THE LATE INSPECTOR TERKETT.
IMPRESSIVE POLICE FUNERAL.
A very large gathering, representative of all classes of the community asembled at the Monument, Happy Valley, Bester day evening, to pay a tribute of respect to the memory of the lake Inspector 'Errett.
The funeral procession was formed at
Ting Lok Lane and was headed by the
The gun
THE HONGKONG, DAILY PRESS, THRUSDAY, JUNE 1ST¤, 1919.
THE BEGGAR BOY AND THE
MAGISTRATE.
AN INTERESTING CONVERSATION.
At the Magistracy, yesterday, before Mr. R. E. Lindsell, a little Chinese boy was charged with begging alus in the Central District
Defendant:
I had nothing to eat, so I begged.
Mr. Lindwell (to the Jukong): You do not generally arrest small boys: why did you arrest this 'boy f
Mr. Lindsell: To arrest small boys? Sergt. Cashman: Woll, other beggars. Mr. Lindsell: Yes, but hot small boys like this. The Police seen to leave manay
Band of the Police Reserves playing
Sergt. Cashmann: Men are sent out on Chopin's Funeral March. carriage, on which rested the coffin. cover-special duty for this purpose. ed with the Union Jack and surmounted with wreaths was drawn by the Eure- pean Sergeants of the Police Forer, the Laspectars marching on either side includ- ing Chief Inspector Kere, Chief Detective | fall-grown beggars alone.
Sergt. Cashman : There have been Inspector Marisen. Inspectors Keit, Macdonald. Gerrard Garrod Davitt, several complaints from residents about Browne, Lamont. Corden, Watt, Brazil. Augus, Grant. Roylance. Wildin. Almada, In Hew Fan, Riberis, Sirdar Khan Abres, Mackenzie, Botelho, Silva Netto. Tape Wong and Churcher. Immediately behind the gua-carriage, were the Hoo Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe.-C.S. P., Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse, C.LE: Mr. C. G. Perdue. A.S. P.; Mr. J. W. Franks, D.S.P. (R.): Mr. R. O. Hutchison and Commander Beckwith. Next in order caine the mem-
these beggars, and, as a result," special police are sent out with orders to arrest them..
Mr. Lindell: You meth to way they arrest blind women and girls who go ahout the street begging.
Sergt. Cashman: Yes. Mr. Lindsell: They never do it. Sergt. Cashman They are charged as mendicants, and several, are sent away
PEKING NOTES
[FROM, OU=' OWN CORRESPONDENT,]
Paxing, June 3rd., TX CIVIL SERVICE.
Criticism of the Peking Government
NANNING NOTES.
[FROM_DEL_OWN CORRISPONDKIT.}
June 5th.
1:
NEW CIVIL GOVERNOR.
Another change in the Civil Governor- ship has to be now recorded, Chan Fing Kwan having resigned a few weeks ago. He is succeeded by Lei Cheng Sheng, who ocenied the post about two years ago. POLITICAL,
may be in order, but one instruction just issued must have the suppbrt of all who are nos directly affected. Until troubles came thick and fast upon the Peking Government entry into the Civil Servic: was understood to he by public examina General Luk Wing-ting, is at Lung- thus, but circumstances brought about a chow, together with many other Non- change which it is now sought to recti'yning officials, who have gone to take part by reinstituting competitive examinations in the opening ceremonies of a for public service.
Ancestral Temple erected by Tam Ho THE TIENTSIN ATTÁK,
Ming, the Military Governor of Kwangsi.
new
The Acting Consul-tieneral ua Tientsin Yesterday there arrived at Nanning an has, addressed upålogies to", the C.8. | amissary from the North in the person Consul General At Tientsin und to of Lai Sbue-asam, a relative of ex-Presi General Wilder for the occurrences of March 12th, when Japanese were guilty of rude behaviour to the American Consul and attacked American soldiers. The apologies are by no means ample, but the may be sufficient to close an unpleasant| incident.
JAPAN-AMERICAN AMENITIES,
An unplenannt menantion was created a few days ago by the report that the American Presbyterian Mission School at | Tsingtay had been closed by Japanese authorities and that the principal, had been banished. Naturally, it was con
can, but it is not so; he is described as mild-mannered and a perfect Chinese gentleman. I understand that the ban day or two. Such mis-
dent Lai Yuan-hung. He has been sent unofficially to discuss the question of peace between North and South. Ás General Lak is now at Lungchow, a Gov- fornment motor host is today conveying Lai Shue-naam' to that 'place, in order that he may have an opportunity of con- ferring with the General.
THE BOYCOTT OF JAPANESE GOODA,
bers of the Regular European Police, the during the night. It the Police did not cluded that the principal was an Ameri- House, where they made a bonfire of vari-
Police Reserve; the folian Polices the Chinese Police; the District Watchmen Naval Yard Police; and Military and
arrest them, the streets would be check fall of beggara.
