TELEGRAMS.
[Renter's Service to The "Telegraph.”]
(Continued from Paga I.)
OPERATIONS ÎN GERMAN BAST AFRICA,
London, April 1.
The War Office reporta:~The rainy season bas suspend- ed extensive operations in German East Africa and the opportunity has been taken to reorganize the forces, ex- change relief units, perfect the transport arrangements and roomstruct the railwaya.
The whole of the German territory north of the central railway is now being civilly administered and has rapidly settled down.
A small party of wandering Germans was osptured ou the slopes of Kilimanjaro on the 25th March."
The principal Geetaan force remains south of Bufiji with our outpoate în contact.
Our columns have bad mere activity in the western ares, where German column, marching southward were engaged by the Rhodesians and Nyasaland troops north and north-- nest of Lake Nyasa
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GERMAN SOCIALIST'S PLAIN SPEAKING
Amsterdam, March 1.
Is the Reichstag, the Socialist member David declared that a separate peace with Russia would not be so easy sa the Chancellor imagined. He demanded the creation of a constitutional democratic state.
The Socialist Ledebour said: If the Kaiser advised the Twar in 1905 to no longer oppose the people's demands why did not the Chancellor venture to similarly advise the Kaiser 1 We regard a republic as an inevitable development in Ger many (Uproar). History is marching in seven league boots and the German people are incredibly patient. (Sbouts of "Treason").
The President cautioned Herr Ledebour, who continued: The Boichstag must have a voice in concluding alliances and in making peace treaties and declarations of war; and the Chancellor must be dismissed when the Reichstag demands. ·
CONGRATULATING NEW RUBSIA.
Louden, April 1.
An Amsterdam message states that the "German press, with one inspired accord, fiatters acw Russia, hints at the conclusion of a separate peace, denies the rumours of im. pending German offensives on Petrograd and Bessarabia and says that these rumours have been inspired by Britain.
Great meetings held in London yesterday passed resolu tions congratulating the Russian democracy. The most in- fiuential was held at the Queen's Hall. It was presided over by Viscount Bryce and addressed by Cabinet Ministars the Hon. Mr. Andrew Fisher and Sir Alfred Mond. The largest wEK beld in the Albert Hall and WAS
presided over by Mr. George Lansbury, M.P.
Petrograd, April 1,
The whole Government has gone to Headquarters at the front
A PORK BUSINESS.
Dissolution af Partnership
Desired.
Before the Chief Justice (Sir William Beee Davies), at the Summary Court this morning, a
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, APRIL 9, 1917.
SATURDAY'S FOOTBALL.
HLP.B.
A. Company v. D. Company
K.S.LI.
The Governor's Cup Shoot.)
HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE
The final meeting of these rival company teams, to decide the championship of the II Division, attracted a fair crowd to the Club ground last Saturday, The game produced no high-class football,
The following is the complete list of competitors in the above shoot, which takes place on Satur day bert
Forthcoming Boxing Contest.
CORRESPONDENCE.
Į?the opinions expressed by corres- pondenta are not necumzily those of the Hongkong Talograph."}
WOMEN AND THE. UNIVERSITY.
To the Editor of the "Hongxoug
Telegraph."}
VESTING, ORDERS.
Applications Increasing in
At the Summary: Court, thin morning, before the Chief Justice (Sir William R.: Davies), the Hon. Mr. H.E Pollook, K.O. In view of the great success achieved by the Police Bowerve in
(instructed by Mosers, Lo and La), made a petition for the reeling. promoting. boxing contests, the
of certain property in the name of Royal Navy.Chief Petty porting men of the Colony will
Chan Pik-tenn, which was held Officer Cres, Pelty Officer Ed-read with pleasure that the
Sir-With "reference to the by his former concabins, Kwok- mondo, Petty Officer Lomab, LendCorps proposes to bold another contribution signed Victor Bain Li-ying; (who has now disp bat it was certainly one of the ing Signalman Botley, Leading match, on or about Saturday, Tehyi regarding the University peared) in trust with the pali- most exciting epocanters seen on Seaman Kitaan.
