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THE CHINA MAIL.

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End Lieut. H. P. Thornewill. R.G.A., of the garrison here, has been granted his second "pip.""

small-pox.

CORRESPONDENCE.

WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY,

(To the Editor of the “CHINA MAIL"] |

DEAR SIRI feel that I cannot let Professor. Warten's letter in Mon- few comments. day's issue pass without making a

ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH. KOWLOON.

The thirteenth annual genert meeting of the members of St. An- | rew's Church was held yesterday evening at Kowloos. The Rev. A T. W. Dowding presided over the largest gathering which bad attend

an annual meeting in the history

of that Church.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1919.

FOOTBALL

88th CO. R.GhA. v. 85rd. 00. F.GA.

69th Co. RGA 2 83rd Ca. RGA, 2.

refereed..

Gunner Jennings, 87th Co. R.G.A.

CHINESE PLAGUE AND

INFLUENZA

its way to America,

King's theory as absurd, and in an interview, he expressed the opinion that the pneumonic plague, gerra

beings, for there is no record of any cannot exist in latent form in human

Pneumonic plague patiert having recovered.

Facts tending to indentify the re cent epidemic of influenza in America with a form of pneumonic plague. marked the opening of the competiThe Medical Record" (New York, This match at Lyenu yesterday that has raged in parts of Chins for several years past are adduced in Major General A, A. Chichester,

tin for the Royal Artillery Cup for October 12), by Capt. James Joseph C.B., D.S.O., an old-time Staff Ofcer

this year. The 68th Co. were with King, of the United States Army here has been awarded: the Legion

I apologise for the fact that my

best player. The first goal fell to that the plague was taken to France out the services of Talfourd, their Medical Corps. Dr. King believes d'Honneur, Croix de Commandeur, Saturday evening sncose and further previous letter spoilt the Professor's by the French President.'

the 83rd Co... Green scoring. Shar more I apologise for leavin's his mout of accounts for the considers and succeeded in heading the labourers, whence it spread over In submitting the report and state man played finely, for the 88th Co. Chinese coolies imported as Battery Sergt-Major G. Jakeman, are cut of my list of noted sciention of the meesing, the Chairman equaliser. Assisted by Youll he led Europe in modified form, and worked R.G.A., formerly of the 87th Catists, in whose hands laid the tender all but the financial position was most of the attacks on the Lyemun R.G.A., Stonecutters, has just woning of Wireless Telegraphy a satisfactory one, in the present team's goal. At halftime the score Plague Frevention

Dr. Wu Lien-teh, Chief of the circumstances, and reflected grant was one all, the Distinguished Conduct Medal for those ear y days.

Bureau, who gallant conduct in the field.

I am asked to make known the credit on the officials of the Church. nature of my 5 years practical ex- He hoped, however, that his state- again assumed the lead, Evans defeat plague germ. in the epidemic in In the second half the 83rd Co. his discovery of the pneumonic earned world-wide reputation from To-day's report of communicable perience in Wireless Telegraphy, ment that the financial position was ing Gladwin' who was in the 88th Co-Siberia and Manchuria in 1910, and disease gives one British case of I shall certainly answer the question, satisfactory would not make the goal. A little later the equaliser was who is a recognized authority on diphtheria, one, Portuguese case of provided Prof. Warren first members shaken their efforts in any again forthcoming, Sharman again pneumonic plague, characterizes Dr.

case of divulges to me the time and place way. The report and statement of leading the way, and Youll scoring eteric, and one Chinese

he initiated. raw material into accounts were then adopted. The the point from a pass from Sainsbury, the mysteries and wonders of accounts showed that $054.57. had The scores remained level until the Wireless in the remarkably short been paid into the Church funds from final whistle. Result M. Eugene Maillard, former Chef de Secteur of the French Muni-period of a few weeks. Again one the Reserve Fund to meet expenses

has to laugh at a rash statement. and that the sum of $1.914.97 at [cipal, Police at Shanghai, died on

Jan. 22. He was Chevalier of the an intending sea going Wireless offartories during the rear amounted The prescribed course of study for remained in the Reserve Fund. The Legion d'Honneur and decorated operator is one year, after which he to $6,284.55. with the Medai le Militaire.

