. found with their houses, fond of the inhabi tants or general sanitary arrangements.
BIR EDWARD WARD'B BUCCESSOR. Yet slaria had been an absolute scourge:
LONDON, January 6th. malaria bas For several years past
It is officially announced that Sir R. been fought in Hongkong by much the sare means with highly satisfactory results, H. Brade, Assistant Secretary at the War but much still remains to be done. Mean Office, who had the bonour of K.C.B. con- while it is encouraging to observe Low new knowledge, gained by laborious investiga-ferred upon him on 1st January, has been tion and experiment, has given to the appointed Permanent Under, Secretary of health authorities in tropical countries State at the War Office, in succession to absolute control over the malaria of low flat Sir Edward Ward, who is about to land, and high hopes of control of that of retire hill land, as well as of abolishing malaria from rice fields..
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HONGKONG JANUARY 8TH, 1914
DR. MALCOLM WArson, of Klang, Fede rated Malay States, who has had many yeurs experience in the prevention of Malarie, and is consequently acknowledged to be an authority on the subject, recently recounted some of bie experiences in a lecture deliverai at the Royal Coloui Institute. The subject of the prevention of malaria has always been one of great interest to this Colony, in common with most tropical countries, and it may not, perhaps, be generally known that while the Far Eastern Congress of Tropical Medicine was meeting in Hongkong about three years ago Dr. MALCOLM Warsos, who happened to be one of the delegates from the Fede rated Malay States, was invited by Mr. MONTAGU EDB to visit the site of the pro posed Portuguese housing scheme and to express his opinion on the question of the healthiness of the proposed Reservation.
As a result of his visit Dr. WATSON Pro pared a memorandum in which he declared that not only did be see
We owe our readers an apology for the late delivery of the Daily Press yesterday and on Saturday. The delay arose through a mishap in the machine-room which disorganised two machines and great difficulty was experienced by the fitters in getting the mechanism of the machines in perfect register again.
At the Magistracy yesterday two Inkong, and a coolie from the Wanchai
appeared to Police
Station
LABOUR TROUBLES IN SOUTH AFRICA,
RAILWAY EMPLOYEES DECIDE TO STRIKE.
PRETORIA, January 7th. At a meeting of railwaymen, it was resolved to strike at midnight to-night, as a result of the refusal of the Govern- ment to comply with the demands in reference to the retrenchment of the
staff.
DURBAN, January 7th.
At a meeting of the coal miners, it was resolved not to resume work until the full demands had been granted.
JOHANNESBURG, January 7th. Sir Louis Botha, in the course of a
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Two mates of the Gregory at once plunged into the sea to swim to the boat. Ropes were thrown to them, and they worked for two hours before they were able to get the men aboard. Huge waves repeatedly dashed them against the side of the steamer, tearing the survivors out- of their grasp.
The sixth man was frozen to death, and when the two gallant rescuers wore brought alongside they were in a criti- cal condition as the result of exposure,
THE UGANDA RAILWAY.
LORD HINDLIP'S RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE
GOVERNMENT.
LONDON, January 7th.. Lord Hindlip writes to The Times welcoming Mr. Frederic Shelford's repre- sentations in regard to the Uganda Rail way. He says that three courses are open to the Government-Firstly, to pay 5 per cent. on needful outlay; secondly, to issue securities and build themselves; thirdly, to allot the building and manage meat 'to a public company, while main-1 taining control by keeping the bulk of the ordinary shares in their own bands,
THE ANGLO-GERMAN WEDDING.
BERLIN, January 7th. The Hon. John Mitford, son of Lord Redesdale, was married to Fraulein Friedlanderfull yesterday. Through its modest dimensions, Holy Trinity Church would not permit of a great gathering, but it was nevertheless a most fashionable function. The bride was attired in a
A SUPREME COURT FOR CHINA,
SHANGHAI, January 7th. The First Civil. Senate of the newly instituted Chinese Supreme Court will be inaugurated on January 18th
THE MILITARY CONFERENCE,
SHANGHAI, January 7th. General Ying Chang, Minister of War just prior to the Revolution, will pro bably be the Chairman of the coming Military Conference..
THE TUTUHSHIP OF SZECHUAN.
