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brought about solely because of the fact that they bud also unwittingly embarrassed the Government by en- dorsing the statement inadvertently made by Colonel Seely in his reply to Brig-General Gough. Field Mar- shal French has since stated that he did so reluctantly, and his statement was, of course, accepted by the Government and pressure applied to cause the gillant Field Marshal to continue to hold his high position. Similar pressure was also applied in the case of General Ewart, but in
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The English Mail of the 29th February delivered in London on the 27th March
Taumati has been placed out of bounds for all troops owing to the prevalence of pingas.
its wookly meeting as St. Paul's College on The Hongkong Christian Union will
GERMICIDE, both cases, unnecessfully. It is goud Senday at 6.50 p.m.
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strongly disapproves of the action of
to learn that Field Marshal French
the politically biased cavalry officers, and that he was in favour of having them court-martialled. It is very regrettable that such distinguished soldiers should deem it necessary to
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Sergts. Masa, H.E.V.C., Dinner at
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Rel
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Jam.—Excursion to Macao.
General Memoranda.
Moctinz.
* MONDAY, March 30:-
11.m.-China Sugar Refining Co's 11.15 m.-Luzon Sugar Refining Co's.
Mooting. Noon... & Whampoa Dock Co.
Meeting.
Noon-H.K. Rupe Co's. Moeting.
acems little reason for so drastic a step; and it is to be hoped that the Government may yet be able to cause both Field Marshal French anal General Ewart to re-consider the
nitter.
THE CHILDAR PIRACY,
REWARD OF A THOUSAND DOLLARS.
SATURDAY MARCH 28, 1914.
SPORTING..
THE CHINA LOAN.
KOWLOON BOWLING GREEN
(From Our Own
CLUB.
Annual Mösting.
pondent.)
London, Match 7.
THE CRIMĂ LOAN,
If publicity will help, Dr Uhan Chin
The Govermaene la offering,, through the Police Department, a reward of $1,000 for information leading to the rent, and con viction for piracy in Hongkong, or for Bowling Green Clubs attractor & large Europe, abould find the road to thờ The annimi meeting of the Kowloon AD, the new Financial Camuimioner to extradition for the same dence from gathering of merabers to the chibhouse acquisition of a £20,000,000 loan for China, orgkong to China, of this persons class evening. Mr. R. Hall, vice-prerary much easier then any time this ins carmed in the piratical attack on the vident, was in the chair,
twalve months, Nevertheless, I prelict steamer Childar, near Meniloma Island, on
The Chairman, referring to the report that it will be hard to get even if March 15.
and balance sheet, said the actual profit to the future of the government in chè
conditions take a
atendier'turn, and douli made during the your—327.32—was not Republo a dispelled. There was a largo, but he reminded the members that on the tape the other night, for examplo, the slab was not run with the idea of dent, stating that very son representati
in all the clube, from Paking corre making mony, They got what they would be made could, but they had to more with the that
that only by his amming the
could China improvements and the taking up of new the action-I suppose a la Julius Caesar,
predicted
CORRESPONDENCE.
cortexits.
to Yuan Shil, Kai
ba.
Avel
The No. 1 gulf by ab Fan Ling has We'd's not necessarily acquire in opinions time and this entail the king of monate that he would pretend to soorn reported to the police the theft of five chicken, valued at $5.
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The bind of H.M.S. Minotaur played during dinner, and afterwards for dazning at the Peak Hotel last evening.
Four bodies have been fant by the Hongkong polics to the mortuary. Desta in each case in attributed to smallpox*
*
...
The total output of the Kailan Mining
expressed by corrispondenti—Ed.).
that
..THE STATUTE SQUARE" TREES.
Attention was called to three items in but that renunciation would be followed 'pushing it away from him thune- the balance sheet-4230 spent on enter by a carefully planned serion of telegt um taiping $115 on lighting and $30 for an frods the provincial tutate urging Yuan to Sir-Speculation as to the reason for the auditor and the opinion was expressed yield in the interest of the country. Then tree cutting in Statue Squace, affords little that these amcants for a manil ulub of manifestation of reluctance, and the fares Yum is to take the crown with every consolatiga to those who regret their 05 members, were excessive. The Chair. destruction. But in is no use crying over
is to be complate.. spilt milk, the trees have been cut down give the matter attention and see if the the tape to take a look at this predicted man promised that the committee would The old China hand who called me to and en no more be set up again than caraments can be reduced next year, Atore, and he was right. He declared that it would not appear in the papers "Humpty dumpty," Now tres mas, Proposition to dispense with the services (Cipt. Campbell) has been sold to Foochow of International Polisy on which the
The West River rtanmer Chan Powever, be planted. It is not a question of a professional auditor was defeated.
