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The Telegraph.
HONGKONG, 9th May, 1923.
THE CHIT SYSTEM.
Then as Now.
TUESDAY. MAY 9, 1922.
DAY BY DAY.
THE MAIN TROUBLE WITH A
As it was quarter of a century ago, 40- is it now. Our reference is to the complaint [voiced in the Telegraph 25 years REFORMER 13 HE. OFTEN BE
#go_regarding the non-use of the COMES A DEFORMER. [poblia fountain outside the City
SHANGHAI STRIKES.
600 Cabinet-Makers Out, From Our Own Correspondent)
Shanghai, May 8. Foreign furniture manufactor-
Hall, which was presented to the The T.KK. Sibaria Marn Colony by John Dank, one of arrived at Yokohama on fay Hongkong's pioneers. The corres 6th, and sailed May 8th. for pondent to whoss complaint we Honolulu and San Francisco. 600 cabinet-makers. fara adverting sarcastically ob-
STOCK EXCHANGE
QUESTION.
Government Proposal Not Favoured.
The proposal of the Gover- or have been forced to suspend mant to establish a single Stock business on account of a strike of Exchange for the whole Colony to supersade the existing ones The striking workers are has been rejected, according to demanding an increase of wages. Mr. T. N. Chan, Chinese barrister- st-law, who was nominated by The Ningpo men are probably the Chiness General Chamber of
tive in the discussions that have been carried on with the Hong- kong General Chamber, of Com merce, in this matter.
Later.
served that the structure looked A plot of land at Pokfulam like a fountain, but he had never Road, having an area of 52,800 | seen any water oozing from square feet, was yesterday sold Neither have wa. Then, as now, at the P.W.D. offices. The upset joining the Shanghai cabinet. Commerce as their representa- it is mainly usad by coolies who price was $6,380 but there was makers who are out. find a peculiar joy in lounging on keen competition and Mr. Loung the backs of the carved lions. Ki-lo, the purchaser, had to pay Why it cannot be utilised for the $12.700.
purpose for which it was intend-
ed we haven't the faintest jdel
A Strange Case.
Shanghai, May 9. Sixteen Chineze nurses em.
Is will be recalled that the pro-
As it now stands, it is an eyesore relied whilst having their meal (formerly German) have struck was put forward by the Govero- Two Chinesa yesterday quar-ployed at the Paulun Hospital posal for a single Stock Exchange and must make visitors to our and one became so highly excited following an alleged assault by ament when the agitation came up |shores wonder that the authorl-
Chinese for the necessity of regulating or
ties should permit, it so to failover it that he threw his bowl at German doctor on finto decay and disuse. Incident-the other fellow.
The latter ourse, who alarmed a patiens on supervising in some form the two ally, our correspondent of 35 had to go to Hospital, whilst his the operating table.
assistant is now in police years ago mentioned the lack of
custody. drinking-fountains for dogs, and here again the complaint is 15 justified to-day as in those other times. Can't the S.P.C.A. gat busy on this matter?
Our University.
& accapt
Chinese stock and produce ex- changes that have been establish- ed in the Colony. This action war Foreigner Assaulted.
impe led by the knowledge that "Will the Coart
Shanghai, May 9. similar exchanges in Shanghai, A foreigner was assaulted by which are of a speculative nature, cheque?" enquired an American, Mr. Shank, at the Police Court striking coolies employed at the bad proved disastrous to the [this morning, when he was fined new filter heds of the French public, and it was with the object of $5 for basio no rash-light to waterworks this morning. The preventing a similar result occur his car. Mr. J. A. Fraser inuical. ¡ strike is nearly settled.
ed his acquiescence in the sug-
SHANGHAI CRICKET,
Question of Sunday Matches.
(From Our Own Correspondent)
Shanghai, May 9
ring here that the Government considered that it would be ex- tremely, advantageous if the Colony were to possess 018 single general exchange which should be eligible to every broker, irrespective of national- ity. As the proposed measure would mean the dissolution of the Hongkong Stock Exchange
The annual meeting of the and the Sbarebrokers”. Asscoin- Cricket Club referred to the nation, which are carrying on very Committee for decision the ques-well as they are doing now, there sion whether or not the club has been strong opposition grado should play Sunday matches.lly growing, not only amongst The Chairmao paid a tribute to the European businessman but the ex-President, Sir Everard also the Chinese. According to
NEW Y.M.C.A. BUILDING.
