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OUR LONDON LETTER. BONGKONG'S PROPOSED BAN ON THE GERMANS. SUPPORT BY THE CHINA ASSOCİA- TION IN LONDON.
THE MERCHANT SERVICE. ADMIRALTY'S TRIBUTE. The Secretary of the Admiralty has! isaued the following:--
THE BRITISH IN CHINA. ATTITUDE TOWARDS GERMANS.
THE FUTURE OF TRADE.
In the course of an article contributed to The Times Trade Supplement, Prof Middleton Smith writes:
SPORT.
CRICKET.
HUNGKONU C.C. « CIVIL SERVICE.
This match will be played on the ground of the Rongkong 6.0. [1] Saturday, commencing at 2.16 p.m. Hungkong : T. E. Pearce (Captain), F. J. de Rome, DE Donnelly, F. W. 8. Evans, Captain Gray, H. E. Hollanda, P. Jucks, M. M. Maas, Captain Murray, F. Sutton and
P Thursfeld
MANCHESTER REGIMENT
CRAIGENGOWER.
R
On the occasion of the first meeting of the Board of Admiralty after the {FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT,]
signing of the German armistice, their
One of the most important asprets LONDON, November 25th. lordships desire, on behalf of the Royal iritish trade in China now is that com In accordance with the request of the Navy, to express their admiration anderned with the British Chambers of Hongkong Branch of the Chinn Associe- thanks to the owners, musters, officers, Commerce in the Far East. The Germans tion, wide publicity has been given by and crews of the British Mercantile have always planned and plotted for the the China Association in London to the Marine, and to those engaged in the fish-benefit of the Kaiser, and they will mass meeting held 11 Hongkong on ing industry, for the incomparable ser probably attempt it always. Jo prewar November 7th, at which a resolution was vice, which they have rendered during the
days, Englishmen shroud continued their unamously passed that the interned was, making possible and complete the recreations with unabated zeal in alt LAD prisoners deported from this victory which is now being celebrated.
climates; yet it is only fair to record Colony to Australia should, at the con- The work of the Mercantile Marine lus of the early tradera in the Far East that clusion of the war, not be permitted to hen inseparably connected with that of they evidently thought of business first return hero, or to China, but should be the Royal Navy, and without the loyal and pleasure afterwards. Thus, in the ropatriated to Lermany," and re-affirming co-operation of the former the enemy's Crown Colony of Hongkong, we find that the unalterable maviction of Hongkong binarine campaign must inevitably have the Chamber of Commerce was formed in residents that no German subject shall
achieved in object, The Mercantile
1961, while the celebrated annual races Marine from the beginning met this un
Gummenced twa OF three years later. precedented form of warfare with indo-It is very probable that the mitable courage, magnificent endurance, energetic members of the community This match in the Hongkong League and a total disregard of danger and death, factors which the enemy had fail.were responsible for both institutions; will be played on the Club ground s
for it вы noticeable fact that in Saturday. Kick-off p.. ed to take into account and which went
the Far East the merchants, for Hongkong F.C.: G. Rodger T. R. far towards defeating his object.
Charts and F. W. Black: W. Hamilton, 3. Blestart and J D. Carrinco; W. Riechehmann,
An over
samc
have
This 'eague match will be played on the Craigengower ground on Saturday. com- meucing at 2 p.m. Craigongower Basa (Captain), F. G. Thompson, T. F. Ford, L. Lammert, G. Manley, W. HU, A. Areulli, U, Omar, M. H. Altina, D. Rumjahn and A. Goldenberg.
FOOTBALL
HONGKONG F.G. . R.G.A.
Taylor, A. H Clark, D
H. McTavish and E. Riis
KOWLOON R.G.A
This secund division lengue onbeh will be played on the Navy ground on Batur-
day.
