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The Weather."
Lower level 8 a.m. Temp 75; sunshine.
1914,
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
1912 1013
04.8.
FIFTH ADJOURNMENT.
Chi
85.8.
MATERNITY HOSPITAL.
1908 1909 1010 1911 *** 1912 1913
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2.81.
Caso that Drags In the
3.8.
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Summary Court."
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3.7.
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111
4.67.
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The Malls.
The Nursing Staff Problem; Replies to Questions.
A meeting of the Legislativo Counoil wes held this afternoon
the Council Chamber. Thero were present:-H. E. the Governor, Sir Henry May, KC.M.G.
His Excellency Major General, F. H. Kelly, O.B.
We inquired the other day as to whether the new Age harbour lights were proving as successful as had been anticipated, and we bave it on the best of autho,ity that they are. As a fact, they have not been touched since the begin- mouth ning of January. They give the DECAY maximum of light with the sunshine. minimum of trouble and the minimum of expenditure. In all Siberian Mail. Left por 8.6.
Gregory Apcar yesterday. three respects, therefore, they are in striking contrast with the old Siberian Mail-Closed per 8.8.
India to day at 9 a.m. lighta which were good in their way and day but were far short Sibarian Mail.-dus per 5. As If the Aga light in every respect. saye to-morrow;
The French Mail of April 7. H. Komp. The cost, too, is trifling nowadays, Something like three pounds was delivered in London yester sterling per year as against fifteen day: formerly. At this rate of saving ench light will pay for the cost of installation in the course of a very few years and there will be a clear ourly saving from that point. The harbour authorities, did ́a good stroke when they installed
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Police Court Cases.
It is satisfactory to note that, after all, there is every likelihood of Great Britain being officially represented at the forthcoming The number of onses heard in Exhibition at San Francisco to the Police Court in 1913 was be held in honour of the opening 13,954 as compared with 13,450 1012; the revenue W69 in the time of the announcement of $158.451.56 as compared with the Government's decision not to $99,253.10 for 1912. participate, there has ten
Hunting News. The police yesterday' sent to growing feeling that the policy was a short-sighted one, and this the Doge' Home at Causeway Bay has culminated in the visit of an another four dogs, found straying influential deputation of Members in the streets and unable to give of Parliament to the Prime Min-a sat afactory account of them resolve. Mr. Asquith ister urging a reversal of this selves.
The Tiger Again in Evidence. Uhi Koug: a student, of the sympathised with the deputation tust he promised to submit their London Mission Hostel, Hatton views to his colleagues, and he Road, telephoned to the police at went a step futher forward when 8.50 p.m. yesterday, to the effect he intimated that the Cabinet that at 8.30 he had seen the tiger would very likely approve the on the hillside near Hatton Road. scheme which the deputation brought before him.
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erection
of ✡
far 80
Pirates near Pelho.
Piates have made their ap. pearance at the mouth of the Peiho. A fight took place re- cently between a Custome boat and pirates who tried to capture some wealthy Chinese merchants
A Niggardly Acceptance.
This scheme provides for the Governmental pavilion to servo as a rallying
New Flag Captain. l'ha-nbject of this paper is to publish cirrect information, to serve the truth point for Britishers from all parts
and print the news without fear or favour,
of the Empire. We do not, Captain C. Maxwell Lefroy, however, much like the tone of who is well known on the China the Premier's comment in giving Station, has been appointed flag thia plan his benediction. He captain to Vice-Admiral Pierce, stated that the scheme would be commanding the East Indies in the nature of a complimentary Squadron, and Captain of the flag- acceptance of the invitation ship Swiftare, eister battleship
without committing the Govern of the Triumph, at tlongkong. went to much expenditure." Latest Advertisements. There seems something mean The premises on the Shameen aud parsimonious about such an occupies by the Bank of Taiwan attitude, which certainly contraata are to let.-Page 5. very sharply with the thorough- going manner in which Australia is taking the matter up, spending 40 less a sum than £80,000 on adequate representation. This is yet another instance of the Culonies showing the Mother Country how things should be
The Hongkong Telegraph.
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1914,
THE TAI ON FINDING
The finding of the court of inquiry which dealt with the cir cumstances of the Tai On piracy is as complete and helpful as could
it is not placed upon record every day that men "look all possible
done.
Figures.
The local office of the O. P. R.
Consignees notice regarding the ss. Mattre is issued.-Page 5
Mr. G. P. Lammert is Pelling a selection of prime ostrich feathers on the 15th inst.-Page 5.
