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TE-ELECTION" OF PABLIA"

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A mandate was issued be the 17th turliament. It was counter-signed inst; relating to the receivetion of the!

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make military work compulsory to all students. Then, again, in ad- dition to the regular army, America) [has a considerable inrce of trained militia, a few thousands of, whom have recently had real experience in Mexico under the Guerl, who has been appointed Commander-in- Chief of the American, Army in Frince. These men will also be ninet uselil as a part of the skeleton nemy which will be filled out. with new

men. The resulta of the recent registration have SOUTHERN PROVINCES WANT, shown that America's potential NAVY'S SUPPORT. » fighting strength is enormous, and, that America will be ready to furnish an inexhaustible, supply of men for "the Western front if they are required.

Aduiim! Sah has asked for two The transport of these troops weeks sick leave, his klen being manifestly a serious problem with

to study the situation before coming the present available shipping, ton-

to a decision, it in estimate that

It is reported that the Southern

Navy on their side: prosinces are trying hard to get the

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CRIMINAL SESSIONS.

The Criminat Sessions were re- aned this morning before 'the Chief

Justice.

TUESDAY, JUNE 19 1917.

THE MAGISTRACY.

were produced and his was accused of stealing them. He never saw she things before.

-MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE AGAINST A MOTOR CAR DRIVER.

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and his Loritship, in passing sen- The jury found the accused guilty,

tence, said thas the prisoner was w

The Chinese driver of motor raz.Nokk ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE. miserable coward. He attacked this morning to answer a charge of was brought before Mr. J. R. Wood Lo Piu, charged with committing little girl of seven or eight years of robbery with viclenge, pleaded notage, took her away, and attemptsl guilty.

to rob her, and used violence in doing

mamalaghter.

It was alleged that the defendan

Wakeman, the Crown Solicitor, apduct of the house coolie, he wont

The accused was muiefended. Mr. it. But for the extremely gol con whilst driving his car in Queeďa Bos

Weat yesterday, knocked down and ran over a Chinese we boolboy of sixteen. years peared for the prosecution.

probably have got away. His Lord-of age, who reakded at No. 155 Queen's The jurymen were:--Messrs. R. shipsäid that as child was safe Road West. M. Austin, G. H. da Silva, T: C. whilst men of the character of the

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Nison. F. J. Murray, F. M. X. de accused were about. It was a very Figueiredo, J. M. Gordon, and W.bud cuse, Hedleyon

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The prisoner was sentenced to five

case, "said that the prisoner was POSSESSION OF COUNTERFEIT The Crown Solicitor, outlining the sours" hard labour and„24`strakės.

charged with the very serious offence

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HONGKONG, TUESDAY, June 19, 1917

AMERICA AND THE WAR.

an American unit of 24,000 fully equipped, but we may be quite sure

INDEPENDENCE:" Owing to the situation in the

the means of transport will be avail-South and the receipt of a telegram able whenever the men are rende it does not necessarily follow that

COIN.

Li King, who is clunged yester day with being in possession of

and was discharged. counterfeit coin, was found not guilty

THE ELECTROCUTION OF A

WORKMAN..

CORONER'S INQUEST.

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The case was "formally, adjourned" bail being fixed at $200.

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

PROSECUTION.

Mr. A. R. Cavalier, of the Fuention Departmentummoned a Chinese school- master before Mr. J. R. Wood, to answer the charge of, conducting at unregistered school.

The defendant was formally remanded. until next Friday.

A DROSS OPIUM CÂSE

Me. Wood this morning fined a Chinese 130, with the alternative of three months' hard labour,

on the charge of being in the unlawful poss

of robbery with violenes feran a small

evoting of June 5. "The facts were shortly that Daisy Wong, the adopted nighter of Dr. Kew, was returning from the Vice-President advising the from school at about half-past thirre because France is awaiting the help indepeulent provinces to immedi-or four o'clock in the afternoon. lutely cancel - their hulependence, She was walking home along Bronel- of the American army belate gingWong Ste Chan, Kong Chiu Chung, wood Road and when she had got a forward with the big offensive in contemplation that a position rif,

ang Chang Hsin helt a council and slot way up the hill, the prisoner scalemate will exist in the interval decided to ask Tuan Ki Soi and Chu caught up with her, took her into

A enquiry into the death of a Chinese | sion of 41 taels of dross opium. along the entire front. Field-Marshal Chong to persuade Nei Szes bushes and putting his band blacksmith named Leung Cheung,

