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The Indian Police. ;
We are not sorry to see that an Indian sergeant of police has been fined ten dollars for having used unnecessary violenos towards Chinese hawker. While it highly probable that there is a
DAY BY DAY.
[HOW I SAW THE WAR.
CHINESE LABOUR.
AN AMBASSADOR IS AN HONEST
MAN SENT TO LIE ABROAD FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMONWEAL ia-Sir Henry Wetton.
To-morrow's. Anniversary.
good deal in the A.S.P's anggest To-morrow is the 98th anniver ion that the said hawker's novos- sciousness was feigned the morsary of the birth of the late Queen
Victoria." so that the inspector on duty esid that he could find no mazk on the victim when he was taken to the station-the evidence of Mere. Hancock and Razack was definite encagb; and we are glad to read that members of the public
ou
The Dollar. The opening rate of the dollar
demand to-day
21. 4.11/164,
WEG
WHAT LONDON, IS LIKË TO-DAY.
An Interesting Hongkong Chinese View.
(SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH").
An Interesting Disquisition.
TO-DAY'S MISCELLANY.
Leatherite boots are - beings, "boomed " in America, whers, as at Home, the price of leather goods Problems of Chinese Labour: by 5. in rapidly becoming prohibitiva. John Un-Hongkong, 1977; Kelly The New England manufacturera and Walch. Sipp.
are turning out large quantitam. In this pamphlet on Chinese with fibre soles and fabric uppers. Jabour we get much that is not The advantages of ibre over new, and equally much that in-leather soles are said to be that, spires thought," "Its author is they are easier to the foot and Dr. F. T. Cheng, the Chinese quite a young mau; the son of Mr. conform more readily to its shape, barrister who was admitted to Un Kam-wa, a well-known Hong- | chey are waterproof, they do not The Hongkong Theatre.
practice in the Hongkong courts kong business man ; and his burn the foot, and, being non- Attention is drawn to the fset last Monday, "contributes the work shows evidenos of a conductors, they are cool in were willing to come forward, and that a special Empire Day matinee following intereating article good deal of close theoret sammer and warm in winter. profest. As a body, there is no takes place at the Hongkong England, many people, especially political economy, Mr. Un realises made of rubber, and for this par- Since I have just returned from ical study of problems in About 10 per cent, of the fibre je denying that the Indian police Theatre to-morrow at 5 p.m. here are very useful men; and the
Organ Recital,
those who would believe that that a day is coming when Chins¦ poss discarded automobile tyres very men to handle the Chinese
At 6 o'clock this evening, Mr. Zeppelina will one day honour must inevitably become wealthy; are being found very useful. Oce coolie. But this is a British Danman Faller is giving an Hongkong with a visit, or that a way, that she could be wealthy large munition manufacturer in sad not a German Colony, and
organ recital on the new in German submarine has arrived in now bat for the lack of organisa Massachusetts is said to be pre- Britishers have no desire to see atrament st Union Charch. The the China Sofi think that I must tion that hampers her at every pared to turn cut as many as half "handle"interpreted "mishandle",
effertory will be in aid of the have seen the war just as a matara. Is order for her to come to million sales a day sa soon as or "man-bandia". Every man of Scottish Women's Hospitals Fund. Would have seen a play on the her owa, there must be a combie war orders cease. ornse who is acquainted with the
lage. They are bound to be dieplete revolution in the present Esat knows that there are times
appointed, I have soon no such labour system, he reminds ma: when a coolie is no womeyes,
war, nor is such war to be seen in for at present the country is only when he is decidedly the betler
any part of England. I hope I getting a tiny prepation of what Daring the hearing of a case in for a mild box on the ear, but it
bave not thus betrayed soy it should get from its sone, in the Prize Court recently, counsel in a far cry from tha, or from s
military secret or provoked the the way of productivity. suggested that in the days of He recognises the fact that, Napoleon pens and ink would which gentle reminder with a walking-
blas peocil of the Censor-ic this with stick when s rick-baman butts in
part of the world, perhaps, the anderlying the present chaotic have been deemed contraband of for where he is not wanted, to kicking
captains and the Kings may state of Chinese economics, is the war. One of Napoleon's oppon and "barbing" anmercifully a
depart"!
