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CABLES.
MR.
LATEST CABLES.
[THROUGH HAUTBE'S AGENCY.)
AT WASHINGTON.
WILSON AND THE FOUR-
POWER PACT,
WASHINGTON, January 18th.
It is reliably stated that the fate of the Four-Power Pacific Pact may be decided by ax-President Wilson who has hitherto, since, his retirement, refrained from interference with politics. Appar
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EHR HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY .DTH. 1919.
BRITAIN AND FRANCE,
PREMIERS EXOHANGE CORDIAL
GREETING.
BRITISH CONSULAR SERVICE. CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE PLEAD
FOR IMPROVEMENT..
LONDON, January 17th.
SHANGHAI GOLFERS
ENTERTAINED. INTERPORT DINNER LAST NIGHT. LONDON, January 19th.
The Shanghai team wore entertained, M. Poincare and Mr. Lloyd Georgs of Commerce of Great Britain, passed a
A moeting of the Associated Chambers after yesterday's match at the Hong exchanged cordial telegrams on the occa resolution urging the Government further kong Hotel last night, when the chair to improve the British Consular Service was taken by the Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen, sion of the Corination of the new Paris in order to facilitate British trade President of the Royal Hongkong Golf Ministry, M. Poincare declaring that
Sir George Renwick, M.P., moving the Club (the hosts). France will hasten to resume, in the most resolution, declared that Britain was After an excellent dinner, the toast of cordial spirit, the examination of Anglo.ing export trade because the Consular"The King" having been honoured.
Service was inadequate, underpaid, and understaffed.
Freach questions firmly hoping that by mutual confidence they will succeed in solving the questions in the best interests of the two countries. Mr. Lloyd George replied: The British regard the safety of France from German nggression, the maintenance of the Treaty of Versailles and payment of reparations to France,
Abroad.
done in the past few years to improve
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SCHOOL PRIZE.
DISTRIBUTIONS.
THE STRIKE.
OWNERS WITHDRAW THE OFFER OF INCREASES.
The situation has reached a deadlock.
ST. PAUL'S GIRLS' SCHOOL.
St. Paul's Girls' School, in Caine Road, is looking so shabby and is also too There were no indications yesterday that small to accommodate the children, much the men were prepared to return to work Joss the parents, that the prize-giving on the basis of the offer which the owners yesterday was held at the Theatre Royal. have made to them and late last night The theatre was the mere suitable be the notice of which the following is a cause the children gave an exceedingly trisslation was issued by the Hon. Mr.
E. R. Hallifax: good entertainment in: the presence of a largo nasombly.
Halifax, Secretary for Chinese Affairs, in the matter of a notice:-
Tho CHAIRMAN said: Gentlemen, I want Sir William Clark Permanent, Under-you to drink the health of the Shangbai Secretary of the Department of Overseas team-(applause). I am sure you all Trado, emphasised that much had been agree that it was a very sporting of them the Consular Service. Salarica had been to send down perhaps the best team' that raised, housing, improved, and
the could be collected in North Chins in the salaried personnel increased. The Service hope of recovering this trophy. to-day cost over a million sterling com parid with £400,000 before the war. It match seems to have been a very close eigaers entirely, owing to cost, but ima disadvantage on these occasions-the was quite impracticable to abolish for thing but the visiting team is always at to promote that idea, but that it merely as common interests of the two peoples provements had been made where most rooster fights best on his own dunghall as highest attendance on one day was 931. consider with them any representation as
ently Mr. Wilson opposes the Pact on the ground that it does not constitute & minor League of Nations nor does it tend
constitutes another balance of power agreement likely to result in further wors and entanglements. It is expected that Me Wilson will shortly make a public pronouncement denouncing the l'act. Imocratic ciroles predict that Mr. Wil
l'a action will detach at least six of the fourteen Democrats now suppe:ting!
for which the French and British must stand together.
THE GENOA CONFERENCE,
INVITATION TO THE UNITED
STATES.
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WasmsCTON, January 13th. The State Department has received an
peeded.
BILLS OF LADING.
NEW BRITISH COMMERCIAL, ASSOCIATION!
