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THEFT OF TWO CHISELS:
A Chinese was charged with stealing two chisels from Shamsuipo,
Defendant stated that he took the
A conference for the purpose of lis cussing certain matters in connection with the position of English congregar tions in China was held at Shanghai on April 6th and 8th. Sir Havilland de to fourteen days hard labour,
Mr. B. Wood sentenced defendant Sausmarez presided, and amongst those prosent wore the Bishop of Victoria and the Rev. William E. Hipwell, Canton.
OSTAINING MONEY BY FALSE PRETENCES.
PEKING NOTES.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT
PERING, April 4th. POLITICAL
Whether or not a peace settlement may
chisels for his own use; he did not steal be actually brought nearer by the success them.
of the Government forces in capturing Changsha, it is undoubted that a greater feeling of tranquillity prevails in the North. This is reflected in several ways. The confidence which is felt in the new Bishop Molony said the chief subject An office boy of the Hongkong And Tuan Chi-jui is revealed in the rise in administration under the guidance of for their discussion was the position, of Shanghai Bank was charged with obtain the value of the notes of the two Govern- the English congregations in China, Ining 2100 by false pretences from the ment banks, which now stand at 66-ben this connection there were three facts compradore's staff of the Bank. which presented themselves to his mind. It was stated that the defendant pre-the recapture of Yochow. The new points higher than they were just belove The first was the fact of the existence of sented chity, purporting to bear the Cabinet is not regarded as anything more English congregations
regations in China and signature of Mr. Ho Wing, to the ac than a temporary arrangement, pending Hongkong. Those congregations were countant of the department. going to remain and develop into import-been carried on systematically for some and South; so that, when this consumma This had the hoped-for compromise between North unt factors in the church life of Ching time
tion, so devoutly to be wished, is attain- The second fact was that there was an Defendant pleaded guilty, and was ed, representatives of the South may be organized Church of China, an organi sentenced to four months bard labour given several portfolios. zation which had been brought to a coa.
ILLICIT OPIÙN siderable state of efficiency, having a general aynod representing eleven well-
An old Chinese man pleaded guilty to
THE NORTHERN--FRONTIER.
A watchful policy is being continued with regard to affairs on the Northern frontier. Heinforcements are being sent to
various
points in Manchuria
The action of the Chinese in affording shelter at Heiho to Japanese refugees, from all Chinese matters were as well handled Blagovestchensk is highly creditable. If there could be no complaints on the score of lack of efficiency or promptness of
decision..
CHINESE AND THE WAR IN EUROPE.
Premier Tunn is still working for
be raised will be trained in Mongolia. Chinese armed intervention in France. It is reported that the two divisions to
Negotiations with Japanese have been opened for a loan of twenty million dollars for this war participation effort. PLAGUE.
It is satisfactory to learn that sho epidemie of pneumonic plage is practi
cally at an end. No reports have been received from several days from the plague area, and it is reasonable to
formed dioceses. That general synod being in unlawful possession of ten ness is recognised in the North and resumed since no further death have
was enacting canona and building up at ench meeting more perfectly its organi- zation as a permanent church, belonging to the country and yet remaining a orthodox and loyal branch of the Anglican Communion, which is scattered throughout the world. The Chung Hua Sheng Kung Hui had to be taken as tact, and a permanent faut, The third Fact for their consideration was that the English congregations had no organized connection with the Chung Hua Sheng
Kang Hui, the church of the conntry
There were three congregations with
out
pounds of opium,
A Revenue Officer stated that whilst on duty at Connaught Road Central he saw defendant going to the Sun Yik Wharf, carrying B. box. In structed compartment, fitted round the box, the opium was discovered.
specially com-
Defendant said he was a coolie and bad been engaged by a stranger to carry the box to the steamer. He pleaded ignor whce of the contents of the box.
Mr. J. R. Wood fined defendant $300, with the alternative of three months hard labour,
any real principle of cohesion amongst them. TANZEN CHINESE DIOCESAN BISHOPS. M
There was also the additional thet for their consideration that the bisitons which held these bodies together all expected
A Chinese youth pleaded guilty to and carnestly desired and were doing all being in unlawful possession of twenty they could to further the time when the thels of opium, and also with attempting would be able to stand aside and see, coming into their places, Chinese to be to export nine taels of Government come the diocesan bishops of the Chung Hua Sheng Kung Hui. Tho frst step spium. towards that consummation was probably Bergeuit Fallon stated that he found going to be taken almost immediately in the consecration of a Chinese bishop He would be an assistant bishop, but the step from an assistant bishop to a dio Geala bishop was soulf, and the fact of
the opium concealed round defendant's waist,
Mr. J. R., Wood fined defendant $2,000, the consecration, if it took place, would with the alternative of nine months
AFTER-WAR OPPORTUNITIES.
Dr. Addison, Minister of Reconstrue tion, speaking it Leeds, said the Ministry wanted in each industry a complete
the
Chihli and relieve the Government of one serious worry.
