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BARLIER TELEGRAMS.

(Réntoy's Hervice to the China Math).

POLAND.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

(Reuter's Sorvica to the China Mail.)

U.S.A. PROHIBITS LIQUORS.

New York, January 16th. *Laspen," January 15th.

The Legislatures of 38 States have rati- The Times correspondens in Paris,

the prohibition amendment of the telegraphing yesterday stated that a Federal Constitution submitted under the agreement ass brass reacted between the recent Act of Congress. Only one more Polish National Council in Paris and Legislature need ratify the amendment in the Warsaw delegation, whershy setter to make up the necessary three Faderoswiki becomes Prime Minister fourths in the Union.

Under the amendment, prohibition be Fadercawski

gins within a year, but many think that forming & Coalition om engaged in

the United States will go on a permanent Bone dry" basis on July 1st, when the

1013, will become effective.

Nebraska, the thirty-sixth State, has ratified the prohibition amendment.

Cabinet.

FOOTBALL

THE CHINA MAIL.

· A SMALL PROGRAMME.

...

waking up the programme. '.

DIOCESAN BOYS' SCHOOL

(Continued from Page 4) Saturday's Football was of limited vote of thanks to Proi. Middleton Rev. Mr. Copley Moyle, moving a proportions and interest, two od Snaith Bn be helpful remarles and League matches, and a friendly match for distributing the prizes, said they St. Joseph's College consolidated their felt it was a very great thing to lave position at the head of the 2nd Division promment member of the educ by Beavily delenting the Navy Reserses,tional world to do that for them and a roam thus earlier in the seaant was they-highly appriciated the assur locked upon se asorinus civul. There is no as to the importance of charic now no serious opposition, St Joseph's ter in education. It was a fact that holding such's good lead.

could not be too often emphyseal South China Resorras won agein, | that education did not cous's in this time at the expanse of the 37th Co. anasing a certain number of facts,

but in acquiring character. Chinese were 7th in the league table, to day thay match. Their team contains some promising youngsters, and before miany more Chinese New Years pass, may sea a Chinese team Sghting for top place in both 1st and 2nd Divisions In a scrappy friendly, the Club, assisted by Townsend and Blum

This signifies that complate accurd has been reached between General Pilsudaki and M. Faderameki. The former re-measure mentioned on September 24th,RGA A couple of weeks ago the

rusins

Pants, January 18th. Router Toarn's that, at the request of the President of Lithuania. the Polish Government has agreed to defend the Lithuanians against the Bolsheviks, and have appointed a High Commissioner. who will immediately take over the ad- ministration of Lithuania

Chief of the Polish State.

FEEDING EUROPE.

Pants, January 18th. The Supreme Food Council has cou-]. cluded than $90,000,000 will be"required to feed the poples of the liberated re-fi gions, and Armenis until next summed and a dieled to ask the Associated Governments how this sum can be

Pra vided.

WASHINGTON, January, 18th, The Senate Appropriations Committee kao Inyourably reported on the appro-

priation of $100,000,000 for famine relief in Europe,

· ITALY.

Loxaos, January 16th, The Italian Cabinet has resigned, owing, to a split. on the

question of Italy claims to Dalmatia and the Islands under the secret Treaty of 1015. which Baron Sonnice desire fully, carried out, while the Socialsts, hended

- LATER.

WASHINGTON, January 17th.

the church bells are ringing in some States in celebration of national prohibi- tion, which will be an accomplished fact 4 year hence, the necessary three-fourtha of the Stater having ratifed the amend-fald of the Re defeated Kow loon Black, MeCabbin, Chansols, and ment. to the Constitution to that effect.

Actually, prohibition becomes effective Me Tavish were absent from the Club July 1st, as a way measure, till the ranks but they had no dificulty in. wio President declares that the Army isning. 'demobilized.

Reports of the games, which were witnessed by smaller crowds than usual. follow

she

affective.

The opinion is generally expressed that the Constitutional amendment becomes Presidens will not declare this until

The amendment makes the manufae- ture, sale, exportation, and importation of alcoholic beverages illegal throughout the United States

the penalties for infraction.

Measures are already being taken. fixing Leaders of Congress do not fear that the efforts of the liquor interests to have the decision of the State Legislatures de clared illegal will be cessful, .. lose enormous revenues, by this epoch The Federal and State Governments will

making step...

FRENCH SHIPWRECK.

