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PEKING NOTES.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
THE SNOW.
PEKING, January 31st.
The annual distribution of prizes, to the students of the Belilios Public School
Peking and vicinity might very well took place yesterday, morning, Lady beautiful snow." For weeks it has been poctise over "The mow, the mow, the Nees Davies performing the ceremony anticipated, but was delayed until yester B.E thi Governor absent owing to indisposition. Proceed risen, all because there has been no fall was unavoidably day. Pessimism has prevailed, prices have ings commenced with a bright little enter of snow to fertilise the earth. tainment, provided by the pupils," after tunately, the strain was eased yesterday
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CURRENCY IN CHINA. VIOLENT FLUCTUATIONS `IN
EXCHANGE.
**THE CHRONICLES OF THE DIE-HARDS." COLONEL JOHN WARD ON HIS REGIMENT'S EXPERIENCES.
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rapas of the Chronicles of the Die- The following are the opening para- Hards" by Colonel John Ward, C.B in the London Daily Telegraph:— OMG, MP, which are being published
The 25th. Battalion of the Middlesex
which Miss Clark, the Principal, read the although the fall was slight, but there is taid weight of silver, and the Mex. dollar Regiment had already such travels and
(BY A CORRESPONDENT FROM CHINA.]
recent months shows some remarkable A study of the currency in China in fluctuations in exchange, which obviously must be very bad for trade. There is always a certain amount of confusion concerning units, namely, the thel, which is a cer currency in China. because there are two the prospect of more to come. So far as The difficulty of giving any exact figures Peking and neighbourhood are concerned,
remarkable experiences to its credit that the prospect is immeasurably improved."
concerning values is that the tael and it was in quite a matter-of-fact way I 1HE RESTORATION OF KIAOCHA CI.
the dollar are not stable all over the answered a summons from Headquarters. Japan has overtured China that she is country. the Head Mistress... Miss Clark: The willing to negotiate regarding the restora is rather over is in value, and has 197, and was instructed to hold myself At present the Hongkong dollar at Hongkong one morning in November, School was open on 101 days during 1919, tion of Kiádchao, but China has not actually exceeded that of the gold Amand my battalion in readiness to procced and the average daily attendance was replied, nor is there any likelihood of an rican dollar, although it was always to a dest thation unknown. Further con- 404, an increase of 13 on 1018, which immediate answer being returned because supposed to be about half in value. To ferences between the heads of departments was itself a record. I goes without 883 not a single minister cares to assume the go back, we find that until 1953 the value "ader the presidency of G.O.b. Major
annual report. At the conclusion of the ceremony, Lady Rees-Davies was presented with a bouquet by two little girla.
THE REPORT.
The following report was presented by
Alter "that
destination of the battalion was to be a General F. Ventris proved that the very cold, climate. A private resident at simply neked me what date I expected to tio that day at the Hongkong Club
leave for Vladivostock.
ing that we still miss Mrs. Tutcher greatly, and very highly appreciate her responsibility, as a matter of fact, all are of the dollar in China varied from 49. cccasional visits to the School. I, person-
dodging it. The Government reserved 20 to -la, 10d., but from 1853 until 1837, ally, am most grateful for the wise advice decision until Lu Tseng-hsiang's arrival, it was as high as 7s. ad. and help that is readily given whenever, never a healthy individual, is very came the great decrease in value, which rick to and that after his strenuous was as low as is. 6d. in 1903. And now There have been more, changes than failure at Paris, be is to be asked to settle we have a 58 dollar, and there seems no sual in the staff, chiefly owing to what fracas and the Shantung issue. Little 7% od ngain than there is that it will War Office at home cancelling all orders auch difficult questions as the Foochow more certainty that it will not reach pleted when orders were received from The preparations were practically com paa-only call an "epidemic of matri- wonder, then, that he should develop not fall to 18. 6d. within four or five relating to the proposed expedition, so mony" No less than Ave of the mistresses neuralgia, or any other convenient aileare
For the amazing thing about
I ask for it..
have been married during the year three ment Two weeks' leave of absencs basaltogether unexpected. In this conace home quietly to wait the end of the war.
leaving in consequence; Mrs. Lambert (Miss Parkes) and Mrs Galazzi (Miss Bancroft) are especially missed.
