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ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.
FOURSOMES COMPETITION,
BYE-ROUND.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER SÅD, 1915,
WATER CARRIAGE SYSTEM. GOVERNMENT'S DILATORINESƑ” IN PRODUCING WATER. At the meeting of the Sanitary Board
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LOYAL COOLIES. TWENTY-FIVE WHO WANTED TO GO TO THE FRONT.
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A few weeks ago a certain nombor of the
PEAK
MYSTERY
REVEALED. About four months ago the body of ↳ Chinese boy was found lying on the side of the road near Mount Austen Barracke The body had a' deep wound in the chest,
ducted searching enquiries, but were.com- pletely baffed..
Following in the draw for the Four-yesterday a discussion aroso ever the Sanitary Board coolies conceived the loyal which seemed to suggest that the boy had sees Competition, for a prize kindly application of the French Fathers for perides that they could be of some service been stabbed to death, The Police con- jcsented by His Excellency the Governor, mission to erect three water-closets and une urinal of Beaconsfield," Battery to be played over the Fauling Commė:--
The PRESIDENT (Mr. D. W. Tratanan) explained that the applicants had water closets in the premises in Caine Road, which they wore vacating, as the building was to be pulled down, and they there used water from the mains. They asked that the permission giver them for the
F. A. Redmond (12) and B. Tanner (15) . E. E. de W. Abrey (18) and A. B. Parve (10).
C. H. Super (12) and P. M. Hodgson (17) v. E. J. R. Mitchell (14) and E. L. Sin (10).
G. H. Bowker (14) and A. E. Davey (17) R. A. Brand (2) and C. W. Jeffries (20).
H. J. Jones (14) and A. E. Carleton
the front, this idea, doubtless, being fostered by the knowledge that Inspector Millington is shortly leaving the Depart ment for one or other of the war areas. These coolies thought that if an Inspecter could be of service then surely they could accompany him and do an odd job of some kind. The idea developed rapidly, and a petition intended for the Head of the Sanitary Department was drawn up,
Tho
INTIMATIONS
LANE
CRAWFORD & Co.
SOLE AGENTS FOR
Enquiries made just lately, however, coupled with a statement by the boy's mother, cleared up the whole
The motor stated that the boy SPALDING'S matter. had undergone two operations. - second one was performed on the chest,
At var?- and this never healed properly. ous times he would becane unconscious and blood would be discharged from the The mother suggests that on the day of his death the boy had another seizure, fell down, and expired.
(10). H. Hancock (18) nud H. Handles Caine Road premises should be transferred which twenty-five coolies asked that they wound in the chest.
Pegg (8).
-L.-Col. D. C. Faichnie (18) and H. C. Sandford (8). F. B. Reed (18) and J. Hooper (9),
to" Beaconsfield,”
N. S. Marshall (14) and P. Madieson (14) . P. P. J. Wodehouse (11) and available, S. Gronhill (14)..
(, Tisdall, (14) and G. B. Layton (15)uch as . Dr. T. Lindsay Woods (2) and, W. L. Carter (24).
K. J. Wilson (18) and C. Humphreys (4) G. N. Orme (12) and F. H. Thornas (14).
P. Tester (15) and A. B. Stewart (9)
Rev. 6. M. Tichborne (5) and Dr. Mckean (24).
T. A. Loughlin (14) and J. W. Stewart (15) . E. Six . H. May (18) and E. iles Vœux (9).
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why they
ABLAZE.
TIMBER YARDS ENORMOUS DAMAGE IN KENNEDY TOWN.
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Four large tuber yards in Kennedy Town were practically destroyed, with all- their contents, in a disastrous fire which broke out in the early hours of yesterday, and douge estimated to amount 880.000 was ewed. The fire originated through sarre unknown nuens in the Wing Shing Cheng yard, and rapidly spread to The Fire the three adjoining yards. Brigade, with their moter-engines and a firefloat, poured volumes of water upon
might be allowed to proceed to England The Hon. Mr. WETT said he would and, like Inspector Millington, offer their The despatch of appose the application unless an adequate services for war work.