Chung mit Chang Kwai Che to over her eyes, snatched away a gold twenty years of

**HALF A SHIP MISSING." дде, who WILM HAG is still ledge-hammering in

necklace, at chel to which was a electrocuted whilst working on the roof. Mr. E. Johnston, & Chief Oficer in Flanders, and the probability is that cancel their independence. this "sledge hammering" now begun

Curer Chang Hsun is greatly gold coin and a jade stone era of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank. the Eing Funnel Steamship Company. will steadily continue until the enemy disappointed over the unwillingness

Dr. Kew's coolie, who was on the morning of May 10th last, was charged a Chinese coulie, before Mr. has been driven out of Belgium.

for the independent · "provinces to on his way to "meet" his employer's held by Mr. JR. Wood sitting Wood this morning, with the larceny of

daughter, hearing cries, went to see Coroner at the Magistracy today. wit was wrong and gave chase fo the prisoner, After two or threeson, C. M. Castro and.. J. Gutierrez. The Hon Captain Superintendent struggles he secured the thief at a

of Police (Mr. C. Mcl. Messer appeared to represent the Police

NEWS OF THE DAY.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

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ment.

The Juturs were: Messrs. A. EL. Jack-

steel plate from a Blue Funnel steamer.

In answer to the charge, the dofen- dant said that he had taken the iron plate because he thought it www not wanted aboard the vessel."

It has been frankly admitted in the French Chamber that the great offensive by the French, which bad been expected in the Spring of this

cancel their independence, and he hm heen unable to forni a Cabinet yeur, has been postponed until the)

Junier the leadership of Li King Hi. arrival of the American army, owing

The President bas asked General ti the great coner utration of troope

[Chung Haim to arminge for the can- spet known as the Coffee Plantation, and guns on the western front which

folution of the declarations of dil took him to the police station,

In outlining the circumstances attend- what is called "the temporary pus

findependente by the Tuchums, the Kwang Book, Dr. Kew's elio, ing the death of the deceased, Captain Are you missing much from the ship?

His Worship (to the complainant):

sivity of the Russian army," has

dissolution of their Headquarters in gave evidence from the witness xx Meaner stated that on May 30th last. Exchange this morning hat risen Tientsin, and withdrawal of their fax to capturing the accusez).

Complainant: We are missing half allowed the enemy to make How

alterations were being made on the the ship every time she comes in port. eighth T. T. 2/5 and Domastroofs to the places whence they long France may have to wait for 21/16. At 1 am. there was cafe, and also to continue sending evidence, his Lordship said:"Bank. Arement and concrete rooting thing they can get their bands on. I At the conclusion of witness's roof of the Hongkong and Shanghai They take cable, shackles and every- the arrival of the American army is further rise: T. T. 2/5 and Demand the provincial remittances to the think you have behaved very well being aid and the deceased was have already reported the matter to the a secret cureiully guarded by the2/5.13/16. At 4 o'clock this afternoon Central Government. authorities. The arrival in France of there had been no further change.

You showed considerable employed by the contractor who was Police. General Chung Hsun promises to

His Worship sentenced the defendant the American Commander-in-Chief

plikk when you rescued this little undertaking the work. At about 7.30 Larly Greene, wife of H. Marrunge accordingly but has denund-girl I do not know whether your work on the Foof of the Bank, saw the

o'clock, a Chinese boy, also engaged in to three months' hard labour. and bis Staff of 187 persons has Ambassador at Tokyo, by means of aed in return, the inclusion in the 4 Anniversary of the King's Coronation, already been announced, and the King George Birthday Fund, has been Constitution of favourable treatment but I shall refer the matter to the of wire. which lay on the north-eas; | master has recognised your services, deceased approaching an unidkalated coil Crown Solicitor so that he shall see

carner of the roof. The boy called to the that you are rewarded."

deceased not to tread on the wire. shouting, "Electricity! electricity" The

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MEMO. FOR TO-DAY, "

· 9.02 p.m.- New Moon,

General Memoranda.

FRIDAY, June 22-

SATURJAT, Juue 93.7--

Prince of Wales' Birthday (1594).

Dragon Boat Festival.

19.30 am-Anction of Miscellarends Messrs. Hughes and

Stock Hough's.

nt

Noon-Auction of Manganese Party

at Mesars. Hughes and Hough's.

SUNDAY, June 24-

Midsummer Day.

