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TO-DAY.
4.40 p.m.-Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, Extraordinary General Meeting
in the Chamber of Commerce Room.
TO-MORROW.
Thursday, 26th April:-
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HONG KONG MAGISTRACY.
AFTER THE SEA
A Chinese coolie who was found the fervnals quarters of house Arbuthnot Road was ordered to pay $4 The excuse put forward by the defend ant was that he had had a fight, then a feast, became intoxicated, and went to the servants' quarters to sleep off the
effects.
RECEIVING STOLEN GOODS, '.
PORT ARTHUR- THE NEW SEASIDE HEALTH AND HOLIDAY RESORT.
1917.
So for foreigners have ever seen the place at Port Arthur which is known to
Count Torauchi, the Japanese Premier, the Japanese as Ogonda that it is little
A speech, said:"From personal known what a beauty spot has been open-
health and holiday resort.in ed as a Ogondai, or Golden Hill, is the high hill | observation, I am convinced that the which guards.the narrow entrance to the future development of China largely de- world-famed landlocked harbour. From pends on the services rendered by the China, with her enormous almost everywhere in Port Arthur, the railways.
of wealth. A Chinese was charged before Mr.ammit of Golden Hill can be seen with population of 400 millions, i sendowed
its massive fort and. bristling array of with inexhaustible sources Melbourne with receiving 18 pipes, three tobacco pouches, 12 shaving brushes and guns. On the other side of this hill, The efficient utilization of such a huge can only be realized by the extension of 1,200 postcards, the property of Kelly facing the open sea to the south, the supply of labour and natural resources
of Beaconsfield holiday resort is situated. It thus forme Sayee a shopkeeper.
a settlement by itself, cut off from the the railways in China. By solving severn! Arcade, of the total value of 825. Mr. Faithfull pleaded not guilty on behalf Old Town of Port Arthur by a range of questions, political and scenomic, the not only China but also Japan, because hills, and a wide expanse of land and through service of railways willbenefit of the defendant and the case was re
from the New Town by Golden Hill and Japan will be able to obtain a supply of manded, hail being fixed at 8500: *
the width of the harbour. It lies in cheap raw materials and extend the mar. sheltered nook of almost horse-shoe shape kets of her manufacturers. The close relations between China and Japan are in the hillside facing the sea. On its traceable not only to the inhabitants of right in close proximity stands the the two countries being of the surne race but also to the fact that Japan in the stupendous rock of Goldon Hill, Straight and using the same written characters, in front the land slopes gently down toast owed a great deal to China in the
Line arts, cle the beach, which forms an ideal bathing development of her literature, religion, place. The undulating ground around is starred with innumerable wild flowers, which change with the changing seasons. One flower found here, though not so
CALL TO THE CLERGY, BISHOP SHOWS HOW THEY CAN BE RELEASED.
SINO-JAPANESE AMITY, COUNT TERAUCHI-ON CHINA'S NEED OF RAILWAYS,
The Bishop of London, in a letter to Mr. Wang Fu-wei and suite were, enter-
tional service." In every parish," he tained to dinner at the Imperial Hotel,the elergy, outlines the scheme for nas says, "there must be one priest who Tokyo, recently.
must consider it his best form of no- tional service to give his whole time to minister to the sick and dying in the parish and carry on the parish work. Where there is more than one church, own, this condition would apply to etch with perhaps separate district of its
tached to each church, and the popula- tion is not too large to allow this, he will be at liberty to offer himself for church. If there is a second priest at-
is indicated on the enclosed form, eithor some such branch of national service as
"No church must have a third priest for his whole time or for part of his time. giving his whole time to the work of the parish connected with it without special permission, which, however, will he given if special work, such as in munition factories can be shown to be connection with military hospitals and of the parishes in the City, the Bishop is asking the rural deans of the East connected with the parish. In the caso
arrangements by which four churches, and West to see if they cannot make with full services, will suffice for each clergy be freed for national service. deanery, and thus the rest of the City Until a Bill permitting this closing of law, this can only be done by agreements churches, now drafted, has passed inta grettable that China and Japan shared between the rectors and churchwardens cases arrangements might well be made this experience, but recently well-educat of the respective churches. In all such
prayer during the work days. to keep the churches open for privata
CHAIS AND CHUNGS. Fourteen Chiness, chair and rich coolich, were brought before Mr. Wood in connection with a clan fight, as a result of which two men, one from each clan, are now in hospital.
