RANDOM
REFLECTIONS.
At long last, it seems, we are to have a War Savings Association in Hongkong. The proposal was first made months ago in the correspondence columns of this paper by Mr. C. D. Wilkinson, but,
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SMALL-POX
THE
IN HONGKONG,
The report of the Medical Officer of Health of Hongkong for the week ending Dec. 30th shows that during the work there were 95 cases of small-pox (two British and the rest Chinese, one being
HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3RD, 1917.
POLICE AT PLAY.
THE TUG-OF WAR.
The majority of the Hongkong Police Force, with their wives and children,
SWATOW NOTES.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
SWATOW, December 30th.
A POPULAR BRIGADIER CONDEMNED,
We are sorry to report that misfortune has befallen our popular Brigadier.
though it was supported from time to imported), of which number 86 proved spent, an enjoyable afternoon at Happy About a week ago a series of charges
-time by other letters and by lead
ing articles, nobody was found ready to take the initiative. Eventually such su
fatal.
SAVINGS CERTIFICATES.
"NO FURTHER APPLICATIONS
WILL BE RECEIVED."
Association WAS formed in Shangbai EXCHEQUER BONDS AND WAR under the presidency of the British Consul General. It met immediately with a cordial reception, and it has branches to-day in several other coast ports and in Japan. Shortly afterwards it was announced that a similar course was being followed under official suspices in British Malaya. Still, Hongkong, true to its traditions, remained supine, The view of the Government, whom one
naturally expects to take the lead in such matters, appeared to be that the provi- sion of War Savings Certificates rendered anything more unnecessary. The obvious answer to this, of course, was that the majority of men of small incans would save far less if left to invest in this form of security just, when the spirit moved them than if they had engaged to contribute a fixed monthly euro to a War Savings Association.
The following telegram from London was received yesterday by the Hongkong office of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China:- Treasury an nounce that no further applications will be revived for 6 per cent. Exchequer Bouds or War Expenditure Certificates."
SPORT.
HOCKEY.
VOLUNTEERS . R.G.A.
The following side will represent the Volunteer "B" team in their game A leading article catitled "Wanted with 63rd. Coy, R.G.A. at Happy Valley Sonther A War Savings Association," which was to-day (Wednesday):--R. G.
Valley on Monday afternoon, when the customary Now Year sports and Christ- mas tree were held. There was much that was exciting and which gave rise to enthusiasm, but the greatest event on the programme was the tug-of-war between teams composed of the married and single men of the Force. The Benedicts depended solely upon avoirdupois, as the
wing team, which represented the married, men will show:-Sgt. Purden, Inspector O'Sullivan, Inspector Gerrard, Inspector Davit, Sergt. Pitt, Sergt. Sutton and Sergt. Glendenning. The unmarried policemen depended upon the following--P.cs. Nicoll, Landou, Robertson, Harron, Perkins, Vincent, Logan, Lee. Sergt. MeTulloch and Sergts," John Ogg and McWalter. It was a pull to be remembered. The bachelors, na the result of tactics opposed to much brawn, won the first pull in a manner which boded ill for the Benedicts. The latter, however, held a council-of-war, in the course of which their exacting trainor devised a plan of campaign which ulti- mately proved successful. In the second
were laid against him. Amongst theirTM i leniency in the matter of opium pro duction, the sale of offices, the selling of crown properties, and laying embargoes
INTIMATIONS
LANE,
CRAWFORD & Co.
ESTABLISHED 1850.
on incoming rice. These charges have SPORTS
heen investigated by the Cantonese Gov- crament, and the result has been that Tin Chiu Su is ordered to relinquish his office. It is to be noted in his favour, however, that the Swatow residents have taken action to secure his retention. They point out the marked ability he showed when he came to Swatow in bringing Bou order out of chaos; how he was the first to declare independence in the Canton Province; how his Govern- ment of Swatow and the regions under his sway maintained order better than in any other district of the Province; and, finally, that at the present season of the year, when the worst clements of the people are ready to create strife, it is most inopportuno
to have
bim
TELEPHONES 1741 AND 1742.
DEPARTMENT.
SOLE AGENTS FOR SPALDING'S ATHLETIC
GEAR.
GOLF CLUBS
RIGHT AND LEFT HANDED
INCLUDING
FAMOUS
SPALDING'S “GOLD MEDAL”
CLUBS.
CANN AND TAYLOR'S
FROM 84.75 RACE,
“AUTOGRAPH" CLUBS,
ALL MODELS
$3.50 EACH.
removed. In this vein the public bodies GOLF BALLS. CAPTIVE GOLF SETS. of Swatow entreat the Canton authority
RUBBER TEES. BALL CLEANERS. to reinstate the Brigadier,
POPPY CULTIVATION.
ETC.
No doubt the authorities, whether TENNIS RACKETS.
published in the Daily Press on Novembe,ton; H. 8. Rouse and Martin; R. C. pull the married men used their weight here or at Canton, have been notoriously
15th, concluded with these words :-
Witchell, C. C. Hickling and J. Stalker;
with commendable strategy. Inspector stack in the matter of poppy cultivation.
