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theplay than's vague idea that in pressing need of mors. housing secam, scheme in its broad outlines may appear of patients bot of nurses under » ther Now that the war is coming to an concerned a murder mystery who/modation, but with some of the most cient confulence in the wisdom and stacks upon merchant, unarmed civilian

end we learn from a Peking talegram to-day that the Senxta held a session Yesterday, which waz attended by 104 members who unanimously passed Bill confirming the declaration of war against Germany!

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BONGLONG, FIDA, Nov. 8, 1818.

THE HOUSING PROBLEM.

German tongue, Till pave for the Commission? waz should not to justify her pressace in lose sight of the fact that it would

those tiny corpaeɔ now, forNTER 60-5 seriously militate against the SLE OF

tombeel in the from com the as my rate, comafferably, retard. pro

Luntama. For this generation ther work Kasturiko Pomper (Continued, from Page 3. fgrem" of the development of the ides

towards its fruition, if we do not secure Now, Gentlemen, that spirit has beco

drips with blood*** Mr. J. P. BRAGA My ex the saxistance and the good-will of the so breathed into the very for claiming the attention of this meet Government from its very inception, people as it has been axplained they

of the When it was first announced that a ing on a subject of such vital importance At the same time must see to it that it is part and parcelared tha play bearing auch a title as "Tha Barton to the community is that I have been leasing of land and make provision for for many years to come it will not be re- that the Government facilitate the tonal stifade of mind modal say that Tha. Officer Administering the Mystery had been selected by the an ardent student of the Housing Pro-bulding grants for such indispensable, words were true over eighteen months. dicated (Applause) Gentlemen, these Government has received a telegram Hongkong Amateur Dramatic Club, for blem for quite a number of years and to any European settlement agos and cancer carer eighteen month from Sir Henry May, to the effect that performance as part of the "Our Day kayo devoted to the subject 'great deal ike schools, shapels, private hospitals, as the sinking of the Zusitania, with

and markets and other convenient their acquiesconce in the annihilation the condition of Miss Diona May has affort to raise funds for the Red Cross of time and thought. I have had com pablo mocesories; and, lastly, bus by practically ball the Armenian nation improved and that the has been die organisation, there were many in the frences and discussions, not only with no masne least, the laying out and the defiance of every known, in of charged from Hospital

those most sarienly affected by the maintanance of a public park. The civilised warfare, by her attacks upes Colony with no more knowledge of

hoepical ships, the destruction not only somewhat ambitious, but I have sacred Red Cross, and, by her continued wondered at the selection of such

highly placed gentleman in the mer foresight of those into whose bands the ships, and even Siring upon play st a time when the public mind cantile community by whom my views destiny of the Colony and the tide of boats which we trying the wor meku relief from the oppression induced and sympathetically received. This is will be earnestly and exhaustively con- which I will not wear you with; will and suggestions have been courteously city that the question now taken up coupled with hundred other things

this port are conded to believe Impli-peners and crew in safety-these by the daily news of battle, murder and neither the time nor place for me to sidered with a view to a comprehensive to come a bye-word sour the divilisat make the name of Germany for & centory andder death on the greatest scale in submit any definite concrete proposal in scheme being drawn up and carried out nations of the world. (Applanas F history But the advance notices of the shape of a cut and dried scheme for is no more than what present conditions every part of the known world sod with as little delay as possible This relations of her intrigue and putting fix the play published in the Pros removed submission to Government. I follow in the Colony demand, and no less than which particularly have been revealed The Report on the trade of Canton all misapprehensions and it was satisfac- the last speaker with a view to stating duty we owe to the generations com- since America cama into the war, with for the year 1917 by the Commissioner tory to use a crowded house at the Best briefly that a feasible scheme for the ing after us and which we are now extraordinary secret service systeer of Customs, mentions that the arrivals performance of the play, and to know provision of more housing accommods beg to second the motion requesting every part where a German consul of alled upon to faithfully discharge have proclaimed to the world that in which has been evolved since the war, that an equally good house in assured tien in Kowloon-if not on the island the Government to appoint a Conte-German ambusador or any other Gerovan valued H.K. Tis. 335,400, and that no tomorrow night when the play is to be of Hongkong itself is not beyoud the son of Enquiry opium was imported after April. It mpcated.