Mr. Griat appeared for the Chai clan and Mr. Gardiner represented the members of the Chung clan.
Mr. Grist said there had been a great clan fight, and one man from each claw frequently as on other hills around Portof their being too intimate. It is re
was now in hospital
Mr. Gardiner-Honours were divided. Mr. Grist said it was at present i possible to go on with the cabe.
Inspector Kent said that the fracas was rather a serious one, and he would ask for bail. Both the injured men had been severely dealt with, and they would not be out of hospital until the 20th inst. One of the men had a coptand wound on the head, and the other was severely cut about the head.
Each of the defendants had to deposit 20 bail before leaving the Court. The car will be dealt with next week.
SPORT.
ASSOCIATION FOOTBAL)..
A friendly match has been arranged to take place at the Happy Valley to-morrow (Wednesday), between the 88th Company R.G.A, and the Middlesex Regt. Kick- off, 4.30 p.m.
PLOT TO KILL PRESIDENT W.LSON.
ARREST OF CHIEF AGENT AND ACCOMPLICES.
The pole at Hoboken have arrested a man named Fritz Kolb, aged about 36, wh ocunfessed, they say, to being im plicated in a plot to blow up President Wilson.
The prisoner, it is stated, told the do tectives that ho was concerned in the blow
Arthur, is the edelweiss, so much prized
The two countries have now relations wants with what itself has in abundance, in which the our supplies the other's but those who should be most friendly often disagree and dispute on aveount
in the Alps. 1 the Spring the grounded people of both countries had come to We hear on all sides a demand for in is one mass of purple with its carpet of understand well their common interests. viplets, and everywhere the seapink holds creasing amity between Japan and China. This phenomenon is a matter for con-
ELABORATE GUARDS. gratulation, for the pence of the Orient up its head amongst the grass,
CARE OF £100,000,000 UP GOLD IN In the Russian regime this charming and the welfare of the two countries.
NEW YORK. put into execution, The desire to pro
The port of New York is to be closed not we made a sulaner resort for the Amity between Chinn and Japan only
This is one town: About twenty handsome villas were mole and maintain friendly relations high officers and officials of the fortress in words and letters is of no value unless
experience shows that when mutual repondent on February 19th. built in artistic styles of architecture, must be translated into actions. Past every night, reports a New York correa. ideal summer residences, with large lations become closer disputes may arise.of the many precautions taken by cities balconies and verandahs, dotted here and Intelligent observers in both countries along the Atlantic coast having German neas and friendship, that nothing be left event of war, might attempt to escape, and end their careers as commerce raiders there in the horse-the glen anidst the mast try to solve them in sincerity, kind ships in their harbonrs, which, in the
to rankle on either side.
Amicability should not he limited to rether than serve as transports of the The steel not designed trees. Nothing artificial was added to
the relations between China and Japan. United States. mar the beauty of the natural environ- ments. But when Port Arthur passed The same must be maintained towards the for the protection of New York from are being iato Japanese hands, this loveliest of all United States and Canada, which would hostile submarines is now reported os
be connected with them by the through having been pleeed
measures Other unusual the spots around Port Arthur was pro-traffic. When the Japan China through claimed within the Fortress Zone owing teathe was extended to the Steamship taken. The Sub-Treasury is protected America would be connected indirectly in its history. There is now about to its position between the Golden Hill Companies on the Pacific the railways of by the most elaborate systems of guards The place was wish the railways of China and Japan £100,000,000 in gold in this building. New Yorkers were by means of the Steamship Companies probably the largest stock at any one and Silver Hill Forts,
The decision passed at the present Co-place in the world. thus given over to desolation and decay. Some time ago, however, Mr. H. J.
ference was expected to bring about such surprised this morning to find patrols Japan is situated avery few fent along the sidewalks and an extensive result Hallett Merries, the English Adviser to
first it was believed that attempts had the South Manchuria Railway Company, in the centre of such extended traffic in the corridors of the building, and at And the heavier burden will fall on ons shoulders, but we will consider it a great been thiscovered to plunder the nation's was struck by its rare beauty and charm, and suggested to the Government authori-honour to be the intermediary in through gold reserve. ties what a magnificent holiday resort might be made of it. They warmly ap proved of the plan he put before them. It was difficult at first to obtain the re- quisite military sanction, but as soon as this was gained much money was spent in preparing for the opening and waking the plane attractive without interfering
ing up of stores on Black Tom Island, in with the natural features. Already the New York Harbour, and at Kingsland, whole of the villas have been renovated New Jersey, both of which explosions re-
aulted in great property loss and some and furnished, water Intakties.
on
and electricity
approved principles. Two bombs, complete, with a quantity have been laid on, and sanitary matters of pieric acid, were found in his room attended te in a hotel opposite the piers where Ger- Good carriage-reads have been built to man steamers are moored.
