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have been responsible for the origian! arrangement, which is now sanoulled, with apparently some compensation ty the syndisata, and nine out of tan abipe, aggregating 30,000 tons are to be bired by the Entente at the prevailing obarter ratee, subject to space being allotted for the export of Chinese products, such as ice and silk. The
THE MAGISTRACY.
ALLEGED THEFTS OF STEAM.
BOAT CO's PROFERTY.
SUMMARY COURT.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1917.
THE SITUATION AT CANTON.
[From a Correqmudani.]
PROMENADE CONCERT AT TLIKOM
AN RECREATION GROUND.
A VERY SUCCESSFUL ENTER TAINMENT
· A QUESTION OF FARTNERSHIP,
In the Summary Court, this morning Mr. J. Arnold, Secretary of the before Sir William Res Davis, KC,
Canton, Nar. 1-
One of the most enjoyable. Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Chief Justico, Kow Kee alaimed from
The Canton authorities have ignored certs, within recent memory, w Co., charged Chinese coxwain of Samuel Greenfield, na partner of the Shan Lee lighter, with the larceny of Cheong Hing Firm, money changers, the the Presidential Mandate of October 28 given on Saturday evening at the four length of rape valued at 8200, sum of $339.03, balance for cigarettes replacing Chan Finchun with Civil Taikoo Recreation Grounds
[Governor LF Ysohon as the Military three hatoh covers valued at, 8240, two and tobacco delivered.
The object of the event was, lo remaining ship, which is not chartered
Governor of Kwangtung As Governor wooden blocks valued at $25, three chain Mr. M. J. D. Stephens, for the Chen has decided to resign anyhow, in raise funda for the 28th Middlemor to the Allies, is a small river steamer.
alings valued at 875, one chain valued plaintiff, said that the defendant order to take part in the military Regiment Recreation Fund, and aw It is of interest to note that the $5, and two tine of oil valued at $10, several occasions, had admitted partner operations at Hanan against the North, several hundred people were present now decision is attributed to the all the property of the Company ship by his own act and admissions Admiral Ching Fi-kwang of the Chinese there should be quite a respectable influence which Sir JOHN JOBBAN Another comwain of the Woo Lee Ha appeared in a Police Court case
Navy now in Canton, and General Musum realised. A late estimate place has brought to bear since his return lighter was also charged with receiving where he referred to the partnership Ting haien, Defence Commissioner here, the total at $500. to Peking. It is to be hoped the articles
Defendant bad" constantly been seen
One of the best features of the are being suggested as possible candi- that Siam, which apparently was
sitting in the shop with the money dates for the post. The independent arabgements was the seating accom on the point of following). Chins'.
changes and had been sean giving Navy and the Yunnan troops in Kwang. mocation, and the foresight of the earlier example, will now be
guided
change. The sign boarde over de tang naturally favour, Admiral Ching, organisera in taking advantage of the by the new decision.
fendants shop also were such to while the Kwangai troops, General Mu, space available, removed"an încon- imply that defendant was a partner:- The Gendarmerie, holding the balance of venience which has characterised The plaintif then went into the box, power, would like to see the Civil most other promenade concerts. The and gave evidence as to supplying Governor assume the military peat also, chairs were so arranged that when goods to the defendant and of having sa Li is one of their former commanders. one desired to leave a seat to tako done business with him for several years. The difficulty, however, is that the
walk round the grounds, it was The sign boards over the shop led acceptance of the Military Governorship possible to do so, even from the very middle of the seata, without causing the slightest inconvenience to thora who desired to remain seated.
NEWS OF THE DAY.
LOCAL AND GENERAL
Singapore's “Our Day" catal on ↑ the Plak an UNFURNISHED HONGKONG, MONDAY, November 5, 1917. October 24th was $130,000, Fenang's
was $107,749,46,
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MKM08. FOR TO-MORROW. Election Day in the U.S.A. 930pm-Auction of Furniture, Black
wood Ware, Pictures, Pianos etc. at Messrs. Hughes and Hough's.