+1
The
The HEADMISTRESS, in her report, stated
With reference to the notices published. that in 1910 nine girls graduated, and recently from to time, intiating that ing been pupils of the School since its now there were eight graduates, two hay the Shipping Companies were prepared to make certain detailed increases in establishment in 1915. The highest num.
Wages to seanien, it hereby notified ber on the roll in 1991 was 250 as against celled all such notices. Seamen desiring-
that the Shipping Companies have can 170 in the previous year, showing an into return to duty on their ships are, number in one month was 291, and the Shipping Companies are prepared to crease of 80 pupils; the highest average rate of wages; after their return the however, at liberty to return at their old
|a_rule-(laughter). 'Besides,. I have to
apologie to the. visiting team
The staff had also grown from 20 to 26, to the inadequacy of the old rate of for the
wages, and the Companies will where including five foreign teachers, but execessary agree to Arbitration in matters" behaviour of Mr. Ferguson (laughter
cluding four part-time teachers who were which cannot be settled by agreement, and applause)the visiting team are pre-kindly giving their, services gratuitously. In view of the present attitude of the pared for bad luck, but they are not pre-
also decided that if any increase of wages seamen, the Shipping Companies have LONDON, January 17th. pared for a 190 yards putt-(laughter). As an outedme of the committee under te possibly made the difference between
is decided on between the seamer and the chairmanship of Sir Stephen Deme
their employers, or settled by the triadi established in 1900 to discuss the winning and losing the game. However,
Arbitrators, such increase enn only be conditions which certain shipowners I have Mr. Ferguson's promise that he
dated from the day on which they return. endeavoured to imposó regarding India
information of the whole body of scarica. This notice.
Dated January 18th, 1929.
the treaty, having only six republicans. invitation to participate in the Economic and homeward bills of lading, the Fede won't repeat the performance, if he is in better English than some children who ed to work. This notice is made for the
required to defeat the Past, the irrecon- Dilables, led by Senators Borah La Follette and Hiram Johnson doubtless providing the necessary reinforcement,
THE
OPEN DOOR"
It is understood that Mr. Hughes's "open door" resolution does not prohibit. the acquisition of properties and rights necessary for any particular: commercial, industrial or financial undertakings in Chinn which, is the second part of the resolution, undertakes to be guided by the 'principles of the" open door" as regarda applications for economic rights and pri vileges. The parties agree to refer all disputes to an impartial commission.
·LATER
Apart from the points mentioned earlier the official revised text of Mr. Hughes's "open der "resolution follows the lines of the original declaration, binding the Bigautory Governments and their na tionals not to seek superior rights over others. The resolution provides for the establishment of a Board of Reference in China to which disputes under the agres ment may be referred for investigation. PRIVATE CONCESSIONS IN CHINA,
LATER
At a meeting of the Far Eastern Com- mitteo, Mr. Hughes proposed the estab- lishment of an international tribunal in order to consider disputes over private Concessions to foreigners in China. It is reported that Britaia and Italy support-
SOUTH AFRICAN STRIKE,
MAKAN M
NO-PROGRESS-MADE-AT-THE-
CONFERENCE.
JOHANNESBURG, January 18th.
A communiqué states that no progress was made at the conference between the Chamber of Mines and the Industrial Foderation. This has greatly disappoint ed the public. The position is now described as the worst since the beginning of the strike. Pumping in all except two mines is proceeding satisfactorily.
Conference at Genoa.
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EARLIER CABLES,
TWENTY SIX NATIONS NOW INVITED.
LONDON, January 17th. vited to the Genon conference, in add Twenty-four Europeus have been in tion to the United States and Japan. It is still doubtful whether the British Dominions will be represented.
THE HAGUE, January 17th. Halland has been invited to the Genos conference."
GREAT CANAL SCHEME.
FROM GREAT LAKES TO THE
ATLANTIO.
WASHINGTON, January 17th. President Harding has transmitted to the Senate without comment a joint com- inission's report recommending the crea not the luck co-atlantic me the ear tioned in the message of the 12th inst.
The engineers estimate the cost of a 30-ft. channel on the St. Lawrence from Lake Ontario to Montreal at $269,000,000 and on the Welland canal at 869,000,000.
