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hour is really safe. What's the hurry? Surely this is not a plice | where anybody is pressed for time? If a speed limit of ten miles an hour (wishin city inits) is out of the question, let ve split the difference. and make it filtren..

But let us have a speed Let it be rigorously ukored. our streets be reasonably safe.

SELFISHNESS.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

To-day's dollar is down a farth- ing. It is now quoted 3s. 13-16d.

The s.s. Hei en was fired on mitby pirates near Tai Lam-mol. One Let sailor was wounded.

To-day's return of communicable diseases shows four cases of plague and one of cerebro-spinal fever.

Mr. Wang Sung-ling. vice- president of the Canton-Hankow railway, has been suspended, appar ently for nepotism.

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at the present moment the most absorbing tople in Hongkong ippets Pence so be the question of # Memorial and Peace Celebrations, The Folce Celebrations are easily handled, uraklewe aris sure that the

The N. C. Daily News remarks Committee that has been appointed that some of the German deportees, who had utterly lost faith in their will arrange a perfectly fitting pro- | gramme, which not only will be own Vaterland," carried drafts on appropriate but also entertaing.

London.

Out of 330 naval and military candidates at the General Election, 220 were elected to Parliament. Most of these are, of course, only tempor- ary soldiers and sailors, and rearly all Coalitionista.

GERMAN DEPORTEES:

IN HONGKONG HARBOUR.

MONDAY, MARCH

1

12, 1919.

IMPOSING MILITARY FUNERAL.

"THE LATE CAPT. J. B. FULLER

When in the harbour yesterday letters were allowed to be sent from one ship to another providing they were handed in unsealed to the Officer of Guard and were found to contain Yesterday morning the three no code words. This was a privilege, vessels, the P. & O. steamers Nore greatly appreciated.

The body was laid to rest on and Norra and the Blue Funnel As they are only starting their Saturday afternoon of the late Capt. steamer Atreus entered the harbour voyage they have not had much time | J.. S. Fuller of the Royal Field having on board about 2,000 Germans to organize games. But on the Artillery, one of the members of and Austrians, men, women, and Novara a singing class has been General Knox's Mission to Siberia, children, who are being shipped back formed under the conductorship As was stated in Saturday's · Issue

Jaenknchen. to Germany. By kind permission of of Band-master

of the Ching Mail, Capt. Fuller, had the authorities & representative of former German Band-master in seen service in France and the China Mail was permitted to Shanghai, this meets every after Mesopotamia and was in Hongkong visit the three ships and there to see non

from three to four. awaiting passage to the North when for himself the conditions under On board the Arous they have a he was taken ill with meningitis and which the enemy will travel,

very fine German band, which we in spite of all attention died. The The conditions on board, seemed were informed was greatly enjoyed Funeral procession left Wellington. Barracks, at 4.30 p.m. the to show that every consideration by all on board.

The same description applies to following being the order. The firing was being shown to the repatriated enemy to make their trip as comfort Nere and Novara. There are men party of 100 from the R.G.A., under women, and children on bath. Food the command of Major F.E. T. Wilkert. able and healthy as possible.

It is true that the travellers will is the same, the same deck rules, R.G.A.; this was followed by the not be supplied with luxuries; their they have the same kind of commit Band of the 18th Infantry. The The more portant questión je

accommodation has no fine paintings tees and they both have naval guards. gun-carriage bearing the body came On board the Atreus there were next, the bearers and pall-bearers that of a Peace Memorial, and if we

on the walls, nor is there any indica construe the msaning of the word

tion that Admiral Tsai has changed only males and the guard there was walking at the side. The officers of memoral, we End that it is some

his mind about allowing them a military one. The discipline was General Knox's Mission were imme bring hosting that will perpetrate the

champagne on the trip. The Germans good, for in some ways it is easier diately behind and they were followed. memory of any certain thing

and Austrians will travel home in to exercise discipline when you have by a large number of local officers. happening. And, the mest import

circumstances which provide ease only men to deal with.

these including H. E. Major-General It should be emphasized a once F. Ventria.. GO.C. Major L. Cassel, ante question is how shall we per