were the petition was delayed and. meanwhile, and independent water supply
A number of years ago the the twenty-five coolies talked the serious Government slowed a few institutionsmatter over with friends, who, incta- the Hongkong Chub, Mount phorically, throw so much cold water un Austen Barracks, and one or two other their loyal brethren that the majority places to have water closets, and to draw of the signatories caused their, names, be their water for flushing from the main cause, as they said, their offer would never Only four of the original They thought that the Tai Tam Tuke receptt. Reservoir would provide an ample, supply twenty-five remain, and these are as toyal ever They absolutely refuse to of water for the Colony, and they slid not as
cannot be accepted, realise in what a very short time the reser-
the talking in the world thai yair would prove to be insufficient to meet and all
confine them the demands. We had still a shortage of bas failed to Mater, because many years ago the Govern-they are asking too much, and should, con- ment allowed water closets to draw their tent themselves with penced Hongkong. water from the mains, but there was no The petition has not been sent, but these loyal four intend to go through with the reason why this mistake should be con
matter even though they will be refused;sion. The Brigade did succeed, however, tinued. The Fathers were very cute busi Beckwith (21)ness inen he was paying them a compli they mean to show people that they have in preventing the fire spreading to the at least made an offer, and would like Standard Oil Company's Godown and to A E. Cuens (18) and. F. W. Cary (8)ment when he said that and they must . . . asenbutt (5) and Sir W, Rees make their business pay, and he thought very much to accompany their Inspector. inhabited dwelling-houses in the vicinity. It has been discovered that the coalies The timber blazed fiercely for hours, and it was not until about 5 o'clock that the they could well afford one of two things, Davies (20).
fire subsided. An hour later it had been practically extinguished.
H. E. Stevens (18) and R. Henderson (9) e, m. A. A. M. Eng son (14) and F. J. Rowe (10):
S. H. Lowell (6) and F. H. Baker (20) # 4.. toppio (18) and Capt,
Campbel (our)."
Major Morgan (12) and H. J. Gedge (1) Conandi. &
a H. G. Gompertz (16).
SECOND-ROUND.
J. A. Plummer (24) and R. E. Lindse either to continue the bucket system- also had an eye to business, and more
(D) .
Tissu and Layton of Lantsag is ours and Carter.
3. iten (2) and E. Golland (18) e. A. A. benderson (19) and . W. 2AOKS (16)
C. D. Lumbert (18) and J. B. Thomson (10) c. m. 1. Stone (12) and R. 3. Henderson (15).
J. F. Miller (18) and J. Macdonald 2. W. D. Kraft (5) and H. Alan Taylor (24).
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1. J. Cheesman (22) and C. D. Martyn (5) 2. A. M. Crew (4) and . B. Lanieri (W).
Capt M. W. Buck (94) and R. G Hutchison (Scr.) eG, M. Young (15) and J. D. Kinnaird (7).
Dr. G. Mr. Harston (5) and S. Fu (24) z. Dr. C. Forsyth (11) and R. E. 9. Bird (10).
W. H, Ford (24) and C. Balmer Jobu son (6) e. K. Brayshay (3) and Austan (20).
C. W. Beswick (12) and Hon. Mr. D.. Landale (15) . T. V. Hill (Ser.) and C Thorne (18).
which, with all due deference to his frient opposite (Dr. Fitzwilliams), he thought was very satisfactory or to obtain an adequate and independent water supply A contemptible anonymous scriber in the
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money. They were of the opinion that, had their petition been accepted, they
'Insurence had heen effected would proceed to England, and thence to the front and drop into remunerative bil-various Companies for 874.500.
Dr. W. W. Pearse (Medical Officer of The dream has been dispelled so far
Health to the Sanitary Board), who was lets. Press some time ago bad the impertinence as twenty-one are concerned, but the re- to ask why he (the speaker) was opposed minder are still looking towards England assisting the Brigade, was found uncon
scions on the first floor. Apparently he was overcome by the intense heat. Fortunately Dr. Perse soon recovered, and he was later able to procred to his home.
to the water carriage system when he hador France and building castles in the If the petitior does rench the Head water closets in his own office. He might air explain that many years ago, when the of the Sanitary Department, he will doubt Government forced his Company to vicate less deal with the matter in a sympathetic their premises for the erection of the spirit, for this offer by coolies has a human Central Market they gave the Company aside to it which connot but he appreciated. fully-equipped building, which contained the water closets, in part payment. Because these priests were allowed by a
One of the four coolies who are still mistaken policy to draw their water for flushing from the mains, that was no very keen on going to the front was seen reason why it should be maintained.