(The previous message stated: A Bill has been introduced into the House of tons of athannel connecting the Great Representativng authorising, the construe Lakes with the sea dei Welland Canal and the St. Lawrence River, the expense to be equally borne by the Uniter States and Canada. IMPROVING THE ST. LAWRENCE.
LATER.
President Harding intends to use his influence to commencé negotiations for an Anglo-Anierican treaty with a view to the improvement of the River St. LawY rence between, Lake Ontario and Mon-
treal.
THE SHANTUNG MINES.
DISPUTING.
WASHINGTON, January 17th.
TREASURY BOND ISSUES.
LONDON, January 17th.
ration of British Traders Associations the team next time (laughter). It does was formed to-day comprising prominent seem a pretty hopeless task for a visiting oilseed, cotton, tea, jute, and shellac as team to recover the cup under such con- sociations.
The inaugural meeting passed a resolu.ditions as exist at present: I think I can tion urging legislation on the lines of promise, on behalf of this Club, that it the Imperial Shipping Committee's re-will very favourably consider any modi. port, declined to accept The Hagun rules, a definitive form of hill of lading accept but offered to meet shipowners to discuss
ible to both sides.
VESSEL AFIRE.
TRAGIC SCENE IN THE NORTH
SKA.
LONDON, January 17th.
Eleven lives were lost through the burning in the North Sea of the German steamer Kesta, whose cargo of naphtha exploded
One boat was destroyed and another swept away by the heavy 802. Three men were drowned. "
Several of the "crew, including the mate, with his now y-married wife in his arms, jumped over-board and were drown rescued ten survivors od. A Lowestoft trawler very pluckily
SEVERE EARTHQUAKE
SHOCK. LASTS OVER AN HOUR IN
AMERICA.
WASHINGTON, January 17th.. Au carthquake shocked described as most severo and estimated to have océur- red 2,500 miles south of Washington was recorded by the seismograph at midnight,
It lasted over an hour.
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CRIMINAL SESSIONS.
[BEFORE THE PUISNE JUDOS (ME. JUSTICE GOMPERTZ).]
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TRACING STOLEN CLOTH.
Pang Non, were indicted for a godow.s Three meu, Ip Chung, Chan Chung and robbery on the night of December 8th. The first two men wore charged with stealing 35 rolls of cloth and the third with receiving part of the property well knowing it to have been stolen. The prisoners pleaded not guilty.
In "thanking the staff, Miss Woo took Pride in mentioning that on his inspec tion in December last Mr. Cavalier re marked that, on the whole, the girls spoke studied in English schools. After giving an account of the school work during the year, Miss Woo, continued: There can be no doubt that the School is meeting the need of an important section of the Chinese community, but, unfortunately,; we have outgrown the number that the Present premises can accommodate: the existing building is old and dilapidated; Shanghai Club would like to suggest is surrounded by tenement houses. We nications of the conditions which the it is situated in a noisy locality; and (applause). I do not see by what other are also greatly hampered by having no play groand, and it is so essential that means the competition can be made more the physical side of the children should. interesting and at present I do not sco have its full development. In view of the any prospect of the cup leaving Hongkong rapid growth of the School, I venture to express the hope that the Government --(laughter)--unless these conditions are will, in the near future, grant us a suit, modified. No doubt the team will carryable site for erecting thereon a new building with a gymnasium and a play. that message back to their colleagues in ground. If a site is granted. I am sure Shanghai.
that the friends and parents of the girls will help as to raise part of the cost of the building.
SCOTTISH SPORT. RUGBY LEADERS CHECKED.
EDINBURGH DEFEATS CAMBRIDGE,
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]..