Mr. Chan Lim Pak; president of and convenience, "the arrangements petuate the memory of the Alles" the Food Relief Association, accuses being such that it will be entirely that the equipment of the ship is General Staff, Major V. J. Scantle victory in the tirent War. In the the Canton rice dealers of profiteer their own faul if their voyage is good without any qualification. It busy, Lieut. Col. W. H. Passby, Capt. first place, tine people out of toning. He names two who had made not as pleasant as they would wish. is true that holds have to be "used and Adjutant H. Brewster, Capt.: E

bere I might will say that this war was fought for 3300,000 and $150,000 respectively has exactly the same provision, are berths for 216 men, but with C. and Lieut. A. Evènden, beremarked and that in one particular hold there S. Lucy. Capt. F. J. Skilton, M.

being special windsails, an open grating M. C., of the R. G. A. Capt. E informed, is According to rumour Parliament made in India to transport passengers above-them in fire weather and a W. Brett, 18th Infantry. Lieut. Col. will be asked to vote gratuities rang-home to England, and what is good canvas awning to keep the rain out F Thursby Pelham, A. P. Dept, ng from £25,000 to £100,000 to the enough for Britons to pay for is good in bad fans and plenty of open space Major A. T. Walmsley, Capts. M. W. Commanders-in-Chief in the various enough for energy subjects to receive and the iron decks covered with Buck, and D. R. Wahl of the R.E. wooden flooring, they have little The Hongkong Defenc: Corps was free, gratis and for nothing. theatres of war. Ten shillings a

The first ship visited was the more to desire. Woodwork especially represesented by Major D. McDonald, month for the fighters doesn't seem Vore. On board this there were erected for the voyage is painted Major G. D. K. Black and Capt. H. about 600 men, women and children, white, giving a general impression of, W. B. Kenhet. The R. A. M. C was and judging from their general aplight, airness and cleanliness that represented by Lieut. Col. G. B pearance they seemed in no way to marks the whole scheme throughout all Crisp and Capt. Barn. be having an unpleasant time. This the ships. The bunks are in three tiers, ship, originally a passenger boat, provided with a mattress, pillow and of rank, H. E the G, O. C. being in the had been arranged so as to carry lifebelt to each. In addition to rer. A number of naval and Indian The pall more people than it would under these live-saving appliances, which officers also attended.

The dining the chances are will never be re-bearers were six Captains of General ordinary conditions. rooms had been cleared of their quired, extra rafts have been put on Knox's Mission. The burial service ordinary furniture and long tables board, and with the usual comple- both at the mertury chapel and the with forms substituted. Galleys had ment of boats the ships is admirably grave "side was conducted by the been built and the capacity of these fitted in this respect. Washhouses Rev. Bundle. C. F. A number may be judged by the fact that they with water laid on are established on of R.GA. trumpeters sounded the are capable of turning out 2,000 lbs, the decks, also taurines and bath "Last Post" at the grave side. Among rooms. Messrooms are laid out in many floral tributes were those from of bread per day. The women on board had every facility for washing the manner of the British Navy, so cicthing. There were washing houses many to, each table which accom with hot and cold water laid on and modates a mess to be known by

The number. steam-heated drying rooms.

the protection of weaker nations. in a short time.

and also for the catre of humanity. Exactly, al for this reason, we must be very careful as to how we Ltd remotuate this victory of justice

over night.

SPECIAL SHOW.

Infants Cotton Matinees.

Toddlers.

Boys' Pique Suits.

Girls' Cotton Sailor Dresses.

Pique Hats for Boys and Girls.

Pretty Straw Hats

MARRIAGES.

BIRTHS.

in all Sizes.

one

There is absolutely, no doubt that fen Elle sergest cats already must for want time the majority of us are very selfish. It is seen that several people favour the erection of a city lll, or some magnifient onument, others want rotor naus, whilst the question of a hospital has been put forwan, and in the majority of gises i! has been distrissed with the com

ment Lat the Government build Then there is been the ynestion as to building a Selders' and sadors' club, which has been met with the statement that these are already entered to by the different canteens clubs and someque even suggested the YMCA which is absurd un lew one wants to perpetuate the memory of the high prices that were charged the soldier in France, when "free" cigarettes and cofee were alleged to Bave been bened to the brons.

such a lot after all.

