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reaping the reward, whilst after all those who indulge in the habit are not freed by the present laws from evila incident to the vice, Such, in broad outline, is the situation from

For breaking into a godown at No 9 Tung Sui Sana Chiness was today sentenced to two month's imprionment by Mr, Hazeland.

MRS. MCPHERSON ON -* MAN-

MADE LAWS.”

THE PRIME MINISTER'S STALIMENT.

Newspaper Fuzvousta.

[unity; thirdly, that while the ima portance of the extension of the prin LONDON, Mar: 9,ciple of devolution to other parts of The newspapers, as for several the United Kingdom was fully re days past, are full of talk of the cruised, the claim regarding Ireland pronouncement which Mr. Asquith was prior in point of urgency..

to make to-day.

The forecasts practically agree that there will be an offer of three years' exclusion for any of the Ulster counties voting in favour of accepting

The Conversations.

Mrs. J, L. McPherson at the T.M.CA Debating Society last night made a A ricksha valued at $42. in reported to trenabant defence of suffragettism and the point of view of those who are have been stolen from the ground floor of vehemently decried men and man-made

His invitation to hold an exchange anxious to see gambling, re-establish- No. 2:10 Quorn's Bond Central, the pro laws, which, she was of opinion, did not get

of views was cordially and loyally ed, and we are somewhat surprised perty of a native broker.

to the root of women's grievanom. Mon, it.

neccpted by the loaders of the Ope to see that many of the most respect-

endowed with superior "physical strength, The Unionists seem to think that position; and the conversations with able guilds of Canton have joined in Bone olent Society acknowledges the re-nos. Women's main disestisfaction was

The hon. transarer of the Ladies' were in the position of complete sutharity the people of Ulster will not accept Air Bonar Law and Sir Edward Car- over woman and bad shown signs of selfish-it, while some point out the like son were rightly, he thought, carried this appeal to the President. On the ceipt froin Mrs. Tindale of $28.83, being the way the Gorerament had handled hood of Catholic Minorities in Ulster ou under the soul of confidence, hand, it must be said that the press, surplus money from the Peak School haid legislation effecting children. The life objecting to exclusion, to which the which remained, and he believed FIELD.-On Mich 4, at the Victorin

work of a woman was the care of children: Catholic hierarchy is understood to would remain unbroken. It must Nursing Home, Shanghai, to Mr and Mrs as far as we have noticed, is seriously in her buuse.

not be inferred, said Mr. Asquith, they were experts on that subject. The be strongly opposed. C. D. Firo, a daughter.

opposed to the step, and has, again

A wiple bill which consisted of three little child and yet they had attempted Average man knew nothing of the needs of

The Liberals also fear that a power that any proposal to which he wanld and again, protested against the pro-well-known plage by Bernard Shaw, Wyanto_deal

evils as they affected the children without determined to reject the offer.

rejected in the course of those coz-“ 5. p.m.-Launch of the .*, ** Tungehow" is a substantial, body of the most under the direction of the Singapore on the nature of children diabe 'taking action in connection with Edward Carson, however, would the advice, of exper■ The depth of A story that some of the Lords wil versations. Mr. Bonar Law and Sir ignorance on englightened public opinion which in

played-by-thons members of Parliament the Army Annual Bill, which expires agree that the conversations, al strongly against the vice, and, so far,}

was nothing but n this is to the good. It may frankly be

light of the reasons for militancy was the on April 80th, is revived. The Daily though they had not resulted even offences against the Chronicle, says that some of the in an approach to an Agreement, yet 3.15 pm-Annual General Meeting of supposed that those who control the

in contrasted with the heavy erntences for sert an amendment prohibiting the more fully, and perhaps more sym-

and little children as

"Die-Hards" are planning to in made those participating alise theft. The lightness of the sentence was use of troops in Ulster. papers are

as far-seeing as most

direct encouragement to that kind of

pathetically, the difficulties that had Chinese, and it is gratifying that they

crime. The women did not believe t

that any

There is reason to believe that she to be encountered by those honestly have taken their stand and appear to

could be made moral by law but they Cabinet is taking steps to prepare for deairing a settlement. They were Outside the Hongkong and Sh MM. MoPherson emphasized. be opposed to gambling without anybank, six ricksha dosies loitered in the

be made this eventuality. did believe that the penalties Couble X-

difficulties not imaginary but substan There is only one

tial and indeed inherent in the condi dissentient voice. So the matter

tions of an unexampled situation.

MEMO. FOR TO-DAY.

At Taikou Dockyard, Quarry Bay

MEMO. FOR TO-MORROW.

the H.K. Gymkhana Clüb.

General Memoranda.