miegovernment which affords the ents, Alexander I, of Russia, man who has but very elementary
The police report that yester However, although I bave seen labourer no protection either from appears to have been a large can- nctions of taking bis own part. day a salt stopkeeper, of 185, no such wur as many people the avowed brigand and kidnap, samer of this species of contra- We are grateful enough to the Beslamation Street, Yanmati, was thought I did, I have seen much per or from that more artful thief band. On all his campaigus a the capitalist and exploiter. quill-cutter Was included in Indians for what they have done to found suffering from very numer of the war with my mind's eye. wards maintaining order in Hong on stab wounds in the body, and can well remember with what Through the lackness of the Alexander's suits of attendante. kong, but when a brute of fellow was removed to the Kwang Wah suppressed excitement 1 found Government, the wealthy Chinese His sole duty consisted in cutting kicks a prisoner in the fashion Hospital, in a serious condition. myself inside the House of Compan rarely be perenaded to pens, and he was required to described by a compatriot witness, He later expired. His assailant mons on the 3rd of August 1914, invest his money in his own have a supply of not less than we feel we should rather like to has been arressed, on s charge of and how profoundly the House, country, and so confises bis 100 quills slways. This number serve him in the same manner. murder. We want no Prussianism in this Colony, thank you, Bergeant B194.
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HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 1917:
HONGKONG WAR TAXES.
with his landlord on a "ates inclusive". basis or not.
Our Library.
We are glad that one of our correspondents has raised this question of the local public
library once more, and we hope! his letter may do some good. As this institution exists, it is nothing better than a laughing. stock, more particularly to persons
Too Trustful
It has been reported to the Palice by a married woman living 124, Daa Vosur Road that she entrusted ber accountant with a draft for $5,000 on the Tai Yao Bank, which she wanted him to cash for her. The man cashed the draft but bas oot be seen since.
Alleged Murder.
I
I noticed, was impressed with spital and his enterprises to was by no means excessive, for the thrilling speech of John places under foreign governments. Alexander would never use the Redmond. The dramatic 860- The labourer, left to himself, same pen twice. Even the writing POLICE RESERVE ORDERS. tences attered by him, viz., "Iground down in point of wige, and of a signature spoiled a pen, in Bay to the Government that they with all his work cat cat to keep his opinion, for subsequent see. may to-morrow withdraw everyone
himself and bis family, is entirely |
Orders issued to-day by Mr. F. C. Jenkin, D.S.P. (Reserve), state :-
Police School. $ 45 p.m.
of their troops from Ireland; I deatitate of initiative, and makes say that the coals of Ireland not to raise himself from the will be defended from foreign rat in which he was brought up
Gray's Ian Gardens, now being invasions by her armed sons and Ooly, in the author's opinion, by scarified by the trenches and for this purpose armed Nationalist the direct and practical interven- bombing grounds of the Holborn Catholics in the South will be tion of the Government can the lot V.T.C, were probably laid out by only too glad to join arms with of the coalie be made abappier one, Bacon about 1597, in which year the armed Protestsat Ulstermen organ his labour be rendered of he was paid £7 16s, 4d. "for in the North, may well be re-any real service to the State. Mr. planting of trees in the walkes." garded as a landmark not only in a pleads for statutes that will Further sums of £70 sud 380. modera Irish history but also in protect the chili worker and were credited to him in 1598 and that of the war, and will give my anions, which he seems to regard quicksett hedge, and garnishing also for the establishment of trade 1600 for more younge slmes, a readers a good idea of how the
which really productive and already grew in the grounds s as being the acsfolding with the walkes." But in 1583 there When the cries of England cheerfully performed labour in large number of elms and walnut declares war!" swept over the built up. Chins neede many trete. It was in "Gray's Ins other things besides trade onions. Walks," afterwards a fashionable lent" friend, or else a langaid May 11, is posted at Head- West End, it was a sight of theee we have more than Sonday lounge, that Raleigh bad
who know on what excellent lines the great Batavia library or that at the Refs Museum'at Sioga- pora is conducted. We have paid ove
or two visits to the place, bat детет hare we Been a European in charge, the! presiding genius always being either our correspondent's somno-
Germany and the Neutrals..
Friday, May 25-Clase 25 (Obief Inspector Kerr).
Tuesday, May 29.-Class 13 (Inspector Gordon).
Wednesday, May 30-Class 12 (Inspector Grant)...
Thursday, May 31-Class 15 (Chief Inspector Korr).
Friday. Joze 1.--Class 14 (Inspector Gerrard).
of
The result of the Examination
cut.
Classes 9, 10, and 11, beld on
Strength.
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
Five New Bills for Friday's Meeting.
British people stood together on
the eve of the war.
for a long time there was no other
visible sign of the war: "business
Scrapped.
