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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JULY 18TH, 1917.

HONGKONG MAGISTRACY. | HONGKONG AEROPLANE FUND TUAN CHI-JUI'S MESSAGE TO

ALLEGED CONSPIRACY.

Two Chinese were charged with cons- apirsey. Detective Sergt. Cockle said that it was a case of kidnapping, and that the Secretary for Chinese Affairs avould be prosecuting,

The case was adjourned.

THEFT OF BAGS.

Two Chinese coolies pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing 42 hemp bags from a cargo junk which was lying off Con naught Road West. They wero each sentenced to four months' hard labour," and four hours" stocks in lieu of the lust day.

A MYSTERIOUS KNIFE.

A Chinese sailor who was found to have a knife attached to a girdle, which. he was wearing, and who could, not give. a satisfactory explanation of why he was wearing it, beyond the fact that he had bought it in Holland, was fined 810 by Mr. Dyer Ball, and the knife was ordered to be confisented.

OPIUM,

A Chinese woman who was arrested on board the Hong On was found to be in possession of 25 taels of opium. It was stated that the drug was tied around the woman's waist.

Mr. Wood imposed a fine of $1,000, of, in default, four months' hard labour, and the opium was also ordered to be con- fiscated.

INCAPABLE.

Andres M. Lorsen, the ship's officer who way found drunk and incapable in Water Street, West Point, was again before Mr. Wood.

In answer to the charge, the defendant .stated that he had lost his pocket book, which contained $150, in addition to valuable papers, and that his watch and chain had also disappeared.

He was ordered to pay a fine of $5.

DISHONEST SHOPKEEPER.

Inspector Terrett summoned a Chinose shopkeeper whose scales were 45 per cent. against the purchaser. The inspector said it was one of the worst cases of faulty scales he had ever known.

ever known. Besides 4 basket having been affixed, the seales had been deliberately altered by the defendant by the addition of a number of cash. The scales, aven without the basket, were nine per cent against the purchaser.

The defendant, whose excuse was that a friend had loancit him the scales, was fined $25.

THEATRE TICKETS.

When

+ Chinese was charged with hawking theatre tickets without a licence, Sergt. Davitt explained that men of de fondant's type made it their business to

get to the theatre early, buy up all the good seats, and then sell them again for bigger money. They would probably purchase the tickets for 70 cents each and sell them again for $1 each. Such men caused a lot of trouble to the outside public and also to the manager of the

theatre.

A fine of $5 was imposed.

SERIOUS ASSAULT CASE.

The case in which three Indian Naval Depot constables are charged with as- saulting an Indian Sergt. Major of Naval Police was again before Mr. Wood.

Mr. Leo D'Almada, who appeared for. The defence; said that he was instructed that the complainant's condition was not serious, and he therefore applied for the ́defendants to be allowed out on, bail.

Mr. Wood remarked that the complain- act's condition was serious, and under three circumstances he must refuse the application for bail..

The Indians were therefore further re mauded in police custody.

PIRACY.

The conswain of a cargo junk which travels between Taiping, Tangkun and Un Lung has reported to the police that about 230 pm on May 14th, while the

FINAL LIST.

Members of Club Lusitano, për:

Mr. A, E. J. Alves Chow Show Son

H. Tayler Anonymous. Mok Tax Shan Un Pak Leung

*W..W.O.

Mok King Kam Chan Kwai Sang

George, R. A. Gubbay, A. C. Franklin, F. H. Redmond,

K. H. Digby, CA. M. Smith, J. M. Stiel, G. C. Moxon, LN. Leefe, Machine Gun Coy

H.K.V.R Capt. Hussy

E. ME. V. G. Brage

...$10 each

Hope A bel AM. T. FE Rosser, 3. Weill, J. Carr, K. M. Cum- ming, G. R. V. L. Anony- mous, TW. Zoark, M. Glamazer, Sun Foo Hing, Lum Shiu Chung, Fan Suis Yock, Chan Cheuk Hing, A Fok, Yan Shui Chee...83 each Collected by Miss E, Hobba- A: Galt

8100.00

B: Ricou

T. Ramsay

Mr. and Mrs. F. da

Silve

50.00

25.00

Anonymous

95.00

Mr.

and Mrs. John

Millar

20,00

Mr. and Mrs. F. -J.