e. Belkish on China, but I had to
papers were muzzled inyers, and will be delivered next month. Government may hare secret information discussed and several small amendments attributed to James Gordon Bennett that
The repars and necounts were passed. hin and explain to him the New draft rules were submitted and of the papers bake'g enter interest in We note will pleasure that the
affairs than foreign affairs, on the principim Chief Ministerial Whip, speaking at
course is best, nor is it an abstruss technical quarian of the committes from seven to in the Halkans." Also Ip which places it in a position to say which
mach. It was decided to alter the
a dog fight in the Bowery-in worth a war Blackburn, took the opportunity to / Administration's mines for the Week and mattor on which the Governmiant may have five; and the qizorum of a general meet the
I pointed out that sny that "if every soldier resigned,
ag 14th March ansonsted to 80,891.88 tonsäcted on "expert" advice, but it is just a
rush of matter every nicht
the the space limits, the to the committee. The rule relating to China, being a changeable a scone, there
editorial whether he prefers the shade of the trees demand for a poll by members was also to the g'aring a light and whether smedor to read in the sense that Nevertheless, it in true that with exception
was precious little room for
predictions he wishes to have that shade at the chairman of a general meeting may in of the "Daily Telegraph" cost of some slight obstruction to a view of his disertion, order a pell of the whole press is none too intelligent on Chion the statues and to moter traffe. Personal.
of the members to be taken on any mat walked half way across the road to get it.
I prefer the shade and have often for on the demand of two or more mens said before of the kind that a pers For all that, the a is plenty of publicity. think the trees would have been better
bers, at a tins to be appoisted
In interviews, magwaïne articles, and ex "placed at the kerb than in the middle of
Strong objection was taken to a tracts-fem Consular TOD rts. I am the road and that Camphor trees would be gestion to raise the yearly subscription personally acquainted with Consul General more suitable than Candlenut and Coltia. Iron $20 in 891, and the opinion was he
Arm-treng of Hongkong, but I frequently petition be got up in which the Ratepayers members who had been responsible East in trade but these are details. I suggest that [expressed by at least one member that to Washington throw more light on
hear the pinion
expressed that bis reports, tether or no they wish for
enormous
the Government would not finch, and the sales during the period, 49,504.18 / natter for the man in the street" to my ing from ten to ten members in skllition får oft had to be savere, weki
hair's-breadth in their task." This remark will, we feel sure, be received with as much euthainsm throughout the country as it was by the Blackburn audience, who are stated to have received it with vociferos cheering." By "soldiers." is, of course, meant officers; and un doubtedly the present Government will soon
make
any recalcitrant
of his position if he wishes dismissal
toon.
no montes imprisonment and four onry stocks wax the sentence imposed upon a Chiness of Yaumauti who stolen from No. 331 Shanghai Street a pair of slippers valued 5 cents.
3
TUESDAY, March 31:-
for
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Meeting.
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MONDAY, April 6-
is too patently a reflection of their
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The Bishop of Victoria to-morrow will preach at the Cathedral at 11 a.m., snday state.. P-Sale of Crown Land at P.W.D. military officer realise the significance afternown. On Tuesday next he is holding which way the verdict would be, and can made life treinbers. The proposal to come from the Far Fast for public view.
conduce a Harvice in the Victoria'g wol in trees in Statoo Square, I have little doubt for the spacework of the club should beg way than relopment in an interest.
han any other document enimation at St. Andrew's, Kowloon,ely believe the Government would act raise the subscription was debated by
The old Chins Hand against it.
aforesaid pespinistic and very On the motion of Mr. Crawford it was attitude during the 1
blames the British government for their
Lat-twelve agreed to dopt as the club colours, blue he says what I know to be true-that the twelve months and and white, sad nisa that the monogram of China is seriously hampering the deve lack of confidence in the immediate future
ein KB.QC. shall be worn on the left breast lopment of British enterprise in Chi
3r. R. Hall was unanimously appoint. all schemes for China at present as snipe of the eont or sweater.
because the principals here at home gard Prident for the ensuing year and thing like hoying a pig in a poke. The Mr. U. Cooper Vice-President. Mr. w. rotort in easy that these politics 3. "Chiwford" was appointed treasurer in changes affect the oficial fow, while the plan of Mr. D. S. Cooper, resignes, docmercial life of Chin pursues moce
or les the even tenour of its Mr. B. G. Taylor was re-electau spere- but to get the British manufacturer to tary.
see thint is another matter.
