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Today's dollar is worth 3s. 1 Letters to a Missionary, by T. F. Johukton. 158 pp.-Watte &

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better grounded than Tapal infalli bity. Dr Joseph Edkins ("Heli- gon in China) complains that the Chinese persist in regarding the Bible as a humile book, Dr. Edkins ag main contemptuous of current

Co., 17 Johnson's Conip, E.G. Mr. Johnston, author of Bud.xes, and of the questions and criticisms of "one of the most in-

FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1919.

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A PLEA FOR THE CRIMINAL.

[CONTRIBUTED]

A

MAGISTRACY.

(M. LINDSELL'S COURT.)

„AMMUNITION

AN AMERICAN DUSINESS,

Charged with the possession of IS irst China" wnd other works, has telligent and mentally nutive races Criminals nowadays are looked unds of revolver ammunition in Connaught Road, an elderly Chinese been officially employed in Central on earth," and clung to the u,upon.in fot altogether kindly spirid he bought the ammunition in This is as it should be, but there Hongkong and intended taking them arrive about neen to-morrow instead | District Officer and Magistrate at/neantu Bible in which all the, foo great a tendency in the present to the country to protect himself

The R.M.S. Empress of Asia will China for twenty yours. At present mutilated Bible by which

cart robbe Hi Worship fined Wei-hai-wel, he was in the Hong-forgeries," interpolations, spurious time of condemning men unheard, or

chance to the mate $10 and ordered the am kong Civil Service as far back as relings, and mistranslations con without giving them a The Provincial Assembly

at 1998, and private secretary to the time to be reverenced as the Word; defend themselves oe be defended,munition to be confiscated. Canton will open spon." More than Governor from 1900 to 1802. He of God. Whereas in the Edinburgh wallet the Crown has the best pos-

A Chinese pleaded not guilty 70 new members have already turned a very distinguished university Conference Reports, IV. 67, more ble brains that are available for the

Career, at Edinburgh and at Oxford.eden. Missionary writes: "For a prosecution and detection of crime.

to a charge of hawking without a Hongkong is a British Colony, and licence. The sergeant in charge of. A missionary called Stanley P. Smith tissionary to teach the Bible just as Captain CH. Goode's appoint meat is in the London Gazette, to be Bote him in 1917, from Shansi. in fit was taught 18 years ago in only, we thank God for ib. And being { the case said the defendant would commection with his retirement or in the light of all that has been learn British we put ourselves on the back buy tickets for a whole row of front Adjutant 1s: Garr. Battn. Manchester pukion from the China Instant Mthout the Bible, since.and ary that everything that is done sets in the Chinese theatres, and sion on account of 'a difference ir/"There is no need to bind en tile here is modelled on British sense, of anyone who wanted a seat in tlat Regt.

Cantonese are talking of abolish.eetne. Mr. Johnston's reply led Chinese a yoke which neither we not justice. That also is, as it should particular row would, bave to par→ ing gambling. It cannot be dona. to the writing of the book, which our fathers were able to bear." Pbi be. But, there is always but in chase it from the defendant who All they abolish is the gambling mild be an eye-opener to many P. 7). Another missionary speaks everything, there is one little thing makes a profit of 20 cents on bach. the undisguised revulston go que thoughtless people who sub-of scribe to foreign missions, and to the which parts of the Bible cause the appens in Hongkong, that destikot. A fine of $3 was imposad. C.L.M. in particular. It appears Chinese, the The of which are no Colony or Dominion. That is that Brought up on a charge of selling "Pinkie" is an important person. that thn C. Lat. insists on teaching to be found in Confucian or Bud when a prisoner is brought up before vegetables without" s

(The Canterbury the assizes, when he pleads Not Chinese said he did not sell the vege- Wisemans have re-arranged their

(or trying to teach the Chinese that list writings.,

to a wema 'aa's dances for next week on her account then it real Fell in whiel. Convocation recently decided to dischitz he does not have a Counsel tables bus guve See advt.

heathen

who refuse to be con.continue the use of coin Psahrs verted, and even all the heathen in publie worship. In the next let-signed to look after his defence.present and she in turn trails in Let us look at the matter in a fair present of 3 cents to drink tea. who never heard the glad tidingster the auther discusses the demono-

revenue.

