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THE HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, JULY 6, 1917.
American Troops In France."
One of the telegrams to hand informe as that, en route to the Western Front, the vanguard of
DAY BY DAY.
THE LATE CAPT. CARTER, FOOLISH SHIP'S
ENGINEER."
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TRUTH THAT MAKES US 3MART.
Impressive Military Funeral.
the American Expeditionary Force To-morrow's Anniversary.
Que of the largest military resohed" Paris, in time to partici-... It` was a year ago to-morrow funerals ever seen in the Colour pats in the Fourth of July that the British troops carried the took place last evening, when the Before Comaraler C. W. celebrations. Details of the meet-strongly-defended Leipzig Remortal remains the late Captain Beckwith, R. N., at the Marine
doubt. ing are not given, bat it may be safely assumed that it wan an extremely happy cas, for in no The opening rate of the
· ́demand- unday place in the world bas the aplon 2. 6.13/16. The coing didly unselfish action of the will be found on Page L
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TU-DAY'S MISCELLANT-
The Londesborough family, one”, Left His Yessel Before Articles of whose members in marrying
Expired.
into royal diroles owes its wealth to Joseph Denison, who was born
Leeds in 1726. His parente had no money to pay for school- WL Carter, RE, were laid to Court the reing, Vicente ing, so he taught himself to read rest at Happy Valley with fall Coade, third engineer of the sand write daring the intervals of military honours. Practically all Tamina, residing at No. 27, his work as an errand boy, then dollar the officers cf the Garrison Granville Avenue, Kowloor, was went to London, and secured & was attended, as well as His Excellency charged at the instance of F. W. clerkship in the counting-house rate the Governor, and a large follow James, Superintendent Engineer of John Dillon, a St. Mary Are |iug of prominent local men. of the China Navigation Co., Ltd., merchant. He worked his way
The procession started from that while being a
up to a partnership, and; John Wellington Barracks, being head engaged on the s... Taming he Dillon failing, began business for
by a firing party of the Royal was guilty of the offence of desert himself, taking his old master sa- Engineers, under Capt. Carr, ion from his ship on June 30, clerk. R. E. The coffin was drawn on a 1917. gan carriage, by men of the same
Defendant pleaded not guilty.
In 1775 he was appointed Lon“ “ zoit. It was covered by A
Mr. James said that on Jane don agent for the Liverpool bank Union Jack, a few were from 27, defendant called at his officeing firm of Heywood Brothers- the bereaved widow and children and said that he wished to leave Here, again, he pushed himself being also placed on the coffin. the ship, and that the articles into the topmost pisse, bequeath-** At the Honament, the procession had expired. Witness told him ing in 1806 over $1,000,000 and was finally formed, the shove that would look into the matter the senior partnership in Denisar, mentioned being followed by: and let him know. Witness Haywood. and Co. to his son- Six Warrant Officers of the Royal consulted his sesistant and found William Denison, who died worth Engineers, ander Lient. Wabl; that the articles did not expire till $3,000,000. Joseph Denison's representatives of the China and July 31. Defendant was inform daughter also had sufficient money Japan Telephone Campary, theneed to that effect, but be called to marry a marquie, and the Leeds being Mesera. D. Tollar, W. B. back again and naked to errand boy became grandfather to Noble, O. Hatt and Chinese staff; leave the ship, when be the first Lord Londesborough? the full strength of the H.K.V B., waa
Franco-sbat glorious land of The se. Taishan makes her ideals, where freedom, fraternity, usual excursion ran to Macso on equality and justice have ever Sandsy, lesving Hongkong si 9 been cherished: "The Commander-} s.m. in-Chief of the French Army, Gen.
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The Hongkong Telegraph.
An Indian has reported to the Police that whilst he was lighting cigar in Wanchai yesterday, his pocket was picked and a number of precious stones, Talaed at £360,
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War Savings. We are anked by the Union! Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd.,
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told that he could ander Major Wakeman; a detach-not lears until the articles bed It is believed that Mr. Lloyd
The Germans, with their to atata that all subscriptions of ment of the HK.V.C.,under Hajor expired. Once more, on June 29, George with his varestile genius
their cherished ideals of dem ocracy that they would be fight- ing. asual arrogance, expressed the opinion that America's entrance would be of little consequence, Be it would be "many months before they would be able to send troops to Europe. That was said less than two
the months ago: to-day
Encounter With Submarines.
the Hongkong and South Chias account will be invested in Straits War Savings Association for June War Loan at 6 per cent, on Hon day next, 9th instant.
Chinese Cook Punished. A cies of opium possession was
before Mr. J. R. Wood, at the
Stolen Clothing.
