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TER HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JULY IND, 1917
CITY HALL WORK PARTY. A FORTNIGHT'S ACTIVITIES. During the past two weeks the City
At the Hongkong Police Court on Hall Work Party have packed and sent the following articles Bhirte, 104; Saturday, Mr. A. Dyer Ball gave his pyjamas, 114, vests, 101, bedjackets, 98, decision in the case in which a riesha surgical shirts, 16; reversible bedjackets, coolie employed by Mr. E. Ormiston was 11; dressing gowns, 16; shrouds, 18 charged last week with causing an ob invalid boots, 9; knitted slippers, 30struction on Queen's Road Central, and floor serabbors, 25, mops, 32; milk covers, 200 trench boots, 8, handkerchiefs, 7 hodsocks, 18 pairs oye bandages 45 knitted caps, 7; surgical caps, 20; cholers belts, 12; small pillows (with CREB), night-shirts, 175 socks,.00 pairs; knitted caps (white), 95.
The following was sent by a Work Party In Manila Shrouds, 18 pyjamas,
1; small nillows (with covers), 33; surgical caps, 14; kit bags, 25; com fort bags, 8 packs of cards, 3.
Che case was sent to Queen Mary' Needlework Guild in London, two to Bombay for Mesopotamia, and two direct
also with refusing to obey the orders of an Indian constable who was on duty at the time.
PEKING NOTES.
[FROM OUR OWN CONRESPONDENT.]
PERINO, June 20th,
THE DEADLOOK.
The situation here is very complex.
There are now no clean-cut issues. More ments which seemed fairly unanidious have revealed disintegrating elements, and parties have divided and lost their strength. There is no cohesion, and every man is like Scott's historical character, the bandy-legged smith, in the Fair Maid of Perth-lighting for his own
His Worship said the Issue had Browed down ton question ae | hand.” to whether. the defondant did or did not obey the order of the constable. That was the only thing the Court was asked to decide. He had visited the spot and had considered the circumstances of the case very carefully. He had weighed the evidence of the witnesses of the proseen: tion and that of the defendant, and he
KAI
The dramatic entry of General Cheng Haun into Poking lost Friday with all the pomp and panoply of an Emperor looked as if 'n dictatorship were to be established with Li Yuan hung retaining the Presidential, offico. Chang conducted himaelf is if he wore the virtuof ruler of
China He demanded conditions, conces bad come to the conclusion that the designs and reforms, all or most of which
tical than planned previously by the ultra Repúblicans. That is the only prospect of peace. It is merely a glimmer at prosent,
In justice to Chang Haun it must be admitted that sings the sack of Nanking he meets to have acquired some worldly wisdom. He has, apparently, learned the force and the power of public opinion, both Chinese and foreign. In his own command he deals out a rough and ready justice. The cities and towns within his jurisdiction enjoy the benefits of law and order, and his troops are undoubtedly well disciplined. But having said so much, it cannot but be regarded as a dis grace to China that this rugged old war- ror should be invited to the capital with his unsavoury-looking pig-tailed soldiers to net as mediator--a man with no tact, no diplomacy, and less political sagacity.
By agreeing to the dismises) of Parlia went and issuing the necessary mandate,
to the British Hospital at Amerah in fendant did not obey the orders of the were yielded by a timid and harassed the President has lost much of the crois
Mesopotamia.
of a fortnight of very hoe damp weather (writes Is Stabb), the work sent in has increased rather than decreased. The Italian Convent sent an excellent consignment of pyjamas, shirts, oye-bandages, and cholera-belts-these last, made from old white flannel trou sors, are a specialty of this Work Party, and donations of trousers for making them aro, always welcome.
constable. He considered, therefore, that President. He sent out telegrams to the
conviction must be recorded, and he would find the coolie That was hie The first charge, as with decision drawa
Mr. Shenton, for the defendant, asked his Worship if he would grant a stay of execution for about three days, so that they might have time to consider their position.
provinces announcing his policy. He even had posters issued in Peking telling the people that he had come to Peking to maintain peace and order, Chang cer tainly took himself seriously. When he arrived here he journeyed through streets lined with troops, among whom his own pig-tailed soldiers were sandwiched. All traffic was completely suspended. No one, not even a worried foreigner rushing to Mr. Shenton-Well, I can pay that office, was allowed to pass until His amount into Court.
His Worship--What, for $11.
Inspector Garrod stated that defendant was out on 85 bail, so that they were on the safe side..
Mightiness had gone by. He was preceded by a procession of motor cars, in which were high-placed officials and bis own officers, and he himself travelled in a huge The application for a stay of execution Limousine, surrounded by a guard of his was granted.
be enjoyed among the people. He was
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albeit a little weak, and when he declared that he would dis rather than violate the How, constitution be was believed. however, he is no longer lauded as a patriot.
