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HONGKONG, THURSDAY, JANUARY 80, 1913...
THE CURSE OF PARTY.
DAY BY DAY.
Good men who are capable are always needed.
Taken to Hospitalit
THE PHILIPPINES OF TODAY..
Interesting statements by a "Visitor to Hongkong:
ple-particularly of Mindanao
COMPANY MEETINGS.
are hospitable, tractable and teachable, and would like to Union Waterboat Company Ltd. say that this happy state of
affairs is largely due to The eighth annual general the magnificent work done by meeting of the sharehol ors in A Chiness malenged 34, of no Me. Arthur S. Allan, a well- Archbishop Harty and the Catholic, the Union Waterboat Co. Ltd.: His Excellenoy, "whether, in a fixed abode, has been found in a known Aviorican attorney practis-olorgy generally. Of course they was held at the offices of Messrs. school of this glass, more Latin house in Temple Street Yaumati, ing in Manila, who is passing are fond of pleasure; so are we Dodwell and Co., to-day at noon, and, at any rate, one modern lang. apparently insane. He has been through Hongkong, has given all down in Manila, as our annual Mr. S. H. Dodwell presiding. There were also present uage should not be demanded. taken to the hospital the polio some interesting particulars to Carnival shows. During the nine Not only is a modern language reported
the "Telegraph concerning the days of the Osrnival, no one who Masers. C. A. Tomes, J. W.O, extremely usefül,;; but the
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can help it does any work. Even Bouner, P. G. Bisschop, and Philippines. acquisition of any language opone
The OS Y Gwill hold its Mr. Allan has felt some sur-the Government officials get a Damoan Clark, consulting com- the mind, and enables one to second oruiser race on Sanday priso at finding that comparative half holiday every day. Two of mittes, G. R Edwards, M. 8. appreciate the strong points of the course selected is Channelly so little is known in Hong- the days are especially devoted Northcote, A. Ritchie, T. G. Weall, some of the Europeans with whom Rook (p.) Kierhow (8.). Propar kong about the Philippines to Filipino amusements, dances S. Carlill, H. H. Bond, and the. he may come in contact." The tory gun 10.5 and starting gan and their inhabitants. During and so forth. It's really a wonder- scoretary Mr. E. A. G. May.
ful time."
The Secretary having read "Telegraph" base poatedly urged 10.10 am
the thirteen years that the
Since Mr. Allan has been the notico.convening the meet- that the smattering of mathena'i-
islnade havo boon undor es, commercial subjects, and whaf Mr. J. W. Graham,, the Works United States, control, he says in Hongkong he has visited the ing, the Chairman said: Gen- we may call by courtesy
"Science,"
"Manager of the Hongkong that the progress of the country Law and Police Courts, and he slemen With your permission I will dispense with the for which forme the curriculum of NO
Whampoa Dock Coy., leaves the many secondary, schools nowa-
Colony for Home on the 16th of and people has more than fulfilled says of them :-
Amorica's highest expectations. the dignity of your Supreme accounts,
"Fwas particularly struck with mality of reading the report and laya, ia no education at ; and April, by the 8.8. Yorok, and is
Of Philippine commercial pro-
The profits for the year under boys who go out into life bearing returning in September.
sperity there can be no question, Court; to an American the pro- no better mental equipment than this are seriousely handicapped.
What Is the Use.".
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Leaves for Home,
Bound Over.
At the Police Court, this morn-ani, in addition, the people are ceedings are most impressive; review amount to $53.877.48 as ing, Mr. Hazeland bound over two more and more appreciating and moreover I think all Americans against $41,307.69 for the year; Chinese in the sum of $100 och Profiting by the increased eluua throughout the world are con which I trust you will consider
fairatiefsolory.!" to keep the peace for twelve tional facilities afforded them. vinced that, for giving a
Our superintendent reporte bearing, and for absolute impar- months. They were charged Quite a few years ago, my tiality and incorruptibility, the that all the Company's busts with assaulting another Chinese. of the natives would not even speak Spanish; now both
English courts cannot be beaten." have been well kept up, and I am glad to say that all re- pairs have been paid for out of current revenue. We have been fortunate this year in regard to weather conditions during the The Events and Entries. tyloon season, and have not had'
to encroach on either the special The programme for the Hong-repair fund or the insurance
Chinese Recreation Club.
The modern would-be utilita- rian is always asking "What is the uso of Latin ?" adding, as often as not, "And why should a On Saturday a cricket match Spanish and English are widely boy learn French when bo can between "A" and "" teams will spoken. According to Mir. Allan, acquire it in after years by he played at the Chiasse. Recreathe kindliest feeling provaila twelve months" residence tion Club, inconnection with the between Americans and. Fili- in France?" We might well Club's annual sports which will pinos. Natives are holding high and honoured positions in the be held on February 8 "Why learn reply,
any-
country; in fact the Bonch of the boyhood, bayond the "threo-R's"?
cart.
