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S CAREER.
LORD KITCHENER'S
The late Lord Kitchener's progress in the Army is a reniarkable tribute to the greatness of the man. His full title is Lord Horatio Herbert Kitchener G.CLE G.C8L GC.B O.M
in 1900.
After being trained fet
the R.M. Aca-
CORRESPONDENCE. FIRST WIN THE WAR
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONGKONG DAILY PRESS."]
SIR.I was amazed when I read in
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JUNE 85F, 1916.
PEKING NOTES.
[FROM OUR OWN DORRESPONDENT]
PEXINO, May 24th
POLITICAL.
To explain the political situation is
BONGKONG CHINESE AND
YUAN'S DEATH:
DEMONSTRATORS BEFORE THE
MAGISTRATE
The cmonstrations by local Chinese
INTIMATIONS
LANE
CRAWFORD &Co.
ESTABLISHED 1850,
SPORTS
TELEPHONES 1741 AND 1742.
DEPARTMENT.
SOLE AGENTS FOR SPALDING'S ATHLETIC GEAR.
GOLF CLUBS
G.C.M.G., RP. He was created a Vis your paper this morning the report well nigh impossible. So many unknown rebel empathisers on the occasion count in. 1002. He was appointed His the speech delivered by H.E. the Governor factors are at work that nothing can be of the demise of the great Pre- Majesty's Agent and Consul-General in the niceting of the finance committes taken for granted: It is said that Feng sident were confined to the firing Kuo Chang indulges hopes of becoming of crackers. Wo assume that the Egypt in 1911, and became Field-Marshal of the Y.M.C.A. I had to rub my eyes
to convince myself I was not dreaming. Chief Executive, and rumour also credits police anticipated trouble, for unusually Are, we at war] Do we belong to the Tuan Chi Jui with having similar ambi elaborate precautions were taken, the demy at Woolwich he entered the Rover British Empire 1. Or are we living on tions, while, of course, Li Yuan Hung Fire Brigade and even the whole of the Engineers in 1871. From 1674 to 1875 hee romoto little island enjoying the regarded by many as the inevitable sue Special Police Reserve being called out was engaged on the Palestine Survey, prosperity which for some unspecified ceasor of Yuan Shih Kai. The future of on Tuesday night. The services of the 1882 was with the reason has come to us in blissful uncon-China in the light of dissensions suggest Tire Brigada were on one occasion re and from 1978 to
cern of all that is happening in the outed by the rivals mentioned does not lockquisitioned to disperse an excited row] “Cypris Survey, He commanded the
bright, especially when it is remembered of Chinese who seemed to be giving vent Egyptian Cavalry from 1989 to 188), and side world?
It is about time Hongkong threw off that the Japanese are asking questions as to expressions amounting to delight at then cause the Nile Expedition of 1884-85, for his services in connection with which is lethargy, and indulged in a little to conditions in Shangtung, where the event, and the hose pipe scattered. them rapidly. It may seen, and un- he was mentioned in despatches, and arious introspection. Is there nothing Japanese trade interests are prejudiced
doubtedly is, deplorable in the eyes of received the bravet of Lient. Colonel, the which will galvanize as into action
No one has yet been able to furnish an Western people to see men triumph over medal with clasp and the 2nd class Med. Empire day has come and gone and we
The late Warnoted the event by hanging out a coolie's explanation of the necessity for the de- the death of a great compatriot, who, jidie, Khedive's Star. Lord was Governor of Suakim from 1888 spare suit from the windows of the Law claration of the so-called moratorium. though regarded by then as the chief to 1888, and for this be was again men-Courts. (I thought, Sir, that your quarters that it is a political anure, but of Inte. still did wonderful things
Opinion is strongly expressed in certain cause of all the trouble in China CANN tioned in despatches, and decutived a porter's jesting reference to this occur those who accept that view cannot ad for his country, and was one of clasp. He served on the Soudan frontierence served as a grim commentary uvance any reasonable hypothesis which the greatest Chinese of a century, but
in 1899, and took part in an engaguiment
1
our general attitude towards patriotic
THE MORATORIUM.