& Daily Press representative, who found him undaunted.
Mr. CHAN KA MING expressed himself by
as being in agreement with the Hon. Mr.
W. J. Woodman (11) and Hon. Mr.Jewett, and declared that it was a sin to
E. K. Hallifax & Wilton and Humphreys
or Orme and Thomas.
Competition to be match play ander Handicap. Three-eighths of the differ- ence between aggregate handicaps to be taken.
Bye-round and first round to be played off by Monday, 6th December.
Second round by Monday, 13th Decem ber.
Third round by Monday, 20th Decen
ber.
Semi-final by Monday, 27th December. Final by Monday, 2nd January, Players are particularly requested to communicate with their partners and opponents, and endeavour to get their
natches arranged as early as possible.
THE MONARCHICAL QUESTION IN CHINA.
allow water to be drawn from the mains
to flush drains. He said that unless there was an independent and ailequate supply of water, or until the Government could a constant supply of water maintain throughout the Colony over the whole area. he would always object to such applica.
the
ONE OF THE LOYALISTS.
Do you still want to go to the war? coolie was asked.
Yes, I want to go.
Why 1-Because one of the Inspectors We is going, and we want to go too. can do something if he can,
Undoubtedly, but what do you want to Dr. FITZWILLIAMS said that the water under the present scandalous system go to the front for, what can you do?
The coolie looked seriously-shocked and should not be withdrawn from the mains,
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but he hoped that the remarks of the last replied, not without thinking" What Well, I don't know until. I speaker would stick in the sides of the can I do? Government and remind them of the lack get there; but I can do anything."
Can you fight?—Yes, of water and their dilatoriness in produc
But are you not afraid of the Germans? -Afraid, no.
ing more.
The Tai Tam Tok reservoir. seemed to be inadequate for any consider able length of time. There had been
The Dineron OF PUBLIC WORKS-My friend is wandering from the paint. I do not think we can discuss the water supply of Hongkong-
Dr. FITZWILLIAMS dissented, and held that the question was the supply of water
cailable for water closets.
Have you been to war before --Oh, yes The coolie added that, as a soldier, he took part in the Chinese revolution, that he could shoot, and wanted to go to the
war.
FIVE GERMANS DEPORTED
Then a case of mistaken identity arose. it was noticeable that the coolie was very guarded in his replies and alsa that h stood at rigid attention while being ques. ALLEGED OPPOSITION OF THREE
The PRESIDENT-I do not think you are
tive for a military official or some other PROMINENT OFFICIALS.
in order in discussing the ability of the tuned. He had mistaken our representa Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir to meet the such recruiting source, and when the According to, well-informed circles, it is demands of the Colony,
Dr. FITZWILLIAMS said that, given suffi-questioning concluded lie exclaimed, with great earnestness-"Massa bay can go alleged that there are three officials of the highest standing strongly opposing the cicnt water, we should have water closetse wanchee go all same Inspector.
The loyal coolie seemed quite erestfallen It is a curious in Hongkong. Large sums of money had monarchical movement, fact worth noticing that all these three been laid aside each year for bringing when he discovered his misapprehension: officials are loyal and staunch supporters water in from the new Tai Tam Tuk Reser-but he was firmly resolved to worry
One of then is Hsu voir, bal in most of these years this money louc before be meets with a definite and of Yuan Shib kai, Shih-chang, Secretary of State, who plead had not been expended, and in consefinal refusal. ed illness in the first instance, subsequent quence the Tui Tam Tok Waterworks ly removed out of the Chengshitang in the scheme was hung up, and it seemed likely Presidential Mansion to his private resid- to be hung up considerably longer.
The DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WOR's said ence on the pretext of celebrating his birthday, and finally tendered his formal the wished to correct his friend when he resignation. The President honoured him said that the waterworks scheme was with several personal calls during his iB-"hung up." On the contrary, it was lu ness, but upon receipt of Hsu's resignavery active progress. Some portion of the tion the President's eldest son was sent to saving from money provided in the ask after His Excellency's health and to Estimates referred to was due last year persuade him to remain in office. Mean time. Yang Shih-chi has been ordered to The two other act as Secretary of State, opponents of the movement are said to be Field-Marshal Tan Chin-jui, ex-Minister of War, whose unexpected retirement caused much remment in the Press and General Chiang Kuai-ti, veteran of over eighty years of age, who has been in com- mand of the famous Yi Army, which is composed of troops of the old school,
HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO.