Tavannar, March 19:-

12;18 p.m.-Full Moon,

Sastrocit March 14 :--

Ryal H.K. Tabs Clab's Regatta.

posal It is clear enough that there Miller and W. W. Jacobs, was staredovisas legislation with some of the ful. section of the Conservatives is alluded bad either been submitted or

A.D.C. last Saturday

Wo hear from a reliable source that

large traffic is being done with the Govern ment prepared opium. The price of oplom Canton is higher than at Hongkong and the majority of the one teel pots are being taken to

to Santop...!

exportation "of" hire:

Un

sesing i

3 p.m.-Annual Meeting of the Eyre stands at present. It was thought European constable they hulted. Identifled

Diocesan Refuge.

that when Li Shai-kwai wus poisoned by their hensed numbers they were sym- that the move towards the re-estab-moned to appear before Mr. Wood to day 8pm.-Devonian Dinner at Bongkong lishment of gambling had received and each was-tived 23.

We how that several groups of power

Butel.

SUNDAY, March 15 :—

9 a.m. — Excursion to Macao.

TexMDAY, March 17-

St. Patrick's Day.

Thursday, March 19:-

19.30 p.m.-1 K. Fire Insurance Coă,

Meeting.

SATURDAY, March 21

serious ret-back. He was believed

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natural.

LONDON, Mnr. 10. sex prejudice would operate in the opposite ed yesterday afternoon..

that is sex prejudice, but I have sa doubt if women bad the making of wil lera | The House of Commons was pack. direction."

on Mr.

that a woma

Another, reason for dissatisfaction was Asquith, the Prime Minister (who a woman's economic valus in the home was longly cheered), rising to make was not recognised by man of man made his promised statement on the Irish keep of the home laws. The woman contributed to the up situation

*** As Convinced as Ever."

measure all

The Ulster DiSaulty.

difficulties was the question of Ulster. By far the most serious of the The Government had tried honestly and seriously to meet that difficulty by three different roads. There was the expedient which, he confessed, commended itself much to his judg ment, called Home Rule within

Personally, he had·

in trying to devise a settlement on

Home Rule."

to be the prime mover in the matter, fal front-rank Chinese with strong support work is the home equally with man by her for in the past he is said to have in Singapore, Hongkong, Canton, and husband wagse provided she did the to lavally she and che, should be able!

ag adequate stare of her received large supus from the manage-other pinces, are making investigations work in the bone.

The Jamurance Act The Right Hon. gentleman, speak Non-China Firedasee. Con. Meating-ment of the monopoly. It seems, with view to securing direct the co did not aven recognise the woms and ing on the Second Reading of the

however, that this shope-is not likely "peration of English capital for the pur. though she frequently contributed through Home Rule Bill, said that those who spent a great den! of time and Inbour one of developing important work and when the husband died aho was no longer through its stages, were as convinced these lines; and it was the essenco

self sacrifice the weekly contribution, had supported the entitled to benefit.

Mr McPherson advocated equal wagon

as ever they were of the soundness of his proposal of what was called with men for equal work and then, she of its principles and its machinery. Home Rule within Home Rule". (Cheers.) They regarded it as an that as regards administration Ulster attempt at once sincere and consider should, until the Imperial Parliament ate to base upon a solid foundation had otherwise decided, be entirely 8 fabric of Irish self-Government: exempt from the Executive Adminis and they believe that if it were placed trative authority of the Irish Paris- on the statute book to-morrow as it ment in Dublin. It was not such a stood, its practical operation would difficult problem as it seemed, as the involve no injustice or oppression, Police, Land and everything connect- either to classes or individuals ined with land parcbase were under a Ireland. (Cheers.)

Bill as it stood for reserved services,

Y.M.CA. Annual Concert.. MONDAY, March 24 -

5.30 p.m.-eeling of Sextholders and Subscribers of St. John's Cathedra in City Hall. WEEKDAY, Mar b, 23 ;—

Porries close for B.-C.C. Tennis

Tournament.

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Hongkong Volunteer Reserves ran

wer in &njunction with the Army

and Navy.

THURAY. March 26

3tockbrokers Settling Day.

The Chin Mini

to be realized, for there can hardly be any reasciable hope that the smaller section of the people can be success. ful when the need-of funds is so pressing and when there appears to be so large a section of the ordinary community in favour of giving was; in the hope that the pressure in regard to finance is eased. It will be interesting to see what the result of this general appeal resulta in. It is certain that things are moving back- wards, and as this is the general trend of events there is every

reason to fear that in this re- regard also, the old will be accepted HONGSONG TOESDAY, March 10, 1914 as better than the new. But will the

LICENSED GAMBLING.

step, once taken, fill the coffers Even if it will, we are sure that the officials are badly advised to accept this as the only alternative. Is would

-enterprises.—"L, &]U., Ex "

Several changes are taking place shortly in the Malay States Guides Staff at Taiping, says the Straits Times" of the 2nd instant. Captain R. J. Cargill goes to Kowloon, China, with Mrs. Cargill and child on the lath-inst Major R. L. Haymes with Mr. Haymes and children have good on six months' leave. Calafel Murray, Commandant, M.S.G., leaves on the 18th inst.