RIGHT AND LEFT HANDED
INCLUDING
FAMOUS
SPALDING'S "GOLD MEDAL"
CLUBS.
FROM $4.75 EACH.
AND TAYLOR'S
AUTOGRAPH" CLUBS,
ALL MODELS
$3.50 EACH.
at Toski for which he was again men. festivals), De we take no heed of the would suggest the object aimed at. It the necessity for the extensive precautions: GOLF BALLS, CAPTIVE GOLF SETS.
tioned in despatches, and received the
serious warnings-issued-by-our respon-
is rather difficult to find, for the attitude of the Chinese was never aggressive.
may have been designed to keep sufficient C.B. and clasp. In 1850 he was appoint ble statermen! Do we realise, or do specie at the disposal of the Government for immediate needs, or it may have been ed Adjutant General of the Egyptian we not, that our brothers and sisters at due to apprehensions that the financiers parts of the city for the discharge of Army. This position he occupied until home are inaking unheard, of sacrifices of "a certain nation were buying up crackers without permission, and H.E.
1892, but two years previou to this came the appointment as Sirdar. In 1896 the Sirdan, as he then was commanded the Dongola Expeditionary Force, and for this he received further promotion, being made Major-General, and receiving the
tion being otenpied until 1909, when he returned to Egypt as Sirdar This was followed by his appointment as Secretary at the outbreak of
RUBBER TEES. BALL CLEANERS, ETC.
Many arrests were made in various TENNIS RACKETS.
notes in order to compel the banks to the Governor himself while on a tour of
SLAZENGER'S
on behalf of the Empire's cause-which, be it remembered, is our cause? Do we close their doors. The Pckein Gazette the city in a motor-car, apprehended one** LAMBERT believe, or do we not, that every loyal British subject ought, during this time bluntly accuses Liang Shil Vi of organismen and landed him over to a European of stress, to make every possible sacrificeing the cop in order to advance the constable,
interests of his institution, the Bank of In the majority of cases convictions:
to help his country? If we do believe
raise a very considerable sum of money
The Hon.
CHAMBERS,” “IZ,” “DOHERTY,”
“GOLD
TOURNAMENT,
ENT. VA
MEDAL
VANTAGE.
these things, how is it that the local Communications, at the expense of the were recorded, but in some the Magistrate SPALDING'S authorities are leading a movementtion and whatever the object, there can Captain Superintendent of Police pro-
Bank of Ching. Whatever the explana-discharged the defendants.
secuted in some of the cases. Included aniong them was one in which the keeper of the Hongkong Restaurant was sum- moned for discharging crackers. It ap- peared that Detective Shannon saw ALL THESE GOODS ARE OF BRITISH MANUFACTURE.
noceutyry.
Why
MEDICAL CONFERENCE.
several men throwing crackers over a verandah of the house, but on going in- aide be failed to discover who was actual ly concerned. Acting on the orders of the C.5.P. he arrested a foki and took him to the Police Station. Later the master came up, and he was arrested and the foki liberated. Mr. J. R. Wood held that the master was not responsible, and the case was dismissed.
K.C.B., the 1st class Osmaniel, the British medal, and the Khediva's medal with two clasps. This was followed by the sensational Khartun expedition of to provide a building for the Y M C A be no doubt of the results. The price of I do not wish for one moment to disfood has increased in consequence, and 1809, which he commanded with such success that he received the thanks of paragn the good work done by the Assɔ the capital is threatened with a famine, Parliament, was raised to the Peerage, and ciation. It may be that a building such a calamity which must be averted if there "was minde a grant of £30,000." From 1994 as is proposed is greatly needed in
is not to be a Samson-like end to the to 1900 he was Chief of Staff in South the Colony, but surely no one can pos
Government of the day, Africa, and was Commander-in-Chief sibly argue that it is a matter of life and from 1900 to 1902, during which period | death to provide it at the moment.