Lear wI FORGET.".
Much reliance is being placed upon Liang Shih-yi, perhaps the brainlest assume that the once infected towns and public man in China to day. His astute-villages are now clear, while traffic on the Tientsin-Pukow railway has been feared in the South. While residing in been reported from Nanking, which is the uth during the long interval between his timely departure on
now presumed to be clear. In a week or failure of the monarchical movement
sn the medical men may be able to issue. a clean bill of health for Shansi and attempted by Yuan Shih-kai and his recent pardon, he got into touch with the Southern leaders. To the knowledge thus gained he has since added by coming to Tientsin and Peking and ascertaining being pointed, but apparently the section The wall of the British Legation is the views of the Peiyang party. It is pitted with Boxer bullets and bearing felt that if any man cau bring the cou the significant reminder Lest we for- Rieting parties together it is Liang. At get is not to come under the scope any rate, he thoroughly understands the of this renovation. It is to be regretted situation, and that should prove of some that the inscription is to be allowed to value in in inducing the leaders on both remain. There is now no need why this sides to open pourparlers. in favour of peace acgotiations being with the Entente in declaring war reproach to China should be perpetuated, While there is a pronounced opinion especially since China has joined forces opened at once, the Government being against Germany. Of course, it might military successes, thero is also a strong permit the Ketteler Monument to remain advised to rest satisfied with its recent be asked why the Chinese authorities party in favour of further military action on the part of the Government so as to impress the Southerners with the hopelessness of the cause they have espoused. At the moment it is not very clear which opinion will prevail, though
the reported instruction to the com manders of the Government forces to clear the Southerners from the neigh hourhood of Changsha may be taken as compromise between the two lows Tean Chi-jui has no delusions on the
failed
in the Hatemen with its shameful record in several languages? If they are. 50.
sensitive, why have they not removed this. disgrace? True, the pillar is very pretty. and has become a landmark, but the fact
that the Chinese have not yet begun. to hate the Hun.
further emphasize the autonomy and in dependence of the Chinese Church. When hard labour. the Church of China had taken upon itself the functions of an independen part of the Anglican Communion it would then be, theoretically at least, ne
Dissatisfaction having been expressed much an independent church as the
regarding the limited issue of the 7th Churches of Ireland, Scotland, Canada und America. The Chung Hun Sheng
assisting the Bank of China and the Bank year domestic loan for the purpose of Kang Hui was rapidly approaching the
of Communications, suggestions are now time when it would take up such a position. In these circumstances it was employers association, a competo subject; he stands for & definite military being made by the former Minister of ncorssary for them to think out some employees' association, and for certain plan whereby they would be able to purposes a joint body of the two. They policy. He presses for a military deei Pinauce for another loan over n longer secure cohesion among the bodies that wanted to obtain advice, from one group sien before peace is offered. Those who terme, one of the conditions being that were already in existence. They had to only, and not, to have a babel of voices
purchasers of the former must take up a make up their minds whether the Engg advics. Restriction and limita realise that compromise has lish congregations were going to seek to were to escape national bankruptcy China undoubtedly sympathise with his scheme has not yet been approved.
of output must be removed if we hitherto to produce a lasting peace in certain proportion of the latter. The have their central Church life in tac Trade, bad become extinct or were becom views. The recapture of Changsha and Chung Hun Sheng Kong Hui, or, as they ing extinct, and they were taking steps
Much interest is aroused in the pro had been up to the present, still in the to restore then after the war. A wealth the practical recovery of Hupch still sence of Baron Sakatani with his suite of Church of England. That was the ques of suggestions and inventions never yet leaves the Eouth with Hunan and Sze. some ten Japanese. He is understood to tion they had to decide and it was explored was available. Industries never a dincult one. He thought it likely that exploited were coming after the war, and chuan, which they have added to their be visiting Peking as Financial Adviser it would be decided by the English con- they should be ready with plans for these confederation,, and gregations remaining
of the Frades, to that demobilised men might the Government, if it is to he maintained, that his visit is not unconnected with the the prestige of to his own Government, but it is believed Church of England,
start them. SCHESE WANTED FOR LANEATH occting information regarding after dainands the return of every province to taking over of the Land Tact us wearity
The Ministry had been If that were their decision it wou'd requirements, and in some case, that the allegiance of Peking then be necessary to establish some link formation showed prodigious oppor
for loans to be made by the Japanese the congregations of the Churchesed organisations, and now China.
