THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1918.
THE FINEST LONDON GIN
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OLD TOM
An Important Decialon,
A decision given in the Sum- mary Court yesterday is of more
DAY BY DAY.
Mält Delivered,
HONGKONG DOG SHOW. THE SUGAR INDUSTRY,
Interesting Facts Concerning
the Hawaiian Islands,
the Philippines. Indirectly the Territory of Hawaii seeks in The only failure a man ought than ordinary interest. rattan to fear is failure in cleaving to the to-day we publish the
In our advertisement columna
Europe immigrants and settlers, furniture manufacturer was sued purpose he sees to be beat.
programme
who, on arrival, find but practi- by a chair-maker to recover the
of the Dog Show, to he. held at
oally one source of employment: the Grand Stand, Happy Valley, sum of $11:50 for work done;
on, Maroh 15. Many obstacle ad interview of yesterday we exists without ties of the land.
In elaboration of our publish the sugar plantations. Thus a there was a counterclaim for The French Mail from Hong- have stood in the way of the have been able to secure the fol-
constantly shifting pornation $31.18, being $30 balance of kong of January 14th was de-Committee, one of the greatest money advanced for food sup. livered in London on the 12th being the difficulty of obtaining lowing interesting information may nearly every competent
Be the criticism what plied. Defendant, in the course of inst. his evidence, said that he em-
a suitable place at which to hold from a gentleman familiar with agricultural labourer has benefit- the show.
the Hawaiian Islands and the ted by his experience in Hawaii. of the Stewarda
sugar industry as carried on Eis wages are fair, far abovS the 15th of each month, but, as the fined two boatwomen $2 each, stand at the Racecourse has been
any elsewhere available, treat- men gambled, the practice was for failing to licence their boats.placed
ment good and the practical discontinued. The men threatened
at the Committee'a Although the group comprises education valuable to him in his to strike, and were reminded that
disposal and all arrangements are eight islands, cape ja
station. This has proved particn- Society in Hongkong in to be held be obtainable from the Honorary having the
The annual dinner of the Welsh now complete. Entry forms will on only the four named below,
David's Day, March 1st. at the Hongkong Hotel on St. Secretary, Mr. J. E. Gresson, or
By
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less confident of the strength of their position. The sooner they make up their minds that, he cause they have had loans, their case is actually weaker and not stronger, as they have hitherto supposed, the better will it be for all concerned,
A Striking Contrast.
That Britain is doing her part
graph."
there.
grown
true of the Filipinos who have emigrated, to Hawaii under areas noted: specific conditions not as con-
at any of the undermentioned Kanai 500 square miles, Oahu tract labour bat with wages places.
508 square miles, Mani 728 and allowances clearly defin Offices of the "Hongkong Tele-quare miles and Hawaii 4015 ed: The Filipino is far mors of a useful and competent man and labourer than many writers declare. In Hawaii he is held in esteem next to the Portuguese sad Japanese as unskilled la-
Hongkong Club. German Club. Phoenix Club.
. Olab Lusitano.
FAREWELL PERFORMANCE.
Excellent Entertainment by Tsingtau's Crew.
bourer.
square miles.
The first three islands would be non-productive, except for the great and expensive irrigation systems established, which sup
This is a hopeful outlook for ply ample water to the cane fields. the future of the Philippines and The islands bave practically the Filipino when his ambition no streams properly termed rivers; is aroused as a labourer, at home. but small water-courses, frequent-
TRAINING NOTES.
ly carrying torrents of water, are
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This Morning's. Performances...
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HONGKONG, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1918.
A HALF-HEARTED GOVERNMENT.
the attention of the House.
It
Bijou Theatre.
something to remember.
BILLIARDS.
Taylor Falls to Defeat Pitt.
NEW VESSEL,
Building at Talkoo for Philippine
Customs,
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2-231-510
Members of the crew of S.M.8.numerous. Intercepted and stored, Chauffeur Discharged.
Tsingtan gave an excellent fare this furnishes one source. The The conclusion of the case in well performance at the Theatre remasining source is artesian
A nasty mist hung over the which the Chinese driver of mo- Royal last night. There was, it from wells or deep excavations. Racecourse this morning when tor car number 12 was charged is pleasing to record, a large en- Where irrigation is necessary there were many ponies put at the Police Court with rackless dience which was generous in its constant sunshine on the sgrioul through gallops. The most in- driving on November 14, and appreciation of the many excellent tural lands is characteristic; yet, toresting gallops of the morning causing injury to Mr Powell, was turns provided.
at the same time, precipitation of were those of Sir Badivers and reached yesterday after we had Prior to the conimencemont moisture and rain in the Jambolini and the latter came out gons to pross. The magistrate, of the performance, one' of mountains may be enormous; and the superior pony on the clocks, Mr C. D. Melbourne, discharged the members of the crew this moisture is held in great Violini also went well a did Sir the defendant,
expressed the thanks of the swamps and morasses well up in Acalan. In caloulatio; o ; these Pistols and Ammunition.