SAYCRRAY, April 11-
First Gymkhana Meeting of Season.
The Chinn Mail.
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, March 98, 1814
THE POLITICAL SITUATION.
To-Dar's telegrams indiente that the political situation at home may not improbably lead to an appeal to the country. It would be foolish to as.. sme-19 some of the conservative organs doubtless will assume that such a step will inter weakness on the part of the Government. It will not indicate anything of the kind, as such 1 step at the present time would be
political opinions, and, as the British
Hongkong, March 29. Dr. G. E. Morrison, Political Adviser will never tolerate any Goverment
[We heartily endorse Mr. Gibbs' views to the President of the Republic of Chian, in this matter, as wo wensure being appraised by any officer cane down to Hongkang by the Denka, the ruthless removal of the trees was are of opinion that prior to his acceptance or non-accompanying thus far by Mrs. Morrisgning more se lewe than and acceptance of its consequences, tiev..) who is continuing her journey to England by
plece of vandalism.—Ed.) ernment may depend upon receiving
The steamer, Dr. Morrison is returning to the hearty support of the country.
Peking immediatly.
HONGKONG GOVERNMENT
APPOINTMENTS.
were
Mr. Hazeland this morning inflicted stiae of 830 or two months imprisonment. for the theft of a gold bangle set" with s'ones and valued at $110. „Inspector McHardy, who prosented, said the police captured the thief when he was in the set of pawning the bangle.
Tas Rakwing appointments gazettel to-day
ly duection of 14 Excellency the Governor Mr. Walter Schofield is at. tached for duty to the Secretariat for Chiness Affairs, with effect from Murch | admitted to the Government Civil Hospital A Chinese, aged 26 years, has been
15.
11.F. the Governor has degu piemed suffering from injuries to his hands and to appoins Lieutenant Philip the For, which he said 'were due to blasting lange, Royal Ragineers, to net as his stane, The pulice, on making inquiries, military duties, with effect from April 9. with dyasmite at Sai Kung- Private Secretary, in addition to his ascertained that the man had been fishing
I.E. the Govenor het bova plesat i to nominate, under the provisions of State 4 of the University Ordinance, 1911 Orduange No. 10 of 1911), Ms.
| nothing more than a good party moves. W. To to be a Chinese Member of suggested by u sagacious reading of the Coult of the University of Hongkong. the "aigns of the times. The Goveru- vice the late Mr. Ng Li Hing.
ment would have little to fear if they put themselves in the hands of the country at present, for it is unques tionable that the country is with them entirely regarding
the
In prerring of the powera, conferred
hear that Mr. T. M. Devilbiss, manager in : His friends in Hongkong will regret to
was stricken with paralysis laat Baturday, Manila for the Standard Oil Corporation, while on a hunting trip at Los Banos. Mr. Dovilhiss is now at St. Luke's hospital in A serious condition, his entire right side being paralyzed.
AN OFFICER INJURED,
A Broken Arm at Training.
-
Major Wodehouse, of the Tuchi«, had the misfortune to Tronk an arm at the race course this marding while training for the Gymkhana. He was riding Sling. And sustaining a fall near the weighing in
shoulder. Surgeon Hastings, R., who enclosure, breaking the limb below & 3 was watching the gallops, attended" to the injury and afterwards Major Worlchousa was taken to the Military Hospit 1.
GERMANY AND CHINA.
New Institute Founded..
Far-Reaching Schemes.
BERLIN, Marth 1.
A new German-Chinu Institut:, - the object of which is to promote German
up him by Sion of the Full Court Ordinance, 19. ILE. the Governor las been pleased to appoins Mr. F. A. Hae lad, Barristersat-Law, to be a Judge t the Full Court' for the purpose of the
A Japanese woman, Mrs. Sato Nichi-economis interests in Chine. was form proceilings now pending in Origipal gori, fifty years of age, committed suicidally constituted at a meeting in Berlin
NEW & RELIABLE difficulties that have been raised furisdiction Action No. 168 of 1013, beat her house Ne, 207 Miler Road, Shang last night. It is started ander the aus
MATERIALS for
coats and trousers
and
for present coming season at
quite moderate prices.
Patterns withe pleasure.
THE EDWARD DISPENSARY,
C. KAMMING & Co., LD. Chemists and Druggista' GREAT REDUCTIONS IN PRICER
FRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY.
DIEPENKET.
