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SHANGHAI BUSINESS CONFERENCE.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1919,
DAY BY DAY.
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ACTIONS ARE A suggestion of ours, which we INVISIBLE HINGES OF THE DOORS have advocated for many years, is (OF HEAVEN.-Fictor Hugo.
coming to fruition in the assem- bling of a conference of British Chambers of Commerce at Shang-
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unsatisfactory method when The sa Tak Sang yesterday. really big issues are involved. | brought 34 Chinese and 3 Japan- The war has wakened up British ese members of the crew of the business men in this part of the s.8. Tai Wan Maru, which was world, and not before time, either. wrecked on" Hainan Island. Thus it comes about that this al- together new step is being taken to consolidate British trade inter-i ests in the Orient. At a gather who returned to Shanghai by the Mr. and Mrs. John Johnstone ing such as is 10 be held Empress of Russia, will, says the in Shanghai, the leading men NCDN, remain in Shanghai of commerce will be able to meet until after the forthcoming con- and discuss in detail matters of ference of British Chambers of deep cancer to them collectively Commerce. and therefore to British influence throughout the Orient. Such representations as are made to
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this Queen's Road Central reports all the greater weight when com- he entrusted a man with $8,000, ing from a combined body than in French notes, to be taken to from individual Chambers. On Haiphong, on the 88. Hanoi such questions as the currency The man has disappeared. of China, which has long been a stumbling block to trade, it may be that no immediate good will come from resolutions passed by such a conference, but it is well that an assembly of this type should pat on record its views on the subject. IMPORTANT SUBJECTS.
What we are glad to see is that resolutions are to be brought forward on such matters as aids to navigation in China and uniformity of typhoon signals, as
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HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1919.
service of man.
ON MATTERS RELIGIOUS.
CORRESPONDENCE.
To the Editor of the RongaR
Traak sp.
FOOTBALL.
NEXT SATURDAY'S PROGRAMME.
On Saturday next the 1st Div
TODAY'S MISCELLANY.
Though the wonderful mechan-
ision Clubs will start their League is of an artificial leg is of enor programme and
mous value to those who are oblig-
the matches
WAR-STRICKEN FRANCE. Sir-May 1, is spite of my previous long-windedness on the subject of the war-devasted vill down for decision ars of a very ed to wear it, I am told (says.a ages of France--for which I interesting nature. The Hong-ter in the London Evening |spologise be allowed further kong Club will stiffen up their News) there is one very serious space in your generous columns | team by the inclusion of
item to be reckoned with, and to reply to "Ajax "?
McCubbin and Black, but it is a
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I think your contributor can matter of regret that Stalker and big bill for trousers. An officer a vague idea of Robinson cannot be induced to showed me recently & tear in his things
appalling condition of line out, as both these players ouser-leg caused by some part in Northern France, would materially strengthen the of the mechancial joint catching far worse than that in any of the team, but it is possible they may in the cloth, and the daily task of other Allied countries. After all, appear in later matches. Chassels pushing the artificial leg into the the Huns intended to annex also cannot play through ankle trousers wears them out in other said of Serbia by the Bulgars, so this clever exponent of the game. these days of costly tailoring. Belgium, and the same may be trouble, and the Club will miss directions - all that in those countries the re- The team should render sumption of life is possible. But good account the German intended to destroy however and a match or two will of hoarded papers when a good of themselves Queer finds come out of bundles France and to make the soon develop any weak spots. clearance and tearing-up is going future resumption of industry The South China team will be forward, says the Morning Post. little altered from last year's A delightful tailor's bill of 90 impossible. For instance, over 20,000 large eleven, most of the regular years ago was unearthed the " pieces of machinery have been players being available, although other day, written out (no print- carried off in one district of France they are experiencing a little ing at all in faded ink trees have been cut down and position. The Navy will have The items were three, and the alone, while thousands of fruit anxiety over the centre forward yellowish square-cut notepaper.. killed in other places. There are to rely upon their Depot team, as spelling most remarkable, and the practically no houses or complete the Chias Fleet ships of which price--ah! the price almost brings buildings of any sort left stand- the Hawkins is the first arrival tears to the eyes of the demobilis- ing anywhere. Experts say that on the Station permanently, are ad trying to buy civilian raiment. the soil has been rendered nearly not yet stationed in Hongkong. Think of it. "One yellow casy- unworkable and unfruitful for and the Hawking herself
England, although so badly hit, Saturday and not returning for blue clothe fine coate," all for the unfortunately leaving before Nankin trowser," and "one beste bas, after America, suffered less some than any of the other Allies from many
time. She possesses trivial sum of £6. 149. 3d. the war, but we must remember will assist later in the season. fine players who that France is practically bank- The game on Saturday with St.
