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HADY PRESS. TUESDAY
PEKING NOTES.
FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
PEEING, May bth.
CHINA AND THE WAR.
Most of the local prophets in Peking would have predicted that before this Ching would have declared war against Germany, but now the outlook has become confused, and the war issue in clouded with party politics.
AIDE DE CAMP
CIGARETTES
SOLD EVERYWHERE.
MAY 2ND, 1917
SWATOW NOTES. FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT,¡
"SWITOW, May 14th.
THE CHINESE AND THE WAR
To explain this, it is necessary to revert the
CITY HALL WORK PARTY AND ITS ACTIVITIES Mrs. E. M. Stabb, of the City Hall Work Party, writes as follows:
juckets, pyjamas,
HONGKONG MAGISTRACY, THEET FROM THE G.C.H
A Chinese "boy" who has lately been employed at the Government Civil Hos! pital was charged with the theft of a gold watch and etiain, ang a leather hand bug, of the totul Value of 860, Two men were also charged with receiving the goods, knowing them to have been stolen. The surgeon at the G.C.H stolen property belongs to Dr. Lim, house
All the defendants were reminded.
8,000 COPPER CENTS.
steamer was charged with.
During the month of April, in answer During thess days a spirit of fear to a letter from a lady formerly resident in Hongkong describing the need of taking possession of the Chinese. - It is dificult to account for it. The telegram comforts in her Hospital, the City Hall that are issued from Peking aru, na a rufe, baid and bare. To foreign readers Work Party, sent two cases addressed to who know more, these telegrams convey The Matron, Hopital Auxiliaire 113, Honfleur, France, containing:--Dress-" the intended meaning. In some inexplic-
Igical shirts,ing to export 8,000 copper onts to the events of March last, when Chinnable way many Chinese are of opinion ing gowns, shirts, vests, kimono bed When a cook employed on a Hongkong- severed diplomatic relations with Ger that the present, or recent, pagiering Valid boots, Hoor scrubbers, small pil without many. Parliament's consent to this course ponce between the Germans and Russians lows, handkerchiefs, playing-cards, games Imports and Exports Department, stated. to collect the cents for some
stunt
on board. If the man of action was obtained under a misappreis with a view not only to end the way and French books, socks and hospital caps that the cook had probably been sent hension, for tac Premior and his Cabinet they have been waging against each other and stockings
had applied for a permit he would have had been under the impression that the but even to join hands and fall together
Bir. Wood aned the man 85, and told Entente would agree to certain wishes of on China and Japan and their allies, the Chinese Government and so informed Chinn feels that she is exposed to suckers of the French Red Cross Paris, been given one. He would ask for the Exports office he would be given his cop- per cents and a permit, the House of Representatives and the an attack and that she is helpless to fight
position of a nominal penalty
Senate. The Premier was not guilty of such a compact successfully. Hence the
him that if he applied at the Imports and
bad faith, but he himself had been misled. wavering attitude that the Chinese pre Consequently, the Premier finds himself went to the world. The Prime Minister, in a false position. Had there been no who is also Minister of War, has no such misunderstanding the Givernment would forebodings, but is evidently clear in his Needlework Guild containing vests were brought before Mr. Melbourne and
the
never have presented to the seven Allied mind that Russia will, even more than in the past, keep true to her promises and document containing Ministers the China's wishes on March 14th, nor would that she will on no account betray the they have attemy-ted to bargain with the trust reposed in her by the Allies, Thắt Entente Now certain members with his views will prevail we have not know what has become of the desiderata slightest doubt. which, he informed Parliament, the Batente would grant to China if she
TROPOSED SCHOOL OF AVIATION.