WEDNESDAY, Juma 57 p

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increased activity of German sub-able to send home Yen 5,000, represent marines in the Atlantic can perhapaing a year's upkeep of over 100 beds in be taken to indicate a belief on the a British Red Croma Hospital. part of the German, War Lords that

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for the Manchu Court, the adeption of Confucianises the State religion,

and that he be allowed to increeso

ging.

the strength of his troops by twenty

CHANG HISUN INTERVIEWS THE EX-EMPEROR,

insted:

Addressing the Crown Solicitor, his Lordship sait that the witness Ind belved in a very laudable inan. He did not know whether the Government ind any way of regnis.

TEC.

ERECTING A MATSHED WITHOUT A FERMIT.

Mr. Sara of the Public Works Department, this morning summoned

deceased, however, did not heed the the

A shopkeeper, of No. 1 Wing Kut

manager of the Nan Yang the first drafts of the American Army Street, has reported to the Police that are likely to be on the soil of France on the 15th instant be delivered shees

warning, and trod on the wire. The

Tobacco Company, before Mr. Dyar boy then saw the deceased reach down Ball, for erecting a matshed at Causeway much sooner than they had deemed to the total value of £323.40, at the

and grasp the wire with his hands. Bay without a permit from the building likely or possible when the United Ta Tung Chan, in dervois street, The Armed Clang Hsun intervieweding such services, but he would'very tremble and he shouted, "Ah ya!, ah | The deceased's body then began to

authorities... States Government accepted the.

delivery book was chopped by a man at Hsung Tung (the e-Engeror) yes nich like the Crown Solicitor to ya Suddenly he collapsed, and fell the offence, explained that he had The defendant, who pleaded guilty to state of war which German lawless. the store who promised to pay for the terday, ending hinseli hisslive. Settlement Day: Hongkong Stockness had thrust upon the whole shopkeeper yesterday called at the Taiment for the ex-Imperial familyDr. Kew then gave evidence as assistance, but the decessed was found Bay, with the understanding that it prepresent the matter to the proper unconscious on the roof. The witness obtained permission to erect the matshed shoes on the 18th instant. When the and said that favourable treat-narter." world. All we know is that more Tung Chun for payment for the shoes would be included in the Constitu- his coolie informing him of the to be dead.

to the accident immediately summoned from the Police Inspector at Causeway

than ten million men in American be found" the store closed, and the man

would not obstruct the roadway. The have registered for active service; who had chopped the, delivery book

malter, and also as to certain marks.

also necessary for him to obtains permit defendant had been unaware that it was 3.30 p.m.-Third Gymkhana Meeting. but a pation which has hitherto had could not be found.

from the Public Works Department.

Entries close for third GynikhanS. THURSDAY, June"

Exchange.

HONDAY, July 1

Dominion Day, Canusia. SATURDAY, July 7

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SACERDOTAL SILVER JUBILEE.

REV. FR. G. SPADA.

tion.

Hsung Tong thanked him and gave on the little girl's neck at the time, him several pieces of old porcelain. but he at the same time explained caused by outward pressure, which to General Chung Hsun the inadvis- he examined. [ability of trying to restore the

Manchus.

HONGKONG BANK SHROFF AT

COLOMBO "AT HOME.!".

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In reply to his Lordship, Dr. Kew said that he had already recognised his coolie's courageous" act.

Daisy Wong then stated from the witness box that she recognised the had assaulted her, and she described prisoner in the dpek as the man who

the details of the robbery.

After evidence was heard His Wor- ship discharged the defendant with

Captain Memeralded that the wire on which the deceased had trod was not an electric wire, but a wire which had become charged by coming in contact with live wire. The deceased wore caution. leather shoes at the time of his death, and only's hundred volts of electricity were alleged to have been passing through the wire at the tips of the accident. He explained that whilst one hundred

be dangerous, the fact that the roof was volts is not considered strong enough o

covered with wet cement and concrete might have added to the strength of

the current...

THE TRANSPORT OF SUPPLIES FROM AMERICA.

following suggestion in the columns of A British Shipmaster makes the

the New York Herald.

Lutter reinting to business should be the field are, as many other German day by a High Mass with. Pontifices fortained the members of the atterupt to throw a brick at the on the roof at the time of the accident, (shortly) to their own troops in France

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demonstration, however, wasn

con Saturs

an army with a statutory limit of 282,000 cannot put on army of a millico. or halt a million, in the field in a few weeks. But. America has evidently surprised those in close touch with the Communications relating to news should direction of the war by the prompt be addressed to THE EDITOR.

