CORRESPONDENCE.
THE DEARNESS OF RICE.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESSI
Sin.--We have heard that "the Gioverte ment is going to take steps ip contre- dion with the rice supply in my Colony - Abeanwhile dealers are raising their prices "very exorbitantly, and will not sell for Yes, than in a plent? 11 pricesare going up in this way, only the wealthy people will be able to buy. What about the per class of people? They will be for cibly eating grass instead of rier. Such negher on the part of the Gefermment
one etmet and crack
GERMAN, FARBARITIES. PICTORIAL DESCRIPTION" AT THE
CITY HALL.
Au terlent Spportunity was afforded at the City Hall, yesterday evening, of viewing a pictorial description of the the barbarities committed by the Germans in Northern France. Belgium, Rumanin
Serbia during the war.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JULY
CANTON NEWS.
Carros, July 24th.
THE CIVIL OUVSUNGASKIP, added to the list of those recommended Two additional candidates have been
for the Civil Cvernorship. They are Tu Shil-ching an ex-General, and Yeung Wing tai, the Treasurer.
E is stated that the authorities and the The exhibition wise under the patronage
members of the Military Coverament have of ILE the Officer Administering the devided to appoint to the position a mili. övernment (the Hen. Mr. Fland Severn,tary Expert, as militarism is required to M46). Majorsioneral Fentris, CH, maintain the situation. The nuthorities and the French Consul M. Haurkevorm), are in favour of Ts, and he is expected who were present, together with a larg Faneer of other spectatoru, o
to revise the appointment.
A number of the new members of the The collection of pictures includest | Provincial Assembly have requested that
95TH, 1919.
FUNERAL OF THE LATE MRS. C. A.
DA ROZA, ***
A large gathering of friends and
A. da Boza, wife of the well-known sympathies attended the funeral of Mrs,
bullion-broker. Yesterday afternoon, t Happy Valley, The dreeased lady was deservedly popular, for she had a kindly nature which endeared her to everyone. and she was one of the most beautiful and Recomplished ladies in her por.- | unity Theath was comparativets" auds. for she was taken to the Hospital in sucumbed to the effects of an operation an ambulance on Tuesday evening, and
the next afternoon.
The remains, contained in a very bad- sotte bak-coffin, were carried neross the
What is the Food Commission doing works by huntern masters such Louis Lung Kin-chang des General of Kweli harbour in a special launch, which also
Thicks will go from bad to worse it imme diate steps are not takea.
Chur errants are demnäding incleases of wagestio inake „ents neeet. We shall 4.4 f Seal our servants or be without
bepe this important matter will invaltio the member of the exisintive Commeil to come forward atul urge that immediate steps be taken to deal with the Situation. Yours, etc..
PAMINE-STRICKEN.
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THREATENED AFTUR ON KWANGST,
The threatened attack on Kwaugst, by
contained Mr. C. A. da Roža, and the deceased's tam step-brothers. Mesare. F. X. d'Alninda and“, d'Abuada à Castro, ant
Another launch
carried a number of sympathisers.
Raymakers Palleg, Henry de Grout, † chow) be made, Cleit Gwernor. Paid Round. Jean Berne, “Hausi,, Magehanx. 65. Script, Col. Regain, Stein: on. Fornia, Pann, Jonas. Belbesar, sell Bauphin, Puer and Beeld. The Tong Kai-yew, Tuchun of Tuana, isther close relatives. exhibition has been shown with great likely soon to be delivered. More than 20 success in various parts of the world Regiments of Kangsi troops have bren ineluries sur pictures of paintings, draw. Esent to Pabst and Lungehow, on the ings, sketeles, water colours and cartoons
Kwangsis borders, near which the Yun soar of alena originals and some repen nates troops are concentrating, ductions, and the work of artists who have served at the Front, and are able this
Ton Horing. Tuchun of Kwangsi, is provedling to Lungshow to take over the
to conses to the public first hand imprescommand of the Kwangsi troops, and sions, They afford a vivid representation many other militaresdeers-are-baing at of the poignant sufferings of the inhabit there. Lants of the scrupied territories under the
German piger and the heroit banner in which the presence of the invader was endunud,“A guod proppurtion of the pi
compels particular attention
N
GENCIAL, LUK'S PEACE PROPOŠALS.
