POOR CHINESE WIDOW, CLAIMS 810,000 FROM BANK OF
CANTON,
SPORT.
TENNIS.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17TH, 1917.
LADIES' RECREATION CLUB.
TENNIS SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP. The final for the singles championship of the Club was played off yesterday and resulted in a win for Mrs. Armstrong by The 4, 4. Mrs, Cary was the runner-up. This is the third year succession that Mrs, Armstrong has won this championship, and the trophy-a cup presented by Mrs, Addison-now becomes her property.
ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB,
The Hongkong Full Court of three judges, which is due to commence its sitting to day, will have bus one czas to deal with, though this appeal is likely to occupy a considerable time. plaintiff appellant is a poor Chinese widow, so poor that the Court has allowed her to sue as a pauper, and the defendant-respondents are the Bank of Cantos, from whom the widow is claim- ing the return $10,000. The facts of the case are extremely interesting. The widow alleges that the $10,000 was deposited in the Bank of Canton by her kushaud, who was an editor of a newspaper in Canton, and who, as a result of his publishing matter considered to be seditious, was shot. After his death, so the widow alleges, some of her husband's "friends," or relatives, knowing that he had de- pusited $10,000 in the Bank, conspired to secure the money. They came Hongkong, manufactured a promissory mote for $10,000, and placed a confederate in a certain house, with instructions how to act should anything happen." Subsequently a bailift arrived at the house, asked certain questions of the man who had been put in possession, and the latter gave his answers in accordance Shortly with the instructions given.
to
LADIES' CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW.-
Big Course Fantiny. Mrs. Maitland receives a bye into the second round to meet the winner of the Cary-Robertson match.
Mrs. Cary v. Mies Robertson.
Mrs. J. W. Stewart e, Mrs. Fletcher. Mrs. Pearce v. Mrs. Milner-Jones, Mrs. Hancock e. Mrs. Winslow. Mise Worters v. Mrs. Crawford. Mias, Wilkinson s. Mrs. Muriel. Miss M, Rodger receives a byc into the second round to meet the winner of the Wilkinson-Muriel match.
The first round to be played by 27th
January.
The second round to be playca by 3rd
February.
PEKING NOTES.
[FROM OUR OWN DOELESPONDENT.]
PERING, January 4th.
POLITICAL.
The immaturity of Republicanism in China becomes more manifest every day. ↑ Parliamentary institutions have been tied and found wanting, though it is only fair to admit that the trial might have been fairer and easier, and one is forced to the conclusion that an oligarchy disguised as nominal republicanism, such
Conse-
CANTON NEWS.
· [FRON. OUR OWN CORHESPONDENT.}
CANTON, January 13th.
THE CIVIL GOVERNOR'S PICNIC Mr. Lok Mang-fai, à répresentative of the Provincial Assembly, entertained E. Cha Han-lan, the Oiva Governor, at a picnic, near the Dak Wan Mountain yesterday. They were escorted by eleven siers and a few attendants. SAFEGUARDING FASHENGELS BY THE CANTON-
KOWLOON RAILWAY. In view of the approach of Chinese New Year, when merchants are travelling more than usual, the Civil Governor has arranged to strengthen the military guard of the Canton-Kowloon Railway for the protection of the public from robbers.
A WHOLESOME EXAMPLE,
The Civil Governor is very simple and unaffected in his dress and manners, his idea being to set an example to his sub. ordinates, some of whom recently had to change into plainer clothes before going in to see him.
THE RECENT BURDEN OF AN EDITOR, As those concerned in the recent murder of Lea Wai-chuen, editor of Tam Yes P', & Chinese paper in Canton,
as obtained for a time ander Yuan Shih-
he kai, before was beguiled into Imperialism, suited this country in its present state of development or rather arrested development. Such an oligarchy was an advanes upon the effese Manchu administration, and, as I have already
Whether Li pointed out, an attempt will be made to revive the experiment, Yuan-hung would remain as President is vory uncertain, for he has shown a respect for republican institutions which have pleased even their most extreme advocates. But His Excellency is a mild-mannered gentleman and has shown a disposition to adopt a course of action For example, bis to apply pressure. in accord with the demands of those ablə enforced command of the Revolutionary troops at Wuhang in 1911.
has offered a reward of $1,000 for their d'Etat quently, he may remain President and not be traced, the Military Governor accept Cabinet rule should a coup
acrest. Authoritative instructions have boen given to various officials to make The third round to be played by 10th having that end for its object be accom-
plished.
The every effort to clear up this case as early February.
Nobody blinks at the facts now. situation as it exists is realised. Parliaas possible. ment is dominated by the Kuomintang
Luk Wing-ting, the Military Governor, and continues to flout the Premier. The latter is unable to complete his Cabinet, has now returned from sick leave, and Rounds up to and including the semi-and the relations between himself and the ds his activities are much the same as final to be played on week days during Chief Executive are said to be somewhat before, it is hoped he will resumo his strained again. Thus the compromise duties as usual, on his recovery. It was the times now open to ladies.".
