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LOCAL AND GENERAL.

THE CHINA MAIL.

To-day's dollar is worth 3 3 3/ïld.

Today's rattrut'ommunicable dis para shows onelatai Chiuses case of ente sie. Yesterday's slink

A row shipping concern called the Teikoku Kaiun Kaboshiki Kaisha has been established at Kabe with a capital

[of Y,500,000.

Up to January, five steamers of the China Navigation Co. had arrived

at Hongkong which had been released from Government control in the Persian Gulf and Mediterranean.

...News was received in Rangoon ef the death at Brighton on Ocember 13 of Mr. Stenley H. Hall, late of the Char- tored Bank of India Australia and China, who was recently stationed in Hangoon.

SPECIAL CABLES.

(From Our Own Correspondent.).

CHINESE WASTE OPIUM.

PROCEEDINGS AT SHANGHAI.

HONGKONG DEFENCE CORPS,

Administrativa Ordan by Major B. A. Morgan, Adzministrative Commandant.

STRENGTIN

No, G87 Pte. J. EL. Stewart, Company is permitted to tonig, SRANGAT Juary 17.easing the Colony, to date from day of departure.. One hundred oberts of the opiums

No. 167. Spr. F. J. Fercita. Eng. Coy sought by the Chinese Goverment is peruited to resign, on leaving the were burned to-day, under the super- Colony, to date frein day of divpartare.

No. 20 Pte. E. A. Ram' is permitted vision of Dr. Wu Lien Teh.

An International Anti-pium Asso resign under Section (2) of the Mill e'ntion was formed to-night, with Service Ordinance, 1987, dat Ivah Chpa as chairman,

CRICKET LEAGUE

MEETING.

At the Hongkong Cricket Club pavilion last evening, a meeting of It is officially reported that, if it be the "Hongkong Cricket League was proved that the German raider Wolfheid to discose certain protests by cid operate from a base in Netherlands various Chibs in the league. Ar Territorial waters in the Dutch East F. W. Cary pre-ided while all the Indies, & strong protest will be made to Chabe in the league were represented by one member, excepting the the German Government.

R.C.U. which had three representa tires

The master attendant at Singapore reports that a telegram has been re- ceived from the Principal Post Officer, Rangoon, that he had received informs tion from the Fortificer, Akyab, that two islands appeared about six and eight miles NNW. Peacon I-linds, roughly 25 feet bigh and 40 feet long.

The first business to be considered was a protest by the Manchester Regiment elaining a win against the R. E. in a teh in which the latter only fielded fire men. Cap. Wahl, He R.E. representative, did not rare any objection and the points were conceded to the infantryinen.

A protest from Mr. E. J. Edwards, gard to the extension of time the R.G.A. and the

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 1919.

THE OBSTRUCTION CHINA'S FOREIGN TRADE.

NUISANCE.

An examination of China's foreign Og now & S. P. is, energetio trade during the past decade bringe Undar bia rógino we shall evidently

see a great many of our narrow many facts to light, and proves

a fair way ta being amongst other things, thah, such com- trests in cleared of the obstruction huisance.. In

fact, stops have been, taker, as a result merce is hardy if a rapid growth, able of which, that most insanitary and to adapt itself to very uncompromising amelly of streets--Upper Lascar How circumstances. now presents a może tolerable aspect. The Chinese market is being supplied It appeared that following the warning mainly by Great Britain, including sent to the denizens of this stroot, to Hongkong, India, and Canada, the which no attention was given, the former representing, of course, a certain Folice went there and rounded up proporation of imports originating from twenty seven of them. They were various other countries but not classified, brought befors Mr. O. & D. Melbourne Japan, the United States The Imports yesterday, the Hon. C. S. P. appears from Great Britain and Ber Possessions No. 829 Pte. È. A. Beaumont and Noing in person, to prosecute. He stated have remained consistently predominant 0 Pre F. Lima re transferred from that the shop-keepers not finding in Chinese trade.

Aompany to the Engineer Company, enough room in their shops had built counters out into the street for-their dated 18.1.10%

15.1.10

TRANSFERS.

