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The China Mail.
HONGKONG, WEDSenday, Nov. 3, 1915.
THE PRIME MINISTER'S STATEMENT.
THE CHINA MAIL.
NEWS OF THE DAY.
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LOCAL AND GENERAL
Far being in possession of 90 lottery tickata, a Chinese was to-day fined $100, or ash.
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On inquiry this afternoon, we leara that_Dr_ Piano rha ma injured in the Kennedy Town Are yesterday, 'was a little better.
Mesars Vernon and Smyth, mirise un that there is no change from this morning's quotations (published on the back pg) in the locol share market, this afternoon.
Acensed. fishing junk and its elècts, -sized at, about $300,-were-swamped and
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THE PERJURY CASE,
TO-DAY'S PROCEEDINGS..
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Hear Hin Yin, one of the defendanta in the perjury case now being beard by the Chief Justice, (Sie War. Ross Davica,) the Criminal Sorsions, went into the witness box to-day, on behalf of the defence.
Mr. Potter, for the Crown, alleged that witness was a bogus partner in the Wing Sem and that the emberlemant charge Larinet Lengs Tz Chi was a bogus cas from start to dulah, as the Magistrito bad belst.
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Hr. Pollock, K... for the defence, nbjected to the remark, stating that the Megistrata found the casa not proven.
Mr. Pocter: The Magistrats "dismissed defence. If that is not strong enough I the charge without calling upon the
don't know what in.
Bung Hin Yis, answering Mr. Pollack. aid he received 840 latorest on his share of $3008 in the Wing diem and the money was paid evar co him at his family's
TYPHOON WARNINGS.
The talegra quoted below waro received frots, the Manila' Chaervatory ab 8 p.m.. November 9 :
Cyclone" or typhoon E of the Viny Islandu, moving War WN W.
10:45.m. Forsmber 3. Typhoon in about 195 degrees Long. I sad 18 degrees Lat. N, moving WNW.
SOBNE AT LICENSING BOARD,
STRONG COMMENTS BY THE
HON. MA. HEWETT.
The Licensing Board held its annual
East early on Monday moquing while fishing | house in the Fatahan district. With regard Boting this afternoon at, the Council |
of Cap Tex. The master and crew was e rascaed near Sam. Mun by another 6ahing junk.
The manager of the On Yik timber Arm, 50 Lower Lascar Row, bas reported that a coolie Nina abeconded with 893 which ha collected isst week, hy means of a falso chap, from contractors at Wanchai and Queen Boad West.
Prof. E. Danesberg's pupils, assisted by Mesars E. Aqnins, F. I. Botelho and 1. J. England, will vive a pianoforte recital at the City Hall at 4.45 p.m. on Fiday, wben a long and varied programme wil be presented.
to the embezzlemant charge started agamat | Lecny Yaz Chi the amount of the costs was $500 which he paid himself.
Mr. Potter It seems very geasonable. Witness went on to say he signed from the firm.
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Chamber. There were procent-The Eas ir Cland Javern, Colonial Secretary prosiding, the Hon. Mt A. M. Thomson, Col nial Treasurer, the Hon. Mr E.
wet, 0.31.G, & G. Alabaster, D. W Craddock, I. G. Bird, and Mr G. A Woodcock, Secretary.
DRANG HOTEL, LICENCE.
Replying to Mr. Putter, witness said he was the complainant in the embezzlement barge; be sworn the information before fihe Magistrate but ba·ñarse went into the When the application for the renewal of box. Asked "Why, witness said, beesuse license of the Grand Hotal by Mr F bi solicitors and he used nos do so He Heighm a came before he Board, the Einn
about the embezzlement through Me Hawelt said it was wrong that two investigationa mada in the accounts. Cer-ending hotels of the Colony should be ran isin cutries wer
on that by alien enamles. He spoke about it last
Krew
I acosant he bid an "in charge.
Mr. Putter
r: bd you know about it of your own knowledge
Witna aneward ha did käườ.
your and this time he would ask for vode. particle I was absolutely wrong that two alien enemies, of military service ng should be slowed to bare obarge of leading hotels He reported what he said hat year.
The Chairmar said that both warê naturalised.
Mr. Pollock interposing said counsel's examination. w Approaching that of andeatouring to show a malicious prosecu-Never mind," went on Mr. Heweth
Me. Potter denied this.