two
Mr. Chan, a unanimous opinion ¡har, iu point of fact, been reached at the conference between the Chambers of Commerce, "We are of opinion that wo should advise the Government to leave these exchanges as they are" continued our faformŽDÍ,”
We welcome the communica-gestion. tion from Sir William Brunyate, published in our laat evening's Amongst the passengers who issue, in reference to an article by left by the Tengo Maru to-day a writer in a Home journal upon were the Earl of Gosford (former- University education for Chinese ly Viscount Acheson, one of the students which we reproduced on Directors of the British American ¡Saturday. As a matter of fact, Tobacco Co.), Colonel C. W. we are unaware of the organ Davy, C.M.G., the Hon. Mr. it originally appeared in, as it Cland Severn, Mrs. Severn and reached us circuitously, and our|Mrs. Ballock. only reason for reprinting it was the local allosion. We are so far The Hoo. Mr. Claud Severn is from endorsing what the writer going on a brief holiday to the says that we are very glad to find North, accompanied by Mrs. such an authority as the Vice-Severn and her mother (Mrs. Fraser. Chancellor of the Colony's Univer- Bullock). During bis absence sity taking up the cadgels in the Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher will act as interest of University tuition for Colonial Secretary and Mr. A. Chinese youths in their own quar Dyer Ball as Assistant Colonial; From the remarks made at theter of the globe. Whether this is Secretary and Clerk of Councils. (From Our Own Correspondent.)
to be supplemented by a scheme annual meeting of the Victoria for applying Boxer funds for the
Shanghai, May 9. Recreation Club It is apparent education of Chinese students at Road occupied by Messrs. Alex. stone of the Navy and Y.M.C.A. and the Sharebrokers' Association The building in Des VoI Dr. Melt has laid the corner-The Hoogtoog Stock Exchange that there are in this Colony men Kingdom is a matter upon which to a Chinese syndicate for a
the universities of the United Ross and Co. Ltd., bas been sold building- who sign chits for drinks and we need not pause to dwell at the quarter of a million dollars, then fail to honour their obliga-moment, especially as the ques-which works out at about $65 per tions. He is poor kind of tion is the subject of an inquiry square foot. It is the intention now being conducted by a com- of the purchasers to rebuild the "sport" who does that. In order mittes at Home; but it cannot premises, which will be used bri to prevent this abuse of a de- well be dephrad that Sir William & proposed new Chinese bank. cidedly convenient system, the is on the right track when he in- meeting expressed itself in favour dicates that the most satisfactory The 8.3.
venue for the education of Chinese formerly the Creole State, the morrow morning.
Prasidest Hayes, of the use of books of tickets for students in the bulk is the Far first of the Pacific Mail Com- which cash will have to be paid, East. Here the Chinese student pany's new steamers on the San and when a member has exhaust. can obtain the benefit of Western Francisco Honolute Manila- FILIPINO MISSION.
maintaining Hongkong run, sailed from San
difficulty, but, all the same, it is
education while
-
INTERPORT CRICKET.
have been doing very well as they are, and will certainly kick in a very emphatic way against any proposed dissolution of their From Our Own Correspondent)mation into one whole concern organizations and their amalga- Shanghai. May 8. Everything is set for the Inter-Stock Exchange.
based on the lines of the London port Cricket match, which is this, there are many difficulties Apart from starting at eleven o'clock to in the way of the organization of
the proposed big Exchange, and of these the question of national- ity will be ons that cannot ed his book he will be required contact with his own people. Francisco on May 4th, with (From Our Own Correspondent.)|exchanges, wa
be satisfactorily settled. As to purchase another before he avoiding the risk of denaturali-full complement of passengers
[regards the Chinese produce think that the can secure the refreshment he sation. It has been observed that and cargo, is due at Manila on
Shanghai, May 8. danger that recently occurred la desires. That should meet the same prominent foraigo-educated May 27th leaves that port May The Philippine Independence Shanghai has passed away here. Chinese suffer from lack of 29th, and arrives at Hongkong on Mission. headed by Manuel There is, in fact, not acough knowledge of the affairs of their May 31st, sailing from this port Quezon, passed through Shanghai business for the two enterprises own land. As to the part which on June 2ad. Hoogkong University at present which has had to contend with a quite a young body, and one full share of bandicaps is des- D'Aguilar Street, which resulted tined to fall, Sir William has in woollen cloth of the value of From Our Own Correspondent. Warrant, in the good work regard to the sale of liquor, have of the University, for his 85,000 being stolen, a Chinese)
was charged before Mr. J. A. modestly Fraser with being in aclawful
a rather discomforting reflection that such a procedure should become necessary in one of the Colony's leading sport clubs.
Cash systems, especially in
on the Keystone State en route that are already established, and to Washington'.
people know that this type of In connection with the burglary
business is not a very good one.” Hiptoola and Co's, of
CHINA'S TARIFFS.
The reporter referred to the
businesses in the Colony. Mr. fact that there are other parties who desire to establish such
Shanghai, May 8. again and again been advocated confident, albeit
Chau pointed out that the Govern-. The Tariff Revision Commissionment could always exercise its locally, both in the case of expressed, anticipation that the possession of two pieces of cloth opens its third session on Tues powers in refusing to grant the
gradustes "are destined to play identified to be part of the stolen clubs and hotels. But the
an important part in the future general convenience of the chit in more parts of China than one." goods. A Chinese detective arrest- ed the defendant in the act of system has generally weighed
pawning this cloth. Mr. A. E. Hall, who appeared for the defence, secured a remand of the Railway Services Resumed,
against any proposal for its Guild Coercion.
total abolition. The fact is
day.
