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NOTES & COMMENTS.
SYRIA'S CLAIMS.
RSDAY
SEPTEMBER
1919.
DAY BY DAY.
MUSICAL JOTTINGS.
FOOTBALL
GYMKHANA CLUB.
PROGRAMME FOR NEXT MEETING.
IF THE POWER TO LEAD IS IN (BY "ENHARMONIC") PROSPECTS OF THE COMING Chie of the most surprising YOU, OTHERMEN WILL FOLLOW,"
SEASON Aber euggestions That could be IF IT IS NOT IN YOU, NOTHING With regard to my remarks made was that which Reuter WILL MAKE THEM FOLLOW. in *Musical Jottinga”, “which Football enthusiasts in the The fourth gymkhana of the cabled to us a couple of days ago,
appeared in the issue of the Colony will shortly have the season will be held on October 11. wherein it was said the Syrians
Telegraph of August 21, in con- opportunity of gauging the pros- The programme is as follows:- generally maintained to the mem- We are informed that the nection with an instrument pects of the respective Clube, as Five Furlongs Race. Handicap. bers of the American Mission to statement made yesterday that known AS the "Serpent the local secretaries are preparing -For all China Ponies in the the Near East that Palestime the as. Batavia is going into dock | * correspondent writes
as for the coming season, which is Colony on 1st August, that have should be included in Syria in for repairs is incorrect.
follows The "Serpent" is necessarily later in Hongkong run in Hongkong and not won a order to form a united country.
obsolete now but was formerly & than in England, where the foot-race -at Official Meetings, or The Syrians, we are told, oppose
popular instrument. Mendalsshon ball season has been in full swing Gymkhanas since January ist, the Zionist movement because the
was much addicted to including snowfor two weeks.Now that peace 1919. Ladies' Nomination and Yesterday's health return Jewe are only ten per cent shows-17-cases of gastro-enteritis
score for it in such works as conditions prevail, it is very pro-similar events are not considered of the population. The claim (five fatal), one fatal case of cho-The Serpent figured largely in the in the Colony will be very much therefore being eligible unless Eljah, St. Paul" and so forth.bable that the standard of football as Races, winners of these events of the modern Jew
toalers and one non-fatal occurrence small orchestras which did duty advanced, particularly in the case otherwise disqualified. Entrance "national home" in Palestine is of enteric fever. All the sufferers for organs in churches at Home of the Service Clubs which, with Fee $5 lat Prize: $150. threefold: by right of the history were Chinese. of his fathers, by right of his own
and other parts of the world, in the exception of last year's Navy Prize: $75. 3rd Prize: $40. devotion to the ideal of a national
the somewhat drab day when team, could hardly be considered Gymkhana Stakes-Value life, and by right of his recent
there was a ban on the organ and in the same class as pre-war $200. Distance One Mile. For when ecclesiastical music was at Service teams. successful exertions on the soil.
all China Ponies.. Catch weights low abb. The "Serpent", in Just at present the propects of at 10st. Slb Winners of an open shape, was like the
brazen the military, teams are very hazy, race or open Griffin race
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HONGKONG, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4. 1919.
THE ATTEMPT TO KILL KOWLOON'S · ASPIRATIONS.“
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A Chinese who went abroad to the U.S. A. for 29 years, returned to Hongkong, on the s. s. Venezuela this morning. He was searched and a revolver with 159 rounds of ammunition found on him. He said being away for such a period, he did not know the laws. Mr. N. L. Smith fined
suffered from other races since he was driven from his land. In the face of inconceivable difficulties, the Jew, as we have seen, bas given proof of his practical ability not only to develop the resources of Palestine, but thereby to enable it to contribute once more to the general interests of civilisation as from its position and fertility it is so well-fitted to do. It is not surprising that during the last twenty years there has been a him $100. rapid growth of the idea of "Palestine for the Jews" among both themselves and other peoples.