Old Woman; Injured.
** Merrie England.”
THE RACE MEETING.
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thing at all, then, during An old woman, a widow, living Manila Supreme Court is made kong Race Meeting showing fund. We are trying to dispose of Why tench a boy geography, if in Lau Yuen Lane in the western up of three Filipino and for the entries for the events on Mon- some of the eldest boats, but he is going to be a butcher, or district has, according to the American judges; and the Chief algobra if he is to be a journalist?" police report, heen removed to Justice is himself a native: who day 24th, Tuesday 25th, Wednes-although we have had one or two Such people seem unable to see the hospitial suffering from an has held the appointment since day 26th February is published onquiries, our efforts have not co Beyond these few marka I that proper instruction in a dead injured foot caused by being ac- 1898, The Filipinos have learned to-day. The number of entries for beso successful.
The entries for the various races think the accounts for no or a modern language is overy bit cidentally un over by a water to feel complete confidence in the about the same as last year...
courts and the legal administra
special comment, but 1 fore pro as much a mental gymtastic, as mathematics. And, if we come
tion generally, knowing that are as follow:-
First Day.
posing the adoption of the report to the utility side of the question, roudering of "Merrie Englanding justice,
Readers are reminded of the they can always be sure of obtain The Wong-noi-chong Stakes and accounts I shall be pleased.
The Maiden Stakes... we have yet to learn that any by the Philharmonic Society an
20 o naawer to the best of my ability Filipino Confidence.
13 any questions you may desire to Englishman can know the why February 8 at the Theatre Royal..
Full confidence, too, is felt in The Victoria Stakes... and the wherefore of his own. With a large chorus and orchestra, the beads of the Government. The Foochow Oup The Valley Stakes
.. 22 sk tongue without having made pro- numbering in all one hundred During the torrible time that The Trial Plate per study of Latin and either performers, a very excellent rea- followed the big Cebu typhoon, The Garrison Cup German or Anglo-Saxon.
Acting Governor Gilbert threw dering should be given. space permitted it would be no
himself heart and soul into the Satisfactory Progress. difficulty to prove further that, with rare exceptions, the young
We hear that Mius Clark, le relief work, personally accompay- follow who has received a classi. Hughes Comedy Co.'s chorus girling the relief party and making The Racing Stakes....
who injured her wrist on the very practical arrangements for The Jockey Cup oil education is vastly the intel
atage on Tuesday night is making supplying provisions etc to those The Exchange Plate... lectual superior of the typical as good progress as can be ex- who had suffered by the storms. In The Hoogkong Derby "science min."
But let that
pected; though she was, of every way both he and Governor The German Cap pas for the time being.
course, unable to go with the Forbes have won the good feeling The China Stakes
of the people throughout the The Lusitano Cup... company to Canton.
islande,
The Challenge Cup .... As tegards salf-government in The Royal Navy Oup. 34
Victoria Theatre.
The Professional Cup The Hongkong Club Cup
Second Day.
Third Day.
17 There being no questions, the. 19he Chairman proposed the adop- 27tion of the report and accounts. 22 Mr Northcote seconded and the 15 same were adopted.
35 On the motion of Mr Carlill,`
seconded by Mr Weall, Mr A. O. 34 D. Gourdin. was re-appointed: ...16 auditor. ...18
The Chairman: That is all the 31 business gentlemen, thank you 24 for your attendance, Dividend 18 warrants are ready now. An
The Hongkong Shipping and Trading Company, Ltd.
14'
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29 when the subjoined resolution,
24 passed ut an Extraordi 23nary General Meeting of the 34 Company held on the 14th instant, 32 was submitted for confirmation as
a Special Resolution -
Interport Football;
The last interport,football trial "Hongkong is well off just now matol was played yesterday, and for lady vocalists, for in addition in the Philippines, said Mr. Allan, The Black Rook" Stakes... 20 Au Extraordinary General it was fur from satisfactory to Miss Cecile Stephone who is the plan formed by the late The Gymkhana Club Onp. 34 Meeting of the above named Com- Throo of the military members of attracting large audiences to tho President McKinley was perfectly
pany was held at the Company's The House of Commons, constituted as it is of the direct re-the team were absent, and want Bijou we now have Miss Elsa plain and just, and should be The Grand Stand Stakes..... 24 Ufhoe, St. George's Building, presentatives of the people, has often been described as the most of them throw the eleven out of Wilson, an Australian soprano, "dhered to. The islanders were The Great Southern Stakes... 23 Chater Road, to-day, at noon, democratic legislative assembly in the world, and a place where, gear and made all the difference who appeared for the first time promised independenco after a The Hongkong Stakes ********
in its play. It is a pity, of course, at the Victoria last night. Mins lapse of years, and they will The Ladies Purse... above all others, freedom of speech enjoys unbounded licence. 4 that the team, as chosen, could Wilson has a strong, expressivo doubtless get it.
