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The mischievous section of the new Byelaw passed at Shanghai will be this one:
is
Conditions on which licence Issued.
"Gondition No. 6.-That no matter of a seditious or scurrilous character or of a character that is calculated to incite to a breach of the peace or to the disturbance of good order be printed lithographed engraved or otherwise reproduced or published by the licencee or upon the licensed premises.
POLICE RESERVES CLUB. | faced with as soon as the armistice
was signed That the end has come somewhat ddenly is, as I have ex- A meeting of the Hongkong Police plained, the result of circumstances Reserves was held in the Police outside the Committee's control Club yesterday afternoon. Mr. The closing of the Club was inevit W. Franks presided over a large able.
M Sgt. Arnold observed that from attendance.
FRIDAY, JULY 18, 1919
Mr. Franks: Yes, Inspector Wildin: I don't. Mr. Franks complained this was cheap criticism. The D. 5 P. was not there and they fired at him because he was not able to answer for what the D. S. P. did. The D. S. P had appointed a Committee and
SERIOUS STREET ACCIDENT.
KNOCKED OUT BY MOTOR BIKE,
Just before 9 a.m. this morning
Mr. Franks stated that the reasons the opening of the Club up to the whether it was right or not was not there was a serious accident in for closing the Club were briefly-present no balance sheets of the (1.-That it is no longer 'needed Club's working had been issued. In for the purposes for which it all other clubs. balance sheets were has been used.
Issued every year, but in this club no balance sheets have been issued for
.
Queen's Road, at that dangerous bend between Naval Terrace and "F Block, Military Quarters.
Surgeon Lieut. Williams, R.N., was riding his motor cycle from West East and just as he had taken the bend referred to, knocked down.s
question for him to answer. Inspector Wildin: Is that is the attitude, then I am sorry.
Mr. Franks: What are you driving at then?
Inspector Wilden: What I am Mr. Franks replied that this was saying. That is the whole matter, (4) The landfords require the pre-Perfectly true. But this Club in par-that the things should not have been Chinese who was crossing the road.
(2.) It is being run at a loss. (3) The Government grant will three years.
be withdrawn.
it.
The Chinese received a badly cracked head and a lot of blood flowed on the road from the wound.
The injured man was conveyed on a stretcher to the military medical room which is close by where he was treated by Surgeon Williams assisted by Corps. Dilks and Lawrence of the RAM.C
Sedition" in Shanghai should take some defining, but when they
mises at the end of the month:ticular was not run on the subscrip sold without the members knowing. Start defining what they mean by
Continuing, he said
tion basis, and whether the members Ms. Franks: You say that the **scurrilous." the fun will be on in fult With regard to (1), you may re-had any right to call for the balance D. S. F. should have only the same
sheets was a question.
rights in this club as the p.c.2 blast. Out of a dozen average men member the club was intended as Sgt. Arnold replied that he was
Inspector Wildin: Yes, I maintain who use the word perhaps one may place where Police Reservists could instrumental in securing $5,000 from know ita real meaning. "Smart"meet and get to know each other writing that offends them is always better socially. It has, however, in the Public for the club when it
Mr. Silva Netto: If I supported called scurrilous, and a considerable this respect..not been the success that started. He thought that the donors Mr. Arnold just now, it was not on proportion of Press. prosecutions for was anticipated, and at the presect
least want to know account of the members being entitled He to the accounts. We receive public various offences have had no more moment the chief source of revenue what became of his $5,000.
would propose: that all the money and should give a return,
The motorist had sounded his real basis, than that vague quality is from Honorary members..
accounts of the club be put in the "bad taste." In any case, we know
Mr. Franks: There will be motor horn vigorously, and the of no civilized country where scur
Balance Sheet produced in respect Chinese got confused and tried to Matthews. rility" is a penal offence. The possible
of the closing of the Club and last run across the road. year's working, but it is hopeless to abuses of the remainder of the clause
Would #t
During the active period of Police Reserve services the Club was con-hands of Messrs. Lowe Bingham and stantly used for lectures, meetings.
Mr. Franks: Who proposes to and instruction classes, but the duties
2
are patent. Fortunately, the Shang-Lof the Reserve have been. reduced pay for it? Sgt. Arnold: The try to ask me why the Balance Streets MESSAGE TO THE KING.
hai amateur censors are likely to have their enterprise nipped in the bud by the Consular Body.
A CHAT ON THE THONE,
We were very busy, The phone Lidang A Chinese voice ascertained that we were us, ourselves, and then said "wait." Just that. There was evidently nobody left to swear at, so we obeyed-out of curiosity. Another
WHITE SHOES
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Canvas, Buckskin Suede, & Kid, etc.