Roux, January 17th. The French steamer theproi carrying

ST. JOSEPH'S DEFEAT NAVY RES.

CRIMINAL SESSIONS.

TWO BANISHM'NT CASES.

Rees Duviesy in the Supreme Court this Before the Chief Justice (Sir William mersins, the Criminal Sessions for January was hell when there are only two cases to be tried, both of which coo- returning from banishraunt- cerned Chinese who wore indicted for

MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1919.

TO-DAY'S CABLES.

TO-DAY'S CABLES.

(Router's Service to the China Mail.) (Router Service to the China Mach)

(Continued from Page 1.)

SITUATION IN GERMANY,

THE HENEWED ARMISTICE.

LONDON Janury 18. The Morning Post correspon- The first man, Li Cha" pleaded guilty

London, Jan. 17,

dant in Paris on January 16 says that An Amatordan pesage from Berlin the feeding of Germany and the ques- to having returned to the Colony on December 181-84 af op tvinge that near armistice terms pretion of indemnity are the two points vide that Germany delivers 8,000 agri where there is any difference of banished, for life on Petober 13, 1916

Replying to His Lordship, the Crown cultural macht es of various kiada by opinion among the pienipotentiaries, Solicitor, Mr. Wazeman said the accused cab. 17, and for the parishment de was arrested on December 19 last with snded of those guilty of illegal treat. An agreement will probably be house breaking implements and an elec-ment of war prisoness in Grass, reached as regards the first, but the tris torch The accused had bean banished a guarantee, the Entente reserves the second presents greater difficulties. fou times. the first time was in 1908 when right of occupying the sector of the Earlier differences regarding the free. Professor Middleton Smith

he was convicted of lars ny and banished fortress of Stansburg formed by the sponded with a few words, and after for fro ten, He turned in 1908 and was fortifications on the right of the Rhine,dom of the seas have now disap- the National Anthem had been sungai banished for five yeas, ramrning with the strip of territory tot een five peared. and cheers enlled for His Majesty no more in 1914, when Fox Banished and ten kilometres in front of the for- Correspondents state that Berlin was thrown into a states of nervous. the king, for Prof. Middleton Smith, a third ina fra perind of 20 years tifications,

Now again soon the Color in 1914 A Committee charged with the re- the B'shop, tatchers and visitors. he and spat away fe life and was not seen patriation of Russian prisoners from tension by the killing of Liebknecht

Germany will alt, at Balin. prcesedings concluded

and Luxemburg, similar to the ten-.

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THE PICTURE THEATRES.

THE CORONET THEATRE

was granted.

ernment.

Amsterdam reports that an investig.

gin ant 1 th 19th of last in-th

Asked what to hid to say the ad German merchantships are being takension on the eve of the Bolshevik aid his ancestors hall ivert and exre ed enlever in order to assure the supply of rising. husin sa ab Tai for over a hundred yere, fiatuifs to Germany and the rest of Spurtacist eprisals, a note which The people generally fear Although b-ni-bed from the long, be Europe. This arrangement is without bad to return because his wife and prejudice to the final disposal of the will undoubtedly sofaza the Gor family are in. Tai O, also his parents. vessels.

The restitution of all the material Fle was born at Tai O, and bad property

An Amsterdam message from Bromen there. When bo was sentenced to a year's removed from France and Belgium is. imeisensent and deportation some stipulated for in the text now published. By maris was proclaimed there.

Berlin official message says the Paris, reports that an announcement Polish National Council at Praen has years ago, he had to return because bis At the Coronet vesterday was the father died at Tai . While bo.was in has been issued to the effect that the informed the Government it has taken jail on that occasion, he had requested therabewed artistice provides for the over the administration of the province last performance of the Scottish picture, prison authorities to petition the Govern surrender of all submarines ready to of Ecsen in order to maintain order. "The Daughter of MacGregor," a filmen: for permission to g to TaiU, to sell proceed to sea, the destruction of all with lovely scenery and a story that property and tase his family with him hoarines under construction, also a appeals especially to the hearts of the ra Chinese territory. In reply to his clause piscing the German merchantation bus born began to discover

dies. It is a splendid fim and weirdship, the accused said his petition fleet at the Allies' disposal shall be surprised if the Coronet is not His lordship-That was on the an asked to show this pictura agais asderstanding that you did not return: many Scottish folk must have missed Accused. Yes, my lord. seeing it, although it draw good houses

