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BURIAL OF HONGKONG'S CHINESE DESTITUTES. SANITARY BOARD CONSIDER APPLICATION BY BISHOP POZZONI.
INTERESTING STATEMENT BY MA. TRATMAN,
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY JULY 26TH 1916.
THEFT OF GAS.
CHINESE WOMAN'S INGENUITY.
A Chinese woman residing at Hing Hong Street, was charged at the Hong kong Palice Court yesterday with the theft of a quantity of gas belonging to the Hongkong Gus Company,
Mr. Mattingly, who appeared to pro- At the meeting of the Hongkong scente, said that on July 18th a gas Sanitary Board yesterday, a better was inspector made a visit to the house and laid upon the table in which his lord- found that a pipe had bren connecter so ship Bishop Pozzani applied for addi-that the gas was not passing through the tional ground for the burind of Chinesemeter, bui straight from the unit to destitutes! Bishop Pizzoni said
he the burners. Defendant said she had com applied on behalf of the Roman Catholic plained that the meter was very old and Chanmunity of Hongkong. There was, he would not last long. She was told that stated, absolunely no son in the existing if a pipe was connected to the main it
1154 of bre
pestery, and thus the
have a longer life.
the allotment of some suitable land at Mount Caroline for the burial of Chinese destiine der n the local Rogant of the Company's gasfitting depart ment, said his company laid gas on at Catholic Community, and that the area
March 18th defendant's premises 'on 56 allotted should be sufficiently large so
1915. A meter was fixed, as usual, to that we weressity of further extension in
register the amount of gas consumed. the fur should be avoided.
CHINA AND GERMAN FINANCE.
BARON HAYASHI'S VIEWS.
PLAIN SPEAKING BY THE NEW
INTIMATIONS
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Early list nonth the Japanese Gov-
MINISTER TO CHINA. ernment was approachód by the Govern-"
Baron Hayashi, newly appointed mists of Great Britain, France and Rus- sie with a proposal intending to exclude finister to China, in a recent interview with a vernacular Press representative, Germany from the quintuple facial expressed the opinion that Japan's warn group and to admit America to the group log to China was in strong; it cannot policy disturbed the internal affairs of is the place of Germany. In view of the escape the criticism that this country's grave significance of the proposition, China, though the Baron does not take which has important bearings upon upon himself the task of criticising the ternational questions, the Japanese Goying 13. China, says the Baron, the Govern yurning itself.” In presenting the warn- Framest JAS been deliraling ment went beyond the proper limits; and on the subject, the matter being disusead the Gaverament directed such atten ed in strict stcrees. Some time age then to domestic administration instead British Government fonnally pressed for to China's internal affairs better re- Japan's reply to the Allies proposal, insults might have been realized. The the rame of Sir Edward Grey through question of the revival of the old consti- the British Ambassador, Sir Conyngham tution, which was regarded as a most Greene. The Japanese Government has, difficult question, has been solved with constitates one of the it is understood, replied to the British unexpected ense, and even the persansel deliberating upon the question and would | published, but in view of the various
was arrived at. It is surmised that after all the Japanese Government will bave to agree to the Allies proposal and recognize America's participation in the economic combination.
Telephone 1741.
NEW SEASON'S TEA.
A Catty Brux
ground became imperative. He asked would save the meter, which would thus Goverment that the Government was of the new Ministry has already heannost, acceptable Pen Mr. J. Hunter, Assistant Superintend-give a definite reply after a foni deci-parties and factions vying with each sents to those at Home.
other it will take a long time before the situation is definitely settled. Similar conditions prevailed in Japan at the time of the transition period following the Meiji restoration. The Decasiona! anti-Japanese movement in China annot be avoided, and it is impossible to stamp. out such a movement,. Even in Japan the collision of views and sentipients is a matter of every day occurrence, sizi even an anti-Government movement is stated to be promoted by some politicians.
In connection with the application the Head of the Sanitary Board minted the effect that two alternative sites had been marked out, both of which were
THE ALLIES -TÍNANCIALLY GRIPPLED.