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serpent" of Moses, as pictured in as, despite the fact that the Ponies that have won the agg the old family Bibles. It was RA. RE and the regular regate prize in the Gymkhana made of wood, covered with military units attached to the Stakes in any season 5lb. extra. leather, and its tone, I imagine to Colony will eventually possess Non-winning Subscription Gri- have been somewhat like that very strong sides, due to the fos allowed 51b Entrance Fee of the bass clarionet but softer exigencies of the local garrison $5. 2nd Prize: $100. 3rd Prize: and more smooth doubtless it it is quite probable that at the $50. gave a considerable amount of beginning of the season, all the Class Handicap: 4 Class: pleasure to listeners.
military teams will be somewhat Once Round.-For China Ponies. weak, but fresh arrivals in the Entrance Fee $5. 1st Prize: Colony, which will shortly be a $150. 2nd Prize: $75. 3rd Prize matter of weekly occurrence, will $40.
Three-Quarter Mile Race: As regards the Navy, practical- Handicap. For remedy this,
Subscription ly the whole of last year's team, Griffins of any season. Entrance. with the exception of Crocker, fee $5, 1st Prize: $150. 2nd Neale and Travis, have been Prize: $73.3rd Prize: $40. relieved, but already one or two men with good reputations have arrived on the Station, and the arrival of the large China Station Fleet in the near future will
Navy this season should be very provide the selectors of the Navy I plenty of material, and the
I learn that Mr. J. W. White, organist to 3t. John's Cathedral, is forming a chorus which it is hoped will number at least 80 male and female voices. The object is to give a rendering of the Christmas music of "The Messiah "in St. John's Cathedral, about the middle of December. Practices will start on the first Thursday of October at 6 p.m.
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The L-C. S. S. Wosang, which The labours of Dr.ar-rived at Shanghai from Hong Herzl and the influence of the kong on August 29, reports that Zionist Congress in 1897, over she encountered two typhoons
impetus from within and with-21st to the 23rd instant, his enthusiastic and disinterested which he presided, gave the move during the trip. She sheltered in its strongest spiritual Junk Bay, Hongkong, from the
I must commend Mr. White on bath Jewry, but
its encountered the second typhoon immediate claims have received shelter in Hongwha Sound until its on the 25th instant, then taking an increasing amount of recogni- the 27th instant.
ment
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hope ..and
many
of
tion from the Press and from responsible statesmen among the Great Powers.
A Chinese was charged before Mr. R. E. Lindsell to-day for stealing sugar from the Chica Sugar Refnery. An Indian watchman, of the Refnery, gave evidence that he was on duty on the main gate at I p.m., when he
saw the defendant leaving the
work.
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Distance Handicap: about Half & Mile-For China Ponies. Winners of any race in 1919 excepting Ladies Nomination and placed ponies at this Meeting barred.
gong,
edge of course, and chalk lines Pegs will be placed on outside Catch weights 155 lb.
energetic
He has been
strong. in his endeavours
marking the position of each pony The Club will have the ser- according to the handicap (in to keep up public interest rices of Railton, Ralston. Rodger yards) conceded. The race will in matters musical, but he might and Robinson, returned from be started by sounding have received far more support active service, and with the and each rider must keep his from the general public than has nucleus of last year's successful pony behind the line assigned to been the case. The amount of side. should still provide very
bim until the signal is given. training for an amateur chorus
attractive football for their Any rider, whose pony is then necessary to enable the rendering A GROWING MOVEMENT.
