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The Land Question.
It is difficult to follow the twists and turns of the party in power
DAY BY DAY.
RELIEVING DISTRESS.
A map of the world that does Annual Meeting of Hongkong at Home. Lord Haldane, speak not include Utopia is not worth ing at Manchester, said that the glancing at. land question required great cau-
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Chinese Passengers.
Varied Help.
Appeal for Help,
Words of Assurance.
That
Mrs. Jordan, Miss Jacob, Mrs. like to lay atress upon. One is the Moyle, Mrs. Pollook, Mrs. Ross, extreme narrowness of the local Mra. van Rees, Mra, Shellim, Mre. market for European and Ameri- Benevolent Society..
Stabb, Mrs. Tooker, Mrs. can labour and the other is the Voretzsch.
|difficulty of distance. In many The twenty-third Annual Meet- Women's Hostel Needed. oase the only solution of "the ing of the Hongkong Benevolent 1. In submitting the above re- former difficulty is to get the dis- next great social problem to be The 8.8.
Glenogle, which Society was held this morning at port on the year's work. the Com-tressed person out of the Colony tackled. It will bo within the arrived in porton Monday brought the City Hall, when Commander mittes feel that the time has come and that solution raises another memory of our readers that not long ago, Mr. Lloyd George had along 1,200 Chinese passengers. W.-Beckwith B. N. presided for bringing to the notice of those problem, namely, the problem
from Rangoon.
over a fair attendance. There interested in the work of the of funds. We all of us realise some great scheme of land reform
were also present Mra H. E. Pol- Society, and the welfare of the the coatliness of passages to our which was to be put forward Tientsin Telephone System. shortly,
The contract for aber telephone look, President, Bishop Lander, Colony, a need which has been selves and we must realise, and Evidently the other members of the Cabinet have de-system to be installed in Tientsin Mr. J. H. Kemp. Dr. Saunders, increasingly folt for some time that section of the community to which we appeal must realise in clined to lend their support to it, has been secured by Messrs Mrs. N. G. Stabb, hon treasurer, past, namely:-
and Mrs G. T. Edkins, hon.soC. 2. The need of a Women's practical way, the peculiar. and, after the experience they Arahold Karberg and Co. on gained over the Insurance Bill, behalf of the Western Electric Co. The following georetary's re- Hostel, under the management of costliness of this form of relief port was read by the Chair o recognised society, where if, the Society is to be permit they are wise in their decision.
Sanitary Board.
women and girls may find ted to carry on its good work. Among the matters for consi+
The ladies of the Committee temporary accommodation al Rather Puzzllug.
deration at the fortnightly meeting, bog to submit the following moderate rates and may at the In conclusion I would add a of the fact that the Chan- noon was an application for six and the Statement of accounts for tian influence.
But what heats us, in face of the Sanitary Board, this after-Report of the work of the Society, same time be unler good Chris few words of assurance to present and prospective members of the cellor hind a scheme which was weeks' leave of absence by the 1912. The number of cases 3. Definite instances can be Society. You will have gathered trumpeted forth OA a great secretary, Mr. W. Bowen Row-entered in the books since the given showing that there ought from the Hon. Secretary's report one, is Lord. Haldane's statement lands.
formation of the Society in 1869 to be in this Colony, as there is how much patient care is devoted that the Government are studying Contre Secured.
has now reached 1287. During in other centres in China, Japan, to each individual case. the question and that, when they We understand that a local the past your alone 70 applications and India, accommodation to meet individual attention cannot be they have collected suflicical fiom han secured the contract for for assistance have been received, the requirements of women arriv-valued in money and is represent material, they will be able to the steprio light installation at showing a slight increase upon ing in the Colony, seeking em-ed by no entry in the Society's i make anime suggestion. This Hoihow and Kungchow, Hainan. the numbers of last year which ployment, passing through, or accounts. Further you will have seoma singularly like giving Mr The shops and offices in the cities were the highest then on record. temporarily out of work.
gathered in how capable a man- Lloyd George away. Presumably are now being wired up, and the
nor the comparatively small in he had neither studiod the question first installation of ongines,
Careful consideration has been 4. Constant enquiries by letters come of the Society is adminis nor collected sufficient material, dynamos, &c., put in at an early given to the circumstances of the prove that if such a Hostel were tered. We all of us appreciate for then it would have been at the date. The rates of Subscription to the "Hongkong Telegraph" will disposal of the Government,
applicants, and the help rendered provided it would be supported good management in concerns Seamen's Institute. be as follows:****
There may not be a conflict in
has been as varied as were the not only locally, but also by mis- business, charitable, or otherwise, The annual meeting of the Sen.
in which we are interested. In the Cabinet on the subject of land men's Instituto, takes place this needs. Clothing has been sup- sionaries passing through Hong this respect the report and ao- roform, but we should not be evening at 6 o'clock, Bishop plied, temporary board and lod-kong, and by an increasing num. surprised to learn that Mr. Lloyd Lander presiding. At the aging provided, work procured, ber of ladies travelling alone, wlio counts speak for themselves and George had a word to say to Dual dinner will take place, to passages or part nesages paid stay here a few days en route for they throw out to investors the promise of a return, out of all' Lord Haldane about his latest be followed by an illustrated for those able to show that they other places.