SHANGHAI, January 7th. Chao Ping Chuen is resolved to decline the Tutubship for Szechen, should it be offered him.
EUROPEAN SERVICE.
POSSIBLE TURCO-GREEK
CONFLICT.
RUSSIA TAKES ACTION.
BERLIN, January 6th Russia is massing troops on
the Armenian frontier in view of a possible Turco-Greek conflict.
THE PRINCELY CROWN OF
ALBANIA
OFFERED: TO. IZZET PASHA.
BERLIN, January 6th.. The Albanian Commission has proceeded to Constantinople and offered to Izzet Pastia the Princely Crown of Albanie on behalf of the Mahommedan Albanians.
Izzet Pasha is stated to be undecided as yet whether to accept it or not.
The wonder is not that a poor coolie has lost his life by this collision, but that serious accidents of the kind are not of more frequent occurrence, and as a member of the public, 1 protest most strongly at the apathy displayed by those in whose kauping is the public safety, in such a vital matter is the regulation of traffic. The police have the necessary legal power to enforce order, and they but need to exercise it.Yours truly,
**PUBLIC SAFETY," Hongkong, 7th January, 19147
CANTON NOTES.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
CANTON, January 6th. LOAN NEGOTIMIONS IN HONGKONG. Some weeks ago, a report was current that the Government contemplated negotiating for a loan, the security to take the form of certain Government properties, Taking advantage of the New Year holiday, Mr. Liu Ka Chee, the Commissioner of Finance, went down to Hongkong to interview the representative of the prospective group of Hongkong (European) merchants on this subject, with whom he is reported to have arrived. Whilst at a satisfactory understanding.
twas said that the group would have no difficulty in raising the sum of $5,000,000 at any moment, they seemed to bo dis atisfied with Government properties as security, and requested that two of the Government business concerne be pledged instead. Mr. Liu, being of the opinion that this would make no difference, inasmuch as the loau was to be only for a short term, accordingly wired to the Civil Administrator and the Currency | Superintendent, both of whom are re- ported to have repiled endorsing his view, and authorising him to execute the agree
anent,
THE PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY, The Civil Administrator has again instructed the Commissioner of Internal Affairs to hasten the completion of a full The Prince of Wied will arrivo atlist of rames of voters and candidates, in Durazzo after the evacuation of South order that the new Provincial Assembly Albania.
LANDSLIP ON CONDUIT ROAD, Information reached the Central Police Station and the Fire Brigade Station yesterday that a big landslip had occur red close to Buxey Lodge, on the Con duit Road, and that several people had been buried. Chief Inspector D. Gourlay. Fire Brigade proceeded on the motor Inspector McDonald, and members of the to the scene, a posse of Indian, and. Chinese police following. On arriving. however, it was asortained that two or three tans of carth had fallen from the
may be formed as early as possible, in accordanco with instructions received from the National Council (Kuowuyuan). It may be recalled that the compilation of this list was ordered to be commenced about a month ago, but, so far, it doce iot seem to be forthcoming.
THE NEW COMMISSIONER OF INDUSTRIER:
Mr. Le Po, the-newly-appointed Com-
office on the 31st of last month, in the missioner of Industries, who took up
course of an interview with Civil Admin
strator Li, toached on the subject of the sheries of the province. His Excellency
answer speech, announced that a Bill would be dress of white satia, trimmed with costly foundations of a house which is remarked that, as the profit to be derived
charges preferred against them of being concerned in a highway robbery com mitted on the hillside near Tai Hang village. Mr. Otto Kong Sing was for the defendants, and the case was adjourned, bail being allowed in $100 each.
The death of Mr. David M. Clarkson, Mr. Clarkson Harbin, is announced.
introduced in the forthcoming Session of the South African Parliament, to protect the men who were willing to work, from molestation by the strikers.
CROWN PRINCE AND THE ZABERN AFFAIR.
1
luce, and the four bridesmaids wore light blue material. Four cavaliers attended the brido instead of pages,
THE CHURCH CONTROVERSY.
LONDON, January 7th. The Kikuyu controversy continues to It was elicited yesterday that letters have been written by Lord George Hamilton, Sir Godfrey Lagden, und Colonel Cunningham, who served at
rage.
course
of
erection. All the coolies employed on the place were having their mid-day meal at the time, and no one was injured.