Correspondents at forward their and effective aid she has already given

On Sunday next the 24th inst. the

The following is taken from a Colombo danes sad addresses with any communica in other directions, and very likely Rev. Fr. G. Spacia, Rector of the Rosary C. Namasivayan, J.F., Shred of tion addreened to the Editor, not necessarily she will be able to show that the Church, Kowloon, celebrates the twenty-the Hongkong Pank, and Mrs. Nam for publication but an evidence of good

German calculations as to the fifth anniversary of his ordination as afternoon at their residence in Rosemead sivayam held reception on Saturday luster for publication, should be earliest date at which she can place priest. The parishioners of Kowloon Place, to celebrate the marriage of their

A gardener employed on the

My fellow abipmasters in the carrying trade, like myself, have naturally been a large and well-equipped army in are organising a solemn fenes on that daughter, Srimati Padmavati to Mr.

Jagannathus

Tyagaraj, Barrister-at-

"Coffee Plantation" stated that hẹ

Evidence was given by the Chinese greatly interested in the various sugges according to Hindu saw the accused and Dr. Kew's boy who witnessed the accident, a the United States could help in the car

tions that have been made as to how calculations have proved, not

assistance at 9.30 am, during which then the

took place

Thursday night, while coolie fighting. He saw the accused Chinese coolie and a woman who were riage of food supplies to the Allies, and day Mr and Mrs Name State of suferin to Chins Mall in accordance with the facts. The men Missions Etrangeres, will deliver au Hindu Chetty community. The biggest coolie und eventually he saw the the Chinese foreman in charge of the ships to be built, by the summer or fall

Rev. Fr. Robert, Procurator of the vivaya

There is much talk of a fleet of wooden The Chins Bisil in delivered free to three points remain to be considered: A general reception will take place attained a very late pinber of Ueir away

being registered for active service, allocution on the subject of the festival. day when the parents of the bride enter accused overpowered and taken repair work on the roof of the building of sext year Pretage la Charged at the rate at tty (1) their training, eluding as the "Club rte Recreio, Kowloon, friends, arrangements for this having

Detective Inspector O'Sullivan, Mr. H But in the meantime there is been' on most

In a statement from the dock, the W. Bird, of the Art of Palmer and available soures of supply that does not adequate supply of officers; (2) their when an illuminated address will be Additional accommodation in the shape defendant said that he was zeensed Turner, architects for the recent altera- seem to have been thought of Theto equipment; and (3) their transport presented to Rev. Fr. Spula by the of theme, tüken usa whole, was of stealing by the girl. When he had tione on the building, Mr. F. Graham, sent in use in the American coastal is a very large number of ships at pre- to the battlefeld. Equipment would President of the Cinh on behalf of its on which attracted a goxl deal of got lulf way up the hill, just as he manager of the Hongkong Electric trade. Though collectively known as

difficult,

far at membera am) friends, both in Kowloon attention. Suutel girls an indian was turning the corner there is a Company, Dr. Macfarlane, Medical "barges," they are in reality vessels of

songst ess and an Indian dancer helperi Ohics Mail" is $12 per annum postage least as the infantry, in concerned and Hongkong. $1 per annum extra. Single coples twenty and the problem of artillery is

to provide a variety of attractions hend just about that place Offeer in charge of the Victorin ang size up to schooners of 2,000 to Invitations have been sent round by a During the afternoon the Hon. Mr F.

3,000 tons. They are towed from port knocked probably much more easy of solation special committee to all the Catholics, the bride and bridegroom, and Mr She became surned, for he early for the alterations.

up against the little girl. Mortuary and the Chinese contractor Bowes, C

proposed the health of C.M.G

days and with very little expenditure After all, the witnesses had been called they could be put in shape for the Committee desire further to extend Kunsgnaalsi proposed the health the their invitation to all friends of the host and hostess. He spoke of the severe. He put out his hands to public spirit of the farther's father and

was considered mederstely safe, whore an adequate supply of officers. An Rev. Fr. Spada to be present on that drew attention to Mr. Namasivayam's keep her from falling, und she called mentioned to the Jurors that the freight steamships up to a point that generosity in the maintenance of schools out that he had snatched her things to instruct the public in the fatal sa brought to their port of destination. purpose of the enquiry was principally they could be taken under convoy and army of a million men needs about occasion.

and colleges and in a contribution of fust then the coolie was coming down effect of coming in contract with a live to this way many thousands of tons of

the bill and as soon as he heard the wire. replied-

Agendas invaluable food supplies could be carried to France this summer with little it! At the Coroner's suggestion the Jury any more risk than has been daily faced.

Bubborn in Bangkong and Kowloon

cena per month.