LEAVE,

In trading with America, China has

No. 63 Pte. H. J. Birbeck is then wares The result was that it was increased her imports 40 per cent, in ferren from Company to the En-quito impassable, and steps had to be ten years (from 395,000,000 tsals in taken to remove the nuisance once and 1908 to 549,000,000 taala in 1917), gineer Company, dated 18.1.19.

for all, which were in accordance with while the exports have increased 70 per the request of the Sanitary Authorities. cent. (from 276,000,000 taels in 1903 to Tent. B. Sutherland is granted one The reason why the Police had not 403,000,000 tals in 1917). The un year's leave, from 20th January, 2018.

hitherto moved about this matter was favourable balance of trade has decreased, Corp. F. A. Perry, Cay is that there was a shortage of constables from 119,000,000 tela in 1908 to granted eight months leave, from 15.2.19.This morning the street was found to be 36,000,000 in 1917.

Pte. E. J. Viton,. "D" Toy is cleared, but there' wars still encroach The remarkable growth of Japaness ments on the footpath. Owing to the trade is merely an evidence of the granted six months leave, from 13.10.

Pte. J. H. Kemp, "B" Coy, is grant-close proximity of the Chint New energy sad patience which have charge- Year, no measures would be taken with terised the activities of Japan evers ed ten months' teave, from 7.8-10.

Pte. G. Blair, "A" Coy, is granted regard to these encroachments, so as to where. The greatest factors contribut enable the offenders to dispose of their ing towards Japanese success in this two months leave, from 18.1.10.

Pte. D. Jade, "B" Coy, is granted wares. In saking for a nominal fine, market, however, have been control of of market to in six months extension leave, front 3.1.19. it would be on the undertaking that abipping, proximity

there would be no repetition of this factory, thorough organisation Orders for Artillery Company by Major offence, and also that the encroachments marketing with branches in practically on the footpaths must cease with the every trade centre, and Government aid. coming of the new year.

In considering China's foreign trade, Mr. H. Woo, who appeared for however, many apceial factors to be the defendants gave this undertaking on taken into account. In a recent report babalf of his clients. He said they by the American Bureau of Foreign and were under the impression that they Domestic Commerce these factors are were committing no offence, as the briefly stated to be the prices of foreign practice of exposing wares in that street articles, internal dissensions and floods. bad been going on for a number of years.The value of silver has increased in A fine of $t was imposed on each Ching more than 35 per cent. in ten of the offenders.

J. H. W. Armstrong, `V.D.

PARADES AT BELCHTERS BATTERY:

Monday, 20th Jan.-5.15 pm. Lett Half Cay Full drill

Tuesday, Jan.-7.30 am. Fight Hait Coy. New Layers Class only.

Friday, 24th Jan.-7.80 3.m. Right Half Coy. Full drill. 5.13 p.m. ` Lelt Hall Coy, New Layers' Clazo suly,

It is reported that the Japanese Department of Communications has dein cided to requisition vessel for the reignited to tare of Japanese troops to Japan for RC by the Navy and the Univer Pity by which the fornier Clubs Camchilisation. It is belived that oneet red wins was then discussed and. vessel will be taken from the Nippon it was decided, on the proposition of Yasen Kaisha and the Ouka 'Shoson Mr. C. Sara, seconded by Capt. Kaisha

Wahl, that Bale 13, fixing certain Ordars for Engineer Company, by Captain

W. Russell. times to which play shall be con- thoed, be strictly adhered to, and the matches in question be, declared drawn. By this decision the R.G.A.

A practice shoot will be held at King's and the C.R.C. each lose two points Park on Sunday, January 19th, at 3.30 which they had gained.

The Asiatic Petroleum Company's four-masted' barque Jonian Mill is pro- reeding to Hongkong to be converted into sa auxiliary ship by the installs tion of two internal combustion engines. A similar vessel has just been completed to the company's order on the slipways of the Taikos Dockyard.

Lady Golfers are reminded that the General Meeting of the Ladies Sectica of the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club will be held at the Helena May Institute on Saturday January 18th at 1. a.. The time allowed for the play off of the rousde for the Railway Cup is extended

a.un.

PRACTICE SHOOT.

A TIGER SHOOTING.

the

years, practically the whole of the increase having taken place since 1915.

