HONGKONG
LEGISLATIVE
COUNCIL "
BILL TO PREVENT ENEMY PEO PAGANDA IN THE EMPIRE.
"A meeting of the longislative Council was held the the Council Chaiter, an Sordeday, at 12:00p.m. There were pro
sent:
HI EXPRECENCY THE Office AGMINIS Perenang, tur kloуenxurx" (Hon, Mr. Caar
SEVERS, CM,G).
HAS EXCELLENCY MAJOR-GENERAL F. VESTRIS (Generni Officer Commanding Tropy in Chian).
Hon. Mr. A. 6. M. Flateikt, E.B.5. (Colonial Secretary).
Hop Mr. H. E. POLLOCK (Attorney-- General).
Hon. 3. C Mcf. Messa. O.B.E (Colonial Treasurer).
Hon. M W CHATHAM,
(Director of Public Works).
SPORT.
LAWN TENNIS.
C.R.C. (A) «. QUEEN'S COLLEGE.
"## HONGKONG "DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JUNE 23ED, 1919.
This match in the Hongkong Tennis |·League was played at Causeway Bay and resulted in n win for the C.R.C. team by 57 to 42 games. Scores
Wong Po Kong and Chon Mau Ping [lost to Runjabu and Yvannrich, 3-5; best Kay and Forster, 65% beat Crook and Ismail, 7-4
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Weng In Kie and E Man Pan beat Rumjaha and Yvanovich, 74; best Kay and Forster, 7-4: beat Crook and Ismail.
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VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB SATURDAY NIGHT'S SUCCESSFUL FETE.
The organizers of the night Jete as the Victoris Recreation Club, on Saturday must feel gratified at the success which attended their efforts. It will be welzame
news to many that the V.RC. intend to hold a series of such tes during the super.
CORONATION DAY." SERMON AT THE CATHEDRAL
The following sermon was preached at the Cathedral on Sunday morning by Rev. H. Martin, M.A., on the text: "Fear God honour the King"-
This morning we recall that Coronation Day right years ago when we watched passing down Constitution Hill on their King Georg V. with his royal consort
way to be crowned at Westminster Abbey. On Saturday night, there was a somewhat wistfully our thoughts turned gathering including, H.E. the Officer back to Ring Edward VII, and now what Administering the lovernment (the Hon. of his son? Our Arst impression of the Me Claud Severn, F.3.69, the Chief new monarch was that true dignity which Jussie (Sir William Rees Davies, K.C.). we have since learned to expect of him Mr. Justice C D. Melbourne, Carson all occasions of national importance. Huperoft, and Mr. P.P.J. Wodehouse, With this royal grace we have come to witness the well-contested associate the energy and human sympathy swimming competitions, which took place which characterise all the actions of our His interest in every Fin the Club bath. The premises were suit gracious King
ably decorated for the necasion with flags branch of our national efforts in the Great of the Allied Nations, and comfortable War has been tireless and unceasing, while! eating accommodation was provided for the personal sympathy extended to in- the visitors. Ån orchestra rendered plaas, Lumerahle bereaved families has won our ing selections of music which helped to en- Royal House an affection such as few
peoples have ever bestowed on any ruler. liven the proceedings.
Yen Man Tun and Hung Man To lost Rumjahn and Tranovich, 47: beat Kay and Forster, 3-4; beat Crook and E. Lo
Ismail, 7-4.
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6.R.C Cugh some (10), 377.12. This match in the Hongkong Junior C.M.CTennis League was played at Causeway Bayer Saturday, and resulted in a win for the .B.4. team by 68 games to 33 Scores:
Hon. Mr. E, R. HALLIFAX, O. B. E. (Secretary for Chinese Affairs).
Hon Mr. E. D. C. WOLFE (Captain- Superintendent of Police)
Hon. Mr. Lat Car Pax-
Hon. Mr. Ho Fook.
Hon. Mr. S. H. DODWELL. Hon. Mr. C. G. ALABASTER, OBE. H. Mr. E. Y D. PARR
ML, 3, 4 BALL, Clerk of Councils. TRADING WITH THE ENEMY AMENDMENT ORDINANCE, 1910...
The AFTURNEY-GENERAL I beg to move
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Goo. Led and K. I San beat C.S.M. Pragnell and Gr. Sandell, 110; lost to'
There were ten asquatic events,' includ- We do well to recall" our thoughts of ing items for the Army and Navy, the a year ngo, and to rejoice with our sover. CQS M. Talford and Sergt. Davis. Cladies, the girls, and the boys. All the righ in the position we find our British In June last year the Beat Br. Any and Lew-CorpE- Kirby, ha,
items were kreniy contested but it was Empire to-day. Mok Hing Kiw and Un How Fan beat remarked that the handicapping left ripenemy were again across the Marne. Paris
C.S.A. Pragnell and Gr. Sandell, 0-9: beat (.Q.M.S. Talford and Sergt. Davis, 74: beat Br. Amy'nnil Fee.-Corfil. Kirby,
6-3.