Of course there will be no objection on the part of Japan to excluding Germany, which is the common enemy of the Allies, and to make America,, a friendly power to Japan, a party to the financial group. But in a certain section it is surmised that as Great Britain, France and Rossin are financially cripped for making investment and extending their economic influence in China, an account of the war, while the opportunities for commercial and industrial enterprises in China are left to and mumopolised by Japan, the three pewors want to induce Anterica to join the group in Germany's place and thereby to restrain Japan's economie activities in Chinn. This is accounted the reason why the Japanese Government hesitates to readily accept their proposition, especially inasmuch as whethe responsibilities of preserving pance and order in China rest solely upon Japan's shoulders now that Britain, France, Russia and Germany are unable to direct their attention to the situation
wak -of
The pipes and fillings connected with the mam to the barners were to some extent On July 18th witness put in on hire, went to examine the manter. He went on situated in the vicinity of the Belition to the verandah, where the meter was Reformatory. Both were suitable te besitused, and found Immediately that -aged as cemeteries, ist there were other there was something wrong. There were considerations. For instance, there was, five burner's going, but gas was not pas the proximity of the new Indian boyssing through the meter. The burners school. Destitute burials, be added, fook would consume on an average about two, plaer in He present Roman Catholic cubic feet per hour, and he Cemetery daily, and sometimes as many opinion that it would take about five as ten, chiefly of srali children, were bours to consine 50 cubic feet of gas, buried in aus day. Whichever site was Later he disconnected the gas, and sent chosen, those bodies would he brought for one of the Company's filters, Bear or in sight of the school, and it took out the meter. was hardly a good thing for school-boys to have those rough and ready funerals always before their eyes, or to have a graveyard as a background for their class- room. Therefore, he did not see any. deed for providing the authorities of the
Mr. Hunter Yes. 1 is really very Catholic Church with a graveyard for simple, but it is very difficult to entch destitute when Mount Caroline Cemetery | them.. would hold them all. Also, he could
Mr. Hunter addled that a house like defendant's would consime seven or eight dollars worth of gas a mouth.
His worship-So they are saving this amount?
The Magistrate said he believed de fendant had been stealing gas and in posed a ine of $50, un, in default, six weeks' imprisonment.
COMPANY REPORTS.
HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LTD.
The net profit für the half-year end
in China,
It is understood that America had no- thing to do with the proposal, it being absolutely based on the intiative of the three Powers.
AMERICAN ACTIVITY IN CHINA.. This, however, a fact that American capitalists are eagerly looking for oppor tunities for investment in China, as
proved by the loan mugotiations of the Higginson Co, and the activity of Mr. Straight of the Morgan syndicate. It is aid that Mr. Reinseh, the new American
Minister to Peking, is also making efforts for the flotation of an economic loan for the Chinese. Government and this may not be absolutely impossible in view of the fact that President Wilson is in-
clined to meet the wishes of American economic circles with a view to solidify
paign. Moreover the entry in the new Chinese cabinet of such pro-American politicians as Tang Shao-yi and Chen Chin-tao is thought to be favourable to the American policy in China in future. In these circumstances, it is thought that in case America is admitted to the quin- tuple financial group, she will make every effort ta inplant her economic rights and influener in China with greater activity than befsive.--dungn Traily Mail.
nor consider religion to be serious factor in the case of thesis destitutes The burials were made without any religious ceremony, and generally in a fashion which could only be described as ensunt. The only element of religion which entered into the case lay in the fact that the deceased persons were re- -gistered under Christian names, and hind "therefore, presumably been baptised ning 20th June, 1914, including the sum ofing his stand in the coming election cam -the Catholic Church before death. He $2,806.70 brought forward, umounted, to therefore reconamended that the applic-$137,673.95, which the Directors recome auts he offered the two old "A" sections end shall be distributed as follows: in the Mount Caroline Cemetery which Tu pay a dividend of $3 per share on 20,000 shares for he bad marked. He also advised that
the half-year
$ €0,000.co they jay for the removal and urning of Ta transfer to Repairs and the remains a present interned there;
Renewals acepunt
20,000,00 2,900.00 and that they be informed that that grant would be final and that they would
51,777.05
have to economise space by regular "ex-
$137,077,05 humtions after seven years, burial. There could be no objection to the latter stipulation, as exhumations and draing had previously been practised in the present Roman Catholic Cemetery. Should the Board be disposed to recom- mend the granting of the sites suggested, then he would reconèiend that the
following stipulations be appended to This Year such recommendations: (a) That the Last Year............ applicants shall pay for the removal and urning of any human remains that
may be found already within such area. (b) That the applicants shall form the area into proper terraers and such
To write off Steam Launch To carry forward to
account
Total
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HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO., LTD.