Kick-off
2.30
White and A. Simmons; F. Wheeler, Rasmussen, T. L. Knight, V. A. Hyder and R. Tamat. Reserves: J. Liu, G. R. Osborne and K, Muso.
be allowed to reside in this Colony of trade here for a period of years."
bome newspapers draw special atten tim to the subject, and, the policy advocated on your side undoubtedly coin. cides with the views held by whelming majority of peuple in this country, who would, if it were possible,
lu no Ball measure also has the many years past, have patronised the like to see a boycott of the Germans by Buceces achieved against the submarine sport of kings, anu supported, with equal England. That a muss meeting at Hong-ben due to the interest taken by wars generosity, the local charities and the in the defensive equipment of their ships, kong, a evotre representative in a pre- and to the ability, loyalty, and technical Jockey Club. There is, indeed, something eminent degree of British interests in the skill displayed by masters and officers in suggestive of magnificence in the way in
Admiralty regulations carrying onl Far East, and capable of profoundly in which, though tending to the safety of which these "Laipans," or heads of im. Auencing the scope and character of the vessels from submarine risks, enor portaut firms, found time and money for
p.nr. Kowloon British trade expansion, should vote ously 20creased the strain and anxiety, the social amenities, public fr, and of navigation. The loyal observance of
charitable work. They were, as always team: C. F. M. de Britto; A. Jackson solid in favour of barring the re-entry these precautions has been the more cum
our Countrymen
and C. P. Cave; A. van Langenberg, G. of Germans into the Colony is a very mendable since the need for absolute happens when
accrecy, un which safety largely depend notable fact, calculated, as may be sup-ed, has prevented the rensone for their travelled, "militantly British," for they adoj tion being, in all cases, disclosed. realise exactly the ideals for which the ¡ posed, to impress the public mind here.
Further, the convoy system, which has Empire maps, But in addition to informing new played such an important part in frus paper renders in Great Britain of the trading the designs of the enemy and considered opinión of Hongkong residents securing the safe passage of the
States army, could never have attained or this question, the China Association ile success but for the ability and en- generous sportsmen; and if they were m London has promptly taken it up with durance displayed by the roasters, officers, beaten in trade or game, by then of other the Government Departments concerned, and crews of the merchant ships forming nationalities well, they could take the these convoys, This system has called Mr. F. Anderson, Chairman of the Com-
for the learning and practising of a new gruel with a smile, and attempt to do mitter of the Association, who is the science that of station-keeping-the ac better next time. They only made one
of which has depended in no small vigorous champion at Whitehall of all measure on the adaptability and skill of condition, and that was that their rivals Sykora and M. Alexander Skiarevski will
should, as the saying goes, play the Lake place at the Thetre Royal matters affecting British interests in the the engineers and their departments.
As has been Their lordships also desire to acknow-game." They did not handicap anyone Wednesday, January 29th. Far East, has interviewed the Colonial ledge the ready response of owners to the who wanted to compete with them; and Ofice; and I am informed that he found heavy calls made on the merebant service time after time the Briton, whose food stated, M. Bklurevski is a pianist who bas ▲ the official attitude by no means un for officers and men to meet the increast four shillings a day, beat the native, been compared with
ing requirements of the Navy. On board who could live on four ревее. In the Pachmann. M. Sykora is a cellist, of the sympathetic to the action desired by the our ships of every type, from the largest little Crown Colony of Hongkong, an highest repute Hongkong community. He is propis boat, are to be found officers and men British pioners and defended against Dreadnought down to the smallest patrol island paid for by the lives of early
should be worth hearing. The following also, to press the subject at the Foreign the merchant navy who have combined pirates and disease with the usual grit is the programme to be given :- [Offe, and may be confidently trusted to with those of the Royal Navy in fighting of the early Germans, the Austrians, and
Victorians
they rather en- couraged the
1.--Beethoven safety
curacy
GENEROUS TO A FAULZ,
United Yet, for all their patriotista, they wore
bring the whole weight of the China Asso. the enemy, and defeating his nefarious
methode warfare at sea.
after
ciation to bear upon the Government, in "The merchant service and the Royal the others to come out to a place of
117 China. Give them every chapell order to exclude, as long ne may be, the Navy have never been so closely brought said these early merchants;
In the in
we can always hold our own. base and unscrupulous German from the together as during this war. sphere of your influcoce and activities interests of our glorious Empire his con-overlooked, in their spacious, generous
nection must prove a lasting one.
the Far East. ONCE A GERMAN ALWAYS A GERMAN !
SYKORA-SKLAREVSKI CONCERT.
THE PROGRAMME.
The first concert to be given by M.