In normal times the rise of silver would be expected to stimulate imports and depress exports, but in the past two" years the chief effect of the rise in exchange has been the tightening of tho monay market, stripping the Chinese The story of an interesting tiger silver markets of currency. Moreover, A protest from Mr. 1. J. Bluck: All N.C.05. and men who have had "shoot," in which two rubber estate the Chinese emigrants abroad, upon World." It appears Mr. B. their relatives at home depend, have burn, us Acting Captain of the Kow-recent instruction in T.E.T." will attent managers took part is told by the hose remittances a large number of kor C. claiming a win against and also sheh ethers as have been hail Dodgson, manager of Bornam Estate, been loath to send money have Crigengewer on the ground that in fed. Dress, drl order. Ammunition will one of his sows taken from his great a loss in exchange, and have the match played, a fortnight age the be provided on the range.

of hate-produced piggery by what be thought was a likewise refrained from ordering their As many Officers as possible are re-e

leopard. Calling in the cooperation of usual quantitie

in this

WAY Ctuigengower teu were not ready to

Mr. R. A McLeod, of the Lower Perak articles, and start at 2.13.p... was next, beforequested to attend. the meeting. Atr. Blackburn ex-

The following N.C.Os. will attend Rubber Estates, Mr. Dodgson resolved rise in silver has also acted adversely plained, thus Kowloon did not want markers and lastructors S. Fit to investigate the identity of his upon the purchasing power of the pec the fonts int had mopted the atti-Gham, Sayt, Events, Day, Shenton, midnight visitor. The two gentlemen ple in China. As we have frequently Lude they, but as a protest against Brewer, Kynoch, and Corp. Eldridge. had small platform built 15 feet high pointed out, the courtantly decreasing thebatnicking" which had taken

in a tree over the "kill," and at night tonnage available for any other than

Great War we used

hear

place when Cruigengower wete bat-Orders for Infantry Battalion by Major sat up to await eventualities. The war trade and the resulting increase in watchers had not taken up their posi fruight rates has caused China to look The Direts of the Eangn ra Rub

tions more than about 20 minutes when to its own resources for raw materiale complaints from those quarters about

Sr. G. Thompson, of Cruigen

large tiger appeared over the carcase and to sources close to home for manu Continued high CASSIDY RODGER-On the 15th

of the pig. The sportsmen Bredfactured articles. January, at the Union Church, the tail wagging the dog. The small- ber Co., Ltd., intent to propose a divi-

crested the disturbance were not Hongkong

The Infantry Battalionul parede simultaneously. Mr. Dodgson's shot prices of foreign articles which the PHILLT STANLET est of them, when it comes to talk of dend for the year ending October 31, 50er, said that some of those who CASSIDY of the Hongkong & big and little, would be willing to 1918 at the rate of it per cent per members of the Club at all. Upon Sunday, 2th January, for Battalion Field broke the tiger's near shoulder, whilst Chinese were sccustomed to import annum, and after paying direct ora lees his assurance that there should be. Firing and Quarterly Judging Distance Mr. McLexi's bullet took the brute have in a great many instances force 1 Shanghai Back to MARGARET

ALEXANDER RODGER of for Australia, does it not boust of the reserve funda, to carty forward to Blackburn withdrew the protest, and tag Section will parade.us Infantry. Mrs.

being bigger than the United States? next year Tee. 13,598 odd.

the matter dropped. Hongkong & Kim, Scotland.

A propoal from Mr. Blackburn Ah! says the prompt debater, bat not in population, which is the thing The Collections at the Thanksgiving that the League matches played up The China Mail that counts. This argument is prompt. Service at St. John's Cathedral in Sunday to the presunt should be wiped out. 5th instant for Baiah Wunded and and the League recommenced, with lysquelshed, so far as the Empire Disabled" amounted to 85 5,60, whi h euch Club to play one match against is concerned, by mentioning India bas been paid to the Hec. Treasurer every other, mistrict accordance with Africa and Canada alone, after the of the War Charities Cinemitted for trins the rules, found no seconder. Before the meeting closed, however, it was

MARRIAGE....

to

one week.

་་

H. A. Morgan.

FIELD DAY.'

Jonsstas daughter of Mr. Bod argue with the Mother Country. A estate add staff bonus, (and increasing no repetition of the occurrence-Mr-test. The Mounted Section and Signul behind the shoulder, going through the the Chines to substitute a home product

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, JAN. 18, 1819.