Arthur Bourchier, the well. known actor, has married Miss Kyrle Bellew, an actress. Both have parts in "Scandal" at the Strand Theatre. The bridegroom was first married to Miss Violet Vanbrugh, the famous actress, in 1894, by whom he was

divorced.

The first (statutory) meeting of the See Kee Rubber Estates (1918) Ltd was held at Shanghai on March 10. Mr. H. 0. White, the chairman, said all the shares had been allotted and paid up. The output for eight months was 88,626 lbs, against an estimate of 110,000 lbs for the year.

The China Mail Steamship Co,, Ltd, advises that the call of the s.s. Nanking at Hongkong on her way

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Any person discovering a

will:-

1. Try to put it out. 2. Shout for assistance. 3. Inform an officer.

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large number of bathrooms were all HONGKONG WOMAN ON BOARD: HER fitted with a white enamel bath. One of the outstanding things on board the Nore was the guard which was a

and

- CRITICISMS.

The officers were in reverse order

the officers of General Knox's Mission (Mesopotamia Contingent). Officers of the Royal Engineers (China Com- mand), Major L. Cassel (General Staff), the Officers of the 74th Pun- jabis, the Warrant Officers and senior Non-Commissioned Officers and men

On board the Noyarn was of the 40th Company, Royal Engi 3 Hongkong women married neers; Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Blair; the to 2 German in Shanghal. members of the R.GIA. Sergeants*

'WINS V.C.

**EXCEPTIONAL BRAYERY.""

The Victoria Cross has been award-

Let us for a moment, look and see exactly who made this glorious vie.

to Manila on or about March 22, has naval one, and the Officer of the tory, that we are desirous, and very been cancelled, and the steamer will, Guard informed our representative she was born here and has a Mess, and the deceased's batman, properly too, of celebrating, and per therefore, proceed as originally that in his opinion the strictness of hape the following incident will bring intended direct from. Shanghai to the guard was responsible for the sister living in the Colony at prescat: Gunner Hobbe, R. F. A the inatter home in a very forcible Manila, arriving in Hongkong from absence of trouble. As one walked Needless to say she felt her position The "China Mail" is now on said, and that we are going to say. maanet, or at least we hope so Manila on or about March 29, 1919. over the boat a marine armed with keenly and the sight of the harbour HONGRONG MAN'S COUSIN

They will assuredly meet their de There were three Officers taking

a refe and fixed bayonet would be brought back memories of happier sale at, and will be deliverede if i aer on bu saken. An ap- walk about sixteen miles behind

Large numbers of a red printemet at different intervals and notices days. Asked if she was comfortable by, Messrs. W. G. Humphreys preciable rumber of druths is already the front line, when in billets, and handbur have lately been issued to were posted up threatening the she said she could only speak in the and Co. Shameen, Canton, on record.

afficers. The food was not bad-it. they came upon the remains of the B. E. F. in France. They are extreme penalty for any insubordin highest terms of the kindness of the who have been appointed our "The China Mail has no prejudice tanilouse, which had been shelled printed by the Army Printing and ation.

coukl of course be much better and a in the matter. It certainly would mercifully by the Hine in whigh Stationery Service and read;

The food on all three boats was little more variety would be good.ed to Major W. G. Barker, Royal agents,

not support that petty persecution, they formil indzur old French wolnan,

the same. It was plain but whole But the accomodation for the women Air Force, the cousin of Company- of motorists by the police which was still carrying on, and they went

fire some special consideration and children was, she continued, far Quarternister Sergt. S. H. Barker, |such a disgraceful feature of England spoke to her, and usked if they

was given to children and to sick from satisfactory. There was not of the 88th Company, R..., Vic- Peh cranity life before the war: would get a litte water, or some Per

people. There were also dry canteens" Thuka sombed "police staps - freshment, when one of the officers)

on board where such things as milk, enough privacy and the cabin toria Barracka.