Amongst the military there is certainly a desire for more preparation: China bas tremendous pro
Like Russia,
declared war on Germany This issue Parlin- Tuan Chi-jui profers to evade. ment was invited to consider the question she has no end of human material. Cen-
A case was also sent to the Headquar-
shirts, surgical shirts, milk covers, floor containing -Kimono bed jackets, dress ing-gowns, vests, pyjamas, felt slippers,
rubbers, and playing cards,
One case was sent to Queen Mary's
Ten men:
GAMBLING RAID.
and nine women, all Chinese,
Road Central
charged with gambling at
43, Dies Vœux Detective Inspector Watt stated that the police raided the premises, and when shirts, kimono bed-jackets, priapins, sur gical shirts, dressing-gowns shrouds,
Shirts, socks, mufflers, knee-caps, caps they arrived on the scene there was a general stampede. The crowd of gamblers and mittens were also given to men pro made a rush, and were found hidden Curds, invalid boots, and milk-covers.
reeding to the Front from Hongkong under beds and behind doors.
dominoes, nu chub, a Ming Yuen gambl On May 3rd, four cases were sent to ing bowl, and $16.50 in money
been thrown through the window. taining:-20 pyjamas, 128 milk-covers, Several of the gamblers escaped by way Queen Mary's Needlework Guild, confound; the surds and dominoes having dressing-gowns, prs invalid boots, the roof. Among the persons caught were
bed-Juckets, 63 kiniono
of war on higher grounds the cause of eral Moh 18 urging upon the militar Burgi shirts, vests and had not put in an appearance since
of
authorities at Canton the establishments,
or serubbers,
40 pts. teft.
24 Bye-uaiuages,
way-cloths, wool,
of
a Chinese constable and & Chinese detec- tive. The constable got; away, however, Mr. Gardiner defended the detective, witness-box he caused surprise by admit- ting that all the persons, including him- aclf were gambling.
Inspector Watt asked for the impost- of a school of aviation at Swatow, Lim Suppers, coolers opera but when the latter was placed in the Fuk-nyon, who recently gave an exbibio ookings, tion at the port of his skill as an airman, bandage caps, 28
gambling, but because of the police cor- Each of the defendants was fined. $5. uption which was going on
MIDDLE-CLASS KITCHEN. HOW AN EXPERIMENT IS TO BE. MADE AL CHELSEA
suffering humanity and the maintenance international usages But "ine words butter no paranips," Parliament is not in the mood to be swayed by sentiment,
The and it looks as if the Prime Minister will bus, I understand, offered his services to canvas and needles for cross-itch work,tion of a heavy penalty, not only for the
the general. He is a born fiyer. have to take Parliament into his congeneral's reply from Canton has been fidence or rink an adverse vote in both favourable. The matter has been finally
referred to the Military Governor. EDUCATION REFORM.
Houses.
It must be conceded that the KuomING tang is anxious to overthrow the Premior, whose strong policy is not appreciated
Mr. Tshi Kian-mien has recently paid visit to our port. He is a notable by these stalwarts of Republicanism as educationalist. His aim is to have estab understood in China. The Peking Gurette lished in each important centre a Board describes his methods as Prussion, and of Education whose duty it will be to professss to be alarmed lest constitutionalce after the interests of all the schools in each particular area. He also advises government be endangered, but it must
young lads to go abroad in order to get not be forgotten that, while the Constitu
Playing cards.
A case was sent on May 6th to the readquarters of the Frenen lied Lrosh
The
Faris,
containing: pyn, veats 27 shirts, pra knued suppers, 45 Lik-covers, 16 kimuno bed-jackets ob espial caps, de urs. operation stockings
During the same week 40 prs socks, 24 caps, 26 prs kneecaps, 6 shirts, and mumers were given to men proceeding to the Front.
the following letters have been re
27 General Hospital, Cairo, February 11, 1917. cover
hongkong association of Women War The Hon, Secretary,
tion provides for Parliamentary seat well-versed in modern education, Lie Hongkong.
The
One of the difficulties recognised by those concerned with the forthcoming es kitchen is that of persuading all but the tablishment of the Government & public
will be overcome as the relatively well- to-do realise that the economicst cooking poorer classes to use it. No doubt this
of food on a hig scale must be supported as an act of patriotism
Meanwhile, Women's Service is launch- ing a schemy for a kitchen which Appeals directly to middle cluas people, without any question about it, Chelsen is to be the scene of the first experiment, if suitable premises can be found--n condition which had not been fulfilled.