has to pass an examination set by The Chairman having' paid, avtri- the Pastmaster General. I will The Japan Gazette" reports admit that there are exceptional Vestry, the meeting re-elected then bute to the retiring members of the the death on January 5 at his resid-cases and several have been known. ence at Honmoku, of Mr. A. L. to obtain the 1st Class Certificate of J. Morris, who asked to be relieved night. Major W. P. Hammond, 18th them have differed from those en bine, with the exception of Me: Haum, who has been a resident of Proficiency in Radio-telegraphy in 9 of the post of Eon. Treasurer, be- Infantry, was in the chair or Yokohama for about 20 years. Mr. months. Ltd Haum, who was born in Alsace-Lor

raine, and later became an Americana "practical signaller", but one who follows:-Sir Paul Chater,, Dr. May, R.GA.

cause he was shortly leaving for members present being Mr. F. W A Wireless operator is not merely Home. The new Vestry is therefore / Black, and Master Gunner G. T. groups of different germs, and some citizen was about 70 years of age.

of these have been definitely found is skilled in his profession not only Smalley, Meeers. Packham, J. J.

The meeting had to consider two in both. Dr. King thinks the coolies practically The decision reached by the here

but theoretically and Robson, W. Whitelez. B. E. Fielder reports from referees, the first case had among them" carriers" of the let me point Dut that Russian authorities to eject all enemy I honestly think that an ordinary" Railton and G. Martin. Mr.the other, Corpi, Pascall, R.E. and new virulence and different form being H. McTavish of H.K.F.C., and plague bacillus, and that this assumed subjects from the Russian Conces- wireless operator could have presented Railton succeeds Mr. Morris as Hon. Yak. Tong, South China when transplanted into virgin soil. sion at Tientsin says the "North-in-a far more interesting and com China Daily Mail," is one that will prehensive way, the mysteries and

When the Churet Wardens were off the field of play for alleged be- plausibly enough, but does not, hold Athletic, all being players ordered The theory would seem to read give much satisfaction to all Allied wonders of wireless than did Prof. about to be elected, the Chairman haviour contrary to the Association water when considered by this subjects, even though it is a bit late Warren a week or so ago.

suid that there was a general idea code. in the day.."

that one Warden represented the

Chinese expert. "As we know it," The cases were considered, wit said Dr. Wu, "influenza has been of being ignorant of my own work. congregation and the other repre-nesses heard, and decisions arrived been introduced in China only in I shall not trouble refute such a sented the Vicar, This was not so. at which will be passed to the recent years. statement, the very fact of my being The

Dr. Hsieh, of the Vieur and the congregation H.K.F.A. for confirmation.

Rockefeller Medical School in Peking, found the influenza bacillus (Pfeiffer) in practically all the cases he examin- ed during the influenza epidemic at Peking last auturan, mostly nurses, students and in-patients...

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Mr. J. Deakin, custodian of Government House, who went Home to join up last year, writes from Bovington, Dorset to the Civil Service Club wishing the members the season's greetings. He adds, "I es- pect to be back shortly." Mr. Deakin is a Private in the Tank Corps...

The League of Nations is not yet born, but it is a healthy child in the womb of human conscience. The "acccushears" are gathered for the lying-in at Paris. Without suspect ing them of a deliberate intention to procure abortion. we would call attention to the fact that they are carrying improper instruments."

The learned lecturer accused me

Treasurer.

in Hongkong, with several others, should agree on two Wardens, As or certain work, is sufficient proof far as he was concerned the two that I am not. and I may say that the Wardens whom the congregation several opinions expressed in my selected would most certainly have last letter are shared by my col- is support. Messrs. R. Packhamm leagues.

and J. J. Robison were reelected Church Wardens.

REFEREES' BOARD MEETING.

kong Football Association held a The Referees' Board of the Hang- meeting in Victoria Barracks last

BILLIARDS.

According to the "Medical Record** report as quoted by the "Literary Digest" of December 7, 1918, the symptoms cf pneumonic plague and influenza are similar, and some of

Both diseases seem to be due to observed in previous epidemics.

In certain countries like the United States, England, and Ger

The Chairman said that though he THE GARRISON TOURAMENT many" continued Dr. Wu "in only.