The supporters,
appearance over the line, or moving forward no light matter, and when a this season is also of excerpts from the Oratorios is of a Club Rugby side faster than a walk, must return. It was only 2 few years
probable, and start again or be disqualified. ago that
Lord Cromer de-
musician undertakes to do this in and this will add to the season's Mafoos may assist by holding clared that Zionism is fast
his spare time he is deserving of attractions, but Rugby football ponies if desired. Entrance Fee becoming a practical issue, but refinery, carring a bamboo pole. every support. if practical before the war it He went outside and put his pole
cannot possibly be taken seriously $3. 1st Prize: $75. 2nd Prize: became immensely more so as the against the wall and then struck
in the Colony, where such hard $50 3rd Prize $30. At St. Andrew's Church, Kow-grounds prevail, also the dearth of Class Handicap: B Class: Once war went on. Since the Turk,
& "match and a in any case an alien and a dis-and had
cigarette. loon, last Sunday evening, a very suitable opponents is another big Round For China Ponies. En- a smoke. He was enjoyable rendering of "Be Not | big bandicap to the handling code. trance Fee $5. 1st Prize: $150. credited alien, has further shaken standing near the pole. Witness Afraid was given by the organ South China Athletic, after 2nd Prize: $75. 3rd Prize: $40. his hold on Syria by his alliance went and got hold of the bamboo, assisted by the small orchestra, their brilliant success et the One and a Quarter Mile Handi- with the enemies of civilisation, when he felt that it was rather as a closing voluntary, Mr. Mar- Manila Olympic, and also their cap-For China Ponies. En- the hopes of the Jews and heavy. He then examined the tin presiding at the organ in his fine showing against the senior trance Fee $5. 1st Prize: $150. the sympathies of the Great both ends of the pole, and found usual accomplished manner. It clubs last year, should by their 2nd Prize: $75. 3rd Prize: $10. Powers have ripened. With the one end was stuffed with cloth. has been suggested that in the experience be stronger, and it is Entries for all events close Belgians. Serbians. Montenegrins. He took away the cloth and service the violins should play an hoped that for the good of sport to Hon. Secretary, Hongkong Rumanians, and Armenians, found it full of white sugar. The octave higher than set in order to they will remain in the Senior Gymkhana Club, on Wednesday, the Jews have been recogiosed defendant tried to snatch away assist the singing. I rather think League, although rumour has it 1st October. as one of the weak peoples for the pole from his hand. He took they are not strong enough, but the that they prefer the 2nd Division whose national freedom the Allies the man to his master. were battling. Their right to
The de- suggestion certainly has merit. because of their physical in- fendant said he could produce
feriority. home" in Palestine with some witnesses, and Mr. Lindsell let degree of autonomy has been him out in police custody, till
ments.
by Jews in any other country."
LOCAL BOXING.
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The
the end of the season on the
A man and his wife from a sampan lying in Wanchai Bay, was charged before Mr. R. E Lindsell to-day for unlawful possession of 553 taels of prepared opium. They both denied the
charge.
The first production of Isidore
The 2nd Division Competition OPIUM ON A SAMPAN. de Lara's "Nail," in English, took will be very interesting, and it is plac at Covent Garden, recently hoped that in addition to the says a Home critic, and it will League Competition, a trophy will doubtless make the composer's this year be presented for com- in the petition amongst the juniors at music better known Ola Country.
plot is the story of Nail; the Moorish knock-out system. dancer, and her two lovers St. Joseph's will not go up into -the rebel Hadyar and the the first Division, owing to the Emir, and the tragic end of the Indian members of the Club having Invers, brought about by the associated themselves with the revengeful Emir. The Hibrettist, I.R.C and the inclusion of both M. Jules Blois, has in the course these teams will be good for sport. Kowloon will be a strong side in the 2nd Division, several of the Club team last year having thrown
and if they can keep their players
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But on
have known it was opium, es 133 Inspector Kent said they must taels were found in another part
of the boat.
Sergt. Cockle gave evidence left No. 2, Police Station, with that at 8.30 p.m. on the 3rd. he
some Chinese detectives.
