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Land Sale.
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NOTES AND COMMENTS.
Yesterday's Field Day." |yosterday regarding over-crowd- JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN Quite a number of questions of ing at the goal, nothing really BIRTHDAY SHILLING FUND. |vital importance to the Colony helpful or nesful was suggested.
Dear Bir
were discussed at. yostorday's The Hon. Mr. Pollock quoted a A draft for £17.15 has been meeting of the Legislative Council. visiting Justice to the effect that, sent to London, representing The second reading of the Budget excluding 44 persons who wore representing 355 subscribers to is always regarded as a field day in detention with a view to wore 804 the above Fund. The list of names for the Unofficial Members, as it banishment, there of subscribers will be forwarded gives them their yearly opport people confined in the gool on later.
unity of expressing themselves Wednesday. There are calls for Yours etc.,
fully and frankly on the policy of 020 only, so that the urgency of H. E. Pollook.
the Government. Yesterday there the matter is beyond dispute. was no plethora of specchios, but His Excollonoy's reply was "not what was said was, at any rate, too comforting. Ho admitted tho. From the increase in the daily population much to the point. public standpoint, perhaps the of the gaol and expressed the hope munity. It is sincerely to bo At the Police Court, this morn- most interesting mattor touched that it was only temporary. That hoped that the forthcoming Fote, ing, L.S. Wills laid the circum-upon was that of the recent burg- is a hope which most people will At the Police Court, this morn-announced in our advertising col-stances of a case of clothes steal lary epidemic. We regret, how coho, though they are disposed ing, a woman was fined $5 for amns, will prove a thorough ing fully before the Bench, when ever, that in his observations on to think that temporary cannot linking fowl other than within success and that the publio of a man was sentenced to three this question His Excellency much longer be applied to a state Hongkong will not miss the op-months' and four hours' stocks seemed inclined to pooh-pooh the of matters which has continued soriousness of recont happenings, for some considerable time and portunity of patronising this for stealing a pair of trousers at though we are at one with him in shows no sign of diminution. Is Mrs. Hutton Potts and the two charitable feast. The following Kowloon, Missos Potts arrived in Hongkong | abstract from the accounts of the
It was stated that the defond-believing that for many of the the overcrowding not rather on on the s.s. Kamsang this morn-Society for the year anded Sopant was captured by Mr. Kemp, householders themselves are sono-A Suggestion Again Offered,
robberies which have occurred the inorense? ing, from Japan.
tomber 30th, 1912, will give some the Crown Solicitor, and the de idea of the activition of the organisation :-
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HONG KONG, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1912.
MATTERS OF MOMENT.
The Harbour Master Returns. Commander Basil Taylor, R.N.; Harbour Master of Hongkong. roturned from leave to-day by the 6.6. Delta. Mr. A. Ritchie was passenger by the same boat. ·
a
Alleged Armed Robbery. The alleged armed robbery at Praya East, again occupied the afternoon in Mr. E. A. Irving's Court. The hearing had not con cluded when we went to press.
Troublesome. Coolies. Thirty seven rickshaw coolies were fined $3 each by Mr. E. A. Irving, at the Police Court, this norning, for cansing obstruction in Wanchai. Inspector Me Hardy provod the charges.
Trespassing. Four women
wore fined $3 Feach, at the Palico Court, this morning for trespassing. on a Government Plantation at Pok Julum, and gathering pino neodles.
Market Quarrel,
{
A man has been sent to hos-
Collection at Wookly
Mcotinga
Sundry Donations...... Donation from an
anonymous Interent on fixed deposit and Savings Bank...
Expenditure. Wookly allowance to 48
families in cash Weekly allowance to 15
familion in ticket Xmas'allowance Wanchai Hospital for medical attendance, medicine and funeral) Allowasen to Wandbai Couvent under the cure of the Italian Sistera....
Extra allowance to dos-
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pital from the Shaukiwan dis- Subscription to bulletin triot suffering from wounds on and Stationery the face said to have been inflicted | Balanco by another an during a
quarel in the market.
Careless Driving.
Two coolies were charged at
ment each.