Ha

SSTH CO., R.G.A. v. R.E. (

The match between these teams

Company enjoying a lead of 84 as was resumed last night, the 88th

I am not the only one who has expressed surprise at some of the I am at liberty, to say that the sea- there were several things he wished remarks in Prof. Warren's lecture. had been in Kowloor only a month, faring community here, chiefly those to ask his congregation to think who comprise the Deck or Navigating about. One of his suggestions was Department were quite surprised to that they should use their fine think that in course of time vessels Church Hall" a little more. would be able to proceed up and thought that they should have regu down congested waters for instance, la social evenings, where the men OFD 0.B.E. and such 4

The dance held by the Royal the English Channel and the Straits bers could meet each, other. Such the result of the first night's play. Naval Quadrilie Club in the Naval Captain and his officers asleep on the existence in Kowicon and be thought all three games, going a further 57 of Dover in a dense fog with the sial meetings would brighten upLast night the 88th Co. again won independent of sulgur applause or Theatre last night was highly success-bridge and the craft safely navigated a Ladies Committee, miga? be, ap- ahead, making a lead of 141. Two

ful The number of popular new by wireless. dances included in the programme is great possibilities in wireless (this is increasing, and this feature is much probably the only point upon which

There are still yet pointed to see what they could do in games to-night will complete the appreciated by

mätch. Present scores:-~ those attending. Petty Office Woodley was the M. C.. Professor and I, agree) but such a

After some discussion, Mrs." Pack- one as the foregoing is inconceivable. of Church ladies at her residence and bar was asked to convene a meeting' If Frof. Warren had had any ex-discuss the question over tea. board a ship, and especially if he perience in any official capacity on

The Chairman next suggested a had sailed in convoys during the late small Church Magazine,. They had war, which sometimes consisted of a scattered congregation, and he

censure...

FARRELL-Suddenly at the French Hospital on 28th January, 1919, Catherine Walker, age43 years, Regarding nem-paper corespon beloved wife of P. T. Farrell, "2dence, for which the same rules of Stanley Terrace, Quarry Bay debate should apply, but appear to

Funeral will pass the Monument to-morrow (Thursday) at 5 p.m.

The China Mail. by seizing upon the more vulnerable

HONGKONG DEBATERS.

One of the more enterprising of the Hongkong clubs is thinking of starting a debating, society. These thing, or similar, already exist. The regular lectures at-the Helena

and Mrs. Titmas at the piano.

said a long experience of Parliament

thirty five ships, he would have seen

the matter.

·

thought it would help to keep u

terest up in Church thatters if they sould have a magazine, giving all the of interest to members. A firm i printers in Hongkong had agreed to print 200 copies at the rate of $1 per month and if 60 members paid a dollar a year the cost would be covered,

The Chairman's suggestion was.

88TH CO. R.G.A. Previous Score

:

Gr. Donnelly

C. Q. M. S. Barker Sgt. Davis

600 200 200 200

1,200

ROYAL ENGINEERS..

Previous Score:

·Cpl. Townsend C.Q. M. 5. Martin "Q. M. S. White

516

172

189

182

1,059

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

a percentage of cases was the in- fluenza bacillus (Pfeiffer) found in pure culture, being as a rule mixed with diplococci and streptococci. From records collected by the

all influenza cases developed pneu Association, some ten per cent. of *Journal' of the American Medical

monia, of which only three per cent. ended fatally.

Dr. King is quite wrong about

..

the pneumonic plague of Manchuria." said Dr. Wu, pointing cut that this epidemic raged from October, 1910, to April, 1911, since when it has never recurred in those regions. The last epidemic, in the stopping of which Dr Wu was largely instru mental, began in Mongolia in Octo- ber, 1917, and after invading Shansi, entirely stopped in March, 1918... "I do not believe that the plague germ exists in a latent form in human beings, for there is no record of any peumonic plague patient having Tecovered."-

In Dr. Wa's opinion, the influenza epidemic that has recently been so fatally ravaging practically the whole world including China, though Shanghai has escaped it in violent form is totally different from the pneumonic plague, epide- mic and is caused by a different Apart from the bacteriological differ germ which cannot be mistaken.

clinical signs are quite different," 1-What steps has the Governe.g., liquid nature of bloody sputum,

be overlooked; we must confess to some dismay. We have seen onë "M. Clemenceau,, begging the correspondent score off another, smalter Powers not to appoint too many League of Nations' committees, öpenings, and by ignoring the points had taught him that the fewer the fallacy of his statement. which his opponent had successfully committees the more work. It is HONGKONG, WEDNODAY, JAN. 20. 1919: made. This is clever. It is the fiament," that we want all the lecture re collisions being the result of Church news and other local items that very long experience of Par

I think that the remark in the adrottness of the "old Parliamentary delegates to forget. The old dodges criminal ignorance is entirely uncal band."