His lordship The police of Hong every time shown. A travel picture, kong found that you are an undesirable bowing cotton growing in fert, and a character, and did not want you here, but despite several terms of imuri get to close quarters with Souza comedy "Nearly & Déserter." the latterment and continuous deportation, Alsace Lorraine showed the France | Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg only

persisted brook tried to reduce the deficit bum, excepting that the orchestra mast The Colony. I will now pass hea provinces without consulting the people; states that the crowd brake up the in the College goal. Quinn and Bush. Vory amusing, completed the program- 1000

be mentioned for the music which was

untence on you and if you return to the and that the blockade was worsening escort and pounced upon Luxemburg, the shooting wAS FOOR In a good

sentance. You will go to jail with hard possible consequence of world revelation. labour for three years.

The other man, Lai Tai, who was charged with reburning from banish ment on December 25, 1918, after having been banished for life in 1918 also pleaded guilty.

On the Navy ground, the College team made work second string, althomas of the Navy players through sickness. Helped by an early goal, accred by Silva, a couple of minutes from the start, the College gave the Navy defence a gruelling and ER Hyndman seized an opportunity netted the second before the Navy were

able to

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returning

to

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whether the officers commanding Lieb- A GERMAN FROTEST.

knecht's and Luxemburg escorts. LONDON, Jan. 17.

fulfilled their duty. The officer com- Herr Erzberger has. complained manding Luxemburg's escort has len that peace is being delayed; chut all temporarily suspended, because he did. economic movement between Germany not sufficiently protect her against the and the occupied atrip of Germany is mob, destroyed; that the measures taken in

The official story of the death of aimed at anticipating the decision of the arrived from. Amsterdam telay. Peace Conference by annexing thone

with the Yugo Slavs, the surrender of 130 Greek, Serbian and Russian passen movement towards the Nary goal, E R. dañghtful. The Coronet have engaged Colony again, I shall pass a still saveret the conditions in Germany, with the who was placed in a car in an uneen-

by Signor Bissolat. favour a compromize Dodecanese and the cession of North gets from Marseilles, struck a mine off yadman scored the third goal. Be

Tyrol as far as Brenner.

fere balftime the Navy reduced the

Messina and sank in four minutes,

It is feared that 500 passengers have lead, Quinn scoring a good goal. Half-sided Fool with that popular been drowned.

AIR MINISTRY.

LONDON, January łach.

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130,

The Press Bureau Bays -

It is authoritatively stated that the status of the Air Ministry has not beer changed a remains a separate and in- dependent Ministry, its sole connection

The British steamer Coyleston rescued

DEMOBILIZATION,

time-

St. Joseph's College, 3; Navy

serves, 1:

י

4.

a special orchestra, now.

To-night the Coronet is showing "A actor, William Farum in the leading Re-role. "The Little Monte Carlo," and

Wifles Comic, Wifes Singing Lessons"

The Crown Solicitor outlining the The second half was more even and which is sure to be amusing, are other

accused's record said he was banished in the Sailors made strong efforts to bring pictures in the programrge.

August 913 after having been convicted the scores level, However, in a break- THE HONGKONG THEATRE. on a charge of false pretences, be return LONDON, January 13the away Silva beat the defence and scored Good attendances were the rule dur-ed in 1015 and was again banished for Reater's Agency learns that it is be with a shot that Erat hit the post, the ing the week and at the Hongkong term of 20 years but camo bucks in 1916 with the War Office being that one State Beved there are still over half a million Navy custodian baring no-chance to Theatre, the principal picture, being when after sorving a term of imprison

Germans under arms on the West Front. Je relations of the Air Force with the There has been no improvement in the although they tried hard, they had no taking the part of Maggie Schaltz. Day accused said he came back this | This settled the Navy and Kindling" with Charlotte Waiker ment be was sent away for life, but was again seen in Hengkong or Christmas and the Army have not been alter-handing over of military material.

The We cannot yet remove troops from chance of wiping out such a lead. There the cast. This picture was very success- The Air Ministry is proceeding to effect Prem-Caspia, in view of the 20cessity was no further scoring although Cox once ful in America and was well received legislation and international agreements of preventing the Bolsheviks penetrating bad a chance but missed. Realt hero. This picture is showing again to yte permis, of a speedy re-commencement North Persis and Khorassa.