The official announcement follows: arrangements between decks were BELL-NEWBERY-At Sergai always had on stright and "eafe saw that she was crying. He, in

fresh eggs, etc., could be bought far from satisfactory for women and His Majesty the King has been on March 19, Frank Norton Bell | tend to the motorist tempting his very had French asked her what

confer the Truth hopes the brainy officer will All forms of alcoholic drink were children when passing through the graciously pleased to to Mary Grace Newbery,

stretches of country road, were u was the utter, and if he could do be suitably rewarded.

strictly prohibited and "a quantity of tropics. She was very indignant Victoria Cross on the under-mention- WATSON-TILLEX -At Lodeham, ¦ shime to their inventors and users anything for her. Her renly was

such which the enemy brought on with the members of the Chinese ed Ufficer of the Royal Air Force, in- Yorks,, on Jan. IN, W. A. Watt is a pity the polier could not find "I am crying because I have just The half yearly naval promotions board in Shanghai was confiscated Commission on board. They all felt recognition of bravery of the highest 'son, of Shungikai, to Frances something better to do.

received notification of the douth of have been published. There are 60 and thrown overboard.

they were in the way and they possible order :-- Tilley.

There is we believe an Automobile my last son. That is the list of five new commanders and 30 captains.

It seems that when they went on wanted to know what they were on Capt. (A./Major) William George... Association here, of which nothing son, all of whom have been killed."

A great increase in these ranks have board in Shanghai a search was board, for. They (the Chinese) had Barker, D.S.O., MC, No. 201 has been heard lately. It is presum- The officers then tried to cheer her been made since 1914, about 200 in made of their effects, but, this does taken up the best cabins and shoved Sqn., H. A. Force. ably organized for the benefit of card up, stating that it was the fortunes the commanders' list. There is not seem to have been a very ex- the women and children between On the morning of the 27th Octo MATTHEWMAN-Ohm Murch 6, "at owners ans) drivers, Yet we due of war, when the old lady turned nothing special in the promotions baustive one for the Officer of the decks. She complained that the ber, 1918, this officer observed an Shanghai, the wife of T. Hallege, at a venture, that a referen-round and more in anger than in excepting that of Captain T. J. S. Gaard on board the Nere ordered a report of the Allied doctors in Shang- enemy two-seater over the Foret de Matthewinan, an. (Stillborn) in would find all its members ap- sorrow suit I am not crying beLyne, the first lower deck man in second search on board and to his hai was not a good one. They had Moral. He attacked this machine," OSBORNE.--On March 9 at Han proving our attitude. Not to be in cause he is dead, I am sorrowfa! the Navy's history to reach such surprise such things as daggers declared the boat to be suitable for a nul after a stiut burst, it broke up

"kras, ter Mr. and Mrs. J. M. H.Sympathy with it would indicate a Lecause I have no more to send."- eminence. The China Mail published potassium chloride, morphia, and long voyage- but she asserted that in the air. At the same time a Fok

Osborne, a daughter,

roud hng,"

And this is, we venture to submit Captain Lyne's record a few days hypodermic syringes were found, all the women on board felt the ker biplane attacked him, and he was We have in our movements about the spirit that did such a lot towards ago..

and these needless to say were all conditiona were not suitable for wounded in the right thigh, but man- the city during recent weeks got 'ced winning the wur, as well as the splen

confiscated. The Officers of the voyage of about 50 days. When aged, despite this, to shoot down the several cow going at a rate fur too did spirit of those men who went Fredony, the performer with an Guard on all three ships have shown told that the boat had been used for enemy aeroplane in flames Hs BROOKE-WERK London fast for publle sufety. We noted forth from all the ends of the earth inexhaustible box of tricks will full consideration to the passengers trooping she complained that women then found himself in the middle of Jan. 13. Liut. Coudr. Arthurį meir numbers, for possible later use. to help the mother country in her present tonight at the Victoria his! 57 'allowing them to have their own and children should have to sail a large formation of Fokkers, who Cyril Brooke Weth," R.N.B., You never know what will happen,

General Committee to manage their such a long voyage under trooping attacked him from all directions, and fourth change of programme. D.S.C., aged 38.