could now allow that there these organisations to which he had should be two churches in China gradu-seterred. Industrial good will was vital ally drifting apart, in watertight con- in the future. partments and mutually
Ally exclusive. There ought to be a connection in the general synod between these bodies, and however the English congregations organized themselves, they ought to seek some libr which should keep them in touch with
central organization
between the foreign congregations and unitics. The Ministry was substand Government will not consent to the Chin
It may be taken for granted that the Government on favourable terms
re-convocation of the old Parliament, which flatters itself that it is still func- tioning in Canton under Kwomingtaos Dean Walker then suggested come election of Parliament under the new law auspices. The North will insist upon the amendments to the preamble, and answer- ing the Rev. LB. Ridgely, pointed out and governed by the new Constitution. that the English congregations would This election should take place in June, first have to find out where exactly they and the Parliament should assemble in stood bfore inviting the American con
slegations to join with them. It was August. Concessions may be given the house in order before asking for the necessary that they first got their own South in respect of the greater autonomy operation of the American gn of the provinces, but this is not likely
congrega
He was anxious that they should come to some sort of decision in the matter in order that whatever scheme should be evolved they should have it ready to be submitted to the next Lambeth Confer ence, which should have been hold thit year, but which had now
been
postponed until some convenient date after the Bishop Molony briefly replied to the to be done in a manner conclusion of the war. This conference
points raised and acceptod geraly the weaken the authority of the Central Which will was only held once in ten years, and indents suggested by Dean Walker. Government. Whatever happens, the mater brought forward s; the Arst the discusmen se pointed out the sible one. It may not always consider was necessary that they should have the M GOING TOO FAST
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Tuan Chi-jui Cabinet will be a respon opportunity for if not they would have mainly dealt with the position of the itself responsible to Parliament, but it to wait a very considerable time prelates and the matter of coolesiastical
The speaker proposed
that the scheme which he had
prepared be considered in a genital On the
of Dean Walker, was du
bo deal first with the pr amble to the schome, upon which the Dean seconded the motion,
PRINCIPLE OF
LOCALITY
that
Bishop Price said his own opinion was the principle locality was higher manifestation of auity than that
of nationality. The tendency of Bishon Molony's proposal was the establishment of an English primacy for Englishmen everywhere the world over.
that
the organization when created. The and to control public affairs better than Jurisdiction which they would have over will be in a position to exercise authority organization was not yet crented, and has been done since the passing of Yuan before the question of ecclesiastical Bhik-kai. when it was it would be many years
jurisdiction would become one of great THE INTERNMENT OF ENEMY ALIENS moment. He submitted that the question
wae of most moment which members of the Entente have been of the organization of the congregations
The internment of enemy aliens, for
The
then
adopted
mondad, and the conference adjourned pressing for some time, seems to be
preamble was in order that the lay members and their nearer realisation. There have been a chaplains should have an opportunity number of Cabinet discassions on the of considering the two chees which
that they were looking a long way ahead of their deliberations a scheme was drawn in favour of action has been created. As wero before the meeting. As the result subject, and it is said that an opinion when they talked about Chinese
for the
bishops, but he referred to the Hopo
Fap
conference.co
consideration of the whole
of Bishop Cecil of Japan to retire in The Chairman, in renoit seems unlikely that shipping will be
reporting the trans available to transport Germans and
to
HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE. ORDERS ISSUED BY ME J. O. JENKIN, OBE. EQUIPMENT PARADES.
All tanks will attend at Headquarters
Office as defailed below. Men on daty on the dates allocated to their Bections will attend at such subse- qucut dates as are specified in theen Orders.
Uniforma, caps with covers to be worn.
Rifles, ammunition, truncheons, whist les, chains, armlets and belts to be produced for inspection by those in possession of same.
The
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Tuesday, 16ta Inst...
Nox. 1 and 2 Sections.
Wednesday, 17th inst
Nos 3 and 4 Sections. Nus, 6 and 6 Sections Friday, 19th inst. :- Thursday, 16th inst. ---
Nos. 7 and 8 Sectious,
By Order, TTF. Hovan, AS.P. (B) and Adjutant Hongkong, 15th April, 1918.
their chaplains said that the debate Austrians to Australia-a course which were marked by practical unanimity, the Allies advocated they may be VICTIMS OF which was certainly satisfactory from the interned in camps in localities where point of view of the congregations which
The scheme was
FRIGHTFULNESS.
order that a Japanese might be elected actions of the meeting of the diocesan bishop and that he might become his mufragen or asuslant That was great, lead, and be thought there might be in that the solution for which they sought the appointment by the Chine bichons
of assistanta to care for the were to work together in the future they will be prevented from communicat the House of Commons on Rebrn- English
after congregationTION
some ing with the outside world The Chon
with th The AMERICANS' POSITION.
It wea Rev. L. B. Ridgely, of Hankow, be laid before the General Synod of the suggested as a suitable area The main decided that the scheme should an Islands in Chekiang have been asked whether it would not be possible to Chang Hoa Sheng Kung Huel, and paint, however, is that include American charduten in this subcommittee to receive the Synod's reply have been induced to consider the action scheme..
is that the Government and to carry out the instructions em- bodied in the scheme was appointed.
(Continued as foot of next Column)
amendment
to be taken.
mea
ary 5th Mr. Bonar Law, in reply to Colonel Sanders, said that in round
done to death by German U-boats and figures 14,120 British non-combatant
women, and children, had been
non-combatants who had lost their liven aircraft. As to the number of German as the result of British action no oficial reports were published by the Germans,