Druga, Patent Medisines, &
Queen's Boad, HoNGKONG,
by the extraordinary attitude of tacen Charles Alexander Tames, appel. hai between 5 and 6 s.m. on the 24th inst. certain military officers. We are lant, and Robert Showan, respondent.
rather of the opinion, however, that
a General Election is not likely to take place until the passing of the Home Rule Bill, as it is nut to be
expected that the Government should jeopardise the passage of that measure, after all the work and worry it has entailed, when on the threshold of success.
The result of one or
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
Pacific Mail liner Manchuria which left Among the 187 passengers carried by the yesterday for the States were Admiral W. H. Brownson US.N. and Mrs. Brownson.
-
The act was done with a dagger, the woman pices of a number of prominent men in cutting her throat. An inquest was held the German industrial, financial, and by, the Japanese Consular authorities, who technical worlds. returned a värdict of suicide whilst of un- sound mind.
Way,
The following committee was closet:—
Mr. T Edmond Harvey M.P., has an Mesura, D. Harvey, G. L. Duncan, W." International Extortion in Chian". in
article in the Contemporary Revier
Buss, J. Rutter, H. Shires, J. Tully, B. I. Frest, ami, W. O. Lambert.
Iawn Tennia
HANG KOFU C.C. TOERTÄMMENT.
which be criticises the Five Power Lan and the methode of Seanciera in relation to Ching's node. He says, aroong
other things. "So far two nations oxy, Grest Britain and the Coiled Sestes, hare contined their claims to
to direct charge. some Bati as have made "claims
while
The following matches were played last altogether out of proportion to the number evoning:
of their natinosla and the volume of their trade. It is not difficult to understand the fruins by this alt mpt to ex'art mulley China resen ment which has been arowed in
be
SINGLE 'CAP A CLARK, First round: R. D. Stewart (ower 15)
6—1
Mine 3. Plmer (owes 15) 265, 1-2
W. H. Ford (owes 3/8) beat R. F. C. Master (cr.) 1-6, 7-5, 6-, F, A. Nisher (was 31/2) heat C. Willson Cowes 301-4, 0--2.
DOUBLE HAY
First round: A. H. Crook and F. J. de Rome (ror. 11) Best G. Miskin and J. Bouts (rec. 25), A1, 6m÷.
BINGLER 'CA CLARK.
Capt. Hattersley Smith (wen 15/38) best E. AG. May (rec: 15/1) 6-0, 6-3,
HOME BILLIARDS.
The results of the Loudon Tournament to the end of February are as fol.
Gaines Games Special lost. ..points.
P. Newman tree.
2,000).....
5
Q......105
A. F. Peall (06.
4,000)..... 4
1
E. Digglu (re.
1,250)
2
24
T. Aiken (rec.
1,750)
:2 ...
M. Iamon (scr.), £
3. 19 1
2,5
11
T. Recie (ree.
750)
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at a moment han all that bonow is,readed for the af ..ber OWN internal
she development resources." resources." This refera to claims for
tho compensation to be paid by Chin-to Chin- ess merchants who suffered as of projvity. daring the Revolution, and were in debt es toren Hems, is seder that they may he sabled to discharge their liabilities their en ditors,
Theo tliets has been an interview in the Financial Times with Dr. Chen, and m interview with Mr. W. E. Bemis of the Standard Oil, in which he speaks of huge enterprises in China, the expenditure f millions of dollars, and afirms his belief in the Chiness and our absolute confidence in China sad the Chinese."!
AMERICA CUP.
Sir T. Lipton's Challenger.
BOMBAY, Feb. 26.- Sir Thomas Lipton, passing through Bombay to-day homeward bound frong Australia, hud an interesting ebae with un interviewer about his new challenger" for the America Cup. "I never felt men couldent," he said, than I do. now. -Nov-1 cunct give away details of the challager's construction, but I coa say that those newspapers which have been indulging in propliccies about the construction are entirely wide of the ark. They will be vastly surprised
The committee of the Institute com. prises representatives of exceedingly powerius industrial and exporting pr From Shau T Kok posterday, agonisatious, as well as banking interests, Chinese cobbler was admitted to theconomie sauciuțions, and shipping lines Government Civil Ecapital suffering. Dom Lady Lockhart, wife of the Commir iron inflicted it is alleged by another an Colonial Society, and dns East Asia Asm) injuries by a bamboo stick and a piece of interested in the China trade, the i mure by-elections, which are really of Secretary of Hougkong), and Miss Locker, who has einen absconded. The two ciution of Hamburg. little importance or significance, art are at present paying a visit to Sir round the district together mending shoes and influential backing, and will, it is 17th inst. for a six months' trip in Europe struction of the boat.
