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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
THE PEACE CONFERENCE.
日十三月弍十
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 1919.
五拜禮 號查卅月登英港香
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM.
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BRITISH DEMOBILISATION,
LABOUR SCHEME DRAWN UP.
London, January 29. A communique from Paris, dated to-day, says Mr. Barnes has bear conferring since the 27th inst. with prominent British Trade Dafonists and representatives of India and the Dominions on a draft scheme for the international regulation of conditions of employment. The scheme was closely examined and discussed, and the experience of all present at the Conferences was freely placed at Mr. Barnes disposal.
WAR OFFICE SCHEME ANNOUNCED.
London, January 29. The War Office announces that the British Armies on the date
DEATH OF MR. FLYNN ANDERSON,
of the Armistice numbered 314 millions. Demobilisation proceeds as rapidly as possible, retaining 900,000 as an Army of Occupation. The latter will receive weekly bonuses as follows-Privates LET 6d.: N.C.O.'s, 12s. 3d. to 14s.; officers, 215. to 425.
Many valuable suggestions were made and full weight was given to the views of organised British Trade Unionism.
The Conferences concluded at noon and the draft scheme agreed upon will be submitted to an International Commission on Interna-fought tional Labour Regulation.
AERIAL NAVIGATION.
Paris, January 29. General Botha was heard at to-day's Council of the Great Powers as regards the German Colonies. An Air Conference is
air navigation.
POLES AND CZECHS REARD.
of the five Powers met twice to-day.
on the situation and on Polish claims.
London, January 29.
return
THE AIR FORCE SCHEME.
officers and 75,000 men.
for officers.
London, January 29.
FOUNDER OF THE DOLLAR
DIRECTORIES,
+
HEATHER DAY,” FUND.
£10,000 SECURED.
The above fund, including the proceeds of St. Andrew's Fair, will approximately amount to £10,000, in connection with
"wilf sdom":"ba" publika
The Committee of St. Andrew's
SINGLE COPY :"10 CENTS $36 PER ANNUM..
The Ferry & Peak Tramway Company for displaying posters and the latter also for postponing regrading operations.
Cafe Wisemanfarrefreshments supplied free on Cricket Ground and proceeds of Dinner and Dance.
The Boy Scouts and Stores who sold programmas..--
Messrs. Wm. Powell Ltd, faninaw, Laddlase & Co. and
Many leading Chinese gentle. contributions. men for väluable monetary
There will be five Armies of Occupation formed on Februa1
Singapora, Jan. 1a. on the Somme, Rhine, Middle East, Far North and India. No, sol- The death has occurred from disposal of this wom to best Window Display of Prizes.
Mr. Flynn possible advantage, the Com- St Gedige's Society for on- dier under twenty will be required to serve anywhere except at heart trouble of home or on the Rhine. It is believed that recruiting for a Volun- Anderson, the founder of the mittee of St Andrew's Society is tribating valuable prizes to the
soon as the great mass who have Dollar Directories.
now in telegraphio communica- [auction. “ tary Army will improve as
tion with Sir Charles Addis, of to civil life. Upon the steady rebuilding
Victoria Theatre for proceeds of the Army depends the relief of Territorial Battalions in India and
the Hongkong and Shanghai of performance. The news of Mr. Flyan Ander-Bank. London, who has been other distant stations.
son's death will be received by associated with the distribution the large circle of his friends in of these funds for some years Hongkong with unfeigned regret. past. It was about three or four years
Mesra R. Gaujoin and U, The Press Bureau reports that Mr. Churchill announces that ago that he came to Hongkong Society desires to record its grate-
Gonella for artistic work done. meeting shortly,comprising five delegates each from France, Britain, the Air Force on November 11, numbered 30,000 officers and after seven years' association ful appreciation of the services For pictures put up for auction Belgium, the United States and Italy, in order to frame proposals 265,000 men, of whom 1,742 officers and 51,727 men have been with journalism in the Philip rendered by the Heather Day and by the following-Hon. Mr. Belgium, sien to the Peace Conference regarding the regulation of demobilised. It is intended to retain for the current year 6,500 pines, during four years of which St. Andrew's Fair Committees Percy Holyoak, Mr. W. Wabb, Mr. he was owner and editor of the and to those who, in loyally co-J. Fasse, Mrs. J. S. Thomson, and Pending announcement of strength and terms of service of the Cebu Chronicle and did valuable operating, have achieved the ex-Lieut. Millington. Mr. LES. post-war Air Force, weekly bonuses costing three millions annually work as a special correspondent collent result recorded above. It Hodge for proceeds of Motor will be granted ranging from 10s. 6d. for aircraftmen: 12s. 3d. to a for Manila papers. He made a would perhaps be superfluous to Cycle Raffle. A communique from Paris, dated to-day, says representatives guinea for N.C.O.'s; a guinea for Flight Cadets; and 24s. 6d. to 42s. success of the Chronicle, but mention in detail the strenuous
owing to ill-health he was com- self imposed labours of many Ammunition Co for
The Hongkong Small Arms and use of The Ministry of Labour announces that in view of the Govern-pelled to dispose of the property The Polish delegates in the morning made general statements ment's decision regarding the constitution of the Armies of Occupe- and seek a change of climate. In members of the Society and their Rifles, and the following and lady friends, but the Committee others who were of the greatest In the afternoon, the Czecho-Slovak delegates gave their views tion, no further applications for the release of pivotal men or others his work in the Philippines he nevertheless feels that it would assistance in many ways—The was known for his fearless and not be justified in missing this War Charities Committee, Mr. on the question of an industrial basin in Silesia between Bohemia especial grounds can be considered.