A detective says that the bombs were the settlement, a tennis court has been to have been sent to President Wilson on laid out, and bathing-huts have been March 5th.
Kolb gave information resulting in the erected along the beach. One of the villas
as accomplices arrest of two others Their names are temporarily withheld has been fitted up as a café restaurant, The police are investigating ramifications and is under the management of the Yamato Hotel, of the South Manchuria of the plot, which is said to have in of the Tampico Oil Works and United States,
Barn Goto drank the health of Mr. traffic over such an expanded area." Wang and the guests, and Mr. Wang and the Chinese Minister, Mr. Chang, replied in appropriate terms.
The meeting was marked with cordiali- ty, which prevailed throughout.
OF
TRADE MARKS IN CHINA.
MANCHESTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. RECOMMENDATIONS
At a meeting of the Manchester Cham- ber of Commerce last month, the Trade Marks (Statutory) and Merchandise Committee of the Chamber reported on their consideration of proposals made by
I
In Philadelphia secret service opera tives of the Government are investigat ing a mysterious murder in the Frank.. the only employee who knew the location fort arsenal. The victim is Sam Jenkins, of all the motor stations and devices of the arsenal. Detectives say it is their opinion that the murderers were anxious to cripple the arsenal.
In Seattle, Washington, at the police court charge against Captain Helfer, of the interned Hamburg Americao Line steamer Sazonie, the accused admitted frankly that he disabled the engines of the ship at the order of the German Consul. He declared that the captain of every ship interned in the ports of the United States and her colonies had instructiona by given similar consuls
been
the China Association that a short and simple convention with China should be as the ruling factor in deciding questions proposed having for its sole object the
The Trade adoption of the principle of "first user "
Marks Committee accepted this view, of ownership apart altogether from the All question of registration.
dluded the destruction plants in the Railway Company which will supply and agreed to support it in representa
meals or provisions as required.
Ar-
Secret service agents of the Hoboken and New York police surrounded the rangements have also been made whereby the Muraoka orchestra can be hired for Columbia Hotel, where Kolb had a room, and battered down the door.
Kolb was found standing in the centre al fresco concerts and dances. of the room, apparently in a state of panie.
tors confirmed these views, tions to the Board of Trade. The direc
The rent of the villas ranges from 00 dren to 80 yen a month, with a consider Bomba were He offered no resistance.
Cars of able redaction if taken for a period of hidden in closets and trunks. high explosives and fases were also seized.two or three mouths, but they are not allowed to be sub-let. The entire holiday confession to Mr. Hays, the Kolb made chief of the Hoboken police.
at Black Tom Island, in settlement is under the direct manage Tho
explosion New York Harbour, destroyed the Na- tional Storage Company's warehouses, inment of the Port Arthur Civil Adminis- New York Harbour, destroyed the Na tration Offies, and applications should tional Storage Company's warehouses, in which were hundreds of thousands of therefore be addressed to the Civil Ad-month at Port Arthur and visit fresh pounds worth of explosives intended for ministrator. the Allies.
in a house now used as a Chinese School, and the War Museum, where mementoes of the great siege have been gathered.
To visit each of these places entails a drive of several iniles, up and down and beautiful scenery, and many of them around hills amidst ever-varying and afford splendid facilities for picnic luncheons. Carriages are plentiful, and authorities, including 27 sen for 24 miles very cheap rates have been fixed by the and Y. 1.10 for 5 hours. One can live a places of great historical or scenie in- tereat every day. Moreover, tours of the The pleasantest time for a holiday in forts, some dismantled but uninjured, as they were left at the close of the late New York City and Jersey City amount Port Arthur is from the beginning of others in ruins, but all preserved exactly The war, will give one a better idea of the ed to £2,000,000.