St. Joseph's College, 4; Navy Ronight and tomorrow and all picture of civil aviation,

Kerves, 1.

lovers should see this film. A Gazette Referee, Mr. Dawhirst.

and a Comic picture are also in the pro gramme dan

There is a special ratings at this

Secretary controls betis Departments.

ed.

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BELGIAN COMPLAINTS

PARIS, January 17th.

A Havas message Buy 5.-— A number of Belgian private indivi- deals have lodged formal complainis against the dethroned Emperor before tho Belgian Courts of Justice.

U.S. BHIPPING.

NEW YORK, January 16th. The Shipping Board andounces that all American ships requisitioned for the war with be released, or tonnage compensation giren. ***

... IRELAND.

LONDON, January 17th.

SST&

A message has been received from Dub. SOUTH CHINA RES... BTT CO. 2.4 theatre this afternoon at 5.15, when a Lin to the effect that t the Sinn Feiners are apparently determined upon forcing the pace and have assumed the title of the Irish Republican Party.

It was announced that a Constituent Aserbly would be opening at the Man sion House on January £ist.

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COSSACKS..

LONDON, January 15th. Reuter learns that the Hetmen of the Don and Kuban Cossacks have agreed that General Denken havai supreme command of all Russian naval and military forces in South Ruwin.

THE ARMISTICE.

This game on the Club ground war fell of excitement. The first goal was scored by the BG.A., Phair doing the trick after a free kick against the Chinese. After many attempts the Chinese equalised, the score at the" interval being one goal all

In a well-contested second half, full incidente, only one goal was scored. the Chinese obtaining thit, following determined rush by the forwards There was plenty of time for an equaliser, but the Chinese kept the RCA out and secured the two points. Result:

South China Athletic Ree, 2; 87th Co. RG.A, 1.

Corp. Townsend, RE, was the referee,

RECONSTRUCTOIN. ....

LONDON, January 27th. The Ministry of Reconstruction pub fishes

the report of the Committee on Risks, appointed owing to the manufacturers and traders fearing that. the losses due to the fall in prices of raw material bought a war-time prices, might hinder the fall score of production. The Committee recommends alterna

the reduction of excess profits tively,

The German Military Commander in POSITIONS OF THE TEAM TO DATE, duty to 85 per cent. for 1918, or deferring the neatral zone has declared that he is the payment of part of that day formable to carry out the terms of the fre years.

COTTON TRADE.

LONDON, January 18th. The Cotton Control Board has an nounced that no increase in the number of spindles and looms running can be permitted at prescat, but the Board is endeavouring to secure the speedy release from the Army of men whose services! will be necessary when the running of additional machinery is possible,

FOREIGN GOODS.

Loxpox, January 18th An influential deputation from the National Union of Manufacturers urged Siz. Albert Stanley to immediately re- impose, and strictly enforce, restrictions. on the importation of foreign goods which have been lifted for three months,

It is understood that Sir A. Stanley nadertook to comply with the request on the terminaion of the aforementioned three months, and may even extend the list to which restrictieas are applied.

ESTHONIA.

Brock, January 16th. An Estonian communiqué states :— We occupied the town of Dorgst

which

January 18th.

the enemy eV,

Telegrams from Petrograd report grow- ng opposition to the Bolshevist régime.

A violent pessant rising occurred in the Bolshevist interior of Russia against Peasant Committees, who are exercising tyrannical dictatorship, while the e- of three of the largest munition

AMSTERDAM, January 17th. prolongation of the Armistice Treaty was A telegram from Berlin states that the signed on the afternoon of at. Treves, by Herr Erzbury 16th,

LONDON, January 18th.

Armistice.

The Belgian Commander has ordered the removal of all arms from the rong.

(Continued on Page 10.)

A BRIGADIER'S ESCAPE

A British brigadier general, whose equal title to fama is that he is a well- known Rugby international, was cap thred by the Germans during one of the loat great batiles and bald för six boun.. It is reported that the snowy allowed him to witness the Germans marching to the coacter-attack and be decided that an able-bodied man and a brivadier. onght not to be an unwounded pri- soder. Moreover, his guard had not

· been too oniderate. So he knocked down the two mon who were gouding him, and bolted. Machine gun asd rifle bullets pattered after him in vain,. hus, he was hard pressed. Looking round he saw a shail dump do re, with shelli explo ing periodically, and, after a hurried calculation, decided thar, at the moment and in the circumstances, this shell dump in eruption was the safest plaes. What follows is thus told. -byene of Home: papers

His pozaners, feared to follow him, sad, making his way through the damp, he escaped. He had eventually, bow- ever, to get though the German, outpost line. Half a dozen times he crawled up to it, and half dozen times, reary and disappointed, he failed to find any ROP. in the line. As be was about to give

line remarked to its neighbour ya blighter, abut up

factories in Russis struck for an agrop the attempt a voies from the outpond ment with the bourgeoisie and an end to civil war

LONDON, JAMary 18th. The news is confirmed that the Siberiany. ptured 30,000 Bolsheviks, 1,000 machine

and much materips Perm The Siberious reached the River Kema, s are advancing further

the se

Five Bolshevist. Armies, with German :

cere, are operating on this Front.