April 21. Those matcher deserve lecture, "What is an ideal Wo-tiouer. The petition was supported the ground this vesson. The
patronage Royal Engineers-Q. M. Sergt: the fallent
that man?", appearing in your paper by an affidavit by petitioner play was fast and elena through- Black, Corpl. Onzon, Corp, the public can scoord, for not of the 28th inst., I was glad to setting out the facts, and also by ↑ oat but many exy chances were Grimus, Oorpl. Rxmskill. only do they offer a splendid read the remarks made by Miss an affidavit by Mr. Lo, a member ‹- missed by both sidee. A. Com-
night's sport, but the proceeds are Pitts, though I may not see their of the firm of petitioner's solicitors, pany turned ont their strongest
always devoted to some deserving applicability to the Chinese Ind proving the identity of the partien eleven, but D. Company, sp
cause. In this instance the show ies of this generation. It is a to the transaction. parently dissstified with the per-
will be given on behalf of the pity that the other apeskar, Miss formance of the team against
British Sportmen's Motor Amba- Woo, was unable to be present so will know that a Chinnaina done South China Athlet'o, re-arranged
lance Fund, with is being raised introduce the subject: "Should their forward line, introducing
by Lord Lonsdale. Davies and Williamia.
R. G. A.-Captain Tarlor, Co. Sergt-Kajor Heath, C. Q M. S. Broncion, Sergt. Merrifield.
R. M. L. L-Sergeant Eoase, Sergeant Watering, Pto. Kolly.
ES.LI-Sergeant Small.” 74tb.Panjabin-Babedar Bhag- hat Singh, Jemader Fateh Mohd, Jemsdar Biragi Rama, Havilder Nand 8:ogh, Naik Naranjan Singh, I o. Naik Karam Dad, Sepoy Sher Mohd, Sepoy Parsot tam, Bindmaster Obristian.
Up to the present the following challenges have been issued
Chinese ladies be admitted to the Hongkong University ? ** for there are some people who would have liked, to hear her views on this subject.
Mr. Pollock Your Lordship
not always like buying property in his own name; he does not always like it to be know that he has certain property, so he uses his concubine as a medium.
His Lordship:---I very much doubt if the absence from one place, at Home, for a period of three months would warrant the iseno of a
Vesting The cdency letely in for en increase of these
Brittle won the toss, and sat D. Company to face s strong
1. Corporal Scott, R.E., wishes The pace was a cracker from the
to defend his title of Heary- outset, strong rashes by both
weight Champion of the Colony, forward lines taking the bali
I would like to point out that and also to fight for the Cham-Chinese ladies are not yet ready | rapidly from end to end. Exob goal was quickly visited but the Ahmed Khan, Havildar Mir Aulad
18th. Infantry-Subedar Niss pionship of the Far East,
2. Sapper Richarda, University, as there are great Order
to be admitted to the Hongkong forwards of both sides were over Ali, Havildar Nabi Bakbeh, Naik wishes to defend his title of numbers of them who are not anzione, the ball being alwrys Franjdar, Lee. Naik Imammudia Light-weight Champion of the fally educated in their own lang- pashed a little too far forward, Khan, Sepoy "Dilwar Ali Khen, Colony. allowing the backs to clear with Sepoy Naradia Khan, Drammer
Ruluja Khan.
esse.
Contrary to expectations, D. Company were the first to threaten real danger, Plimmer at inside-left being very persistent. From is long pass to the right wing, Davies went through and middled a good ball, bat Matthewe fred wildly
B.K.V.C.-Sergeant Bradbury, Sergeant Manak, Sergeant Sather Land, Sergeant Whitelaw, Corpl. Hasib.
H.K.V.B.-Lieut. Thornhill,
Mr. Pollock :-If the womanhad
3. Seaman Simes, R.N. Chal-age and some of them who have Vesting Orders in the Colony. been learning English for a few lenges anyone at Jat, Gibs,
Contests will be arranged for year but do not know any Chi-ben in Hongkong we should bare all weights. Acceptances of the nese. This being the case, I do found her, and approached her above challenges, with farther not see that any advantage would to sign the deed of trust to un challenges and entries, are hoped So far, I understand, there is not should have appealed to your accare to them or to their homes. If she had refused, then we for (especially from the DOW arrivals in the Colony), and has been fully educated in Chi
Chinese lady in Hongkong whe Lordship.
His Lordship made a Vesting Order accordingly.
D. Company Q. 8. Mackey:
Over the bar. Beg. Sergt.-Major Bond. Q.should be sådressed as soon as】ness, and who is roady to it for
be denied, however, sad swarmed Sergeant Bannerman, Sergeant Police Reserve Headquarters
Woolley, Corpl. Corpusel, Corp. Club, Prince's Buildings,
to the attack time after time, and
only the steady play of Simpson Aron, P. A Jenkine, Pie. Good-House Street.
at right back prevented a score,man, Pte. W. Anderson, Pts. D.
