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The Full Court.
The Full Court, outered on an other day's hearing of the Lifamily appeal a'case; this morning, Three Bottles of Whiskey
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Obstruction.
ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH,
KOWLOON
The Annual General Meeting-
THE NEW STATION.
YACHTING.
Inter-Club Race on Saturday,
The Site Fixed Upon. Yesterday afternoon H E. the
An inter-club race for all Governor met sme of the mem- bers of the Legislative Council at classes other than cruisers is to Kowloon to endeavour to fix on a be nailed off on Saturday next. A site for the new station of up will be presented to the
The annual general meeting of so1tholders, subscribers and regular members of the congre gation was held in the Vestry Last evening, Rev. N. C. Popa the Kowloon-Canton Railway, winners and two other prizes will with headquarters in Sbaughini, A Chinese charged before Mr M.A. Vicar, prosiding over asome- Among those present were the be presented if there are sufficient
Hon. Messrs. Chatham, Thomson, entries." and a share capital of 10 million 0. D. Melbourne to-day with be what larger attendance than in
Osborne, Hewett and Wei Yak, as The course is as follows:- dollars id 100,000 shares of 100|ing in unlawful possession of formier years.
Lyeemun Beacon (Port), Cust dollars each. The concession is three bottles of whiskey, was The minutes of the last pnnual well as Mr Winslow, Manager of for 30 years, and it entitles the fiued $10.
general meeting having been read the British section of the Itailway Rock Buoy (Port), Kowloon Rock The lund near the new sea (Starboard), Channel Rock (Star- Company to an advance of ien
and confirmed, the Chairman ask- millions from the State Rt A hawker who, with the rosted the Hon. Treasurer to present railway was examined, as also ing Line: West to East between wall to the seaward side of the hoard). Distance 9,3 miles. Start- moderate rate of interest: Thore of his class, was described as a his accounts for the year 1912.
that immediately in front of the Flag Staff at the Royal Hong- The Accounts. are possibilities in such acompany, perfect nuissace, by the Police,
Mr. Fielder, Hon. Treasurer, in the ferry buildings, and the kong Yacht Club and a Mark but it seems to us that Chinn, will was fined $2 at the Police Court | do better to turn har attention to today for creating an obstruc presenting the accouats, said he line of frontage of the new sta-Boat moored at a suitable distance dil not think there was much for tion was decided upon. A line out in the stream. Preparatory the development of her "mineral tion.
him to add to what he bad al-had been marked out on the gun, 2.25 pm. Starting Gun, resources. Her conl output is Hawker Receives a Lesson.
A Chinese hawker who failed ready said in his printed roports. ground, and certain preliminary 2.30 p.m. Finishing Line; as very small; yet, with Chinose Labour so cheap, as compared with to produce his licence when de. On going through the former proposals made, but those present Starting Lane but East to West. that of other coal-producing commanded in Aberdeen larbour, records of the Church, he said, he yesterday wore agreed that the panies, there ought to be many was fined $1, by Commander found that the finances had never space. suggested was quito inade- fortunes in the winning of coal Basil Taylor, at the Marine Court, before been in such a healthy quate, the general opinion bing alone.
this morning.
condition. Everyone knew, be that the area must be considerab- fore the commencement of the ly enlarged.
Various plans for thestation vers year 1912, that the additional ex- penses incurred by the changing inspected" and alteratione deter- This reminds us that, for the
of the Vicar would ascessitate mined a pon; alterations that will i development of the silk industry at the Marine Court, this morn- the raising of $1,800 in excess of undoubtedly, it is thought, beSpoondrift...40 and the recapture of China's silk
ing, for having several pesengers Agriculture and Foroetry has over his licensed numbor. planned to work along certain well- lefined lines. The old method of
The Silk Industry.
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BONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, '1918,
THE MONGOLIAN SITUATION.