Tsingtan's men to the people of the mountains, and not on low times it would be as well to take Inspector MacDonald charged Hongkong and said they mueh levels. The texture of the forms-into consideration the going, opium evil is apparent from the this morning, before Mr. C. D. had met with. He further ex-volcanio voids so extensive and the following times were re- statement just made by Sir Ed- Melbourne, with being in posses plained that all the items on the enormous that a conduit and corded ward Grey in Parliament. Thesion of two automatio pistols and programme were original and the natural reservoir is formed within Cleric (1 mile) 38, 1-12.2-5, right honourable gentleman stat-two hundred rounds of ammani- ideas of the crew. ed that the Government had tion without having the necessary
the volcanio close of the moun-1-47, 2-17.4-5; 1.q. 30.45. The programme was composed teine. The extent may be realiz-
Diabolini (1 mile) 41, 1-21.2-5, consented to the inclusion of permission of the Captain Super very largely of physical exered when it is known that every 1-58, 2-31-2-5; 1.q. 33.2-5. Ohibli and Kwangsi in the list of intendent of the Police. A fine of eises and were admirably car day on the small island, Oahu, Mayfair (1 mile) 37, 1-11, Provinces to which the importa- $100 was imposed. tion of Indian opium is prohibited,
ried out. The stick drill was 598 square miles, there is pumped 1-46.1-5, 2-18.2-5; L.q. 32.1.5. * earried through with rare
Beptrovata (1 mile) 34.2-5, and that Hunan, Anhui and Shan
pre-from these subteranean sonroes tung will be subjected to joint Bijou in an excellent one and was work was not less successful.
The new programme at the cision, and the horizontal bar over 480,000,000 gallons of water. 1-10.3-52-19.3-5.
Two means of distribution are
Brano (1 mile last 3-4) 34.1-5, investigation at the earliest pos- duly appreciated by a fall house The club swinging, pyramida, provided. Reservoirs at high 1-09.3-5, 1-43; Lq, 33, sible moment, and, if the result last night. The principal picture done, especially the first-named. and enormous pumps to force above; batet by ten leath
Danboyne nad wrestling were all admirably and convenient levels with ditches,
galloped with is satisfactory, Britain will also was Matrimonial Sqaalte," in agree to their addition to the list. which the immortal. Wiffles Perhaps the most successful items artesian water to various levels
Sir Bedivere (1.1-2 mile) 41, It will be recalled that the Anglo- appears as the much-married hero on the programme, judging from where required, the maximum lift 1-16, 1-44.2-5, 2-22,4-5, 2-56.4-5, Chinese Agreement provided that Miss Dolly Swift was as bright though a fine tableat whore the Chinese authorities and popular as ever and got re-selection orgon the Shameen" tities of angar per acre requires
the applause, were the mandoline being about 650 fest,
3-31; 1.q. 34.1-5. To produce maximum quan-
Revenue (1 mile) 40, 1-16.4-5- proved suppression of poppy peated recalls for her songs. Miss growing in a givon Province, the Uecile Stephano continues to draw was much appreciated.
maximum sunshine, ample water import of the Indian product
Capello (1.1-2 mile-1 Jast mile) England has had Governments of all sores and persuasions there to should be discontinued. good houses; intlead her splendid was one of the most excellent the three essentials are constantly 31,46
Altogether the entertainment supply and fertilization, as thus 37.1-5, 1-13.4-5 — 2-21; 1q. during the past three decades, but it is doubtful if essential half. is in acknowledgement of this tion at the Bijou just now and that has been seen in Hongkong at work without such interruption
Head or Tail same as above; heartedness has ever been so strongly marked as it is in the case of bond that Britain is now agreeing her rendering of some of the old the present ministry. Measure after measure has been introduced, to farther additions to the list of ballads-notably "Ben Bolt" is
for quite a long time.
ss occurs when rainfall is solely Capello won by a length. depended upon and overgast skies such Provinces. In contrast to this, question after question raised, and, unless the matter in hand we find China deliberately in-
Ben Wyvis II (1m-I 1) 34.3-5, delay the work of sunshine.-09.4-5, 1-41.3-5; 1.q. 31.4-5. happened to be a personal fad of an influential minister, it has been fringing Trosty obligations in the
Under such conditions an avo.. Jambolini (1 mile) 38.1-5, handled gingerly or lukewarmly, and either allowed to linger and matter. Who shall say, in face of
1-46.2-52-20.1-5, rage production of 8 to 101-11.4-5, tons of sugar is not suprising, 2-542-5, 3-21-15; 1.q. 33.45. die or else to be shelved and dodged till some new interest claimed that measure of sympathy in the these facts, that China deservos
Where rainfall alone is the con- Defford (1 m-1-6) 40-1-15, lq. movement for which the anti-
The frame of a new vessel is dition, and sunshine at a mini-35 When the flogging of men, under the White Slave Act, was the opium faddists so eloquently
being laid down as rapidly as mum, the sugar production is but subject of discussion (introduced, let us admit, by a Radical merit a tithe of the abuse levelled fessional Mr. Alec Taylor, at the the Philippine Government.