Praterwaki
CHER
and
The concert, therefore,
TART
Sonata Op. 60 for piano and cello
Allegro ma non tanta
Scherzo
They
way, one great fact. They thought -32.--(a) impossible for their guests to do other than play the game, and now that the German policy 1. the Far East, as in Europe, le revealed in all its naked ugli- ness, they are aroused, and they have persuaded themselves that their genero WILS stupidity To change the have discovered that some metaphor,
they
Adagio cantabik-Allegro vivace,
A. SELAREVAKL AND D. BYXORA,
Oswald:...
Andanto Affectuoso. (b) Loter
Ariu. (c) Boccherini:
Maitet. (d) Piatti:
Air Baskyrs.
B. UVKOLA.
Thus with variations, Op. The
F-sharp minor.
Striking confirmation is forthcoming or sixth-rate Naval Power. Their that the Hongkong resolution is based value is estimated at £50,000,000. But it upon an accurate perception of German is not this which strikes the imagination so much as the spectacle of a mighty character and busius methods. A cable fleet, ranking second to that of Britain, from Tientsin to the Daily Mail, dated caning out to order under the white fing. their guests were playing with loaded 3.-(0) GinaUNDY: -- Nov. 14th, states that already a trade thely giving in without firing a shot. dice and they do not want to have any-
That,
in the words of the message sent 10
thing to do with such people. The Germans are by the Admiralty to our splendid Navy British in China are determined to punish war has started there.
a triumph to which history knows the Germans for their brutalities in war- tolling the Chinese," it is recorded, "that is
no parallel.
fare and their deceit in the days of
prace. they are prepared to make contracts for
special correspondents, who witness-far
British Chambers of Commerce in China. the early delivery of good, at much lowered the great aurrender, describe the focl That is one reason why there are now
a tendency prices than the Allies can possibly quotsing of our officere and men, as that of Before the war, there was
contempt. An unrecorded incident is THEATRE ROYAL. They are even advising the Chinese to that one Germa, commander offered his fowards international chambers of com
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Separation.
(b) Glinka:-~
(e) Lindow:-
16
The really interesting thing to discuss ін
of tibes various Chambers of Upon their influence and expansion de In his speech to the Lords, the Compends the future of British trade in the mons, and the representatives of the Far East. They have succeeded in ob- Empire overseas, King George expressed taining additional commercial attachée hie forvent thanks to the people of for Shanghai and South China.
In Shanghai, the British Chamber of British stock everywhere for the victori-
cancel contracts made with the Allies hand as the British officer came aboard a merce. It is expected that befure long subotarine. The latter instinctively pat there will be a British ebamber established
in each of the 48 Treaty Ports. where possible, and to refrain from open-forward his band, then hesitated. He ing up new business." The correspond couldn't do it He ealuted and gave his cat points out that the solution of this orders. The German, much bumiliated,
walked away. problem reats with the Chinese Govern RoyaL TRIBUTE TO THE VICTONS. ment, and it is suggested that the Allies should arrange for the repatriation of the Germans in China.
Commenting upon the foregoing des
038 ending of the war- The ceremony Commerce issues a monthly journal which patch, the Daily Mail recalls the fact that was unprecedented. Usually, the Houses is circulated throughout China. It during the prisoner exchange negotia of Parliament wait on the Sovereign; on deserves every support possible. The
to Westmins came to
Chamber has also held social tiona at The Hague, the Germans tried this occnsion, the King Gallery of the meetings with the local Chinese Chamber
ter, to the beautiful Royal
use of Lords, which was crowded. of Commerce. More is needed. For spoke Eastern business men will press for a
aard to get Britain to arrange for the 1st February; Germans to remain in China, and tho Daily Mail adde, significantly, #Their Booking now open at Moutrle's.
MANAGEMENT: J. GENIN.
AT 9.15PM.
THE
CORONET
January 24th, 25th and 26th, 1919,
at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m.
DAVID BELASCO
Presopts the
object is now plain."
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THE CORSICAN SISTERS
In 2 parts.
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Booking at BOBINSON'S.