The Soudan,
· 200.00 ·
$4143.76
fondant in trying to escape but what to blame in not taking
Big Celebration of the Chinese
Republic
If the incronse is not temporary, hia wrist. The defendant is bo- adequate precautions to guard said His Excellency, the claborate lieved to be the thief who has themselves from the attentions of plans for a new convict gaol would have to be taken out of their pigeon, the light fingored gentry. robbed so many clothes lines in what's in a Name?
holo. "It is a nice little item," Kowloon of late..
Koferring to the "so-called be added. "The cost would be His $450,000, so you may imagino burglaries on the Peak," EXCURSIONS TO MACAO. Excellency indicated that he had that we are not anxious to had all the cases investigated and embark upon it until we are had found that there was not a forced to do so." With that at burglary amongst them, not titudo every one is in agreement, Macno should be busy just now. technically a burglary." As ap-But wo repeat that there is no The Messageries Cantonaises are plied to the Posk this is perfectly need for facing that expenditure running excursions daily, from
trou. But therò have been hur-yet, and there will not be for quite to-morrow (Saturday) till Tues-glaries, and very many, too-in a long time, if chain-gangs are day, and the Hongkong, Canton the Colony of Hongkong within instituted. Wo have advanced and Macao Co. also have one on the past few months. To be arguments on this matter before. 41.98 Sunday. These are taking place precise, it was stated, officially by We have even suggested a work in connection with the forthcom-the Colonial Secretary in the to which they might be put the ing celebration of the Chinoso Legislative Council on August completion of Jubiles Road. If Republio at Масао. Minor 22nd last, in reply to a question, the over crowding is temporary; celebrations have, of course, put by Mr. Murray Stewart, that, no harm would be done; there been held there, but the one since June 1st, there had been would always be prisoners to $117.50
now to take place is to colipas 30 onses of burglary reported, the spare for the work. II the in- all predecessors. An enormous value of the property stolen being crease in prison population is 1128.20
influx of Canton Chinese well over $5,000. But, after all, permanent, the day for embark 85,00
is anticipated, and Hongkong what does it matter how thing on the costly building will certainly contributo its recent sories of thefts are tech of a convict prison would bo sharo.
nically described? The great fact put back. And, since the need Macro, we understand, has been is that people's houses have been for economy is being urged, that choson as the voting place for entered and thousands of dollars should make the suggestion more the Chinese on this occasion, worth of articles stolen. Between acceptable. How would those 60.60 partly because it occupies a sort June
1st and August 31st prisoners who are now detained of midway position, but mainly there were 112cases of larconies because they have returned from on account of its being more from dwelling houses" reported banishment like a little exercise adaptable to such festivities than and goods to the value of over daily at regular hours in the Canton or Hongkong. French $20,000 stolen. These are hurd, Iresh air? It would be good for boats will leave Hongkong at 8 stubborn facts, and facts dosery- their health; as to this there can a.m. on Saturday, Monday and ing most serious attention. Call bo no question. There some to Tuesday, returning from Macao them burglaries, larcenies, thefts, ba a sufficiently large number of at 2 pan; and on Sunday at robberies or whatever you will, them to enable a trial gang to a.m. leaving again at 11 p.m. houses havo beon, enterod started on rond making in the The Houng Shan, the Hongkong, by uninvited guests and big butlying districts. Would they Canton and Macao Company's stocks of booty carry off. These run away? Our trouble seems boat, will leave here at 9 a.m. on are facts, which cannot be ignor to be that they run baok! If they Sunday returning from Macaod.
did escape they surely, "Nover at 3 p.m.
Goat Over-Crowding.
would be missed." Is the solieme To pass to another matter of suggested too practical in its immediato interest, it is a little nature to be undertaken, or, is it regrettable that in what was said not practical enough?
120.00
53.40
11.05 1211.01
$4143.70
FROM ALL QUARTERS. Highest Flagstaff in Bangkok.
The flagstaff of the British
Suggested Understanding Between Dock Companies.
the Police Court, this morning| FERRIS HARTMAN with carolessly driving a Sun itary COMEDY COMPANY. Not a few interesting matters were touched upon at yesterday's Board dust cart and running. mosting of the Legislative Council, not the least important being
over a man's foot. They wore Nowapuper critics who have the Tylam Tuk.schome. The Hon. Mr. E. Osborne strongly urged each fined $10. The man is still seen the Ferris Hartman Musical that it should be completed in the shortest possible time and that in hospital..
