CORRESPONDENCE.
A SHORT-SIGHTED POLICY. India sigter or ** THE HONGKONG
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correspondent's remark "under the tabox" heading projenta atas identival ones which † interdeck sending your turday,
Will you hit the mod again until
you drive it hom b'aying "ming the thughness of the wood you are driving into?
There is another aspect of the wishjeet hot touched upon bege your adorétte, and that is the necessity for inforoving the main rast to west arteriis of traffic and the provision of subsidiary roads, without which bariding developmetit cannot take place it is throttled. Property is one less näkiss one can get it. Tam, Yeurs faithfully
AN ARCHITECTU Hagkong, September 18th, 1919,
CANFON NEWS,
September 19th,
À RON GOVERNMENT PROPOSED:
In eunsequence to the situktion --meither. peace aus war between North and South -the question of the formation of a rat Government in Curton has been revived
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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 1919.
THE PIRACY THAT DID NOT TAKE PLACE.
A TRICK WHICH FAILED...
How three metr
une of them the care taker of the Asiatic Petroleum Co's oil luck at Lachikok atṛempted to rob the Googany of three electric, Tans and oil df rope, by spreading"s false report tluat a piracy had been committed, was resikot the Magistracy, yesterday, when the two were charged with the larceny of the articles mentioned,
OPIUM SMUGGLING. ONE DEFENDANT GRANTED BAIE IN $15,00
HONGKONG DEFENCE CORPS. ADMINSTRATIVE ORDERS BY MAJHE J. R. ARMSTRONG, VID, ACTING ADMINIS- TRATIVE" COMANDANT
W
espite the endeavoury of the Police, the smuggling of opiurp continues on a very extensive scale. On Thursday, for Nu instance, Revenue Officers sized 150 lbs of opium, valued at 82.316, and so els of non-Government opium..
The 139 be. of opium were discovered artfully concealed under the mattress of a bed in a house in Wellington Street. The tenant of the premises, a ME. D. J. Lewis prosented on behalf about 10 years of age, was arrested and man of the Asiatic Petroleum Co., and Mr-brought before Mr. E. E. Lindsell, at
the Magistracy, yesterday.
6. H. Lyvon defended the third defeg unt the sailing-master of a junk,
The case was remanded, bail being axed at $13,000.
AN EMPHATIC DEFENDANT
unlawful possession of eight taels of A Chinese was charged with being in
epium.
The wife of the licence of a junk stated that when the vessel was about to praced to Canton with rarge of coul defendant, who was the sailing master, for the Canton Electric Co. the thir:
was visited by the first and second da fendants. After certaining that the When the charge was explained to the bosit was leaving, the men said they woman, he raced the interpreter for making -ed a rope to be taken to Canton. Witness an inaccurate statement. Ten thels of
asked them for a pass from the Importsopiam," said the than, not eight." and Exports Ofice, and was shown a Mr. Lindsell southed the defendant's piece of paper. Soy being able to read, | ruffled feelings by explaining that it did sue thouging it was all right and asked | fot matter, as the Government would be Clár men for 80 as Freight, enarge. Later getting the opium. The man was ordered in the day the rupt was brought on board | to pay a hue of $900ver go to gaul for and put into the hold, where she also six months.
by the M., and the representatives of nered three eletric fans. She asked the third defendant Whose taus they
varion namiss.
It is suggested that the first steps in tinere, and be replied that "the other two direction is to withdraw, the order formen had entrusted chear to him.
Degotiating peace with the Peking Gosert") ment, and to recall the Southern prace envoys. The wernuth step is to declare war on the Peking forernment on the ground that it is implacable. The third step is
The
to form a real Government in Canton for all the South-West provinces. M. D's. are inviting all the lenders in these provinces to give their opinions, on the watter that a decision may be taken in accordance with the will of the majority
PK. AN'S RESIGNATION.
went
WITH WHICH TO PAY A EINE]
OF $600.
No.
STRENGTH.
7 Pte. A W. Miller." (3. isparutted to resign on leaving the Colony, dated September 5th.)
1019.