Cargo.

Ir

The Canton priests are squealing about the impiety of removing tem ples to make way for public improve merts, but the Municipality is ignor

ing them.

not happen in any other British

ENCHANGING..." PRESHNTA."

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licence:

(MR. "Oran's Cotur).

PIUM,

BAD MONEY.

لكة

The C. M. s.s. Hsintah is expected at Canton to-day with rice. The of great joy," are consciously tology of C.1.M. teaching, and shows and square manner. As has already His Worship thought that mounted ie worse than any heathen been stated in every Colony, Com to selling and fined the defendant Kwangtai is also due. The Taishun suffer torture for ever and for ever, that is due to-morrow, All three are Not beleving this, this particular examples, fatellectually ridiculous, wealth, or "Dominion flying the $5.

A C... British Fhg, this is always done, in bringing rice.

nissonary had a sort of pamphlet in morally offensive. quated with the C.1.3. in the oary (N.C. Daily News, June the same manner us in Great Britain. The s.s. Inaba Mare sailed from use of which he relarized Mr. 8, 2016), such that life in Chim com- Why of Why not in Hongkong?

Pleading guilty to a change of Ltd Hongkong this morning at 11'clock flanston." It is possible tisst die go pelled belet in the existence of a per. Very often certain, we do not foe for Singapore and London. She had rets do'ng, for if he chustized sonal devil. To which the author re-ene moment say all, people charged a full complement of passengers and the 6. 7. AL. with whips, Mr. John-pols sint in his experience Europe with crimes are only technically having in his possession two taels of sten chastizes them with scorpions, emot claim moral superiority overalty, and given a lawyer to look prepared opam, o Chinese was this Mr. Smith does not want to quarrel Chit. The pigs on the personality after their interests they would morning fined $200,

The argument that will usually A Chinese was arrested for at with the ..., although re, be of the vil are quite pleasant read-ape the stigma of a jail sentence.

It is next printed out how lieves the'r teaching on that pointing legnuks God, and makes Satun or ung people continue to call she be brought up will be that the major tempting to puss of a counterfeit. the Gems look Fke bunglingselves Christians who inve-abandon-ty of Chinese who are brought up con perdeen vlinge and when An old woman, the owner amateurs in devily. He will been than one of the essential on the more serious charges are only charged this morning, pleaded "not

Even the very creeds. ecolie class, and therefore, do guilty." lieves the lie to be the directly thetrines. Political toubles caused Kwang-inspiral Word: they interpret it dit geording to the Bishop of Hereford not know what stigma means and of a cigarette stall in Aberdeen, said tung to forget the allowances for its ferently, that's all. Mr. Johnston (Timex, Dem. 2, 1912) ara" partially they feel no shame. "Grapted for the defendant tought a packet of government students at "Shanghai,sks who is to decide between them ubwlete, and reel reemtement, the present time perhaps, but after cigarettes from her and tendered a scholarship money. The poor fellows

us to the correct interpretation, and This is not consistent. To retain the few more years of living under the twenty-cent piece in payment. She have had to cable a reminder.

reminds Mr. Smith gently that for one while discarding the de de British Flag they will, we hope, learn examined the coin and finding it was thething, the fundamentals of the faith, to know what it means to be a law a "sl" reported the matter to the ages the general opinion oi

The defendant's excuse was The London Gazette notifies the Church had been against him. The is not honest. Reference is made abiding person, ol gard their police and had the defendant arrest- that he did not know the coin was appointment of Captain H. Brewster. .L.M. is rely, retaining a do the apogetic writing of thatberty as jealously as they guard ad. Antrim R.G.A. Spec: Reserve to Ad-

If they are hardened cranicals,bul. The police said that when the jutant Royal Artillery, China Com-trine which is st. de fide with the disingenuous sunce, Sir Oliver their lives, pad money.

farent church. He asks Mr. Smith Ledge, whose name impressed the mand. Hongkong.

