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WORMS.
HOME INTERESTING ARGUMENT AT THE MAGISTRACY.
At the present time worms, roused from eir earthy reveries in the fields, relook- ol upon as a distinct luxury on the tables of certain Chinese houses, and wozu gatherers and hawkers are making a plentiful harvest of money. However, in the course of
CANTON NEWS.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND, 1917.
[BY COURTESY OF THE CHUNG NADI
SAY: PO."
CANTON, September 21st.
REPORTED. COCJABION,
The British Consul has received a re. „port from Messrs. Butterfield and Swire stating that one of their steamships, the Sun King, collided with a Chinese gun- employment the boat off Whampoa The Tuckin has been hawkers of the worms come into confict asked for compensation.
with the bye-lass, and this conflict led to some interesting argument at the long- kang. Magistracy between Mr. Dyer Ball -(the Magistrale) and Mr. E. V. Carpmari,
Head of the Sanitary Department.
The question is whether it is permis. sille under the Ordinances of the Colony to hawk such a food in the street, except | <ertain specified varieties like vegetables, which are prohibited from being sold by itinerants. Cases have been brought before the magistrates and, in the past, convictions have been recorded. But a reversal of this rule has now been wade by Mr. Dyer Ball, what the Police Court yesterday had a case of this naturel before him,
Inspertor Kent charged a man and woman with selling wormy in the street, contrary to Section 78 of the Public Health and Buildings Ordinanie, 1903.
The unse
first before his Worship several days ago, and it was then adjourn ed for evidence to be given on half off The Sanitary authorities.
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THDPOSED LOAN,
The Provincial Treasury, owing to its naucial condition, has decided to ask for another Jaan from merchants in Canton.
ERMANY AND AUSTRIA,
Dr. Sun Yat-sen has requested the Special Parliament to hold a meeting to d'scuss whether the Provisional Govern. at sholl declare war on Germany and Austria,
ARMED ROBBERS.
KNIVES AND PICK-AXES.
The police have received a report of another armed robbery in the Au Tau district.
A Chinese school-boy of Sha Po has reported to the Police, that a mid- night on the 19th inst. a gang of ten robbers entered the vilings. Two of the gang were around withi kuives, and some of the other men, brandished pick-s They forced their way into four houses Mr. E, V. Carpane), Head of the Sani- and stole money, jewellery anh, clothing. bary. Thpartment, in reply to his WorThe gang remained in the village for ́sahip, stuted that he thought it was rather the best part of an hour, and then de
hard for these people to be prosecuted. camped with their loot." They had sold worms in the streets for
any years.
fis Worship--Do you think that these proceedings should be instituted!--Na, J so not think they should.
His Worship-I think it a matter en- tirely for the Sanitary Department to consider lagre, and do not think that they should be prosecuted at all. They have been doing it for years.
Inspector Kent-Yes, and they have been prosecuted for very many years,
The Police-are-vigorously investigating. the affair.
COMPANY REPORT.
THE DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO.,
LTD
The report for presentation to the hareholders at the thirty-fourth ordinary General Meeting, the held on the 29th inst., states
After paying nil Kuning Expenses,
HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE HONGKONG SHARE MARKET.
CONCERT:
PROGRAMME OF MUSIC.