·Gellion

20.60

20.00

15.00. 13.00

Hobbs,

R. H. Sharp

D. W. Munton "Poker Miss Eileen

A G Wallas, M.C.C., Power, W. Ezra Mrs. H. D. Maclaren, D. Fer Nolasco, H. Smythe,

Mans

rira Jr., Anonymous, H. F. Banje, M. M.

810 each 120.00 Mrs. C. Fernandes,

Mrs. Vieria

do Maltos, J. Rego, J Ormiston, A Friend,"

Lopes, H. C. Best, W. G. Pringle, W Manning, S H. Waller, R."

}

E. H. S. N. L. H. Railton .....$5 each 70.00 A. Gordon E. J Oduffre, 0. Mesqui tela

M. Telles de Menezas.

207.00

100,00 50.00

THE NATION. PLAYING ALTERNATIVELY WITH

CLOUD AND RAIN."

The telegram signed by General Tuan 50.00 Chi-jui and despatched on July 3rd from 30.00 25.00 Machang, the Headquarters of General 95.00 85.00

Li Chang-tai commanding the northern 20.00 troops there, is translated as follows: 20.00 To the Vice-President, Inspector-

General La, Tuchans and Provincial Chiefs, Chambers of Commerce, and the

press

"THE SWANKER”

(DY A REGULAR:]

These duration of the war men are not a bad lot, and they moon settle down into their new life quite naturally. Of course there are all sorts A few are "Varsity men, a few have respectable banking ac counts, and a good many bavo never been better off in, their lives,"

I happen to be ong of the old-timers. The general impression held of the pre- war soldier is that he enlisted either to dadige the inw, or else because he was hungry. The superior person who enlists. today is immensely surprised to find. among remnants of the old army men who are quite respectable, as well educat

Heaven's curse must be on China that disturbances should occur so inces -340.00

6.50 eantly. Chang Haun, harbouring wild ambitions invaded Peking with troops upon the retence of mediation, ouled ny himself, and able to produce it minating in the extraordinary action of sovereign if one is required. averthrowing our national form

3.00

We get on remarkably well with our new comrades as a rule, but what puts our back up is "Swank,!!- I remember one fellow joining us who was a typical "swanker.". He was a young, fairly smart, and to all appearances, & good fellow, His promotion to Sergeant had becs very rapid owing to the demand for N.C.Os, exceeding the available supply."

When he first came to the Sergeants" Mess he used to keep very quiet. He ae- copted a drink when one was offered, but was never in a great hurry to return it,

too

July 1st. Since national form is essential 60.00 to the existence of a nation, any attempt to change it after fixing it with much difficulty will endanger the country to an extent beyond description. Moreover, it would be an absolute impossibility to try to overawe and subjugate millions of people with the pomp and fierceness of an autocrat. at the present time when democratic principle is daily hecoming more understood and appreciated by the musses. Thus upon the inauguration of the Republic, the Ching House, being A few weeks later, however, he appeared clearsighted as to the tendency of the to have suddenly come into a fortune. world, abdicated its power in all Eo invariably called for drinks all sincerity, and our citizens, appreciating round; et unexpected hours suggested such magnanimity granted the articles motor rides, for which ho paid; and providing generous treatment for that hinted that if any of us wanted tempor- House with a view to avoiding conflict parily obliging he would only be in all political matters and preserving pleased. He would ask for leave now at all times the glory and honour of its and then to go, to the bank to change & tide: the ancestral temple will enjoy cheque we never saw the cheque-and it sacrifices and the offspring will receive was his especial delight to attach himself | protection. From history, we find hone to one of us, in a corner of the mess, of the twenty and more families that had and talk about his pater, his allowance, ruled as emperors and kings having had and his rich brother-in-law. He even such a good and happy end as the Ching stated that one of our officers whom he Dynasty..