"Unless some such step as that advocaten B. D. Evans (Capt.), F. Schnepcl, Gerrard planted his heels frmiy in the They are trying to make amends now.
HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO., LTD.
The approximate statement of traffic receipts for the week ending 39th December
is as follows:——
This Year...KARIB Last Year......
Aggregate receipte
Receipts for week.
$12,787 11,983 1,734
for 52 weeks. 8736,108 572,013 104,095
Apropos this subject, a correspondent writes.-The loca) Sanitary Authority is
SLAZENGER'S
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"LAMBERT CHAMBERS,”
DOHERTY,”
“GOLD MEDAL"
the poppy. Other officials are following in SPALDING'S his wake, such as Chhauyang and Phunen. These are, perhaps, the counties where the crops of poppy are heaviest. In the county of Fengshun the poppy is in full TENNIS BALLS. TENNIS POSTS. NETS. COURT blossom and its beauty is commented on by all who pass through the valleys. The farmer may get his venture, but from what I hear now of the diligence of the Government off- rials the gamble may be regarded as a failure.
TOURNAMENT, VANTAGE.
A MONSTROSITY.
A
MARKERS, CENTRE GUIDES, TAPES.
little prost out of ALL THESE GOODS ARE OF BRITISH MANUFACTURE.
S. H. Haskett, S. O. Else and A. green sward, and absolutely refused to The Kityang magistrate has begun a is taken before long, we shall have the Other. Bully-off: 4-30. Volunteers in
budge, and with the other weighty most vigorous crusade, and is personally unenviable distinction of being an excep-white.
members of the team also having "plant-conducting it. He has visited place after tion to the general rule, and may find
ed" themselves securely, and "leaning" place, compelling the growers to destroy our more enterprising neighbours steal-
at the right moment, the single men were ing the ground from ander our feet."
hauled over the line amid a scene which I think it will be found that it was be-
baffles description; and when the married cause something very like this was about
men reported this performance in the to happen that this Colony was suddenly
finai pull the club-house was shaken with galvanised into action. Better late than
the cheering. Indeed, the Benedicts' never, of course, but it seems a pity
trainer was so overcome with the excite that Hongkong should always be con-
ment of the moment that he had to be demned to lag behind in this way.
gently led away. The War Loan fell fat because the
In addition to the tug-of-war there Government delayed so long before issu-Increase
were several races and competitions. In ing it that it came into competition with
the race for those under 35 Sergt. Six Per Cent. Exchequer Bonds aided
Grimmett was an easy first, and second by a high rate of exchange. According to
place was secured by P.-c. Alexander. a telegram rescired by the Chartered
Treasury has to be complimented upon the ahle and Sergt. Floyd remped" home in the i Bank yesterday, the for these Bonds or for War Certificates they are tackling the small-pox epidemic, announced that no further applications apparently, successful manner in which will be accepted. The reason for this but how is it that the Inspectors decision is not clear. It may be that the who are engaged in the affected areas are not disinfected in any way what Imperial Government wish to encourage
ever after performing their investment in local loans, or that they are
a long-term loan; but, These officials sit side-by-side with other about to 'ssue whatever the object, it renders the need passengers in the tramcars, and return to for a War Savings Association more their own homes and families in the urgent than ever, for the facilities offered same clothes which they have worn to the small investor are less now than throughout the day. It is not their fault, for I understand they are not provided with overalls or any change of uniform either before or after paying visits to honses containing small-pox patients." From inquirica which I have made I find that my correspondent in quite correct in
ever.
The fact that the Chinese hove taken ao kindly to vaccination has proved of considerable assistance to those who are engaged in combating the small-pox epidemic. Reports from the various areas
sanitary
authorities now auticipate
casas.
duties?
race for those who had passed the age of 35, Sergt. Boulger, who came in second, running well despite his lack of training and advancing years. The Ladies' Nomination race was won by Mrs. Kent, Mrs. Sutton wae second, and Mrs. Angus third. Mrs. Grimmett was the best markswoman in the ladies coconut shy, being closely followed by Miss Purden, who was second, and Mrs. Watt, who came third. There were also many races for children, but the crowning joy; of the youngsters was the stripping of
Caristmas tree, Santa Claus having provided handsome presents for all.
The prizes won in the sports, oto., were distributed by Mrs. Messer, who
Tennis.1, Inspector Kent; 2, Inspector Grant, Bowls.1, Inspector Macdonald; Inspector Garrod; 3, Sergt. Pitt. Bowls pairs (Gourley Cup).-Inspector Kent and Inspector Watt.
According to report, there is a strange monstrosity in the form of a young pig on view in one of the Chhau an temples. It has three care, one on the top of the" head: three eyes, two of which are on one side; and two mouths.
HOME RULE.