AWAY.
Keith.
Loe
RIGHTEOUSNESS.
The rushing tactios of their opponents were throwing A. Hongkong Police. Inspector Company off their usual game, Gran', Sergeant Pitt, Sergeant R. PORK AND but Taylor at length got his Marks, Sergeant Grimmitt, Ser forwarde
Brown and genot Perkins, P. C. Oave, P. C.1 Darice making a preity combined 52 Mahoned. ras, bat Burgess applied the closure with a well-timed rash. Parker's good work at right-ball sent Matthews through on his own, but the forward's finsi offort
Hongkong Police (B).-Assist-
Contract.
aut Supt. Franks, Chief Inspector A High-Soundlag Partnership Sirdar Khan, Chief Inspector Lammert, Trooper Belpb, Trooper Hodge,
MR. FREDERIC VILLIERS. went very wide. The play con- Victoria Gaol,-Warder Gasi.
To Lecture at the Pork Club.
Mr. Frederic Villiers, the famous war artist-correspondent, has ar rived in the Colony, sad residents ill be delighted to hear that he
tinued feat and even,
bat H. I. Dockyard.—Mr. Brook, it was
mostly confined to Mr. Drew, Mr. Elson, Mr. A. G. midfield, the backs on Pile, Mr. F. W. Wright, Mr. E. both sides, particularly Simpson Sears and Burgess, being in fine fettle. ller Preston bad cleared from Brown, Plimmer burst through in
The following cups have been presented:-
1. The Governor's Cup, by
K.O.M.G.
mination. Having regard to the many insoperable difficultism that stand in the way, it seems to me waste of time to discce each a sabject seriously; and I am sure that the great majority of Hong- kong Chinese, both men and
will women,
agree with me. Yours do.
CANTONESE
Hongkong, March 31, 1917,
Some amusing extraots were FORMER SHIP'S OFFICER. taken from Chinese contract, which was read at the Summary Court this morning, before the
MARINERS OF ALIEN DESCENT.
Commons Angry with the Admiralty.
Dr. Msonamars in the House of Commons recently was asked to explain why the Admiralty had refused to issue confiimntial in atractions to Captain James Rie- penhauser, a master mariner in he employ of Messrs. Alfred Holt and Co,of Liverpool.
The Admiralty, said Dr. Mas- namara, had decided to restrict the issue of confidential instruc- tions to the mistere of British
Chief Justice, Some three or Fined for Disorderly Behaviour. Į merchant ships who were British four Chinese parties draw up
subjects and were the sons of a contract relating to a pork
persons who at the time of the business in which they say: Before Mr. C. D. Melbourne, at son's birth were themselves Brit "We have learned that fortune the Police Court this morning, ish subjects by birth or zatural-
case was heard in which Cheong/is to deliver a lecture at the Park the centre, and slung out a His Excelleney Sir F. E. MA), josu be made in a proper way and | Owen Phillips, formerly Chief|isation.
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and should not
out
I Was true that Captain
a Riepenhauten's mother wit A
Socitiab woman, but his father
ball to Davies. The pass was On, Cheng Sa, Obun-yat and Clab on Thursday next, at 9.30
trifle too far forward however, Cheung Yee-kwan claimed from p.m.
profits on be obtained by Officer of the 8.a. Holang, wAE 2. Cap for runner-up, by the righteousness...............Now we charge with behaving in Tang Tan and Ho Fook, the sum The title of the lecture will be and Brittle at back should have
"Wish Joffre and French," and cleared essily, but he dallied with Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, OMG, appreciate the noble, career of disorder manner. of $4,000, and asked for the dissolution of partnership in a it will have special reference to the ball, allowing the winger to Colonial Secretary.
3. Cap for 3rd best shot, by promote the friendship among us.
Ngan Ter, and are one mind to He denied the charge,
I was born in Hanover, and had not pork basiness carried on in the the "big pash." The lecture entre dead scross the goal-mouth,
Detective Sergeant Cockle stat. become British till seven years Central Market.
will be illustrated by slides and where Flimmer (who was stand-the Hon. Mr. E. H. Sharp, K.O. Mr. E. Davidson appeared for cinema films. Further details Hammett and Wilson now trans. Dr. Jordan, Surgeon Supt. of Everyone abould try his best, take the defendant of. The deafeguard the Britisk mercantile That being so we jointly started that he went on board the ship, after the birth of his son. Now, 4. Uap for 4th best shot, by the pork baruese...and the Capisin asked him to of all times, no precaution to ing unmarked) missed a gift gosl. plaintiffs, and
defendent was will be found in our advertising ferred play, and Preston conceded Police (R). represented by Mr. W. B. Hind, columns.
a corner, but Wils a placed the 5. Cap for 5th beet shot, by his duties. Do not forget then explained that he was a Mr. Davidson said the facts,
neglect fendant refused to go, and witness marine should be neglected.