[ISUS
tu
From his
place on a low dais,
ho
Shanghai
a clear, resonant voice, paying tribute complete reform of the Consular Service the victors, special emphasis being They will advocate Imporial trade in- laid on the services of the troops who terests. At present they are. rather lack came from afar the mon from the ing in cohesion. Some sort of mechanism Crown Colonies and Protectorates of
Those wore, East.
(d) Borodine:
Waltz, Fakerp mizor, Op. 9 No. 1,
In the Convant, C-sharp minor.
Waltz Caprice, E-flat major.
(e) Rubinstein
BELAREVBK).
INTERVAL.
4-Tschaikowski:-
PART 11.
Variations a un thème. - Rococo
Thème-Moderato Simplice.
Variation 1. Tempo della Thuma,
5-Chopin:--
2.
3. Andante Bostanata.
4. Andante Grazioso,
6. Allegro Moderata,
G. Andante.
7. Alegro vivo,
B. STROLLA.
Dallado, A fat major, Op. 47. Etude, Cabarp minor, Op. 26 No. 6. Etude, G-fat major, Op. 10 No. 5. Polonaise, A-flat major, Op. 53.
A. BELANEYBEI.
The future for British trade in China
from Great Britain, and raw matorista
It matters not what the terms of peace Great Britain, ghting amid novel and coded so that there can be a general soeme difficult, but it is full of hope. The and interchange of ideas and co-operation be- Chinese are our Allies, and they are our may be as regards the surrendered Ger- perilous scenes, exhibited a constancy and tween all British interests in the. Far friends. It in true that the Britial must expect much greater competition both as surface ships and submarines; it is devotion second to none."
be enid (quoting from Keats'e immortal It is perhaps, an impertinence for an from the Japances and the Americans in regarded as cortain that those war craft "Ode to a Nightingale "), soldiers who onlooker to make suggestions, and yet on the future than in the past, but we may will never be handed back again. Undor
found their way hither across the lookers sometimes see mont. However, it foam of perilous seas," "'
in murely the opinion of one who wishes hope to be free of the German menca We expect a remarkable development of ordinary conditions, Germany might be
for the expansion of British trade in the natural resources of China. We pio- POPULARITY OF THE KING.
China nad the development of China's r able to replace them, but not, as must
While many thrones are in ruins, our
vast natural resources. Therefore these re to ourselves great quantities of ma
chinery, railway material, ele, coming happen, as a nation crippled with debt own Royal House was never so popular.
1) An annual conference in Shanghai flowing by the same channel back to the and burdened with the stupendous task During the last four years, King George suggestions are made:-
and his Consort havo carried out their of reparation to the Allie. In auch dir duties with consummate tact and disore of representatives of all the British old country. That is what the Britlala
Chambers of Commares.
Ching and expect
'hopo
but business custances, many years, probably... ation, and in their sphero have
mer renting that there is still the call for (a) The development of the monthly Journal or periodical into something mora sell-uncribeo. Before the arch-onomy
of generation, will be required to make good their bit towards the winning of the
WAVE
Tho tho loas. In the monatimo, many things Is there any other King who could informative and, if the word will be trade and civilisation is beaten.
allowed, more "Journalistic."
merchant in the Far East have depicted must happen. Maybe, the promised bope for a more spontaneous proof
Bach a periodical should reach every their staffe, sent away on war service their loyalty and affection than that exhibited Longus of Nations will have made two days ago in Hyde Park? At h remember of every British Chamber in ships, and subscribed generously to War
China or, if that is not feasible, soma Loan and charities They will, in com another world war impossible i
view of heroes of Mons, the remnant of other form of mechanism must be pro-
oir follow-countrymen, do their the famous "Old Contemptibles,” hun-!
mon with The ships handed over means, accord dreds of the men broke ranks and warm. dused so that Dritish traders in Chine anything else that will help to defend the ing to the 'ime naval critic, the reilues round King George and the Prince of hay receive stimulus in their efforts to German. For in no part of the world tion of Germany to the position of a fifth Wales as they sat on horseback, these 10 or trade for the Empire in that part wil you find the Britop, more patriotio than upon the conss and in the Treaty veterans being anxious to shake hands all of the world.
Ports of Okino. (Continued at foot of nest column.) nt once with thoir Sovereign and his son,
Wontinued at foot of neat solumn.)
done
of