It is nice to hear that there is rupt. She has, owing to the Joseph's should be a cour struggle. Kingdom which isn't crowded to one golf course in the United incomprehensible policy of Mr. The other match is between the Lloyd George and President RA and the H. K. Police and distressing extent, but hopeful Wilson, been prevented from either side may win, each team People will feel distressed to hear
that it's as obtaining an indemnity, or even hardly yet being able to use Sutherlandshire! A correspond- By the Empress of Russia there reparation, from the Germans in their relative strength and both ent from Brora writes me (says far north as sides are limited as regards nu"Corisande" in the Evening In the 2nd Division the young found a fine, natural course, with Standard) that she has at last
In connection with St. An-years to come. drew's Ball, practice dances are to be held in the City Hall from 5 to 7 pm, on Tuesdays, 11th. 18th and 25th November. Danc- ing shoes must be worn by all dancers and it is requested by the Committee that no children be brought on these occasions.
well as regarding fog signals. In leave Sir Ellis Kadcorie, who is the interests of shipping, in which going to Shanghai for the races, commerce is altogether wrapped the Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell, who
the Peace Treaty France where British and Ameri-
"Ajar" says that the parts of bars of players available.
is mere wastecoat,"
one paire
put upon a satisfactory basis. Conference of British Chambers and which have been enriched posed to a heavier team in the the house-parties from Dunrobin up, it is time these matters were is one of the delegates to the can troops have been stationed. Indian Team will again be oppractically no one on it, except Effort after effort has been made of Commerce in China which will by the war, had better pay for RA. but the result may be and the Duke of Portland's place, signal codes, but without success. 5th, 6th and 7th, and Mr. A.S. other parts. This reminds me clever football. South China Band which at times send a contingent to secure agreement on typhoon be held in Shanghai on Novembe-the war damage suffered by the close as the junior team play which are both quite near, and The failure to evolve a uniform Gabbay, assistant manager of of the Socialist panacea for South China A will only be of to Brora for a round on the fine,
Anyhow, it
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Springy turf on which you cannot miss your brassie shots-or oughtot to!
Earl Haig is said to be greatly The future of Field-Marshal exercising the thoughts of the Government. Given a free choice, the Field-Marshal would greatly like to become Commander-in- be is now Colonel of the Royal Horse Guarda rather complicates matters (says a correspondent of the Glasgow Herald) since this appointment carries with it the office of Gold Stick to the King, and as such it is necessary for the holder of it to be on duty Hongkong Police R.G.A once in every three months. It
HONGKONG LEAGUE DIVISION IT.ment as Commander-in-Chief of Military Ground. Kick off 4.30 is now suggested that Earl Haig
should retain his present appoint Indian R. C. v. B. G. A. (R). the Home Forces. Probably this Military Ground. Kick off 3.00p.m. is what will eventually be done, Navy Ground. Kick off 3:00 p.m, arrived at no decision in the United F. C. v. St. Joseph's (R), but the Government has, so far, South China A. v. St. China B. matter.