Too Many Passengers. San Hop San, the master of A passenger bout, was fined $6, by Commander Basil Taylor, R N.,
Boatwoman Fined.
Yacht
Kathleen
little provision had been made proposals. The clook tower which ordinary expenses and yet very improvements on the original Colleen
rá meet
Handicaps, 2
per mile on course
Scratch
this extra expense, was in the first specfications will Violat The Letter Carrier. A Chinese charged before Me.flowever, the balance brought remain, though probably in an C. D: Melbourne at the Police forward from 1911 was $468 altered form. There was some ruling is to be improved and it Court, this morning, with bring did and they had been able to discussion as to the material of spred increased. Special agents
ing 30 letters into the Colony, meet all their expenses during which the station should be built; are to be stationed in foreign coun
credit balance of over $300 suggestion was made as to the tries to secure orders for Chinese the same not having been propor- the year and to carry forward a whether granite or bricks. One Ayesha...... This splendid result was partially employment of brick and plaster Holoyon... silk, and Chinese Consuls abroadly stamped, was fined $36.
to make reports on the
Alannah... 2,00 industry and the demand for silk. At the Marine Court, this mora-lue to a marked improvement but the general feeling was that Alanna
ing, before Commander Basil in all sources of revenue, but strength and artistic appearance goods, so that the supply mayaylor, R.N. Leung Kan, a boat inore particularly to the deficit would be best achieved by means Daphne spection bureaux " are 10 bo women, was fined $3 for not fund which was inaugurated of a brick building with founda- The plot finally agreed upon etablished in Canton, Shanghai, having a licence for her craft when the Salo of Work" Com-tion and dressings of granite.
last year.
is that near the big crank by Police wharf. We understand Ningpo, Chiefoo, and Chunkiang Defendant said she had only own.mittee decided not to hold a sile to inspect the work of raising ed the boat three days. silkworms and of spinning silk.
that the erection of a fort some 40 feat high near that point is contemplated.
properly meet the demand.
Rowdyism Denounced.
› Captain Bruger,
Marseilles.
'Left for Home,
was find $150 or in default two fare of the nation, may be rapidly months hard labour. ruined if the Opposition cannot
Proceeded to Camp. recover" that decent self-control
instant,
Possession of Arms.
A Big Improvement.
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Elaine
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13.57
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18.36
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Dawn Owl... Liza
2.20
21.42
2.20
21.42
2,20
21.42
White Rose
2.20
21.42
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Joyce Sirius Lysbeth 2.20
2.20
21.42
2.20
21.42
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21.42
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21:42
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21.42
2.30
23.15
2.30
23.15
2.30
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2.30
23.16
230
23.15
Toinnotte... 2.30 Vora
23.16
2.30
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In order that a second and third prize may be given the Sailing Committees of both Clubs have decided to levy an entrance
oe of $1.
Mr. A. Bune will represent the R. H. Y. O. at the Starting Line and Mr. J. Reidie will represent
Entries close at 6 p.m. on Fri- the C. Y. C.
In other words, the industry is to Captain Otto Bruger, who for The Treasurer pointed out that be placed on an up-to-date, buai-four years has been in command the "offertories" had shown the ness-like basis. These are indeed of the s.s. Landrat Scheif, left for greatest improvement, exceeding
As, already stated in the Bat. his home in Hamburg by the a..he previous year by more than hopeful signa.
Telegraph," it is intended to Dorothy... Prinz Ludwig to-day, to be mar- $1,000. The support received
Theola riod. Captsin Struve, the son of from the military authorities dur-erect a V-shaped pier adjoining Gael the owner, assumes command of ign the last half of 1012 was three the new station, one side of
nes as much as formally for which will be used by the Star Anna We see by the Home papers that the ship.