Mias Shin Tak Hing left to take up work in The Chinese Y.M.C.A., and Miss Barretto was invalided out of the Service in De- jcember; I regret to "say that she died in mously against: recognition of the over and consider whether I should purchase mind to do something. After a great deal
January. In October Miss Ritchie and Mr. Garrod joined the Staff; they teach in the Upper School.
these violent fucuations is that they are we again settled down in our Far Eastern been granted him. Meanwhile, it is in- tion I may quote the remark of a bullion Things remained in this condition until teresting to know that the President and broker, who said: "What is the good startled with an order for half of my Jane, 1018, when we were suddenly opening of negotiations with Japan. In what the exchange would be to-morrow me at Hongkong. This seemed to suggest the Premier are both opposed to the of asking me about exchange in a month's battalion stationed at Singapore to ens this, of course, they are supported by I would immediately make certain con- that the truly wonderful thing called tinct. If I was absolutely certain of bark on the first ship available and join public opinion which seems to be unani tracts, book my passage back to England, Allied diplomacy had at last tande up its
tures from Japan.
"It goes without saying that the question has been much canvassed in the capital.
a country estate in Yorkshire or in of bustie we embarked on the Png Suic Gloucester."
te what were called B-onery," and on a Saturday in July, 1918. quipped for that duty but since we It should be remembered that ay mer
more recently joined;" she teaches in the The general opinion seems to be that the as is 7d., although some transactions arrived at Hongkong Headquarters bad
Mrs. Upadell bas
mornings only.
Two new rooms for the use of the Stad have been built at the eastern end of the old building: these supply a long-felt want.
communication from the Tokyo Govern acknowledgent, the contention being that ment merits no more than & formal
if Japan wishes to hand over Kiaochad without attaching any conditions to this
With regard to examinations, 18 girls act of grace there is no occasion for dis-began the extraordinary rise which has the country in which we were to operato
Classes.
CAUSE OF THE RISE,
Nobody quite knew what effect the war 11 the change had fallen as low would have, but it is worth noting that
were done at 18, Bd. Before the war
called in most of oar war material to re-
beer considerable, fuctuations between gathered as to the nature of the duty we ended the dollar in Hongkong bad reach-Bienish the dwindling supplies of this ed the value of 38. 9d., but there had pire. Very little information could be most distant outpost of the British Em- 1915 and 1918. After the Armistice the might expect to be called upon to per- dollar fell, and it went down 38. Then farm.
The ignorance of the Staff as to sat for the Senior Local in July: 12 cussion. All that is necessary, is that the kong and somewhere, up to 58 4d in material with which I was fitted was orito culminated in a dollar above 5s, ic, Hong was simply sublime, and most of the passed, one, Yuen Kwai Sun, with Hon-occupying troops move out on a given Shanghai. ours, the only girl to be thus distinguish date and their successors move in an was
useless for my purpose.. ed; she also gained a long-ovated Dis done in Flensberg.
Those things which had been collected on the first notice tinction in English.
This, of course in for the rapid rise in the dollar and in and the difficulty of securing others at It is generally believed that the reason of movement in 1017 had been dispersed, In December 3 valves an abnegation of Japanese, claims silver generally is due to the fact that short notice was quite insurmountable. girls entered for the Junior Local, and in Shantung, which is certainly not con- all passed. 16 girls sat for the Oxford templated in Tokyo."
the Chinese are hoarding silver. There for our reception, as we were the first con- Elaborate preparations had been made is one aspect of the question which tingest of Allied troops to arrive at Preliminary in July, and fourteen passed. Student opinion notwithstanding, it aible way of accounting for some of the were to act as our escort from the light- appeals to the writer as being a very fea Vladivostock. Two Japanese destrovers Apart from the examination Classes, must be obvious that, the matter cannot shortage. Rouble notes circulate a great house outside, but they were so bust churt- the School was examined throughout in be treated in this manner. Whatever dent in the Far East, and before the re June and December: the Head Mistress course be taken, there must be discussions, volution in China in 1911 banknotes were sibilities that they forgo all about us
ing the whole coastline for future pos examined in all English subjects, the if not negotiations.
becoming more and more acceptable to until we had arrived near the inner har Senior Vernacular Mistress in Chinese
China is relying the Chinese. Unfortunately, provincial bour, when they calmly asked for our Weekly examinations were held in all upon the League of Nations to right the Governments in China have issued large name and busincas. Early next morning, Technical Institute Women Teachers that she cannot be held blameworthy.rouble notes are worth it is impossible to Allied natious gaily decorated for the Ning past pupils entered for the wrong done by the Peace Conference. For quantities of notes which have been ra August 3rd, they remembered their deemed at heavy discounts. What the order and escorted us to our station at Examination, and all passed, two with But patience must be exercised. Reversal state, but it is quite likely that those
wharf, and passed the warships of the Distinction. In the corresponding of Peace Conference awards will not be Chinese who were willing to negotiate with band and a guard of honour from Vernacular Teachers' Classes, five entered undertaken lightis nor readily, and, it notes in the old days now require hard his Majesty's ship Suffolk, with Comme occasion. A battalion of Czech troops and three parsed.