THE SILTER MARKET

Others have heard soundly good Gar man in an uphappy moments when, it was far from unwelcome.

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of your dreams in trying

the phlegir, Chamberis n's Caugh

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LEAGUE TABLES.

UNITED SERVICES LEAGUE.

GOALS.

CLUB.

N377......

R. F...

4 2.2 0

3 1.2 0

H. K. F.C..

F. W. L. D. F. A. FTS 3 2 0 1 5 0:5 4.91 I 53 5 8 7 4 4.7 3 S. China Ath... 4 0 2 2 0 5.2. HONGKONG LEAGUE-1ST DIVISION.

R. G. A.

CIJE

GOATS

7. W. L D. EA ITS HE.F. C... 4 1 0 10 38 Navy...

53 1 1 1 17 [RG. AL:41 1 2 3 6 4. S. China Ath...5 0.3 25 12 2 R. E....

3 0·1-2 18 21 HONGKONG LEAQUI-2ND DIVISION.

GOALS. P. W. L. D. F. A. PTS, 8 7 0 1 24 415

CLUB. St. Joseph's Navy Res. 9 5 22 33 312 Staff and Dpta. 7.1 3.11, 59 China Ath R. & 8 32.17 13 8 83th Co.

835 0.12.15:6 Kowloon

87th Co. 83rd Co...

University

6 2 2 2 706 9-261 6 28

1 2 1 8 9 3 6 0 2 29 3

FRIENDLY MATCH.

dramatic, 5-part picture The Golden Sword Knot" will be shown; Uther pictures for the matinee will be a comic Home with the Milk," and another, comic by Max Lindar."

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THE VICTORIA THEATRE "The Count of Monte Cristo" second opoch, has been shown and the Victoris patrons are looking forward to the third, It is a lovely film, full of exciting incidents, yet entirely free of the absurd "blood sad thunder" which is so unpop alar now. The picture effect too is restful to the eyes and should be seen by all lavors of class pictures,

ITALY.

London, Jan. 18.

scions state. The moh anberquently. topped the car, and a man shot: her. Others seized the body and disappeared with it in the darkness.

FOCE INTERVIEWED. The personnel of the reconstituted Italan Cabinet indicates that. Italy is

LONDON, Jan. 18. not disposed to conciliation rounding

In the course of an interview Marshal Jugoslay claims Signor Orlando re-Foch opined that the Germans bad not maine Premier sad Baron Sannino For eign Minister.

BRITISH NAVAL POLICY.

MEDITERRANEAN SQUADRON TO BE REVIVED.

LONDON, Jan. 19.

time because his mother had died in Hongkong.

His lordship-You have been banished three times and have on each occasion. defied the law by returning, it is no The Sunday Express" states that good your coming back, as you are an the Government intends to revive the undesirable character and we don't want Bitish stediterrsaeno squadron, send- you ben Yua will have to go to prisoning th there particularly strong squa for three years with bard labour drun. Is declares that orders have been The Sessions were adjourned sine die. given for the first battle squadron to

prepare for two years foreign service The squadron will include the "Iron Duke, Ben ow. Marlborough *Emperor of Audia,” and the “Canada." A light cruiser squadron with two desillas of destroyers will accompany it and the base will be Malta na bitkerto.

HONGKONG RACES."

TRAINING NOTĖS,

This year the ponies all arrived late. with the result that so far it is hard to judge with any degree of accuracy especially-in-the-caso of ibe Derby Grifos. The entries lose on the 20th, inst. and so far Sir Paul Chater's ponies have only been on the coures & few days. Sir Paul bas six.

Thero is a ruinour going round that There is a good, programme for to night, Tuesday and Wednesday, the the Evo Stable bas got one of the bot ponics this year-a dark chestnut o e programme including "King Baggot" as Bat from the same stable there is a grey | the leading film, an American Gazette, which cortainly seems to be a better İnñd a Keystone comic, "Hogan out | mover.