In connection with General Luk Wing ting's separate peace proposals to the
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The coffin was placed in a hearse and covered with flowers, When the melege arrived at the cemetery, it was met by the
Rev. Fr. Bennchi, who conducted the cen money both at the mortuary chapel and the graveside assisted by several other priests.
F. A. M. Williams, G. 4. Lammert, i, K. Amongst those present were loss ov
Blair. S. Weilt. J. Ft. Gardiner, M. S. Sassoon, H. H. Taylor, M. P. Talati, Patel, A. E. Hall, R. M. V. R. de Sevas, E. D. Kutewall, J. H. N. Mods, M. J.
M. de Soares, A, L. Alves, E. A. Carvalho," J. F. Eca da Silva, J. M. P. 1. da Roza, A. D. Baretto, F. M. Alves. A. F. B. Silyo-Netto, R. Basto.
Alanda Remedios. A. G. da Rocha, J, D, traen, P. M. Graca, Frank Soares, A. Osmund, C. Osmand, J. M. E, Alves, M. F. Rocha, A, J. C, Rocha, A, 6'. Botelho, Souen, V. Bonsalvs. John Remedios, A. H. Rebeiro, J. M. Plage de Silva, V. P. V. Rebeiro, and "Captain Braga.
D.
dir
MIK, What Ling illo this huble Mtores aival with the gethsemane of aguneking Government; the authorities have sean who leave that Sanitee Board which it was the fate of Serbia and received reports, from leking that the that Labour Corps; he no b'ing sailor. Bumania to experience. A picture that Peking Glovernment has again sent La mán be cô b'ling soldier man he good ran: be luukse fighter that fierman devil entitled "The Danes of Jals 11th " (1911).consult Euk and to request him to take that Hing yan, ex Governor of Kwangsi, to long four year. I risk be life plentes when the Germans, "determined on war, further proïvedings, so an early conelu time, but he no catches invitation. Gay-besieged, the War Offer, clumpuring fersion of peace is expected. It is added
riment. They talker command be hostilities.
Another picture entitled that fau is being sent, also. in connee etch Sanitler Board awedal, but I tinkEnglhnd and Belgium," in which Eng he no have got. He velly ungly my s'pose fan is represented as saying to Martyred Canton
tin with the Civil Governorship" of he savvy my writee you so, fashion, but Belgium: Your suffering is mine and! masker. Yours, etc..
your fate is mine," vividly recalls the TRATENED ATTACK ON PEKTEN. reason which induced Great Britain to commander Lam Puik, of the 1s and Shanghai Banks, the British Tracing | Wreaths were sent by the Hongkong July 24th. 1910:
"draw the sword. The entry of America Squadron, and the Tuchun of Fukion, Mesars. Suzuki & Co. the Enioną, into the war is illustrated by the picture tappointed by the Military Governant Trading Co., the Overseas. Trading Co., entitled, "I swear to avenge your father's have decided to load the 1st Squadron Messrs. Lo & Lo, Mesars, Maxim & Co... death. There are many other represand a large army to Fukien to settle the Messrs. Wassiamull. Assomull & Co., BODY DISCOVERED IN KINESsentations of the various phases of the troubles, which "are increasing in that Messrs Goldring & Lyson, Mesars. Hugz,
war, bringing house the grùm meaning of proviner. the mailed fist."
La tends to dismiss the Karanjia & Co., Stail of Messrs. J. M, innon victims of German lust: they take up the Tuchunship of Extine J. M. da Rocha & Co., Messrs. The thousands of Fukieni Tuchun, Li How-ki, so that he da Rocha & Co., Compradore's Dept-i
AMAR.
MURDER OR SUICIDE?
PAIK
Tlas boty of an Indian gunner, Dela Singh, attached to the Hongkong-Singa pare Battalion, 8.0.A., was discovered by the Police in Kings Park. near. the Western nullah, on Wednesday evening
There were marks of violence on the Body, including a deep gush-on” the temple, and, the Police assure it to be case of suicide, hut, at present, no motive can be assigned for the crime nor has any clue lawn &ft tehind by the anurderer or
murderers.