scheme has been attributed to Messrs. E. D. Sassoon Co., Ltd. poverty in England-dividing up interest to the South China Club professional jealousy, so far as
equally all the money
in and the appearance of two teams in Observatory officials are concern-
the country, which would give this Division from the same Club is ed. Well, such a momentous
each. individual about half a going to provide many little com- issue ought never to be left to the before Mr. R. O. Hutchison with helping both
A Chinese was to-day charged crown! All France is already plexities for the Club concerned, whims and caprices of individuals unlawful possession of 33236 taels compulsorily, and "Ajax will The inclusion of two teams in voluntarily and and the E.K.F.A. League officials. who think they possess a monof prepared opium. Defendant please remember that France is opely of wisdom. In any event, said that one of the passengers the only country as yet forced ultimately
this division Matters religious are not very often discussed editorially by it is probably quite inmaterial as on board a steamer had come to to
may not prove to be in the best daily newspapers, and perhaps it is just as well, though there does the main, thing is uniformity. after it and he would give him are taxed; there is nothing left to United F. C, but with not much | Chief in India, but the fact that arise now and again cause justifying an everyday opinion being What Observatory officials have some money. Inspector Wildin tax.
to which set of signals is used; him and asked him to
resort to a capital tax. interests of sport. St. Joseph's expressed. Religion, after all said and done, is not a matter of failed to solve, men of business stated that he boarded the junk
look Luxuries are taxed; necessities College (R) should beat the creed or dogma that of necessity needs a Church for its propagation may able to deal with in such a at midnight, and found the opium What of this? it is a matter of individual faith
to spare. A Christian is one whose religion leads him to believe in the God revealed through Christ, but an manner as to bring order out concealed under some planks. sations for which I asked help, HONGKONG LEAGUE DIVISION I
There remains voluntary effort.
Saturday's matches, grounds, agnostic or ever an atheist may have a religion the religion of the of chaos. Let us hope so, at Mr. Hutchison fined the man one is run by Madame Loyson,
Of the two organi- time etc. are as follow without a religion of any sort and so a discussion of the question because it may bring the Foreign
One can scarcely conceive of a man being totally any rate. Consular representation $5,000, with the alternative of six the wife
Hongkong Club v South China, affects all men. For the majority of our readers we take it that the office into more live contact with
at the Conference is a wise atep, months' hard labour.
of a distinguished Club Ground. Kick off 4.30 p.m. matter that counts most is the sufficiency or insufficiency of the
Frenchman, with money aubs.
Navy v St. Joseph's Coll, Navy Christian faith, not only as canonised in the Thirty-nine Articles business, May be our busisess
cribed by his and her friends of Ground. Kick off 4.30 p.m. of the English Church, but as expressed by the various schools of men will tell the Consular folk a that on the 27th at 1 p.m. whilst belong, is the "Fand for French P
whom I am proud to call myself belief that have sprung from out the same foundation as that on little of what they think of them his junk was sailing in Miss Bay War-devasted Villages," of 32, Rue A master of trading junk reports one. The other Society, to which which all Christianity is built. Historically, Christianity is the few home truths will do en route for Hongkong another Taitbout, Paris, and about half its newest of the world's greatest religions, but it is the one that no harm. concerns all the more civilised countries of the world. Curiously something gained that at last drop sail, and stop. He did not gentle birth who are working like is junk hailed, and told them to members are French people of enough, too, it does perhaps contain within itself more controversy there is than any other religion-controversy on points which as compared made at co-operation by British they were fired upon. He then There is another organisation of to be some real effort take any notice, and immediately peasants themselves in the cause. to the fundamentals of the faith are little, but which, nevertheless, traders in the East. The move stopped bis junk, whilst the other which I know the principal mem-Club Ground. Kick of 3.00 p.m cause big rifts among Christian people. There have been many importance and value. Its possi- men came on board, some armed Morgen, daughter of the late Mr. attempts raade to reconcile the various-sections and it is because bilities are immense."
ment, once begun, will grow in junk came alongside. the Church of England has promised a new examination of all the
Twelvebers. This is run by Miss Anne
Owing to the woeful shortage questions involved that we now refer to them.
with revolvers, and others with Pierrepont Morgan of New York.
of houses in the Metropolis A world conference of Bishops of the Anglican Communion is
koives. They drove him and hisler district lies near ours, on the
caravan colonies seem to have due to take place next year, the last being held in 1908. and not looking forward to a bright and white flowered pottery, valued at though she is herself a
Boxing enthusiasts are keenly fokis into the hold, and stole some Oise and the Somme, and al-guf lately from those beach the London Evening News). There "Sir,-You've given us a lot of sprung up (remarks a writer in only the great problems arising out of the war but many others busy season locally. There is are being placed on the agenda for consideration.