The first named player in a match to Cabinet, of Tuan Chi-jui is proving un-reported on the 8th instant that he was make all arrangements with her opponent satisfactory to all partics. The Ku escorted to the gunboat 'Kwongtung, så mingtang nominees cannot be regarded as Government Pier, by twenty soldiers in new American regarding the play-off.
qualified for the positions they fill, and; order to receive the of course, the same might be argued Consul at Shameen. This was the first against their opponents. The point, time he had emerged from the yamen however, is that the Premier and his since he was granted leave. supportere are supposed to stand for & are therefore "strong" policy and expected to do things. In fact, any means of ending the present policy of
The semi-final to be played by 17th
February.
The final to be played on Sunday, 18th
February.
after the visit of the bailiff a writ was issued, the bailiff again visited the house, failed to obtain satisfaction for the pro- missory note, and eventually judgment in default was given in favour of the holders of the promissory note, for $10,000. The latter then issued a garnishee order against the Bank of Canton for garnishing the $10,000. There was the usun bearing, and the garnishee order nisi wag made for the payment of the In the event of any match not being $10,000 to the holders of the promissory decided by due date the second named note. Then the widow came on the scene.player in the match pasecs into the next This ruling will be strictly She visited the Bank of Canton for the purpose of drawing out a certain sum, adhered to. and was then informed of the happen- ings related above. She sued the Bank of Canten, in Original Jurisdiction, for the return of the $10,000, bat the Chief as the 4th, 5th, and 8th holes are often drift would be welcomed by many.
round.
The local rules, as enumerated on the
Fanling scoring cards, will apply, with the following addition: Pulled drives
water; this is not to be considered as casual water, and the same rule will
GOVERNOR LUK AND HIS LEAVE.
DEATH PENALTY FOR NONBERS. It has been officiauy announced by the Canton authorities that any person who is found guilty of robbery in the streets Presumably the huomingtang believe during the approaching Chinese now that with their Parliamentary majority year festivities will be at once put to they are able to command the situation, death,
Jnatice gave a verdict in favour of the Bank, because the money was paid out by them by order of the Court. However, the Chei Justice did not give a decision apply to these strokes as at the 7th, i...nd it is doubtless this thought which
on certain other points in the case in view of the appeal which was to be made to the Full Court, and he also allowed The widow to sue as a pauper. The case will be re-opened to-day before bir Havilland de Sausmarez, the Chief Justice (Sir William Recs Davies), and the Puisne Judge (Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz).
the ball may be dropped on the course not nearer, the hole under penalty of one. stroke, or, if the ball is lost, another ball may be dropped in the same manner under penalty of one stroke. A lost ball means lost hole exempt where the local rule applies."
The Championship Cap will become the property of the lady who wins it three Each Year's Champion will times, receive a cup presented by the Club.
· AMERICAN CUP.
The American members of the Club have presented a cup for competition during the Chinese New Year holidays. The UNLICENSED POSTAL HONG conditions are 18 holes Bogey over Fan-
ling
There will be a fes of 82 for each card to be given to War Charity.
HOCKEY.
A GRAVE OFFENCE.
Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, Postmaster: General, was the prosecutor in a charge against two Chiccse of attempting to send letters out of the Colony without licence and without the knowledge or
Last
societies in Canton have now arranged to distributs food and clothing to the pour. and aged,
of
COLD WEATHER IN CANTON, The weather in Canton during the induces them to go on rejecting the
past few days has been severely cold, the
and others slid Premier's Cabinet nominations. Saturday the Senate declined to endorse temperature falling to 38 degrees. Maný
mendicants of cold and starvation. Some charitable Chang Kuo-kan for the portfolio of the poor Interior, although he had been approved by the House of Representatives. This action has compelled the Premier to appoint the Minister of Education to act concurrently as Minister of Interior,. which means that the work of the latter
an advance. Likewise, the Salt Revenue
revenue Ministry will really be undertaken by for 1916
gave a total Buch action on the 267,000,000, which must also be considered the Vice-Minister. part of the Koomingtang undoubtedly remarkable for a period characterised by Loan negotia- plays into the hands of those who con-
unrest and disturbance, sider that Parliamentary institutions con- tions are
very much in the air and stituto a real danger to the country, re-budgetting is more of a science than 88TH CO. R.G.A. t. 87rm CO. R.G.A.
dering government impossible, and in this usual. However, the Bank of China The 88th Company further strengthened connection the conference of Provincial notes remain practically at full value, under Chang Hsun's and those of the Bank of Commerce are their position at the top of the Hongkong representatives
no worse League yesterday by a victory over the agis acquires a significance which is lost 87th Company. The gusso started evenly
NEW YEAR. and it was not until the first half was upon those who try to read the signs of consent of the Postmanster General.