Great consternation has prevailedi amongst the Indian troops garrisoned in the Colony for the deceased was very
pipular.
The beaty was removed to the Kowloon Mortuary, where a post mortem examins tion was lefd.
CEYLON'S WAR EFFORTS TRIBUTE TO A “GALLANT LITTLE NATION."
people driven from home and kindred the old men, women and children who were shain: the despair and the hitter anguish caused by the desolation of a once fair, landare all vividly depicted
A»we.com tunch of relief is afforded, by the humorous side of the war where the Allied soldiers meet in friendly an forener A spirit of amity" brenthes through the pictures and proves forcibly the unity which helped to win the war. The various aspects of women's activities in the war are also portrayed. specimens of Italian art.
There were also a number of charming
All the exhibits are for sale, including German Government on the anniversary a reproduction of the medal cast by the of the sinking of the Bixitanio; photy
members
without opposition. Lam has requested the Tuchun, Mok Wing-won, to give him regiments of the Canton forces for the attack on Fukien, and Mck has agreed to place to regiments at his disposal for
Carvalho & Con Mears. Windsor Bris.. Dr. Dorio. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Castro, Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Een da Silva, Mr. Edward Ezra, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur. Lopes, Eulalia F. Jorge, Elsa Ozorio, Mr.
In stari. Orders have been given to these. W Ramsey, Mr. and Mrs. Duarte 10 regiments to return to Canton at once, and Lan will start as soon as they have
arrived
THE SCARCITY OF RICE
A message from Shaklung states that. place a restriction on the exportation of owing to the local authorities" failure to
the other day. After explanations were rice. the merchants there went on strike
given, however, they resumed business yes- terday.
Kongmoon message state that, owing to
Sousa, Mr. P. M. N. da Silva, Mr. J. V. Savior, Mr. F. M. P. de Graca, Mr. and Mr. E Noronha, Mr. and Mrs. B. Basto. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Danenberge Mr. and Mrs. P. O, da. Roza, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Yvanovich, Mr. and Mrs. C.,
Carvalho, Mr. and Mrs. 4. M. Xavier de S. F. Basto, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. dr.
Leiria, Mr. A. F. B. Sila-Neto, Mr. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Beaumont Mrs.
R. E. Belilios, Mr. J. F. Grose, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Noronha, Mr., E. V. M. R. de Sousa, the Misses C. Tavares and M.
graphs of Allied Sovereigns and headers: the sourcity of rice, serious trouble Herker, Mr. C. Danenberg, Mr. and Mrs. and small budges with the Miseription:
belped the Allies for human rights.decurred there yesterday. A number of L d'Almada, Mr. and Mrs. J. M There is as a gold book of the Society the rite-shops were looted by the people, mada, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Gutters, of Blind Saldsers, in-whirl people are.
as they were alleged to have exported The little island of Ceylon has every
invited to write their names and became large quantities of rice to Macao. The arason to be proud of its war-effort. H.E. Brigadintieneral Sir Wittum Herremain open until the 28th Finsk, is to
trouble was settled by the police shortly The object of the exhibitin, which will afterwards. Manning. Governor, in a recent speech, aid it was a wonderful effort in men, who have been blinded in the war," "of assist the British and French soldiers money, and a keen desire to range the whom, it is estimated, there are over "island u ta' side of Right. Over 2,000
150,000.
and Haynes sold programmes
Tho Misers Moxun, Cardon, Robertson to the
zuen had joiord the Allied troops on the Western front, and nearly another 2,000 had served in Egypt; Mesupotamia and visitors, EastAffien The Ceylon Defence Force
and Crylon Volunteers-composed chiefly THE RARD LOT OF THE POOR
of Ceylonese, men and officers had played. ir most auccessful part in the defence of the Island, thus enabling the regular European and Indian regiments to pro ced to the theatre of war." His Excel. lency "pais a tribute to the young men who with very little persuasion and alvist unaided: answered the call when it caine, and conclud by saying that he W113 "proud to be entrusted with the guidance of such a gallant little nation."