A Laundry Class has been re-introduced justice is developed to the extent of affirm in business, and there can be no doubt British Consul, this Winter: the girls do all the working that China's claims must be respected that the effect of the revolution in China Zemstrove Frava, and Russian and Allied Mr. Hodgson, the themselves, and show considerable sal; Uther issues of world importance are in some of the work is on exhibition in the volved, which mean that
and the revolution in Russia bas been to officials assembled on the quay to receive School to-day
an apparent injustice to Chian may be permitted for
destroy confidence in the Far East. This us. As I descended We held our Peace Celebration on Sep- period rather than that the world should
19 most serious problem, and one that Czech band struck
the gangway the tember 26th. we have no hall in which be dragged into another war. Such con demands immediate attention by those Anthem, and a P.D. of the Suffolk un- up the National to have a feast, so a Cinema Matinee was siderations do not, of course justify the who wish to restore order out of this furled the Union Jack, while the armed decided upon. This was given at the perpetuation of a wrong, but they palliate world of chaos. Whether the beat solu- forces came to the present, and others Victoria Theatre," by the kindness of the Proprietor; the afternoon was a most Powers not to rouse any more trouble control over the finances of China by ion at once disembarked, and led by the
to some extent the inclination of the tion is immediately to establish foreign immensely impressive scene.
sninted. Quite a pretty, interesting, and enjoyable one, tea being served in the until they have dealt with other problems means of loans for the introduction of the Czech band and our splendid sailors from The batta- which seem to them to call for more in gold standard, only experts can deter the Suffolk, marched through the town in need: they maintain a cot at the While it is true that President, Premier help suspecting the banks in this matter site the Czech beadgnarters, where parties.
These girls are always glad to help those,ediate consideration.
"ming But somehow or other one cannot and huge crowds to a saluting point oppos Nethersole Hospital, and support a child and people are at present opposed to the of keeping China & silver country, for, of Czech, Cocsacic, Hus at the C.M.S. Orphanage; the sum of opening of negotiations with Japan, the of course, they reap a rich harvest from ese, American, and Russian sailors were 81,150 was collected for the M. Cl. I more practical-minded in Government all of these exchange fluctuations and drawn up, all of whom, except the Hussian troops, Japan think we may claim, Kindness in an circles realise that there must be negotia transnations. The ordinary trader does Japanese, came to the present as other's trouble AXA tradition of the on, no matter how unpopular the School
ceeding may be. Some face-saving device not like gambling in any shape or form, passed Commodora Payne took the Our thanks are due to the subscribers
will be discovered, and after a fair in- although he is ready for advenvare. There salute for the Allied commanders who to the Prize Fund, for by their help we terval communication will be opened. is a very great difference between the were present. have been able to get these books.
But it will doubtless involve the down-two things, and the sooner the gambling Finally, I should like to express my the Anfu party will have an opportunity better for the trade in the Far East-
fall of the present Government. thanks to the Staff:
Then element in exchange is counteracted the The year 1919, though uneventful, has not been without to increase the detestation in which it is The Times Trade Supplement. difficulties; but through all I have had held by the liberal elements of the coun- loyal work and help from every member of the Staff. It is with pride that I echo Mrs. Tuteber's words of last year: "I would back my Staff against any other in the Department,"
interval..
PRIZE LIST.
may be years before a universal sense ntcash. It is the old story of confidence dore Payne, R.N.President of the
INTERNAL PEACE.
D20-
country-can yet be reported. Mr. Wang No progress in the unification of the I-tang is still in Shanghai, giving dinners and entertaining, without having got any closer to the South. It does seem remark
LORD DUNSANY'S PLAYS.
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CANTON NEWS.
February 10th. MILITARY EXPEDITION TO HUMÀN.
In connection with the proposed mili→ Dunsany plays, to be produced by the the Chief Administrative Director to the tary expedition which Bhum: Chun-huen, To complete the novelty of the two students of the University Union, there Military Government, has decided to send The following were among the Prizeable that while the students and chambers derful settings and costumes such as have will be the additional attraction of won- winners,
GOVERNMENT SCULESHIPS-Class 3 Aida of which the authorities have to take Colony Some startlingly weird lighting advanced guard and the right and left-
of commerce can rause a public opinion rarely been ventured on befaze in the Lam Bu, and Ma Chai, will tend the to Hunen, it is stated that Li Kan-yuen, Shut Hing; Class 50 Elsa Batalha, Class internal pesca. Rose; Class 4 Boatrice Lam Cisam da Ngotice they cannot enforce a demand for effects will be shown especially in to Ying Class 6n Yong Po Yick 5s infanta Anna Thomas; Class Ga Wong LOAN PROSPECTS:
1.
