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THE HONGKONG - DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JULY 28TH, 1917.
THE PHILOSOPHY OF H. G. HONGKONG SHARE MARKET.
WELLS.
ME. WELLS AND GOD.
No one can accuse Mr. H. G. Wells of a lack of audacity. One of the most voluminous writers of the age, he has no besitation in revealing to his readers his incest thoughts. He has never been
Messrs. Vernon & Smyth, in their weekly share report dated the 27th July, 1917, state-
Since our last report of 20th instant our local market has shown no improvement and the amount of business put through hus again heen very small. Shanghai market for Cotton shares has been much
THE
MONGOLIA":
DETAILS OF THE DISASTER.
one
"REVOLUTION IN THE AIR"
[BY HAMILTON FYFE.]
afraid either of censure or of ridicule. | belter and prices show a marked improve officer of the Mongolia, in charge of look. 1t And I happen to know
He has shocked wnny conventional people by his views on the relations of the sexes, and be has infuriated the admirers of, #- classical education by his scathing attacks upon the things which they hold most dear.
At a period when most people bo- Heved the heavier-than-aig machine to be an impossibility, and some people thought that all attempts to fly were profanity. Mr. Wolls wrote about these things and at least familiarised us with the idea that they could be accomplished. Ha gave us & forecaste of the great inven- the war, the weird-looking tion of "Tanks." He has been the most ceaseless
eritie of "maddling through.
and he
advented several years ago many recent
nets of the Government. Much of his
criticism is destructive, but it cannot be denied that he has imagination and certain amount of constractive ability.
Woman
ment, Singapore market for Rubber shares has again been firm, with most
with prices higher than last week.
Our to-day's wired quotations for Rub- ber shares are as follows, in Straits our rency:--
Alor Gajaha Ager Panny
$ 4.40
11.23
Glenealys
Kedahe
Kempas
Malaka Pindas Malakoffs
2.45 4.50 8.20 2.85
4.65
4.30:
New Serendahs Sandycrofts Tapabu
4,90 21.30
Plantation Rubber in London is quoted al 2/6. Bar Silver is quoted 30. Sterling T. T. i, 2/7). Singapore T, T. is 1114 Shanghai T. T. is nominal at about 67 and the Bank's buying rate for 3d/s. billa is also nominal at about $71.
BANKS.A fair number of Hongkong aid Shanghais have changed hands at the reduced rate of 2065.
MARINE INSURANCES-Market is very quiet and no transactions are reported. Unions are offering at 3835 and Cantons could probably be got at $335. Yangiszes North are wanted at 8102) at ex. 73. Chinns remain at $140 nominal.
FARE INAURANO-China Fires could be placed at $143. Hongkong Fires have sellers at 8320,
SurrrING Market has again' been very quict. Douglases remain with a nominal
Steamboats
ch he repeated. "Well, there are people on the same tack in France. A clean sweep, that's what we ought to have And I believe it's coming. Yes, there's revolution in the air.
Bombay was in wireless communication "Yes," said the little man on the couch with the Mongolia sotie time before she next to mo-and he said it darkly, with bances are very great at this season of was mined.
As atmospherical distur pompous, prophetic utterance--"'yes, there
is revolution in the air.” M the year no nadue alarm was felt when We were cooling down after
a Turkish subsequent attempts to pick up wireless bath. He had bogun by asking me whe- communication with the vessel failed ther I did not think it was time we made The first news of the disaster came to some changes in England." I inquired Bombay when a supernumerary chief what sort of changes,
What of the ship's bonts, renched the examina on vessel in Bombay before room on Sunday. The captain of the font whose bont had also sailed up, arrived soon after. Two vessels were immediately despatched from the Royal Indian Marine dockyard laden with clothes and medical comforts to Janjivu, on the east, south of Bombay, near which the survivors of the Mongolia bad effected their landing and were waiting to be brought to Bean- bay. The rescuing ships reached Bumbay again about noon on Tuesday with the survivors, It happened that the golia's wireless apparatus was destroyed by the torrific force of the mine explosion, and the ship was therefore unable to make use of her wireless,
The greatest credit is due to the ship's officers, crew and the passengers in get- ting the boats away in twelve minutes, the ship finally sinking in sixtern
This little man was clearly not only an ass but a silly ass, to employ the distinc tion once made famous by a popular play.. But there are others, not altogether asinine, who have been talking in the same strain, The Revolution in Russia no only upset the niental balance of a small but noisy scetion of the Russian people: it had the same effect upon a certain number here. Since I came back to England a few days ago I have heard revolution. whispered and even cried siloud in half dozen different quarters. I have seen it mentioned, as a possibility, in print. What on earth does it all mean?