Arrived Yesterday,
The Hon. Colonial Secretary, Mr. O. Severn.
The Hon. Attorney General, Mr The Hon. Colonial Treasurer. Mr E. D: O. Wolfs.
The Hon. Director of Public Works, Mr A. F. Charobill.
The Hon. Capt. Supt. of Police, Mr. Mellvaine Messer.
The Hon. Mr. E. E. Pollook. The Bon Mr Woi Yuk, C.M.G. Hon. Mr E. A. Hewett, C.M.G. The Hon. Mr E, Shellim. The Hon. Mr Lau Chu-pak. Mr. M. G. Breen, Clerk to the Councila.
infante.
In the Summary Court this morning, before Mr. Justice
All these cases are exolading Hazeland, Lo Chiu-fau, trading as the Panstore, sued 8. MoKnight of the Naval Dook Yard. for $1,051.71 balance due for goods supplied. For the purpose of bring- ing the claim within Summary Jurisdiction the sum of $58.71
VICTORIA HOSPITAL."
1911
1912
14.24 10.35
1013
14.4
4. How many Sisters are there was abandoned. now on the Nursing Staff at the
"Mr. G. Norrington (Mr. G. K. Government Civil Hospitals? Hall Bratton, appeared for the Are two of such Sisters liable to plaintiff and Mr. Crowther Smith be sent down to the Kennedy
Town Hospital to nurse emall-pox appeared for the defendant. and other infectious diseases, and Mr. Norrington said that for are two more of such Sisters at the purpose of his case it for the tending for the greater part of would be necessary their time to the nursing of pri- manager of the business and vate cases in different parts of also the late proprietor of the firm the Colony?
to be present, but they were The Hon. Colonial Secretary at present outside jurisdiction. replied as follows :—
He bad informed his friend of This question ovidences con- the improbability of their being siderable misapprehension. The present. They were in Canton The following recomme.dations Staff of siators at the Government and he must therefore ask his borne on the Lordship to adjourn the c680. by H.E. the Governor were refer- Civil Hospital
ig 9. At Ken Some of the documents essential red to the Finance Committas: Estimates
A sum of $670 in aid of the nedy Town Hospitalit is to the case of the plaintiff were vots Public Works, Extraordinary, 2. At Victoria Hospital it is 2. missing, and the only person who There are in addition in re- could speak of them was the one longkong, Buildings, Temporary Quarters for Scavengers. sidence at the Government Civil who owned them-the old pro- A sum of $4,850 in aid of the Hospital 2 Private Nursing prietor. He was sorry the care vote Public Works, Recurrent, Sisters. When the Sisters for could not be brought forward New Territories, Miscellaneous, Kennedy Town Hospital are not that day, for there seemed to be "yphoon and Rainstorm Dam-required then they do duty at the a number of witnesses and an
interested audience from When the Private Nursing Naval Yard. agee-Mainland and Islands in Government Civil Hospital.
A sum of $6,092.34 in aid of the Sisters are not, out nursing they
Mr. Smith aaid be ob- Northern District. vote Public Works, Extraordinary, are available for duty at the
jeated to an adjournment as Compensation for the resumption Government Civil Hospital.
At the present time there are 3 there had been four already of land and houses at Tytam Tuk Vallage in connection with Tytam Sisters of the Government. Civil because the plaintiffs witnesses Tak Water Soheme, Second Hospital. Staff on duty at the had not been in the Colony. It Government Civil Hospital and was the duty of plaintiff's solic Section,
A sam of 832.43 in aid of also 2 Private Nursing Sisters itor to have his witnesses there. The case had been dragging on the vote Miscellaneous Services, who do not happen to be out since March. The first hearing Compensation for Cattle destroy-nursing. ad...
There are 3 Sisters on; duty at was on March 27, and it was then GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS. the Victoria Hospital. There are adjourned, at the end of that week The Hon. Mr. H.E Pollock, K none at Kennedy Town Hospital. it was adjourned for a fortnight C., put the following questions standing in his name:
the
and twice afterwards. The Private Nursing Sisters are
His Lordship made a propar- engaged at private nursing for 1 When was the decision about 9 months in the year each story order an adjourned the arrived at to increase the staff of One of them is thas available for case for a week. It was against the Medical Department by two 3 months in the year at the Gov- his principle. he said, but he was Probationers instead of by two ernment Oivil Hospital. The bound to enlarge in this case. Sisters; between what dates wore Kennedy Town Hospital Sisters the Probationers advertised for, are for the greater part of the and in what newspapers?
year employed at the Government Civil Hospital.
