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MONDAY, JANUART 28, 1918.

TELEGRAMS.

¿Continued from: Fața I.)

AFFAIRS IN RUSSIA.

A CONGRESS OF COssics.

WAR ON GENERAL KALEDIN.

LONDON, Jan. 27.

THE HINA MALE

BARCELONA UNDER MARTIAL LAW. ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE.

MADRID, Jan. 33.

Martial law has been proclaimed in the province of Barcolada, owing to a grave development of the disorders.

THE SILVER MARKET.

LONDON, Jan. 21. Mera Samual Mautagu and Com- pany's report on the silver markat says that the tone of the market is not

sympathetically by snaiër exchange rates

"ANNUAL PHIZE-GITING.

a

The proceedings opened up with concert by the students, all the items submitted being excellently perform-

time the College won the Inter School Swimming. Shield.

EXAMINATIONS

"SENION LOCAL (PASSES)-1, M. A Cameroo: 2, A. A. Abdoolrahim; 8, B. M. Omar.

JUNIOR

Michael, G. Guingam, Loo Fuk Luk, LOCAL (PASSES):w Robert White, R. Sequeirs, M, Go Rod Cheng, P. O'Brien, J. Chow X. Gomes, K. I. Efant, Josi Xavier, Fong, B. Vabcis, D. P. Cooper, F.

HONGKONG UNIVERSITY MATRICULA- The College Athletic Sporta were held at Happy Valley on the 1865 ION (PASSES)-1, Ernest Sahmet, April and were largely ditended. The, J. Binchang Lin: 8, J.-J. Baxto St. Joseph's College held its annual Committee of the College Associations 4, J. Corominas; &, E. V. de Souza prize distribution in the College hall deserve great credit, and our boat Chow Vick Sing of the new building last Saturday, thanks for their assistance in the the Hon. Mr. Pellock, K.C. pruni-ganization of our annual sports,

The College students took part in the ing over a large gathering of parents class contest for the shield present and friends of the students

ed by the Hongkong Chess Club for competition among the schools of the Colony.

The wunt of class-room accom

years. We had - but sight suitable from Shanghai. Dealers in New York Mention must be raade of a recita class rooms and we needed 15. This an d'Almeida. B. Aubouy, Law. have shown less confidence and supplies tion entitled The Tramp, Musician's substantial little building supplies S. A. Sepher, J. V. Cordeiro,

renco Jack. N. Braga, A. Hocedually, are coming from there somewhat freely. Home Sweet Honje" which was that long-felt want. Commenced in Millar and L. Xavier. The trade and continental demand has recited by Master A. M. Xavier September 1018, it was completed in lossened and consequently the price bas in the Voronez Conference which has fallen rather substantially. The Indian This piece was delivered in a man, October 1917, when 300 pupils werd The Hon. Mr. POLLOCK, in a few) transferred to the eight bright and well-chosen remarks, thanked the which reflecteti- great credit on those confortable class moms in the first Brothien ice the kind reception nc- responsible for the young students and second floors. This recreation conted Mfr. Pollock and himself. training in elecution. The Chorus hall which form the ground-door is

This was the first time he had ever Ye mariners of England and always available for assembling the

boys, and for sheltering them in hos presided grenja prije distribution ** The Wolf is on the Hill were well i

or wet weather.. Tu. Mr. Little who during his thirty years, residencia in rendered by the College choir and designed and supervised the build the Colony and it was with pleasure. were received with applauke as was ing, and to Mr. J. Chapátong for bis"

that he had accepted the invitation. also a duet and a recitation which assistance as the director of works. He congratulated the students on

A wireless message from Russia sava robust. It has doubtless been influenced and received with applause; /modation had, been falt for many "g, da Cruz, D. Urquhart, C. Hyrul

that a Congress of Cossacks from the Front was inaugurated at Kaminsky on -the 33rd inst, at which twenty-three regiments and five batteries were represented and also all the participate

been labouring for Cossacklom.

h

General hallin ordered the dis persal of the Congress and the arrest of ita organisers.