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Macdonald and Capt. Stewart; defendant called. That was the will shortly take a strong lead in.
party of Indian Officers: day when the ship was to sail, relation to shipping matters, re- mimbera of the BAH.C. and he asked if he could go. He marks the Journal of Commerce. Reserves; (isers of the local that he was only wasting the time concerned that is a subject of officere of the Volunteer was told that he could not, and as far as Admiralty reform is
garrison, including Major General of witness and him-elf too."higher politice," but there is Ventris (General Officer Com Wilaces: later received a letter reason to believe that the Prime. Danding), Capt. Cassel and Col. from the master of the ship, saying Minister is a-tting himself, the Darling (of the General Staff), that he was sailing sod also that maak of developing the generatio~ Police Court this morning, a
Lient. Col. John Ward, M. P. defendant was not on board; that treats of the Betish mercantile Chinese cook employed on the (25 Middlesez), Hair Bobert- be had deserted and taken all his marine. In this disci hi bae as. Fatehan being charged with possessing twelve tarla. His Wor-, (Army Ordnance Depart alothes. On a previous occasion more than once rahagy koc
ent'eflight- The voyage of the Expedi-ship imposed s fins of $750, or ment), Lient-Col. Crisp (R. A defendant left the ship with the tionats terme to thank ea tionary force, unlike that three months' hard labour.
M. C.), Major Ardoino (74th Pan-evident intention to defert, but enment which bed fram of General Pershing and bis
jabie), Major Morgan (18th, witness sent one of his a-state Lts the late Sir Alfreda dibuat the time Staff, was by no means unevent Before Mr. J. R Woad, at the infantry), Col. Thareby Pelham after him, and told him that he had be took over the postmel Prond- fal, for, whether by chance or Police Court this morning, sa Paymaster), Col. J. Young, two hours to get back aboard the out of the Board of Trade: Mos: through the medium of spies, unemployed Chinese was charged (Chief Engineer), Commodore ship, or be would be arrested. In chipowners at that time ware sa- enemy submarines made two at with atealing a quantity of cloth- Sandeman, Surgeon General this case, witness had to pas the atgonistic to "the Welsh lawyer," tacks on the American transports ing from 20, Kearedy S reet and Dreaper, RN, and many others; second engineer as third at a bat during a stay which he made They get more than gare, bow- 88, Stone Nallah Lane, Wanchai. His Excellency the Governor, wage of over £24, and defendant in Liverpool baying private visite ever, as the american destroyera The man admitted the theft, and companied by bis A D.O. (Capt. was getting $13.13.0 a month. He and especially interesting him- escorting the transports fought was sentenced to one month's hard Severn C.M.G.. Bor. M J. H. 10, 1917, being a temporary man to Home for Boys, his gerial and Edward) and the Hon. Mr Claud joined the company on February self in the Liscard Sea Training and fired splendidly, beating off labour and four hours' stocks.
Kemp. Hon. We S. H. Dodwell, tide them over the present time, magnetic presence sad Three Pugilists. the enemy sad sccounting for at. least one submarine. Though the Three Chinese were charged at
Hon. Mr C. E Anton, Sir William He had given satisfaction in every obvious width of Vision: won for enemy launched no fewer than the Police Court this morning Ress Davies, Sir Paul Chater, Me way. Defendant had told him him on the spot many adherents five torpedoes, none reached its in- with fighting in Centre street. Justice Gompertz, His Lordship that he did not want and friends among the ship
Bishop Lander, tended destination, double the The men admitting that they were
Command to be taken c# the owners. One of bia warment sim being impeded by the Ameri- quarrelling, and Mr. J. R. Wood, Beckwith. Hon. Mr. Manila run, and his ship had been admirers was the late Sir John cane heavy gun-fire which is before whom the case was beard Sharp KC., Dr. Koch, taken off and was going on an Gray Bill, uncle to Sir Norman atsted to have scattered the fined them $3 each and board Mears. W. Logan, AR. Lave, E. other rea. He also said that bis Hill, who is known to be held in HONGKONG, FRIDAY, JULY 6, 1917.
enemy." It is particularly interest them over to be of good behaviour Ralphs, H.A. Cartwright, EV.D. father had died recently and his in the highest sateem by the
Prime Hipigter. ing also to note that the Ameri- for six months, making each enter Parr, G. Alabaster, A Shelton mother was old. He wanted to THE OUTLOOK IN CHINA,
cane used grenades which were into a personal bond of $100. Hooper, A. Denisor, K. Greig, return to Manila. Witness added timed to explode at a certain die-
EA.M. Williama, W. Sinclair, A. that he did not think défendant Will the Government restrict- Jadging by the news of the past few days, both from the North fore quite clear that our American lege (the Bishop of Victoria pre-
tance “under water." It is there- The Council of St Paul's Col-Gordon, E J. Grist, G.T. Edkine, got along very well with the ion of staroh usher in new modes