The Hon. Colonial Secretary replied as follows:-
14.
5 How many Probationers are On the 19th August, 1913, two thore now on the Government! Probationers wore advertised for Nursing Staff, and how many were in the Hongkong Daily Prora and there on the 23-il October, 1913, in the Hongkong Telegraph, in and the 23rd April, 1914, respec-|- each case from 11th July, 1913, tivoly? to 17th July, 1913.
The Hon Colonial Secretary In the same papers three Pro-replied as follows:- bationers were advertised for from the 22nd to 28th November; 1013.
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(a). Two.
(b). Four.
(c). Two.
LAWN TENNIS.
Conclusion of H.K.C.C.
Tournament.
The Lawn Tennis Tournament
in connection with the Hongkong Cricket Club was brought to a conclusion laat evening when the final of the Professional Paira competition was played off in the presence of a large number of 6. When will the vacancies, spectatore. Messrs. R, Boncook vertised for in the South China Morning Post from the Oth to which were caused by the mar-and R. D. Stewart (Merobante) riages of two Sisters in April, opposed Measts. H. A. Nisbet and 12th Marob, 1914. -
Five Probationers wore
break. They have the promise also that they will not bi losere by a record run by the new Canadian to Miss Isabel Sanchez, the wall (a) Until recent yeara a fairly April, 1014. The necond vacancy through, "killing" the ball at
the affair and "this, with the knowledge that their conduct has excited the admiration of every European in the Colony, must be source of much pleasure to them:
Pacific stentaer, Empress of Asia, known local singer. After the the actual time being 217 hours marriage ceremony a reception a from Yokohama to Vioteria B. O, was held at No. 2. Roseneath or 2 days 1 hour between the Terrace, Kowloon where the happy ports named, thus eclipsing the couple were the recipients of The Court put its finger on a good point when it pointed to record established by her sister congratulations from their many
which seems to have been universal on board of vessels on this run,
t
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the irregularity and very possible source of danger of the practice, ship the Empress of Russia in May friends.
Stowaways From Hongkong, Government receive in respect of
Fast.
To establish this new record it
June.
Mr F. P. Helme of the Philip- pine Bureau of Navigation has Arrival in Hongkong by the 8.8. Siberi and is staying at the Hongkong Hotel. Among the 2. Has it been found by the 1914, be filled up? How long 11. R. Phelipe (Civil Servico), and be expected. The officers of the ill-fated vessel have emerged from NEW PACIFIC RECORD. passengers by the e.s. Siberia Government, as the result of before such marriage did the after a keen struggle the former yesterday was Mr. H. Higgins experience, that it is an easy mat. Government know that they would pair claimed the verdict, though it not only with eredis but with 'actual compliments paid to them.
president and general manager ter to engage Probationers posses- take place, and has the Govere-it took the full five sets to decide of the Manila Railroad Company, sing satisfactory qualifications? mont taken any and what steps the issue. The win was secured steps to secure the safety of the ship and conducted the defence of Empress of Asia. Sets up New
He is staying at the Hongkong Do not such Probationers, as a rule, to fill up such vacancies and by three sete to two and 23 games to 21. The set scores were 2-6, Elotel.
require, during the first year of when? the bridge most gallantly." Coming after the pleasing little
Hongkong Wedding. their engagement, to be carefully The Hon. Colonial Secretary 6-5, 3-6, 6-2, 64. function at Government House the other day, when they were
Mr. F. Hyndman of the Stand-supervised by the Sisters? replied as follows:-
The match was not noteworthy warmly congratulated by His Excellency in well chosen worde, this
The Hon. Colonial Secretary One vacancy was filled by the for long rallies, as both paire
arrival of a Sister on the 30th commendation from the Court of Inquiry should go some way has received a cable from the ard Oil Company was married
played the forcing game all towards waking them feel that the darkest of clon is must show a Yokohama ollice advising them of yesterday at the Hosary Church replied as follows:--
good supply of Probationers has bren filled and the Sister is
Every opportunity which present. expected to arrive at the end of ed itself. In the earlier stageu was forthcoming.
Aisbet and Phelips showed super- (b) Yes.
3. In the year 1918 how many 7. What is the maximum
lly brilliant at the net while his Military women and children number of bads which a Sister or form, the former being especi
pariner showed admirable re- were cared for in the Government on night duty has attended to Hospitals, and what fees did the since the lat May, 19137%
sourcefulness in making recover- The Bon. Colonial Secretary ies from awkward shots. Leading Then Chinese were charged in such cases? Has there been any, replied as follows:-.