The Congress peapimonsly, passed a resolution of war on General Kaledin, relegating to itself all authority on the Don. They also seat out detachments for the purpose. of capturing Likhain and Zaverro and arrested eighteen superior officere.

The Cossacks 2.MA fired with enthusiasm. They and striving to end Kaledin, with the assistance of the my of the Workmen's and Peasants' Government, with the cbject of destroy. ing the bourgeoisie of Russia on the Don and leading to the victory of the great Revolution

THE CONGRESS OF SOVIETS.

SCOTSMAN ELECTED HONORARY PRESIDENT.

-

PETROGRAD, Jan. 27.

The Congress of Soviets has elected Glasgow man named Maclean as honor

a

ary President. The Congress of Peasants has been dissolved and its Executive arrested,

silver holding has been further reduced,

LONDON, Jan. 35. The silver market të quiet.

(Continued on Page 3.)

CIVIL WAR IN CHINA.

PRESIDENT LEAVES THE CAPITAL

PROFOSES TO DEAL WITH THE

SITUATION HIMSELF.

...["Chinese Mait" Servica.]

PERINO, Jan. 27.

followed it.

The Headmaster, Bro. AIMAR, Presented the following school report for the year:-

presence.

way..

The College Branch School in Kowloon for the convenience of the

I tender my bees thanks. The worki Las been dons in a very satisfactory their successes during the past year and expressed the hope that the coming year would be us successful. It was necessary, he said, that had work and good work should be done. expecially at the present moment

Bring

I have very great pleasure in wel-younger European children was open coming Mr. and Mrs. Pollock in our ed on the 5th September last, and

is attended by 65 young pupils. (midst this afternoon and beg: to

I wish I had nothing she to re-when competition was so keen and extend the same hearty welcome to The President left Foking. lust all here for honouring us with their cord. Unfortunately the unexpected employers on the look out for fully The school yes: under happened. On the 16th July last, equipped young men. The training night by special tmin at 8.30, review has been an evential one for the retaining wall which supported accompanied by a bodyguard of 1,500 the College, as the brief record of

eplay-ground collapsed, causing followed in school would make them soldiers with four machine-guns and events hereafter presented will show, the death of six persons and material better citizens and varful men in the also 200 boses of aramunition. The The number of scholars enrolled dur-page to our good neighbours. A Colony and would prepare then for Cubinet Ministers and the Forrigning the year was 554, and the aver-olid wall is being built according to the struggle in the battle of life. age attendance 510: 83 ore boarders. the plan and under the supervision

(Cheers) + Ministers, including Sir John Jordan, Mr. Ralphs inspected the College lust of Mr. F. R. J. Adams. Those im were at the station to

seu tix June, and reported the equipmentprovements and that sad accident: The National Anthem was President off.

satisfactory and the discipline very have entailed a very heavy expend- and the function brought to. On arrival at Tientsin the President good. He noted that the syllabus inadequate to cover. Necessity com-

ture which our resources are quits termination. and Tin Man Lit proceeded to the similar to that followed in previouspelled us to appeal to the generosity years, except that, as in Government Tuchur's Famen whilst the Preschools, algebra and geometry are no and charity of the parents of our The Brother Director gatefully sident's retinue, consisting of 150 longer taught in Classes 4 and 5. Pupils and the friends of the College acknowledges the following dona- A somi-official note denies the Austro-persons, remained on the train. The time saved is given to English have my appeal the par- tions: German assertions that a separate peace

euts have willingly consented to pay Yesterday afternoon the President subjects and arithmetic. with Ukraine is assured. It says that

$1 extra per mouth. The Gover* these are intended to appease the held a burried reception of the mam

ment has awarded a Buikling Grand of $8,000. I avail myself of this "In all classes written work was cecasion to record the magnificent examined and found to be very donation of $12,000 by the widow. good throughout. It was found and sons of the late Mr. Li Shek that weak points to which atten- Pang who was one of the students tion was drawn at the last inspec-of the College after its foundation in tion have been carefully attended 1875. On behalf of the College I to, with satisfactory results.”

bég Mrs. Li Shek Pang and her sons

SEPARATE PEACE WITH UKRAINE NOT ASSURED.