It is usually when the chauffeur

woman of was again severely wounded in the Hongkong is lucky in having so Fredony will be seen in a lighthing -affairs, providing always that conditions. Herself a 9, Alice, wife of Ralph Bourke, dangerous speed is attained., of Shanghai.

Another thing. Motorists here orphans caused by this war, but we be will impersonate well known mitted to them for their approval humiliation of having to mix up on down two of the enemy in a spin.

from characters

the Vaudeville before being carried out. This board with all classes as there is no He lost consciousness after this, and

which committee. MILLER At Shanghai, on March have an utterly erroneous conception do not propose to put forth any sug

divided distinction made in accommodating his machine fell out of control. On 10, Charlie Miller, aged 15.. of the use of the horn. This device gestions as to u fitting memorial at Stage; Prof. Bluffo, the eccentric BILBROUGH. Gertrude Elizabeth: was not provided,

highly successful. they think, as present, but we might bring bei parodist, Lee-Chung Sun and the into several sub-committees, has the passengers. She said she under-recovery be found hizceçli being Bilbrough, aged 80 years. Died a means to tell the public to jump, the public the fact that at present, Mystery of the yellow cabinet, the at Hongkong, 11th March, 1010. And to jump lively. It was provided beyond the suggestion of a hospital, most elaborate illusion ever present- following is the list of the sub English and Indien papers please for the safety of the public, to let the majority of proposals are of and, and finally Do-Re-Mi-Fa, the clown committees who are allowed to post the public know that possible entirely selfieh nature, and inasmuch who could get music out of rope if up their different notices (in German) LAVERS February 22, of juggernaut is about, it corresponds us this war was won by sacrifice and he tried. Miss Tessie Turner the in different parts of the ship.

pneumonis, ut Alverstole, to the red flag canted in front of a suffering is it not fitting that the dainty American ragtime comedienne Hunts., England, Perry Francie tourn roller. No ed dag meant memorial should take the form of will sing new and popular, jazz songs one that would relieve the suffer and the rest of the company will Lavers, aged 37 years,

liability for damages. No warning | hon means the same. "But at pre-ings of thcse who have hade such Kent there is seldom risk of the latter., sacrifices ——1.0.9. They toot unnecessarily, peremp.

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time of need.

BOUKKE.-At Liverpool on Jan.is driving an empty car that the arall a namber of wikows and change Vaudeville Revue in which all their rules and plans are sub-refinement she keenly felt the left thigh, but succeeded in driving

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The China Mail.torily, joyfully, out of shuer Fightacss

TACTA,

of heart. Most of theta seem to be JUSTICH, PUBLIC SERVICE."Out on the boot, as the saying is.

Some people don't like all this unnecessary "hooting. We have re- Our nerver HONGKOND, MONDAY, MATCH 17, -1018,eived complaints.

be'ng in fair order, it does not

PLEASE MAKE OUR STREETS SAFE,

WIXTY 18,

TOO TOUCHY.

In the course of a really clever l'article in the China Mail à not too But we are seriously anxious about Public School snobbery, or caste respectful referedco was made to

appear also in a complete new pro- gramme. In the first part, the romantic Pathe Photoplay "Will- Power" will be screened

SOMETHING LIKE A BILLIARD TOURNAMENT.

proved

is

The

Committee of Bunks. Committee of Discipline. Committee of Messes. Committee of library, Committee of Hygiene.. Deck Committee. Washing. Committee. Kitchen Committee. Luggage Committee. Lost Property Committee. The hospital fixtures on-board are good. The doctors are Germans.