5. The Committee desire to proportion to the sums invested. speech...
lecture on the presont position could get on better elsewhere;
The cordial thanks of the in the Balkans by the Rev. G.B. widows have been helped in pay-appeal to the Public to help thom The Food Tax Question.
ing school fees for their children, in their effort, which they are Society are due to Dr. Sanders, Berry
and women with no prospect of a now making to collect funds Miss Inness and the nursing staff one good; and it looks as though The funeral of the late Mra G. 4. livelihood here have been assist for such a Hostel and would of the Matilda Hospital for the the general body of taxpayers Caldwell took place yesterday ad to take their children to re-auggest that it should be put un-many kindly services they have might profit from the recent afternoon at the Happy Valley atives in the Home Lands who der the management of the Young renderol in individual ouses dur Worben's Christian Association, ing the year and to Mr. Taggart, difference of opinion among the Cometery. The service was con were willing to receive them. Unionists over the much-debated ducted by the Rer. V.H.O. Moyle.
By means such as these 17 which does such excellent work Manager of the Hongkong Hotel, and also thio management of fool tax question. We read, in There was a large attendance of women and 41 men have received in the Colony.
the Astor House Hotel, for definite help. n telegram to-day, that the deci-sympathisers at the graveside,
A large amount of interest and sion of the Unionist party that while the profusion of floral
The Chairman said: Before their generous help in several food taxes shall not be an issue tributes was a fitting testimony time has been expended upon the making the few remarks which instances of special need. Also
I think I shall be voicing the at the next election has so much to the great number of friends to remaining 12 applicants on whom are expected from the Chairman of all present in expressing
no money, has been spent. Of on this occasion I should like to impressed, the Liberals that they lady made during her life.
sincere admiration for the are now strenuously advocating
these 3 were men who were found say that I feel it a great honoar Gulity of Procuring. the reduction of existing duties, Mr. Hazelant, at Police to be quite able to look after be asked to preside at this the splendid work, accomplished in " especially those on sugar and to. Coort, this afternoon, give bis discovered to be receiving help Society and thus to be associated,
themselves three others were 24th. Annual Meeting of the the cause of distress by our Presi
dent and Hon. Secretary. This rather unexpected develop decision in the easy in which from another Society; one had even in a small way, with those tion of the report and accounts. The Chairman moved the adóp." ment reflects a recognition of the man was charged with procuring leclined to leave the Colony after Indies who have dovoted so much This was seconded by the Rev point wo made in this columna Chinese girl for immoral pur all arrangements has been made time and thought to relieving V. H. C. Moyle, who spoke most some little time ago, a point poses. The defendant was arrest for him to do so; two girls had distress in the Colony during heartily of the work done by the which is often overlooked by the ed in Hongkong whilst on the tray naked for work and, would not the past year. Free Traders, namely, that the from Conton t5 Vingapore with the
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BONGKUNG, TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1913.
GUIDING THE YOUNG MAN,
It's an ill-wind that blows no
a food-tax system
་
Late Mrs. Caldwell-
Chairman's Address.
not realise the number who were
You will remember that at the Society. People in Hongkong did existing fiscal policy je as much girl. Defendant was found guil-apply for it when an exceptional-
as is any ty and sent to gaol for six months good opening was offered end of 1911 the Society bad out of work and iu distress in
them; another girl whose friends balance in hand of $534. Sub- system which has been urged with hard labour. Sergeant bae asked for employment to be scriptions during 1012 amounted
the Colony." by the advocates of Tariff Wills proved the case.
Deserving Cases Helped. Reform. It now
found for her showed clearly to $576, new life members' fees looka 35
that she did not intend to work; $250, donations to $1,308 and of the proposition, and said, that Bishop Länderspoke in support: though everybody has taken
FIELD OPERATIONS. ·. a woman to whom most valuable interest on investments to $738. all the cages that hail been referred to the "Eroo food" policy, at
advice and protection had been The total income of the Society to had been thoroughly investi least in theory, though no serious.