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PETROGRAD, Jan. 26.

Central Powers' proletariat, by a promise bers of the National Council, at cf a relief of the food shortage, and Waiyantung. declares that the masses of Ukraine will never-consent to such an agreement.

M. TROTZKY'S REMEDY FOR

SALVATION.

PETROGRAD, Jan. 25.

Speaking at the reception the President said: My departure south to Tientsin, Teinanfu and Nanking is most important for the M. Trotsky addressing the Pan- solution of the political problem and Russian Congress of the Soviets, said my return, within one week, will that the presence of foreign comrades bring with it the decision between symbolised a general revolt against the ancient capitalistic system of Europe Feace and war. Ay carmest expecta and America Universal auffrage wastion is that you will dispel party obsolete and a dictatorship by the feeling and arrange, as early as proletariat was the sole salvation.

RUMANIA AND RUSSIA,

TEMPORARY OCCUPATION OF RUSSIAN TERRITORY.

ODESSA, Jan. 27.

Four Ramanian Senators and officers

possible, for a formal Parliament in order that no excuse shall be given; to the South.

After his speech the President banded all his official seals to Worg Shi Cheu.

Speaking through the interpreta arrested bare on a charge of espionagetion of Luk Ching Chang to Sir John have been released at the instance of Jordan, the President said that zo the Allied Conrefs.

It is announced that the Rumaniau Government has been forced for self protection to temporarily occupy certain points in Russian territory. BUMANIAN TROOPS SURROUND] KISHINEFF.

Petrograd, Jan. 27.

It is reported that Ramanisa troops have surrounded Kishine and are fight ing heavily with Bolshevik troops.

FINNISH HOOLIGANS,

BRITISH PROTEST.

anxiety should be felt regarding the peace and order of Peking. Bein- forcements had already been sent to Yochow, Kingsha and Sheungian which had already been re-captured and Hupeh was therefore quite safe. Luk Wing Ting had already 60,000 to 70,000 soldiers but be would find difficult to remain in Human with Kwangtung in Lutz Chi Kwang's hands; therefore Luls Wing Ting's

position was unsafet

The Inspector's general report Las follows:-

is

Sir Ellis Kadoorie, K. $500 Collected by Mesars. Car-

Toll Bros.

.405

Woo Hay Tong, Esq.

250

Ng Sik Wing, Esq.

Wong Kwong Tin, Esq.

100

100.

Simon Tae Yat, Esg..

Mok Cho Chuen, Esq. Cliau Cbee, Esq.

100

100

L Pak Sheting, Esq.

100

100

The Sun Company

100

The Sincere Company ..

100

Gum Not Meing, Esq... Jos V. Chanatong, Esq. F. Martens, Eeq. "C. da Silva, Esq. A Friend

100

100

100

100

100

50

50

50

Mok Wing U, Esq.

British American Tobacco

Company N. Mahomedally, Esq.

1 frd that, as in previous to accept my heartfelt thanks. Ao Wing Tsun, Esc year, all exercise books are regu-memorial tablet will be erected com- larly corrected by the Musters and memorating their generosity, and this then inspected by the Director or hall will be known as Li Shek Pang Sub-Director. Test examinations Hall. A gold medal will also be are held at intervals throughout awarded yearly to the first boy in the year.