independent stand on public and Poland.
questions, and this was character opportunity of particularly men- George Lammert, The Hongkong istic of the man all through. He
tioning the following
Hotel, Wm. Powell Ltd., Lane London, January 29.
Mrs. R. M. Dyer, Mrs. R. Crawford & Co., Dairy Farm & The Admiralty announces ed interim bonuses equivalent to of Press work in all its branches
had bad a very large experience Sutherland and Mrs. Murray Co., Wiseman Ltd., Graeca Well-informed American circles believe the Colonial dificulties minimum increases, costing four and a half millions, pending the and was capable of filling almost Scott for their untiring efforts in Egyptian Tobacco Store, Hong- will be solved by a system of mandates controlled by the League of and Reserves range from a shilling a day Mrs. A. H. & Con increases in the Navy any place in a newspaper office organising the Scottish Women's kong Cigar Store, Anglo Egyptian Nations, thus internationalising the Colonies as President Wilson desires but simultaneously giving the mandatory nation complete six stillings for Captains and above; and in the Royal Marines 1sent in the Boer War, the Zulu Milroy for designing and making Robinson Piano Co., Anderson liberty of action as long as it acts in accordance with the princi. 6d. for privates to 5s. 6d. for Lieut. Colonels and 6s. for higher ranks. Campaign of 1906 and on the souvenirs for sale, Miss Square & Co., Whitesway Laidlaw & Co.
many useful and
ornamental Music Co., A. S. Indian Frontier, while in the for her general assistance and Alex Ross & Co., Shewan Tomes course of extensive travels ho Mesars. G. K. Duncan, D. Keith, & Co., Jardine, Matheson & Co., had visited Persia, India, the Simpson and G. H. M. Banner Ltd., Mackintosh & Co., Cricket Dutch East Indies, China, the South Sea Islands and Africa. untiring energy. The yoeman Dragon, Meteor & Mercury man for their ingenuity and Club, Hongkong Club, Exile, It was as a chaplain that he wont work done by these gentlemen in Garages, Sincere Company, Wing We learn that, although the to the Boer War, and after peace connection with the Fair will On Company, M, Y. San Co. appointment has not been was concluded he gave a series of definitely settled, the Ho Mr.popular lectures on the war and long be remembered in the annals Mee Cheung. A. Fook & Co.,
of that function.
Foo Cheung Woo & Co. E. Hing For a jaded mind an hour spent H. C. Pollock will acrag Attorney the places he had visited, and it
was from the proceeds of these Although the bulk of the work & Co., Chun Cheong, Wo Fat 3.5. A new light was thrown on the Seton shooting case when Lieut. occasionally at the Magistracy is Grenen during the absence of her fes that arobained he was performed by those of Scottish Co., Leung Fat Company. Wa Col. Rutherford was brought up at the Police Court on a charge of one of the best tonics that can the Hon. Mr. J. H. Kemp, C. B. E. money with which to start the nationality, consequent
be prescribed. It only costs a few K. C., who is going on leave; als Cebu Chronicle.
Fat & Co., Tak Cheong & Co., Heather Day being solely a Kwong Sang, Poultry Guild, Ah- The Public Prosecator reati a remarkable series of recent letters cents to go up there in a chair that Mr. S.H. Dodwell will return
Scottish Day, the Committee Men & Hing Cheong Company, much gratified by. the each of the fifty-seven advertisers were couched in moving and affectionate terms and reproached him you want to hear the ethics of
SOLVING THE COLONIAL QUESTION.
ples of the League.
Paris, January 29.
It is understood that this compromise was practically reached
last evening's session of the Council of Great Powers.
wilful murder.
THE SETON SHOOTING CASE.
NEW REVELATIONS IN COURT.
London, January 29.
THE EMPIRE'S WAR DEBTS.
SCHEME OF CONTROL.
THE NAVAL BONUSES.
Committee's final conclusions. The
A CHINESE EPICURE.