96 Spr. F. J. Rowe, Engineer Co., is.permitted to resign, on leaving the Colony, dated September th 1910.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE,
Members of the Corps way in future, except when they have been detailed for duty, proceed to Canton, Maeno and West River ports for a period not exceeding seven days without obtaining leave of absence but, before departure, they must notify their unit Commanders in writing) who, in turn, will notify the Ad- jutant Leave of absence to othur places than the above, neust be ob tained as before. UNDERS FOR ENGINEER COMPANY. BY CAPTAIN R. HALL.
1. INSTRUCTIONAL GLYSES.
↓
Recruits will parade for D.EL. instrue
tion under RE, instructors Belchers at p... on Wednesday, September 171 The classy are obligatory for all who have not passed for the "Proficient
am rating.
Officer on duty; Lieut. W. Brown, Those who wish to attend clues for
higher ratings should send in thele, names early to the NQ:MS., En-1 gineer Co., H. KLEC, Headquarters, EXAMINATIONS FOR PROFICIENT **
QUALIFICATION..
An amusing conversation took place in The Court, yesterday, when a Chinese was charged with the unlawful, possession of
2 tacks of opium,
A. Uhinese constable' stated that
kok, and arrested the first and second de oh board' the Bearing, gang off Laich:
tendants, who were watchmen. Later the opium concealed round his waist.. the day, he went with the first defendant
to the junk, as he had been informed that
the third defendam and a aumber of other, men had tacked the launch and stolen the fans. the found the fans con- waled under a blanket, and the rope covered by a piece of uld cloth,
A constable stated that, the man Bad
Defendant plended that it did, not mat ter how he carried the opium.
Mr. Lindsell: Why did you carry it round your waist?
Defendant: à man engaged me to carry the opinar. The asked me to conceal it round my waist, promising me 23. He
The first defendant stated that it was told me that if the Police arrested me a pase of mistaken identity.
he would procure my freedom.
Mr. Lindsel: # you say that she was mistaken" how did you manage to take
Mr. Lindselt: 2600 or three months. Defendant: have no money to pay
Dr. Sun Yat-sen has telegraphed, again. to his co-Directory of the Military Chay ernment stating that be has made up his the castable to the junk to find the miss the fine. The man promised me $3, but
'mind to resign as from August 7th and Yequesting that his name shall not attached to the statements made by the Military Government in future.
RECLAMATION NEAR MACAO.
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ng articles 3
Dépidant: 1 searched at the junks od sampats and neitientally discovered the stolen articles lying in that particular junk.
How can I pay he only paid me $1. the fine if i am not allowed an oppor unity of finding this man and getting the 82 --
Mr. Lindsell: That won't go very far in paying the fine.
The second defendant stated that he was on duty on the launch and noticed . Defendant (triulaphantly): But, you Home men lower the rope into a sampan (sec, I. can sell my ricksha. (Laughter who was in the sampan, asked him to was taken away, protesting)."
First defendant.in Court during which the defendant was
keep silent about the matter, otherwise ho would not get any money.
wing to the reclamation of the sea- shore at Chingcbow near Macao by order of the Macao authorities, the Canton authorities have pirotested that the place and then sail away? is in Chinese territory. The work, they ay, must be suspendid immediately as it is contrary to the treaty between the two lations. Another inesange states that the work is proceeding apace, as the tractor has to complete it in December. THE GUNBOAT "
Hearing that the Peking Government has sent delegates to take over the gun- boat 'n Man, which is detained in Hai- phong. the Military Government has pro- posed to request the French Consal in stop delivery, na the vessel really, belongs
the Canton Government.
PO 314N."
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3r. Lindwell sentenced the first two defendants to four months' hard labour each, and remanded the case against the third.
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BRUTAL MURDER IN "KOWLOON.
INDIAN SOLDIER CLUBBED TO
DEATH.
COMRADE ARRESTED.
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WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE CHINESE DETECTIVE. FORCE? SEVEN MEMBERS CHARGED
WITHIN TWO MONTHS.