BIRTHS.
IN
All Sizes.
SUNTON-- On July 9, at Shang hai, to Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Munton, a diughter. COHEN-On July 7, at Shanghai, 10 Mr and M.. 1 1. raben, 3.ITTLE.A: theke tehnt, U.S.A., to Mr. and Mr.K. Fttle, Chess Maritime Customs CAMPBELL - July 1, at
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DEATHS.
honour, given to Viscount Jellicoe," and the next page is blank-heredi- tary honours to soldiers between same dates, total, none. Very effective. Mr. Maxse, always vehement, blames Lloyd George for it, and calls him a crypto-Bolshevik" and an "impeni. tent Limehouser," whose honours lists indicate a desire to undermine existing constitutions. Observe how candidly the camouflage about the King bestowing these honours is dropped. Lloyd George as Premier is
admittedly the fount of honcurs, and his choice is criticised. It would be a more delicate task to criticise if this essentially kingly privilege were re- tained by the King. Mr. Maxse admits that the position of the Crown is somewhat delicate. "Somewhat "
voice.
Are you the editor? No.
!
and the necessity for such a Targe Headquarters no longer exists.
Club of course.
should not have been given for 1916 Mr. Franks I don't think the and 1917. I don't know how long Club will pay for it.
since it is that any Public subscrip Mr. Silva-Netto at this point sub-tions were received, but it must
RO
The following motion will be
I would like you to know that the closing of the Club was contemplated! by Mr. Jerkin before he went on ited that the Societies Ordinance have beca a considerable time.moved to-morrow at 10 am. at the leave. Had it been possible, the required accounts for each year.
Staff Inspector Wildin, thinks that int meeting of the Executive and Committee would have liked to cón- Mr. Franks said that a balance every member of this Club being a Legislative Councils: The Executive member of the Police Reserves is and Legislative Councils assembled in ipso facto a member of the Club, and joint session, on behalf of the people has equal right to the belongings of the Colon of tongkong, desire to and disposal of the Club. That tender to His Majesty the King a attitude is reasmable enough bet humble expression of their loyalty and. committee to deal with the Club heartfelt congratulations on the at- Mr. Jenkin appointed a certain devotion, and their respectful and before he went away. What Inspector tainment, in conjunction with the Wildin had said had some weight.Allied and Associated Powers, of a This meeting was called to give just and victorious peace. It is their it was pretty obvious that the Club united by bonds of mutual sympathy the required explanation. I thought fervent hope that the whole Empire, had to close up. The Club had and self-sacrifice, is about to enter practically been kept going for the on a new era of progress and proa- last two or three months by out perity. siders.
a
ringe it until his return, but the land he could not
sheet would be prepared but lords require the premises and the
...back winding up has in consequence been over a period of years. If they had precipitated. I hope this explanation asked for balance sheets a couple of will satisfy the reasonable members years ago it would have been differ of the Force that no other action on getting Balance Sheets why hadn't ent. If the members were so keen was possible
In ew of the financial position they asked before? and the fact that it will not be longi
Inspector Wildin replied that it Well, will you ask him to put in a before all regular duties cease, it was because they got something like notice, work it into some sort of cannot seriously be suggested that the belongings of the Club were bombshell when they learned that paragraph. that persons atrending another set of rooms should be taken marked ready for auction. The p.c.'s Saturday's reception at Government and i'e Government asked to contri-had or ought to have an equal voice House, who haven't got pukka dress,bute to the upkeep. should wear ordinary dress?
It has tean urged that a number with anyone in the management of Repressing a fierce itch, to ask or members and non-members are the Club. If this Club were not run what else they could do, we said prepared to form the nucleus of a by a proper Committee it could not Who are you?
be a club. new self supporting Club. There is
Mr. Franks: This club always no reason why those members and Oh. Are you not aware that theron members should not do so, but it has been an arbitrary Club. A Com- notice you ask for was in last night's could not, of course, be a Policemittee was appointed by Mr. Jenkins. Mr. Arnold I beg to differ. The China Mail?
Reserve Club in the sense that the
I am Mr. DB——.
QUEEN'S COLLEGE v K. C. C. B.
No. I don't see the China Mail present one is; it would be more or Paginal members were appointed by visit this Club practically every night Queen's College won by 75 games ta
in again to-morrow?
Sure. We could go on repeating it indefinitely.
What a nerve! Isn't it enough to dice us into Bolshevism?
club life..
ballot.
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find a notice in the Club to that effect.