Comedy Company sponk of it vary nothing should stand in the way of its completion. In reply the
Thefis of Coni,
highly. They are to open a season Director of Public Works stated that the contract was signed only The two men charged before in Hongkong on Saturday, Nov. the other day, that the amount was $1,781,817.98 and the time Mr. Justice Gomporis, at the 2nd, and they will play to allowed for the completion of the work was five years. Ho trusted, Criminal Sessions yesterday with Hongkong audiences for eight however, that within two years from now the work would have stealing two tons of coal from nights, prior to their departure Legation was the highest in TO AVOID COMPETITION, would have its advantages. On rouched such a stage as would enable them to derive some benefit Messrs A. Holt's launch were for a long engagement throughout Bangkok for a long time, but this
the face of it,competition between from it in the way of an increased supply of water. It is sincerely sentenced to two years' imprison-India,
proud position is now held by a
the Companies must necessarily to be hoped that this will not prove ko sanguino'ng outlook.
The "China Press" says of the now flagstaff at Klong Sarn which
bo very keen. Each is finely It may be unkind again to any it, but the muddle recently dis-
company: A very largo audi-is 224 fest in height, while that
equipped as far as machinery and closed by the foport of the Coninitter appointed to enquire into the The hired transport Soudan is once greeted the Company last of the British Legation is only
time and labour-saving appliances questions of cast and delay in the erection of the Post Office buildings expected to arrive here at 8 am. night, and insisted on encore upon 157 feet. The erection of the
The fact that, during last week, are concerned; and each may be does not inspire too great confidence in the methods of the Public on Sunday. The details will after encore of the tuneful musical nitor cost about £1,200. On tho
work. Works Department. Those buildings, which were to cost $525,000 disembark at 9 a.an. Should the members. This shows that the last occasion that the flagstaff was Hongkong and Whampon Dock said to offer the best class of have up till now involved an expenditure of $1,040,000 and have vessel not arrive until after 9 a.m. American players are making overhauled, a British sailor fell shares rose from $450 to $52, and
from the top and was killed even to-day aro as high as $50, ly offered big work, in the way The Philippines have frequent- not been completed in anything like the time originally intendod. disembarkation will be carried good? If the recommendations made by the committee referred to have out as early as possible after the
"Miss Muggins' Davies is de-almost instantanously.
has naturally caused some amount of construction and repairs, to been laid to honrt, there should not be the same unfortunate dolay in vessel is moored.
lightful in her part, and of course Cotton Spinners Going to Egypt. of curiosity and excitement in the Hongkong ship-builders; in fact this case, but whether they have or not remains to be proved. In any
M. Hartman's reputation as come.
The arrangements for the visit cass there was point in Mr. Osborne's request that flis Excellency Fifteen Chinese wore brought dian is without a parallel on the of a depatation from the Inter- Colony. Moreover, in their inet the American Government there, should take steps to see that the delay which characterized that, and before Mr. Irving, at the Police Pacino Coast
national Federation of Master abare report, Messrs. Vernon and as well as the Philippino mercan tilo firms, have invariably been other works which are fresh in the public memory shall not be repeated. Court, this morning by D. 8. The "properties of the com- Cotton Spinners and Manufac Smyth said "Hongkong and good customers to the trade; but The matter is argent. The Chinese last year had to make a short Brown, and charged with gambl-pany are numerous, and it is turers' Associations to Egypt, Whampoa Docks, owing to ram- the anxiety to get these contracts, supply serve during more than half the year, and the present outing in a house at Yaumati. One understood that the stage settings under the loadership of Sir O. W. look is not too promising. To under estimate the time required for man was fined £25 or in default are exceptionally fine, no expense Macara, Bart., are now well ad-ure of an impending arrange on the part of each of the two the completion of Post Office buildings is serious enough, but the one month, another $5 or in def having been spared to make the vanced. The party will number ment with Taikoo, advanced firms, would be likely to out the disappointment at delay is neither so great, nor so actually cruel, as ault fourteen days, and the remain-
nearly one hundred representing rapidly from $40 to $52. with tenders down to a low and scarcely profitable figure; so that, when would be a miscalculation of the time necessary for the completion der $2, or in default soven days The Company's production, all the European nations and salos at intermediate rates, mar-the contracts were awarded, the of a scheme to provide an ample water supply. For this reason, each.