But is it fair to the readers are out of date in these new con- led for, and not only that, is ridicul Who does it help? In delute a.ditions.

ous. It also gave great offence.. in politics, we need reform: we need

I am sorry to hear that. Prof. more honesty of purpose more

installed on ships of the present day Warren thinks the wireless apparatus public spirit.

resembles the work of a greengrocer, Perhaps he will cast his mind back a agreed to. few years and remember, that he himself was one of the Noted Scien-reversing to the use of the Ancient (Thursday) at 12:30 pm, the Hon. There was a long discussion whout At the next meeting to-morrow tists who were actualy engaged in and Modern Hymns in the Church, Mr. P. H. Holyoak will ask these ences, Dr. Wu observes that the the development of reliable wireless and it was decided to use both the questions: instruments. This is another proof Ancient and Modern book and the of my statement that Prof. Warren present book, leaving it to the Vicar ment taken and what further steps physical signs of lungs, pure culture. is not entirely intimate with the to choose hyians or tunce from either, does the Government propose to of microbe obtained, and death in wireless of, to-day-or perhaps I may be wrong as he intends to con-

Mr. Mana said he had a suggestion take to obtain the prompt-release every instance in the case of plague

from military service of men sent to. vey the meaning that wireless has to make which he had talked over India under the attained such a high pitch of efficien. with the Vicar that they should Service Ordinance, 1 Military THE RECENT BURGLARY, cy that it may now be placed on the bave a mall orchestra, to assist the 2.-Will the Government arrange saine level as the work of a green Church organ and the singing. There for a supply of pneumatic tyred grocer. (greengrocers, please note were a number of musical people in modern rickshaws for the Colony the Frofessor's compliment).

the Church who had consented to and state the maximum price in fares Unlike Prof. Warren who wrote

help.

it is prepared to allow for a minimum The losses at Messrs. Diss. Bros, more in sorrow than in anger, I write Mr. Dowding remarked that the distance?

tailors, due to the burglary last in deepest sympathy and pity.

whole idea was to make the Church, 3. What steps have been taken to 'weekend, are much heavier than was It is unnecessary for me to dilate Services more attractive. Mr. Pack-carry out the wishes of the Un- originally thought. Mr. Dias estim upon the remainder of the lecturer's ham and Mr. Robson did not favour official Members expressed during the ates the losses at about $4,000. mistatements, in fact space will not the suggestion, but on the propos."Budget. Debate" on the 17th Several large rolls of cloth are permit of my doing so. Thus I think ton of Mrs. Packbum it was decided October last, to improve the general missing. There were in the shop this "letter should close the cor to give the matter a trial, respondence..

condition of the Sai Ying Pun between 30-40 mens suite finished. School?

The burglars took a coat from one.. Yours truly,

4. What steps have been taken by ait, trousers, from another and so the Government to revise the Civil on The result is all the suits Service salaries and conditions of are a loss as, not having the corres service?

ponding material it is impossible to

•

Registrar of the Supreme Court, at Mr. C. A. D. Melbourne, Deputy

present acting as Second" Police Just look at the correspondence Magistrate, is to have advancement "this next month, when Mr. Gomperts, that came in response to our invita the Puiste Judge, goes on leave. It May Listitute are supposed to heton, supposed to be relevant to the is stated that Mr. Melbourne will act followed by debates. Still, the more question-Should the premment as Puisne Judge. The statement in Tuesday's "China Mail" that the the better. If only to prepare young | devote a valuable s.te, in the present Hon. Mr. H. E. Policck will relieve etizens for future elevation to the scarcity, to the YM.C.A.?

We Mr. J. H. Kemp as Attorney General Sunitary Board and Legislative opened the debate, so to speak, by in March has since been confirmed. Counel, they can do no harm. To pointing out that the Goverment

A Chinese stole six pieces of be able to walk fuently before an has no right to favour this institu- clothing belonging to an old woman "audience, and at the same time to tion above others; that more urgent at No. 12 Bonham Strand. So as Bay something (which does not claims are before it; and that in any not to excite suspicion, he put on unays follow is " useful accom- ense the Y.M.G.A.; judged by its the three pairs of trousers, and pushiment. But it sn't everything.past record here, is not a deserving An Indian constable, a lodger of the wrapped the other pieces in a bundle. There are many men here who have case. Not one correspondent has same house, saw him and arrested the gift of the gab," us witness considered the point that it is, or weeks hard labour and four hours him as he was leaving the place. Six recent public meetings. There are should be, beyond the powers of the stocks was the sentence passed by Bom whose rouble (and ulus our Government: Not one discurses the Mr. J. R. Wood. also) may be diagnosed as logorra mere urgent needs suggested. Öne There are others . But why, be bitter, when we might just as well

be instuctive?