Before Mis Haza'and at the Folication. | Cont
what you said last time you said in opti Rareuna-otticar this tnorging. Macmillan charged Two Chinese with Hin Lordship thought the cross examina meeting. It is absolutely wrong while, keeping, and fva other with frequenting. tion was directed to ascertain how much this war is going on that we should allow an opium diyan at 43 Jardino's Bazaar, the witness knew about the partner one of the Colony's leading hotels to be Wanchai. The first man was discharged, ship business and whether he was a partner by a German and the other by one who has only recently obtained his naturalisation the second fined $150 and the others aed or not.
Mr Paster thought the jury would under-papors. I shall call a vote. It is 3 each.
stand wit was was a bognā partner, J
scandal shat in a Colony like this that Witness further questioned said the these men of military service should run reason be came down SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
investigate the hotels. It an absolute scandal con- drm's accounts was because he had received tinued. Mr Hewett, "that a German subject no balance sheet for the Kwai Chow yeaT.hould have a licence."
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Mr D. E. Donnelly, of Magery Donnelly and Whyte, returned from Home today by the ss. Kama Maru."
Mr Ivan Grant-Smith, of the Asiatic Petroleum Co., who has been down to Haiphong on a business trip, returned to-day by the 8.9. Loksang "
THE CHARGIS AGAINST A LUKONG AND AN EX.
LUKONG.
Mr Pot er asked witness why he did not The Hon. Sir Thomson said the Board bring a civil action ausicat Leung Ta Chiwers sitting judiciously and he suggested Witness said he acted on the instructions that the applicant should be called into of his salicitor ale Dizon.
the TOOTE i
Mr Potter:-De, you mean, to: toll, his Lordship that Mr Lizen advised you, in bring criminal proceedings, and your counsel well}
Witness said be explained the accounts to Mr Dizim and said some antries were omitted and Mr Dizon after referring to his law books said there was an embezzlement offence.
Cross-examina-
WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 3, 1915.
BY TELEGRAPH.
THE WAR.
GREAT SPEECH
BY Mr. ASQUITH IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.
INCREASING UNREST IN
GERMANY:
HIS MAJESTY'S HEALTH: OFFICIAL
STATEMENT.
LATEST NEWS FROM THE BALKANS.
(Reuter's Service to the China Mafi.)
THE PRIME MINISTER'S STATEMENT.
COMPREHENSIVE, REVIEW OF BRITAIN'S PART IN THE WAR.
LONDON, Nov. E. The House of Commone was crowiled and animated when Mr. Mr HewetsIf you call him in is is just Asquith, who was received with warm cheers, rose to make his promised the same. I shall vote against him having statement.
license. The Hongtorg Government should not allow him a license. I don't want to hare and-German in the Calony. either halose the war after the war, or during the war. The Hongkong Govern- mant ought to be dweil ashamed of themselves to allow this thing to go co
THE ACCIDENT TO THE KING,
The Premier, at the outset, expressed regret at the King's mishap
I sold the Governor an in your presence and said that His Majesty's injuries were not serious. and I say it again," said Mr Hewett ad- dressing Mr Thomeos.
His Lordship thought the tion was going too far.
Mr Potter No rasplectable solicitor would give such advice.
Witness pro-was
As was to be expected by all"an- influenced by party rancour the
A lukong and an ex lokeng wery charged Prime Minister has supplied a on remand before Me Lindsoll, at the plain, unvarnished tale, comprehensive Magistracy this morning charges to
spectively of stealing and receiving & constable Swan
Mr W. B. Hind, of Mr G. K. Hall
Bratton's office, appeared for the defence.
Mr Hind submitted there was no ɑe
in its scope and just in its conclusions.orbal bade, the property of Pulice Mr. Asquith is not the man to pander to the pestiferous vapouring of dis
Detective Sergeant Lannigan said that appointed politicians: he is too
about noon.on October 22nd, bo was ex. strong a man to be affected by them amising a pawnshop in Quesos Road Wast in any way. None. welcome more and Fund the badge wh cb he found from i quiries belonged to Police-cometable eadily than he fair criticism and Swan, He arrested the first defendant none is more ready than he to accept when cha god, said he won it from the second defendant, who was arrested assistance from any quarter, when later. ruch assistance is of value. Of lateraist the second defet dant and he would Mr Lindsell said there was no evidores all sorts of absurd opinions have been be discharged. expressed in and out of Parliament, the first defendant to answer either. by disappointed politicians chiefly, The only evidence was that the badge na regarding friction the Cabinet,st in May or June and defendant pawned it in August, it being found in bis posses- regarding compulsory service, and sion three months after it was loss. It was not incumbent upon defendant at that other controversial subjects; and the length of time to explain how it came into wis Acres, not content to cominent bis possession, though he had in fact done
10. That was the doctrine of recent pos and predict, have even on more session-the possession was not racant than one occasion gone so far na to enough
Inspector Macdrald skid, he believed malign. Against such pestifernus the fist defendant's story.