The Institute bus this very wealthy Mr. P. Travers-Smith left Tientsin on when they come to know the true, con usually be predicted, but, a
John and Lady Jordan in Peking. General Election is a different matter
сад
ni ner of Weihaiwel, (a former Colonial
and one, of course, which should ALICE MEMORIAL - HOSPITAL. never be precipitated unless the
cobblers were in the habit of travelling
and they had a quarrell.
H. W. Stevenson
(Scratch)
officially stated, bring German scientife during which, he will-be`married in London The beat, ir Thomas Lipton said, will. and technical achievements to the know-to Miss Marshall, a daughter of an old ex-be launched about the middle of April. It will be learnt with regret that the ledge of the people of Chins, and will resident, Dr. Marshall. He is popular but I shall call her 'Shamrock IV.. be, She will really be the fifth Shamrock, political portents are very convincing. The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice sought to obtain at a cost of 2500 for the between China and Germany.
Kang Hai Engyclopolis, which it was promota improved economie relations whom, Prince Tai Laia and Dr. Kwan hes Therefore, we hope that the Govern- Memorial and Affiliated Hospitale begs to Cambridge University Library, has gone
among the highest class of Chinese, two ot ment will proceed with their good acknowledge with thanks the following into other haade. The Taiveralty had work in office and not run any riska, donations to the funds of the Rospitals already raised £300 und · was just ordos Chino Germap schools in China for co-wide berth, Then southern farmers, who crossing the Atlantic. They will compo
Upon the sound and sober judgment
of Mr. Asquith one may confidently rely; and it is to be hoped that in this crisis he will have the whole- hearted support of his Cabinet colleagues as he has of the yust
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majority of the House of Commons,
As we stated briefly in last night's issue, Fiold. Marthal French has re- signed, and, as we predicted, the news has been received universally with much regret. General Sir John Ewart has also resigned,
RUB IT IN which likewise is regrettable. I
GOVT many people think thermatism appears that the resignations have nauseous medicine, Chamberlain's Pla can not be oured without taking nothing whatever to do with the Balm managed thoroughly into the in political opinions of these gallant and creditar more thegmatinal thin any
Internal remedy lab astetence and distinguished soldiers, it having been alia quicker. For pale begal Obanita
And Abors
.
have a great belief in the four. leaved Shamrook. She will be cutler rigged. I spell bo racing six wooks in England before I put the cosas de on For a long time what is how the fruit her at the end of June, in readiness for fat irrigated land of Canada was giren received that the Encyclopedia had been mercial, technical, and medical training, had been accustomed to such soil and con-me to sail all the way across, bus I am sold. Not only is the loss a great disap while Chino-German sanatoris will also scives and the land that were little short during dead calme. That can bo no ad ditions, came along with results to them going to ask permission to tow the bost pointment, but the Library unthorities fool be established. German teachers will be of phenomenal. Now another tract of so-vantaga to her, but will give more time distressed that many kind frienda" bare Leen put to needless trouble, to whom it is suppilod to Chinese schools, and support called worthlow land now only possible to return their sheques will be given to exploration work. And been living in the Kalamazoo district of for this roo
Caken #p. Four hundred settlers who have fir setting the bost prepared in Amerios with many thanks,
FAMILY-NTORSSITE. TIVERY family should be provided with Chamberlain's Pais Bain at all timer: ben promptly treats Lame back, kame Spraias may be cured in much less time
Thamanis pains, are some of the discuss shoulder pains in the side mad chest and for which it be ally
taiment and become
lend
about
yout to be
ther feature of the Institute will be to grating to the township of, Dunwich,oilors in Great Britin," said Sir ThomILI
the great celery rising country. I have got the pick of all the racing
T
aFord asistansa to Chinese students in ATR Germany.--Router.
BEST MEDICINE MADE. BEITER medians can not be made thes: hambersain's Cough Remedy, <lieves the lungs, upene the soare sidy expectoration) And, nõelstagnatari the system to a healthy conditi
Best Elgin,
Ontario, to start a mile
industry there. They have secured some Lipton I don't want to boost, but 2.000 soren of low and awampy lands, anit feel pretty confident that this time you able to osiery cultore, and plan to sters will ses fast cap taking change for iks business on an extensive scale, ag
beeld back to the Old Coupéry.
Daily Telegraph.
A LIFE SAVER, EV
Tito
Enved
• in malo to say that Chamberlain's Colle Cholers and Diarrhoea saved the liyan of more poorls and more suffering, than any o
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