Meanwhile The American Cop first blush, therefore, the claim made by the Duke of Devonshire not have a final practice together, voios and sang "Il Bacio" and there is room for the Filipinos to The Phaeton Stakes..... that it is the Upper Chamber, and not the Lower, that may rightfully but the absent soldiers put the other songs with much feeling. be more fully represented in the The Governor's Cup...... boast of free speech, might appear to be little short of effrontery. claims of their own club first ani Sho should have a very successful Covernment. The majority of the The Champion Stakes
natives tribes are coming more The Consolation Stakes Iwill not require much consideration, however, to arrive at the often have we seen this' in foot-
were playing elsewhere. How season at the Victoria.
and more under the influence The Nil Desperandum Stakos 37 conclusion that the worthy Peer is correct in his contention. Ta the ballers? Loyalty to their club is
ofcivilisation, though the Govern ment is faced with countless The entries for the Derby are House of Commons party influencevare aupromo. A man inay think usually strong in them, and they TELEGRAPHIC DELAY. difficulties that arise through as follow:
have been knows, before now, lo as he pleases about this or that proposed enactment, he may occa decline the honour of a
We are informed by Mr J. M. dialect etc.
differences in local custom, tribal Mr. Brutton's blk. Somerton, sionally express a view which conflicts with the official opinion of rather thin jeopardise the chances Beck, Sapt. of the Eastern Ex-Bagobos of Mindanao, for example Mr. Ciro's . Sunlight,
Some tribes the Mr. Brutton's g. Petherton, his party on a given matter, but if he dares consistently to oppose their own team. But Hong-tension Telegraph Co., that owing are peaceful simple follows Mr. Gilpin's cr. Sir Bedivers, the official feeling in the division lobbies he in soon, sent about his kong's team is a sound one, and to temporary, interruption of who give no trouble...
Mr. Gilpin's br. Sir Beaumaris, the Shanghai eleven will have to cables there is delay on telegrama business. Party ties are all-powerful.
Mr. Goolace's ch. Alvänd,
"cap
The Moras,
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That the Company be wound
up voluntarily and that Ernest Alfred Mountford Williams, In- corporated Account of Victoris, to the Colony of Hongkong, be and he is hereby appointed Li- quidator for the purposes of such winding up."
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The resolution was confirmed.
MACONACHIE.
be above the average if it is to (exchanged with all places south. On the other hand, said Mr. Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's g. Frjian THE REV, J. KIRK
except Baigon, Bangkok &c.) and Allan, the Moros, a Mohammedan Chief, with India. Restoration is expeet-warlike people, seem to be Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's d. Borned ed this afternoon at 430. fu almost 'untaingable, Some atfr
Chiof,
Marine Motor Developments. ing shipping ports of the world, dealt with to best advantage.
Hongkong, as one of the leal. the meantime telegrams are being has doubiless been made by Sir Henry Muy's d. Dunboyne,
will doubtless road with deep in
the announcement that General Sir Henry May's br, Bruno, terest the announcement of the for the paucity of telegraphic recent challenge from them by Sir Paul's f. b. Sweet Sultan,
This delay probably accounts Pershing is ahoat to reply to a Mr. Norman's d-g. Reventie,
Sir Paul's b, Sweet William formation of a Company, with a news messages to-day. Joading a couple of thousand capital of one million sterling,
troops against against them. But, Sr Paul's g. Sweet Rocket, said the speaker, that is a com- Mr. John Pool's d. g. Screel, mon &ffair;
something of the sort Mr. John Peel's w. Ben Wyvis II, happens every few months; but Mr. John Peal's d. Bengairn, The Morós sorer neem able to Mr. Soares b. Jambolini,
KO.Y.LI'S AT SINGAPORE.