About 300 yards from the C.Y.C.
and found on board two sacks
Division will, of course be con-
The Service Clubs in the 2nd containing 420 taels of prepared opium in tins. The witness took tingent upon the new arrivals in the two defendants to the station, the Colony, and should be above and he then questioned the Another page to be remem-last season's standard. Several female defendant. She produced bered is the trio in the of last season's officials in the boat licence. She also told.
him there was second set where Hadyar surpris Association and League have left
мота, opium on the ватрел, es the Emi's pressing unwelcome the Colony. but it is expected
.They went attentions, as the saying is, on that many other gentlemen will back and found in the cabin In the first act, which be found interested in the game 133 taels of opium. The whole where defendants slept another takes place outside Nail's house, to help its progress locally. there is a picturesque duet for In anticipation of the departure amount was 553 taels, valued at the lovers which suffers from the of Mr. F. Wright, Hon. Sec. of $6,636. constant postponing of the final the H.K.FA, Mr. W. Rasmussen, had been thrown on their sampan Both defendants said the opium climax, and the fall of the curtain of Kowloon, was at the end of by a man. is effective. In the second act we last season elected provisional
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Nail.
of the Constitutional Reform Association's programme that affirmed by democratic parties in to-morrow morning to-do so.
Whether our contemporary, the Daily Press, is so enamoured
Great Britain, in other European. regards it as the last word on the question of a better system of representation, or whether it speaks ill of the suggestion of a distinc- countries and in America and has been acknowledged by more tive Kowloon member merely because the idea did not originate in its own editorial sanctum, we should not care to say. But the fact than one of the Allied Govern- But the most momentous remains that yesterder it utilised its leader column for the purpose factor in the Zionist
move- of throwing cold water on the demand that the community across the water should have its own representative, charged with the ment is Mr. Balfour's declara- duty of furthering the interests of those who reside in Kowloon. British Government, that "it tion on behalf of the
A CHALLENGE ACCEPTED. We have taken up the cudgels in support of that claim because we views with favour the establish know that it represents the wishes of very many Kowloonites who ment in Palestine of a national With regard to the challenge complain that under existing conditions they do not get fair or home for the Jewish people and issued last night by "Fight Fan equitable treatment. Even our contemporary admits that as things will
on behalf of Kid Danding, of of the three acts more than once use its endeavours to are "its needs are apt to be overlooked." We like the word "apt." facilitate the achievement of this Manila, we are asked to state committed the mistake of They are overlooked. And that is why this demand for special, or object, it being clearly understood that Young Neal will be only too introducing matter which youngsters who did so well in the sectional, representation has arisen.
One of the main arguments used by our contemporary is that!
that nothing shall be done which pleased to meet Danding, or any-impede the action. any pressing of the idea for a distinctive Kowloon member will only mar prejudice the civil and one else, at the Feather of Light particularly the case at the be-in their lot with the Junior Club, pier, he saw a sampen. 11249.
religious rights of non-Jewish weight limit, but he would like to ginning of the third act. serve to complicate the situation and maybe jeopardise the Constitu- communities in Palestine or the state that Teddy Neal and Young the other hand the ending of the to the end of the season, ther/He went to it, and made a search. tional Reform Association's programme. It would be used. says rights and political status enjoyed English are two distinct per- prayer which opens the act is, should have a successful record. the Daily Press, by the opponents of any reform whatsoever.to show
sonalities, and not the same man, musically, among the best things that there is a lack of harmony amongst those who want to see the
as "Fight Fan" appears to think.ia the opera. existing conditions altered. That is a very weak argument against
It is suggested that if such a the Kowloon scheme. Even if the Kowloonites want to
fight is to be patronised the public hand-in-hand with the Association named-which they do not IMPORTANT POINTS.