Defendant stated that a man brought will be lifted in a Naval Police. The general public formed him down from Shanghai on the pretext takes must not be protracted.
THE I SHIH PAO
the rear of the processien,
H.E the Office Administering the Government was represented by Mr.
of finding him work and then disappeaT ed. He had no relatives in Hongkong.
Mr. Lindell: You will be sent to the
Secretary for Chinese Affairs to see whe ther any Chinese charitable institution
One of the most interesting newspaper events in the capital was the closing down of the 7 Shik Pau for publishing news regarding an emeute in the Fifth Division
P. J. Wodehouse. C.I.E. A.D:C., and Major-General Ventrix by Capt. Samson Others. print were Sir Boshan Wei Yu can do something for you. Don't beg anty in Shanturig that was Dot true.
Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, Hon. Mrs E R. Halifax, Hon. Mr. C. Mel, Messer. Eon. Mr. Ha Fook. Major G. H. Wake- man, lett. Stevens and Messrs. Ho Kom Tong, Chan Kai-ming. Ng Hon Tez, G. W. Gegg, W. E. Roberts, Morris, Sykos, Woolley. Petloy, Dr. Thomas and many
others. 1
When the corteyn reached the cemetery gates six Sergeants carried the coffin on their shoulders to the grave, where the Ray H. Copley Moyle conducted a simple but impressive burial service.
inore.
HONGKONG · LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
A meeting of the Hongkong Legislative Council will be held at noon to-day in the Council Chamber,
ORDERS OF THỂ DAY.
a
First reading of a Bill intituled. An Ordnance for the appointment. of Special Custodian of Enemy Interests in China Companies.
Second reading of the Bill intituled. An Ordinance for the more effectual pro tection of marine stores.
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The
good one, but it was un story was founded, and the police had a better reason than maqal for intervention. Even the fact that the concern was preponderat ingly American did not prevail, but Chinese ideas, which disfavour awkward situations, will bring about a satisfactory solution of the present deadlock
THE RACES.
A weeke postponement did not mar the success of the Race meeting held on Sun- day and Monday. Not since the war has there been such a successful gathering The weather was ideal, the attendance was unusually large, and the sport was up to expectations. What more need be
Second reading of the Bill intituled, exid An Ordinance to amend the law relating MUSIC ON THE WALL-
The movement for boycotting Japanese goods has been taken up enthusiastically by the students of the Middle and Normal Schools here. On Sunday they formed a procession through the city to the Customs
fous things that they had brought with them. " "preaching compaign" has been systematically organised to spread the boycott movement. Probably there will be a temporary set-back to Japaness trade bere, but the shops are so full of Japanese goods that if the movement were perman- at it would mean a heavy loss to the Nanning traders. In the meantime there is an opportunity for trade in British or American articles.
the
THE AGRICULTURAL OFTIDOK.
Today's local paper reports an inter view with
an octogenarian farmer, who says that the presens agricultural outlook is the worst he has known for Afty or sixty years. Owing to the lack of rain of spring harvest maize is only about one-fifth of the usual amount, while the first of the two rice harvests, which take is likely to be only one-fiftieth of the place in summer and autumn respective 5. usual quantity. At present the price of rice is $7.50 100 catties. There is an
per old old saying
in the fourth month (old style) no one bas any leisure: this
This year, because of the lack of water all the farm ers Bad nothing to do at all in the fourth month, sa without water the rice could here will be a serious famine. not be planted
It is to be feared that Some gain has fallen during the past two weeks which, it is hoped, will secure the second harvest at any rate.
It is not only the rice that has suffered; the cotton plants have "been absolutely destroyed, and the sugar canes in the cane-growing districts around here
thie The present year, as you doubtless le to the registration of births and deaths.
Sound reading of the Bill intituled.know, has thirteen months in the Chinese An Ordinance to amend the Arms and Ammunition Ordinance, 1900.
Wreatha were sent by the following: The Government of Hongkong; The Officer Administering the Government; The Captain-Superintendent of Police and Mrs. E. D. C. Wolfe; Hongkong Police Force; Sergeants' Mess Central Poli Station; Water Police Station: The Detective Staff; Sergeants' Mess, Water Folice Station; Chinese Detectives, . Yaumati Indian Police Force. Yaumati: Police Mess, R.N.Y. Police; No. & Station Mess; Chief District Watchmen; Chinese detectives; Clerical Staff, Police Depart ment: Sergeants, No, 7 Station; District
Second reading of the Bill intituled. Watchmen's Committee; Chinese detective, staff: Chinese Constables, No. 7 Station; An Ordinance for the better Prevention the Grand Lodge of Hongkong and South of Corruption.* China; United Service Lodge, No. 1341
Second reading of the Bill intituled. An Ordinance to make provision for determining the date of the termination of the present war, and for purposes con nected therewith."