The capital on New Year's morring From Mr. Wolfe said he had made the charge well advanced that Caple gave his side the times. Then, again, Feng Kou-chang, the lead, beating McGuire who had play- attempting," because in pread a great game in goal for the 87th the Vice-President, is having quite a presented a very gay appearence. vious cases it had been held that the Company. In the second half Watson regal birthday party at Nanking on the public and private offices, from hong and offence could not be described as more added another from a pass by Mancini, 10th instant, and the interesting occasion private residences, the five-barred flag of
Caple obtaining a third from a pass for then that until the letters were actually which Mancini was again responsible. will be utilised by the leaders of the the republic floated gaily in the wind, bitterly cold. Old customs die hard, but away. In this case they were being Before the finish Captain Goldney scored north to ascertain his views on the subject which, in spite of bright sunshine was taken on board a launch ready to sail, the only goal for the Stonecutters Com of the failure of Parliament. Feng as year succeeds your the western new
alt paay. The 88th Company forwards were There were twenty-eight letters
in good form and played a clever game, prefers to hold the balance of power in year is becoming more and
recognised and China New Year gradually assuming less importanca gether. Twenty-one of these were from while for the 87th Company Captain his own bands, and it is probably un- other people, and the remaining seven Taylor, Captain Goldney and Corpl
Godden were the most prominent. The certainty as to his attitude that prevents Government and public offices were closed four days' holiday, while their foreign were letters of the Chong Sung Cheong, 68th Company have now to meet the two the strong action?? party from taking for three days. The Chinese banks had firm, with which the defendants were Volunteer teams, and if they can manage steps for the dissolution of Parliament competitors were content with two.
The civil connected.
nine o'clock in the morning. The entries in the firm's victory over the "A" team, their posi-
tion at the head of the league is assured. Perhaps, too, the presence of the veteran President received his official visitors at Wa Ting-fang has a restraining influence cfficials wore ceremonial or evening dress, books proved conclusively that the shop
The upon the Faiyang politicians. But other and the Military were in full uniform
with swords and decorations. was conducted as a postal hong, as there
considerations may enter. Nobody can
entrance fee to the Central Park was. were charges against firme and private
forecast the future. Suffice it to say that reduced to half price during the holidays, people of 10 cents for despatch of letters
China is politically in a very parlous and entertainments were provided each day and a brass band played at intervals. otherwise than through the post. This
In the evenings the park was illuminated was a very serious offence, and he had
condition.
and breworks were displayed. The Chi- to ask for a very heavy penalty. It
nese moved about in holiday attire and enjoyed themselves as only Chinese cap. was very difficult for the Post Office to
The foreign community welcomed the new compete with these hongs, and unless
supper and dance at the Wagon Lits year quietly. The New Year dinner Hotel was well attended. After greeting 1917, dancing was kept up till the small
one of
they were sharply dealt with when found transgressing the law they would. get out of hand altogether.
Mr. Melbourne-The maximum penalty is $500,
ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.
TO-DAY'S MATCHES.
V.B, LEAGUE.
Navy . H.K. Volunteers, Club ground, kick-off, 5 p.m., Referee: Mr. Bowles, B.G.A v. K.S.L.I., Navy ground, kick- off, 4p.m, Referee. Mr. Wright. 2ND DIVISION.
87th Company . "A" Company, K.S.I.I., Military ground, kick-off, 2.30 p.m., Referee Mr. Ball.
BELECTED TEAMS.
FINANCIAL.
While the national treasury is still empty, and loan-mongering continues, it is interesting to see how China, falsifics most financial prophecies. At the end of the year we and that, despite the Revalu- tion which distracted the country for H.K. Volunteers-Goldenberg; Black nearly six months and interfered with and McCubbin; Ralston (or Railton), trade in the commercial provinces of the Stewart and Mycock; Robinson, Chassis,
South, the Maritime Customs receipts for Stalker, McTavish and Rodger.
K.S.L1-Pritchards; Clayton
and 1910 show an increase over those of 1915 Wall; Morris, Williams and Hehn; Brod. by more than a million tacla. The dock, Machin, Pritchards, Jones and
decreases recorded took place in the ports shop Peplow,
affected by the insurrection, though, curiously enough, Hankow had to report (Continued at foot of next column.) -
Mr. Wolfe-Yes. The penalty inflicted in these cases is usually substantial. As a rule, it is difficult to bring home a case of contravention, as, when it is discovered, the master of the usually bolts and destroys the books.
His Worship imposed a fine of $121
on ose defendant and 87. on the other.
R.G.A. Garred; Caple and Dickenson, Gorman, Talfourd and Edgelers Jones W., Thomas, Youngman, Leighton and Halls.
hours.
more is
The
The negotiations arising out of the SIND-JAPANESE RELATIONS, Sino-Japanese fracas in Manchuria last August have made little or no progress the Chinese feel somewhat depressed in in spite of certain optimistic reports. and consequen WINTER SPORTE.
Skating and ice hockey are in fail pro- Hockey practice has commenced, bet no xress, and all five rinks are lar sed. matches have yet been played.
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