what he would have done it is laid vulgar at one time. Of late it has then the Crown will have the satis defendant was searched, eleven other faction of pointing out to the pri- base coins were found concealed in so happened that as study of the grown less convincing. Captain R. J. R. Haslewood, M.C.eological passages had confion-

The remainder of the book deals 'soner's friends that he has had the match box. His Worship passert who was Adjutant of the 4th "Shroped the doctrine, instead of confith other doctrines, which Mr.laireve, possible trat, enjoying the sentence, of three months hard- shire L, in Hongkong, won the Military Cross while fighting on the ing his private judgment that it is Smith retains, but which Mr. John. same privileges that the Crown, labour.

"monly objectionable and a libelton shows to be as indefensible as itself enjoyed, and that he was given Western Front. He has now been

on the Deity. Which would be have the one he rejects. It is a temptu west Great Britain stands for, and abandoned his mod sense, or hission to quote this on the Ascension, which doctrine, of course, is also de faith in Scripture? Captain (Act. Lieut.-Colonel) E... He then quotes a large number of fide. Canon Streeter had said that would maintain a physical ascension Yorkshire L... was in Hongkong and, and missionuries who denounce the

in this crude form. To which the The "China Mail" is now on form of theclogy, and its students de W. H. Bradley, M.C., King's Own on theokgians, bishops, clergy, he knew of a living theologian who sale at, and will be delivered are open by the sylphs of the open the Straits with his regiment in pre- dotrine as Mr. Smith does.

air, the grouses of the 'fruitful soll, war days and has been mentioned for uitled in these is the gentle Gail. lev. R. A. Knox, an Oxford scholar, by, Messrs. W. G. Humphreys the dryade of the greenwood trees, his services on the Western Front in latime Monod, a French pastor and rejoined: "I believe that, whatever and Co. Shameen, Canton, que as generously and genuinely Sir Douglas Haig's final despatch.

writer under whose influence the change may have gloeifert the Risen! Body when it passed "beyond the WILL fortunate present Reviewer who have been appointed our as others are by angels. The roman tie spirit expects the nymph in the

The British Municipal Council enough to come at an early stage of cloud, the garth has ever since tas agents,

clader listens for the far faint at Shameen will build larger quarters his religious studies. M. Morou cal-Asces on been, the lighter by so of elin homs, and being even be for its staff especially the constables. cuinted that (according to this any poups' weight, and the sum was sought. Not for thein-nay, let aubmitted to the higher officials in

ittle children," finds that which Plans for the building have been; G.L.M. teaching) for every min of matter in the world the less by

"saved" thousand were damn. many square inches of volume. There is only one is Lenge us de chodid, and sus--not for us the China service, and its constructed. During the pust 18 centuries, Would that all parsons would speak gune to-morrow. This is a United

know where we had then. Aft HK.F.C. and South Chira Athlete were dropped by the contestante in FEDERSEN. Moretor Ter- the drynslust philosophy of the Gor-ion will begin as soon as the necessary 30,000,000,000 must have been set as mantiguously: then wa shout Services League match between, the

race, Causeway Bay, Faany man who called this mythopoele way approval is received.

curious echo in the official organ of that, the cheek" of Dr. Elkins, iu Neither team has any chance of win Pedersen. Aged "78. Funeral of viewing phenomena a will puss the Monument at, 5.15 aquage.

A dance was held on Wednesday the C.1.1. which, noting the growth culling Buddhism" philosophy gone ning the chinpionship but & good, tom of the child-like heart essential evening in the large hail of Kings of Chins's population, es culated mad" stands out in boiler relief pleasant game or be acticipated.