Joseph Colligan, a well-known local character, made another appearance at the court this morning for failing to return to the House of Desantion yesterday after noon, on being allowed out from noon to 4p.m to look for work. He informed Mr. azeland that he had fund work. The ecessary letter from the employer cor roborating this assertion not being forth. coming. Calligan was ordered back to the House of Detention on the old warrant.

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said, water would go undercut me. pended upon the health of its women. The greatest prosperity of any nation de Mr. C. C. Hickling and Mr. Davay joined in the discussi

The chair was filled by Mr. Manuk.

Ms. McPherson was cordially applauded at the close.

THE SHEWAN-TÕMU]-APPEAL The judgment of the Full Court of Ap- poal in the Shewan-Tomos care will be delivered in the Supreme Court at 9.30 on Friday morning.

:

THE EYRE DIOCESAN REFUGE. The annual meeting of the Eyre Diocese Refoge will be held on Thursday next at

Why the Changes Were Being Introduced, and did not pass within the province

of the Irish executivé. Mr. Asquith emphasised that if he tinued Mr. Asquith, namely educa- As regards what was left, con• came with suggestions which, ition and local government, it seemed accepted, would require substantial to him that these might very well additions and supplementary provi- be in the excluded tren to be. ad- sions to their plan, it was not be-ministered by some Local Authority: cause they were running away from while as regards the factory and it(cheers)bus because, above all workshops administration, that would things, they were anxious that remain as at present under the Secre changes which they believed inevit

The Refuge, Causeway Bay,

His Excellency the Governor and Lady May have kindly consented to be present.able in the Government of Ireland ary of State at Whitehall. His proposal regarding legislation was, The Bishop of Victoria will take the chair should start under conditions secur though it met with little support from ing for them from the first the best any quarter, that Ulster should re- at 3 o'clock,

cbance of ultimate success. (Hear turn, like the rest of Ireland, repre hear.) What, he asked, were the sentatives to both the Upper and dangers which lay ahead which it Lower Houses of the Irish Legisla was the duty of statesmanship, if it ture, but that when, any law passed. were possible, to avert?

by these Houses respecting Ulster... to which a majority of Ulster's repre- sentatives were opposed, it should ceived the sanction of the Imperial not come into force until it had re-

Parliament.

Ir is well-known that there is every be far better to flout another loan,

......POLICE PROMOTIONS. probability that the local Government in Canton will succumb to the law of: than that a gambling den should be The following police promotions were necessity or, at least, to what many

established at the corner of everythis morning notified to the-Press' by Mr. seem to regard as such a law, and street, where loafers gather and where c. Messer, Captain Saperintendent of

SATURDAY'S REGATTA. immature youth is enticed to the once more license gambling through-

Police :-Second-class Inspector -Murrison to be First-class Inspector; Acting. | put Canton and the other big cities attractive tables in the hope of Inspector N Lamont to be Gesond the Hongkong Yacht Clab will take place The annual regatia under the auspices of of the delta. The leaders of Young gain, frequently with results disastrons clam Inspector: Second-class Inspector on Saturday China, recognising the evils of gam-their relatives,

to themselves and troublesome to 'Sullivan to

The main item of interent is the Hong- Acting First-class Long Challenze Cup, won last year hy the bling, and taking their cue from the

Inspector; Lance-Sergeant Murphy to Canton Rowing Club by two feet after a attitude of most Western Govern-

be Sargeant.

exciting struggle. This year the race la expected to he exceptionally keen, as ments, attacked the evil and tried to

Canton have called upon the services of their old stroke, Imhoof, while the suppress it. That the task was

RELT. Club crow as considered good tremendous everybody recognised, and

better than last year, dow Mr. Follock's 'Submissions. I that only partial success would follow

In the open fours and interulub pairs the Canton Rowing Club, the Victoria Recres the efforts made most people re

Mr. H. E. Pollock E.C. this morning tion Club and the R.R.K.. Club will try cognised. Again and again, not-

rowing should be socn. Original Jurisdiction action brought by the The entries for the Nathan" and

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Lient. E. G.. Monteith, R.A.M.C., lus been promoted Captain from Januty

2015.

THE CANNON CABE.

Tary

evinced.

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No Use Blinking Facts."