On the other hand, there are several men who have emerged from the ordeal with unsullied reputations and enhanced honour. The most prominent is Dr. Wu Ting fang, the late Acting Premier and Minister for Foreign Affaire After declining to sign the mandate dissolving Parliament he sent in his resignation of both positions. The President did not
A small Work Party in Manika--only five in namber-have sent us a bezful of things to pack with ours. The materials are bought with "self-denial qney," and the list represents one month's work --a real tribute to steadiness of purpose in the very trying climate of Manila.
The raffle for the picture of Magazine Gap brought in $100 for the Aeroplane Fund Mrs. Bryan may be congratulated on the success of her work. The rafie foll wing financial statement for the the old-fashioned style and acquitted him for yeara, also resigned as a matter of
was drawn at the City Hall on Tuesday, June 19th, and won by Mr. R. A. Nichol- son, of the Cosmopolitan Docks, who also may be congratulated.
THE COLONY'S FINANCES. The Hongkong Treasury issues the
toonth of March, 1917--
· REVENUE, AND · EXPENDITURE, Balance of assets and Lishili-
ties on 28th Feb., 1917.81,541,734.53 Revenue from 1st to Slet
March, 1917
1,051,458.90
22,593,183.43.
Expenditure from 1st to 31st
March, 1917
Balance
It will be noticed that the number of knitted slippers that are being sent away in increasing. Quite a slipper industry is developing; as yet it is all in the hands of one or two-axperte, but they are glid and willing to have pupils, and, once explained, the slippers are not difficult to make, Some are made from old pieces of flannel, some knitted from Hannel selvedge, and some knitted from odd balls. The following table shows the standard of wool mixed together. Models can be time at which official sight ends and soy at the City Hall; they make a gay showing, and ard strong and warn, We have to thank friends who have sent donations of thick cardboard and öld felt hats for making the soles,
Khaki knée-caps are being naked for for troops fighting in parts where even now they are suffering from the cold. We would like to get a boxful off as soon as possible, so please come next Tuesday, get soDu wool, and begin at
kance.
More packs of old playing-cards would
e very acceptable; those already sent have been greatly appreciated.
The following interesting letter has been received by a little lad in Quarry Bay from a soldier at the Front, acknow Judging a muffler :----
33230.303, S. Battery, R.GA.
BE F., France, 16.4.17,
OFFICIAL NIGHTS
Endis
blue-uniformed warriore.
Chang visited the President next day, and the following day be called upon the ex-Emperor, to whom he kow.towed in
self as a loyals subject. The General, however, is reported to have explained the inexpediency of any attempt to restore the dynasty, a statement not without signi ficance in view of Change well-known Manchu sympathies,
cept his resignation as Minister of Foreign Affairs, but Dr. Wu quietly withdrew from Peking to the seaside and now in Shanghai, Quo Tai-chi, who has been the President's private secretary
principle and has removed from the capital..
Meanwhile the war issue, which bri iginated the trouble, is lost sight of, War on Germany cannot be declared without the assent of Parliament. Par- liament has been dissolved. Should the When it came to settling affairs of military party, coming into office, act 757,388.11 State, Chang was not long in finding out unconstitutionally and declare war 31,836,897 that, in common parlance, he had bitten against Germany, they will recoive no off more than he could chew. The dual financial assistance from the United
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gediator and dictator proved States. To that effect they have been rather dieult. The first intimation of warned by the American Minister. "A this come when the Tuchuas and the pro- now Parliament cannot be elected in less vinces declined to support Li Ching hsi as than from three to four months. Two Premier. Objection was taken to this monts more will be required for its experienced statesman on the ground that asembling. Therefore, China, no matter he had declined to sign the Mandate dis, how well disposed, will not be in a posi solving Parliament and had, in fact, tion to take the logical third step and shown cowardice: The second intimation | declare war against Germany-a dísáp- was that the Tuchons declined to with pointment for all well-wishers of Chins draw their troops from the approaches to and of the Entente. Peking which they commanded.
begins daring the month of July, 1917;
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TJINUHVA, COLLEGE.