The church has been receiving a Ferry Company and the other Joan' the recent rowdyism in the House
Among the passengers who lef Capitation Grant since April devoted to railway purposes. The of Commons, in which an order.
the by the Novaen for Ludon yester last, when the accomodation was present Star Ferry pier will pro- public jetty, paper was thrown was at Prime Minister and a book pitched lay were Mrs. GP. Lanimert and found inadquate to take the slidably be used as a
and the roadway leading from itBeatrice at Mr. Churchill, has led Proon, while by the saury boat Eniere at the 11 o'clock service,
The other receipts had more or will be restored to its normal fessor Dicoy, the eminert Coa-gineer Comm ir. Figgens, Capt
H.K. Hughes, Mr. J. A Jervois less been about the same as the width stitutional, puthority, to enter a strong protest against the teu and Liout. C. P. Hearle left for previous year. The ordinary ex-
a litle VOLUNTEER ORDERS. penses were, if anything, dency in this way to lower the
less than before. · Previously Convicted. standard of Parliamentary de-
Corps orders issued by Captain A man, previously convicted The accounts as presented were bates. In expressing his indigna-
The other busi cos C. V. S. Skrim bire, Staff Officer, the meeting.
the areas follow- Was In face of the telegram, which appeared in yesterday's issue, tion at the unruly scenes, Profes-under the opium ordinances, ap-adopted.
Parades at headquarters, at Vestry and and which indicates that Mongolia has bluntly advised China of her sor Diney stated that he did peared before Mr. F. Hazeland, of
the Police Court, to-day, charged lection of the intention to go her own way without Chinese interference, it is to be because it was his firm convic with being in possession of Auditor for the ensuing year. 530p.m.:-Monday, Civil Service
tion that the cause of Unionism,
Coy., infantry Drill; Tuesday, hoped that the Chinos Government, howover chagrined it may be, with which is bound up the weace of prepared opium. He The members of last year Howitzer and 10 pr Section, gunday, 24th inst. when entrance fees
Vestry were re-elected with the will bow to the inevitable. There are hot-beads, of course, who will
exception of. Mr. Piatt who, anti-drill; Right and Centre Section must be paid.
The CY.O. are holding their urge-who have already prged, indeed that the Chinese army
dipating his departure from the M. G. Coy., M. G drill; remainder should be thrust into Mongolia. With the forces of Russia, watch which every Englishman is ac-des, slajure IS. Paul, and vacancy and the one caused by Section M. G. Coy., M. G. Drill; day next.
Lieutenant-Colonel A.T. Row: Colony, resigned, and to fill this infantry drill; Wednesday, Left fifth championship races on Sun- ful and waiting in the background, such a policy would be fatal to customed to
expect from his
A. L. Birrett, Captains C. G. the departure of Mr. T. Hunter, remainder, infantry drill; Friday Young China. The politicians at Peking are sure to feel the bitter representatives in the Parliament Woodhouse, F. H. L. Jarrad, Mr. Pryce and Mr. J. J. Robson Civil Service Coy. M. G. drill;
remainder, semaphore signalling. UNIVERSITY SUCCESSES. nees of their situation, but it cannot escape their notice that recent at Westminster." The probabi. R. H. FitzGerald, and G. EI' were elected.
lity of Ministerialists making Russell, 845 rank and file, and Mr. C. N. M. Hamilton was re- Engineer Company-Wednes Russian action in Mongolin has not met with any very serious capital out of the affair is also 62 followers, proceeded to camp elected Hon, Auditor, Mr. Pack-day, at 3. p.m., parade at West At the recent examination at oriticism outside of China. That is perhaps the most significant touched upon, and then the at Ho Sheung Heung on 18th ham People's warden, and Mr. Fort, Kowloon, for technical in- Hongkong University for the strnations. Taikoo Detachment. King Edward VII scholarships circumstance attending the present situation,
distinguished Professor makes o
Claxton, Vicar's warden."