I did not argue with my Turkish bath noquaintance. He was not worth it. But with a person of mere substance I have tried to threst out this false grain.
*What is there to * revoluté ! against 1" I asked. Not the monarchy, I eup- pose ? ***
Frecisely at 12-28 the officers reported that all passengers were off the ship and at 12-30 the officer, left and at 12-32 the ship sank. There were in all 470 souls on board the vessel and the casualties among the crew, which were mostly con- fined to men in the engine room, are re- ported to be 33, six of whom were Euro-harm." peans,
Thirty mail bags were recovered, and it is hoped to recover uore from the sunken vessel, the masts of which visible above water.
THEN CHUN-HISUAN'S APPEAL
Rre
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he admitted; “ the King does no
No harm!" I said. The Sovereign
is a most useful part of our Constitution. He is lifted above politics. We have far too much politics already; don't you
gree 7!
Yes, he agreed to that.
"What is it you want to abolish, then?
quotation of 385. Indo-Ching Deferred UNITY OF NORTH AND SOUTH | Is it Parliament? What would you put are also nominal at 8101 are uncharged, a small transaction hav- ing been done at 818, which remains the nominal price. Star Ferries have also a nominal quotation of $20.
OILS.No business is reported. Shella could be placed at 190/- cum all. Lang Sats were done at $13 and there are fur ther. buyers. Ural Caspians have a nominal quotation of 82/
REFINERIES. This market shows no alteration. China Sugars remain at 906 nominal and Malabons are in request at
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in its place? A Committee of Soldiers and Workmont Very good. But in a week the soldiers and workmen would be indistinguishable from the old M.Ps. Not many years ago the cry of the reformer was, 'Let us have working men in Parliament. Then all will be well.' With what result 7 We have had them. That they are declared by their fellow working men to be "up good."
"That's so, and it's true," said the revolutionary.
With this unique record, he has at tempted to solve the oldest problem of civilised and semi-civilised mankind. Abraham, Moses and the other Hebrew prophets made the attempt with results which were satisfactory to themselves, and
General Tsen Chun-huan, ux-Com- Mr. Well is probably equally pleased
mander-in-Chief of Kwaugtung and with the results of his own efforts. It is
Kwangsi, has sent telegrams Mr. the problem which faces every man and
Hsiung Hailing, former Prime Minister, who possesses any intelligence.
and Mr. Liang Chi-chiao, who has been named Minister of Finance in General but no one has yet found an answer that
Tuan Chi-jpi's Cabinet, urging onity of action between the leaders in the North satisfies everyone. A few people say quite
and South, He is a prominent lender of frankly that they are unable to offer any
the Kwomintang party. The following But all that you need to get rid of telegrams show his intense patriotism: them is an election," I told him, "The solution, and they call themselves agnos-829,
To Mr. Hsiung Hsi-ling:You had object of revolutions is to alter Constitu- MINES.Nothing to report. Kailans tics. This word, which is often con- are wanted at 34/6, Raube are nominal discovered the plots of restoration before tions. How could we alter ours with ans the traitors Chang Hsun and Kang advantage. It is the freest in the world." fused with atheists, does not mean that at 82.40, as are Tronoha at 25/8.
Docks, WHARVES AND GODOWNB-Hong-we arrived at Peking; and I am glad “Ah,” he said, “but the country isn't they believe there is no God, but that kong and Whampoa Docks were done at that through the military operations of well governed.” they simply do not know whether there is $112 and 41111 and they close with prob- General Tuan Chi-jui the trouble will one or whether there is not. Their atable buyers at the latter rate. Kowloon soon be over. We can now easily trace Wharves came to business at $68 and the disaster to the unconstitutional titude of mind is like that of the Scotch more shares are wanted at the rate. political quarrels: and if after the trouble is over the various tangs should juries who return a verdict of "Not Shanghai Docks are Tls. 90 nominal.
LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.-Lands continue to act unreasonably towards each Proven Many intellectual men have have poincwhat improved their position other, the future prospect of the country taken up this attitude and they have been and close with buyers at t ex. div. of will indeed become most gloomy. All 834. Centrals are un offer at 805.
should learn lesson from the blunders men of blameless character.