West." The Victoria also has a fine large orchestra:

B wel

Mr. George Posts has brown which came down from Shangbai with quite a reputation for galloping on course with mud.

Mr. "Fash" from a well known Shang- ha racine stable has sent down two

NEW SHIPPING COMPANY. ponies, both of them ex paperkantors.

HOME OFFICES IN HONGKONG. Obiel

The Admiral Line (Pacifc Steamship Company) has opened offices fa Eang- kong, for the purpose of conducting a general trans-Pacific Leight business. Mr John Gorman, recently arrived from the United States, is general age t

It is interesting to note in this conner. ion that the Dorby last year was wou by an ex-paper bazter named Tytam. Among the old ponies there is a lot of new blood included in which are the following:HOT

Night Hawk. This was third in the recent Leger in Shanghai.

Spotted Sand. This won the Maident in Shanghai.

Triumph Triumph is an old favourite

ANOTHER C.B.E.

LONDON, Jan. 19 On Jay Bh was 5 zetted the granting of ta suusadership of the Brit- Empire, for service in, the war, to Mr. T.J. Bourne, the War Utica representative in Caius.

ROYAL BEREAVEMENT.

Lesco, Jun. 19 Charles Francie, died yes erday night, aged The Ainge youngest won, Prince John

19 years.

THE SILVER MARKET.

LONDON, Jaa, 20

The silver market in mandy.

FRENCH SHIP WRECK

450 LIVES LOST.

LONDON, Jan. 17.

exaggerated much regarding the need! at present prevailing in Germany, and capecially Austria, where the populo- tion is certainly bordering an famine. Marshal Foch does not share the view that Germany is incapable of, further effort, as she still possesses an army, although a disorganised one. - On the other hand, the Allied occupation of the. Rhineland constitutes that strongest imaginable strategic hartier, especially, as the Allies possess all the main avenues into Germany, Marshal Foch does not fear any serious growth of Bolshevism in Germany. He believes that Germany will pull herself together and. sweep aside this wave of poison-gaa."

PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL

Association football, has become so important a part of the nation's recren- tion that its future calls for most careful, consideration. The principal officers of the Football Association, bolding thin view, called an informal meeting so that those responsible for the government of the game can express their opinions,

Amateurs will return to their pastime. as peace arrangements permits the great work of the Authorities centres in the professionals In the summer of the payment 1915 the Football Association prohibited of players during the period of the war, but otherwise encouraged the clubs to provide entertainment for the many thon sands of people who desired this kind of relaxation from war work or anxieties. The wisdom of this action. har proof in the large attendances and general interest which the modified competitions have aroused. Of equal importance, the machinery that ruda the business side of

this great game remains in working order. Moreover, during thesǝ seasons under war conditions it has

A Faris message 5338 480 lives were become apparent that "the trained

for the Orient, and is at present engaged hers, having won the O‘ampion's in 1917. lost in the sinking of the acca football player, who in normal times

in stabilizing the, local office, and upon the co apletion of which he will go to Vladivostock to inspect the company's recently established office there.

↑ Chwuïa” nut the. “Chaproi." astabled before..

TURES SURRENDER.

It was absent from the 1918 races but having now retorted there is no doubt it will make a bold bid for it

agrin. Subscription Grifins. So far they are The company dervice consists of three not gailoping fast though a few seem to ves els which have just been allotted be doing better than others. Among to them by the U. Shinping Board, these are Mr. Adams Eagle Eye" (this which will soon be augmentedy several is only its name peo-tem). The Yolun of their own boats. The "Yukon" and teer Fire Brigade hare quite a good one Tremol" Shipping Board boats, baye in "Burst Lonths." Two of Mr. George left the United States and will arrive in Potts show promise, the gray and also surrendered to Emir Ali, the son of King Vladivostock early in Febuary, whence the brown with a mealy rose. they will proceed to Hongkong, for Jordan's dark cheenat is a good one, as despatch to the United States. The also is Mr. Mody's black, whilst, Mr.

Western Snight" will leave Seattle Sonre's small bay pony should go far. January for Bangkong. Thesa

from 8,000 9,000

three ships are of tonnage.