88 usual' must have been the rare sport. S far
long conversation with Baoon before his last disastrous voyage.
uni
Cambrai, the objective of the present British advance, hae figured in history since the days. of Jalins Cisár. Under its old ↑ name, Cemarseum, it was ons of
Bee how the newspaper Chinese youth who was far from quarters' Club,
Parades. 5.45 parti. boy was surrounded by people enough in England and she is The imminence of further taxation for war purposes was recent with current or reference litera Platoon. Also recruits of all The news, I think, was expected, thoughtfully su conscientiously.
impressing us with his familiarity
Tasersy, May 29-Ambulance trying to get a copy of the "extre." quite welcome to a few of ours But let that pass. The booklet is
· foreshadowed by His Excellency the Governor, when speaking Since that time, there has certainly been no lack of suggestions as brought us The Sketch when we Company ander own Commander. get, on learning the news, the credit on the wie z. of what the Colony had already done, voluntarily and otherwise.tore. (By the way that in the Companies aader C. S. Majare, at any rate by those who had. gentleman who once Wednesday, May 30.-No. 2 followed the events of the week;
penned, and relo's very great
Toeland's and plight of to-day," to how the Government could beat proceed in its task of raising seked for the Transactions of the
when, owing to the submarine additional reverne. The first indication of the new taxation is now China Association!). Surely, as our Company ander own Commander. doubt, as it was really difficult to Thursday, May 31.-No. 3 immediate feeling seemed to be
peril, she is without grain and forthcoming in the announcement that a Bill is to be introduced at
other foodstuffs, is not the next meeting of the Legislative Council, providing for an addi- correspondent urges, the Colony No. 2 Section at Water Police believe that such a European con- tional rate of 7 per cent, on house rents, bringing the total rate up the salary of an educated Euro Tang Wah Hospital at 6 p.m.
is not so poor but that it can pay Station. Ambulance Platoon at fliet was possible. But the doubt
It is authoritatively stated that of the island has often ruined her precedented, for the hard climate
to 20 per cent." This will apply to all tenements, European sud
was only momentary and the next the famous battleship Goobed, pean to take charge of such a Chinese slike, and it is much to the point that the occapier wilplaoa. Hongkong contains many and No. 1 Platoon at Central. the worst was learned. Nobody (fisg under circumstances still empty. Thus the Icelandera are have to pay the iccrease, whether he is under previous agreement bookish people, who would value also recruits of all Companies had any doubt, however, in the fresh in the public mind, has lack of food induces. Perhaps Friday, June 1-No. 1 Section feeling was a sepse of relief, au which cine ander the Turkish rope and left her granaries innred to the hardships which and nee regularly a well-ap for passing ont by A.S P. (B). As yet, there is no indication as to whether or not thi, increase
altimate victory of the Allies, been scrapped, the damages the this no less thau their religious in rates comprises the whole extent of the new tixation which we be content to lag so far bebind pointed library. Why should we
though, strange enough, the man had received in two years war zsal, accounts for the strictness may expect. On the face of it, we should think it does not. other Colonies in this respect?
P.C. 762 Buckbicuse and PC. in the street began to talk of the having been so extensive that with which at one time they kept will be remembered that the Chinese community recently expressed
176 Ohan King are invalided probable end of the war, when it she became unit for even the their Lenten fast, when they not its willinguses to contribute s round sum of a million dollara yearly
was hardly began.
Tarkish navy, which is largely only abstained from meat bat towards the war so long as the struggle lasts, and inasmuch as is
When war had become an aos collection of "samples" and forbore even to mention it, has been stated on high authority that the Obinese pay no less than
complished fact, men in civilian lame ducks." There is resson to 97 per cent, of the local taxes, it will be seen that the greater pars many of them left-sre apparent- The neutrala-there are not
clothes were seen drilling in the believe that the game of the of the new rate will fall on them. It is interesting in this connec
parks or marching through the Gooben were torn out of her to tion to note the yield for the past year from the assessed taxes only beginning to see that Germany housee. The figure is given in the Blue Book as $1,831,020 and to their interests as they once is not so good a friend to them
etroote Great Britain silently arm the defences of the Dar building up her new Army. Bis danelles, That is ons 13 per cent." basie, The addition of seven believed. The Swedes sad the per cent., therefore, will bring in a farther ram approximating fairly olosely to the million dollars which the Chinese have promised. Spaniards are wasing indignant It may therefore be that the Government considers that the imposing and Norway has
at the torpedoing of their ships,
The Legislative Council is to remark of the casual observer. know, she Zeppelin, as an ins the chief cities of the Nervi, of this new rate is the best manner in which to collect the sum cartly by the polite Han that of the day include
been told meet on Friday, when the ordera At last, however, the war be-trument of frightfulness, | Charlemagne fortified it and the offered by native residents. House rents are already very high in
doma a little more visible: has decidedly been a failure. Emperor Henry I. asded it to its the Colony, and they will naturally be increased now that the rates he bad
information"
khaki were to As the war went on, everybody own birhops, by whom it was have been put up by half as mach again so they formerly were. Bat regarding the fate of the crews of An Ordinance to authorise the be seen here and thers; men got used to the war lite. No long governed. The famous that fact notwithstanding, "the principle on which the advance ie his anxiety to prove his love of 3am of Two hundred and ninety-often appeared in the street; and, dark streets of London, se jincluded the Pope, the Emperor, four Norwegian vessels which, in Appropriation of a Supplementary with only one arm or only one leg body any longer talked of the Lgue of Cambrai against Venice based is a sound one-namely, that the extra taxation shall be shared by all, in due proportion. It is on that principle that the necessities fait play, he so generously for oue thousand two hundred and in the Temple, we subscribed our London had never been bright at and the Kings of France and of life are taxed at Home. Everybody lives in a house of some sort, neutrals have expected?