The well-known local billiard possible at the Taikoo Dook Yards 3 to 3 tons per acre. plead? Equally, does Britain player, Mr. T. Pitt, met the pro- for the Customs Department of have corresponding yields to that Probably nowhere in the world Minister-and good luck to him) opponents were not slow in coming at her in connection with the Grand Hotel, last night in a game forward; why, Haaven only knows. When the opium question, in opium question?
We are informed that her of the Hawaiian Islands been all its many phases and bearings, was brought up, the Government
of 800 up. Taylor conceded length will be 165 feet over all, secured. Nowhere has agriculture 400, and was defeated by 382, with a moulded breadth of 25 been carried on as intensively. said, in as many words, that while it was really very naughty of British Responsibility in Johore. just 28 short of levels. fast, and a moulded draught Experimental stations ander ex-1.4 China to break treaty, it really didn't see that it could move for in In our telegram of last night
There was a good attendance of 15 feet 6 inches.
pert scientists are always seeking the matter. The same policy has been pursued as regards the treat Mr. Harcourt is reported as lavwhen the game commenced, and She will be equipped with a
more productive and hardy varie
Muli Hand (1 mile) 30,1-19, ing pointed out that the murder interest was keen. Taylor was not set of triple expansion engines,
ties of cane, and more effective other matters. In a word, although the present ministry has un-in a "Telegraph leader-cer of the pain he was suffering from of the regular marine type, which coming such pests as may appear
Indore Chief (1 mile-1 }) 32.3-5. deniably some clever heads in its composition, it has hardly one-red in Johore and not in the poisoned foot. Yesterday morn will give an indicated Horse The most effective and economical
Violini (1 mile) 38.3-5,1 13.- unless it be Sir Edward Grey-who has the pluck to say "Thou Federated Malay States. Are ing it was lanced by the doctor Power of 1400. The vessel will be mill methods of extracting the 3-5, 1-49 35, 2-241-5, 2-57.3-6; shalt," or "Thou shalt not"—and stick to it, even though the heavens we to infer that the Colonial and at one time Taylor thought equipped with a four bladed sugar from the came, as well as 1.33.2-5. fall. Shilly-shallying has been the policy throughout.
Secretary accepts no responsibility he would need to go to hospital, propellor, (bronze), and sixteen field work and handling, are sub Frovisional (1 m-1 t) 38.4-5, 1- for what goes on in Johore, The best break of the evening knots speed is called for in the jet to constant study and adop 17.15; 1.q. 38.2-5. The latest exhibition of this is contained in our telegram dated simply because it happens to be made by the professional, a contract,
tion.
Pawnee (1 mile 14) 95.45- London, February 11. Sir J. D. Rees called attention to the fact protectorate instead of a posses. nice compilation of 57. Pitt, who
The vessel will be used by the limited area, about 210,000 acres, The cane lands are of very
1-46; Lg. 34:3 5: a pop that the N.Y.K. is cutting rates between Hongkong, Singapore, sion? We only ask this by the played a steady and consistent U.S. Philippine Customs in mak for the land rises rapidly into the 1-10.3-5, 1-42.2-5; 1.q: 31.4-5.
Perpetual Motion (1 m-11) 35, Rangoon and Calcutta, while British shipping is excluded from the for a moment that Mr. Harcours, resulting in a break of 41, as a preventative against smug from the sea shore, and the limit 4-5, 1-45, 2-18.2 5, 2-50.1-5; Lg. way, for we are not supposing gatne, was applauded for an effort ing fast trips among the islands Japan coasting trade. What would Lord Beaconsfield, what would orany other minister, is primari Scores:T. Pitt 800; A. Taylor gling of opium, Chinese and con-of cane growing with few ex-31.4-5.