General Memoranda;
1HURSDAY, Nov. 8-
2 pin. -Auction of Miscellanous Grds (Dress Materials, Serges, Silk Socks Perfumery etc) at Messi, Hugher's and Hough's
FRIDAY Nov. & SATURDAY, 10-
AFFAIRS IN CHINA.
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A coolie was sent to the Hospital yesterday, suffering from wounds in flicted by harumers du the right side of his body, in a fight at Wanchai. No person connected with the assault has yet been arrested.
Mr. Grist appeared for the defence. The case was remanded to Friday bail being fixed at $500, cach,
THEFT BY A TAILOR
Madame Fling costumier at No. 10. Des Faux Road Central charged a Chinese tailor with the larceny of piece of satin valued at $4.
It was stated that last night at about
11 o'clock, the defendant, was arrested witness to believe that defendant was a by Li would sppear to be obedience to by an Indian watchman, as he was com- partner.
the Paking Government, the Cabinet of which Kwangtung has denounced se illegal General Lu, of course, ja naturally in favour of General Mu, one of his Licatonauts.
There is another power to be con- sidered, too. This is the Military
•
A large stage, prettily decorated" with flags, had been erected and a bandstand, and the grounds were decorated with coloured lanterns and flags. There were also two refresh- ment stalls.
ing out of the shop by the back gate. In reply to defendant, who defended with the stolen satin in his possession is own case, witness said that he had Defendant was an employé of Madame never dealt with defendant in person, Flint, and all the tailors in her establish and had never ordered any goods, paid ment were ordered to retam whatever any bills or dealt with him in business remnants there remained of cloths given in any way whatever personally.” them to cut. The piece of satin was of}. With regard to a flash light sign-Goramment no having headquarters THE Chinese papers devote a large
a good quality and there was great board that appeared over 'defendant's in Canton. This Government, outward- amount of space to the Military
difficulty of obtaining any similar staff. shop, a shroff from the British-Americanly, is not supposed to interfers with Amongst those present were Lt.- operations in China. Though there
Defendant had only been in M. Flint's Tobacco Company stated that he had local affairs for the time being; but Colonel John Ward, M.P., Major i4 a considerable movement of troops
employ for three days.*
paid defendant a sum of $6 on several every one sees that its freedom barn de Morgan, Major Wakeman and also there appears to be, comparatively
Mr. Dyer. Ball sentenced the defen occasions. This payment represented pends much on the attitude of the Captain Flynn, who was in comunauxi The failure of the Ceylon Wardant to one month's bard fabour.. spanking, very small expenditure Loan is a lamentable humiliation, anya
the monthly cost of electric carent Canton authorities. To win General of the Tyndartus on her ill-fated of ammunition-for
ased by the sign which was an advertise. Lu over to the Military Government voyage the simple the Times of Ceylon." The people of ALLEGED ILL-TREATMENT OF
mont for Westminster cigarettes the influence of the latter may be.lent.
The evening's entertainment con- romana, no doubt, that in these Ceylon were asked to contribute Ra
The defendant stated that he rented to. General Mu. General Mo now not sisted of alternate selections by the days_munitions-are-scarce-in-China-15,000,000-to-the-Imperial War-Bill
the premise to the Cheonging froly has all the Kwangsi men under him, and of the 15th Middlesex Regi though, perhaps for military rea after three months endeavour they
have subscribed only Rs 2,700,000
and he came to a parte arrangement but also mousy, an important factor in a ment, by kind permission of Lt. Col. little is said on
with the British American Tobacco time of struggle and military activities. John Ward, M.Pa and Officers, "and ect. The only admission of the This war Loan is on the Premium Bond
Company to allow them to put the Moreover, the promotion of General songs, recitations and instrumental kinil we have seen is in cables to
go over the premises. He received Ma will probably met the ascending of solos."
$1018
the sub-
Peking despatched by the Szechua Military Commanders who complain 2.15 pm-Auction of Household that they are handicapped by want of arms and ammunition. As the
Furniture, Bed Linen, Gramophonies, Cut-glass, etc. etc. at No. 23, Lyndhurst Terrace.
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system.