offici, las is allowed to remain, that em- Mr. DOWBIGGIN: Mr. Chairman and bassy or that consulate has fiesa thecentre pals of practical politics. We are called Gentlemen, In rising to speak on this of conspiracy to disturb the pace goes on to say: "In spite of this

There is no mistaking the purpous of together to consider the expediency of motion I wish for a moment to draw is for this rason, tot, becase, we may comparatively small importation, pre: this very clever play: it is to amaze making the Government to appoint your attention to the national probiont the German zion is a people nos

of the world around her. (Applause pared opium can be obtained clander and in this "the author and those who Problem in all its aspects. If this The great wastage of human life, caused when I did in order to remind you thas

Commission to sagnire into the Housing that is bound up with our local problem to be fruster), tinaly in Canton as well as in the Interpret his play are eminently Association should be fortanate enough by this war raises the question of it is not only the railitary ridds: people quoted Printschier interior, it being freely smuggled from successful.

to secure the appointment of such a A LARGE public meeting convened by both Hongkong and Macad

Commission then I would ask that the replacement by the beat and under the but the spirit of the people itself Mich the Constitutional Reform Associa-muggling proves very lucrative to the foundation of a play which travesties submit, in its official common to take up the responsibilities of married being so admitted, we say that they are

Amurder mystery" is made the committee of this Association should beat conditions. Many young men in applauds and openly glories in the so

variona occupations are ready enough throughout this war, by Germany, That thing which has been carried on tion last night passed unanimously & caful opium runner.

The unsettled what is termed "the science of pachyocation to the Government, a recom-life but are prevented by, the prospects people who are unclear and, to far Se resolution asking the Government political situation bas contributed metry, and the "pyschis" chartslan mendation that the one repe of very high house rent and cost of axit be economically possible, we will nos to appoint a Commission to inquire materially to impair and nullify the whose services are requisitioned to solve most seriously affected should be living, or the alternative of hotel and associate with them. (Applause). I am

sentative of each of the communities into the Bousing Problem and Tran-toplum campaign, whose mesenres the mystery is chiefly, responsible for appointed members of the Commis-boarding house life which ears oundings not so great fool as to stand her ar a business man and say that after the family in conditions which are far from any business relationship with Germany Mr. W. Sinclair, of whose exceptional vious. It does not require many words ideal or hygienic for young life. This in the very nature of things it must

suficiently ob its as an actor the Colony has had from me to commend it to you for national problem of sustaining the race be so, but I'do contend this we will not adoption. Sufice is to say, the Portree best conditions is occupying very give them open house. So far as lies many memorable proofs, gave an

guere, and the other middle-class Earious attention in England and I would in aur power we will watch their every exquisite, interpretation of the

opean communities living in our midat, you and the local Government to action because we distrust them,-(Ap adding character in the play. It are those who have been most seriously early steps to consider and assist plans and they have earned that the therein. The Straits Times of October world over and they have gut to live it t down and if I mistake not, it will take rise in house rents in Hongkong.

Servants' salarice, says We consider attitude of suspicion which" aid it ranks not least of Mr. Sinclair's sideration of this subject personal or in its employment men of over 27 years lieve it can be carried out without

their THE LONDON SALVAGE A SECCIATION familiar in the Colony for many year period of well over 28 years, and prior had been's resident of Shanghai for a

many histrionic triumphs on the local perience and practical knowledge and a of age who are not receiving salaries

hecat

ause we feel this and because I be past, and some of the schemes"men-

thorough acquaintance with local can aufficient to enable them to been contended that it will drive trade to tioned in the apesches at yesterday's resident of Hongkong. She had been to her sojourn there was a well-known

daroage to ditions and environment which may be

the Celooy-although it bas Other characters in evidence helpful in the deliberations of the Com-port a wile and family. It is the duty Canton, Sestow and elsewhere, which 1. meeting notably such a scheme asailing for several months and her death throughout the play are Mr. and mission. All we need is practical player to consider what are the costs of possibilities of this place are so great of the Government or any other en- for one, do not fear; because the natural be found in the newspaper files Daily News; nevertheless it came as These parts are taken by Captain institutions as the Baaks and the age assumption that at the age of 27 harm: Hongkong for many years, to

ment with the indispensable co-operation man who is on trial for the murder of the Boards of Directors of such ployee belongs and to pay secordingly, we must do we have cothing to fee sore blow to her two daughters, both