Well might the Bishop in this league the Navy lead with lore and several weapons were to-day. A

If the China Mail clere on behalf of the American Red, that for every Chimenen "Saved," flan ever. office happens to he for us a castle Cross. The attendance was by no, 50,000,000 had gone to Fle! The of Zanzibar write: At the present points for & watches: the B.E. standing on the slope of a Hill of means as large or representative as. Rev. 4. S. Peane (in The Bible, tane, having regard to her exceed-coming next with: 8 points for 7 Adventure, if the honey bee that at the one held last month. However 1913, p. 429) quotes missionaries singly chaotic system of Truth," the matches. It will be cena tint the tracy this morning, be was formally

to send missionaries to heather or who only require 3 points in 3 games Amy, widow of the late John Athrough the open window is for us American Red Cross will benefit ping into hell at the rate of 60lamidan lands." These things to make it a certainty.

few minutes ago an enjoyable time was spent and the saying that the heathen were drop- Church of England is entirely unfit lougue is practically won by the Navy charged and remanded in custody for His Work.p next dealt with a case Bell (Shanghai Building Co.), a sylph with a secret message, if the financially.

minte. The Chinese must wonder nged 40 penant,

dead cat that we saw being swept

Linen and Muslins.

DEATHS.

BOURBOULON.-Oh March 11, at to lvation.

Shanghai, Christine, the beloved wife of Helry Bourboulon.

BELL-On March 14, at Shanghai,

BIRTH.

called on us

diseuse of

It is, of course, a symp-

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up with fallen leaves was for us a sennon, and the centuries old ginger- jar in the curio shop below "worth WATSON-On March 18. at Har more to us than the $500 asked for bin, to Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Wat-it, who dares to accuse Le of un.i

Peason? Let them go to Pinkie's Fon, a daughter.

Fairy Party to-morrow night (or as

The China Mail.

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1917.

A LIFE WORTH LIVING,

Years ago it was the opinion of Hongkong author, and successfully demonstrated by lám in two volumes "of excellent short stories, that some

mentioned in the anal desparches of Sir Douglas Haig. "

AT STONECUTTERS ISLAND.

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to Heil. This calculation had a

Roman

fruth." And the reviewer for one is

is

justly proud of Fairplay.

Why not let those prisoners who plead not guilty have the advice be appointed and paid by the Crown ? and help, of sorne Comel who would

FOOTBALL.

SATURDAY'S 'GAMES.

POLICE STUD REAL BATTLE, Two hostile clans of Chinese. Ar ranged for a little encounter to settle a dispute. A piece of weste ground. between Mangkok and Talkosteut little armies, armed with knives," poles and other weapons, took their stands opposite each other on the was chosen as the battlefeld and the

two ends of the fold and prepared for the elmege. But the police who had got wind of the inatter inter- vened just as the enciales, were manoeuvring for an advantage and thus prevented much bloodshed and probable loss of lives: Taken by sur prise, the armies disputed in great disorder followed by the police who fired in their wake. Many knives their hurry to get away and. these were picked up by the police to use Fighter, was arrested by Sergeand on bis person. A to Mage

as evidence. One of the would-be

week.

STOLEN RICE.

from the Tick

police were able to get on the truck

of the robbers and arrest, one of them

why the teacher, so often refers to are not quoted when the, collect on In the 2nd Division, Hongkong' of alleged robbery of 41 pious and this as glad tidings". Reference plate (for Foreign Mission) is ken League; there are three thatebes 40 cutties of, rice is also made to Cardinal Vaughan's round, raturully. This book, there-down for decision. The leaders, St. Foong Loong firm's godown in Kent treatment of Fr. St. George Mivart, fore, dealing specially with a far Joseph's College, are engaged, and whose Pelagian urticles in the Nine worse crowd than the C. of E. lot, should net the two points. Their Dedy Town between the 17th and formation given by a coolie, the teenth Century over 20 years ago the does well to muite a vigorous appeal opponent's are the second string of 19th inst. As a result of certain in- reviwer well remembers. It must o American and English Christians the South China Chit.

The prospective runner-up, Staff examination of the teachings and and Departments, are engaged with lothes and revila, the

dock and charged with breaking ink Soon thereafter as they can get in) ENJOYABLE DAY FOR TROOPS, billing to the C.I.M., which not only to undertake a critical and leara our justification. Pierrota

church, to find itself on this disputed methods of the missionaries whom the 83rd Co. R.G.A. and will have who was the moming placed in the Thanks to Major F.E.T. Willett, point in exactly the sume boat with they employ to cany Western reli- to "ge all the way to gain the two the godown in coropany with several and some tramps, real poets and true lovers, whimsical newspaper writers O. C. Stonecutters, Rev. W. Bundle, ky, une historian, comhamns gion to Asia, but also to scrutinize points at stake. The Bard Co. are othe, nos in custody, and remand-

surpassing in/with equal care the foundations of improving us the season is neur. the for a week.