SEVEN PER CENT,
As recently announced the pas- torate of Union Church, Hong- kong, has, through the Colonial
of Manchester, says the Man Missionary Society, been accepted by the Rev. J. Kirk Maconachie,
bester Guardian." The church. has long occupied a position of influence in Hongkong. It was originally founded and built through the advocacy and efforts: of the late Dr. Logge, who was pastor of it for several years.
and the Rev. C. IT. Hickling, Subsequent pastors have included the Rev. G., Bondfield the Rev. G.J. Williams, now of Melbourne;
tion, Union Chapel is the only non- formerly of Withington, Manches tor, who has just retired after ten years service. With one excep episcopal church in the colony,
manse which adjoins it, stands in
The point has been vividly illustrated during the present week.win. Because there was a danger of the Government being left in a minority if Liberals spoke and voted as they felt they ought, one of the Ministry's most important Bills had to be ignominously dropped. There could be no greater indictment of the curse of the party system in politics than that. The outlook would not be so black were there some indication of a movement towards freeing Members of Parliament from the shackles of Party. But the tendencies are under the Chairmanship of Sir all in the other direction. We note, for example, that at the Con-Marcus Samuel, for the building "ference of the Libour Party just opened in London the question of of motor ships. Of lato, remark- party discipline figures prominently. There are a number of implace in the use of motora for ble developments have taken portant recommendations by the Party Executive having for their ship propulsion, and, incidental-arrived in port at Singapore about twn const dwellers and inland Take a lesson. Like the Dyake of The R. LM. S. Northbrook Sarawak, the tribe is divided into aim the observance of stricter discipline and the prevention of whai | ly, Hongkong has shared in the are described as "violations of the party constitution in the country construction of such craft. The 21 from Hongkong, bringing the trouble is concerned, there seems Hongkong and Kewloon Wharf
8 o'clock on the night of January people, and, as far as giving and acts of party disloyalty in the House of Commons." The oil in place of steam shows that ebire Light Infantry, which
great strides made in the 180 of 1st Battalion King's Own York little to choose between the two. Executive insists that if a Member of Parliament desires to remain the motor-ship has come to stay relieves the Buffe at Singaporo in some respects," said Mr. Allan, connected with his party he must observe such "loyalty" as will and we may assuredly look to a To the 735 men who left here but the hest Moro I ever saw wharf and Godown Co.'s Accounts
"They may not be bad follows
and Godown Co., Ltd. justify him in expecting to receive the Party's whips, One of the yet further extension of this eye must be added the new draft
The Hongkong and Kowloon tem of propulsion. Hitherto the resolutions framed to deal with the matter provides that when, in Scandinavian countries and Ger-heme by the transport Rills of the law in the islands, Mr. All of Profit and Loss "account" of The church, together with the the opinion of the Parliamentary party, a member is guilty of "an many have been our greatest com several months ago The Itay.
which strived in Singapore from Speaking of the administration for 1912 show a balance at credit sct of disloyalty calculated to injure the effectiveness of the Party," patitors in this Geld, but it is FG. Marshall, Chuplati to the Tho Supremo and Police audit, the Directors will recome
an said:
$518,490.01 which, subject to he shall be requested to explain his conduct, and in case the evident that English unkers are Forces, returned from Hongkong arts do not differ greatly from mead to Shareholders should be explanation is considered' unsatisfactory, the Executive and the Pur- the long start obtained by The'r by his vassal. The Buffs 120 in Hongkong, though, disposed of a fond
nt last beginning to make up for liamentary party may be empowered to withdraw the whips to the Continental rivals.
was removed about 20 years ago, member, either temporarily or permanently. This, coming from a
their departure Tron Singapore E course, the procedure is To pay a dividend of
and the present building is a for Madras by the Northbrook on American. In most
7% from Working
handsome edifice: Mr. Maconachie party which prides itself on the championing of free speech, shows.
the 26th thoir ultimate destination, the old Spanial
rospects Penal Code profits
$210,000.00 has received through the Colonial clearly what a fetha this party alavery has become.
being Wellington, his followed in criminal cases; To pay a bonus of 2% Sergeant Cooper charged a hill station year Oolaemind, but a committee is at work from profits on sales
Society a warm appreciation of Developments such as we have referred to above, prove the need man before Mr. O. D. Melbourne Southern India, The band of the on the laws of the country, and,
appointment and is already. of the formation of a new and independent group of Parliamentarians at the Police Court, this morning. Bulla gave their final moonlight in a very few years' time, a nsw Writeoff Wharves, &c. 76,791.17 great proportion of those who of proparty, a 60,000.00 assured of a hearty welcome. A go up to Westminister to speak and vote as they pleased, of Winchester rifle, a dagger and at Singapore on the 21st. There drawn up. -* - fj
with being in unlawful possession concert in the Botanical Gardens special Code will have been Transfer to Equaliza
attend the services are from whose only sim would be to further just and equitable legisla several boxes of partridges. He wish very large orowd of listonera. Among the natives there le Carry forward 21,099.74 late
tion of Div. fund... 150,000.00 Scotland. the successor
Rifle and Ammunition.
was a dead one."
do all in their power to prevent the passing of enact was fined $160 or in default Before the National Anthem, decidedly less crime then there i would not conform to this prime requirement, s
three months.
Auld Lang Syne was played.
the United States
good position in an excellent locality on the side of hill. If
hig
on of
will at once find mu