Home rule is making strides in all the towns and important villages. Councile with local powers are being formed. Such councils are at present busily employed in devising effective measures for sup pressing robber raids, which are so pre- valent during the last weeks of the year.
CANTON NEWS.
CANTON, January 1st. CHIEF OF POLICE TENDERS REBIGNATION,
Wong Chuen Shun, Chief of Police, recently tendered his resignation on ac
Yuet Po, a Chinese newspaper in Canton. The Military Governor ordered him to his Yamen and told him that the caso in question must be settled before his resignation could be accepted.
encourage the hope that the outbreak has his facts. It seems incredible that sachaiso presented the sports, prizes which count of his failure to arrest the mur reached the turning-point, and the an oversight should be possible, and it is had been won during the year, as follow: derers of Lee Wui Chuen, editor of Nam
to be hoped that it will be rectified gradual decrease in the weekly without delay.
The small-pox
the returns of
The committee responsible for additional vaccination stations which
"Heather Day"
arrangements have were opened last week at the Peak and every reason to be proud of the fruit of in Des Voeux Road have been exten-- their efforts. To gather in a sum of sively used, thousands of "boys" and £1,582 25, ed. was no mean achievement, Messor was presented with a beautifulton, has frequently been about in ordin- other servants having been inoculated.especially so soon after "Our Day" had bouquet by Inspector Kent. During the ary dress endeavouring to discover some The authorities, however, state that fade a big draft on public generosity. afternoon the band of the 74th Punjabis thing concerning the murder of Lee Wui Chuen. Ho is alwage attended by s there are still many householders with servants who have not been treated and The result is the more gratifying when it (onder Bandmaster Christian) renderea couple of armed detectivea.
enjoyable selections.
they urge that Europeane should make is remembered that the time for organi- a point of seeing that everybody in sation was comparatively limited, and that the movement was one that appealed their employment is attended to-for these servants often visit the affected more particularly to one section of the areas in Chinatown at night. precaution is especially necessary in the case of amahs, "who have charge of children. There is no excuse for neglect, since voxination is performed gratis.
The
This
the
medical practitioners in Chinese quarters are performing their work in the open street and are besieged by crowds of natives, male and female, who jostle each other in their eagerness to get their arme under the knife. One man who had been repeatedly jockeyed out of his is turn" by stronger appli- cants, hit upon a happy expedient to get the better of the opposition. An empty lidless box had been placed at the sido of the surgeon, in order to keep off the crowd. Into this he lightly vaulted, and, thrusting forward his arco, had the -operation performed in comparative comfort and security.
(Continued at foot of next Column.)
community. While it would be incorrect to suggest that only the Scottish people in our midst contributed to the handsome
total, it is true, nevertheless, that the object to assist Secttish War Charities -was one that commended itself with peculiar force to Scottish sympathy, to the credit of which the splendid result may justly be attributed..
The pitfalls that beset the path of those who aspire to a knowledge of Chinese were amasingly illustrated the other day, when one of the students at the Language School recently opened by the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce asked his "boy" if he had been vaccinated and, by way of reply, was presented with an onion. It seems that he omitted to sound his aspirates. It fortunate that in English there is Tess risk of confusion from this cause.
RODERICK RANDOM
After the distribution of prizes Mrs.
ROYAL HONGKONG `GOLF CLUB.
HOLIDAY COMPETITIONS,
The result of the bogey competition, which was played off on December 20th and 31st, and January lat, wAA follows:--
*
17
....1 down.
Hon. Mr. A: M. Thomson 2.1 up.. Mr. E. Golland Mr. F. H. Kales Mr. H. Hancock Dr. Woodman Mr. W. D. Kraft Mr. F. Maitland Mr. A. Ritchie Mr. O, E Anton Capt. 8. Powell There were 130 entries.
BANKEES CUP. Won by Mr. R. M. Austin
in the replay Capt. J. Dewar
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Chu Han-lam, Civil Governor of Can-
AGRICULTURE IN HONAM ISLAND.
General Lung Chai-kwong has received a telegram from the Civil Governor point- ing out that Kwangtang is in the tem- perate zone and suitable for agricultural work. As King how contains much land which should be cultured, his coldiers should be sent out for this purpose. DEFENCE COMMISSIONER'S GOODS DETAINED
BY CUSTOMS.
The Military Yamen received a tele- gram from Commander Lam Fu, Defence Commissioner of Kochow and Luchow,
all square. stating that woollen underwear, six thousand pieces, bought from Hongkong for the use of his soldiers in the winter season were all detained by the Customs at Samshui, The Military Governor has instructed the Commissioner of Customs at Samshui to pass the goods without. delay.
... down.
Hon. Mr. A. M. Thomson ...7
13
Mr. G. C.. Mozon.....
Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse
IMPROVED MEÁNS OF COMMUNICATION.
The Central Government has addressed. a telegram to the local officials instruct- ing them to pull down walls and build roads to facilitate coinmunications. The local officials are, therefore, looking care-- fully into this question and a report on the subject will be sent to the Central Government.
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