Mr. Dillon saked whether the ball badly. A. Company were Mr. T.F. Hough, Assistant Sapt. righteouness when you see money, police officer and produced his rals laid down would be applied shortly, were that in 1913 the parties entered into partnership in the matter.. Qa February the exchanges, Smith clearing
having slightly the better of of Police (B).
so that the great principle of card. Defendant tried to pull to members of the War Cabinet. in pork stall is the Central
Firing will commence at 10 justice may be complied with." 15, he put
an advertisement rapidly from Brown and Hammett. a.. sharp. His Excellency the
the card Market. The capital of the partner in the Oniness papers to the Half-time found A. Company Governor will be present.
His Lordship remarked that it with the result that it got torn.
of his hand, (Load shears.)
Dr. Macnamara:.........It is obrions I ship was worth $600. The plain effect that plaintifs had no pressing.
was a regular Epistle of St. Paul. Defendant had a boy with him cannot carry the matter further. if contributed to the capital further interest in the aill. On
The wearing of uniform, except
Mr. Davidson (one of the from the Astor Blouse Hotel, Mr. Pringle: Is it not true $100 each, and advanced $100 February 17, plaintiffs issued a resuming, the half-backs playing
A. Company attacked botly on by range officials, is optional. solicitors concerned) replied that whom he had brought on board to that a gentleman with a foreign to the defendant, Ho Fock, who reply, in which they denied the well up to their forwards. Davies and all officers of H. AL. Forces on righteousness when they saw that if the police were going to employed in the Chief Whip's All competitors, rauge officials, soms-one had evidently forgotten take his luggage of, and he said asme, recently changed, is now had no money. The defendant trath of the first advertisement. and Williams went through on the ringe, are invited te tiffin, money. Tang Tec had previously been Proceeding, Mr. Davidson said the left, the oatride man tricking The latter will be kind enough to carrying on business at the there could be no defence to this Vaughan, and alamming in a give an estimate of their numbers. pork atall. He was the owner of action, becouse & partner was real beauty, Preston just tipping the stall itself, and aleo had entitled to have an scoonat taken over the bar. It was a grand licence, sed his share of the any time, even if an account drive and an equally good save. capital in respect of that was put had been rendered, and he, (Mr. Encouraged by the shouts of their at $100, so that he appeared in Davidson), did not imagine that supporters, A. Company attacked and the desirability of concluding the books se owning $100 in the the partnership would be denied, hotly, bus-Bargose it back was in one day, compositors capital of the partnership. They proceeded to do businne, and Mr. Hind had produced patting up a great game, his fast warned that the "grouping" at they did fairly well, making con.pics of the partnership books: rashes being beautifully timed. 100 yards is cancelled. Firing siderable profits for the first two from a note made at the end of Plimmer galloped sway, on the range.
bat the issue appeared to Frem one of his powerial pants, will commence at the 200 yards YOLIN. Ia the
third year the partnership books, in each of left, but offfide ended the more- borineas wen so good. them, and made without plaintiffs' ment: After Barker had stopped
knowledge or consent.
not
They found there were making lows, and, by arrangement, they all took their capital out of the business, the four plaintife get- ting back their own capital and in addition the capital advanced to Ho Fook. At the end of the last Chiness year, they compound- ed with their creditors; and plain..
His Lordship:*Who was re- sponsible for this note?
Williams, Davies ran through
од the D. Company right.. Brittle tripped
Notice.
Owing to the number of entries,
LAWN TENNIS.
More Tournament Games Decided,
40,
No answer was given,
-TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS,
NOTICE.
sake him on shore, they would office of the Government? (Laugh- have to take his luggage also, ter, and cries of "Rosenbaum." telling the boy to lears it alone. Mr. Hogge:-What about Mond? Wisnose had the luggage removed. (Laughter.) Defendant said he was capable of doing his dutier, but witnom took
Mr. Holt-Doos that apply to him to the Central Police Station, the Judge Advocate General? Defendant demanded a rigksha
No reply was givil. Witness added that the defendant: - Mr. Félix Üzenől, who holds thin There were quite a number of the ship, and was paid off that of German parents. He came to was previously Chief Officer of latter cffins, was born in Germany games played on Saturday in day.