U.S. AND CHINA,
NEW YORK TO JOIN IN PEKING
LOAN.
The approximate statement of traffic receipts for the week ending 22nd July 1stion to tankers in New York on the 17th
as follows:-
Intresse ***
Receipts
for week. 810,447 12,901 2,536
Aggregate receipts
for 29 weeks. $302,963
312,916 90,047
burials were of 'very small children and they could be buried in the trench graves, which occupied far less space
than
The U.S. States Department gave sane- inist. to subscrible to China's new lean, The desire of the bankers to take up the How issue was due to a requisition of China, and has no relation whatever to the conclusion of the new Russo- Japanese Alliance. It is, however, sur- mised that as the new compact is very fikely to affect the interests of the United States both commercially and financially, the matter will shortly be taken up for discussion in the Senate. Nicht Nicht
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TO OVIDE CHINA.
In the last session of the Imperial Diet much discussion was raised ga to the question of this country guiding China. It is very inadequate and im proper to use such an expression, as to guide China. It is rather inelig to China to speak of her in shops, remembering that the Republic is an in- dependent State. To the Chinese, such an expression would prove very dero- gatory, said that not without reason. First of all, Japan has no actual capacity
undertake such a task as to guide China." The enlightened among the Chinese must have smiled at such an. absurd notion.
THE GARD OF MODERN CIVILIZATION. Modern Japan was not buili in a day. Similarly, it will take many more years before China awakens from her long dreani and evolves, from her two-thou sand-year-old institutions, social organi- zations, customs and manners, and puts on the new garb of modern civilization. Yes, China has to pass through many stages of transition and transformation before she reaches that final stage of advancement, but that stage must come summer or later. Her comuneree, industry
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derive the immense benefits resulting
THE SELF-GOVERNMENT OF CHINA.
is a good thing to attempt to unify the national views respecting the policy towards China, but it is to be desired that politicians and publicists of this country, as well as the general public, ought not to brin haste about the Chinese ques- tions. When the proper time arrives side assistace, and attain national de- China will surely develop without out-
velopment and progress by her own unaided effort. In this respect. inter- ference from without" is of no use.--dapaz Daily Mail
POLITICAL WRECKERS AT WORK.
EXPLOSION AT HANYANG POWDÈR
WORKS.":
The Chinese Government is in receipt
| of advices from Wuchang, reporting that -on the bathinst a terrible explosion took place at the Hanyang Powder Works which resulted in the death of the Direc tor of the Works and four of his assist- ants. The explosion was caused by the opening of a box, which had been sent as is present to General Wang, who is the Tu Chun of Hupeh, and forwarded by the General for examination at the Powder Works. It is believed that the box-which contained an infernal machine-came from a Kug Min Tang sure, and this led the General to regard it with suspicion, as his removal is de sired by this political party.
·terraces in an ceouomical manner to the normal graves. If the area he suggested THE CHINESE”MORATORIUM"One wall was blown clean out, windows
PARTUAL RESUMPTION OF SPECIE PAYMENT.