оце, делега It is not possible to ascertain by two Beta to of carrying an unlimited number of passage runners, cargo brokers was necessary for the "Empress the Marine Coort, Singapore on and, if so, what increase in the and live stook, attendants who pay no fare and are commonly of Asia to maintain on average April 30, former Atratoon Apcar rhes, mince the Government took largest Eumber of cecupied bede. they would, was then surprisingly statistica kept the opinion inclined to the view that 20 on Government and the supposed to form an intelligence department for the pirates." It speed of 10-1/4 kuota for a distance may be taken for granted that the Court did not arrive at that of 4,200 nautical miles, which is from Hongkong to Singapore. over the care of such cases from which a Sister on night duty has their opponents then surprisingly The accased were found guilty the Military Authorities? attended to since the 1st, of May, rallied, both men serving with finding without the most clear and definite proof that here is a a splendid performance.
and were fined $25 or four weeks' The Hon. Colonial Secretary 1918. The daily average number great effect. Poelipe simultane- probable source of danger, and it is to be hoped that the companies,
rigorous imprisonment, $12 from replied as follows:-
of patients in the Civil Hospitally foll away, and the fourth each fine to go to the owners: 208 Military women and chil-in 1013 was 85.0, excluding ret was easily won. The fines were paid with the exdren were cared for in the maternity cases, while two Sisters Sores two sete all there was a ception of two of the defendants Government Hospitals in 1913, were on night duty during that sharp tussle for the honour, and at the end of the eighth game in who do not belong to the Colony, and $8,881.88 was received in period, except during the month the last set "nets all and games The following table shows the
fees on their account. These fees of August, when two fairly senior" was called. Then the win- 'Not Plague. Meantime the public is waiting to learn what further steps are persistent decline in the Govern- The Chinese fireman taken leave no profit to the Government Probationer Nurces each did a to be taken to obeck the evil and reduce to a minimum, if elimina- ment majority on the Irish quea from the Pacific Mail liner Persia There has been no increase in fortnight of night duty instead of ning pair came along strongly, and by forcalul play and ekilful tion is out of the question, the chances of further piravisa. In the tion in this Parliament:mi
on arrival from Hongkong, to the the Nursing Staff since the taking a Sister. light of Mr. Churchill's statements in the House of Commons, how-Government majority at laat
SJ Lazaro hospital at Manila over of the Military cases. Two Sisters for night duty has placing they took the two les ever, it is to be feared that the local government may find itself General Election
suffering from a slight fever is
The admission of women and been the recognised number for games, thus claiming the decid
ing set and matob, handicapped in any measures it may propose to adopt. 1f Mr. Majority for 1012 Home Rale
still under observation, though it children of the Garrison has not the last 10 years. Churchill is satisfied, even in face of the fact that a terrible affair Bill, second reading 101 is practically certain that he is materially increased the work of has occurred, that the patrol of the West River is sufficient, no help Majority for 1913 Bill · can be looked for from the Home authorities. But however blind Nominal Government majo
rity, 1914 they may be, it is certain that some effective measures must be taken and that speedily. It is true bar until China has settled Majority for 1914 Bill down and secured a strong government able to cope with trouble Nationalists voting for 1914
Bill throughout the length and breadth of the land, these eats will always swam; but that is no reason why the British Government Government majority, inde pendently of Irish allies, should not take every possible precaution to prevent their swarming
1914 more than can be helped,
if only for their own sakes, will give the matter the attention it de- serves. They must recognise that, with pirates so daring as they are
and danger of attack always threatening, they can afford to neglect HOME RULE MAJORITY. no hint that is worth notice or fail to close up any possible loophole through which news of value to the pirates may escape.
128
98
in charge states that no symptoms
not a plague victim. The doctor the Sistera na the following
figures will show:
98
80
charged in due time. All persons
of plague had developed and that Daily average of patients under the man would probably be dis
treatment
CIVIL HOSPITAL
75
under observation are kept in thẻ hospital a certain length of time,
#1908
88.6.
1909
90'2.
1910
92.0
5 well.
1911
91.2.
even though they are perfectly
Poor Worn out Horses.
With the
B. E. 2's To Fly Again. Following an inquiry with" re- A Bill to prohibit the exporta gard to certain points of construc- tion of homes which, by age or ion in the B, 2 aeroplaner, it infirmity, are unfit for work was has been decided to take the o given a escond reading unanim machines back into use for the qualy in the House of Commons Royal flying Corps. vn April 3,