C. F. Lee and J. A. Laru beat C.SM Pragnell and Gr Sandell, 9; lust to the first reading of a Bill intituled, An E.Q.M.S. Talfour and Sergt. Davis, 56,
beat Br. Amy and Lee Cörpl. Kirby, 6-3. RALDAC, #, SSTH CO. ILHA. “B” TEAME
for improvement.
was in danger, the Channel Ports were, threatened We were checked, halted, driven back. Disaster seemed to stare us in the face. Yet to-day we behold Ger- many utterly defeated, and that, fnalls.
The programme opened with a two lengths, handicap race for which there were eighteen competitors. The winners of the heats were M. A, Carvalho, B. by British blows. Politically among the
A. Logan. The final was won by G. 3. fcredited and despised. The people them. Tatham, D. Lyon, E. Sausa, G. Hall and nations no country has ever been so dis Y. Hall by one-fifth of a second. D. Lyon; selves have revolted against militarism; a young swimmer of whom more is likely the Kaiser and his relatives have abdi- to be heard in the near future, was caved; and we see a second.
defeated nation
Today's anniversary must be one of
And yet we cannot gladness and rejoicing for King and vindictive or vainglorious, for it is neither British nor Christian to brag and boast.
Undone, to amend further the Trading with the Enemy Ordinance, 1914-19146," At meters are awary, it is pro-
The Royal Army, Ordnance Corps met Jed to surry the Bill through all its shes at this meeting and I shall preethe wath Cu RGA "B" team in the seath men that the Standing Orders be Garrison Tennis Lengua on Friday, and. Traswatled "la view of the course E pro after some interesting tennis, won the 169 to atlopt it may be as well if darx- | match by es tu at games. The eartest at
one time tanked-a-fately-usy-thing-forQ.31.Smith (Manchesters) entered, alike. pelack as the objects and reasons
reasons are the gunners, but Taylor and Mogs went Hill Thew objects and sufficiently set out in the Objects and down heavily to Bundle and Harding. Rens" printed wit the foot of the Hill This pair were in particularly good form, aul Birh hon, members have before then, and winning the Inxt game by 81, The Bject of this Bill is to carry "out
your the match for their side. Scares: the general intention, which is designed to take offer throughout the British Empire, of putting an end in the British Empire to enemy Missions or Missions which (though nominally neutral) are of enemy association, and which have be
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jsposù of the property of such Missions to any purchaser and to give a poed and valid site thereto
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It was a pity that the Services, did notendavouring to be dignified na it receives turn out in full force. There were only just and humiliating terms From its Allied three competitors, all of them army men victors. and, consequently, much of the interest in the event was lost. Sergeant White (RE) Sergeant Strang (R.A.M.C.) and and Smith won in the very goud the 33 seconds. The race was an excellent one.
like Marshal Foch when first tulated on his amazing victory, wel White, who is regarded as the best swin mer in the arren, gave 3 seconds start
Non nobis, Domine," just as when, to Smith, who used the trudgeon, stroke
as their deliverer, he pointed thanked and anished, a length ahead of white. Lung greeted by the cities of Alsace and
Smith passing, it may be mentioned that
heavenwards with the words: "Do not nas organised several bathing plenies to thank my, thank Him. So far, then, as the men of the Manchester Berlinert and history is showing more and more the ans assisted to a siderable extent an
significance of Britain's part in the vie his comrades. recreating an interest in swimming amongtory let us realise that it is God assigning
SSP. Billons and S. Sergt. Hough- Con lost to Sergt. Haskings and Gr. Baines, ; et e Corp. Taylor and Moss, 15: Just to tir. Saudell and Cr. Horsfall. 48.
Cipt. Bundle and S. Cdr. Harding.
Capt. Mann and S. Segt. Prior Teut Sergt. Haskins and Cr. Baines, 6-3: lost in Corp. Taylor and Gr. Moss, 2-7: heat Gr. Sandell and Gr. Hersfall. 54.
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to her once again the part of foremost custodian of truth, justice, progress, free dom and peace for Elumanity.
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The two lengths Ladies' handicap was won by frs. . Braga, while Miss B Jennings, who had a handicap of
In view of this responsibility it should seconds, secured second place.