know previously in "civie" life had beca Now, Chang Hsun and others being in the habit of raising his hat when they carried away by their own individualet in the street. This was all rather and selfish aspirations and regardless of tall, but, in these days, quite possible. public opinion have hatched this re

It went on for a few weeks, and then bellious plot doubtless with the desire of we heard one day that his batman was emulating the pernicions example, set by complaining because he hadn't been paid. Wang Mang and Tang Cho (both of the The tradesmen started calling at the mess Han Dynasty), in using the authority of and asking for him, and rumours went an infantile emperor to subdue the world. round that he hadn't paid hia megg bill. They have even forged a memorial by Li] Then he avoided us. We heard no more Yuun hung who was made to say anty of his allowance but a great deal of his things about the Republic and to pray the Manchu Emperor to resume his Court · His final humiliation came when a new in order to save the people. They have recruit joined us who knew him in civil issued false Imperial Decrees. Such life. It appeared that his father was a high-handedness has sirdek dumb both grocer's amistant in a little village, and Chinese and foreigners. If they did this our swanker" was a sort of extra man for the country's sake, how could any at the local railway-station, where he de- country under a despotic monarchy surlivered parcels, etc., that the poŽLerr vive in the world of to-day! They will didn't consider worth their while to take only cause outbreaks throughout the four round..

6.00

480.00

`·. and Y.- 8." - $1 each 2.00 Collected by Musers. Ah Kwai & Co.:----

Hoo Cheong Woo &

Co.

Al Kwai & Co.

Wang Kee & Co.

C. Ah Ying & Co....... Sun Man Woo, Chre Wing & Co., Hing Kee, Sing Kee & Co,. A Wing & Co., Kwong Fook Launch Co., Cheong Wo & Co., Wo On & Co., Jack A Tei & Co., Wing

Shan Co., Wing Cheung Co., Sing

& COAF Fuck Cheong, On Fat & Co., Hop 8/8 Chuen Chow, Leung Tai Mien $10 each

Kwong Sang

ນຄ

Fat

Wors

Chu Fai, Yuen Pak, Wong Kam Cho, Wong Pik Fong, Kwok Bhut Zing, Yuen Fat Man, Sun Pak Hang, $6 ench

25.00

20.00

15.00

180.00

35.00

Taikoo Docks, per Mr. W. J.

J. Reid, K. E. Greig,

D. McGregor, B. E. Fielder S. W. Saton. R. H. Canaios, D. Mackay, J. Simpson, W. J. Ekirige, A. Whitlaw, P. W. Ram- SRY, A. Smith, J. C. Fergusan 85 each 65.00 W. H. Browa. J. E. Green, J. Wills, R. Wallace, “A F, X. McIntool, D. Avatin, R. L. Lyle, J. Scott, A.. Middleton, N M acArthur W. Wotherspoon, R. W Bristow.

Weir, J. D. Rolley each

****

W. Millar, A. Groll, Stalker, G.

J England, J. B. Speirs Duncan, P. F. Boutar, Anderson, $2 each

J. Johnson, A Aitchi

Sun, J. A. Hunter, J. Stewart, S. P Anery, $1 each

42.00

300.00

seas of China.

debts.

His accession to wealth was explained

that

NATIONAL SERVICE AT £11 PER MAN:

£104,000. SPENT TO FILL 9,092 POSITIONS.

Eldrige:ur Repablie about five years now. Such

The friendly Powers have recognized later by the Pay Sergeant, It appeared previous to joining us he had been playing alternatively with cloud and

many weeks in hospital, where his pay. rain" may be indulged in by our coup bad accumulated. When his accounts trymen, but would our friendly Powers

were received the Pay Bergeant paid him play with us in such a serious matter as out his entire credit, which amounted to the welfare of a country? Internal unset- about, £30, and, as his amount was about tlement will surely end in foreign inter- thirty times in excess of any money he vention, if not checked. If they acted for had ever handled before, he promptly lost the good of the Ching House, the Em

his head. peror, being still a child, entertains no We have forgiven him now, but the design to rule over the world at all,nux man who talks about his allowance will be required to produce, immediate while his guardians and tutors are always proof or for over hold his peace. Contri- trembling lest they may fall from their buted. high position. Happily, the fact that the step taken this time was effected by esercion is known to the whole universe. From ancient times to the present there was never a dynasty that lasted unbroken. The Ching Dynasty, having already secured the best treatment of all, should not be placed in a dangerous position again and be overthrown once more, and 128.00 possibly exterminated in the end.