of Hongkong will want to know) necessarily do-what could be more simple than to include in the So far, the strength of the more about Danding, and that programme a proviso that one of the elected members should be se-movement is clear, its prospects this could be attained by the parately chosen by Kowloon? Perhaps, however, Kowloon will prefer bright-especially since the cap- publication of his record. to run its own programme quite independently of the Constitutional ture of Jerusalem by a British Reform Association, which would then be left to deal with Hongkong force--and the devotion to its as it sees fit. There are some Kowloon people who think that ideals of large numbers of Jews is the Association's scheme needs amendment in many respects, and undoubted. It has the sympathy these are they who would doubtless prefer that Kowloon should of the Allied Powers, as of their KOWLOON'S stand on its own merits in this matter. Our contemporary think people behind them, and even the the situation would be met by Kowloon "nominating" its master of the Turk acknowledged own representative amongst the other four directly elected repre- that a place must be found for sentatives and, in addition, to use their influences on the other the Jews within the political candidates, and it thus arrives at the conclusion that Kowloon rasid-future of Syria. The political ents would have four members one of them probably chosen from future of Syria is still in suspense, amongst their own ranks to further their views. All that sounds not only owing to the difficult very nice and very attractive, but it is too specious for anyone to international questions that will become really enthusiastic over. There has been too much of this have to be settled, if and when probably" business in the past. Kowloon now wants certainties, the Turkish power in Syria is not probabilities. The method suggested would be no guarantee abolished... Which of the possible that Kowloon would have its own representative; it would have to lines of division round and across take its chanes in the voting. We regard the Daily Press talk of this Syria are to be the frontiers of the
out traces of the influence of to be able to say this of native Kaiser in Amerongen when the Kowloon ides weakening the political influence of " the man in the new Syria, when the Turk is
Messinet, here as in other worke, singers in the midst of a foreign National Assembly accepted the street" as much camouflage. Kowloon is willing and is anxious to forced by the Peace. Conference
bat none of his other works so far season. They were helped by Versailles terms, writes: It look after its own interests; "the man in the street" in Hongkong to relinquish the land and some
heard at Home show greater skill Mr.. - Edwin Evans singable was a terribly melancholy meet- will do the same for his own sake, we have no doubt.
After consideration, it was un- in the handling of the orchestra. English version. Bir Thomasing, and yet it was a great joy to The crux of the whole matter is that under present conditions authority? And when these animiously decided to refuse the The use of oriental local colour Beecham conducted, and the see that the Kaisez is no broken Kowloon is so mixed up with Hongkong, that its special needs frontiers have been settled on application, and not to allow the is extremely adroit, and the orchestra were admirable. The man. True, his features have are badly neglected. What good and valid reason can therefore ethnic and military considerations hall to be used for such purposes whole conveys the mingled production is one of the greatest become sharp, but he beara his be brought against the proposal that the community on the penin- how much of what they embrace until the new incumbent arrives, languor and savagery of the successes of the management. fate like a real Christian.” The suls should have the right of choosing, by direct vote, its own is to belong to the Jewish people it being felt that such a precedent country with much success. For The three scenes are splendid Fatherland's fate weights more representative? The ides is essentially a democratic one. That as a nationality and to be admin should not be established in the the three principal artists, Miss pictures, and nothing more heavily on him that does tis is why up uphold it. As to the methods by which the suggestion istered under Jewish law? Some absence of the Chaplain.
Rosina Buckman (Nail), Mr. artistic than the costumes bus own. Not one comp die, put into practice, that is a matter for Kowloon residents regions will be ruled out of the This surely emphasises the Mullings (Hadyar), and Mr. been seen for a long time. For uttered when it became known
to decide. They will have their opportunity at the public Jewish sphere; but others cannot need for a Public Hall in Kow. Heming (the Emir), there can be both thanks are due to Mr. that the ignom
only praise. It is is very pleasing Charles Ricketts,
hortly to be held...
other Power or Powers assume;
be:
PUBLIC
MEETING.
USE OF CHURCH HALL
REFUSED...
Church vestry, at a meeting held We hear that the St. Andrew's last night, considered an applica tion for the loan of the hall for the purpose of holding a public meeting at which to discuss matters of public interest relating
to Kowlood.
loon.
have a taking little solo from a Hon. Sec. and a meeting of the Mr. R. E. Lindsell dischargød narrator who tells a story of the H.K.F.A. and H.K. League will husband $20,000 or nine months'
the
woman, and fined the love of a Moorish girl and a shortly be called, when a more de- Christian, and much charming tailed idea of the prospects of the
hard labour. dance music. The opening coming season will be available. battle music are full of life. chorus of the third act and the
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M. de Lara's music is not with
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KAISER'S VISITOR'S REPORT. Herr von Berg, the former Chief of the Kaiser's Civil Cabinet, who visited the ex-
clauses hack