The running header from the spring kavour, brat of all, to pull -nsed for political(propagandist purposes beat Sergi. Haskings and Gr.. Baines,ard was an interesting iter and was together in the days of peace ns we have
Miss J. Walker been doing throughout the war. Hong against the interests of Great Britain and re; beat Corp. Taylor and Gr. Mon.
won by U. A. V. Hall.
Our Empire. was first in the girls' race, and A. F. B. kong, like every other part of
any shown. Final examples of loyalty Ber Allies. This Bill enables the Governors; boat to Sandell and Gr. Horsfall,
Silva-Nette led the race for boys.
in following a The Ladies Nomination attracted near- and self-sacrites: loyalty to vest the property real or personal of
y twenty entrants and furnished much led, and sacrince in the sinking of
to swim surb Missions in the Custodian under the
opinion to support the will of the amusement. The competitors had
hurdle, dive for an object, and never has a united front bên Trading with the Enemy Ordinanees. which carries with it, under the fall form
return over the same hurdle to the win more Bary in our Colony than to-day Ding-post. A Logan (nominated by Miss if we are to advance and progress as our of vesting ord "authorised by this Ordi
5 veill) pune in first and M. A Car vocation demands. à united public mind valho (nominated by Miss Carvalho) itt favour of honesty, sobriety and friend. liness can alone Secure UK a clean cial nate, the right for the Custodian to sell
Accond.
Four teams entered for the two-lengths life and uphold the prestige of our coun
A Toyal Hon. Mr. e. G. ALALLISTER I hope team race, wh.en went to J. C. Finch's try among surrounding peoples.
exciting support of Pritish institutions would b this Bill means that it will be part of tear after sery close and
a happy innovation in the conversation struggle.
of the Colony, when our ships, our local In addition to this. it will be noticed the post-war policy, not merely of this
At the request of His Excellency, C.
overnment, our Allies, our Church might be spoke of with commendation or even that certain words are inserted at the tony us of the whole Empire to fru-Hall, A. Logun, J. Stewart, F. Finch,
rather than mere captions end of the Bill, which were suggested to
trate the establishment within our busi. and F. R. Perera gave an exhibition of
high diving which was greatly admired. Sorrow
criticism or condemnation. In parti m by my hon. friend who represents theness of any Mission or Association or The diving was graceful and the fee to oular, our Church and Religion demands
or directed good, but there was at times a little too Justices of the Peace," which run as fastication, controlled
much splashing.
A little diversion was our personal support as the nid given t Tallows. Including the power tu ex«-
persons, whose rate has produced that created by a back spaniel, which was an enable us to put our ideals into practical
retaining
our ideals is by constantly ente, vary or determine any trust affect united culture which can only be likened interested spectator, being unable to re effect indeed, the only sure method of
Wess in the water. It jumped into the tro ing the whole or any part of such pro
bath, turning a complete somersault in and minds towards those shining peaks of doing so, and swap about for a couple duty and self-sacrifice which stand in the Some time uncere very City of God Himself, of minutes until the hath boy
statement were, true that moniously fished it out with a boat-book ago a correspondent ventured to ask Kine
night's entertainment concluded feorge if the
"read the Bible, daily. Hip Lajesty More than thirty years ago 1 with a water palo mateb between teams
Blues halt be had the game all their own way, scoring 1our goals to it. The second chapter of the Bible each day, and f bait, however, was more interesting, and, till adhere to this practice." By prayer final whistle blew, the sides were by watchfulness may we all escape with fils goals each." The match will selfishness, and serve as loyal citizens in
a united Empire. The prizes were presented by Mrs. at. While we which the war has engendered and which D. Gow, who was thanked by Mr. R. want to have power in appropriate case is consummated by the great defeat they B. Mitchell, the Hon. Seervery.
The following were the detailed re
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perty. The result of that will be the to the culture of disease. The Empire Sist the temptation to show-its own prowing open the windows of our hearts
lus hard to reap the crop of sedition which Custodian will have power, if thought fit.
we now know only too will was largely to either execute the trist at present
own and fertilised by the people who afi-eting the property or to vary or deter. poud as Ministers of God, and although
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mine the sans I mentioner. this clause the pence terms, if they are signed,"may representing Blue and while. In the first promised my other that I would readi
to the Land Officer and xntained so suffice to prevent a recurrence of open of the deeds affecting these Missions warfare; although they may manacle the in the Land Office. The Land Officer mailed fist. they will not prevent that
equal consider's these words
apt for
feeling of hatred in the German mind be re-played later. purpose aimed
the
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to vary or déterning the Trust, I think have suffered. We can only prevent the Bults:- I ought to inform the Council that, as dangers arising from that feeling of Two lengths Handicap (final).—1, G, A, V.