very combing skippers o' yours that's is one such colony installed in the prominent place is given to the important question of the kong, even though some of our The most still some good material in Hong-.
generous, as well 88 а afraid of getting the sack and stately park of Earl Dysart at relation of the Anglican Church to other Churches and this is best men have left the Colony,
very rich woman, and has in comes to you for help:
Petersham. In the cool shelter of natural in view of the growing desire for unity. The great and it is certain that the Lordship Bishop Pozzoni that her district personally (like and shine
addition the help of most of the
Well I be one of those you the trees, and with the pleasant body of non-conformists at Home have taken a definite stand Wiltshire Regiment and the new the Reverend Fathers Paul Lee navvy) with a large and efficient are informed by His although she has been working in
richest people in New York, and might have heard Coleridge say: aroma of new-mown hav in the on matters of principle, and it is extremely doubtful whether Naval Squadron will contain a and Anthony Liu will celebrate staff since 1917, even there the
Through forty years of storm air no more pleasant living quar- the Conference will achieve much in the way of a closer unity than good few capable fighters, so that their sacerdotal silver jubilee on poverty and distress is still very
tera could be imagined. And there already is.
there. are But what we are more interested in is the things look rosy for the future. the 1st November.
social degrees in proposed consideration of the Christian faith in relation to spiritual- Our old friend Iron Bux is on the Paul Lee will sing the Mass at
caravans as much as in eastles ism, Christian Science and Theosophy, for here there is room for warpath again and says he wants 7.30 a.m. at the Rosary Church, of
The Rev.
and cottages. The Petersham great. A great revision of attitude. We are not going to discuss the merits to meet Sky Kerrison, who is Kowloon, assisted by the Very ly intimate knowledge, but I
colony varies from humble con- These are but three societies --although one can hardly call them "merits of these particular more
To where frost rocks the polar verted pantechnicons, roomy and which I three break-aways from the orthodox Christian faith, but the fact commodate him if he will make Messrs. Francisco
have B •fair-sea to everlasting sleep. comfortable enough in their way, that they are based on Christianity should give everyone cause to the trip from Manila. Both these Peter Lee acting as "ministri seems as if any effort were futile, bour Master.
ac-Rev. Father de Maria, with know of many othera
and would like to give 'em to a to dwellings de luxe with electric think and examine before they are ruthlessly Blung aside as pernici- men are very
tip how to save life themselves lighting, hot and cold water, Tse and
The needs are so great that it without worrying you or the Har-lockable front doors, and knockers ous. The Spiritualists have scriptural authority for their beliefs, ringsiders in Hongkong. Kerrison Anthony Livet the Cathedral of a bundle of old scrape of cotton branding iron with ship's name on having the telephone installed.
well-known to familiares.'' the Christian Scientiste conform strictly to Bible teaching, as do is looking particularly, fit and the Immaculate Conception, also to be pieced together, lined with it, and take it to the cook, get it
and.. the Rev. but I can assure "Ajax." that if
complete. One caravan-holder also the Theosophists in fact it all boils down to a question of is as keen as
All they have to do is get a declares that he intends abortly interpretation. But seeing the very large number of followers, fray. Bux, a lad some of them very prominent people of the world, that these off- Hongkong need not be ashamed. Simon Ise Yan and Chos Po can evolve tears of thankfulness, oil keg, boiler, water bareca, mustard for the at 7.30 a.m. assisted by the Rev. old newspaper (themselves of red hot, then press it on every
of whom Andrew Leong, with shoots of orthodoxy have, and also the great masses of evidence on has done some good things since Sien
Messrs. value), to be made into bed quilte lifebelt, oar, boathook, sea-anchor which they base their faiths, it is quite time that the great Church he left the Colony, and he must familiares" of England gave thoughtful and official attention to them. Whether have gained tremendously in
23 'ministri an open mind can be brought to bear by the forthcoming assembly experience by his numerous of Bishops is another matter, but it is to be hoped that such will be fights in Manila, where boxing evidenced.
