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PERING, October 18th,
HONGKONG MAGISTRACY.
THEFT OF IRON.
HONGKONG DEFENCE CORPS.
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS BY MAJOR EA
An old, Chinese man, was charged with ORDAN, ADMINISTRATIVE COMMANDANT.
STRENGTH.
Wednesday, 30th Oot. :-
1
4.30 p.m. No. 5. Platoon, Nos. 3, and Sections, at King's Park Range Annual Muskotry Course, Part 2, Practices 5, 6, 7 and 1
Dres drill order with pouches.
Chien "Nun-haun, finister, of the healing two bars of iron, valued at $1 No 904 Pte. R. F. Bruyn was enrolled Thursday, 31st Oct.
the property of the E. Hing Hardware Arm.
• Defendant was arrested when taking the iron out of the warehouse. At the Police Station he stated that another man gave
terior, has entered upon his concurrent post of Premier. No other changes in the Cabinet have actually taken pince far, though Chow Tru-chi is scheduled for the Ministry of Finance, Wang Tahsich (former Minister to London) for Foreign Affairs, Chu Chi-chieh (former Minister | weeks' hard labour.. of the Interior) for the Ministry of Com- munications, and General Tien Chung-
yu (Tuchun" of Chahar) for the Ministry
him the iron.
Mr. Wood sentenced defendant to six
BASE INGRATITUDE.
A Chinese woman pleaded guilty to
of War. With the exception of the inst-stealing a quantity of clothing and jewel- named, the gentlemen mentioned would lery, valued at 811, from another Chinese be fairly acceptable.
THE GOLD CURRENCY BUREAU.
at West Point.
Inspector Macdonald'stated that the complainant met defendant in the street, and, having compassion on her owing to her destitute state, took her into her house and treated her kindly, she got the woman some employment, but, two days later the woman disappeared with the articles.. Mr. J. R. Wood sentenced defendant to three months' hard labour.
ALLEGED SNATCHING ON THE
'RACE COURSE.
A Chinese was charged with attempting to snatch a nickel watch and chain from an Indian watchman on the Race Course while the Gymkhana was in progress on
The Gold currency scheme, promulgated two months ago, has not been allowed to lapse. Last week mandates were issued appointing Tao Ju-lin director-general of the Gold Currency Bureau, and. Ly Chung-yu as governor of the same day or
two later appeared the announce-. ment that they had assumed the duties of their new positions, which implied among other things that the interrupted negotiations for the eighty million yen loan to finance the proposed gold note Apparently, issue had been resumed. sauction for the operation of the scheme in its various details had been obtained from the Cabinet on the understanding that the interested Powers did not object to it. Buch however, is not the case. Legations and the bankers do certainly object to the introduction of a new eur rency without being consulted, ns provid- ed by previous agreements and under-day, standings. Whether the Chinese will pro- ceed with the scheme, in view of the dis pleasure of the Allies, remains to be seen. In ordinary circumstances they would not, but with an irresponsible person in charge like Tsao Julia anything my happen.
THE SILVER EMBARGO,
--
The
As reported last week, the Allied Miris ters, with the exception of the Japanese, expressed approval of China's applica- tion to place an embargo upon the ex- port of silver. The Japanese submitted conditions which were forwarded to the foreign bankers in Shanghai for consid-a eration. The views of the foreign banks have been transmitted, but have not yet been made public.
THE VICE-PRESIDENT,
"Our Day."
Complainant stated that while he was listening to the band, defendant came up and was just in the act of extracting hig watch and chain when another Indian watchman arrested him.
Mr. Wolfo remanded the case till to defendant stating that he bad wit nesses to call.
MAGISTRATE'S WARNING TO A
PORTUGUESE.
WAS
Mr. Luit Lopes, foreman of the Sani- with ebarged tary Department, ussaulting a Chinese at M. Y. San'a re- freshment rooms in Queen's Road Weat
Mr. J. H. Gardiner prosecuted It was stated that the
parties seated at adjoining tables. Defendant put his hat on complainant's table, and the latter thereupon placed it on a chair. This the defendant resented, a quarrel ensued, and complainant was assaulted.
were
Defendant stated that complainant com- menced the assault.
Mr. Wood remarked that a similar case of assault committed by a Portuguese on Chinese had been before the Court a few days ago. That sort of thing must be put a stop to. The next time such a case came before him he would send the offender to goal if he were convicted. He fined defendant $10.