The
Gods of the Mountain, which opens with wings respectively and Shum himself growing out of darkness and fading Sham proposes to establish his head. a mysterious vision of Mount Marma will be in command of the expedition. away. This alone promises to be one of quarters at Shiukwan. witnessed on the local stage. the most beautiful stage scenes
Another report
February 18th, at 5.30 p.m.
ever mentions that Shum has a'ready left for Shiukwan, and that he has telegraphed A matinee will be given on Wednesday, to Chang Shi-chiu, his representative at the Shanghai conference, to return to Canton immediately.
"TORZIGN MERCHANTS AND THE STAMP DUTY.
Owing to the action of the police in
CLABS 1: Ynen Kwal Sun, Senior Local While the Powers are agreed that a Certificate (Honours) and Prize, English loan should be made to China without Frize, let, Prize; Wong" Po Kwai Senior Prejuduce to the Consortium plans, there Local Certificate and Prixo, 2nd. Prize; Lney seems to bo, some difficulty with regard to Thomas Senior Local Certificate and Prize, supervision of the expenditure of the 3rd Prize; Cheung Yuk King, La that there should be such supervision, but money. Britain and America take the view Figueiredo, Lu Choi Ying, "Anna Lyen, Eanice Samy, Tam Lai Shoung, Wong San Japan contends that this constitutes an Tsan, Hilda Xavier, Olivia Xavier, Senior inferterence in the domestic affairs of the aTUDENTS' PROCESSION, Lacal Certificates and prizes...
CLASS 2-Ethelyn Chenalley Junior Local Protests with chivalrous punctiliousness. ber of 10,000 or 12,000 paraded the streets complied with the regulations of the country, against which practice Japan. This afternoon the students to the num-the case of a British 5rm which had not Certificate and Prize, lat. Prize; Annabelle Meanwhile China is anxiously awaiting demonstrating with a view to the em stamp duty, in issuing receipts for billa, Wong Junior Local Certificate and Prize the five million sterling Promised and phasis of three points, namely, that there the British Consul-General has lodged a 2nd Prize; Bernice. Chemalloy and Kwan therwise there may be awkward consecerning the retrocession of Kisochao, that tions are not applicable to foreign mer- Wat Fong Junior Local, Certificate and
which she must have by February 16th., Prise, 3rd Prizes; Lybin Van Price.
shall be no negotiations with Japan con protest on the ground that such regu'n Japon is now supporting the British and that Yang I shall be settled, and chants, and has ankod that the fine bo
the Foochow affair
wound up at the Waichaiopu, into which that General Luk Wing-ting, acting upon Ticntain, shall be punished for his treat- GENERAL LUK
the chief of police in refunded without delay. ment of studente in that port they throw all the banners which they the order of the Peking Government, has Heports from a reliable source state
doctor in his motor car and inflicted in ordered by the Peking Government to incident occurred. Several processionista trol of the affairs in Kwangtung and had been carrying One unfortunate recently decided to take up the sole con
inries, happily, not of a serious nature restore peace in Hunan and disband, the General Luk has, also, been It is doubly unfortunate inasmuch as pre People's Army and other unauthorised vious demonstrations had been charac military organisations which have sprung terised with a pleasing restraint.
into existence.
quences.****
CLASS 3:-Wei Kam Lun Oxford Pre- liminary Certificate and Prize, lat. Primerican attitude. ED.] Long Kwai Fong Oxford Preliminary Cer- PERING. NOTES. tilicate and Prize, 2ad. Prize; Lai Po Chuen Peking notes rose to it this week but Oxford Preliminary Certificate and Prize, have again declined, the reason for the fall Julia Gutierre, Jau
Chelly Fiqueiredo, Chuen, Greta Mooney, Ellalino Osmund, the other day, thus flooding the market being that some 800,000 dollars of these Mercedes Rosario, Beatrice dos Santos, with them and increasing the demand for Prepare Xavier Oxford silver. It is expected, that the Preliminary Certificates and Prizes,
recover again after China Year.
(Continued at foot of next column.)
They
Brd. Prize; Ivy Chen Ying, Ji Ying notes were paid to the Manchu pensioners were foolish enough to attack a Japanese Kwangsi.
A number of prizes for English and for Chinese ware also distributed.