His Worship dismissed the case. malignity, as we have said, men of the stamp of Mr Asquith, Sir Elward Grey and Mr. Ballour can afford to smile with much composure and hot little contempt. It is, however, necessary at times to explain
"CIGARETTE AND TOBACCO
FUND.
Mr. Asquith then assured the King of the respect and affection of
Mr Raichmann on coming into the room the House and the country. (Lond cheers.)
man subject- Mr Hewett if he was a Ger-)
answered be ஈம்
Applicant British and that he had applied for his
codes was questioned about the did and hear what was said. Supposing he The hail, it was so long age he would probably have forgotten.
His Lordship (ironically) :—Maskec.
GYMKHANA - TRAINING TIMES.
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1. papers.
air Hewett-Nover mind, you are a Grmad subject, what is your sue?
The applicant said he was 35 years.
Me Hewete You are a fighting man and
if you went home you would te put in the
THE NATION'S DETERMINATION.
The Rt. Hon. Gentleman, contific, said he was afmid he would German Arap-and-fine soldier doom to disappoint many expectations, especially of those who taught you would wake.
We are as
Bir Hewets moved that the licence belit his duty to appear in the guise of a criminal making the best defence he could fer a somewhat doubtful past or as a,white-sheeted papitent refused.
Mr Bird.It was alused hec year but asking for absolution. He proposed to addpt neither attitude but to
speak as the head of the Government on the situation. the Government granted it.
Mr Hawet do not care what the determined to-day as eret, wo imve been to prosecute the war to a su Government dom. I think it an absolute scandal that such a licence shoud be cessful issue(loud cheers)—and to use every means to exhaust if necessary, every resource the attainment of our comiast and supreme. The application was refused, the Hon. purpose (Loud cheers.) Mr Cland Severn saying that be was person - It was true to-day that some part of the horizon were overcast., ally in favour of it being granted, but he This way, like all great wars in history, had been fruitful of surprised was outroted by 5 to 1
During the week the training of the ponies for the Gymkhana on Saturday, 13th inst., has beco assideously carried out We give halow the time of some of the gallops done, and would like to remind owners that entries close to-day,
MONDAY, Aldwych, boy, one mile, 38, 1.16, 1.51, grante:L 2.25 last 34.
TORSDAT "Duke Dahlia, Gegg, ona mile, 44, 1.19, 1 51. 2.25.9; last 33.2.
Roman Chief, Sedgwick, 1, 3, 1.10. 1.49.1; last 39.1.
Sazca Chief, boy, one mile, 2.95; Last 33.
WRD-ESDAY
PRAR HOTEL LICENCE.
and disappointments to all the combatants engaged. It seemed at this
Regarding the application by Bit P. 9. moment that the situation in Great Britain called in an exceptional Poster of the Peak Hotel for the reactal degree for three things, namely a proper sense of perspectivo (ap- of the licence, applicant said in answer to plause) limitless stock of patiene (applause) and an overflowing Mr Hewett that he was of British nation reservoir both of setive and passive courage. (Cheers.) He did not believe Mascotte Knoll, cae mile, 9.90; lastality and a German by birth He bad that British people as whole showed any lack of or any falling off in any 32.9
beer naturalised four years. He was 3 of these qualities. All they desire-l was to be told, as far as diplomatic Aldwych, Gegg, one mile, 39, 1.15, 1.51, years of age and had been eleven years is and military exigencies permitted, how our use stood and to be assured 2.94; last 29
the Colony. Previous to being licensos of Borods Chief, Knoll, one mile, 2.02;
the promises he was runner for the Peak in the maintenance of defence that the cause the Government and Last 33.
people were playing was a worthy part. (Applause.) There could not The Chairman mentioned that Mebo a greater mistake than to suppose that the Government had any Peuster according to the Police return had interest in concealing anything subject to one overruling condition, boon fined $25 for failing to register à German-soisionary lady who went to the Marilds Hospital.