THE STORY OF A MENI".
DAY BY DAY.
On coming to Hongkong, one
Was
upon
medal-you could not do better Justices of the Peace, and in issued a small tourists' guide to following list of firms and others, undertaking.
Watson
by Mrs. Rutherford to her husband, found in the latter's bag. These but it is well worth the expense to the Legislative Council in place of his first tasks was the super voluntary assistance of many in the Souvenir Book whose for his behaviour towards her. One letter referred to his awful life propounded to you from ajof the Hon. Mr. R. G. Shewan vision of the publication of the other helpers and it hopes that generous support covered the cost Celestial's point of view, if you who, under medical instructions, first issue of the China Directory temper and frequent ill-usage of her. Another showed that she wish to have a peep into the great will not be able to spend the and Far East Business Guide, and such ladies and gentlemen will of publicity for Heather Day and tearfully resisted her friends' efforts that she should sue for divorce drams that is performed by our summer in the Colony. but on a subsequent date she decided to institute proceedings and Chinese rogues in this Colony in Pollock's seat becomes vacant and idea of the Dollar Directory, the
Mr. subsequently he conceived the accept this acknowledgement as St. Andrew's Fair, those who 3 full appreciation of their contributed the reading matter to asked him to facilitate the avoidance of publicity.
valuable aid.
this volume, and many others. short, if you want to see the Mr. C. G. Alabaster, O. B. E., has first issue of which was made in The hearing was adjourned.
bright or the dark side of the been asked to
The Committee of St. Andrew's whose help materially contributed represent the Hongkong and which Was an
instantaneous success.
He also are specially indebted to the to complete the success of the than visit the Hongkong Magis deference to a widely expressed Canton
A feature of Heather Day was tracy. As an institution, which)
Later he published and where omissions have pos has the power of raising a laugh wish he will stand for election. Dollar Directory in Singapore. sibly occurred such are due to the the Motor Car Procession and or sending you into vale of Mr. Alabaster had intenle to Whilst there he established the anonymity of contributors viz-the Committee desires to thank London, January 29. tears, it is unique in the Colony, spend the summer in Canada well-known Anderson's Advertis H. E. The Officer Administrat-who gave prizes and all who A scheme has been formulated by the Acting Commonwealth A Chinese epicure minus cash but has generously consent t ing Agency (the "Three A's'), in ing the Government for opening entered cars, Premier, Mr. Watt, for the formation of an Empire's Commission strolled off to a Chinese hotel cancel his holiday, should lie b in which capacity he handled the the Fair.
It is also desired to thank the which will take over control of the Empire war debts. in Queen Road West last night elected. Mr. A. R. Low ba advertising of a large number of The Government, the Naval and following outporte for their The Governments of all the Dominions and
Colonies at 5 p.m. tofill an aching void with intimated that he does not inten
firms.
the Military Authorities for their generous response to the Society's would be duly represented thereon. The Commission the choicest delicacies that to oppose Mr. Alabaster, but Mr.
Last summer he returned to general co-operation.
appeal, víz:- would assume the financial position at next Chinese restaurant could summo1 H. W. Bird is also to contest the arrangements for the publication H. M. S. "Kent", for Band.
Hongkong 10 complete
the
Mr. The Commander and Officers, Foochow, per December and be empowered to convert the debts into common to his aid. "Waiter" he cried
C. H. M. Balfour stock. Each Government would only be liable for its own obliga-out, "where is the menu?" Of
of another issue of the Dollar tions and make an annual payment of at least five shillings per course. Chinese restaurants do
Directory here, which is at pre- Offcers, 18th Infantry, for Band.
Major H. 4. Morgan and Swatow, per Mr. A
MacGowan hundred sterling of debt overtaken for interest, redemption and not go in for menu cards. The
sent in the press. In this con- Col. Passby and Officers,
Formosa, per Mr. F.B. interest distribution costs. Additional loans in respect of late war only individual who has such a The epicure felt surprised nection he became a co-partner Hongkong and Singapore Batt.
Marshall, £23. 6. 3. expenditure would be raised if necessary.
card is the cook. Eveything is when this story was recounted, with the firm of Messrs. Brewer R. G. A., for Pipers,
@ Ex. 3/4 supplied on the principle: "ask this morning. He said he and Company. He left here in The General Post Office, for Amoy, per Mr. J.S. and it shall be given unto thee." had only consumed ten October for the Straits and while posting Souvenirs etc., free of
Fenwick, £121. 3.0. The courses then commenced. cents worth of provisions." there he saw the need for a San-charge.
@Ex. 3/436 First came two dishes of chicken, It was only a small eating house, day paper, with the result that The Fire Brigade for standing. then two dishes of roasted duck, and could the Magistrate believe be established in November last by followed by a dish of beef, a dish that he consumed so much?