Arising out of the case, two other * TRUTO, JUSTICE, PUBLIC BERVICE." (who follow de Quincy's way of writ Chaplain to the Forces, Sergt. Majur doctrine as.

The promising young team, Kow Chinese, owners of rice shops at ing.. to Think Aloud, and follow their Heath, Sergt. McGregor, and a few ateity any tenets that have ever their own conceptions of religious end. Own hours), good children Eke other willing workers: an enjoyable been admitted into any pagan Pinkie and romantical dreamers, day was spent by the Wireless Staff, creed," and us missionatics que fond fully satisfied that Mr. Johnston sue-loon, have a fixture with the Navy Nos. 21 and 26 Hau Woo Street, respectively, were charged with re after al it is they who areunsulate RG.A. and R.E. at Stonecutters of pointing out the horrors of errefully shows how urgently naces Reserves on the Club ground. Near- wealth, that sort of wealth which Island yesterday.

heathen" religions, they should sury it is, in the spiritual and moly all youngsters, Kowloon will come ving the stolen property. After moths monot corrupt or market In the "afternoon there was not complain when their own turn interests of mankind, that the fon bester ness year. Up to the rigging onaires steal away. cricket match. Corp. Whilding's team. Offer they wear a face of joy because proved too good for that captained toes. Mr. Johnston-drafts an ad- Churctic should cease to export present they are handicapped. Every Sergt. Lanigan had deposed to they have beer glad of yore. Those by the Chaplain, scoring 84 against dress (too long to quote) which the eye and nauseating supereti good player they out is soon searching the premises in question

so remanded for a week. that call Puck sweet, shall have good 52. Those not playing or watching C.1.31. pranchers could have deliver tous to non-Christian countries un-found playing for the Club in the and finding 7 picula and 50 cattice the cricket enjoyed themselves ined to the heathen" troops wholer the deceptive label of true zel-first league. The will be remedied of the missing rice in No. 20 and

He people of the West value the soulssion team. fuck

other ways. A special tea was pro-fought on our side in the great War.gion and he hopes that "the when Kowloon has its own 1st divi-150 cutties in No. 21, these men were

Fixtures, etc., follow: UNITED SERVICES LEAGUE. vided. In the evening there was a It is an affective argument. whist drive. The Rev. Mr. Bundle Botes (what the reviewer has often of the heathen' as highly. as they

Hongkong FC.. South Chian Athletic

On the Club ground at did Master of Ceremonies and genes observed) that the clergy of to-day profess to do, they will prohibit a rally supervised things. Prizes were show a very significant anxiety, when traffic which is just, es morally in-

4 p.m. Referee, Mr. Emery, " awarded for the most skilful (orell is mentioned, to talk about defensible (as the trade in con fortunate.) These were: 1st, Gunner, something else. The doctrine is in-cocaine.

We have just receta 2 DIV. HONGKONG LEAGUE. STILL ANOTHER SUGGESTION. South China Ath. Res. St.

On the Navy To the Editor of the "CHINA MAIL"} Rowe; 2nd, Gunner Stevenson; 3rd, tolerably repulsive to them, and re- Gunner Swanny. During the evening pugnant to the moral consulence > light refreshments were provided. the age, yet they cannot deny that it Ettle hook, Cycling Minut

88rd Co. R.G.A. v. Staff & Depart Dear Editor-So as to vary the My belly I would pinch, but never There is no doubt the men much ap is still de fide, an essential part of Temple Press, If not picks the Joseph's College.

preciated the trouble taken by those Christian belier. They realize that Brd edition of the original work, ground at 2.30 p.m. Referee, Mr.