Mr Hewett (to the applicant): Would the German Army recognise you if you return, led to Germany 1
THE « LOKSANG” TO TEX RISQUE.
The sa. “Lokang," which arrived to day frum Holbow, rescued the crews of -The following is the Eubscription List to thres Swatow junks daring the course of dates.
her stormy journey, in which a strong gale and high ses had to be contended with.
the Governor at the Suikan and away ench malignity in order that it Total acknowledged to the 23rd
Foldiers Howe.
General diemeranda,
FRIDAY. Nov. 8:
may not convey an erroneous impres- sion upon those who fail to understand Te real meaning and source. Such is the reason for Mr Asquith's statement, a full report of which appears in WH. O. M. G. B...8 5.00
E. P. W... another part of this issue. In it, the D. W...
Auon Prime Minister, with characteristic R. St ad terseness, most admirably deals with ...
G. A. H. Mess, the nation's determination to proA H. 0...
scente the war to a successful issue, E A.
October 1915.
...8 7742.69 Since received: Ládica Bridge Book (Pink) per
Mrs C. McL. Messer.... List No. 4 J.
230 p.m.-Auction of Teakwood
Blackwood Furniture st
Flughes and Koughs,
BATEZDAY. Sot, 6—
* 10.00
5,00
· 1900
200
16.20
* HONGKONG POLICE: REBERYH.-
MUSKITET COVESI.
The Commanders of the three Platoons warned to fire Part 1 on November 10th will see that any of their men who have Hitle or so knowledge of the sea of the Service Rife to be used in the Course, attend at the Central Polica" Station. for Lustraction on Tuesday, November hat 6,50 p.m.
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·PARĀDES.
November 4th-All N. C. Ofcers,
PATKULS.
JODIED.
H. Allen, O. Archer, A. Alarakia, V. Franco, and Vabab, Curreem,
2.00
#.00
3.00
3.00
and gives an equally admirable resume B J. of what has already been done by us
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200
M. P.
2.00
48.00
For all districts, as ordered.
11. ..--daction of and Splite with that object in view, and of what
"Eouth nt Men Haghes and Hough's. we still intend to do. His statement Morning Post.
Per
Okina
M.D S. Edule
Da. D.,
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9,00 2.00
Mr. Moore
2.00
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16.00
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CLUB,
7823.80
Club Ground, 5.10 p.m., to-morrow --
will be received throughout the Ein- Syrenuar N-, 6.& Hosa, Nay. 8-pirs and by our Allies with as much
250 p.m.-Action of 'Chisiese. Foron
lena. Pictures, Irories eto, in Just Udles Bulding.
MONDAY, Nov. 8-
retin
orithian Yacht Club
Finav, Noy, B
cordiality as it was received by the vast majority of the House of Cem. Mr B. Howard mons; and all having the true welfare
23rd October
at heart of our tight little island Amount expended home and our vast Empire will rejoice that in these tremendously critical times we are fortunate to have guiding our destinies such men
Angstry of birth of. King Faward as Mr. Asquith, in whom the Empire
VII (1841)
WEDDAY, Nov. 10
Publie Holiday,
SATEKORY, Nov. 13:
Har Valley
may well repose the utmost con. fidence.
THE FIRE AT KENNEDY TOWN.
(Sgd.) F. O. egin,
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ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.
Hotel
The applicant mild he was an invalid. Mr Hewett: Never mind, that for the moment. If you went home would you go into the war f
smely, that its disclosure did ret assist the enemy.
Mr. Asquith then asked: How did we stand to-day? He emphasised that we began the war with six infantry and two cavalry divisions but in the operations described in Sir John French's despatch to day in the oporations of September and October of this year he commanded not far short of a million men (Loud cheers.) To this must be added the troops in the Dardanelles, Egypt, nd other theatres of the war as wet as the reserves in garrisons of the United Kingdom and outlying parta The applicant: The probability that of the Empire. This gigantic fore: land beer rused from the manhoo 'I went now, I should get five years'
of the United Kingdom and Empire. He would not like to give the pres hard
Labour Mr Hewett: You have not played the cise figure, but it was an unprecedented number of men. (Cheers.) game by your country.
Applicant: No, I have played the game by the Colony.
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That remains to be proved," said Mr Hewett.
Applicant: To be disproved you mening air.
OVER SEAS CONTRIBUTIONS.
The contribution of India was splendid was well-known. (Cheers) The Pesk Hotal loence to Mr Peter Canada has contributed $6,000 officers and man. (Cheers.) Australia
was refused by 4 votes to 2.