The schente Miss Clough informed a both the middle classes and the middle Daily News representative is one for
ed food for middle-class households at aged. The first object is to provide cook
DEAR MADAM,---I have received case before the President can declare warpaty niso urged upon the people to contri- cannot be contended that Parliament as hate more liberally to educational funds, containing 13 dressing gowns, 4 prs. tative considers that many schools are not pyjamas, 44 cotton night-shirts, ◊ dozen at prisent constituted is a representative
Another matter he wore, goren dings, le pocket cooks, □ noor swabs, 4 small pillows, P body-fact which may be quoted in
properly equipped
WWW.Associa support of any action deemed necessary impress d upon his bearers in the neces prs. Ded boots, books, canvas and wool
sity of establishing, popular lectureshipe.rom the Hongkong " W. W Ass for the disciplining of this organ. heated discussion in the House of RepreThere i, undoubtedly all over China It was a splendid contribution every sentatives yesterday clearly demonstrated
hygiene, health, etc. There canvas and won was hailed with grea of high prices, smaller incomes, and a
delight I think perhaps the men love
acarcity of servants. The solution of this that the Premier's efforts to contin clainant noed for knowledge in matters thing most acceptable and userut. The cast price a need which has arisen out members were fruitless, and that had the
They were all such extremely nice ng work for middle-aged women who are einen who are very willing to offer their tedious days of convaleasing.
been discouraged at the employment ex- Sincerely goitru,
changes on account of their lack of would have been defeated, a contingency help in such matters. A Swatow medical things, and we are indeed most grateful anxious to do something, but who have
experience. which was only avoided by postponing practitioner recently delivered a lecture to young men on the ill-effects of alcohol..
of sanitation,
war resolution been put to the vot it are here and there amongst us, I believe, it more than anything to wile away the problem affords an opportunity for find.
The
until to-morrow. the resolution") sami temper was revealed in the Senate the same afternoon, and if present ap pearances are to be believed the resoluto have cast aside dull care, merriment tion has little prospect of being assented and gond humour being the key-note of to this week. But will the Premier the evening The success which attended acknowledge defeat! If an answer can the first effort of Americans in Peking be returned to that question the inge- for Red Cross work was no more than djate trend of events may be indicated, it deserved, and the fact that everything but, failing that, we must in Asquithian was inexpensive is worthy of commen-
dation. phraseology wait and see."
Opinion in China is decidedly in ANOTHER MINISTER ARBESTID.
MINING
IN CHINA.
80/- D. M. MICHELL, A Matron). The Central Depot, Surgical Branch of Queen Mary's Needlework Guild."
China has set on foot plans to revolu 2 Cavendish Square, W.
March 13th, 1917. tionize her mining industry, and will use the United States as her model, The Hon. Secretary,
Hongkong Association of Women War according to Chen Cho, Mine Commis
Worker, Hongkong
sioner of China, who has just arrived from China (says the New York Times DEAR MADAM,I beg bo acknowledge of April 11th to make an inspection of consignment of the mines and mining appliances of this garments, bandages, dressings, etc., and country. Commissioner Chen Cho, with the aid of the Bureau of Mines at Wash enclose official receipt for same, your most valuable
Will you kindly convey to your workers ington, will make an exhaustive study our most cordin thanks for the kind of the latest mining machinery and greatly owing to our many kind friends ning to spend vast sums of money in at most of favour of the war. Even the intense pro Rather surprisingly the resignation of Interest they take in our work. It is safety appliances His country is plan Yours faithfully, NE this money would have gone to Germany, German elemente in official circles has the Minister of Communications was that we are able to supply the many the United States for machinery, he says,"
The Prenee pted and, rather surprisingly also, ho Military Hospitals all over the world and had it not been for the war
88 Germany had already made big been converted to this view,
outlays toward the control of the mining sident favours war. So does the Cabinet, was arrested the following morning SMYRA M. GIBSON and so does Parliament. Yet war has Apparently he was not the only one who not been declared. The only obstacle is was surprised, for it appears that Hsu
industry of China.
party prejudice, and China suffers, in Wan arrested on the warrant of the Chief Head of Depot, received from the
Aunt Ballye, strong men, Int ladies, box-
durance
and
HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE POLICE BOHOOL
Tuesday, May 22nd-Clun 14 (Inspector Wednesday? May 23rd-Class 13 (Inspec
(lerrard)
tor
Class 15 (Chief Kerr) BIFLES AND ACCESSORIES.