This is really more in line with what we set out to say. Fint of all; dear friends, consider the object of any debate. What's yours? Is it to add to the knowledge of your Auditora or reads? To add, per haps, to your own? (Because ex- pos tion is one of the very best ways

to "learn.) Or is it merely to shine

before your fellows? If it be the

F. W. J. REYNOLDS.

ARMED ROBBERIES.

!'

General

MESSES DISS BROS HEAVY: LOSBIS.

Notification has been received argues that the Y.A.0.A. would at Military Headquarters, Hongkong, cater only for a select few, which from the Secretary, War Office, Lon-

It was decided to make a small is not proven, and so far as we are don. S.W.1. that Officers holding

payment to the choir boys, as was Temporary Commissions.and other

done at St. John's Cathedral, and concerned, is not likely to be proven, ranka serving on duration of War

also to have the Church trust deed as we know it to be a cutholic in engagement now on leave in. Hong!

printed and circulated to members.

5. Is it not a fact that for some replace the missing garments. The stitution. Another, a Service man, kong may be granted extension of

The Chairman, said that the thanks time past, owing to the illness of the police are now of opinion that the thinks it would be nice to Have it, tion so as to avoid return to this leave if desired 'pending demobiliza

of the congregation were due to the "P.C.M.O., "there has no practising robbers were assisted from inside although he assumes, apparently, Country.

Choir, to the Organist (Mr. T. Mor-resident Physician or Surgeon at the the shop, the doors being opened for that the Y.M.CA. would be like manent commissions and other ranks

Officers holding per-To the Editor of the" CHINA MAIL" to Mr. Dexter and to the Sunday Victoria ficspital, Barker Road, and them by someore who secreted

School teachers.

that patients are entirely depend himself in the shop sometime on those jolly Red Triangle huts at the serving on normal engagement with Front, which is an assumption bound be sent Home on expiration of leave, crease. The Police Force does not. DEAR SIRArmed robberies in

ent upon daily visits from another Saturday, exceptions mentioned below should

medical officer of the Government, to be upect. We are convinced, on Other ranks serving on normal The alarm of the public grows.

and will the Government state what other duties this Medical Officer has to perform 3

a reasonable amount of orul evidence, engageinents whose period of colour

last named, do your best to forget that a plebiscita of the White Men service is expired or is due to expire kong from outside, 75 per cent of Bishop Pozzoni to say that Friday Chinese keep pouring into Hong- We are asked by His Lordship is, for the man who ontes in public in Flongkong would answer "No" within 2 months from this date may them by rail. There is no grudge being Chinese, New Year Eve; he has is in the position of the man who to the Government proposal.

be granted extension of leave pend againt Chinese as such, but these dispensed all Catholics within his srites a book. He has given etre disappointed, so far,, that our without returning to this Country, cunning criminals now baffling the day commencing at noon.

Weing discharge or transfer to Reserve landoubtedly include the armed and Vicariate from abstinence on that age to his enemies, and, the syco-

correspondence promises to show Inform War Office names, units and police. « plantio admiration of a few who are neither for or against. Perhaps, if period of leave in each case. This "If we may not carry arms, why not inimical cannot compensats for too newspapers are not to be per granted leave to Hongkong from them?

telegram only refers to soldiers should they? What is done to stop the harm thereof. If it be bonetly mitted to help the Government to United Kingdom or an Expeditionary

Trusting that the Government will desire to contribute scientifically to the truth, the debating societing will Force Officers and other ranks to wake up, and thanking you for inser the sum of knowledge, be of gout do it. It should be done, soon, or port at once to Headquarters, China

whom the above applies ahou'd reting this and enclosing my card, courage. Carry on,

Virtue is its the Government may act without it, Command.

Yours faithfully, C. O, B.A.

CHINA NEW YEAR.

RUSSIAN CONCERT

ROSTPONED.

6-Wil the Government state whether there is at present any system for searching passenger and passengers luggage entering the Owing to the advent of China Colony, whether by boat or train, for New Year, the Russian concert ap- arms and ammunition? If not, innounced for Saturday will not take view of the numerous outrages and place till Tuesday, when Messrs. Why did Messrs. Hughes and armed thefts which have occurred in Sykora and Sklareyaki will give their Massey say that every attempt to this Colony recently, will they take second musical treat. Bookings apply to the South Sea islands the immediate steps to provide for such made for Saturday will hold good right of self-determination would lead a search and for Tuesday to ridiculous failure? It was a very editorial suggestion made by the On Saturday there will po issue of

The last question supports an The first concert is on tonight, dangerous argument, which is cap China Mail. able of extended application.

the China Mail.":