Perhaps Hotels are in request at 208 and there of the past. Let us, therefore, turn over Confucius was the earliest agnostic, are buyers of West Points at 869 ex, div, a new leaf, and try to redeem the past
a nominal quota. errors. tion akh althongh Huxley was the first to coin the of 83. Humphrey, haya
COTTON MILLS-This has been the only Wells is not an agnostic, but he has made bright feature in the market. Ewos have advanced to a buying quotation of Tis, 160. some suggestions about God which can-Shanghai Cottons have risen rapidly and are now wanted at Tls, 134. Kung Yiks not be called orthodox. And whether we have improved to Tls. 18.80 and Yang believe, or do not believe, in a future tazepons to Tis. 5.80, both buyers. Mar
ket closes strong. state of existence for minnkind, it is
MISCELLANEOUS.Cements have been the always of interest to see, what are the medium of a fair business at 87. Business views of a virile intellect, like that po6.35. The Comp my has declared an in- is reported in Tramways at $6.40 and seased by Mr. Wella, upon a subject which erim dividend of 9. per cent, payable has occupied so much attention in the on 15th August. Ropes are in request at History of the world. For there has 873 and Watsons at 86. Electrics have been done at $49. Other quotations are nominal at rates quoted.
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word which expressed his own view. Mr.
been more blood spilt and more porsecu- tion over religions differences than over any other subject.
MEMO.--Next Settlement 29th August,
already subscribed to them. Mr. Wells
J
It is high time for all officials of the Government to arouse themselves, and to be more liberal and considerate towards one another. They should use their common-sense and suppress personal or party prejudied. Instead of seeking after the interest of their respective tangy, they should support the policy of the Government.
As soon as they have sacrificed party interests, the unity of the North and the South will be effected be no distinction between the old and the without any difficulty. Then there will new elements, because all vill love their own country and will do their best to further the interests of the country Although the present situation is most critical, it will be easy to make coun- try wealthy and powerful. Otherwise, there will be failure even though ad- ministrative and military powers there will be dissension and quarrele vested in one particular tang, because among the parties within the fany itself. Further quarrela or disturbance will certainly spell disaster to the nation.
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I am still lying in my sick bed, and although I remain by the coast of the sea, I have never ceased to worry about the Future of the country. I hope you will consult with the important person- ages at Tientsin as to the solution of the situation. If we can handle the situation properly at this critical juncture, there will not be any trouble in future."
TELEGRAM TO LIANG - CHI-CHIAD,
Whose fault is that? It is the foult of the People. The revolution we need is in the thinking habits of the manhood and the womanhood of the country. electors want good government they must think before they vote. They must watch their representatives. They must study public policy, as they study their own private businesses. Haven't time," you reply 1 Then the country must continue to badly governed. So for
I could understand a revolutionary movement which aimed at the trial and punishment of the Ministers whose lack of foresight, energy, and decision led us into disasters. That was one object of the Russian Revolution. But in England we are so forgiving and so slack-hearted that we allow these men to be at large and ever to take part in public affairs. We shall never be well governed so long as that indulgence towards criminals pre- vails. A naval officer who hazirda a ship A Prime Minister who hazards the Empire is called is instantly court-martialled. to no account whatever. It is asinine to expect that revolution would improve matters while we refuse to make our sex- vants responsible for their acta,
"Now tell me," I said, "why you want revolution.” But the revolutionary had never a word to say.
WAR NEWS.
KAISER UNDERTAKES TO RESTORE. THE GREEK KING.
A telegram from Berlin to Berne says that the Emperor William has addressed the following message to one of the Greek
diplomatic representatives abroad for transmission to former King Constan
It is generally condudied that Mr. could be responsible for a world in which Wells' book about the war and its effect evil and suffering are so rampant and 50 merciless. Mr. Wells supplies an upon the ordinary nian who is smitten
answer which is not very remote from the by its horror, is one of the best, if not ancient doctrine of Aristotee He be the best, of his efforts. Without relieves that God is a finite Being Who is not responsible for the creation of things ligion," says one of the characters in Mr.
and Who even fights with man against the Britting, "life goes all to pieces." That nature of things. But Mr. Wells mast statement is not absolutely accurate, be attempt to define the character of God, and in doing so, despite all his dis- cause no one could study the lives of,claimers and his attacks on the clergy, let us say, Confucius and Huxley, and he comes very near indeed to describing say that either went "all to pieces." It the God of the New Testament, for it
is a remarkable fact that the Gospels say has been taken by surprise by the restora
To Liang Chi-chiao-The astry will, however, he tone del that religion practically nothing about God the tion plot of the traitors Chang and Kungous outrage committed by our common I have heard with wrath of the infam assists in the maintenance of law and Creator.