NORTH CHINA WAR..
has wired to
Another Peking message states between
necessary licences to these pro- moters.
"The Hongkong Chamber of Commerce," he continued, "has promised to send us a draft of the communication which they that people in Hongkong do not took an unduly lenient view yes-
Mr. Fraser, as it appears to us, case.
A Paking telegram states that will send to the Government on usually carry about much readsterday when he remarked that
the subject, and we propose the "I am too honest toer think Wo Pei-fu
to base aut own reply cash with them. Even the the confiscation of the bail ($25) of doing such a thing declared General Chamber of Commerce that of the Hongkong Stock Ex- eburches recognise that, for in would meet the case of a Boys a Chinese to Mr. R Lindsell that he will not permit any of his change. This will advise the most places of worship in the assaulting and seriously injuring in reply to a charge of smuggling that railway traffic Guild member charged with at the Police Court & morning, troops to enter the city.
Government not to interfere in any way with the existing stock Colony it is possible to sign aa waiter at Wiseman's for not 96 taels of raw opium into the chit when the. offertory plate joining the unios. Intimidation Colony by the Hydrangea from
Peking, Tientsin and Hanke exchanges." bas been resumed. comes round. So far as hotels the Colony has gone far of Swatow. How were you too
Shanghai, May 8-Admiral Tu late, sad, owing to the appre-hocest?" enquired the Magistrate. are concerned, strictly speaking honsiveness of the workers, it is The defendant said that the Shih-kwei, Northern Naval Com it is illegal for anyone save ro- often difficult to trace the offen- basket in which the drug was ander, bas wired to Tientsin sidents to sign chits for drinks,ders, their follows being reluctant found concealed under a heap of from Lienshan stating that a to give evidence. In this case the salt fish, was entrusted to him by landing party has cut the railway except when a meal is also or- culprit's identity was known, and a friend to carry ashore. It was at Yanghokow and that or the day More of Saturday's Results. dered, but it is common know we certainly think the Magistrate the old, old cale,
sad the previous bombardment by A In addition to the results of ledge that the prohibitory Or- would have acted more advisedly Magistrate showed how he view-cruiser disabled a train, scat- Saturday's League Tennis dicance is more of a dead letter allowing the assailant to escape or six months' rigorous imprison congestion or the break of the published, we now learn of the The matches which have already been in making an example than in ed it by imposing a fine of $1,000, tering the Fengtienese. than otherwise, owing to the ease with no other penalty than the meat.
line is believed to have, halted following:- with which it can be circumvent forfeiture of the money provided ed. Experience has shown that by somebody else.
no satisfactory means have been
evolved to replace the chit
system, and for that reason we
should think a very good case
could be made out for the repeal Ladies'
of the Ordinance referred to.
GOLF.
Mr Fraser in a motor case this morning "Has this man been; hers before?" Inspector Garrod, who was prosecuting the mag for reckless driving:"Has this man been here before, your
Осем
Отст
LEAGUE TENNIS.
Chang Teo-lin, who is reported to In the "A"
"Division, the have been brought to a standstill Chinese Recreation Club beat the betweed Chunliangcheng and Kowloon Cricket Club by a big
margin.
In the same Division, the |United Services Recreation Club Shanghai. May 9-The through beat the Civil Service Club by the
Lanchow. From Correspondent.
Resumed Train Services.
Worship? Only about five times," train service from Shanghai to very narrow margin of one game, Section Contests. producing the defendant's record. Peking was resumed this morn- the scores being 50 to 4,
Mr. A. A. Wilson Manager of ing. The first train "for two
Mrs. Crawford won the "Tag- the Dragon Motor Car Co. said weeks from Peking is expected The match which should have The experience of the V.R.C. gart Challenge Cup at Fan Ling, he had made independent an- to-morrow night. Our Own Cor- taken place between the Club de notwithstanding, Den usually (new course), beating Mrs. Red-quiries on the matter and be respondent..
Recreio and the M.B.K. could not honour their chits. When they mond in the final by 2 and 1. found that the defendant, who Shanghai, May 8-Reuter's be played owing to the latter
after a very close game. don't, they can easily be pre-i
WAN оде of the Company's correspondent at Hankow tele-baving no ground. There are
two competitions chauffeurs, had exceeded the graphs that Chao Chieh defeated In the "B" Division, the Chi-' vented from making use of the this month to interest lady play-speed limit but he was not driving Chung Mow-hsien.
nese Recreation Club beat the privilege, which is a far better ers st Deep Water Bay. There in a reckless manner dangerous
Feng Yu-belang is now advanc-Club de Recreio by 12 games to method than placing the whole is a Bogey Pool throughout the to the public, as stated in the ing upon Kaifeng.
27, whilst the Craigeogower Club month and on each Tuesday there charge sheet. Defendant Was It is reported that Li Lish-chan beat the Civil Service Club The community under suspicion of qualifying round for the given the order to pay a fine is
inactive on the Kiangsi-scores of the latter match are not Captain's Cup.
Kwangtung borders.-Reuter, te hand.
dishonest intent.
of $30.