called the "Campus" is a musics Japan. They are due in Al ket closing with sellers at $52. firm accepting them could hardly therefore, we trust that the Director of Public Works is within the
and probable bayers at $51; congratulate itself on a paying comedy of American College life exandria on October 28. and is full of dry humour and English Novelist to visit China. Residents in the Colony, deal. In this way it may be anid
Mr. E. H. Lacon Watson, the amusing dialogue.
that the Philippines have been some JOATE
standing, Rag time dancing and dusts woll-known novelist and post,
recollect that,
scoring at Hongkong's ɔxpense; end, of course, what applies to
arrangement" was true of another,
excuses for delay will not bo necessary some years bence.
public to form an opinion as the progrosa of the work."
2
gramme,
Gamblers.
Victoria Theatre
necessary scenic effects.
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an
wpark and that his Department will spare no paine to ensure thats giving a most excellent pro- As usual the Victoria Theatre The Honourable Mr. Osborne made a suggestion in reference to house very evidently enjoyed this fill in a gay programme; and Mr. leaves England shortly, on an will and last night's big this reservoir, which is indeed an excellent one, bearing as it does, to the full. The now film, Walter de Loon's opening Bong extended tour, saya the "L. and few years ago, a rumour as to one group of customers is equally directly on the point, ie, that, "His Excellency should cause to be "Little Humpback," contains When the sun is shining," C. Express," embracing Chine the same placed on the table every half year, astatement similar to that which pretty strong turning on the old is given for the Typhoon Refuge, which though not an absolnbily superstition that the touch of a always brings down the house." and Japan. It is to be a literary afloat; one local journal stated Wo have authority for stating correct index is at least sufficient to enable the Counoil and the hunchback brings luck. Two The plays which will be given itinerary, the results of which will that the Companies had ac- that the old friends, of whom nospectators Campus," The Toymaker," his return.
jare: ? One night off," The probably be published soon after tually come to a settlement, understanding between the two To return to a matter touched upon hers yeterday, we note evor tire-Max Linder and Bobby The Girl and the Boys," Mr. with peculiar interest that regulations are now being framed dealing wore represented again, a Joy Winning Jooker," Mr. Robillard's Estate. with brakes on tracks. We had almost said" peculiar satisfaction, bright and as mirth-provoking as Fairy Tale," and another" One billiard, of 74, Fairhazel-gardons, but upon reflection it may b Bo better to reserve that until the 'tems over. Miss Addie Leigh was of the regulations are milde public. All that is necessary to say now back again, singing as gracefully night off.. is that it is to be hoped that they will cover the points raised in the and prettily as ever; while Verne Itisanticipated thatthe twenty-of the Morcantile Band of India, questions by the Hon Mr. Pollook yesterday and raised in these and Smith, in their really beanti- five artists will score a great left personalty valued at £10,253. columns amber of times. The regulations should ensure not ful sand-dance, received deafen-success in Hongkong. only that ever track, trolly, or handeart shall possess a brake but ing applanse, which was fully should ensure also that these are regularly tested, and should make merited. At an early date the the use of them compulsory. The last is the point of real concern, managers will be adding the The Raymond Teal Comedy borough are reported to be the and it ought not to be difficult to frame regulations that Frankling sistors to their list of Co. left for Manila by the Zafiro largest on record. One night's Phail cover these poiule and lears no loophole for escape, artistes,
stoday
catch realised about £8,000.
Off to Manila,
Mr. William Sanford
attempt at
and the shares went up as quick-firms is something more than a ly ea (and to a greater extent rumour; and that the matter is indeed, as negotiations advanced cassed between the Companies. Rothaa) on the pressat occasion; being at least tentatively dis Hampstead, N.W.. late secretary or were generally believed to If an agreement is resobed by bo advancing the Hongkong and which the present competition Whampoa stock rose to $75, and between them can be abolished, it is reported that business was Hongkong should have good rea- even done at $78. Then the son to congratulate itself that i matter dropped again as did ship-yard industry is in a fair also the shares.
way to rise again to the height Clearly such an arrangement as which it occupied in its Imiost that at which gossip is hinting dayq,
Record Herring Catches at
Scarborough.
Shoals of herring of Scar