That calculator should be made on the

from: any development which Germans well known that the Government of whom are resident in Shanghai and E. Murray aid Mr. W. Manning, and wealthy corporations in Hongkopma," if worth keeping at all, should become, especially if the great facilities may do in the future, that is going to has given much consideration to the were chief mourners at the funeral of the whole very anscessfully, though as may be devised for the amelioration paid enough to marry upee, and the upon which they relied and which were problem in the last ten years, and The coffin, at it lay in the mortuary can called for in many of the passages class population. I'de act despair of as the necosary expenses of a Bachelarill be, and more especially if they have per little mere omotion and lass restraint of the dwelling conditions of our middle the Fast are just about 3 times as much Banks are withdrawn, as I trust they Decastary expenses of a married man in afforded them in the part by British

unofficial enterprises are lying in of beautiful wreath-testimony of the

to pay the price of their crimes in the considering all other possible localities, the official pigeon holes. Mr. esteem in which the deceased lady was

tragic incident of the play. Staadiah Kowloon appears to present all the all present this article which is reprinted violated, from Belafam downwards. I in this morning's longkang Daily Press say for many years to enre aconomically “A. TACK & CO., development of Lantao istand as a bad known" her well and knew how the murder and his anger leads him soment with ample room for fature detail of what was done in Singapore compete with I

ALABASTER's idea of the agricultural held by many friends in Shanghai who dreams that his wife is responsible for conditions required for a new settle

and which gives a good deal more he will not be in a position to seri development Besides, Kowloon be and bears do the subject of this sxeering bath upon and therefo

to seriously 26, Des Voeux Road Central. means of reducing over-crowding in bravely and patioally she had borne strangle her. The dream is enacted on the advantage of presenting no insur(Applause Veck my will be told over and over ärAID KU I grounds –and you [the city strikes us as a new idea,ffering during the latter part of her and the audience is as much relieved is be taken in hand almost as 2000 att motion I should like to emphasise the through this war and suficred, as almost

the stage, but swiftly the scene changes mountable difficulties for say scheme to

The CHAIRMAN: In putting this if any can or woman who has lived mast drop sentimental considerations as and it is possible that a Commission

the distraught husband to know that it sanction of the authorities concerned fact that we are proposing this motion every individual nation and member of

practicability can be demonstrated and of luquiry would succeed in getting further useful ideas. Bat what is

was only a dream, which the physio" obtained. We hope to see in the now at mating as it seems to be the the nation has done, could drop or forger OVERLAND

charlatan ister turns to account much district lying between the prolongation all the difficulties that are inseparably forget sentiment and even if that is

easiest and wisest method of discussing sentimental considerations-wo needed from the Commission, we consider, is not merely evidence. Officers of the ship, the Band of H.M.S. to the evident discomfture of Standiasettlementsuch as should provide ina large reach the best solution of them, and it embraces both the return of the Germans:

By kind permission of the Captain and to the amusement of the audience but of Coronation and Tape Bondes modes bound up with this prokem and to and I submit ws estires, forget-econo measure the needs of the middle-class the Government is unable to accede to as a whole and more especially the Ger mitally the resolution is sound. It CHINA MAIL but a concrete scheme which, if gramme on the lawn of the Cimb on the Mr. H. S. Northcote and Mr. E. M. resident population of Hongkong or our request or will not we are prepared mass, whom you and is tarded for many

will play the following pro Saturday, 9th instant: occasion of the opening ceremony on Wabb as Sir Everard and Lady Marshal should the Government be too exacting to pat concrete proposal before them weary months in Kowloon as intersed THE WEEKLY EDITION OF THE thereapon be taken in band. With March"Old Comrades" Tlore which they make the most of upset price and the recurring one of the Dave to see them entried through