Miss Hawker; a resident on the Peak, reported to
the Police that between the hours of aine and teu, on the morning of the 3rd instant, during Government has instructed Shensi
a short absence from her room, some province to supply Szechuan it would person entered through the verandah, appear that supplies in China are opened her chest of drawers, and took
A SERVANT GIRL. *
A Chinese woman was charged before Mr. Wood this morning with ill-treating
young servant girl
· ·
It was stated that the defendant found the girl throwing the clothes over the Terandah and forthwith seized her, tied her to a stool and struck her several times with a bamboo rod. As a result of the il-treatment she had undergene, the girl was sent to the Government Civil Hospital.
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Defendant did not deny the offence. His Worship adjourned the case to
not entirely exhausted, but that at a money bar containing jewellery tomat Wednesday filing bail at $250. present it is rather a question of the value of $792, their distribution." The Government's intention to enter into what is spoken of as the "Arne Alliance" with Japan is on the face of it a proof of China's desperate need of munitions.
The Intelligence Bureau at Canton informs us that the news of the capture of Paohing by the Southern forces at Hunan on October 30 has been confrmed by official despatch from General Ching.
The service rendered by Brigade Com mander Lin and the troops from Kwangsi against the Northerners was especially mentioned.
China is apparently prepared to make concessions of very far-reaching importance, for the agreement would assign to Japan an important share of China's mining resources, and the | provisions regarding military adviser. At the Helens May Institute to ships are regarded as practically morrow at 3.30 p.m. a lecturs entitled suring to Japan the future control The Church at work for the lepers of the world" will be delivered by Mr.
the sum of $6 per month for current General Li Fook Lum to the Defence Mike Gordon and Mrs. H, in their used and advertising space.
The Commissionership at Canton. In this arrangement had nothing to do with way both the Lu Yingting and the the Cheong Hing firm although that Gendarmerie faction will get wasting, firm sold the cigarettes advertised on and peace in the capital of Kwangtang the sign.
at least, will be assured.
vorul efforts, were the recipients of much applause as wus Miss M. Gordon in her violin solo, which was capitully played.
Private Newman was well received According to those who are watching the situation, the recent Presidential in his recitations, as was Private Mandates are helping the Southern Norris in his cornet solo. movement immensely. The Tang Chi- Much mousetzent was caused by yao element in Yunnan and Szechcan, the Magical Interlude which con- the Lu Ying-ting clique in Kwangtung sister of humcrous dialogue so and Kwangei, while tolerating the worked, in as to introduce songs by existence of the Military Government. Private Morlee and an instrumental have not formally sided with it.
trio. Private Parsons also rendered The definite action of Peking to vocal solos, accompanied by Private lower the strength of these two parties Norris the Military Government. As soon as is compelling them to come nearer to
Private
Mr. Stephens then put in the evidence taken at the Police Court case referred to and pointed out that the defendant
ALLEGED PÜÇKET-PICKING. 1
had distinctly stated that he had an interest in the firm t
The Court then roes for the A Chinese was charged with the larceny of 830, from the person of tiffin interval, and on resuming, another Chinese at Des Voeux Road Mr. Stephens said that during the Central on Saturday afternoon." interval he had found that the $6 per soen by a member of the Special Police alone. Is was divided up into two It was stated that the defendant was month was not for the electric sig Reserve, to put his hand into the pockat sume-84 for the sign and 81 for the
Perhaps the most successful itour of the complainant's coat and take out space in the side window of the shop satisfactory arrangements are reached on the programine was was the money. He arrested the defendant. for the purpose of exhibiting packets of for these two man to take more part in Crime and a Pinno. Besides being
The case was adjourned to next Cigarettes.
affairs of the South-West, the Military an accomplished pianist, Private Wednesday.
A gadistant accountant employed by Government will probably be freorgan. Crane is a gifted humourist. He the British-Americas Tobacco Company ized or changed to a Povisional Govern kept the audience in roars of laugh- corroborated this statement.
ment by which, the machinery of ter by his imitations of an operatic the Kowloon Canton Railway Station for stated that at the time of the Police will be taken over.