classical Chinese at the Matriculation In Class 8A there is again an Examination. To the other benefac- improvement in discipline, and also tors I extend my sincere thanks. in the work of the class generally. The names of all those who have This class is, I consider, one of given over $100 will be engraven on special difficulty, and the Brother marble tablets in remembrance of who has taught the class for some their charity. We did not expect to 15 years deserves every praise. have to meet, an extraordinary ex Special mention must be made of perditure of over $10,000 in lees that the Drawing in many of the classes a year; hence, notwithstanding the where it & encouraged by the liberaF gifts we have already received. Masters. In Class 4A the Crayon we shall have to continue to knocks Drawing is very good, and in Class at the door of our land friends and 4B Drawing is particularly well of the well-wishers of the College to taught, an intelligent methods. Ir pay off the debts incurred. Reading and Conversation constant It now retains for me to thank Since first that loud, vainglorious boast efforts are required to be devoted to pronunciation which, though good, is, in many cases capable of im

provement."

WAITING THE FALL.

Before the leaves fail!'!

Kaiser's word,

'Twas the

Yet for the third time autumn sheds her

stero

was heard,

Nor la thero yet an ending to the war.

men who should have marched triumphant home, Bearing their spoils, stand desperate, & And mighty legions far across the foam

Arm and prepare to meet them in the The end is certain; yet no man may tell ten When victory shall rest upon our flag. Nothing shall save him from his self-made

your Honour for presiding over this function, and Mrs. Pollock for pre seating the prizes. To our genemus The benefactors and donors of prizes I culation and three the Senior Local gratitude.

Six candidates passed the Matri-beg to offer the expression of my Examination of the University of Hongkong; 21 passed the Junior Below we give a list of prizes ob- Mrs. Pollock distributed the prizes. Local, making a total of 33. Noel Braga obtained distraction in Eng-tained by the students of the prin fish, E. Aubony and R. Vabois in cipal classes... ||- drawing. The percentage of preses was 50 in the Matriculation and. Yesterday, Chang Wei Chi and Senior Examination, and 85 in the Tsaq Kun telegraphed requesting the tered for the Preliminary Oxford

"Junior. Thirty-one candidates en The Senate has sent an ultimatum President not to leave Peking. To, Local; the resulta are not yet known. to the Russian Government to cesse Kun stated that there was no neces- I believe the public, examinations supplying arms to Finnish Hooligans

HELSINGFORS, Jan. 26. The British Consul has protested to the Senate against acts of violence and robberies against British subjects

in Finland

The Presidest concluded his speech by saying that he felt an early peace was possible.

who are committing excesses Assisted sity for the President personally have their value. Although the re- by Russian sokliory. Otherwise, a state leading troops. If the President sults of the Matriculation and Senior Tocal are on the whole satisfactory,

THE FRICTION BETWEEN AUSTRIA AND GERMANY,

GERMANY DISPLEASED WITH

AUSTRIAN PRESS.

JUNIOR CLASS. General Proficiency and Distinction in English: N. Braga (Brother Peter's Memorial Scholarship). General Proficiency-L. Xavier

(Belilice Scholarship). Beligious Knowledge:1st, E.

Anbouy 2nd, W. Michael. Mathematics 1st, J. Xavier;

2nd, Chow Fong History: 1st, W. Michael, 2nd,

K-Eran

Geogrphy1st, J Xavier 2nd,

Arithmetic-1st, S. H Sepber;

2nd, Chow Fong

Drawing:-1st, E Aubouy

tinction) 2nd, J. Xavier. French E. Aubout Chinese-Chow Fongs

of war will be proclaimed Immediately issued a mandate declaring war I shall not be satisfied unless our within three hours. Teao Kun would Senior candidates do much better this proceed, otherwise he would be will year and attain a record of over 90

ng to submit to Court Martial. per cent as in 1915 and 1816

The danger from public examma-W Michael The President replied that is

tions is when people come to think decision was final and that he would the success or not of a school can be talk to Tsao Kun at Tientsin. measured by merely counting the LONDON, Jan. 27. Varions Incidents of the last few The President has sent a circular number of boys who pass them: An examination can only partially test weeks have added to the fuel of the telegram, to the provinces stating the work of a school. The training long-standing friction between Germany briefly that he is proceeding to the of a boy is 's three old task be must and Austria The free Austrian com South on a tour of inspection.» be given, the opportunity of training -ments on German affairs, the promiser