H.E. the Governor has stated his in- tention of being present to-night at the. Hongkong Police Reserve Concert in the Public Gurdens, which will be illuminated for the occasion. The programme of music to be performed is as follows:—-
Overture William Tell,"
Rossibi
BAND OF THE TITH PUNJABIS. Waltz-- Beautiful: Spring,'
Lincke
ORCHESTRA OF THE ILK.P. RESERVE. Baritone Solo When you come home,
W. H. Squire
MR. A. HYDE LAY,
Selection The Girl in the Taxi,"
Hunc
HAND OF THE 4TH PUNJABIR. Suprano Solo- Fallen Roses,"
MRS. C. W. BSWICK,
Messrs. Vernon & Smyth, in their weekly share report dated the 21st Sep- tember, 1917, state-
Since our lust report of 14th instant our local market has shown no improvement and transaction, are few and far between Bar Silver shows a rise of 4 pur oz. on the Venk, Sterling T. T. having advanced only id, hut even this advance has bad the effect of making business more diffi- cult than ever. Shanghai, with the same auaca at work, hus also remained dull and lifeless. Singapure market for Rub- her shares has been strong and many of the best known stocks show an improve- meat, and a fair business has been done, to some extent, in consequence of the favourable rate of exchange
The following are our to-day's wired quotations:-
A. F. Tate
Alor Gajabs
Glenenlys
Entr'acte Spring Dreams,
Spanish Serenade Lan Paloun,"
Ayer Panas
Kedahs Kempas
- 4.40-
12.40
2.60
4.10
9.25
Malaka Pinidas
3.05
Malakofi
4.93 eum. div.
4.80
Douglas-
Sandycroftshe
4.60
Tapahs
23.00
A: King.
Yradier.
ORCHESTRA OF THE HKP. RESERVE Selecting The Bing Boys are here,"
BAND OF THE TATE PUNJABIS, Overture...“ Morning. Noon, and
Night," Suppo.
- ORCHESTRA OF THE H.K.P. RESERVE. Baritone Solo--Selected.
1. C. P. HAY. Selection Les Hingenots,"
Meyerler. ORCHERTUA CY 1 H.K.P. RESERVE Soprano Solo
*** Until,
Sanderson.
MISS CAMILLE CASTRO: Selection-The Belle of New York,"
Kerkor. God Save the King."
FALSE PASSPORTS IN SHANGHAI,
KINDLER'S CONFESSION.
At the Mixed Court Shanghai," on September 13th, before Mr. G. P. Byer, British Asses, and Magistrate Kwan, three Chinese, managers of printing establishments in the Settlement were
charged with forgery in connexion with
New Serendabs
Plantation Rubber in London is quoted 2/9 per 15, Bar Silver is quoted nɩ 341, Sterling TT. is 3/21 Singapore TT. is 1373. Shanghai T. T. is nominal at about 65) and the Bank's buying rate for 3/s bills is. nominal at about 65).
BANKS Hongkong and Shanghais have weakened in gympathy with exchange, and after sales at $555 and $550, they close with sellers at the latter rale.
MARINE INSURANCES-Nothing has been done. Unions are on offer at $770. Can- tons are quoted at $320. North Chinas at Tls. 110 and Yangtazos at $100 with exchange at 73 MA
FILE INSURANCES-Hongkong Fires can be placed at $390 and China Fires at $130.
SHIPPING Nothing has transpired and market closes beminal and unchanged since last week with Indo-China Deferred quoted at 889. Douglas at 381, Steam boats at $174, Star Ferrics at #29. The
Douglas Co. has declared a final divi
These things are sold in the market, and Ducking Charges, Premi of Insurance, the fabrication of False passports used dend and bonus amounting toTMTM $3 per
if they are hunian food should not be sold outside. Inspector Kent added that He had prosecutions last year and' the The thing recurred every
year
Bonus to Caputing and Officers by the Germans for his purpose of retura sbare after placing $82,000 to Reserve
to Cuasnitinging from Chiun to Germany
and writing off for depreciation $77,820. Steamers, Reinumeration
Uus-Shells having partially recover Dr. Max Kindler, an Austrian subject, Committee and Auditers Fees, the atopant at credit of Front and Loss A/c it who is an custody an a charge fed in London, our quotation is advanced to 107/6 nominal. Langkats are quoted at of which an interim conspiracy said about 18 months ago a Mr. Carposuel stated that he had not $359,829.24, out been able to find any papers at the Sani-Dividend of 10 per cent, was paid on 4th gentleman can to him to have his teeth. 14 and Iral Caspians at 34/-, both tary Board on the subject, but Dr. Clarke April last, absorbing $100,000, and, attended to. Witness told him it would
year.