J.
WAS THE WHISKY ADULTERATED?
H. Honda, a Japanese shop-keeper, of 31 and 32, Praya East, was summoned for selling adulterated whisky."
Inspector Terrett stated that he visited defendant's shop on October 9th and monghy He informed the defendant that
bottle of "Pirate
brand whisky. be intended to have the whisky analysed, for which purpose he divided it into three bottles. He sent one sample to the Government analyst, retained one for hin self, and gave the third to the defendant. be analysis showed it. to he 37. below proof.
on 17th Oct., 1918, and posted to "D tha.
ATTACHED,
Reference Corps Orders No.-3 dated 11th Oct. 1918, the attachment of Pte. H. B. Bridger to the Engineer Co is cancelled.
TRANSIEL
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No. 363 Pte. R L Bridger, "A Co., and No. 613 Pte. A. Stevenson, "B" -Co., are transferred to the Artillery
Co, dated Bird Oct, 1919. 386 Pte. H .B. Bridger, "B" Co.. ia transferred to. "D" Co., dated 23rd Oct., 1918.
No.
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No. 168 Spr. G. Haigh, Engineer Co., is granted leave for the duration of the war, from 22nd Oct, 1018. Corpl. H. S. Setna, "A" Co., is granted
.G`months" leave, on business, to date
from day of departure. Corp. AA Bolton and Pto R. Hen- derson, M.G. Co., are granted 3 months leave each, on business, from 2nd Oct, 1016.
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W. C. Boad, Arty. Co, is granted
12 months' extension of leave from 22nd Oct., 1918,
Pte. H. A Baxter, Sig. Section, ia grant
ed 6 months' leave, on medical certifiente frein 28th Oct.. 1918.
ORDERS FOR ARTILLERY COMPANY BY CAPTAIN J. H. W. ARMSTRONG, V.D. PARADES AT BELCHER'S MATTERY. Monday, 29th Oct am
6.15 p.m. Left.Half Co. Full drill. Tuesday, 99th Oct, 200°
7.30 a.m. Right Half Co. New Lavers Friday, 1st Nov. Class only.
1-
7.30 am. Right Half Co. Full drill. 6.10 p.m. Left Half Co.. New Layers
Class only.. ORDERS FOR ENGINEER COMPANY BY CAPTAIN
W. CssELL 25th Oct. to 1st Nov, 1918-
D. E L duties-Parades as per
rosters posted at Headquarters. Engine Drivers, at 5.30 p.m. Elec- tricians at .45 p.m. Oncers next for duty.-Belchers,
Lt. Hall; Lyeemun, Capt. James; Stonecutters, Lieut. Stevenson, instruction for higher ratings and N.C.O and men of the Infantry Battalion attached for duty.-Class 1, at Belchers at 8.30 p.m. on Mon-
4.30 p. No. 7 Platoon (except N.CO% and man who wish to fire at Quarry Bay) at King's Park Range Annual Musketry Course, Part, Fruétices and Dress, drill order with pouches. Friday, 1st Nov, 2-
480 p.m. No. 6 Platoon, Nos. 7 and 9 Sections, at King's Park Range. Annual Musicstry Course, Part 1. Practices and Dress drill order with pouches.
MACHINE-GUN, COMPANY.
Monday, 29th c
5.10 p. Nos, 1 and 2 Gun teams at Kowloon Docks, Hongkong resid- ents proceed by, launch from Blako Pier at 3.30 p.m.
Tuesday, 29th Oct.:-
7.10 m, No 3 Gun team at Head-
quarters.
Thursday, 31st Oct. 2—
5.10 p.m. Noà '4 and 5 Gun trama at Headquarters. Dress for all parades, drill order.
MOUNTED BECTION.
Monday, 29th Oct. :-
5.30 p.m. At Jockey Club Stables.
Dress, drill order.
Thursday, 31st Oct.:-
5.30 p.m. At Jockey Club Stablos. Dress, drill order without rifles.
SIGNALLING SECTION.
Tuesday, 29th Oct. :-
4.30 p.m. At King's Park Range, Annual Musketry Course, Part 1, Fractices 3 and 4.
order with pouches.
"D" COMPANY.
Monday, 8th Oct. :-
Dress, drill
1.30 p.m. Nos. 1 and 2 Sections on . Murray Parade Ground. Squad
drill. Dress, drill order.