THE DOMINIONS.

entrails. The wounded tiger spied the for an imported one. Thus, the in- creased use of vegetable oil as a fuel oil The Machine Gun Cos, Will parade two men on the platform, and made a with two guns.

desperate spring at them, almost reach to replace kerosene. Yet, where such Time of parade.---8,10 air.

ing the "machon," or platform. The subatitation is impossible, as in the case Place Outside Kowloon Railway tiger, in one of its leaps rose to within of cotton goods, despite enormous in- Station,

a foot or two of Mr. Dodgson's legs, crenses in the price of such goods, the Local disturbancer" and foods have Dress.-Field Service order with great when Mr. McLeod managed to gat Chingan demand has remained consistent.

Water another hot into the beast's other coats. Helmets to be worn.

shoulder, and it dropped to earth, still also prejudiced trade and destroyed botties Alled. Food in haversacks.

Ammunton.~20 rounds per nien and raging. By this time, however, it was weath. The steady increase in China's The animal proved to be a fine male, in markets for her raw materials, and bas perfect condition, measuring 8 feet been one of the predominant factors. governing the increase to purchasing power and the consequent growth of 10 in. from tip to tip.

trade. In these circumstances China's trade has been surprisingly well main-" Reference, Infantry Battalion Onders Section and Signalling Section. Officertained. The stabilising of the Govern dated 10.119, Field Thays will be held coin charge, Leus Thomas. Two N.CO.ment has had a favourable effect on

of on th and 15th February, 2

share they took in the War, deserved mission to The Lord Roberts Meniorial decided that the Leigne rules, which 500 Younds per gud will be issued of 10 extremis, and was quickly despatched: exports is due to ever broadening

more consideration than seems to bare Workshops for Soldiers and Failbager.

manently disabled in the War. been present in the earlier attitude of the "Home" Powers," whoever they.

There was a m'her poor attendance The telegrams "to-day about the representation of the Dominions at were." (It would be interesting to the Theatre Royal trening" when the Paris Conference are rather co-leara.) Thank goodness! The Im- Edgar Warwick's Vanity Fair Co., pre- anted a repetition of their "Third Edition."

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it was achnitted were sothewhat anti- quated, should be revised for "next season's cricket.

Fanting

Canteen will be available at Fanling. The train will leave Kowloon for Fan ling at 8:25 am and return from Facing as 5.10 p.m

fusing, although if we read them as a perjal Government had the "sayAlthough the sight of the small audience FORTHCOMING MUSICAL 8rd February and 23rd March instead from No. 8 Platson (to be detailed by Industry, and foreign capital, especially

TREAT.

PARADES.

COMPANYA

Judge listens to evidence, the im- to support that most just and proper scattered about the ball could not have pression that remains is that things claim, otherwise it would not have been encouraging to the players, they have turned out all right after all. been merely a case of tail wagging nevertholem, presented their programme The "Times" says the Dominion dele-dog, but of fleas wagging both. This ray which oft nothing wan ing. They ill probably get more people at the Fire- gates in Paris are delighted, so the is a rade thing to say of presumably wall show to-night. unpleasant sensation got from read-friendly Powers; bat consider the ing that "the Home Powers" "atrenu-provocation. But for the British Mr. J.-A. J-Daan, Minister-of-Stat the Colony in the near future. Two who have not yet completel their T.E.T.Annual Musketry Course, Part, 2, Pric: instruments, heating apparator, electric- "ously contested" their right to a Empire,

those for Trade and Co-toms in the Australian converts are to be given on January voice at the Conference anidentified Home Powers" have Commonwealth Government has been 20 February I at the Theatre .separate

What would they have neked by the Government to reage bis Royal by two Rusan artists, wherever special interests might beso?

est is the Cabinet en see unt of certain ogril Sykora and Professor Alexander Slurevski.. Though un

where would

as Headquarters at 5,35 p.n. for T

MACHINE OGN COMPANT.

reni, drill order with pencies and un- Marday, 20th Jan.-5.10 p. At Kow les Officers in charge. Capt. Kemett loon Docks. No. 1 and 2 Guns, mea The following S.CDs. wil attends detailed, Part I. Table C.