THE SCARCITY OF RICE.
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At the Magistracy, yesterday, before Mr. R. E. Lindsell, a Chinese, girl was charged with hawking without a permit.
STOWAWAYS.
At the Magistracy, yesterday, before Mr. R. E. Lindsell, faur Chinese were charged with stowing away on board the Funk Sang, which arrived in port Tuesday from Bingapore.
Defendants protested that they had paid for their passages.
Mr. Lindsell; Where are your tickets then 5-Defendants: A member of the ervw told us it was unnecessary for us to purchase tickets.
-
Defendant's mother burst ont crying. Inspector Gordon said he believed what She stated that--rice, in Hongkong was getting very dear, and the poor people together with a quarter-master, who, ap- the defendants said. They had conspired could not afford to buy it. Consequently,parently, received 04 from them, the she made soine gruel and gave it to her actual fare being 806. When the chief daughter, who refused to drink it, and officer went round for the tickets he dis went out to hawk in the hope of ourning covered the four men hiding behind boats. a few cents for Ber meal.
Enquiries were made, and when the ship reached Hongkong the quarter-ranster was put under arrest. As soon as the
A WARRIOR-EDITOR. When Lieut. Colonel David Watson gave up his editorial chair in Quebec in
Mr. Lindael! fined defendant $3; 1919 to take his volunteer battalion to France he little dreamed that he would
Another Chinese, charged with trespass. remain until 1919, and that he would ing on Government property and damag ship reached the Kowloon Docks, however, return to his native enuntry as Major- tieneral Sir David Watson, K. C.B., withing trees, stated that he left his house ho disappeared, and it is presumed he retation second to none as a divi. becauan be could not bear to hear is jumped overboard. He left two months'
Tender. He has rendered great services to the Empire. Sir David fought children crying for rice. Be intended salary behind. valiantly and with great sucess at Ypres selling the damaged branches in order to
and Vimy, and he also led the famous obtain money to purchase rice. Brussels ball last January-the replica of the great Waterlon ball of 1815,
Mr. Liudsel fined defendant $1.
Mr. Lindsell remarked that the men ought to have known they were committing an illegal ́act and fined them $20 each.
Mr. L. G. Rebairn, Mr. A. 1), Haretta, Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Jorge, Mr. and Mrs. F. Danenberg, Mr. and Mrs. J. Cardore, Miss E. M. Alven, Mr. A. L. Alves, Mr. and Mrs. F. X. d'Almads, Leo, „Beppo, and Gloria," Mr. M. A. Figuerado; Mr. V. Yvanovich, "Millie," Mr. and Mrs. Montalto de Jesus, Mr. A. E: Hall, Capt. Young, Mr. A. J. M. Gofes, "Mr. "and" "Mr. P. W. Goldring, Mr. and Mrs. F'I. de, Figuerado, Mr. A. F. J. Soares, Mr. Alves, Mr. M. A. Razack, Mr. F. M. George E. Osmund, Mr. and Mrs. J. MI
Graca, Mr. J. A. de. Graca," Mr. and Mrs. Remedios, "May'sie," Mr. Hyrduan de
Mrs. Pedro Botelho, Miss Edith Carvalho, E. Danenberg, Mr. J. de Britto, Mr. and Mr. F. X. d'Almada Romedios. "Zita. Misa Hilda Jorge, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Baptista, Mr. and Mrs. V. F. Y. Rebeiro, Mr. F. da Silva, Mr. M. F. da Rocha, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. de B. da Silva, and athers.
TRESPASSING.
Chinese were charged with trespassing at At the Magistracy, yesterday, two Nu. 2, Sea View Terrace, Quarry bay, the residential quarters of the European staff of the Taikoo Sugar Refinery.
Defendants stated that they were asked by an elder brother, who was employed as "boy," to assist him in arranging the
turniture of one of the houses,
with the siternative of seven days' "im
Mr. Lindsell Gined euch defendant 3,
Prisonment.
IM
Two other Chinese, charged with # similar offence at No. 2. Jons House, stated mises that the cook invited them to the pre
Mr. Lindsell Gred cach defendant $3.
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