EDINBURGH, November 30th. Far and away the best Rugby match in Scotland was that between Glasgow Academicals and Heriotonians; also it was the most important, having an effect on the destination of the Club Champion- ship. All through it was a great argu
tent, and resulted in a narrow defent of the Glasgow club, the present leaders. Inviting Mr. Severn to present the Heriot's upset the Academical machin- prizes, the Rev. A. D. Stewart, Chair.ery by relentless tackling, quick follow- man, said it was a great day in the ing up, and equally quick breaking up. history of St. Paul's Girl's School and a The game was neither spectacular nor great as to the eight graduates, to whom exciting, but dour fighting from begin- he offered his congratulations on their aing to end. The score was a fair reflex success, especially the two who had been of the play, and the old boys of "Jinglin in the School since its inception. It was Geordie's Hospital are justifiably proud a great day in the history of the School of having checked the triumphant march because it showed a forward movement of their opponents, it was the first de in the growth of the institution which, feat the Academicals had suffered this
was pointed out the headmistress's 1900. report, had become insuficient to meel with the exigencies. "I think St. Paul's Boys School should feel proud of their sister school," said Mr. Stowart, "She
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Mr. STEPHEN remarked that there was something mechanical in the day's scores; they resembled bogoy rather closely-not too closely, of course (laughter)-but|| at they all began with It occurred to him that the conditions might be still further modified; there was no occasion to send down the beat golfers from Shang bai. If Shanghai sent down promising young players like Mr. Bernard Clarke Mr. Tiny Metwood and Mr. B. C. Pearce and three other men of similar calibre. Mr. Stephen would undertake to lead a team against them. He was sure
scures would make far more interest the ing reading-laughter). He commended that, also, to the very favourable con- a:deration of the
per sonally am sorry hanghai team, "I
added Mr. Stephen. "that the Shanghai teams had the worst of is only seven years old but she is a fine lost; while Heriot's for 9 games in 3 the luck. We can only hope they will not sowing child. And now she is like won and lost. Of the two clubs, be discouraged but will persevere and be child who has grown so large that her Heriot's have the heaviest engagement sent here again next year. I am still clothes are not large enough for her and list to ince. something of a Shanghai man myself but the problem before us today is to secure
Another outstanding game was the I a rapidly acquiring the Hongkong sufficiently-largo clothes." Mr. Stewart trial at Dundee between North and South. atmosphere-(laughter). All that re referred to the activities of St. Paul's of Scotland wher, the South had an easy mains for me to do is to present the Girls' School, as meriting hearty con- victory. South are coming to the front trophies to the winning team."-(Ap-gratulations. plause).
in Rugby and are sure to be better re- At the conclusion of the prize, distri- presented in the International teams than" bution Mrs. Severn was presented with a in the past.. beautiful bouquet."
The trophies were then presented amid auch enthusiasm, and the health of the visiting team was drunk with musical honours:
On behalf of the Committee of the School Mr. J. M. Wang proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs. Bevern which was heartily given.
The Glasgow Academien's still stand at the top of the Rugby table, bat have only a slight advantage over Heriot's. Their record for 12 games is 11 won anst
tivca.
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Cambridge Univ., 5;" Edin., Univ., 14. Edin. Univ., 13; Trinity College, Dub-
lin, 3.
South, 29; North, 8,
Herfstonians, 8; Glasgow Academi-
cals, 4.
Watsonians, 27; Glas. Üniv., 0. Wanderers, 13; Royal High School
F.P.'s, 0.
Edin. Univ., 11; Stewartonians, 3 West, 31; Old Spieriaus, 0. Watson's, 15; Edin. Academy, 9. Fettes, 14; Merchiston, 0. SOOTTISH LEAGUE,
Edinburgh University had a most ed and France opposed the proposal CHINESE AND JAPANESE STILL
ucessful tour in England, following up Capt. E. I. M. BARRETT, responded on
their victory over the United Hospitals which provides for the protection not
by defeating Cambridge. Although the behalf of the visitors. He heartily con
the winning. team gratulated
light Blues were fully represented by- The only of China but of the Powers from
hind, their forwards were not the pick TSANG FOO SCHOOL." Shanghai team did a great deal bettor encroachments by other nationals.___Tho. Virtually no-progress was made at
than they expected and, having got zo
of their pack, and they were beaten both Japanese supported the proposal in prin- to-day's China-Japanese conference, which
rather more poignant than it might other which forms part of his residence for the acar winning the pain of losing became Mr. Tsang Foo not only lent the school in the serummages and in the loose. dealt with the question of the iron and
Cambridge, it may be remarked have a iple, asking for time before replying coal mines in the Kinochow Icasehold. The following were empanelled as " It 80-and-so had not got a seven at the vernacular sebeola, held-resterday, but teams and a greater number of players wise have been. One felt inclined to say," prizo-giving of about seven Kowloon wider field of selection in their college formally.