Platoon Commarpler) will attend to assist. Japanese, is anxious and eager to take part in the industrial development. Japanese activity in Kwangtong in the All N.C.Os. and men who were utlach- Sunday, 19th Jan.-7.30, a.m. No. 7 manufacture of chemicals and fertilisers SYKORA-SKLAREVSKI CONCERT.ed to the Engineer Company (except Platoon (N.C.Old men who wish to is being followed closely by Chiness

those who have completed their Auunal Course or T.E.T.) and Casals, (those fire at Quarry Bes) at Taiko Rifle Range; activity in the same lines. Surgical Another musical test-is promised

light bulbs, and bicycles are some of the latest innovations, while the local in.. dustries-ail Alature, cotton reaving will parade on Thursday. Bird January,tices. 7, and 12.

and spinning, brick making and cement cigarette manufactures are competing works, soap making, glass making, and Tuesday, 31st 195.10 p.mt seriously-with the imported articles. In Kennedy Roed. Nos. 3 Bad 4 Gunn, men food products, albumen and yolk pre- serves, macarom, biscuits, canned goods, is quite funny to read how those how. If, after the war, they con- chase of toas and win les plant for the known in the other cities of the Far

as detailed. Part 1, Table C.. sticklers for precedent in Europe, sider the Dominus representation Royal Australian Navy. Mr. Jen East, where they have been enthu

Tuesday, 21st Jun.-5. p... "A" Thursday, 23rd Jan-5.10 p. At and sugar are being made at home. Those industries must lead to an in- the Mandarins who fad it so hard by the Imperial Authorities efficient," hay ng refused to comply with this requestsiastically received. Not only in the

(dismounted) and Signalling Section-60

Friday, 24th Jan.-5.10 p.m. At Kow. creasing demand for all kinds of machinery. China today, therefore, apparently, either to forget or to why didn't they consider it sufficient steps are to be taken to compel bizz to Far East but adeo in Bumpe and and Companies, Tounted-Section Kennedy, Road as aboves

vacate his position, aayu an exotango. America, and fine reports have follow polo Grund, under Major Wakeman.loon Docks. Now, 1 and 2 Gun, as offers use of the most tempting felds feirn, met out to do the bandsome during the war? As the "China

ed them everywhere,

for manufacturesFaw will question BECRETS.

the estimate pat terward in official thing in answer to the very natura! Mal" has already remarked, some

4 Dutch wire says: Heor Naudin Ter M. Sykora, who is a celist, began The Company in Attack will be practiced, above.

will parade eutside the fricket Club at

Thursday, 23rd Jan-3.15 p. Recircles in America that withe, the end- and entirely reasonable ambitions of diosession was inevitable at such an Cute state that the cru'sers Java, Samn his strut es nt Kier Musical Academy Bress, drill order: Hongkong residente the Dominions. They would let them precedented and complicated con, and Ce'ebes, would be latiched in and from there wens to study with 6.10 p.m. and proceed by tras to Caurenita of all unitis, except I Company of the war this field will become the will parade at Hendrquarters and report abject of foreign trade drives by every attend when the staller Allies were ference as that which is supposed to Januy, 1820 September. 1919, and Jaly, the ninted Julius Biogel in Leipolg

aad those who prepare now for this invitert to participate: It is reminis-poto-day. But never, no never, 1921. The Java and the Baustra would He then made is sensational tour of way Bar.

Europe. Of lima competent

with pouches

trade will get it

be involved in happily obliterated. It been? Probably not. Powers, a03faanci ir galarí ios, in regard to purkrown" in Hongkong they are well Sergt. Emonds, Schnepel, ongnirea

Kumphreys

TARADEN.

ANNUAL MUSKETRY counAE.

-cont of the Parson's place at the could any reasonable person have be raidy for their tral tips in two years American critic said that his tech Monday; 20th Jan.15 p.m. Part 2, to Sergt. Edmonds. Dres, drill order nation in position to apply the demand,

Squire's table in the time of Fielding expected a strenuous contest on and Richardson. Then, spurred to sach a point as that. In view of all something like ningnanimity, they that such strenuous opposition might zeem to have gone this far, in an have led to, it is with a swelling heart awer to England who saved them, and throb of real relief that pue and her Colonies who helped "And may repent, "All's well that ends

eyes, by Jove. Now you men tion it, yn do have some rather par-

ticular interests, don't you? Very well. When those happen to be op

well,"

STRAIGHT AT IT

and the Celebes in ten year and a half. nical audacity and brilliancy-hörler Practices 5. 6. 7 and 12, at King's Park The Minister had no reasons for stopping upon the miculous" while his play. Range for all N.C.Us, and men in No. 8 the building of the drivers..