Describing the scene of the explosion, the Central China Post says that the ex- plosion took place in the laboratory of the Works, which was totally wrecked.
and doors were smashed to pieces and-all contents destroyed. The bottom part of a staircase some distance from the room was blown up to the top and deposited there. As to the occupants of the room their remains were scattered about every-
kow paper, has caused a great deal of This deplorable affair, adds the Han-
indignation, as Major-General Sher, the director, was a highly accomplished gen- tleman whom it will be very difficult to replace, and he had a large circle of friends.
satisfaction of the Director of Public were found to be insufficient a larger Works. (c) That the applicants shallaren would no doubt be allowed. agree to carry out, at their own cost,
Mr. Cax Kai MANG-If this area is regalar exhumations after seven years found to be not large enough will you burial. The Head of the Sanitary Board be prepared to give them a larger space?
The Premier, Tuan Chi-jui, and thewhere in small pieces. also proposed a resolution that the Board Mr. TRATMAN said that to meet the with the President on the 14th inst., at Minister of Finance had a conference did not consider suitable the alternative case he would amend his resolution to which the question of partially resuming sites suggested for the Roman Catholic | xvad (a), sections at Mount Caroline specie paynient by the Government Banks Cemetery for destitutes, and recommend Cemetery sufficiently large to accommo- that the portion seeliou “A” at Mount date all burials for a period of seven Caroline Cemetery be offered for this years."
Jurpose.
Mr. GOLDRING seconded. Dr. Ozono usked the Head of the Sanitary Department if he considered the_area suggested by bisufficient for the large number of burials which take
place every year. There were from ten to twenty such burials a day, or about 3,000 a year. According to the Roman Catholine rules, the remains could not be rehoved and placed in urns under a lesser period than seven years.
Mr. TRATUAN said he purposely left vague the exact section of Mount Caro- line Cemetery to be allotted. The area be had suggested should be sufficient to allow of such burials without exhumation for seven years. It should be borne in mind that the vast majority of these (Cantinued on next folumn.).
The Board approved of this and the resolution Was then carried in its amended form.
returns,
HONGKONG AND SHANGBAL.
Arising out of the various fortnightly
Mr. Bowley asked if the water, or tality and other returns were laid upon the table, and, if so, were they available to the public?
was discussed. The following points were considered:
JAPANESE GUNS FOR RUSSIA...
(a) Partial special payment should be resumed on and from the 1st August by the Bunk-ei-China and the Bank-of-Cont munications; (b) notes convertible into sprcie should be limited to the one-, Mr. Matsui, the Japanese Ambassador dollar, five-dollar and ten-dollar notes, in Paris, has informed the Journal that and each day the redemption shall cease in 1915, when he was at the Japanese as son as the funds allotted daily for Foreign Office, he was visited by the Rus the purpose are paid-out; (c) the notes san Ambassador, with whom he agreed should be redeemed at the head offices of on a programme of national defences both Banks instead of at the Temple of between Japan and Russia, which was Agriculture as formerly proposed, so assigned and conta ned certain precise pro not to inconvenience the public; and (7). visions.
A proposal to redeem the notes partly specie, and partly in notes of smaller denomination was also discussed. It was suggested that for each ten dollar note, the Banks should pay five dollars in ever and five dollars in notea. A five dollar note should be exchanged for three,
a number of high officials should be ap- They concerned (he said) the supply to Mr. TRATMAN replied that such returns pointed to superintend the redemption Russia of a large quantity of guus, rifles, were laid upon the table, and they could of notes at both Banks..
and munitions. All the steel smelting always be examined by the public when
worke in Japan have been mobilized on ever they desired to do so,
Mr. BowLEY added that the reason he
Russia's behalf, and we are manufactur asked the question was because he had
ng guns of heavy and medium calibre, noticed in one of the local papers same
and are dispatching them to Russia. thing to the effect that they did sach
From the economic standpoint Japan things much better in Shanghai than we
wants to co-operate with her Allies.
Colonel Fukuhara, the Japanese Mili the did in Hongkong; that mortality and such like returns were dollars in specie and two in notes, while tary Attaché, stated to the Journal's re- always available to the public, The all one dollar notes should remain in- presentative: -"Japan is manufactur- local public would no doubt like to know convertible.
ing mordern rifes for all the Allies ex- that they could always examine such The question was also considered at a cept Italy, but she is working especially returns and secure any information, they Cabinet racating held at the Euo Wa for Russia We are also providing eloth Tiked from them.
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