Field Firing was carried out given until she received money was $3,480. A sum of $3,178 minded statesman would · for `a
gated and every deserving case by the 8th. Rajpate in the New from home to pay all expenses, was spent during the year on was helpod. He remarked on the Territory on Saturday and to-day and a man in whom the Comthe relief of distress and $52 absence of a hostel for young field operations also took place.mittee were interested had died in on incidental expenses, which
The forces were named the Hospital. Rod and the Blue."
moment contend that a sufficient or an equitably regulated revenue the necessaries of life. Still, if the new movement results in any. appreciable remission of taxes, the public generally will have no cause to complain at the recont aplit" in the Unionist ranks.
Manners and the Theatre
can be attained without a tax on
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Commanding the "Red" force was Major 4. C. Ralph, and it consisted of a Composito Battery of Mountain Artillery, and the 8th Rajputs.
"The "Blue" force consisted of the 25th and 26th Punjabis
Umpires, were alloted for the
1.
leaves a balance to carry to 1913 had come when there ought to be women, in the Colony. The time A word of congratulation was offered to the local Y.M.C.A., in
Help Appreciated. | account of $249. Regarding those who have been
some institution of that kind, alonderette in our columns yesterday, on the new spirit of activity
Unsatisfactory Features. which: Sooms to bo animating the association. A return is made to
helped the Rules, of the Society
where young women could stay The receipts for the year were and be surrounded by helpful. the subject because, Inwover much the fact may be overlooked, the
prevent much being said pub. considerably larger than they influences. He most strongly sup existence of a working association of this kind is of first importance
icly, but a short outline of the were in any of the four preceding ported the appeal and trusted the tos Colony such as Hongkong. There is here only a small
circumstances of some is append-years, but so also was the exponadios could take it up; for it was permanent community. Young, men come here, and stay a few
ed. Amidst the inevitable un-diture. There are two unsatis- a ladies' matter. years, and pass to other spheres. A few there are who remain and become useful and valued members of the community; but, for this] Once more, anil we trust for
certainty in many of the cases of factory features of the revenue The following were the officiala). any lasting good being done, it account to which I should like elected for the year-President most part, the men who come to the Colonies are men with the the last time, we are obliged rod force as follow:-Captain has been most encouraging in to draw attention. Ono is the Mrs H. E. Pollock; Vice-President, roving spirit in their blood. Some of them settle here for good; to allude to the ill-bred conduct of S. T. Stenhouse, R.G. A. (attached other instances to have receiv. small number of subscribers. Mrs. Badoley; Hon. Treasurer, many of them do not. But, whether they remain or go further, an certain Hongkong theatre-goers, to the 8th Rajputs and to the ad letter of thanks and ap. The number of subscrib rs to Mrs. Stabb; Hon. Sec. Mrs. J. institution like the Y.M.C.A., if its activities are properly directed, whose idea of enjoyment in Mountain Battery), and Lieuten- preciation from relatives of gether with the 5 new life mem- Kemp; Committee:-Mrs. can wield enormous influence towards ensuring that the Colony public place socms to bo to disant W. A. Moore, R. G. A., at the shall have the best that is in them while they dwell within its tuch the artistes and to annoy tached to the "Rol force.
persons helped, and to bere represent just per cent Alabaster, Mrs. Ball, Mrs. Chat- hear that a fresh
start of the British, European and ham, Miss Inness, Mrs. Moyle,. other members of the audience. horders,
Captain H. K. Hughes, lat has been made, and happier days American resident civil populat Mr. Ross, Mrs. Shellim and Mrs. In no critical spirit, therefore, but in the friendliest possible plaints in this direction from 20th Punjabis), Lieutenant J. A. some remaining in the Colony last census
Wo receive a good many com Btn. K.O.Y L.I., attached to the entered upon; and there are also ion calculate according to the Voretzsch. way, and because we recognise the immense possibilities for useful time to time, the latest being Jervois, attached to the same, who
Tho other unsatia-, On the notion of Mrs. H. service to the community in an alert Y.M.O.A., we may make that, at the Victorin last night, Major A. R. Barrett, 126th Balu- their indebtedness to the Society.centage which donations bear to the Chairman
gratefully acknowledge factory feature is the high per E. Pollock, a rate of thanks to certain suggestions. There come to this Colony, every year, many three young men seated in the ohistan Infantry, (attached to the
concluded the young men from Home who know little of the world, little or front portion of the house per 25th Panjauhis, and Captain with directly by the Committee surely not too
In addition to the 70 cases dealt the income of the Society. It is meeting. nothing of the East, its temptations and hazards and pitfalls. Freed sisted in making offensive ro. D. E. Jarrad 1261 Baluchistan others have beau attended to by that section of the community for the first time from therestraining influences of home, some of them, marks aloud, during one of the Infantry, (attached to the 25th the Chaplain to the Missions to whose nationals it is the constant. Blmost before they are aware, are belogged by temptation, lost songs! Whoever the culprits Panjabis) acted as umpires for Seamen, who has a grant of endeavour of the Society to relieve, because they lack a friendly and guiding hand. We hope, there may bo, we hopo they the Blue" contingent. fore, that the ollicers of the local Y.M.C.A. keep in touch with will take 1 hint. It
$15.00 a month from the funds to extend to it a larger measure of similar institutions at Home and learn particulars regarding at least an abominable thing that persons
of the Society.