Aava diverting parts in the play when it approaches the question of the ind to as the utmost endeavour tralia and by Australia's favour we have

prisoners

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WRECKED on Boat Rocks, Lamoet sit questions in connection with there not being carried out in a thorough the comedy which dominates the play ion. The advantage of this rare conducive to the upbringing of awe in over it will be impossible to have

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A large number of friends at go forward with the backing of an organised body tended the funeral last week

of rate-payers our expectations from Babbling Well Cemetery, Shanghai, of the passing of this resolution would Mr. May Elizabeth Morrison, whose

commendation is

We

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(Loud applause.).

The motion was then put to the meat 18 and carried arnafmously, amidst prolonged applause.

THE GERMAN EXCLUSION

QUESTION

ers of war. We sent them to Aus- kept them there and have continued to pay for them over since, and I pat it to voice in this meeting, there is a danger yon, unless you speak with no

uncertain

purpose

3 Cornet Bolo When you come

the whole subject with benevolent ons who has been greatly impressed by toleration. I pietara in my mind's of home dear?!....... Valsedmiles then Kisses Ancliffe much, annoyed at the flippantly dis with minimum half-acra alotments on 8quire the paychie gifts of Beverley, and who the growth of a rural district dotted

that from some slip which might occur Selection Soma March-Washington Greys

from officials in To don who little under dainful way in which her happy go which single, semi-detached and farmace

stand the situation, they may beretars ed to Hongkong in British bost which Qrafulla lucky and prosperus looking husband houses of not more than two stories in

Me HOLTOAK said: Gentlemen, we now

has been requisitioned for the height, and bungalows will rise up, all pass on to the second resolution, which not be returned to Hongkong but s treats her stories of Bevarley's psychic provided with a small garden or open deals with the return of the Germans to patriated to their own country which is

and therefore

they shoul powers. It happens one day that the space in front of each. I fancy Isce Hongkong (4 voico: No We have the only fit place for the Applause.) "paychio, is challenged to convince Bir contentment, spread ovár, the conaten reached ếch a stage in this war, Ver Lest they slip also into Shanghai Ib

BRAND "ance of their prospective owners' who teased, that we can now more, seriously embodied Cinna is the resolution, and s Everard by telling him the associations with each monthly instalment, sees than ever before count on a conclusive That under the pressure of the Alfer T of certain little mementos of relatives ahead the absolute ownship of his and complete victory and demand that inoks as though China is about to inter and friends that he was accustomed to own dwelling instead of as at present be enforced (Hear, heat) speak them in Chids, at the very close of the - WEST OF CAFFY, and the scene in which being worried and harassed by the fear now for the Colony of Hongkong, which propose is "that it is the opinion of this, war: The resolution, which I have to Lady Everard, by gestures behind the service of notice of increased rental it is's voice which has right also to bosoners deported from this Colony to Aus that the morrow might bring the is a small voice in a great decision, but many years if it has to wait opon attend it. Opco duripe ho did not back of yeah the atonished or future growth of greater civic pride pisinge). Over is months ago we passed at by bonitat the conclusion of wars

ranks (except Staff) husband, assists Beverley for the month, I the considered

the interned German pri meeting that final settlement. (Aptralis abould, maner and addromes with any commanica new projects which may be the cutepection will attend on Monday, Nov. Everard of his occult powers, bringing The age of fossilised theories is Want the Vermans back in Hongkong Germany, and this meeting, hornby

Monday, November 4th, for tica sukissed to the Editor, not necessarily

the resident population of the Colony,

a resolation at the crowded meeting Chins, but should be repatriated tor the thestre foepablication „but as evidence of good come of the appointment of a fember 11th, at 5.30 p.m. Bine uniform, with this delusion of her husband rapidly going by the board and for we could help is at may price applause) German un biect Thall be allowed to reside.

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