The Cuines dental is control this minics, jury:-Messrs. Duncan Tok, W. L. L offering the Japanese a 50 per cent share Barker, D. C. Baptista, J. Smith, Sun T. 10th, and so on and so forth; it was all provided care to take visitors to and from than Edinburgh University, even when part of the glorious uncertainties of the the Star Ferry at Kowloon for the occa they call on their students who usually in the capital, but the Japanese objected | Ying, Å. N. Reid, and A. L. Burton.
game. Personally," added Capt. Bar. and intimated that they would require joint control.
case for the Crown, stated that the go-match, I played against a very fine golfer, attending and the Director of Education sity had a third victory over University
Mr. A. Dyer Ball, who conducted the rott; I enjoyed every minute of the ion. H.E. the Governor was prevented play for outside Edinburgh clubs.
by the pressure of public business from On returning home, Edinburgh Univer- A Japanese delegate interviewed, dedown of the Kwong Yuen Tai firm, at 104, Major Bagnall, and I have rarely seen (the Hon Mr E A Irving) reigned teams. They beat Trinity College, Dub- clared that the dispute was similar to Des Yeux Road West, was broken into such a fine exhibition of golf in my ex his stead. The prizes were duly present in after a good stiff fight. the discussion which took place over the hole was made in the roof by the reperience (applause). He could not emu-
Both sides control of the Shantung Railway. moval of tics. Two cases of rolled cloth late Mr. Ferguson's 180 yards, putt but, ed and the visitors had a most interesting were witheat International representa-
afternoon. They were entertained to The delegate stated that the Japanese had been broken opon and the contents my God! he only took two on every green suggested joint control of the mines by removed. Altogether 54 rolla were stolen. (laughter and applause). Mr. Stephen music, by two bands and to tea, before Chinese and Japanese companies, the Thirty-five rolls of the stolen cloth were has made the very remarks I hoped he the departure and a group photograph two Governments being in nowise party traced to various junks and shops. The would make. to-the-arrangement, the details of which clota could be identified because of conditions of the competition-altogether had done so well this year that ther We do not consider the was taken Mr. Irving said these schools should be left to a Sino-Japanese come certain trade marks The police after satisfactory and I don't think that you would all receive the Government subsidy. mission
finding cloth in one small night soil bout, yourselves think them satisfactory. The Chinese declined to accept the sag-kept watch. The two men charged with (Applause). The suggestions that we gestion.
stealing the cloth came to the boat to would make, tentatively, are that future
Capt. BARRETT referred to the proposal sce about its disposal and were caught misches should be something in this form, The prosecution alleged that the first two siz a side match play, pombly four to form a Far Eastern Colfing Associa men actually took part in the theft and balls after lunch. Under present condition whereby all members of Clubs in the were trying to dispose of the cloth tions it does not seem right to me that Far East, affiliated to the Association, The receipt of applications for 5 pcr through the co-operation of others.
you should have five people in the team, could become playing members immer- per cent. Treasury Bonde duo May 18th,
two of whom are not pulling their weight. iately they went to another port, 193), terminated at the close of business first here and India to come in Evidence. was then given and the pris Under present conditions," to-day, any-hoped they would not wait for all the to-day. On sad after the 23rd inst, apprisoners were sentenced to two-and-a-bad there been six a side I have not the but would make a start with Chinn plications will be received for an issue half years' imprisonment, with hard,
Remarkable equality prevails among only remained for him to thank the Chub what may be called the rank and file of of 5 per cent. Treasury Bonds due Feb labour and the third prisoner to 18 slightest doubt who would havo WOD, ruary 1st, 1927, at the same price of months.
judging from the scores There is no for their lavish hospitality; it seemed to the Association teams, six draws being issue namely, 00.'.
doubt about it you are stronger than we him that until the conditions were alter registered last week. Rangers, however.. are. We like it very much being entered Hongkong would have the pleasure of are gradually drawing away in advance, tained here every year, but we would very entertaining them until the last trump and spoiling any idea of a struggle for much like to see you up in Shanghai and (Laughter.) It had been a pleasure to the Championship of the League. Celtic, North China, giving us the opportunity play on the beautiful Fanling course; it their nearest challengers, are dropping to return that lavish hospitality you give had-improved out of all knowledge since behind; they have lost another point. us when we come here.”