VICTORIA THEATRE.

Victoria Theatre last night when a

COMANY,

United States Beasts for support for

Senator Lewis, appealing in to President Wilson, says that a wat invol ving China, Japan, Siberia, Ruksia and the United States must be looked for naldes the idea of a League of Nations is Fat into effect.

ing in the East caused a Shanghai Platoon, Muchine Gun Cay, Moured Tuesday 21st Ja3.16 p.m. Nos. 1 editor, (who is a skilled amateur him-Section and Signalling Section, who have and 2 Sectione at Headquarters Mus self) to say he must be ranked completed their T..T. (or and exempted ketry instruction Dress, drill order with among the celliste of today, from passitig them) and lave not feed pouches and dummies.

Professor Alexander Skiarovski is a these practices. Dress, dril onder with Friday, 24th Jan.-.15 p.m. Nos. pianist and a Gold Moddalist of porches, Platoon, etc., Couraxlers will and 4 Sections as love,

Orders for Cadet Company, by and Petrograd Conservatoire. In Shang- see that every man who hes to fire et

West. 7. E. 7. Bourd.. There was a large audience at the mi recently his playing won for him, tends Officer in charge, Lieut. Beswick, detailed by Platoon Commander) will further epoch of "The Count of Monte the following laudatory notice: We Two N.C.Os from No: 6 Platoon (to be Cristo" was shown. As the story is a lave ser heard in Shanghai a

Wednesday, 22nd Jan4:10 p.m. classic so is the film the acting and pianist of he rent and he can have attend to ass Er use of our peating the setting being little short of perfect bub few superions anywhere. There

• telegrams will absorve that this not well out with it first as-last Wo want from the many Fretch" people present, ployer. Ho" combines perfect: techRange for. N.C.On. and men as above in and 2 Sections at. Headquarters, 6.15 H croup: Don't walitustil this dread-

around the bush. We might as From the cohments heard, especially is no criticam, possible with such & Part 2, Frastices 8 and 9, at King's Park Monday 20th Jan.-5.15 p.m. Nos. 1 you to try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the picturo is greatly enjoyed. The nique and the most exquisite toxich Nos. 1, 2, 3, 6, 6 and 7 Platoons Officet pim. Band practico at Headquarters an infajl paraphrase. Imagine the the next time you have a cough or cold acting is by artists, from the leading with the temperament of an abeo, in chargo, Lieut. Blasta. Two N.C.Oednesday, 22nd Jan-6:15 pm New, ful disować, attacks your little one belury

•public opinion in Africa, in Anstratio, way you should not do so. This proper Paris theatres. The programme also luta artist, and he seems, equally at from No. 2 Platoon (to be detailed by and. 4 Boctions af, Yaumati Football you prepare for it. It sorca in. the

Friday, 24 Jan-4.13, p.m. Part 2 Headquarters. in New Zealand, in Canada, if the ation by its remarkable cures has gained contains the American Gazette, always home in any pario and with any Platoon Commander) will attend to assist Ground. 5.15 p.m. Band practice at closed, and this alone stionid be a warn

world wide reputation, and people interesting, and the usual comic, the composer. As there are only twa had and men as above mol back them up. Long before the Chemists and Storekeepers.

the carpet yon ay stand

with us big States. Readers of the

There is no reason so far we can see

hing had been allowed to remain everywhere speak of it: In the highest latter boing amusing, and interesting concerts carly booking ia advised as Practices 8 and 9, at King's Park Range

warship..

to hear such musical talent,

Pintoor, Machine Gun Coy, Montel

CROUP

VERY young child is ensceptible to

night when chemists' shops are usually

Ing? Get and keep Climberlain's Cough Remedy at hand. It never fails, acta OE STEWART, Captain quickly and is absolutely ha mless. For Adjutant, H.K. Defence Corps by all Chemists and Storekeepers. Hongkong, 17th January, 1019.