Wednesday, at 5.15 p.m., par which are awarded in the two strong point when bo points out
New Members. Ae things stands, China is helpless. However unjustly she that inasmuch as the rowdyism Quite a number of cases came The Chairman personally, and ade at Taikoo for 10 pr. gun drill, Faculties, Medicine and Enginee may regard herself as having been treated, aho cannot meni inatters of the Suffragists has ruined the before Mr. C. D. Melbourne this in the name of the congregation, Kowloon Duck Detachment ring, the former was gained by now. The Mongolians have shown plainly their desire to be free cause of Woman Suffrage, Parraing at the Police Court, in thanked the members of the Monday, at 15 p.in., parade at Mr. Lim Chong Yung and the from Chinese interference and China may as well bow to the inev-liamentary rowdyism may easily which Chinese were charged with former vestry for all their ser- Kowloon Dook for M. G. drill; latter by Mr. Wei Wing Lok. Mr. Wei is well known locally as an itable and accept the fact that the fire-barred flag has one bar too It is sometimes argued that when permits from the Captain Super member in Mr. Pryce and the Musketry. Juuary 26th at athlete and is the son of the Hon.
bring-about the ruin of Unionism being in possession of arms without vices and welcomed the new Wednesday, infantry drill. many. Mongolia, it must be remembered, was vassal to the provocation is excessive, unruly intendent of Polico.. Fines were return of Mr. Robson, who had 2.30 pm, reanila of all Unit Mr. Wei Yuk C.M.G.
who have not yet fired. Féb, lat,
Mr. Wei, who is an old St Manchus, and, if China removes the Manchus, the Mongolians may behaviour is justified, but, as imposed ranging from $25 to served on the vestry previously. fairly claim the power to refuse to recognise the right of the Chinese Professor Dicey points out, there
Mr. Fiolder proposed a hearty at 330 pm. and February 2ad, at Sephen's College boy, was the $50. many intolerable wronge
vote of thanks to the Rev. and 9.30 am. 2 Engineer Company, first student to enter the net to take their place. I the Chinese view is right, of course, Russia are
Alleged Counterfeit Coin. which, for the welfare of the
Four then were charged at the Mrs. Pope for the ready manner Standard Test for trained men.
University. He comes of an all- has helped to force the whole difficulty by gaining influence over the
Church Parade-Sanday, pe- round sporting family and it is country, even members of Parlin Police Court, this morning, before in which they had settled down Hutukhtu. More than once has the statement been made, that the ment are bound to bear with Mr. F. A. Hazeland with making, in this their new sphere of life rade ut Headquarters at 10:30 on record that, when only a boy Mongolian Princes do not favour his policy but fear to oppose it calmness and dignity. The warn and being in possession of a and said he was sure he was voi-n.m. Dress: Khaki drill with of eleven, he defeated Sir Henry because of the power of Russia. The best answer to that assertioning comes nono too soon. quantity of counterfeit coin cing the opinion of all prosent in trousers, khaki helmet with dra-Blaks at Government House by Sergt. Grani, who was in charge saying he hoped it would be gou badge, waist-belt, side arma 15 in a 50 up game of billiards. is that a deputation of the Princes went to St. Petersburg some time
of the cise, asked for a remand a very long time before thee and black boots. Pulties will not It is interesting to learn that he ago to ask for Russian protection against the Chinese. It is just washington and Westminster.
antil January 27, which was would think of leaving them. This be worn. Medals to be worn.
is one of the Chinese chosen for possible, of course, aa has been alleged, that even this move was Earl Grey's proposal that a granted,
Range. The allotment of the the Olympic Gamce at Manila. was carried unanimously. engineered by Russia in order to strengthen her hand in succeeding monument be erected to George
Oplum Offences.
Tlie Vestry for this year con-range to the Scouts Co. on the moves; but it is much more likely and feasible that the mission of Washington in Westminster Two men appeared before Mr. consists of the following:-Chair-afternoon of Sunday is cancelled.