Inspector Terrets of the Police Force government in the Southern Provinces prime donna and a leading tenof
The selections by the Band re- illegally possessing nineteen teels of Court proceedings the defendant Regarding the independents move. Bected great credit. on Bandmaster distinctly stated that Cheong Hing had ment in Swatow, the Canton Military Laurie Owen, ARAM He has It was stated that the opium was not a cent in the business of the Cheong authorities still directed by General Chen his men beautifully trained and they found concealed in five milk tins. These Hing Firm Defendant had leat #5,000 will supprees it by force. According to fully justify Lt. Col. John Wants tins were pierced with holes at the top at one per cent interest per month to through which the opium were placed carry on the business and Chong Hing in the tins and then resealed. Ques was what might be called a working A recent issue of the Congressional tioned by the Police, defendant told partner Record just received announces several them that the tins were given him by a promotions in the American Consular friend whom he met at a tea house, but Lordship gave judgment for
After hearing further evidence his service of interest to Americans in China he was unable to say where his friend plaintif with costs. and Japan. Among the advances are lived. those of Mr. Mahlon F. Perking, vice
men and women.
to
of the Chinese Army. So strong, how. M. Dancer, Secretary of the Mission ever, is the opposition aroused that to Lepers. The lecture will be illustrated it is doubtful whether, the agreement with photographs. The Mission will be ratified. Some of the Lepers is an International Agency and opposition is inspired by the belief its object is to assist in leper relief in all that the Government's object is to lands. This meeting will be open to obtain the munitions necessary to overwhelm the southern separatista, their and on this ground the opposition to addreamed to the Editor, at nucly the agreement is not confined to for pubilation bat is ridance of good China, bat finds vigorous expression
All "matter for unbixat should be in Japan, Princen na nas wie of the papas uply.
Cuna mications relating to news should hedrowed to THE EDITOR.
Draspondents must forward
am and addresses with any wommunica-
fait.
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Letters relating to business should be addressed to Tax M1NAGER
We learn that TSEN CHUEN Coal in Shanghai, to Class 6 and Mr. G. F. Bickford, also vice-consul at Shang time hai to Class 8. Among the otters are: 12-ate of estimariposa to China Mali" is Hus, who has in his
loas "pro rata',
seats per month.
· AN OPIUM CASE.
A Chinete was arrested yesterday at
apium.
His Worship remanded the case to next Wednesday
STEALING COAL
THE HONGKONG AEROPLANE FUND.
well-known pride of this section of bis. Regiment..
G. Filtey, who undertook the Congratulations are due to L/e. stage maanging, and to Mr. W. H.
Prowe, who, with his committee, organised the entertainment.
reliable reports, the independent leader there, Defedce Commissioner Ma Ching yu, although he has ten yings or baits- bons of men, can move at will actually only three, while the other, seven are the oader commanders not wholly approving
his
present action. So far Mu Chingya has got but two yings of men, about 500, from Fukien to come to his aid,
It is believed that many people |but is badly in need of a navy... The refrained from attending the concert reported assistance from Kisugai to Ma owing to the distance, and the diff- bad not yet yet arrived there when this culties of getting home a rush for was written, according to official inform the curs naturally being anticipated. Should there be a repatition of the Latest reports from Husan show that concert, it would be as well to widely the engagement is being centered around advertise the fact that a large oude Paohing. No official confirmation" bas
Secretary in Hongkong of, the Oversation
Mr. J.J. Bryan, Hon Corresponding
Club, forwards to us the following letter which he has received!
18th September, 1017
yet been receiver from the military ber of reserved cars were sent down man wo sampen containing the letter of July 23rd, together with the
DEAR SIR-We are in Treeipt of your circle of the capture of Packing by the the lines to cope with the extru nugi-
London W.C...
36 per annum ; per quartar and par men played some widely different parts Mr. E.. S. Cunningham, consul-ganera! Two coolies charged with the larceny China Mail is delivered free to in douth China has telegraphed to in Hankow, to Class Mr. & A. of coal from & Japanese ship at Wanchini sabenbots in Hongkong and Kowloos. the President--in
Fuage Charged as the rate of fifty official telegraphs-expressing his 5; Mr. J. K. Davis, cocaul in Antung Mr. Dyer Ball this morning.