All Berric Rifles must be returned to
Central Station Armoury on Tuesday May 22nd,ween 5.15 and 0 p.m.4 Cleaning gear for all botterns of rifles time by all members, not in possession mist be drawn at the above place and
of game.
Torsday, May 22nd Practice to
General Manager for Beatrice, Princess
In private letters Henry of Battenburg, President and Procurator and without the knowledge Front the comfort and durability of commented apon, and their ample size is appreciated consequence, by delaying her entry into of the Cabinet He was taken from the socks from Hongkong are
midst of a festive party in the Central The knitted slippers referred to shove the war,
A model sent from Home, and kindly Park, and he wept when he found that are knitted from selvedges according to AMERICAN OUTNTY FAIR.
of our workers.
They Americans
do things:
he was under arrest. However, he was given us by one That the
vile." He was are a strong serviceable shoe, the sole of all who attended the
hot long in released next day on bail, and the is made from an old fell hat, and
tions of these hats men's, women's County Fair held within the American
considered the pro- children's will be gladly received, actually
mado, principally Cabinet compound on Saturday night. Legation
griety of arresting the Procurator for The small pillows are
by the Chinese Ladies Work Party and The
e grounds were decorated and beauti-
xceeding his duty. The latter, however, the children of the St. Stephen's Girls fully lit with Chinese lanterns and
under a wounded limb, and ease the electric lights and had the appearance of a firm stand, and it may be pre School. They are of a size to slip in real fair ground, with side shows,sed that he did not altogether net or folding of stretcher or train,, and,
own initiative. Naturally, there is needless to say, give comfort
The children of Quarry Bay 418 ing bouts, the shute, cinema, fortune much comment on the difference in treat who must inevitably suffer
of the members of this special branch The ter of Communications, and that meted amongst the steady workers. The averagó era, ste. Two bands were in attendment accorded Hsu Shih-ying, the Minis- tellers,
the out to Dr. Chen Chia-tao, the late Mink of the Work Party is 7 years, but the ance and dancing took place on t
ter of Finance. It proves, too, that the of the Minister's house
imprisonment of Dr. Chen is dictated by muffers sent each week to the City Hall party motives rather than a desire to are in no wise behind these of the more
experienced workers, and the kind little A
of them give a ice cream, candies,
depurge the administration.
messages fastened to most American specialities were much
true touch of friendliness. mand. It was amusing to so some staid PEITAIHO mumber of the foreign community smil Though we have not yet experienced Several more worker, have come to the ingly munching a big Dog Sandwich as real summer weather preparations are City Hall since the Exhibition on May already being made for the exodus of 1st, and they are very welcome, as this he looked on or took part in the fun, women and children to the coast in Jare is the season of leave and holidays, and Riding in Male litters, Peking Carte, Practically every house in Peitaiho a gaps are bound to come in our ranks et the taken a large number by Germans and We will be glad of yet more to come for
Trooner 669 Hyndman is transferred to and decorated Camel's were amongst the the season there should be a record one war, as we do not wish the quantity of
(Ed.) P. O. JENKIN most popular attractions of the evening. The new railway, opened on the art of earments and comforts sent home to Trooner the yndy The whole Allied and neutral community this month, will prove a con- diminish. Many hands make light work, venience, obrian he long anker or and thess Summer months are the months
plies. thronged the Fair, and everyone meded chair ride from station, and the that give the Hospitals their Winter sup
dificulties with Juggage. * {Continued at foot of next column:)
other
Thursday, May MhVolunteer Head-
quarters.
EMPIRE DAY
General Committee will meet at Headquarters Club on Wednesday, ab 5.30 pm.ANENT proportionate number of tickets for the Sports Night to the Naval, Military and Police Forces has been issued to the following: Inspectors Eustace, Suffiad, Alves and Chief In- Gegg spector Wong Tickets are not re haired by Inspectors in uniform. The Band will attend and bo in position,
at 7.65 p.m.
1st May, 1917
OSP C