Danco. The meeting post-i “MERRIE ENGLAND.” the Princes was the result of a strong desire on the part of the Abbey will be cordially welcomed Hazeland at the Police Court man Rev. N. C. Pope, M.A., mom- Mongolians to be free from Chinese influence. The probabilitics by fair-minded Britishers all over this morning on three charges bera Sir C. P. Chater C.M.G., poned from the 15th inst. will point in that direction; and probabilities are about as safe a guide so even if the suggestion im-selling prepared opiam they were hem, Mr. B. E. Fielder, Mr. Crow-p.m. on Tuesday. At least two
The first concert of the present the world. This would be the under the opium ordinances. For Mr. J.J. Robson, Mr. R. Pack-take place at headquarters at 6 30 as unsupported assertion in international politics.
plied na more than a delicate Gaed $100 each, for having in ther Smith, Mr. J. P. Douglas, members from each Unit shoulder of the Hongkong Phil- harmonic Society has been fixed On the other hand, the Russians allege that the Chinese have compliment in America; how their possession 43 macn of pre- Mr. T. F. Claxton, Mr. Pryce, and attend.
Resigned, -Sapper R. McEwen will take place in the Theatre for Saturday, February 8th and violated their Treaty rights in Mongolia. This is denied, to be sure, much more so is it when it is eo pared opium $13 evel, and for Mr. B. F. Campbell. but it has not been disproved although there has been ample, obviously the outcome of an having 7 mice of opium dross ‘in "Hon, Secretary: Mr. Pryce. is permitted to resign will effect
Royal at 9.15 p.m. All active, opportunity, and every reason, for disproving it. In the absence of honest desire, on both sides of the their possession $4 each.
Hon. Treasurer: Mr. B. E. from the 16th inst.
non-active, and subscribing mem- any useful evidence on these and other points, it is not altogether Atlantic, for permanent peace Little Thieving,
Fielder.
Mr. R. CHESS IN HONGKONG.riptions are reminded that they bers who have paid their sub easy to arrive at the facts of the oase. Once again, however, the between the two great nations? At the Police Court this mor- Church Wardens:- probabilities may be considered. Colour is certainly loat to the Wa Englishmen can never for- ning before. Mr. F. A. Hazeland, Packham and Mr. T. F. Claxton.
A meeting of the Chess Club are entitled to one ticket each for claim that Russian Treaty rights and privileges in Mongolia have give Georgo III's ram-headed a Chinese was sentenced to im
Bandits in the North. in connection with the Y.M.C.A. this oncert, at which German Beon ignored, by the fact that, in other directions, China has acted folly that lost us our Americas prisonment for a month for the
It is reported that bandits are was held yesterday evening, at Opera "Morrio England" will be in this way. The opiam agreement is one glaring instance and her Colonies; but we have long ago larceny of some clothing. The attitude with regard to Tibet is a second. Whatever the rights and forgiven Washington for heating prisoner was an employee of the again making their presence felt the Association Rooms, the fov, even, and all vice presidents to wrongs of the affair, however, the facts stands out patently clear us, and are more than ready to Dairy Farm, and Inspector Dy in the north. A bandit who at Bono prosiding. The following twn. The plan is to be seen that Mongolia is finally lost to China. And China will be well join hands with our brothers in mond informed his Worship that tacked a timber merchant at officers were elected-President, Messrs. Lane and Crawford's Bud advised to accept the situation as calmly and philosophically as the United States in honouring he had to admit, that while there Liangyao on the 3rd instant. Mr. G. Piercy, Hon. Secretary poking opens next Monda possible. Her ministers have sufficient to tax their energies within one of the greatest personalities was a large stuff of servante on robbed his victim of Y. 1,800, and Treasurer, Mr. T. Fuller, work will be performed b her own borders without troubling greatly over either Mongolia or the modern world has ever the place, there was little thieving Later the robber was arrested and Committee Messrs. A. Vivзashond orus and orchestra of 101
token to Mukden,
J, T. Longstalk,
performere, Tibet
here,
.