pedoed. Bat what else could the seventy-three Dollara and ninety-half-crowns to give Jones, the night Women in variona and Spain. This was formed and thus everybody will bear his share of the new rate.
Have seven Cents to defray the Charges last waiter that had to go, a good uniforms were no longer strange in 1508. Some twenty years So far as the Chinese are concerned and this particularly they not asked for trouble? of the year 1918. applies to the poorer people-the principal danger is that grasping have unquestionably prolonged An Ordinance to amend the law the war? I saw much more. I that once were occupied by men.
Sweden and Holland, at least,
to the eye, as if they were really later the aunt of Charles V. First reading of a Billintituled In this xll that I have seen of the right persons to fill the post of Spain and the mother of landlords will levy more than the extra seven per cent. on their ten the war by the supplies of food-relating to trading with the have seen men talking to their Bat there is one thing, I am Damer, by which Borgandy was Francia L, signed the Paix des Bate. We hope that the Government will devise means by which staffs etc. which they have, enemy and the export of pro- friends about their sons soon sore, nobody osn that contingency will be provided against. To be specific, there is no real reason why the Government here, as at Homs, should not Germans to
in the past, allowed
get ned restored to France, who in retara the hibited goods. prohibit rent-raining beyond a certain figure over the pre-war their coroienoos
obtain, although First reading of a Bill intituled wounded, and what proud men As the war went on, one heard Cambrai was taken by the going to the Front or being just to, that is, sorrow and grief renounced Arts and Flanders.
Standard. If it can fix-or, rather, claim the right to fir-maximum told them that they were doing a Borneo Extradition. Ordinance." Zapp." Oa several cocasions con or "80-and-so" has lost her to France by the Treaty of Nime......
must have An Ordinance to repeal the North they looked! I also the more of "So-and-so has lost her Spaniards in 1595 and delivere food prices, it can surely keep rupacions landlords in check. Though wicked thing. The neatrals have 1898. the cost of living in Hongkong is continually rinine, through one not played the game by civiliss First reading of a Bill intituled trick with visit. I saw how that wives of only a few weeks 1818 the city was the headquar ahs honoured the London die husband." It is awful to think ga in 1878. From 1816 to me or another, we are sure that no resident worthy of his name, tion: they have made enormous an Ordiosson, to amend farther he was followed by the search-stangang, Bave become Widows,ters of the British sim of coo bebe Britiabae of Chinese, will resent the new tax, the more so since prots out of the war; they have the War Loan Ordinance, 1918. lights and, on one coccasion, as they many children will never patine. Is will be recalled that It is definitely laid down that it will be repialed when the tear ends, posted to the vilest nation Firas reading of a Bill intituled how was was brought down with know their father, and that many hostshop of Com It is an explosively waz measure, and every-cent of it will go to koe | that ever was allowed to exist, and An Ordinance to provide for‘a] half the district illuminated. It mothers are mourning their sons. | Archbishop of Cambrai, Imperial cunse. A like spirit will no doubt be shown if it comes about | That we have to bear yet further burdens for the same purpoms. So discovery that this nation is all for the special purpose of increas- Į ties to ward the people against the combination and concentra ed Fension's... remains;
Dow they are grumbling at the temporary increase in the rater weemed quite fatile for the authori
"War" says John Bright, French revolutionista diment tazen take. The whole point is that we have not yet been called They have, however, remedy: Colony to Bia sty's Govern-stracté dating s raid. They crimes, and saferings of which Fat Dalleta, Finally, dom to sacrifice a tithe of what our kith and kin in the Homeland it is not too late, to declare war ment towards the expenses of the invariably ilimregarded the wan- human asture on the Globe is
ware baie in dem te And it is our duty and our privilege to pay all that is asked not with grumbles; but with choory smiles,
an Germany.
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First reading of a Bill intituled Women in
praBut" War,
sand-cff.
ing, as if a raid” were a kind of oupable."
into
gives its name to Cámbrie,