During the
few weeks four pisc Chinese members of the local Detective" Turce have been "ronvicted of various offences. In addition, a h awaiting trial for murder, a sixth has escaped the clutches of the law after shooting an India con MISHAP TO THE · CHANGSHA.”,
A brutal murder took place in the stable; and yesterday a seventh was pri Hongkong-Singapore Battalion Barracks, rested on charges of (i) demanding $100 A bolt got loose in the steering gear, Kowloon on September 5th., an Indian by menaces and (ii) misconduct as and we stuck in the mod, that's all," said soldier Sucha Singh, being clubbed to police officer. En officer of board the s*. Chongshedeath with an iron bar. (Messrs. Butterfield and Swire, agents!!
it is alleged that the defendant went to a reporter of the Daily Press, yester. formally charged before Mr., R. E. Lindboard the fien Shing and searched day evening, when he went on board the sell, at the Magistraey, yesterday, with anger Inggage, contrary to general Vessel to obtain, sue particulars of the the commission of the crime.
orders issued by the Captain-Buperinten- nishap wich occurred to her on the
When the charge was explained, prisundent of Police, that no Chinese policeman voyage from Sydney to Hongkong.
er stated he understood it but he denied should conduct a search without report. From a passenger our reporter obtain tude was one of indifference.
that he was guilty.
The prisoner's atti-ing first to 4 European officer. He "ed a few more particulars of the incident,
examined the luggage of two Chinese which was neither so thrilling nor so deceased and the accused used to sleep demanded 3100. The non complained to Inspector Gordon stated that both the members of the crew of the vessel, and exciting as rumour had first suggested.
in the same room, their beds being The Chengshe left Sydney on August alleged to have armed himself with an
jacent to each other. The accused was the captain of the vesel, who informed ith, and reached Cairns, a full sea- iroa bar and, clubbed his comrade to
Jaspector Gordon. port-in Queensland, according to schedule anyo
death, though there was no evidence that The defendant was charged before Mr. time. She loaded some cargo at Cairns, the deceased striking R E. Lindsell, at the Magistracy, yes
the hand "The
sound of turday. moving fat and a scuffle woke up an
Bahadar Singh,, another soldier, was
Anyone
on
Mr. A. E. Hall, appearing for defend-
and was leaving the barbour when some other soldier, sleeping in a bed further ant, asked for a remand on small bail. defect occurred in the steering gear standing by
and this man noticed the accused, Air. Bindsel said "thos bail must be Cairns harbour is shallow, and the bur in
by deceased's bed with an iron His
$1,000. authorities have, dredged
The man walked up to a channel 130 the spot and tried to reuse the deceased, He suggested 500, stating that the men Mr. Hall considered the sum excessive Accused then walked across the room to but failed. H then raised an alarm. would not run away.
Mr. Lindsell stated that the maximum
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a window and threw away the iron ber,sentence, if the charge were proved, would There was no apparent motive for the bail was granted in $750. which was picked up next morning.he six months imprisonment. Eventually deed, although it was rumoured that the prisoner and deceased had a fight the pre
vious afternoon.
The case was remanded till September
feet wide for steamers. The vessel, being but of control, was carried by the tide and grounded in the mad in one of the undredged portions of the harbour,
There was no danger whatever, and the passengers took their enforced stay amid dreary surroundings in a philosophicu! | 23rd. manner. As it was not, considered pos sible to tow the vessel out by Lugs owing to the fact that she was carrying 300 tons of cargo, mbotly. dour, a number...of -lighterewere signalled for and the greater portion of the cargo was unloaded, into theto, Thus lightened, the vessel was towed to the wharf, where the cargo was "replaced. The vessel was on the mud for day and a half, and the mishap caused a delay of just a little over two days. She arrived in Hongkong yesterday after-
nood.
WANTED.
(1.)-Tenders for lighting King's Park Reage at night to enable members of the Hongkong Defence Corps tobre 16 rounds per man after 5
HONG KONG POLICE RESERVE.
ORDENS ISSUED BY MR. J, W. FRANKS," D.E.P. (RESERVE)
comm
COMMAND.
McJW-Frank D:8:P (B.) TORNDON Command of the Police Reserve as from this date.