Friday, 1st Nov.;
30 p.m. Nos. 3 and 4 Sections on Murray Farade Ground. Squad
drill, Dress, drill order.
EICRUITS
Monday, 28th Oct., and Friday, 1st
Nor
5.30 p.m. Recruits of all units except
30 p.m. "D" Ca., on Murray Parade Ground, under Sergs. Oxberry (Monday) and Edmonds (Friday). Dress. drill order,
OLDERS FOR CADE: COMPANY RY END-LIEUT. J. 2. W. BEARIŃ PARADES.
Sunday, 27th Oct.
days and Thursdays for all who have not passed the "Proficient "* rate (1) examination. Class 2, at Belchers at 6.30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays for all N.C.Os. and men of higher ratings, under Staff- Sergeants Ovendene and Pärsons, R.E., and Bergt. Day, H.K.D.C.Wednesday, 30th Oct - Class 3 at Lyeemun at 6.30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays, under Q.M.S. White, and Staff-Bergt Barclay, RE
10.30 am. Church Parade. Fall in Monday, 8th Oct. :-
at the Star Ferry, Hongkong side.
3.15 p.m. Nos. 1 and 2 Sections at
Headquarters.
Detail of Belchers Reliefs for Nov., 1918, is posted at Headquarters for information of all concerned. September PayThose who have not
drawn their pay and expenses for September, will do so on Monday 28th or Tuesday 29th instant at the H.K.D.C. Engineer Co. Office, Headquarters between the hours of 11 am, and 12 noon. Pay... oot drawn on theso daten will be return- ed to the Treasury. -
ORDERS FOR INFANTRY BATTALION BY MAYOR
HA. MORGAN.'"
ANNUAL, MUSKETRY COUESE.
Peak Range
5.15 p. Band at Headquarters.
6.15 p.m. Nos. 3 and 4 Sections at
Yaumati Football Ground. 3.15 p.m. Band at Headquarters.
G. E. STEWART, Capt.,
Adjutant, H.K.D.C. Hongkong, 25th October, 1918.
NOTICE, A-Hockey meeting will be held at Head-
quarters on Monday, 28th October at 6 p.m. All members of the Corps who wish to play are parti- cularly requested to attend.
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THE BARTON MYSTERY,
This novel and absorbing
spoof" drama by Walter Hackett is a murder mystery introducing a "psychic clue-
The Magistrate remarked that the re- gulations. concerning the sale of liquor stated that "spirits shall not be consider The following will attend on the dates tracer and other amusing people. A play
Today, the third attempt by Parliament to elect a vice-President failed owing to the abstention of members, who take the view that to elect Tsao Kun, the only nominee, would be to frustrate a settle ment with the South. However, a nice
Liang Shil Tittle comedy was enacted. yi, the Speakery of the Senate, presided over the combined gathering of Senators and M.Ps, in a very happy manner, did not seem to be distressed that men bers of the party to which be belongs. should have considered it necessary to proceed to Tientsin to assist in the forma
ed adulterated if mixed with water, un- tion of a society for the promotion of less it is 25 degrees below proof."
When a
Inspector Terrett replied that when ha er drew attention purchased whisky he expected to get the at about 11 o'clock to the fact that they proper strength of whisky. had waited for an hour and there was still no quorum, the accommodating ehairman suggested they might wait half sa-hour longer. This was done, and then the session was closed and members separat ed, very decorously. Liang Shih-yi and his colleagues are playing for time and no one will gainsay the wisdom of the policy, excepting, of course, the Anfa perty, for it is obvious that to elect Tino Kun would make it difficult to compro mise with Canton.
peace.
PACIFYING THE "COREESPONDENTS.
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tion he had to decide was the sale of The Magistrate stated that the ques adulterated spirits. He thought it better to send the third sample, in the posses
in of the defendant, for analysis.
The case was consequently adjourned for a fortnght.
DANGEROUS BLASTING
OPERATIONS.