CHESS.
The return match between the Euro- noan Y.M.CA. Chess Club and the Hongkong Chee Club at the City Hal'. resulted as follows: w. VE CLUB. V. H.E. OUERS CLUB I. R. Wood
D. E. de Carvalho. Thoy, Fuller 0 M. J. Dannenberg. doo. Piorey .....
C. A, Sutherton
RAR-
IV. Souza
HIS ATTITUDE CRITICISED BY LIBERAL PRESS. died suddenly of heart failure in Harbin
BERLIN, January 6th. Station on the evening of the 18th ultimo Interest in the Zabern affair has shifted while waiting to take the express to the from the trial of Colonel Router to the Mr. Clarkson was a well-known Crown Prince's telegrams, which were business man in the territory, having sent; not to Colonel Reuter, but to the Kikuyu and Ugands during the early J. V. Longstaff. O P. A. Rosario lived for many years in Vladivostock, General Commanding the Forces in where he had his firin, afterwards com- ing to Harbin,
south.
A number of ccolies employed at Messrs
Co.'s Sugar
Jardine, Matheson &
no difficulty. Refinery attacked the No. 1 engineer (a
compatriot) and another Chinese named
Alsace. ⠀⠀
The Liberal Pres sharply criticises the Crown Prince's habit of intervening in public affairs.
OFFICERS MOBRED IN ALSACE. STRASBURG, January 8th. As Colonel Reuter and other officers were leaving the Court, they were mob-
in making the Reservation permanently Ai Fat early on Wednesday morning. healthy, but ho strmed it to be possible The engineer was struck on the head.
without extra expense--to keep the and had to be removed to the hospital. bed. They sought refuge in a tram-car, workmen engaged on the construction The police arrested one man in connection from virulent with the affray, and at the Mag'stracy works malaria usually considered inseparable yesterday this man was remanded until from undertakings of the kind. In the engineer is able to attend the Court the lecture which he recently delivered at and give evidence,
free entirely
OBITUARY.
LONDON, January 8th. The death is announced of Cellier, the well-known composer and conductor.
days of British occupation, in which all three strongly support the action of the Bishops of Mombasa and Uganda, and depreciate the confusing of the minds of the natives with narrow sectarianism, especially in countries where Christianity is confronted by militant Mohammedan proselytism.
0 H. E. Pollock
Won, 1
ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.
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from this source was immeasurable, steps should be taken to develop the industry.
"He had already directed the various district authorities to promota and encourage it as far as possible, and requested the Commissioner to give every assistance to the fishery companies in improving their interests
ADMIRAL LI AND GENERAL TEU, Admiral Li Chun, and General Tsü Shao Chen have telegraphed to the Authorities that they have been ap Jointed. by the President, Commissioners 0 for the Disbandment of Troops in Kwang- tung, and that they will proceed south in February
HONGKONG CARGO JUNK DETAINED, While cruising in the neighbourhood of Races Tigris, the gunhoate Kang Ta and Kong Ching received information that ergo-junk No. 1120, from Hongkong, which was about to enter the port, had a Torre quantity of firearms on board. con- A wally send wame resuBed from the
rary to the regulations, and they arrested acting of thega tagme et, Henne Valler he vessel, which was towed up to terday afternoon. The sailormen wars Canton and anchored near the Govern * full steppth, but unfortunately the ment: Pier, ander a strong paard of lsh were minus two or three of that online and soldiers. No details have been mine mignons. Early in the gama Tak nahliched as to the auantity of arms seized, Treat Mahh after a gomambla, hus Pernell, but, indging from the tone of the various anualiced for the inh, handise mask soporte, it must be very considerahle, mielentand In addition to the arms the junk CATRO. full commlement of anding from Will To the concludien meriad a strona Mała upanad omain and Mallando mhich comprised hides, timber, and The con- Binawagsad tho. Meinaantie's lend the game itundry bras and iron goods. resultanding in victory for the sailors by 3 goals is however have been allowed.
take delivery of these goods,
VIOLENT EARTHQUAKE IN GREECE.
ATHENS, January 6th. There have been violent earthquake shocks at Elis and Peloponnesus, ing in great damage to property,
the
to 1,