given by Count Czernia to the Socialists An interview given out by persons his intelligence by hard study, his and the generally concilitery tone of associated with the President ztates physical powers by regular exercise Court Czernin's speech of yesterday has that the President at the longest will character by strict discipline at home and hard play, and above all his displeased those. German governing circles which command the newspapers, be away from the Capital three weeks and in school. Sur ch connayuently German Press comment by which time he expects peace will The boys have shown themselves has been singularly sharp and disagree be concluded. Otherwise the Pré- to be sportsmen and to be t sports- Lable. On the other hand Austria's aident will biznzelf lead troops to

anxiety for peace in unquestionable. Austrian Liberal Socialist opinión, which Wuchang. In that event the date

13 powerful, Tesents the arrogant tous his return to the Capital is uncertain

and uncompromising attitude of Ger

many, which makes negotiation impossi ble and only strengthens the determins

tion of the Allies to prosecute the ward

MEETINGS PROHIBITED IN

STUTTGYLETA

NOW!

AMSTERDAM, Jan 27.

In consecuence of disturbances at the

gs of the Fatherland Party, the

STRAIGHT AS IT.

future careers, by imparting to them good feeling endurance and dis cipline. The College bed o most successful athletic senson. In the Hongkong bebooks Football League the College, performed the creditable feat of capturing both Junip

man is a fine qualification for them

THERE is no use of our besting Senior premierships. The Hon Mr. around the hush. We might-Claud Severn in handing the shield well out with it first as last. We want

you to try Chamberlain's Cough. Bemedy to the the next time you have a cough or cold, said There is no reason so far too can way you should not do so. This paration by. Its remark

gained a warid: wide?

Commander of the Wurtemberg Army people everywhere,

rhe bus prohibited public meetings in hidest termes the Stuttgart district war

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GALLANTRY OF TANK CREWE

Mr. Philip Gibbs, the Daily Chrom clan sorrespondent in describing the valuable work of the tanks, not only wher

$2, $1 & 50 CENTS.

ENGAGED COUFLES AS REG

SUFFERERS.

A contributor to the Fall Mail Cathe

e pierced the Hindenburg line, but writ tering the later defents against the Ger- I have heard of several cases of youngs Brest-Litovsk, the acone of the enemy arian counter sttacks, quotes remarkable women in deep distress because they al

Shanghai,Bingapore, and I peace negotiations with Bracia, las examples of the endurance, and gallantry refused passports to go to HongoDE

- to be married. Thế purpose strongly fortified town of Busa's, in the ct, tank Greys, One tank remained in Government of Grodno, situated at the actio, sarrounded by bostile troops add each case is in one, or uzber of junction of the river Mukhovets with the guns, for 6 hours. Another was 100 Colonies or India. He is not Bug, and at the intersectum al railways yards ahead of the infantry, and reached come home, and the lady from Waran,Kief Moscow and Fast the German trenches, where it remained cremes passpark to be out

Hitinnte "power in. this: Beligious Knowledge:1st, Chow Proris. The poptilation in 1901 was for an hour and a half, lashed by machine I understand with the Cole

Yick Sing (Bishop D. Pozzoni's $8,000, of whom more than/half were gun fire. Finally a German shall directly but purpose of murhete Prize) 2nd, J. Corominaa. Jos Is contine Jewish synagogue, hit the tank, rendering it hors de combat much to be encouraged English Cotoninas (Senior which was regarded in the 1st century The crew then dismounted their Lewis of the stare of the Emp which warrant the issue / Bellios Scholarship as the first in Europe, and is the sea gure and opened fire on the enemy, who see, among the special English Literature: EV de of an Armenian and Greek Watbolic still held lesquieres. Nevertheless I hope that come Bouzh (Si N, H. Mody Gold Bishop. The town had an extensive trade. Other tants canke up under the Are of may be done for these sensat Medal)

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