Oo the one hand, if Home Rule were carried, there was a prospect of acute disiension and even civil strife, (Opposition cheers.) On the other hand, if at that stage, Home? Rule. were shipwrecked or permanently mutilated or indefinitely postponed That," said Mr. Asquith, was there was in Ireland, as a whole, at going a much longer way than many least an equally formidable outlook people expected or desired (cheers)

A Serious Dramblok.

event were such as to warrant in pletely meeting the question of pos-

Mr. A, E. Davey (of the Harbour Offered the came for the defence in the onchions over the course and some hard (Cheers.) The hazards in either but it had the advantage of com withstanding the laws promulgated Mrs. Davey and two children returned to rest Western Smelting and Refringe Cupe ara disappointing, but the fall quarters not indeed surrender of sible administrative oppression; and against it, daring men started booths the Clyday by the Klima Company against . P. Mamues, a resident orewa, are very level and there should not rinciple, but an approach which it also started Ireland with a fully and arranged tables in out-of the way Mary" af or a holiday at Home. places. These were pulled down and

of Macas. The daim it for 815,000 odd och between them.

In the men's gigs one will, sos for the could lead to an agreed settlement representative Irish Parliament and The death is announced of Mi Nellie from defendant as guarantor of Mewm. frst time contest batween Navy and and it was obvious that there was preserved the Imperial feto regard- in seine cases burnt; but it was lowon of the Christian Missionary Alliance Arndt and Co. under a contract by which Arny daimilar class of beats under no te blinking facts that such ing legislation which might injuricus- thought impolitic to punish in any station at Changsha Miss Bowen was the latter fires under, onk to supply plaintiffs vicecaditions, and a considerable settlement would involve, in the firstly affect Ulster minority. He was

amount of interest is being other way, or, at least, to uay extent staying at Chikungaben and died there wild a large quantity of old Chinese can The Tartinens of each bost may be lace, acceptance by the Opposition not going to press that suggestion of a Home Bule Legislature and now, although he parted from it with "non in various parts of the province of pectacle lend their encouragement Executive in Dublin and, on the regret and reluctance. It had the those who were daring enough to set from smallpox on Tuesday lat

Kmingtang

from the slopes of the bathing beach the new laws at defiance. Since Mr. T. E. Ursin, representing a Paralan Mars, Arndt and Co. to the extent of entries may be made up to eas hear before of some form of special treatment for ing itself to any of the parties con-

The plaictifs finazioed as North Point. For the Service racer other hand, on the Ministerial side, serious drawback of pot commend things have been drifting back to the pertamery honse who passed through $17,000 and it is the outstanding balance the race, no it is impossible to my how Ulster.

cerned Laughter.) old ways it has appeared more and Hongkong on business a faw days ago, has of this amount which is being sued for.

many boals may stark

The laden tuon is a abort event, that la more likely that a bold attitude would been found dead in his hed in the Natal Mr. Pollock subunitted that all defendan be taken in order to induce the de Colonier, Ghunghai. Hy was over powers that be to take the facts of

xty years of age.

the situation in hand and, for the

rs to produce considerable interest, and Bellazzies Views Expressed at Ladybank made hithsulf liable for under the guarantee it is hoped to be

to be the picurar of other Items in fature programm

their friend

It was to meet that situation that

The second road was that the whole of Ireland should, in the first instancs, be included, both for legis lative and executive purposen, in the

V kwas the repayment of any balance of the similar modors and members of the early last Autumn persons of great Bill as it stood, but that!

The accidental death from a genshot of Arndt and Co. on smpleting of the cone at the

$299,000, «hich might remain to the debit carll be At Home to

Tho

income, that would Bocrue, once more wound while out shooting was reported | trust and after the last shipment et metal refereta Hango the theart of the authority suggested be project at should be given, after a lapse of time.

to establish gambling. We were some

THE EDWARD DISPENSARY, what suprised to read three days ago

KAMMING & Co., LD. an appeal from a large number of the business guilds in Canton direct to the mada and Druggists

President urging him to concur with REDUCTIONS IN current opinion, and to make PRITER TIONS: KOJURATELY

bling once more legal. It is true that mary of those, who

sape enough to admit

follow and Itthe mnat be done.

were would

from Bangoon on the Montgomery of the Bur To seem that

by himself, fall off

the nurse

to their prescut

to Ulster and other counties to Prograde bich is tired for pm and Conference. His opinion was, ta uifo, of Mr. had been made, as the contract, had not it is hoped that so many sa posthie will it had not been modified since, that a move the

buen completed this balamus obviously could

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the Repre- tion: the guarantee the cmance of the contract

The heating

the

not beurt mined? Défendunt did not a 500g band will be in gondance/und-table, confere

"them and help to make the

during the stagoon and tes will be pro vided on the

Daring

the evening In the Catton acy the Club.

sentatives