Second reading of the Bill, intituled, H.C.; Perseverance Lodge, No. 1165 E.C.; An Ordinance to provide for the Incor- United Mark Lodge, No. 419 E.C.;poration of the "Missions to Seamen in United Chapter, No. 1311 E.C.; Lodge Hongkong. Waban No. 99; Saikot, India; The Uni- versity Lodge; Ararat Lodge of R.A.M. No. 204. E.C.; Standard Oil Company; Officers, N.C.O.'s and men 40th Co. Royal' Engineers; Hongkong Tramway Co.,
"
It is not proposed to proceed with the Second Reading of this Bill at this meeting.
catenuar." We have sultered two Aprils with prolonged dust-storms, and now we Cafe nìout to be introducen id the first of the rat fu ́s. Already, the beat nas are arreter to Pestano. struck us rather severely, and thoughts Une spince IL Summer Feking is the music on the wall. La band of the Union Philhar monique is announcing the commencement of these w、sly performances, and 10 is to De expected that they will prove as popular as of yore. FINANCIAL-
"Though none of the Chinese domestic loans have been repudiated, the value all of them is decidedly below par, indicating lack of confidence of the Cri nese people in their own Government Even when no revolation or civil wars in progress all the internal loans are quoted oclow par. They should not be, because they represent an investment which cannot be bettered at this time. Surely a ten, twelve, and fourteen per cent. return is good enough 1. PERSONAL.
re only one foot high instead of ive feet, as they should be by this time. in consequence of this, the outer skin is too soft to resist the many" insects which rave after sweetness, and great destruc tion is being wrought in the cane fields. sugar, will, therefore greatly advance is price.
New Paly."
It is said that a scheme is afoot for replacing the floating pleasure-resorts," Which were burat in the terrible fire last cath, and that new pais are already ander construction at Wuchow. TUL INTRODUCTION OF DUT-DOOR GAMES
Recently the Normal school held their rst annual athletic sports on two succes sive days, and a large crowd of spectators assembled to witness them. The students of Nanning are only just beginning to take to sporta, but many now realise, the neit of them and a demand for games is arising.
CANTON NEWB,
Members, el H.K.SR.G.A.; Sergeants' Inspector and Mrs Boulger, Sergeant bered as one of the most popular Japanese MILITARY MOVEMENT.
America,
his nationals and the kwan The Tulted the members.
Mr. Funatsu, who will be remem-
CANTON, June 11th. Moas Inspector R. Macdonald, Mr. and Consuls in Hongkong, is being trans- Mews. Kowloon; Messrs. Johnson, Stokes Mrs. G. Haigh. Inspector and Mrs. Kent, ferred from the Legation here to Tientsin,than 8,000 Kwangsi troops have arrived Reports from Wuchow state that more Where he will be Consul-General.. "and Master; European and Chinese Staff. Mr. Wei Pri; Sergt. T. Murphy, Mr. B.
at Wuchow since the beginning of last Singh. Mr. and Mrs. J. Witchell, Bergt. departure will be Harbour Department; Officers Mess, and Mrs. Grimmett, Serge, and frs. where he has many friends out week. In addition to the shove, there are
but his ability still
him for Wuch bodies of troops en route for j Victorin Gaol; Members of the Garrison Moore, Mr. A. J. M. Gomes, Mr. A and unquestiones tact
with considerable quantities of the difficult position at Tientsin, where he Sergeants' Mess; Members of the W.Q. Balean. Mr. Muriaun, Mr. and Mrs. W.
Day succeed in re-establistung good rela. led by the ex-Civil Governor Chan Ping ammunition. These troops, it is said, are and N.C.O. Mess, R.E.; Central District. Fincher, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Brown,
Sergt. and Mrs. E. Cotton, Mr. and Mrs. tions between
upon receipt of information, Office. Sanitary Board? Bergeants' Mess, Cashman. Mr. Taang Foo, Sergt. and
of the Military Government and then sent 85th Co.. R.GA.; OBeers W.O. and Mrs. Fox. Sergeant and Mrs. Earner, THE KING'S BIRTHDAY.