It has been refreshing this past week he was promoted List General and then, should we dissipate our energy into turn from political disputations and then General. As a result of his good such a movement? Let us concentrata financial worries to the interesting wo-t work in South Africa he was created a upon the one thing that counts-helping being carried on by the Public Health Viscount and received a grant of £30,000, our countrymen in the great struggle Committen, under whose auspices a series und the thanks of Parliament. In: 100% for the world's freedom. We have been lectures has been given to policem Lord Kitchener was appointed Cominan- dier-in-Chief in India, this onerous pasi-taught that the most rigid economy is soldiers, and citizens by Dr. W W Petar,
that Not only must obvious
whose
campaigning in the cause of public luxuries be given up, but there must be considerable value. Such simple matters was fined $10. Ho pleaded guilty.
health throughout China has been of
The man arrested by HE. the Governor of state for War at the day household expenses so that every taking care that no stagnant pools of ordinary every as keeping food covered from flies, of hostilities.
Lord Kitchener was a ton of the late possible dellar which can be scraped Lieut. Col. H. H. Kitchener, of Cossing and his heir is his brother, Lieut. Color at the least, invested in Exchequer phasised and will no doubt help to bri 18 tion, Leicestershire. He was unmarried, together may be given to a War Funder are allowed to become breeding places for mosquitoes, etc., are em HE. H. Kitchener.
Londs. This is not a question of an appeal; it is a question of duty. How about the better conditions which are tas does Hongkong stand? How can there a of health reformers, be any spare dollars for a YMCA building if we practise what we preach : H.E. the Governor has told us that we are prosperous. Ought we not to be ashamed to confess it? What is the th $2,000 ject of limiting the variety of our alcoho
2,000
400 lic beverages, if we are simply allowing our bank balances to accumulate? The question does not allow of argument. 250 Are we nothing but a parcel of humbugs and hypocrites!.. It is time we looked the
Y.M.C.A, BUILDING FUND.
SECOND LIST OF DONATIONS.
The following is a list of the donations made yesterday to the YM,C.A. · Build- ing Fund
H.E. Sir F. H. May
Messrs. Alex. Ross & Co.
Ar. 6. Fiercy
Messrs. A. S. Watson & Co.
Messrs. J... Hutchison & Co.,
Messrs. Lowe, Bingham & Mathers
300 250 250
The Bank Line
Hon. Mr. H: E. Pollock, KU
The Peak Tramways Co
Messrs, John D. Humphreys & Son
Humphreys Estate and Finants
Co., Ltd
Ms. L. Dunbar
Mr. A. S.D. Cousland,
Mr. D. K Moss
Mr. H. Sykes
Rev. H. Copley Moyle
Mr. Crowther Smith
Mr. J. Wattie
Mr J M Beck Mr. AE Cocks.
Anderson Music Co. Capt BB
Aitken
Rav N. C. Pone
Compradore Staff, Holt's Wharf Mr. H. Grunsell Anonymous
Juhnstone
Mr. T. L. Perkins
Mr. J. W White
Mr. A. W. Tickle
Mr H E Goldemith
Mr. A) J. Mnekio-
Mr. J. MWalker
Already Acknowledged
250
severe retronchraent in
WELCOME RAINS.
Welcome rains have visited the capital and district and refreshed the parched land with the result that the crops have benefitted materially and the countryside. is looking green and prosperous. Curi- ously enough, we have had several bað dust-storms, which are unusually late this year and unusually objectionable, PERSONAL
HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS
CORPS ORDERS BY LT-COL: "47 CHAPMAN, STD:
DAVE NOTICE.
In future all applications for leave End for recovery of travelling ex penses must be submitted on the printed forms provided for the pur- pose, which can be obtained from O.C. Co or the Orderly Room.
FOINED.
2-Pte. V. Abbas having joined is allotted Corps No. 2009 and posted to Engineer Company
PARADES 3-Parades for Thursday, 5th IDs. - 5.15pm Recruits of all unite (ex- cept Right Section M.G. Co.)