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ALLEGED OPIUM SMUGGLING
was re
A GREEK ARRESTED.
When the French mail steamer Vera a matter of facts far as beneficent hatred the insidious policy of pro-Hall; 9, D. Lyun.
Army and Navy Race.-1, C.Q.31.S. Smith, arrived in Hongkong harbour from Hai Activities are concerned they have been paganda and wind poisoning which we
phong, on Friday, Chief Revenue Officer, carried un. for some months past by other must expect them to undertake-by adopt. 2, Serg: Strange.
board and searched the luggage of G. bodies in this Colony, such as the Churching a policy based on the utmost vigilancewer lengths Handicap (ladies), Mrs. Wilden, acting ou information, went on
F. Braga; 2, Miss 14. "Jennings. and distrust.
Running Header from Springboard.-1, Taamtзncopulos, a Greek subject. In a HIS EXCELLENCY THE OFFICES ADMINIS Missionary Society and the French Mis
uit cams Mr. Wilden found 35 pounds of Two lengths, Handicap (girls).-1, Missed raw opium, valued at $108, concealed sians, and it is the general intention ofTERING THE GOVERNMENT-With regard to G. A. Y. Hall; 2, A. Logan.
what the hon. member who represents the
underneath a quantity of clothing. He the fiuvernment that the charitable and Justices of the Peace has said, I may say Walker; 2. Mis R. Young.
Two lengths Handicap (boys).-1, A. F. Barrested the owner who, it is said, Pu benefernt activities which were formerly that the Government, through the debates
barked at Port Said-and produced him Ladies Nomination—1, A. Lugan; 2, M. before Mr. R. O. Hutchison, at the Magis carried on by these Missions for the which have taken place in this Council Sira-Netto, 2, A., Butciho.
during the course of the war, is in ne
tracy, on Saturday. " The benet of Chinese and others in this sort of doubt as to the feeling of the A. Carvalho.
Two lengths team rnce-1, J. C, Finemand d·· Colony should be continued. I do not Colony with regard to this return of pur think I need say any more. With these emica_hure_or_of_their_starting any(capt), L. M. Franen, S. A. Marcal, G. A, business again or institutions of various Hail, 2, 1. Tutoin (capt), D. Légan, J. observations I beg to move the first kinds. The Secretary of State is, in full Soares, A. W. da Hoza.
Blue-J. Ste Water Polo-Teams: reading of the Bill..
possession of this Colony, and even at the
Mr. D. Blair, the manageress of the The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and present time the subject of allowing the wart (capt.), R. C. Witchell, A. S. Ellis, missionaries of those countries who have F. M. Franco, jr., R: Tatam, G. A. Y the Bill was read a first time.
been our enemies to enter the Colony again Hall, and W. B. Muskett. White-J. CPeak Hotel, noticing a Chinese youth The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved the sur is under discussion. It is hoped that the Finch (cap.). A Logan, D. Lyon, L. M. loitering in the servants' quarters, tele- Palice Station, and be arrested the un- and S. A. Marcal. pension of the Standing Orders in order result, from our own point of view, will, Franco, M. A. Carvalho, J. R. Soares, phoned to Sergeant Pardon, of the Peak
The following were the officials; welcome visitor. to enable the Bill to be passed through all be entirely satisfactory.
When the defendant was charged at the President, H.E. the Officer Administering its stages at one meeting
the Government (the Hon. Mr. Claud Magistracy, on Baturday, with trespas Bevern, EMG) Judga MA Bilving. Sorgt Purdon pressed for punish Netto, Mr. T. Meck, Mr. A. V. Barros, rent which would act as a deterrent;-) Mr. A. A. Alves, and Mr.. A. B. Ellis. because it was impossible to keep an eye Starters: Mr. A. E. B. Alves and Mr. A on every undesirable entering the hotel. 1 H. Carroll. Time-keepers: Mr. T, Meek, Mr. A. A. Alves and Mr. J. Lyon. Mr. B. H. B. Mitchell (Actg. Hon Secretary),
The COLONIAL SECRETARY-seconded, and this course was agreed to.
The Bill was then read a second time. Council went into Committee to con- rider the Bill clause by clause. The Bill passed through Emmittee without araendment and, upos Council resuming Bill be read a thru time.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL then moved the The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved that the second reading of the Bill.
The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded.
¿Continued at foot of nest column.)"
The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and the Bill was read a third time and passed.
Council then adjourned sine die,
ANOTHER TRESPASSER AT THE PEAK.
Mr. Hutchison, saying he could not look upon the offence as a serious one, imposed a fine of $6.
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