I Chijui, had intended not to meddle $ 1,805.50 in politics, since my dismissal. But considering that in 1911, I had followed ..$11,907,39 you and done my part in the creation of the Republic, I cannot sit by and witness $13,671.89 the downfall and split of our Republic of

without stirring a finger to its: resend, While on the other hand, I had also received favours from the Ching House, I cannot endure to see the former dynasty lend itself to the use of unscru pulous men to its own destruction.I shall uphold this sentimens up till my death. As you are all pillars country, holding posts of trust, you will doubtless swear to pursue one path, dur- ing this crisis, both for the sake of our country and the Ching House. I hope you will all rise in indignístion and unite together in suppressing this great rebels lion. Although I am weak in health," am ready to follow you as your groom

ce again Cai-J,

July

3rd "

5,00

Amount previously acknow

lodged

Total

Mr. Stephen Walsh, for the Ministry of Labour, gave in the House of Com mons last month the following result of the working of the National Service. scheme up to April 30th :-

Cost of advertising £78,000 Total cost of scheme ................

104,000 Persons carolled .............. 307,000 Persons placed

9,092

130,000

the 207,000 volunteers, Mr. Walsh explained that approximately were munition workers, or otherwise not available for other employment than that in which they were engaged.ZAT Mr. Anderson-Are we to understand

to fir

ap that it has taken over £100,000 to 2,000 ren 1 of the

Mr. Walsh-You are to understand

BIG JEWEL ROBBERY, An Indian jeweller named Mohid Deen, Junk was proceeding to Taiping, and when of 38 and 40, Queen's Road, Central, bas approaching Chinese territory, a sampan reported to the police that some persons was noticed to be sailing towards the entered his premises by forcing so en junk.

The coxswain shouted out" What trance through the roof and got away do you want?" and also told the sampan No arrests have been made,

with jewels to the value of $32,000 sail in another direction No notice]

It appears that the shop was closed was taken, and eventually the sampan early, and a watchman was left outside, came alongside the junk. At the Ripe ved that the place had been broken as usual. Yesterday morning it was dis. time five men armed with rifles boarded into and raneacked. The robbers the junk, held everyone at bay, ransacked gained access to the building by way of After the ceremony (of re-ascending

some offices overhead, these being vacant the Throne) which was personalig super at the present time hole was cut vised by General Chang, Hsun, Prince through the floor, this being large enough Chan, father of the Emperor, beaming for a man to be dropped down by means with smiles and locking happy, distri- of a rope. The thieves were very dis buted fifty coppers to each of General criminating, for only the very best states Chang sun's soldiers as a royal favour." and valuables were taken,

-Peking Daily News,

the vessel, kidnapped the master and a fot, and then returned to their empan and, sailed away in the direction of Sai Lau. They have not been seen since.

(Continued at foot of nezt column.)

THAN "( Bgd.)

exactly what the answer states,

Sir O Kinloch Cooke asked if it was a fact that each man placed had cost in advertising over £10

Mr. Walsh said he wished to put the hon. member arithmetically correct. The

mount was about £8 193.

A veteran în: khaki on a tramcar was pulling contentedly at a battered briar root pipa That's an old warrior," re marked a fellow-passenger, “Aye, ¡Us & warrior replied the soldier holding out the pipe: “ tak a look o't. The bowl was neatly carved with the names of some of the most famous battles of the war.

We were baith there" added the soldier tersely, and, lifting his kitbag took his way off the car.

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