J. Blake, A. O. Lang, W. A. Obief Engineer.
for male waar? We have beau sad the South, the political and military furces in Chics which are
Defendant said he was told shedding our starched linen opposed to the re-institution of a Monarohy, having recovered from Allies, whenever the opportunity siding) has placed on record ite Dowley, E A. Van Rees, B. A the initial shock of Chang Fan's dramatic stroke, are now engaged presents itself, intend not only to appreciation of the services ren- Bale, C.H.P. Hay, W. Obischer, by a Portuguete at the offices gradually ever since Mr. Bernard in formalation plans with the object of restoring the Republican engage enemy submarines on the dered to the College during the S Datton, Eldon Potter, G Ump that his articles expired at Bhaw raised the war-cry against form of Government. Perhaps it would be more correct to say that surface of the water, but to follow past four and a half years, by Mr. bell, F. Winslow, A. Forbes, E.L. the end of Jane. His Wor the barbarous custom of glased ehip said it was a serioue thing collars and at shirt fronta, says these forces are taking steps to retsin, rather than revivs, the Re-them under it, as far as possible. E G. Stewart, who is about to Sim, G. Barton and others public, for the mere placing of the young Emperor on the Throne can fertile and inventive genius of wishes for bis safe return.
Soon, we may depend upon it, the return home, with their best The interment took place in to get cut of the ship before the Chronicle. The tendency of the military section of the Colonial the articles had expired. He jour habilimente is nowadays pot of itself cancel Republicaniam, the more so siuce the movement cannot yet be said to represent the wishes of the people as a whole. the Americans will be able to do Defendant's Offer to Magistrate. Cemetery, six warrant officers must have known be would be up towards the "soft" and "limp," A nation's Constitution cannot be changed at the whim of a handfel much more, sa they have pledged For not taking out a licence, a from the Royal Engineers, with against it if he got out before symbol of our freedom from the of politicians, and, as the Monarchy has not yet been recognised b? with the submarine menace.
themselves successfully to grapple Chinese money.changer W38 six Captains from other units, his time was ap. It was a foolish constraints and conventions that soy of the Powers, China-must still, we imagine, be regarded as a
summoned before Mr. A. Dyer acting as pallbearers. The thing to have done, because he formerly dictated Republic.
Ball, at the Magistracy to-day. Chaplain to the Forces, Bev. C could not get out of the Colony, habits. It only romaine now for "The centre of" sctivity against the Monarchy at the moment
His excase was that he had been L Cooper Hant; read the service, D. fendant said that he told all the poetaster to sing the plain. ap opunity and the foki whom be after which the firing party fired of them on board that he was tire swan song of the "bailed" seems to be Shanghai, where naval and military opinion is solid for the Republic, and where the proposal has been made that a Provis- Apropos of the stove remark, had left in charge bad failed to the anal three volleys, the going, and when he saw Mr. shirt. • ional Government should be established, either at that city or in it is interesting to note in another get a new licence. As soon as he Middlesex Band playing portions James he said that he would put Nanting. The Southern Chinese apparently favour Nanking, for lagram that the enemy is being got back, he took out a license, of the Faners! Maroh. At the con-
Witness:-I the Provincial Assembly at Canton suggests that city as the effectually carbed in bis piratic Lo view of these cironmstances, clasion, the buglers sounded the headquarters of the movement against the Monarchists, and, ferther-si campaign. This week's figares his Worship discharged the Lan. Last Post.
The very numerous wreathe in- conclusively prove that each in with a csation. Defendant, upon mors. urges that, in the forced absence of Li Yasn-hung, be the case, particularly whan isken, hearing the newer, <ffered to give aladed tributes from: His Excel- Vice President should not as President. Gradually the Republican stalwarts are maturing their plans, and, as will have been seen by in conjuction with Admiral von bis Worship prescription for laney the Governor, A. B. the Trading Company, special telegram fem out Shanghai correspondent yesterday, Capelle's declaration in the Reich-medicines that would improve Swedish Chinese warships have left that port with the object of bringing steg. in which he said that the his health. For a similar offence, Messrs Jardine Matheson and Co., going on is the way to the Central he has the opacity of quiet
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Facts and Figures.
Appreciated Services. -
money-changer
LIBEL ACTION.
another man on
each thing,
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Defendant:-I wanted to get to Manila.
any
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Mr. Albert Illingworth is the first business.mán' who has been at the head of the Post Office,” which is really a vast barnom organisation. His training and experience enabled him to master the administration quickly, and
| decision, which is a great ad vadt- Mr. James said he rather age, particularly in these days. thought defendant was afraid the About 10,000 men have left the ship was going to be taken by the Post Office service to join the have been afraid, for he would have been added, to the staff and Government, but be seed not colours and, while 40,000 women not have been taken. He did not also older men and youths, the think that he realised the serious establishment is still abort, al-
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His Worship: That way of W Ltd., Officers of the Royal Artil. Police Station. the President to the South. There are reasons for believing, also, results of the submariniem were another
lery, Major Macdonald, V.D, and that prominent Southerners at present in the North will shortly be gratifying and the losses moder- fined $25.