And given permission for the worms to e sold in the market They were sold at fish stalls and not vegetable stalls. They were only collected at the time the padly was rub. Apparently all the to buy them, and he thought Chinese liked it had always been the custom for them to be sold by hawkers all over Hongkong, and also in the market. He had uut heard of prosecutions, though of course hu could not deny that there had been
Afis Worship-Your opinion is that thes, people should not be prosecuted Yes, that is my opinion, an
It was further stated that food in the market was seen by the market overscers, the object being to see that the quality was good. Vegetables were specially per- mitted to be sold outside.
Mr. Carpmael mentioned that the hawkers of enckles and mussels at Home were not prosecated, but Inspector Kent pointed out that there were no market Amits at Home in the sense that there were
F
ject to the approval of Shareholders, it is proposed to appropriate the Balance remaining, as follows:-.. To pay a Fiual Divident of v
per cent. (81 per share). To pay a Bons of 8 per cent.
($4 per share)
To Write off from the value of the Company's Steamers and Properties To Place to Reserve Fund “
cost a lot to have them put right and the patient urged for the work to be dose quickly as he had to leave Shanghai sodn. The patient was a German who said hẹ 20,000.00
had just escaped from Siberia and was 90,000.00 returning to the front, Witness told him he could not see how he could get away 77,820.24 as shipping others were being very care 62,000.00 ful and not taking Germans. He replied $250,829,24
The Steamers and other Properties of the Company have been maintained in good order.
nonridal:
REPINERIES-Market is quito neglected and prices are unaltered, with China Sugars 80% dominal and Malabons offer- ing at $28.
MINING Raubs can be had at $240. Tronchs Kailans are wanted at 40/-. remain al 287 nominal.
DOCKS, WHARVES, AND GODOWNS.---The market for Hongkong and Whampo Docks has bad more life in it than any other and sales have been made at 8112 and $113. At the close there are buyers At 8113. Kowloon Wharves have been quiet and shares can be bad at $72). Shanghai Docks show no change and are quoted Tis. 75 nominal.
There are ways of getting away" and produced a Russian passport. Wilness During the year coast wise freights and examined it carefully and noticed in charters were very satisfactors, and but
certain places the passport had been for the requisitioning by the Government washed with acids. Witness said, " I of two of the steamers during the Insia surprised to see you should have three months the results would have been taken so much trouble over the passport much better,
because everyone can see it is fabricated."
LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS. Subsequently witness had an interview Beyond small sales of Humphreys at 80 with the Chancellor of the German Con-nothing has been done. West Points are sulate who stated that winners' patient in request ab $78- Hotels are offering. was an important man and asked witness' at 4. Centrale at $90 and Lands at opinion as to the best way to get him 688 are both nominal. home. During this interview Mr. Shaller COTTON MILLS-Market has been dull of the German- Intelligence Department and depressed and no sales are reported. came into the room. He asked witness if Evos ary on offer at Tls, 160. Knog Yiks he could get same neutral passports and at Ths. 14, Shanghai Cottons at Th1⁄2, 191 witness replied why don't you do it and Yangtzepoos at Tis. 4.95 are all yourself and Shaller answered We nominal.
CONSULTING COMMITTER. Hon. Mr. David Lendale resignul on leaving the Colony, his place being taken by Hon. Mr. C. E. Anton. The Com mittee now consists of Hon. Mr. C. E. Anton, Mr. A. O, Laug and Hon. Mr. R. G. Shewan who retire but offer the
His Worship again thought that it was selves for re-election. entirely a matter for the Sanitary De
partiugut. They were the guardians of
bis opinion that the people should not be
are officials and are not allowed to, do such things."