LOCAL BOXING.
than anious to
$359.
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acting
Two Chinese
The
that the
"SHIPPING SCANDALS."
deep.
He ploughed the changeful From where beneath the tropic line the winged fishes leap.
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
he need not fear that any biscuit box and even a touch on hel, however great, however their forehead to stop the survey small, that we can send from rich bloke from mistaking of 'em, A consideration is also promised of the problems of marriage If this fight could be fixed up it one charged with stealing an
The Legislative Council meets and secure Hongkong will be less were to-day
This would stop thieving, as to-morrow at 11.30 am. The and sexual morality, of Christianity and International relations, would prove a big draw, and we overcoat and a blanket from his which has proved itself so gener-
is of an admittedly high standard. before Mr. R. O. Hutchison, than what we owe in love and well. Then again it would tell Orders of the Day are
gratitude to France.
what ship was lost or wrecked especially the League of Nations; and of the opportunity and duty should probably see a very stiff own father, whilst the other was ous and eager to help our cour- but if the chauffeurs will run million one hundred and seventy- Second reading of the Bill in- of the Church in regard to industrial and social problems. This tussle.
But I am sure that this Colony, when they got washed ashore.
tituled An Ordinance to apply & last named question ought to be productive of a great deal of what Hongkong sportsmen like, first
Motor cars have certain laws sum of not exceeding Eleven Good, cisan fighting is charged with receiving it. activity, for, unquestionably, the Church at-Home is out of co- and it is certain that a warm owed a lea shop 6, so he during the hostilities, will con-use making more laws for they'll twenty-six dollars to the Public operative sympathy with the struggles of the lower classes. During welcome
defendant said that he ageous and sorely tried Ally over people and kill 'em it's no three thousand two hundred and the war there can be no doubt that in the main it signally failed to Kerrison on his return to the defendant and sold them to appeal has already been beyond shop at Taipingshan near the intituled An Ordinance to con-
will be given interpret the wave of emotional fervour we all called
to took the things to the second tinue to do so now; I may say do it again.
Service of the year 1920. STO and, in popular phrase, it has to get busy in putting itself to rights. bis King and Country.
patriotism" ring after being on service for him. The second
Тавротве to my I once was in a pawn-broker's Becond reading of the Bill In relation to the problem of marriage, it needs to revise its attitude.
defendant It has conéeded the point of the deceased wife's sister, it has to
said that had he known the things touched beyond words by the another chap was there try-relating to Flaces
my wildest hopes, and I am Land we live in" pub, and solidate and amend the law were stolen he would not have enlarge its view of re-marriage after divorce, and it has to relax its Beverity in the case of unfortunates, though few ask for an undue
of Public taken them. Mr. Hutchison asked sympathy for its cause which it ing to pawn a tape measure. Entertainment, the father if he wanted his son to
has evoked: loosening. Certain it is that next year's conference could be made,
The pawnbroker noticed be sent to gaol. The father
As far as Hongkong is con- arrow on it and said:"That one of outstanding value and usefulness, if it can only be brought Shaw does not mellow with age, gaol, but his mother cried all last France, it must go on for years The man fled without it.
London. Mr. George Bernard answered, "I want to send him to cerned, the war is finished. For belong Government; no can." about that those comprising it will, for the moment, forget their An autograph collector denominational narrownesses and look upon the solving of all human wrote to G. B. 5. was advised to caution him." Mr. Hutchison who night, so I think you had better questions as being within the greater embrace of the Christian set fire to his collection and then cautioned defendants and they faith the finest yet conceived by man.
sit on the top..
were discharged,
THE GENIAL G. B, 8.
to come.
Yours etc. HARRIET TAYLOUR. Hongkong, 29th October, 1919.
an
and eclipse your brother China Now, Mr. Editor, don't you Mail editor's plan of suprise think the branding of all ship's inspections? I do. gear as well as the bosts would end one of the arguments |
LOUZE etc. automatically and scientifically Hongkong, Oct. 29, 1918.
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