Mr. David Fraser, the Times corres Squad drill at Headquarters
200 miter squarely in the face.ked, the pondent, will be married on Saturday
200
The argument, I know, is used that to a young lady travelling from home br
200 unless the community subscribe the the Siberian route. Mr WH Donald
100 further sum of $70,000 needed for the will give the bride away.
100 YM.C.A the promised gift of the first The new Russian Minister, Prince
100
100 870,000 will be withdrawn Is this not Kudashief, is due by the same train.
a sérions reflection
100
50
upon the two gentle Mr. A. di C. Sowerby's lecture to mem-
50 mon who have offered this sum 1 Perhaps bers of the Anglo Chinese Friendship
30 they did not fully realise the fact that Bureau on Monday night proved very in they were diverting support from the teresting. He discoursed on the Natural History of China and related several of his hunting experiences.
25 War Funds by starting a competing
20 Fund. Surely, they would have no
10 jection to their donations being ear-
10%
10
His Excellency Chữw Tez Chỉ has been
marked for the YMCA and invested appointed Minister of Finance, an ap-
10 in Exchequer bonds until the war is over.
10 Other subscribers might give under the
10
pointment which displeases the Southern leaders.
10 same conditions. We should then heve The new drill instructor from home
10
even
10 the satisfaction of knowing that we were doing a little more to help our Country than we have done, and that eve cause of the YMCA would not suffer, 1375. Look at Singapore's latest effort.—Yours,
CLEAR VISION
$6,290
Yokohama papers announce the death of Mr. George Hodges, who retired in 1914 from the position of Shipping Clerk at the British-Consulate General, after forty-seven years service in Japan. Mr.
SHIPPING NOTES,
SUNKEN JUNK IN FAN SI AX CHANNEL.
has commenced duties with the Peking Britian Volunteers. Jock, who has been through the mill in the retreat from Mons and succeeding fighting and was wounded several times, gives his instruc tion a snap which is very effective, and great things are expected of the volun- teers by the time he is ready for Tientsin
under Sergeant Major Higby
5.30 pm Mounted Section on Polo Ground under Staff Sergeant Talbot
A
6.30 pm: Signalling Section.
Class at Star Ferry Wharf, Kow
All members to attend,
DETALL
On duty till today H.K.V.R
Next for duty to-morrow: Scouts
Company
Orderly Officer 9th to 15th inst.-
Lieut, Lindsell,
A. F. ONT BOHILL, Capt.
Adjutabt. HKVO
HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE.
WAREQUIPMENT BOARD.
fection and Unit. Commanders are
quired to send forthwith to the Order- 17 Room Clerk the names of their men who have not attended with their Sections or Units before the Board. Tuesday, June 13th. All members of the Staff and all other Sergeants and Pes who have not appeared before. the Board will attend on this date at blu p.m.
STATION, 5,30 PM Recruits of No. 2 Platoon-will_parade-
under Chief Inspector Mason 01 Tuesday and Thursday, June 12,5
COMFORTS FOR THE TROOPS Section 12 and 14 and Recruits of No
Our Little Bit Workers Society
Hodges came to Japan in 1867 &ra mem- Notice is given that a large rice junk ber of the Metropolitan Police Force lies sunk in the Fan Si Ak Channel Fair for service with the Legation Guard Inway. From the junk Syah Island bears forwarded this week to Colonel Gordon 1873 he was appointed Usher of the Con- N.E. by E. E and the North peak of ~~** sular Couff at Yokohama and from 1856 to 1699 was Superintendent of the British Gaol. When extra territoriality was abolished be was appointed Shipping Werk. Mr. Hodges formed one of the Pacurt when an attack was made by Japanese Tomin on the British Minister, Bir Harry Parkes, in 1847 at Kioto
Ma Chau 8.E. Both bearings are mages
Hall, RAM.C., A.D.M.S. Cairo Dis- netic A mark boat, exhibiting a ca trict, Abbasin, Cairo, through Messrs The Bag by day and a red light over a white shewan, Tomes & Co., the following con- light by night, has been anchored over
FOREVER
the wreck. As the mark boat is liable to sigument-1,512 bandages, b4 pairs of
Company will parade under Chiel Inspector Mason on Wednesday, 14th instant
POLICE 238KRYE BANTL
Band will play at the HRPR Sports Night at the Victoria 20 p/m Theatre on Monday, June 19th, at
be driven out of position, vessels are re-socks, 1 pair of bed socks, 7 milk covers, Band Practice Thursday, June 8th, at commended to navigate with caution
when in the vicinity given. Steps are be 12 khaki handkerchiefs 10 snits of
ing taken to have the wreck removed
pyjamas, and 10 dressing jacket
6.15 p
TENNIS BALLS. TENNIS POSTS. NETS, COURT MARKERS CENTRE GUIDES. TAPES.