the public, having taken the step of siderably revised and expanded. The Davie, B.N. rejecting that one doctrine, is liable first portion deals with the prant My soul of its uncostly humble who made the arrangements.

to go further, as indeed it is doing day bicycle, its build and construcments. On the Military ground at handsome bouquet of Suggestions

sprig of Jarkspur? Rend, R.E. "A Student in Arma," in The top, paying particular attention to 2.30 p.m. Referee, Compl. Toun-you have collected, may I add just a

Kowloon v. Royal Navy Res. Ori Spectator, told us about the soldiers the choice of tyres and other parts at the Front that very few thea of the machine. Then there is an believe in Hell." According to the extremely interesting chapter on the the Club ground at 2.30 p.m. He teaching of the China Inland Mission best kind of clothing to wear when feree, Mr. Dewhint Under this heading an account of (and the Roman Church) disbelief in cycling, giving reasons icr the choice an assault on an Indian by two others fell is a sure pumport thither! One of certain articles of wearing apparel. H.K.F.C. Rodger, T. through smoke, fog, or junk sails. was reported in Wednesday's China of Mr. Smith's fellow missionaries! Then there are chapters dealing with Chesels," D. identical spirt which informs the TT is safe to say that Chamberlain's | Mail. It may be remembered that wrote to him, that people who think dieting and a strikingly interesting Pascoe, J. Stewart, J. D. Carriere most of the community. So why not play of "Pinke and the Fairies."Calio, and Diarrhoes Remody, has the case was remanded in order that

Father, Son, and Holy Ghost." The Which are incorporated several dan McTavish, E. 1, C. Jennings. St. Joseph's E. Souza; It needs the Greek soul. It wants suvel the lives of more people, and re: the defendant might produces his os he thinks are blasphemens of chupler ou "The rules of the road in W. Taylor, W. Hamilton,

Jieved more offering than any other re witness an Indian, watchman, on author discusses very ably the mat- onsense rules for the avoidance of the element of poetry. (Thore remedy in existence. It is known all over board a steamer plying between here ter of bibliolatry, mildly chalis Mr. accidents. The whole book is cra: Ogley; F: Xavier; S. Sepher, that our war memorial should be many, may pets who do not the civilizer world for its speedy cures of trouble to wite verses). It fa quite emmps in the stomach, diarrhea and all and Canton. This man having testi Smith for ha logical belief that it med full of useful information to Muical, J. Conceicao; It. Cnnar, E.useful, this suggestion may be

not as human production, and those people who use bicycles, R. Hyndman, E. Moosdeen, J. Silva, passable. Yours etc. For sale by all fied, Mr. Lindsell this morning fined. as rational as theulogy, mul possibly Intestinal pains.

Chemists and Storekeepers.

the defendant $10. Indeed, it is a

shows that Biblical infallibility is on whether for pleasure or business. L. Xavier. sinore wante ting.

kind;

When I am dead, let no man say

that "Z of those who hewail the passing of Was good or wise, benevolent or apnance (in that instapoe from ship-1 ping) cannot see wood for, trees, as I lived a fool-and foolish 1 shall the saying goe, Mr. Gilbert Ches

To all save love and Nature wholly terton has also proved to the ill-carni

Blind. ing that it lies under the very noses

of those who care, to look for it.

'die,.

starva:

fare

Home men are so entstructed tem- peramentally that they new this aft along, and needed no proof. They probably get more out of. He then My body's raiment I would gladly the average. To then adventures

-wear.

an exciting play, and many every day objects contemptible to others

bulve cone without the seeling. Life is To give my soul the jewels it must

by reason of the proverbial fan Kur-

ity ure for them buthed in. colour.

Of course is requires some of the

A LIFE SAVER.

HARD SWEARING,

SELECTED TEAMS.,

Reichelmann; 3.

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... CORRESPONDENCE.

Other towns, including Singapore and Canton, have that useful adjunct

a chime clock and we have not.

Our Time Ball is invisible so often

and our "noor gun is inaudible to

a Memorial Clock, whose dolorous"

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thoughts to those we lost in the war. Since the opinion seems to be chime would constantly, recall our

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