Orders for extra copies of the 'OIN

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the supply is limited. Cash 10 cla, Credit

should be sent as woon ible

20 cta, por copy.

not bo

Kata

subcrption to the "Orarland

fre cents each.c

Alterations and additions to Adverties-

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decorative

extensive a

to port by ocean-going tags. In a few

fb us Pages 8, 8; and 7 whold for America now than it was three and friends of the Rev. Father, and the Tyagaraju replied. Sir Ambalawahar knocked her down, the contact was Mr. Wood reviewed the avidence and transatlantic voyage, and could be towed

heat to the fica. No 5, Wyndham rears Stroet, not later thau 11 30'

Alterations and'additions to Advertise.

ment La pages 1, 4, 5 and 3 should be

sent us not inter thao i p...

ago,

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Probably the most important of all questions is that of

New Advertisements should be sent in 60,000 officers. America, it was before 2pm.

- Advertisements and Subscriptions which aid a few months ago, had not got

Are not ordered for a fixed period will be

continued until suunteruanded.

Telegraphic Address Man Hongkong Dude .8.0 6th Edition,

Telephone No. 22,

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that nuniber or anywhere near it, but,

ment, initiated in 1913, she has in the summer training camp move-

material which can be quickly trained.

£500 towards the war.

Mr Hamsivayam briefly reg

A STORY FROM MEXICO..

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HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO., LTD.

The following story, which throws a Approximate statement of traffic re light on the queer conditions prevailing provided herself with excellent ceipts for the week ending 16th June in Mexico, is vouched for by a newspaper Augregate correspondent who han spent many Receipts for years in Mexico City

24 weeks.

An American writer tells us that there are available at least 20,000 young men who have been given a pretty thorough course in the Last year touch of theumatism, or a twingerudi ents of military science in what

of neuralgia, whatever the trouble

CHAMBERLAINS PAIN BALM

Chamberlain's Pain Balm drivesaway are called summer training camps,"

the pain at once and cures the complaint where under the tutelage of regular quickly. First application gives When a bottle of it is kept in the house army officer, young men are each

Receipta for week

ery snatch things he picked up

a brick and threw it. The coole returned a verdict of death due to since the outbreak of war by the ships,

then accused him of snatching the electricity as the result of misadventure and men of the trying trade

things. He said that if the coole accused him of stealing he was quite willing to go to the police station At a dinner party given by Carranza, The coolie took him to the first which was attended by the foreign station, where they refused to take diplomat the Chilian Minister was,

This year

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it was

£17,000,000,000 WAR,

I may say that this is not the opinion of an amateur, but of a freight ship master of twenty five years' experience who tae been crossing the Atlantic continuously since the outbreak of war in a so-called tramp freighter, with 4 maximum spood at twelve kuote and who has in the three years safely entrie soma. 70,000 tone of food supplice and munitions to the Allied forces in Frince

with General Obregon on his left himin, saying that there was no

An Austrian financial expert estimates (General Obregon has lost his right arm),

He was then that the total cost of the way to the end and Candido Aguilar, the Minister of evidence against him. He Foreign Aides, on bus right after taken to a second police station and one-quarter of which has been borne by

been £17,000,000,000, dinner the Chilian found he bad lost his watch, and told of his loss to arranza.

there

Britain that a telephone Carranza Baid, Wall, it couldn't have was sent to produce evidence, after £11,300,000,000, of which Britain has ECONOMY IN THEE

The Entente the pain

been taken by Obregon, who was sitting pomptly relieved, cuts and

of, burds and scalds may be year given a month or two, of received from the Kaiser, Colonel Booss on your left Leave it to me it must be which the girl and the witnces came:contributed over £1,000,000,0

bruises quickly heard and swellings promptly intensive training. Then there are velt gave the briefest and the keepest with the watch, to the Chilian Minister's kept there for what reason he did not

Azmlar Procently Carranza camo back He was then pushed into a cell and Italy 2880,000,000

£2,840,000,000, Büssin reduced In fact, for the household ills the men who have had military description of Wilhelm

on record Laurprise, who aid,

aid. You surely didn'tc. Bemember an

Germany portion being schools,

I got the tax him with the theft, omid know. When the gut went to the and Kya Hungary

with's twinkle in b scores of which in the United States Presents where we a white man Car

Dover felt it and he wasn't looking

station the chain me, other things,

it is just auch an embrocation as every fami should be provided with. For tring in colleges and

le by all Chemists and Storalreepor

I displaying some gifts he had

The Central Foworsshare.