Of the company's own vessels, the Admiral Mayo" motor schooner, will Arrive here early in Fe tuary, the "W F. Burrcs," motor schoner the middle. of February from Shangbai, the "Admiral steamer, early in February Goodrich the Admiral Wainwright, steamer, Parly in February. These boats will all be cirepatched on returs trips to Seattle, which is the American terminal of the "There was never any doubt about the line. Manila, will be a pot of call, an

ILLELY KOWLOON

result of this friendly sme on the Club office having been opened there last ground: Aminata from the kick-off week.. Taylor wored for the Club, before Kowloon has realised their position After White had put his forwards in

possession, Stewart robbed Tatam of goal, For a beginner in this class of the hall, and again the Club were near football, Simmons played very well at the Kawicon goal, Ris string this back for the Club After a while The Club forwards were making Kowloon word awarded a free kick clore ring round, te Kowloon torm, And to the goal, frax which Jarkson coral, following some passing during which making, the secre 3-1. In the follow. hqdefenders - ranil bere, there and ing play Beichelton Beemer content every kiam to try to get the hall, to give opportunties to Townsend Townend soured stother goat Half and Jeppings, and the RE player twice shot wide, while Jennings tested Ogley Half-time H.KFC. 3, Kowloon, who was now in the Kowloon goal. With the Club players slackening in No: further guals were scared, the Club the second ball, Kowloon indulged in winning a game they at no time took efforts: fő délén Rodger in the Club seriousp Fesult

ARMED CHINESE.

Dr.

Chinens found in posesion of arms ara

Losbon, Jan. 17. Cairo reports tast Fakhri Pasha, commanding the Tarks at Medina, has Hussain,

OBITUARY:

earned his living solely by the game,

can engage in trade, or carry out Eis. duty at a soldier, and still be in a t condition to da himself justice on the football feld. A strong idea is, there fore, prevalent that there should not be a return to the old state of professional football with its buying and selling of players, the payment of £200 or more a year for a few hours actual play each week during eight months of the year, and the remainder of a man's time wasted as an asset to the community.

Perhaps the hundreds of thoumnis of spectators who assemble on a Satur day afternoon have little thought for the morals of the game'; but the authorities bave had to contend with many difficul ties which they desire to remove. Their attitude towards this endeavour, will be. watched with the earnest hope that, London, Jan, 19.they will evolve a scheme to raise the Amillion pound of los is being on, aris

London, Jan. 18. The well known American artdealer, Henry Davca, desc

London. Jan. 19. Lord Misketham ded on January

TEA STOCKS.

on the incrase 1tely Information was #ged 89. *** Police from the Military received by Authorities that Chiners Hiring in the 4.8.0. gustiers had a revolver. The mon was Altra ed and vixen three months with

the option of a $300 fine this morning by Mr. J. Wood Another Chinese, who aid he ei lim South Allo and who WA AY ested in the Traya, was Eded 800 for having pistol

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mentally auctioned for export today. It status of the professional and of the

game in its business aspect sure god that the minimum limi's fixed by the Food Ministry for the section compare wel with the net priads received by the Government for los sold in the United King km. It is pointed ost that the bite of the stocks in the United King- dam, which' mera. 144,074,000 pounds at the end of Die mber, may be an obe sele ip the ently abindonment of the Govern ment system, sing the applies must be cirolally ligaijared to ord z to cover.

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STRAIGHT AT IT.

HERE is no use of on "benting expensta

around the bush. Wo might an

GOVERNOR OF BRITISH HONDURAS.

The King has been pleased to appoint Mr. Eyre Hutson, C.M.G., Colanist Secre tury of Fiji, to be Governar and Con- mander-in-Chief of the Colony of British Honduras in succession, to the late M William Hart: Bennott, C.M.G. 3. Hutson, who has bean Colonial Bouretary

wall out with it. Erat so last. We want you to try Chamberlain's Coazh Remedy the next time you have a daugh or cold, CHAMBERLAIN'S TABLETS There is no reason so far as we can sce

HASE Tablets are intended especially why you should not do so. This profer- stign by its remarkable cures has gained for gisortiernot, the stom ch, liver a world wide reputation, and people and bowel. If you are troubled with of Fiji since 1908, entered the Colonial everywhere speak of it in the highest harrburn, indigestionar constipation Service In 1885, and has served, at Bare terms of praise. It is for sale by all they will do you good. For sale by al bada, Mauritius, British Quane, Jamaica Chemists and Storekeepers. IMA 1.hamista anel Storekeeper:

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