ARMS.
following is an extrae, froin-Ordezk by Col. J. R. Yuung, Chief Engine er, Forces in China, dated Sept. Sb., 1910:
The cementioned sabers of the Engine Co. H.K. DC.. having obtained the Proficient Quali Sention as Eletricians, will be granted Engineer Pay at 1/- per diem from the dates stated :-
No. 30. Spr. W. B. Hind from July
rd., 1919, inclusive,
No. su Spr. C. A. Ribeiro, from Ar
20th, 1919, inclusive.
No. 986 Spr. A. B. Marshall, from Ang
zoch, 1915, inclusive.
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ORDERS FOR INFANTRY BATTALION.
ANNUAL MUSKETRY COURSE. N.C.Os. and men who wish to re their Mugketry Course At the Peak Range in the early morning instead of at Kings Park Range in the afternoon are requested to sand their names to the Adjutant.
COMPANY.
Tuesday, September isth. :--
6.00p.m. Nos, 1, 2, 3 and 4 stoca
(N.C.Os and men who have nut fired, those Practices) at King's Park Range. Annual Musketry Course, Part. 1. Practice 4 and Part 9. Practices, 5, 6, 7 and 12 Dress, dril, order with pouches. Friday, September 10th,
5.00 p.m. Nos 1. 2. and Platoons (N.C.Os. and men who have us Sred these Practices) al King's. Park Range Annual Musketry Course, Part, Practices 8, 9, 10 Lac 1. Dres, drill order with pouches
Sunday, September 21st.: 4-
5.30 am. No, 1 Patoon at King's Park",
Range Annual Musketry Course. Part 2. Practice, 5, 6, and 19 Dress, drill urter with pouches.
MOUNTED 'SELTION,
day, September 19th: 5:00 pm, at King's Park Range. Annum Musketry Course. Part 1, Practice
4 and Part 2, Practices 5 C, 7 and 12. Dress, deill order with pouches, Friday, September 19th.:-
5.00 p.m. as King', Park Range. Annual Musketry Coume, Part 2, Practices . 9, 10 and 11. Dress, drill order with pouches.
SIGNALLING SECTION. Tuesday, September 16th. :-
5.00 D.i. L King Park Hunge
(N.CO. ane nien, who have not, fred these Practices) Actual Musketry Course Part 1. Practices 4 and Part . Practices 2, 6, 7 and * Dress, drill order with pouchess, Friday, September 10th.. --
5.00
D.Wi at King's Park Range) (N,C.O. and men who have not Ered these Practices) Annual Musketry Course, Part 2, Practices 8, 9, 10 and 11. Dress, drill order with pouches.
"COMPANY, N.C.Os. and men will return their arms and anunition to Store, but those who wish to retain their arms for practice may do so with the per- mission of their unit Commander. ORDERS FOR CADET COMPANY BY LIKUT. A. O. DRAWN.
STRENGTH.
Cades W. Winterbottom is permitted s resign, on leaving the Colony, with effect from September 1st., 1919.
PARADE-BATHING.
Launch will leave Blake Pier on Wednes
day, the 17th. inst, at 5 p.m. and
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call at Kowloon 10 minutes later,
ANNUAL SWIMMING SPORTS. These will take place in the Y.R.C. bath (by kind permission), on Saturday, October 4th, at 3.30 p.m. Intend ing competitors may obtain fatl particulars from any of the follow- ing: Bergta Frost, Duncan and Taylor, Corpis, Jack and Martia OC. would welcome small subscrip
and Len. Corpl. Lyon. Entries close on Wednesday, 24th inst tions to the Prize Fund from par ents of the Cadets.
(2.)fenders for the supply of 1,000,000 Outstanding rifles and ammunition should. The
bottle of Phosferine to enable members of the H.K.D.C. to staad the strain of firing 46 rounds at
obe time.
To be sent to B.F., care of Hongkong
Daily Press.
be returned to the Musketry Ip.j spector through the Store Bergeant between B .m. and 12 noon or 2 aid 4p.m: (Saturday and Sun- day excepted).
J. W. FRANES, 'D.S.F. (R.).
G. E. STEWART, Capt.,
Adjutant, H.K.D.C. Hongkong, September 12th., 1919.
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