Inspector and. Mrs. J. J. Watt, No. 8
This occasion was celebrated to-day in large bodies of Canton forces to Ho-how The N.CO. and men, R.A.O.C.; Sergeanta Police Station. Mr. and Mrs. Marks, Peking more generally than it has been
Samshai to bar the way. Auchun
has also issued orders to his Miss 1st Garrison Battalion, Manchester Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Glendenning, Mr for some Fears. Sir John received the.
and Mrs. H. E. Budden, Mr. and Mrs. congratulations of his colleagues, and in soldiers to fire upon any troops who Regt., Mount Austin Barrack; Officers Evans, Mr. and Mrs. C. Bond. Mr. and the evening, gave a reception to his come to permission of the
Martial law Government and Ships Co., H.M.S. Whiting; Euro Mrs. S. Bell, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Ednationals which was well attended. The
enforced in Canton,
additional and wards, Mr. and Mrs Edward Bullock, tingah in front of his residence was pean Stall, Import and Export Office; Mr. and Mr. A. Taylor, Bergt, and Mrs. illuminated for the occasion, and provid-
guards are patrolling the strecta. Reports from Shiu-hing state that Shiu-hing is 87th Co. R.G.A. Sergeants' Mess; Brethen Blackman, Sergt. T. Lannon, Mr. and ed an ideally cool place in which to enjoy surrounded. Canton, forces. Li Yew- of H.M.S. Tamar; European Staff, Mrs. Wright, Mr. H. A. Taylor, Sergt. the entertainment provided. A feature of bon, the ex-Civil Governor, is at present Naval Yard: H. Buttonjeo and Bon. Grant, Inspector and Mr. Brazil M. the day was the review of Indian troops in Shin-hing Li, we are informed:** alleged to be implicated in the recent movement of the Kwangsi troops, as he in Hongkong some time ago. The situs had consultations with Chia Biog
military troubles will soon re-appear. tion is very grave and it.is feared that
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Geo, I. Chambers, Land Office Autan,
in front of the lawn. Messrs. Hughes and Hough, Jack A. Tai New Territory, Mr. and Mr. R. G. PRESIDENT HOW'S DIVERSIFIED INTERESTS.
Recently it was announced that Presi & Co., Gande, Price & Co., Sir Boshan Witchell, Sergeant and Mrs. Grim Wei Yuk, Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, mett, Inspector and Mrs. J. Grant, dent Hsu Shih-chang had presented.
Captain Lewdington, Mr. and Mrs. scroll to the Masonic bodies of Peking on OBE; Mr. Justice Melbourne, Mr. Burford, Mr. J. H. Gardiner, Mr. which he had written a quotation
from Hutchison, General Ngai Bong Ping, Yung Shum Kwai, Mr. H. Fawcett Mr the ancient clades to his own
AN-SWATOW-- I d'Almada e Castro: Mr. and Mrs. H. Now, he has shown his Mr. R. E. Lindsell, Mr. P. P. J. Woded. Garrod and family. Mr. N. White, Christianity by giving a comprehensive arthquake shock was experienced there
interest in
Letters from Swatow state that an house, C.L.E., Mr. C. G. Ferdue, Comdr. Mr. Lin Shau-ping, Mr. M. Manuk, mezaage to the Anierican Bible Society for hike one thing. Only slight Backwith. Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Goldring, Messrs. Ng Pin-a, and Wong Chouk-kai, reading at a centenary meeting, in zadaraage was done. The shock lasted a
United States as to the moral vatue of
Bible in China.
few seconds.
Menura. A. Morrison and G. Albert, Mew the Hung-ming, one of China's scholars PRKING, CANCA NEWB.""
Mr. D. E. Cameron, Mr. C. J. Poole, Williamson and daughter, Mr. A. G. da Chief Insector Kerr, Inspector and Mrs. Rocha, Sergt. and Mrs Caygil,
B. Roylance, Inspector Churcher, Berg Angus, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon, M C. A1. Ogg. Bernts. Cockle and MeWalter Woodcock, Mr. and Mr. B. W Brad Wei Wing Hour, In Pan, Sergt. F. burg, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Woolley, Mr. Hoar, Inspector Wei Wing Sam, Mr. and Mr. Titmus, Serat and Mrs. Purden and Mrs. A. Floyd, Mr. and Mrs. Willis, Mr. and Mrs. D. Urquhart, Bergt, and Mr. Ng Kwok Ying, Bergt. and Mr Mrs. Pitt. Mr. Arçulli, Mr. Lenog: Yan Calliford, Mr. and Mrz 1. 8. Smith, D. with fraternal sympathy from G.H.E.. [G.J.B..-P.T.T.. "H.8.W.J., and A.E.; (Continued at foot of next column.) and Mr. and Mrs. Appleton,
has given expression to the fallowing It is reported that the Peking Govern- thought:
The American people have done is to make the pinces, I decided to disents To Yu-ham, greatest thing which, the ment, owing to the strikes in various recognise the great principle that the coat does not make the moon Chang Chung-chang, and Luk Chung-yu," the Japanese nation, as representative release the students, and
Now, whom the people call traitors) and and spokesman for the people of Asia, wants the American people to help them to make the world recognise a still greater principle, namely, that the skin does not make the man."
The Shanghai Journalists' Association has published leaflets requesting the mer- chants and strikers to resume work at
once as the traitors have been dismissed and the students released.
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