stood that the Chinese in Shanghai again attacked heavily by a large had prepared the boats. If this was formation, and singling out ons so they had prepared them badly, as machine, he deliberately charged and instance a bucket of water, she had fight his left elbow was shattered and whenever she wanted anything, for drove it down in flames. During this had the greatest difficulty in first of he again fainted, and on regaining all finding the bucket. For a woman consciousness he found himselt still of refinement she complained bitter being attacked, but, notwithstanding ly of having to n'se enamel

that he was now severely wounded cups and plates, and even then both legs and his left arm shat- knives and forks, which she declared tered, lie, dived on the nearest were very old did not escape her machine and shot it down in flames. criticism. To the Officer of the Guard Being greatly exhausted, ha, divad she also said how she hated having to out of the Sght to regain our lines, eat food from a table minus a table

cloth. When asked as to how she but was met by another formation, passed her time away on board she which attacked and endeavoured to The health on board the Atreus seeins just sadly smiled and said "Just by cut him of, bus after a hard fight to have been quite good-there are doing all my own work; that's all." he succeeded in breaking up this only men on board this ship. But On all three ships the Officers of formation and reached our lines, on board the Nore and the Novare the Guard when asked stated there where he craned a landing. This combat, in which Major Barker the safety of the public life. There conceit. In the words of our inform Palace Hotel, Kowison, is having a fluenza among the

The enterprising Mr. Oxberry of there has been a slight form of in- was no trouble. The passengers destroged four enemy machines

women and seemed desirous of assisting in every ought to be a speed limit. If there ant, it put the wind up a lot of billiard tournament that should cause children:

It is considered they possible way, though on the faces of three of them in fames), brought is one, it should be rigorously exam. We had thought that ex- extra interest. It is limited to ten brought this on board with them from many here is that sullen looks which his totul successes up afty enemy" We desire in the racet respectful forced. Every motorist should pression meant fear, but in his case is proven players, and each man has to the nection camp in Shanghai, and indicates that they do resent their machines destroyed, and is a notable And sober menner to appeal to our clearly understand that when he is clear he means that the article had play every other. This means 90 on board the Nore there were two present condition. Authoritier to enforce a speed limit injures a human being, the onus is made them angry. Why? T garaes in all. The highest aggregate cases of malaria. for autoinch lee in our congested city upon him (or her), morally if not Another of thein is thus reported: score for the nine games indicates streets. Our streets are not boule legally, to prove that it wasn't his Of course, some of these bounders the winner. This is a fairer system sengers are allowed on deck after When not in the tropicks no pas vards, and they are crowded with (or her) fault.

are bminy birds, clever, and, all that. than the ordinary method of 10 p.m. nor before 6 am. This rule people who, to put it mildly, have Motorists tell us that a dar can But I le Public School fellers, "rounds", in which a good man on permits the decks to be cleaned and rot get much info intelligence," be run at a speed of nearly twenty, what? The Public School feller may an unlucky night may be knocked at the same time is obviously of A. cannot be cured without taking 1917: Erst Bar on 18th July, 1911. There is now a coastleruble number miles an hour without being a da be an ass, but he's a decent ass,” out by an inferior player. The first of automobiles, and the dumber is gerir a nuisance Well if that

The China Mail büstens to admit, prize will be worth $100. There great assistance to the guard in con- nauseous medicine. Chamberlain's Pala the Distinguished Service Order on certain to increase very shortly, let it be the strict speed limit. in all honesty, that it knows Public will be a second prize, and one for trolling the movements of those they cured far more they malisin than any 18th February, 1918; second Bar toe

are guarding. When in the tropics Internal ready in existence and gives Military Cros, on 16th September If the idea is that a person short But we do not believe that in such school fellows who are decent and the biggest break

traffic int rence

Entries close on Saturday, March passengers will be allowed to tulief qricket. For sale by all Chemists 1918; and Dar to Distinguished Ser deserves to streets as ours, und with such traffic brainy and not at all sacbbish. And

sleep on deck after 10 p.m. and Storekeepers

vics des on 2nd November, 1916.

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be killed, wo w thdraw that we have as ours, anything over ten miles on these would not show annoyance.

#RUB IT IN.

example of the exceptional bravery and disregard of danger which this very gallant officer has always die played throughout his distinguished. Major Barker was awarded, ther

coreer,

good many pooplethink rheumatism Military Cross on 10th January,

Balm massaged thoroughly into the skin