HONGKONG, CANTON, MACAO & WEST RIVER STEAMERS. JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, DANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., AND CHINA NAVIGATION.CO. LED.
HONGKONG-CANTON LINE
Single Fure by Night Biesmer Betpen
Zavalable also for return by day steamer) tsingle. Fare by Day Stowmer Retorn
$6.00
14.00
5.00)
9.00
HONGKONG TO CANTON, E
CANTON TO HONGKONG,
THURSDAY, SE JUNE, 1916.
m. HONAM.
10 pm. KINSHLN,
BHEUNGSHAR.
8. HEUNGSBAN. 10 p.m. FAISHADEL
5 pm. FATSHAN.
FRIDAY 9TH JUNE, 1916,
8 am. HONAM, bp.m. KINSHAN,
HONGKONG-MACAO LINE.
38. TAISHAN, Loan tanio,
6.8. BUI TAI, Tomu 1,651, HONGKONG TO MACAO, ADES Week days at 8 am and 2 pm, from the Company' Wing Lok Breck Wan dandaye ni & kam and 1 p.m. from the Company's Wing Lok Birock Wharf,
MACAO TO HONGKONG
Weak days at 7.30 am, and 2 p.m. Sundays ní 1,53 am, and a pa EXCURSION TO MACAO. SUNDAY, 11rn JUNE, 1916
The Company's Now Bienship
TAISHANZ
Will depart from the Company's WIG Lox STREET WHAZJ S† 9 am, and indo from Maono al 13 para os
NB-The Company will also run « Blommer from Macno on Sunday at 7.30 uur and from Hongkong at 1 p.m. from the Company's Wing Lok Street Whnet,
FARES AD USUAL
MACAO-CANTON LINE.
6.S. SUI ANN
Departures from Macao to Canton on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 1pm! Isepes, area from Canton to Maoso on Tuesday, Thursday and Baturday, st 4.50 p.m. JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD. AND THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. CANTON-WUCHOW LINE.
8.9 BAINAM, 588 tona, and 8.8, NANNING, 569 tone,AAA One of the abov. Steamare leaves Canton for Wuchow every Monday, Wednesday apr Friday, at about 8 min, and the other lowres Wachowfor Canton on the same daya si 8.30 1.3. Bound tripa ake about 5 days, Pamongers on return to Hongkong or vien seran by tha Company direct Btenzen Z7INTAN 133 BANUL. Thema vessels have superior Ombin vecommodation and are lighted throughout by electricity Electrin Fan in mach. Cabin,
Sooking Olles open daily (Bonday ezoented) § a.m. ta 5 p.m. Farkhor particulars may be obtained si the Offes of the vide
HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAU STEAMBOAT CO., LTD.,
Hotel Mansions (Fieni Flose) opposite the Bake Pier.
IBITORS TO CANTON
Should Purchase
FROM HONGKONG TO CANTON
BY THE PEARL RIVER,”
CAPTAIR-0.
With lustrations,
LLOYD
app and Tank
Hongkong
FO JENKIN
DEP (R)
Caston
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A TABLE OF THE - RATES OF EXCHANGE AT BOMBAT For Demand Drafts on London on the day. Cl or procading the departure of the English Maile also Table of the
Approximate Avorazo
From 1876 TO 1909.
PRIOR