China overy Williamson, consul in Dairen, to Class yesterday, were brought up before Urdars for exus copies of the Oro desire to see a peaceful settlement of to Class 7; and Mr. Horace Remillard,
Defendants pleaded not guilty. Mail: should be scat se spen as possible as the question of political power in formerly vice-consul in Swatow, Mr. the supply is limited. Cash 10 cta: Oredit the country. and making the Horace J. Dickinson, formerly vice
Bate of entscription to the "Overland President to convey the idea consul in Croton, and Mr. E defendants leave the ship's side loaded sum of 2140, being boiated subscriptions South, although there are press reports her of passengers. We particularly Chins Mail: $18 por sunum postage to the Premier. As the Premier Dooman, now vice-consul in Kolie, al with coal. He ordered them to step, to the Honging Adroplane Fund which at the town has been given up by mention this, for it seems a pity that El per annum extra. Aizgle copies twenty has been labouring to effect a peace-to Class 8. Are cents each
Alterations and additions to advertins fil settlement for some months now, Dante un Pages 3, 5, 6 and 7 should
| Su ébil.y" pez, copy... –
the "idea" will not strike him u
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be went to the fos, No. 5, Wyndham Street, not Ister than 11 30 a...
On Saturday afternoon the Most Ber new, but Teen's modest interven-Father Theisaling, Master General
"It was stated that the ship's watch-
but they refused, so he drew bis revolver and threatened to fire on them if they refused.
then They stoppedi After further, evidence was: heard,
; alterations and additions to Advertise- tion might itselt suggest many things of the Dominican Order, his Secretary, His Worship sentenced each defendant somats ou piger 1, 4, 5 and 6 abould be to the mind of the Premier, and we the Rev. Father G. Born, and a party to two months' hard labour. esit us not later than I p., 2
Sew Avectisements abould be sent in shall doubtless hear mors of him in of Dominion Fathers, presented by
Advertismente and Subscription whi
ars not ordered low fixed period will be soutinued until counteroded.
the future than in the immediate past.
Telegraphio Adirow Max Hongkong. Code ABO 5th Edition."
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Father Noval of the Spaniah Dominican Procuration, paid a visit to the unique
the donors wish allocated to St. Dunstan's Hostel sad the Royal Flying Corps Hos- the Northerners pital in equal proportions, for which we thank you and encloss our receipt.
We cannot tell you how grateful we are to you for your help in this direction and permit me, on behalf of the Central Committee, to thank you, and through
this
A LAWYER'S OPINION OF OUR NUULEGISLATIVE COUNCILSON
any 'should remain away from sucki an excellent evening's entertainme owing to a mopprehension
Seventy thousand
you all concerned During the course of an argument mated as the coef.. contribution.
The total sum has been handed to with regard to the interpretation of roof of Wed Lady der Voeux, the Chairman of our the Ordinance dealin with the Earle told the
to the above mentioned institutions, and
which was muttes that the
on with E
you
conne
Ladyship in due course sending claim on Bill of Exc
A Chinese woman, was sent to the Soldiers intl Savors Fund to pass along stamping of documents; collection of Chinese porcelain which Government Civil Hospital yesterday, you will rec
communication brought Sir Paul Chater has treasured up in h The oman, who is about 50 year old from her
course f It is satisfactory to learn that palatial residence. They were very fell into the harbour from the Prays
the nileul receiptail We were minela
terested
the Summary Court this China has at last placed the German courteously received and welcomed-by
photograph you entised of the Chinese W. B. Hind stated and Anstring ships seized her Bir Pan, who explained to the
boy knitting his 8785; pals of socks for
ports—or most of them at the the characteristics and disposition of the Allies, and that
the previous agreement entered into with Chinese Company Japanese are alleged to be fate ——88 to be revised accordi
various spouimera and
ceramic art in his full tion. The Most Per and his
apporta
ite Percival Streste
shup cooke
And this prompt and
Were del
men at the front. He certainly seems the result of the app very enthusiastic worker for the “Allfer.
With a goo
od, of the
time owing to the hac
abour.
The first Government frui-pulpin Mretation in Devonshire has been establishe xrphí; ed: at Toines, and others
Brat attention will be
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