A Chinese was charged with carrying on blasting operations without taking dus precaution to safe-guard the lives of the public,
He was also charged with blast- ing after dark
Bergeant Cockle stated that the Wan- that Folice received a complaint from Mr. Warren, residing at the foot of Caro- The President has learned, apparently line Hill, that as the result of blasting of the resentment of the foreign corres operations on Caroline Hill a large Boulder weighing several tona, rolled pondents in having been excluded froto down the hillside and into Wongneicheong the presidential inauguration and has rillage. Fortunately, no one was injured. expressed the wish that apologies Be The spot where the rock ultimately stop
ped was about 100
away from the tendered to them. They will probably be nearest house.
examined the invited to a ten party at which some one place and found that several trees had x be instructed to: pacify them been broken
colliding
furnished this week by the Waichizopu of black blasting powder on the
rock giving copies of telegrams of congratula There was a small bamboo fente, round tions from the Presidenta of the United the scene of the blasting operations, but States of America, from México, and from that was not of suficient strength to pre- Brazil to one paper only.
yent the boulder from rolling down the hill PERSONAL A
Mr. Warren sta
stated that he Dr. Reinsch, the American Minister, fendant to dig a large hole round the returned to Peking on Saturday afternoon place where blasting was being carried "after hurried visit to Washington.on, aa then the pieces of detached rock Mr. Macmurray, who has been charge would roll into the hole. The bamboo d'affaires, will return to Tokyo!“. * paling was utterly useless. His house Legret has been expressed hers at the way anaken to its very foundations. Had death of Mrs. Wellington Koo, the wife adyone been passing along the road at of the Chinese Minister to the United the time afstal sccident would have States. It is reported that Mr. Koo is occurred. No gong was sounded, and be anxious to return home for short holi thought it was an earthquake shock. Washington
Another cause for irritation has been with broken owing to the rock
also noticed a quantity
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Wallaby, Baboons, Monkeys, Dogs, etc.
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would, resist any boulder. The soil was very soft, and the boulder crushed Mr. Wolfe Thank your lucky star that
was killed, for if anyone had been killed you would have been charged with manslaughter and sentenced at least to five years, Chard labour. 4. On the first- charge you are fined $10; on the around,
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Part 2, Practices 8. and . 6.30 am. Leo. Corp. &O. Lang, Ptes. F. Graham, A. B. Lowe, E. B. Hallifar, G. W. C. Burnett, 8. E. Dodwell, C. H. P. Hoy, A. G. Fletcher, G. F. Nightingale ("B" Co.) and Sergt. Morton Smith (Mounted Section)." Tuesday, 29th Oct. 1
with plenty of scope for comedy an drams, it contains one of two powerful situations and a strong love story. The a The is only one scene throughout. first three acts cover three hours, so that the blessed Unities are preserved, which Bre, as Mr. Curdle said, "A sort of When produced in general Oneness" London by H. B. Irving the play had a record run at the Savoy..
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Part 4, Practices 10 and 11, 6.30 am. As detailed for Monday
28th October, Friday, 1st Nov.
Part 2 Practices 10 and 11. 6.30 am. As detailed for Tuesday,
29th October,
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PARADES A COMPANY. Tuesday, 29th Oct. 2-—-
5.30 p.m. No. 2 Platoon on Polo Ground, Fall in at Cricket Club sant 5.10.pim. and proceed by tram
to Causeway Bay. Fire Discipline: training. Dress, drill order with pouches (no dummies). 5.30 p.m. No. 4, Platoon" at Head.. quarters. Squad drill. Dress, drill order. Wednesday, 30th Oct. :-
5:30 pm. No. 1 Platoon st Headquar. ters Squad drill, Dress, drill order.
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CRIME OF LOUVAIN.
An impressive ceremony took place on the Belgian Front only', lhet month in commemoration of the burning of Lou- vain and the Leavain Library. Among those present were the King and Queen of the Belgians and thair, son, General Boqueril (head of the French mission). and a considerabis number of French and #7 a.m. No. 6, Platoon, Nos. 1a and Belgian officers and men., M. Etienne 14 Bection, at King's Park Hauge, Lamy, secretary of the Académie Fran- Annual Musketry Course, Part 1. eaise, in the course of an eloquent ad Practices 1 and 2. Dress, drill dress, said it was the German desire to order with pouches.
destroy everything that, was not the pro 8. No. 8 Platoon, Nos, 15 and 16 duct of their own so-called culture
Sections, at King's Park Range, as There would be an international inquiry. above
into the crime of Louvain. The secretary of the International Reconstruction Fund: Monday, 28th Oct ---
4.30 m No. 5 Platoon. Nos, T and said the whole of the civilised world was Sections at King's Park Range supporting the movement to resestablish Annual Musketry Course, Part2the library. It resurrection would be a Practices 5, 6, 7 and 12 Dress, universal work."The King thankeds the drill order with pouches.
speakers for their encouraging remarks."