The approximate statement of trame receipts for the week ending 39th October
is as follows:--
This year
Last year Increase... Decrease
Receipts Aggregate
receipts
for 44 weeks #483,880
for
RAR
week.
$10,804 9,767 $1,027
500,514
*16,631
and adequate water supply."
FROM JAPAN, ORDERED TO LEAVE WITHIN A WEEK.
mortar.
MORE MORTAR CASES. For more summonses have been taken. out by the Building Authority against Chinese contractors, for using inferior When the cases were mentioned Mr. the Magistracy yesterday, Lindsell remarked that, in vjow of a pos sible appeal in connection with the last mortar case, he would adjourn these addi- tional prosecutions.
at
POLICE COURT CASES.
At the Magistracy yesterday, In- spector Taylor, of the Special Police, charged a Chinese with receiving two inner tubes of cycle tyre, knowing the When evidence same to have been stilen.
of ownership was called two men came for- ward to claim the goods, as a consequence
quiries to be made. of which the case was adjourned for in-
Three Chinese were charged at the Magistracy yesterday with being in unlawful possession of 36 taels of opium, valued at 8760. The drug was concealed in tins which were on board & sampan as Chung Sha Wan
A fine of $5,000 was imposed, with the alternative of six months' imprisonment, in respect to the first defendant. The other two men were discharged.
Madame Gains was charged at the Magistracy yesterday with allowing a dog to be at large without a inuzzle. Defendant stated that she could not say or not. whether the charge was correct She did not get the summons till a week after the alleged offence, but was sure that the offending animal was wearing a muzzle It may have when it left the house.
a week afterwards," added knocked it off subsequently. I cannot tell you Madame Cain, whether the dog came in with a muzzle barging round its neck or 110% The muzzle was one which was ap praved by the police when I brought the remarked:"I was partly responsible for this summons being taken out, and, us dog to the Police Station." Mr. Lindsell the constable who makes the charge is not.
The Japanese authorities have ordered in fact the bulk of it-to the fact that the deportation of five local Germans the engines which had been ordered from says the Jam Gazette on the ground Home could not be delivered owing to the that their actions of late have been detri- war interfering with their progress. The mental to the interests of Japan and her Four of the Germans in question are difficulty originally had been to find Allies.
connected with the firm of Otto, Heimers money to finance the scheme, and that was a cause of delay,
Dr. FITZWILLIAMS-I amend any words;& Co., of 198, Yamashita-cho, their names who signs per pro; C. Heitmann, and K. I should have not have said "hung up, being M. Pors, local partner; H. Fokkes, but delayed."
Ultimately the application was granted. Fischer. The filth is F. Bengen, manage subject in the provision of on independent of Bergmann. & Co., 154, Yamashita-chos here, I will dismiss the case."
and Chairman Director of Langfeldt & Co. There were two other similar applica
These were all summoned to the tions before the Board. The first, that for permission to erect an additional water Kagacho Police Station and ordered by Mr. Ikariyama, Chief of the Station, to
The Temps estimates that the total closet at the Helena May Institute, was leave the country within a week.
6,500,000 men, of whom 4,000,000 have granted, subject to automatic flushing step is taken at the instance of the Home Austro-German and Turkish losses at being installed. In the other case, Minister-
No other reason is given for the cause been killed, are missing, or have been permission was refused to crect two water
iscapacitated. It is also estimated that closets at No. 10, Ice House Street. The of the action.
It is believed that others are being the Austrians up to August lost $31,000 PRESIDENT said they were
very small shops, and they should not grant permis closely watched, and probably there may killed, 1,915,000 wounded and 853,000 in sion for these unless they were prepared be further additions to the list of those prisoners. The Prussian liste to grant similar, permission to all shops in who have been working against the in-1,388,000 casualties exclusive of the
fecent losses to Russia terests of Japan and her Allies. Hongkong.
The
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