The explosion at Kingsland, New May until the end of October. It scarce- Jersey, occurred in January last at the ly ever rains during this season. works of the Canadian Car and Foundry average monthly temperature (Fahren-war now raging in Europe than one Company. The building, and plant were heit) is as follows-May, 54; Juse, could otherwise obtain. For those who destroyed by the explosion and the fire 05.6; July 72.5; August, 74.4; September, wish it, the beauty and the restfulness
67.6; October, 57.8, that followed.
The damage to property in
of Port Arthur may be broken by an Dairen, there being five trains each way casional visit to the bustling city of per day
HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE
HUMMER UNIFORM,
issues which requires alteration or to, be condemned as unfit must be produced at Central Station at 5.30 White Uniferm of 1916 or previous
p.in. on Tuesday, April 24th.
PATROL DUTIES.
The following Memo was issued by the on the 20th inst.:Officers C.S.P. in Charge of Stations are to in- and struct the regular Indian Chinese Constables to report them- selves to Police Reserve Inspectore and Sergeants on Patrol.' Memo on page 29 of the Standing Orders Book. Inspectors and Sergeants will enter this
AMBULANCE PLATOON.
Tuesday, April 24th, 5.30 p.m.- Squad Drill at Central Station, All ranks will attend the following:-
Thursday, April 26th, 6 p.m.-Le ture at Tung Wah Hospital. PARADES, CENTRAL STATION, 5.30 PM.
Section Tuesday, April 24th-No. 1
nader Co-Sergt.-Major. Also all Recruits of No. 2 Company. Wednesday, April 25th--All Recruits of
3. Company and of No. 2 Platoon. under Chief Lispector Lammert and O.C. Company, Thursday, April 26th-No 3 Company
Friday, April 27th--No. 9 Section at Water Police Station under C.8.M. 5.45 p.m. Also Recruits of No 9 Company at Central at 5.30 p.m.
POLICE,BONDOL.
Class XI (Inspector Gordon)-Wednes
TRAMWAYS.
There is another feature which will make Fort Arthur an exceedingly po
As a holiday resort Port Arthur will How the war has reformed scane of pular holiday resort, and that is the the idle rich was revealed by Lord: Balis grandeur of the surrounding scenery andoubtedly be popular, but when not bury at the annual meeting of the Though embraced by tiers of hills, there only the scenery of the surroundings, the but also its exquisite and invigorating 81, p.m.-Meeting of Licensing Board in Charity Organisation Society. He re are more excellent roads for walking, and historical interest of its mins," the day, April 25th
memhared a young lady who could not driving than probably around any other beautiful water which washes its shores. The following Standing Order is to bè walk down Eston Square except attended town in the Far East. 28th April 9.15.p.m.--“ Theatre
Royal, in aid of War Claritinrrands of charity in the worst parts of visit, and the beautiful little coves alone of the sea-breezes with the air of the Soho. Men who used to pass a large the shore, such as Pigeon Bay and Louisaoine clad hills have been recognized, Thursday, 3ni May
Noon-Canton Insurance Office, Ltd., Moot-nart of their lives walking up and down Bay, the Village of Shuishiaying, where Port Arthur will not only be a holiday Pall Mall, going into this and that club. Generals Nogi and Stoessel signed the resort but will blossom into one of the Ing of Bhareholders.
ofan terms of the capitulation of Fort Arthurt famous health resorts in the Far
Eart
• Mays
were now finding the work Electric
Lordinary private soldier in the army Baturday, 5th
Noan-Hongkong
quite agrees with them. Ordinary General Meeting,
inserted
11 s.m.-Aaction of Bouts and Shoe, &c., að | Baturday genes from Shakespears" of the by a footman, but now she went upon Then there are the numerous forts to atmosphere resulting from the mingling 136 (a) Members in uniform travelling
Sales Booms, by Mr. Geo. P. Lammert, Noon-Hongkong Tramway Co., Ltd. Ordin
Ary General Meeting at the Offices of Mesars, Jardina, Mathisson & Co., Ltd. p.n-Matinee Performance of "Scenes from Slink spent the Theatre Royal, in aid of War Charities
(Continued at foot of next columni.)
to or from a Funeral are not travel- ling in connection with duty and are not entitled to free transit.
(d) F C JEKKIS
D.S.P. (B.
23rd April, 1817