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The graduation exercises of Tsinghua College took place on Saturday under the happiest auspices. The Vice-Minister of Education attended and delivered an interesting address, as did also Dr. Lowry, of the Peking University. Per- haps the most spectacular features of the *xhibition were those which took place outside in the grounds, namely, the die play of military drill by the elder prudents, and the Boy Scouts drill
Of couria Chang could not remain idle, To save his own face he had to attempt something. Therefore, he supported Li Ching hai for the Premiership, despite the lack of support from the discontents in Tientsin. Li, who realised the forces that were against him, was also anxious to save bis face. He wished to be Premier if only for five days, because that was the reason of his coming to Peking. So far he has met with little success in getting together a Cabinet, but it is probable that
Older residents are declaring that they he will succeed in getting a few high have never known so great beat in the souled patriots to act for a short time in month of June as we have been experienc order to save the situation." That
ing. Last Thursday the thermometor neither Tuan Chi-juin nor Hsu Shth registered 28 in the shade. Fortunately, chang accord. Chang Haun any support two thunderstorms have cleared the wir must be extremely unpalatable to the and brought the much-needed rain, The half-yearly return (January-June) great Pacifcator from the Yangtze, but Harvesting has already commented, in of the work done in connection with the it is a hopeful sign for the future. It many places in the neighbourhood. Missions to Seamen, Hongkong, shows suggests that if the more reasonable elemUBIO OF THE WALL that, there were 211 visits to ships, 45 menta from the various parties can come
MISSIONS TO SEAMEN-
HXTREME HEAT.
For those who remain in Peking during
DEAR WILLE,I have just received a parcel of clothing from Hongkong, con Bisting of two nice warm shirts, and a lovely warm searf, which, I see, was made by you, so I thought as I had a few minutes to spare before going on parado I would write a few lines to thank you many times for the scarf, which I am going to wear to-night, for just now we are having some very cold nights visits to Sailors Home, etc, 48 visits to to some agreement, which should not be the dog days. ” the music on the wall, Administrations of the Holy Communion, impossible in this land of compromises, a contributed by the Band of the Union 16 meetings held in the Institute, 9 con certs held in the Institute 3,240 men working form of government may be Philharmonic on Wednesday nights, in one of the greatest treats, the selections, present at concerts, 4,560 letters written in the Institute, and 800 books, maga zines, etc, distributed. The Seamen's
Should Li, Ching-hei form his Cabinet, the promenading and the company mak Institute is now being very freely used short-lived though it is expected to being a very agreeable event. by soldiers
Chang may consider that he has done his LAWN TENNIS. duty and betake himself from the capital. Should he Larry longer he will most prob ably find it difficult to extricate himself
Hospitals, 48 services in Church, 97
establishod,
don't know whom the shirts were sent by; whoever sent them I thank thon runny times, I wish I could do so personally.
I left Hongkong last September, had nive journey Hondo, and, after having few months' training, was sent out to the above addres I can't way in this letter what part of the line I am at. At present I am very comfortable out here, of course, one has to rough it. hit but
Brigadier-General Bulkeley Johnson
for the championship of the International nuo soon gets used to it. I am glad I died one of the beroic deaths of the war. have got the chance to help drive thee was going forward with his brigade allowed himself to geb, at least with Recreation Clab. The former, by power ful driving, won the first two sets, 9-7, when he received information that the dignity and proper "save face." Until and 6 is opponent pvp in order to Germans out of Belgium.
A gap was made. Not feeling sure that
Lao news was true, he rods forward him he goes there is little likelihood of the resource, changed his service in order
reserve his
and this change energy. self almost alone to make a personal represent deadlock being relieved,
proved so disconcerting that, Chen, won the
I have seen a small, or what he Ger
but, ne usual, they did little or no damage except to the ground One good thing about the German shell holes, they make a good place for us to get a good wash
GEN, BULKELEY JOHNSON'S
·HERQIO-DEATH,
at once. The Divisional General was
from the false position in which he has
An interesting lawn tennis match took place last Thursday when Mr. WF. Collins mot Dr. B. P. Chên in the final
mans call a large, german bombardment, connaissance. He was shot dead almost The spirit of compromise is alreadyBet six-love. Chen took the first three by Terrous when he heard the news leavening the deliberations of the Peiyang games in the fourth set, and the Collius level. Chen, won the next game, at in his little shelter on the battlefield.
saw at the time (writes & corres party and the Kuomintang. If these the end of which the match was stopped owing to failing light. It is expected pondent to the London Press) one of parties reach an understanding, which is that it will have to be replayed from the General Bulkeley Johnson's junior off-
who mid: We shall always feel by no means improbable, then there is start
sometimes. C
Dia, sad one gets a little dusty out at thst be saved all our lives It is true, hope for a speedy settlement and the NW PAPERS
I must conclude now, hoping this will The casualties would have been heavy if and you quite well
Two new papers are being started in be had acted on his first information and inauguration of constitutional govern Tientsin by men of the Kuomintang not proved it wrong by his own sacrifice," ment on lines which should be more prao party.
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