BOTAL GEORGE HOTEL
92,000. (Cheers.) New Zealand 25,000; While South Africs, after a most successful and brilliant campaign in German South-West Afrien Mr Rastories spplied for the renewal of has supplied important contingents for service to East and Central the licence of the Royal George Hotel Ho
told the Board he had had an oflea mode Africa and in addition furnished 6,500 for service in Europe.(Renewe as ordered and in reply to Me Howatt cheers. He should also add to confplete that aspect of the story tluit. denied that sesertion that he did not live in Rhodesia, East Africa and the West African colonies important add- on the premises.
tions to existing local forces had been plaged in the field; as also in Bir Bewett asked for further polico report on the office and whether or not be other colonies and dependencies more remote. From the active tili- lived on the promises," tam
fary operations all the defensive organisations had received profeuil
OTHER LICENCES..
stimulus..
The application of Mr-Howard for the renewal of the Alexandra. Café lisonce was
The Prime Minister also referred, amid cheers, to the splendur refined RG.A Term - Unrrod," Caple' sad
The Café Wiseman licence washdjoomed, contribution of Newfoundland, the West Indies, Ceylon and Fijf, and 7,097.39 Werks; Edgeler, Lavelock and Gillespie Mr. Goodall to be asked to attend person raphasised that these figurek, regarding the Dominions and Colories,
Shakespear, Fisher, Youngmau, wao-sed 17 $290.59 Harper,
Balance in hand.
Total...
200:39
D. W. CHADBOCK, Chairman,
ALICE
The loance of the King Edward Hotel to
though remarkable and significant even then did not includo questious Mr F. L. Coozo was refused as he was stated of proparation and maintenance of units in the field, the futurs expair- to be leaving the Hotel on December 30th sign of contingorts already supplied nor of the very large number of
·MEMORIAL HOSPITALA
The loents of the following hotels, were when from all parts of the Empire who hail made their own way to ris granted The Hongkong Hotel, the Belle Tnited kingdom to enlist. (Cheers.) The
H. Treur of the Aloe Via Hotel, the Astor House Hotel, Memorial and Affiliatet: Hompilein: haga to Other hotela at which licenses" - WORS acknowlodge-with- thanks the following renewed: Tokyo, Nomura, Stag, Harungys. About $250.00 in required to allow of donation to the funds of the Hospitals Yoshizawa Toknbach, and 39. Peking
Road. Kowloon (new application) To Teal Chapel (L. M. 8.
Chiloese)
2091256.71
Hongkong, 31st October, 1919.
another consignment being sent
Who will asist in bringing this about 7.
The Hongkong Tramway Company have
kindly
placed
Bozes on their Tram Cars for the reception of donations and it
Tery
is hoped that the general public-will make
Committed in keeping up the supply, at
WAY IT SELE.
ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN,
WORK OF BRITAIN'S NAVY.
Mr. Asquith then turned to the work of the Navy. In transporting troops since the beginning of the war the Transport Department of the Admiralty, for the Army along, earried 21 saillion tons of stores mi, munitions, 800,000 horses, mules and camels These opemtions involveil thousands of voyages through our which at one time were subject to
·31 pm-Gymkbone at-Race Court The Are at the West Point wood-yard / good use of them thereby assisting the AMBERLAIN'S Cough Remedy Tay be impossible to prevent an soci- mida by German cruisers and which even Dow, topogh, he believett "h": the largest selling cough medicino in den, but it is not impossible to be rapidly diminishing strength, are infested by submarines. The men of was still burning last night. Actor car frequent intervals. The Committon, taks the world to day, because i Joos axiotly prepared for Le Chamberlain's Pain Balm the Grand Flest wyre living in the twilight as far as public observation pasty, passing along Bolcher Straet about the opportunity of expring their thinks what a cough remedy is supposed to do is not beyond anyone's puran, and with s 9.30 p.. had a narrow escape from to the Management of the Tramway Com. It stops the cough by ouring the gold, and butle of this liniment you are prepared were concerned unnoticed and unadvertised but they were partonning maly sccident through colliding with pany for the holy they are giving to the does it speedily and effectually. For sale the most anything, For sale by all with an efficiency and vigilance impossible to describe or even propi
by all Thegiate and Storekeepers,
Chemists and Stacekeepers. some of the charred logs lying on the roar, good cause,
to appreciate a service to the whole Empire (Cheers.)
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