Shaller replied that everyone was doing
MISCELLANEOUS.-Cements have come to business at the reduced rate of 302, China Providents were done at $71, and
that sort of thing under the Public Health LAND FOR SOLDIER SETTLERS Ordinance. When the H.S.D. gave it as Lord Sydenham, Chairman of the his hit and he did not set why hindler this comprises all the business reported prosecuted, then he thought that he ought Empire Land Settlement Committee also should not show he was doing some in this section. China Lights are offer Royal Colonial Institute, writes to nothing. There were other men in Shang- giving particulars of action in the al doing more than witness was doing.ing at $43, Ropes at $261, Feak Tram- kind and he was told that if he did not Tramways could be had at $5.00. Other Witness refused to do anything of the ways at $8.90, Union Waterboats at $13. do it, things would be awkward for a The Canadian House of Commons has
and a word to the German Club would shares are nominal at rates mentioned in passed a Bill granting 100 acres of land lead to a boycote. Witness realized zant
our list and a loan of 2500 to soldiers or sailor it was better to be on good terms with of the Canadian, British, and Allied these people and under force majeure
To discharge them.
Inspector Kent again pointed out that Section 78. of the Ordinance stated that no food was to be sold in the streets, except those kinds of food that were specially excepted under the Ordinance Those sort of worms were sold in the warket for food and, therefore, there was
Dominions to provide opportunities for
soldier settlers.
no right for them to be sold in the streets. forces. In Australia, the Queensland be obtained a passport. He then related
His Worship intimated that he would Ucharge
the defendants, saying that the H.S.I
D. was the real judge of what should I done in such mattere,
Inspector Kent thought that the police were perfectly justified in bringing such
case, because of Section 78.
Parliament has passed an Act, giving what steps were taken to have 100 copies total privileges to soldiers of the Comprinted.
monwealth, Great Britain, and the Allies, The tearing was adjourned. Upon its.
Meno Next Settlement day 27th Sep- tember.
"In a Canadian camp somewhere in Eng-
In New Zealand, 357 returned soldiers being resumed the following day there and a second, George Washington bas have already been settled and advances of were startling developments, Mr. Fargen money have been made to 903 for the pur-Eitzen, the Norwegian Consul General been found. He, in company with several The defendants were discharged on this chase of stork and the erection of fences, intervened and demanded that the case others, had been granted four days leave,
should be stopped. He refused to give summons, but Inspector Kent then pro etc. Such advances are limited te £500 i evidence for the proscention and requested and, as usual, wired for extension. But seeded against them. For hawking without each case Plans have been made, too that the Norwegian passport, which but no hackneyed excuse was his. In fact, Keences.
Both admitted that they had for providing fruit and poultry farms been forged, together with the forgeries it was so original that it has been framed xm licence and each were fired $2.
near railways, und farms for seriously should be handed over to him, A. curious circumstance in connection wounded pensioners, the Government with the matter is that simultaneously undertaking the tuition of such settlers protest the hearing was continued and the battalion orderly room.
In spite of the Norwegian Consul's and now hangs in a prominent spot in with the hearing of the above case Mr through their Agricultural Department in the course of further examination JR. Wood, in the adjoining court, was
Lord Sydenham urges that in Great Kindler, asked if he gave the gam, away follow --- engaged in hearing a case brought by Britain a far wider application of for the sake of truth and honour, re- Sanitary Inspector Roylance against a hawker for hawking words in n prohibit the Small Holding Colonies Act is urgent-plied. No, I gave it away because I ed area, namely, in the streets. Inspector ly necessary. The intelligent and prac. found the police knew more about it than Roylance stated that these worms wero tical interest of the people of the United I did and I thought it was the best
ausing him a great deal of trouble. He Kingdom should be aroused on behalf of thing to do."
The case was proceeding when the ad confiscated no less than 30 basketsful one of the greatest of our national
latest advices came from Shanghai His Worship imposed a fine of $10. problems.
It ran us
Nobody dead, nobody ill still going strong, having a good time, and got plenty
of money. Please grant extension.”
And be get it!
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