mountains at no grat distance Sir Acalan (14 mile) 35, 1-10. Lord Salisbury or Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, have said and done under lyto blame for an attack by coo 138. the circumstances? Esch and all would have called Japan to account lies on a European. We have
Lots of Time (1 ml 1) 40, It is stated by the Taikoo Dook ceptions is 1200 to 1600 feat without a moment's hesitation, and would have done away with said before that, until the whole
authorities that the vessel should above sea level. The results in the 1-16.3-5, 1-491-5 1.9 32.35 the grievance. But what does our present Government say? (it plan of estate labour is reaasi,
finished in about seven months. Hawaiian Islands should spoor- Pyramids (1) mile) 36.1-51-11, does nothing?) "Mr. F. D. Acland said that Japan had been "P-up, and we think there can be At the Summary Court, this
trouble will always be oropping
age any progressive and aggres- 1:47, 2-22.2-5, 2:56,3-6; 1.q. 34. proached with a view to securing a satisfactory arrangement. Pro little to add to this bald statement, afternoon, Wu Hang Trading as
FOR GOODS SOLD.
sive sugar producing community 5. ambitious to reach maximum Rosyth (1 mile 1. 1) 38,1-11.4-5; posals with this object in view had been made and vere onder con- All that we are inclined to object the Wu Hung Kee, ever! Mrs. sideration. In view of these negotiations any immediate retaliatory to is the fact that the Government Mak To Shi, befora Mr. Justice plaintiffs, and the Hop Wo Sheng A few years ago sugar con-1-08.4-5, 1-44.2-5; 1q. 35.3.5.1.
The Hang Tai firm were the tensive, and scientific measuere.
prosperity to adopt thorough, in 1.q. 33.45,
Powhattan (3-4 milo) 85.45, action exolading Japanese steamers from the Indian coasting trade hands of what goes on in protecto being arrears of one Cheese brought before Mr. Justice Gozu- the entire products of these is 2.00.3-5, 2-38, 3-12.3-5, 3-44-4-5;
should, so to speak, wash its Gompertz, for the sum of 350, firm the defendants in an sotion, stituted 981 per cent in value of was not contemplated.” Buch "proposals as are likely to be made rates ruled by native princes or month's rent due from the 13th pertz, at the Summary Court, this lands. The successful cultivation -9.32-2-5.
Packrow (1) mile) 44, 1-28.25, in this case will, we opino, remain a very long time ander con- by ohartered companies, sideration. Meanwhile British shipping companies in Hongkong course life is safe enough in the day of the 11th Moon, Yam Tz $413-27, $427-07 being the bal-added a factor in the total, so Or day of the 10th Moon to the 12th morning, for the recovery of and canning of pine apples has may look longingly at the Japan coast, but they may not trade there-F.M.8, and of course Johore is Year, (20-12-1912) in respect of ance due from the defendants to sugar now constitutes but 22 per with. Of course it's all a huge joke-except to British ship-ow nors not in the FM.S., but that is not No. 182, Hollywood Road; o the plaintiffs, for goods sold and cent. Being a small country with and we have a feeling that it should not be a joke, that an Eng- Mr. Harcourt. If the British Mr. J. H. Gardiner appeared Mr. F.X. D'Almada, who ap- practically only corporation agri-
the question with all respect to costs of the action. lich ministry should not be a laughing stock to other nations. Pre-Government extends ite
limited agricultural arlas and sumably the only
the only way out of the difficulty is for the Liberal party to protection to any state, it is sure. Almada, for the defendant,
formal for the plaintiff, and Mr. L.D' peared for the plaintiff, explained culture, there is no general farm- be honest, and own at once that they are not capable of tackling ly right that it should accept The defence submitted was ginally instructed by the defend-toned to the land, so the Hawatan
that Mr. L. D'Almada, who was ori-ing and consequent family life at Mail problems so grave, in which case the other side may have a ch
some amount of responsibility for denial of tenanoy to show what it can do,
the welfare of the dwellers in that! The case was proceeding when Judgment for the plaintiffs was supply. The only lawful source?
nots, did not new appear. Islands have no indigenous labour tate, whether British or natire, we want to
Labour under privata latita
:
Bengairn (1 m-1 3/4) 37.1-5, 1-13, 1-48-25; Lg. 33:25. vol. 1-47.35; 1.q. 32:35.
Quickstep (1m-1) 37,4/6;1-14, Sir Beaumaris (a) 37:35, 1-11.45-1-42; 1.q.30.15.
The Burglar (1 mile) 2-22 3-4;
32. Joy (mile) 37:4-5, 1-11.2-5, 1-44.2-5; L.q.33
ment of aliens, the administration of our Colonies, and a score off of Mr. Oakley-recently discussed in his usual form in consequence and two unusually large boilani fertilizera, and means of over 1-54-35, 2-26.3-5; l.q. 32.
TENANT, OR NOT?
a
traband in general.
be
delivered:
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round with about.
Glad Eye galloped last time Berwick (1 mile) 40.25" 1-50.4-5 2.26.45; Lg. 85.
For a Chinese or Japanese University, that Mr Rook It is stated by the
offered Y. 2,000,000 pose of establishini in either Japan or Chin