he last played on it Certainly it was one or two surprises, however, wore Queen's Park inflicted the Turning to the Hon. Mr. Stephen, Capt. the finest course in the EastBut noticeable. Barrett mentioned the photograph in the (Capt. Barrett made a significant pause) first defeat the "Bairos" of Falkirk have Dumbarton Shanghai Golf Club of a shot that Mr. keep straight." (Laughter.)
suffered for some months. Stephen made to this day nobody had
The visitors then drank the health of snatched an unexpected point from ever discovered
Aberdeen gave a shock to Manila has telegraphed to the Chamber handed whither he was right
Partick Thistle. of Commerce in Peking reporting that Hongkong Golf Club was to be congratu
And Dundee wero día- surprising volume, Mr. T. WHILL, the Captain, replied appointing after their recent impuvement through the recommendation of the new lated on having Mr. Stopher as its Presi on behalf of the Hongkong team in one in form Governor-General of the Philippine Is dent. Having had the pleasure of work sentence.. Lands, General Wood, the Senate has ing with Mr. Stephen in Golf Club salves, he said,
If you have enjoyed your
Aberdeen, 2; Partick Thl, 1. as much as we have Airdrie, 2; Kilmarnock,
9. adopted a resolution, postponing the affairs Capt. Barrett know what an asset enjoyed having you, we have all had a Ayr, 0; Morton, 0. caforoument of the Chines book he was to any Club. As an astute man thundering good time.” pala
Olyde, 1; Albion Rovers, 1. keeping law to January 1st, 1923, instead of businca, Mr. Stephen's sound judg
Clydebank, 1; Hearts, 1. of enforcing it this year. The Chinesemont and advice had been of great assist
Hibs, 0; Dumbarton, U. Chambers, of Commerce throughout the ance, although, personally, added Capt
Motherwell, 1; Celtic, 1 country are requested by the Chinese Barrett, my relations with him in busi-
Queen's Park, 2; Falkirk, 1.. traders in the Philippines to assist them nees leave him under considerable obliga
Raith Rovers, 2; Third Lanark, 2. to get the objectionable rules cancelled |tions to myself." --(Loud laughter), {-
Bangors, 5; Hamilton, 0. catirely by the Philippines authorities. (Continued at foot of next column.)
8t. Mirren, S; Dundee, 1.
THE MOPLAH RISING. OVER TWO THOUSAND INSUR- GENTS KILLED.
DELI, January 18th. It was officially stated in the Counci! of State that 2,250 Moplahs were killed and 6,727 sentenced to imprisonment. Many thousands of Hindus were forcibly converted to Islam. The military ex- penditure on the Moplah campaign amonated to fifteen läkhs.
A NEW DEPARTURE.
FRENCH MUNICIPALITY RAISES
MONEY IN LONDON-RO
PARIS, January 17th.
A now departure that of raising monoy in a foreign country, has been taken by the Feine Department, which has been authorised to issue 23,000,000 of bonds in London, interest 7 per cent, redeem ablo in sterling in thirty years.
M THE FUTURE OF INDIA The Legislative Assembly adopted with acclamation a relation welcoming the ALLIED DEBTS TO THE U.S.
ce of Wales's, visit and expressing PRESIDENT APPROVES SENATE
dence that a fall measure of rea ponsible Government could not be long delayed, anticipating the day when India would take her proper place as an equa! partner in the British Commonwealth.
FUNDING BILLÄ
WASHINGTON, January 17th: It is officially stated that the Benste Bib dealing with the funding of Allied debts mects with President Harding's up proval
RETURNING FROM BANISHMENT Chan Yau was charged with returning to the Colony in contravuation of an order of banishment The prisoner ad mitted the facts and, the Judge sentenced him to five years' imprisonment with hard labour.
The Chinese Chamber of Commérca in
He
the Hongkong team and raised a choor Hibernians. of handed(laughter). The
Bey. HG. ROBISON, on behalf of members of the Services, thanked both Clubs for the hospitality they had always extended.
At. 11 o'clock the official termination of the dinner was marked by singing
God Save the King"