Yu-wei. I have no doubt that under the enemies upon you and upon your dynasty. order in modern communities and gives ligious movements of to-day is that a
The astonishing thing about the redirection of General Tuan Chi-jui the I assure you that your deprivation can comfort to millions. The vast majority great deal of criticism of creeds and suppression of the traitors will be effected be only temporary- The mailed fist. of
in B short time. I envy you your Germany. with of the people who pas across the stage formulae comes from those who have opportunity to re-establish the Republic. Almighty God, will restore you to your
aid The first thing in the reorganization throne, of which no man by right can rob of the world experience a desire for re-objects to the doctrine of the Trinity, and work is to remove differences between the you. The armies of Germany and Ger- ligion, although they are by no means the greatest intellectual Churchman. North and the South and new and old mang's allies Will wreak vengeance of enamoured of a particular method of Bishop Gore, tells him that he is not elements, and to bring all parties into the those who have dared so insolently to lay "happy in using the definition of the constitutional path fixed by law. As soon their criminal hands on you. We hope expressing their emotions, such as that, Trinity as expressed by the refinements as the dignity and sacredness of the law to welcome you in Germany at the earliest for example, indulged in by the remark of the so-called Athanasian Creed, for I and Constitution are maintained, there opportunity A thousand cordial great-
decline to bind, or to attempt to bind, will be unity in the country and the ings from able ex-baseball player and ovangelist in
the ordinary Christian believer within foundation of the Republic will become
(Signed) Your WILLIAM, secure. I have still been staying at a America called Billy Sunday. There is,
the four corners of a symbol which has village by the coast of the sea to re- however, a good deal of truth in the very students, but which is not explainable to been anxious about the future of the its value for the very elect, who are close cuperate my health, but I have always
GERMAN CHIEF ON OUR SPORT- sweeping statement of Mr. Wells that one in 10,000 of the ordinary disciples."
⠀⠀ LOVING AIRMEN. “all mankind is seeking God. The war arrived at by so many people. It is that party differences now, there will be That statement leads us to the conclusion tangs vex me. If we do not sacrifice country, the bitter quarrels of various
has revealed an enormous amount of the clergy are experts in theology, and serious calamity in future, good in men and women whose lives most of them, like exports in so many seemed previously hopelessly entangled, or simply. That is the reason for
other subjects, cannot explain the mat
A MODERN UTOPIA. and that despite the hideous waste, suffer the phenomenal success of untrained ing and cruelty that it has caused. Mr. Evangelists like General Booth, and The late Itajah of Barawak was
Billy Sunday. There are many things and enlightened ruler, and his exposition The English," he said, "show in air Wells was always an optimist, and he which, as Bishop Gore says, are not of the ideals which guided him in the ad fights that they are of the Germanic race, sees a regenerated world after the war explainable to one in 10,000 of the ordi- ministration of his once turbulent king for they seek fight, and fight until either
dom That is about the only consolation which which are too complicated to be under writer in a home paper." There isn't those of the enemy, though the new nary discriples.-There are many things rears of Macchiavillian doctrine, says a man aircraft generally are better than embodies a philosophy that is worth they or their opponents are killed. Ger
an optimist can derive from the present standable by one in 10,000 of the he said, ghastly weltor.
ordinary men and women. The discoveries donunions, there is no rod-tape, and not The technical preparedness of the a lawyer in the whole of my English Sopwith triplanes are excellent, simple explanation of the phenomena of have reduced government to a miracle of British interior. While we Germans con- of scicace have all tended towards a more a single official letter is ever written.
French is middling, and that of the Nature, and many of the discoveries were simplicity; simply because I trust my sider every flight as a military act, for made by amateurs. Perhaps Mr. Wells, people and they trust me." He was a and other amateur theologians, will worthy successor of his still more famous the British flying in bat sport, and when evolve a more simple idea of the great uncle, who once said to Queen Victoria, 16 comes to a fight good sport. The mystery which has always puzzled man find it easier to govern 30,000 Malaya German is soldier first. Our German kind. For not, even Mr. Wells has written and Dynks than to manage a dozen of military training cannot be outdone by the bat word on the subject.-Contributed, your Y•jestv’« subjects.”
Britain's three years of waging war. *
When the mission of repentance and hope conducted its campaign for a werk in Hongkong, many local people declared themselves unable to believe that an all-powerful and benevolent divinity #Continued at four of neat column.)
Chief of the German air forces, in au General von Höppner, Commander-in-
interview with a Dutch journalist de- clared that the German airmen have won supremacy over their enemies, although the British and French were superior în wumbers
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