support than is represented by a Alleged Forged Bank Notes: some of the young men who come here annually. We hope, too of this description should be allow-
The Chaplain has been of great percentage of 1 in 100-more that these newcomers are met when they arrive, or soon after, anded to annoy others who have
service to the Committee and especially when it is con- Before Mr. C. D. Melbourne, are offered a hearty welcome and the hand-grip of good-fellowship paid their money to be amused
that they wish to thank him for his sidered
membership at the Police Court, this morning, which means so much to the stranger.
for an hour or so. If they will
co-operation.
only involves the paltry liability a Chinese school master, his wife The thanks of the Committee of $1 a month. I should liko also and daughter, living at 9 Wanchai An active, working Y.M.C.A. will adopt this course, but i take a tip from us, they will at-
A man was charged at the are also due to the steamship com- to point out that it should be pos- Road, were charged by Sergeant must go further. It must make abundantly sure that the sound tend the boxing match nost S attractions it offers to the newcomer are at least as strong as the turday night and try to upset Mr. Hazeland, with larceny as helped in the arranging of capital for investment the fees leged forged bank notes.
Police Court, this morning before panies who have most kindly eible for the Society to treat as Gerrard, in connection with al- unsound attractions which meet him elsewhere. Having got him, chat, It is conceivable that a that is to say, it must be able to hold him. This, we judge, is what very healthful lesson may be in bailce on the lat inst. the offers of the institution are anxious to accomplish, and they bounders of their type can, as are evidently determined to make the social side of the institution as strong as is possible. Attention is being turned to athletics, too, rule, only derive pleasure form and that is a pleasing sign. The sound mind is found in the sound sunoying women folk. body; and the sound body is that of the athleto. And the athlete who is a teetotaller-a steady liver in overy way--will last longer
store for them. But
· JUNK LOST.
young
is
a
UNCONFIRMED STORY.
Man charged with Larceny as Bailee.
much to usk
Two Difficulties..
SCHOOLMASTER
CHARGED.
The passages; to all the subscribers received from life members but wife was charged with uttering According to the statement of and donors to the Society for if we were to act on this principle a spurious five-dollar note, the the prosecution, the defendant, their support during the past now we should have no money in daughter with attempting to utter, and the man with having was handed $130 by the com-year; to all who so generously hand for immediate needs. plainant, at Yaumati, to buy some gave to a special subscription list |
another forged nole in his posses- pigs from Taip. Later defen which it was necessary to circulate The Society ia called upon sion." dant went to the Poice Station to meet the needs of an exception to face in this Colony all the Mr. Shenton, of Mosers. Deacon... and máde *
a report that al ease; and to the Dramatic Club ordinary difficulties attending the Looker and Deacon, who defond- ho had been robbed in the rail- of the 1st K. O. Y. L. I. for their relief of distress. There is the od, applied for a romand, which too regularly frequents public or private bars. Let sport of every Lam Yau, mester of an un-way train. Polico were sent out generous gifts to the funds of the same necessity as elsewhere for was granted, bil in $150 each kind be cultivated so that all strong and healthy young men may licensed fialing junk, has report and they ascertained that the Society,
probing deeply into the circum- being allowed. The case will be be gathered into the fold of a guiding and protecting institution.ed to the Police that, whilst fishing report was untrue. Defendant, During the course of the past stances of each case and the came heard on the 22nd inet. The steady young man who, in his spare time, takes an interest in nt Hoi Mun, near Swatow, the s.s. if was stated, admitted this before, year the following ladies have necessity for preserving at allThe notes, we are informed, sport and in books-to name no other activities will do botter Taku Maru collided with his being charged.
sorvad on the Committee. Mrs.costs the self-respect and self-aro not similar to those forming work than the other kind. That manner of man an active Y.M.C.A. junk and one man was drowned. Mr. J. II. Gardiner defended. Atkinson, Mrs. Alabaster, Mrs condence of the persons relieved. the subject of the charge against oan foster, and he is essentially the man such a Colony as this most The junk and fishing gear were The case was eventually remaned Bell, Mra. Beckwith, Mrs Chat. But there are two difficulties of a the Japanese, though they are requires.
lost, the value baing $2,500.
ham, Mr. Edking, Misa Innes, sproial character which I should Chinese,
in a sporting sense, and will go further in life, than the athlete who
.