Officers of the B.E.VC., Bong coming down to Canton, there to confer with the rate" very much modified
kong Tramway Company, In. sympathisers regarding the methods to be employed in defence statement compared with the
tute of Electrical Enginence, of the Republic. It will thus be seen that the men who resent the arrogant assurance of the earlier
Machine Gun Section B.K.V.R., restoration of the Monarchy are closing up their fanke, and, inas-statements. In the figures to
Hongkong Electric Company, Per- much se there is still a deal of talk about military operations, there hand. only fritera ressels over
severance Lodge of Freemasons, would appear to be every prospect of a direct clash between the and fire under 1,600 tons were
Case Adjourned Oace Again, " aunk. Compared with previous
·zival l«ctions in the near future.
Sir Paul and Lady Chister, Officers nees of the case. Ea did not wish though the service has not sufer- to press the charge, but he did ed in anything like the proportion The situation in the South has been clarified by the startling rifying. The figarea leaned on reanite this is exceedingly gra
B.K.V.R., Garrison_Sergeants'", declaration from Lak Wing-ting, who was offered the Viceroyalty Jane 28 gav 21 over and 7 under
Howe, Chine e Senior Staff (China wish it to be understood that this of the shortage of labour.
kind of thing could not go or. The onse was mentioned at the Operators. Chinese Operators, and Japan Telephone Ce.), Lady, of the Two Kwange, to the effect that his name was forged by Chang
His Worship said that be did "Eat loan and smoke more" Fan in the petition requesting the young Emperor to re-scend the 1,600 tone : June 29 27 over and Summary Court this morning, Cables f Text Clerks, Mrohan, not to intend to send defendant to the latest tribute to the charms of Throne, and by his expressed determination to uphold the Repubes under. Thus it will be seen that, which Water G. Stakes is using Tollan, Eis Borrowing Wife," he quite understood the bigs the House of Commons, is in a 6 alder; June 15, 22 over and 10 before Mr. Justica Gompertz, in ida and Sore Coolies, Mr. D. prison, because he did not think Lady Nicotine which comes from trip so Baking (and more particularly his visit to the young der pite every effort being put Capt. B. K da La Bale, for the Doddy's Bang' and Daddy's tion he had undertaken. Moreover, double senes an ecinomio plea Emperor), there was considerable doubt as to what attitude he would forth by Germany, and despite sum of $1,000 for alleged libel. Little Peggy." LG A. Sergeante he had bad domestic troubles For the more we smoke (and swell take, and, in a sense, Canton's stand depended on him. Now, how Admiral Ton Capelle's.
Mr. Grist and this was the case Mess, B. E Bergeante idees, which might have affected his the revenue) the less we are likely ever, he has openly declared himself to be heart and soal with the earance
Reichebag of in which the parties were anxious Bradley and Company, Captain judgement. He would have to for to eat, as many a struggling taribe Republicans, and we may thus expect to see very definite develop certain victory, the submarine to come before His Lordabip and Cassel, London: Office Staff, 27th leit 20 days pay. he came there could attest: A pipe of tobacco ments in the South shortly. If reports be correct, there has been a campaign in its most ruthless argue the legal aspects first, Company R.A.M.C.. Offer 18 h gain, he would be sent to prison. Be before now saved a starving good deal of resorting to forgery in the placing of the young stage no worse than is was Mr. Mattingley appearing on Infantry, Officers 74th Fanjihis, Manchu Kemperor on the Throse again, the Vice President also being piratical intentions. Time is with thought the legal arguments Location N. C. Os, and Man 49th General Electrio Company, Chair- men so go without their breakfast - from denib, and it is a by no before the enemy announced his behalf of Mr. Shenton, said he London Scuttinh. Comrades As
means nocommon thing for work- among those who state that their support has been wrongfully slained in this way. If that is true, then the coup d'etat would ; and with patience and per would last about a day. There Co. E, Offisers RE Offers, man and Directory of the Obins and spend the half-hour smoking up to be the work of a very small group of intriguers, in which rance we shall as successfully was an additional point that the C. Ox and Mon. H.K.V.B., the and Japan Telephone Company, hay are uneorous belieke came the mom Imperial Government is not likely to survive for overcome the submarine peril legal arguments should be taken Lats blishment of Engineer, Ser. Mr. Nople, Mr. Hati, Me, and ken dhe diam say length of sime. At any rate, present bircumstances appear to we have others problems which before the same Judge who woul
aderable opposition so the new movement, with, “protracted surast throughout the country,
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