England at an early age, and was connection with the Hongkong Orisket Club tennis tournament, he was under the infaenos of
His Worship:-Domou think naturalised in 1892, the fallowing being the results -- alcohol 7-Yes, I think
Professional Pairs.-B. and H. Hancock beas O. H. Ritter and Lesterday was the first of the
month. the winger, a clear opening, the forward bear- | R. Bochan 6-0, 6-2 ; J. M. Wonteru it was written by the defendant,
Mr. Davidson - prosome that but the referee allowed him to ing Preston with a terrific drive and H.J. Terney best E. M. Defendant made a statement] Tang Two,
ras du sad centre, but Mat after three milodies' play. Ea-Henderson and H. Handley Pogg| Baying :---" The evidenos is not ed- Hu Lordships that the the ball. Smith se beaten at Company again attacked hotly,
thews foolishly ran in front ofcouraged by their FRODDO, A 3-6, 6-2, 6-3,
equato against the defendant, and Man's Doubles,-8. E. Groen I sak your Worship to discharge close range by the inside-right, and Brown struck the upright, and L.. Abraham (own 4/6). beat the". Pröpeeding, he aid that if return of the books for the par- From Simpson's risk, Brows the goal kick Plimmer raised the (tno. 15/1) 6-4, 6-3; R. and E. would put a very different aspect Mr. Davidson:-Tee; after the bat the goal was ruled offside, with Preston unsighted. From Winkler and J. Joaskher the Captain were brought, he pose of having them altered. The had a chance, but Vaughan's neige, sad alang out a nice bail Hanoook (owe 30) best Capt. on the osse. question is whether at the end of hard return struck the forward to Davies on the extreme right, Milner Janse and F. W. Cary
His Worship:-Dɔ you wigh to she last Chinese year an soocant fall in the face, the stoppage where Brittle, by weak play, con- (owe 1/6) 6-3 6-3; H. E. Mariel call the master?—No, I don't was taken between these partners bringing relief to D. Company, ooded 1 corner. This was so and F. Beme Thomson (rec. 56) want to prolong the ass, which, of course, would be a good Fast midfield work followed, hat accurately placed that Plimmer beat. R. Wood and 0.0 Sergeant, Blackman said thaj the defence always had the mea had no difficulty in heading as Einkling (ren, 2/8) 86, 6-1, 6-2; there was no doubt that the mae- Mr. Hind said their defenos, sure of the attack, and full time asst so eqanliser. Both teams. F. Malsby and W. J. Morrison ter would report the matter to the was that the partnership was in arrived with blank score-sheet.now played up desperately, and (red, 3/6) beat A. Haworth and A. Harbour Master when the ship Tao, in order that the necese fact dissolved at the end of the Extra
alterations could
best Chinone year, and that than and
ordered exitimant rao bigh, but there was H. Crook (zen, 2/6) 3 6, 6-1, 11-9. came back. When defendant was made. That was on February. Dosen were made by some ons or restarted the gume, the ending in a draw,
Williams had no further sooring, a hard game Handionp Bingine "A."--F. A. put in the calls, he zaade a great and on the following day Tang other of the plaintifs before the Company forwards went away The replay will probably
Redmond" (swo, 3/6) beat N. deal of noise, and was raving for Two refused to allow plaintile to books were handed so defendante, in a line, s misunderstanding be- plans ca Wadossday.
E. Kunt (owe 3/6) 8-6, 6-4s- EL. X. nome time"," make part in the beakness, and Case proceeding.
Marial (reo. 15) beat M. M. Mina - Xle Worship they had no further interest
tween the backs giving Willem's
life, who were dissatisfied with
Ho Fook, who had overdrawn to as
considerable exisut, ertanged
with the defendant Tang Tao that the partnership should be reo
structed with five partuers, and
for this purpose they returned
their partnership books, of which
case in each of the books?
defence to the action.
sach partner had one, to Tong
ary
time
after
Wee
hereby give notice that I hava from to-day's date severed my connection with Ma authority to sign my name of to Fung Shu, and that he has no
collect accounts due in respect of my businesE.-
- J. QAER OLARK
Arshitect & Surveyor, Hongkong, Sist March, 1917.
BANK HOLIDAYS.
ACCORDANCE
EXORANGE, BANKS CLOSED for the trapan Publie Burenses on SATURDAnd
dinance No. 5 of 1913,