LEST WE FORGET.
YPRES RUINS AS WAR MEMORIAL.
Paris, January 29.
the ruins of Ypres as a memorial of the horrors of the war. town will be rebuilt on a new site.
U. 5. IMMIGRATION BILL.
The
seat,
Performance and casistence at
·857.91
60.00
137.28
-711.33
$366.52
31st December, 1918.
1.20
$968.22
DON'T FORGET.:
the Straits Record, a journal The Hongkong Police and Po-Interest calculated to of prepared duck, a dish of fish, In reply to Mr. Wood. the which bas already come lice Reserve for useful assistance. A telegram says the Belgian Government has decided to keep reproduce the bill, from which it first time that the epicure pat spoken comment.
and beaus et hoc genus omne. We waiter said this was the into prominence for its out. The Stunts for proceeds of will be noticed that. our ronised the place. Some of the Mr. Flynn Anderson was a man | Cabaret Dance Hall Chinese epicure helped him- customers partook of mesls of abounding energy, full of new Mr. F. A. Perry snd-BLA.T. Co- self to eight varieties. He totalling a few cents and others' ideas and possessed great business Outdoor Staff for distributing and sat down to eat at 5 and finished bills ran up to $1.
acumen. His enterprise was posting of posters. off just bear 9 o'clock. This The bill is reproduced:- irrepressible, and being of a most Messrs. Kelly & Walsh and must be a record. It was 2 dishes of chicken
10c. genial disposition he had the the South China Morning Post now time to repair home. 2 dishes of roasted duck.....10c. capacity of quickly and Unlike the rules in English 1 dish of prepared duck...
making for special printing rates, rigt ...10c. friends. He entered thoroughly The South China Morning Post, hotels the bills are not presented 1 dish of beef
10c. into the social life of the Colony the Hongkong Daily Press, the in a Chinese restaurant by the 1, .. fish and beans...10c while in Hongkong, and endear- Hongking Telegraph and the waiter, but the latter shouts down.. ,, chicken & mushroom 400.ed himself to to the cashier the total value of 1 bowl of mushroom soup the things consumed. As cus-16 small bottles of Chinese tomary, this Chinese went epint
Washington, January 29. The Immigration Bill excepts Cuba, Mexico, Canada Newfoundland from prohibition.
RUSSIAN TROOPS FROM FRANCE.
ON THE WAY TO REVAL.
Copenhagen, January 29.
The large hospital ship Ross has arrived en route for Reval with Bussian troops from France fully armed and equipped.
THE GERMAN PEACE DELEGATES.
90c.. who are grieved to hear of his half rates.
many residents, China Mail, for advertising at
death. It was known locally Messrs. Pathe Freres for free 40c. that of late he had been in rather use of Cinematograph, ...
TO-DAY
Victoria Theatre 9.15 p.m. Coronet Theatre 9.15 p.m.-
TO-MORROW.-
Victoria Theatre 9.15 p.m. Coronet Theatre 9.15pm.
TUESDAY, FEBR
Theatre Royal Concert
Sykora,
down, while the waiter Rice and waiter's trouble
... 2c. indifferent health, and an an- The Telephone Company for meal. Instead of paying it, be signalled the value of the
nouncement in the Straits Record) use of public telephones and 2.02c. of the 19th instant stated that he contribution of proceeds.. cooly walked out and was arrested
was lying in hospital at Singapore Mr. W. A. Dowley for proceeds after a hue and a cry were raised.) Note the "rice and waiter's in a very precarious condition of two dances held at the Cabaret He was asked for the payment, but trouble" item. If the same was and would be unable to wield his Dance Hall, subsequent to St. there was no cash. Before being introduced in English cafes pen for some time. Deceased. Andrew's Day, 12OZ BA taken to the Police Station, the wouldn't the waiters there who was unmarried, was 40-years The Hongkong Electrio Com Professor Sklavevski Amsterdam, January 29. waiter of the restaurant (evident rejoice
of age and was a native of Scot pany for illuminated display, from Berlin says the German Peace Delegation willly such tricks had previously Mr. Wood's decision was a land. He wis, & Loop Free The Hongkong Electric and heidemann, Herr Bantzan, Count Bernstorff, Herr been practiced on the manage-rolfseef to the authusfiles to mason, and in whatever sphere of Gida Companies for distributing 2. Former Secretary, Herr Haussmann. Herr ment) took the Palice to thatable provide the eploure with three life he was met he proved him. ledflets, but Herr Rantzau will only participate at the opening where the epicure ate, ting mezis a day for 21 days. these self integrity and was in The Hongkong
gotiations proper will be conducted by Court the «number of
not possibly be various every
most interesting pany for deco: Hotel berger And Herr Haussmann.
sure that the chargen
the one he partook ing fight.
personality