Inspector Wildin said that his ex- run by a perience was that the Club had been certain company. He would defy anyone to deny it.
Mr. Franks: The majority of the men (donors) I don't know at all. I of the week, and out of every four to five nights the men at the bar frequently sailors and soldiers.
Kay and Yvanovich beat Jeffries were not. Police-Reserves, but
and Sousa 8-3: beat Mead and
the Police Reserves had no more need
Richmond 11-0; beat Davidson and Mr. Cartwright stated that since Railton 100.
Played on Thursday at Kowloon.“ 24 games.
You see, we (heehee) get the other less in the nature of a private enter- papers at this office. Perhaps you prise.
Inspector Wildin: I think you will Some sort of ย limited could put the notice, as a paragraph, fability company, which, I honestly Everything in the Club was to be think, would be a failure. Subscrip sold up, and the members had the tions are the mest elusive things in right to be warned; they had equal
While I am here I wish to take the right to know the reasons for pro for head-quarters it would not be Sousa 83; beat Mead and Richmond Crook and Foster beat Jeffries and opportunity to speak of the various posing the closing of the Club, and
necessary for the Government to con-8-3; beat Davidson and Railton 8-3. and newspaper comments
perhaps a solution could be found.
tinue the grant of Mr. Franks: There could be no
$210. He Ismail and Ismail beat Jeffries and troversies of the last few months. It
WIG On the Committee when Sousa 74; beat Mead and Richmond will take too much time to analyse
other solution,
the Club first started and there 10-1: lost to Davidson and Railton Inspector Wildin: A great number. of members want" to were already some difficulties. One 5-6.
Total Scores Q.C. 75 K.C.C. 24.
TAKE CARF.
The Police publish a warning for
a
con-
the articles and letters although
was that the Police Reserves had to
Peace Day which is good for all time, it would afford me satisfaction and continue with the Club. Had they be divided into sheeps and goats, Don't throw lighted matches, cigar others enlightenment, or cigarette ends over your verandah, 1 have no certain knowledge of the been takes into consdence, there
tion.
as these may fall on the temporary identity of the writers of the letters would have been suggestions that Inspectors and other people. He membered rightly, revenue stands and set them on fire and to which I refer, but the publication might have helped to meet the situa. thought that was wrong. If he re and Mr. cause a very serious disaster." The of the records of those who are
Inspector Clarke interposed that was not forthcoming. practice of throwing anything what members of this Corps would pro at a meeting he attended some Chinchen had a scheme. It was tried -but met with little ever from the verandah is to be de bably be illuminating. precated. We have mentioned it be A person who fires mis-statements time ago, a Chinese had offered to fore. However, be extra careful just from the funk-hole of a pseudonym! give a certain sum of money to the now. Don't hang lighted paper lants as conteroptible as he is cowardly, Club but no steps were taken in that terns near sunblinds or other inflam. but it is not in the interests of loyal matter.
Mr. Franks: Did you listen to members that such an Individual able things.
should be allowed to resign and so might have held on till Mr. Jenkins what I said just now? I said this club
LOCAL AND GENERAL
HOLIDAY.
attain the object of his sniping.
SHIPS IN HARBOUR.
List of vessels in port this morning..
success. How the Club had gone on
were on the Committee were chucked since, he did not know. Those who British off and from that time it became Mr. Kansu
Prominent Jenkin's Club.
Cornelia Eurypylus
Mr. Arnold said that as a result
of trying to improve the Club's fin Helenus. ances Mr. Chinchen was made In Chugan spectar.
Choysang Mr. Franks said they did not want Haihong
The editorial comments made from return, had it not been for the land time to time in the China Mail have lord turning us out. I am not pre- been founded on a parte statements pared to advise the Government to pay $210 a month towards the up- by anonymous writers. Whether is certainly not an overstatement on We are sorry for you, of course, they were written with the dis-keep of a Chub which has been run to have any discontented members. Changchow
at a loss, and which has been main-The present idea was to keep a small Haimun WALL. In Jun 28, at Soulange the usual Maxse lines. The lists of but there's no China Mait for you interested intention the author
ton, Mrs. H. E. Wall, her honours for which the Premier is after this till Monday. We too are would have his public believe, or were only in a position to clear out as might arise, such as riots etc.
tained by honorary members. They body of willing men for such occasions Protesilaus M. E. 1. M. Pirrots, ofthus given full responsibility have interested in the Peace Jambores, whether there were other and let after getting the landlords' notice, or
Prosper Inspector Wildin: Why could not Wollowra attained the dimensions of a and work would interfere with our altruistic motives for their publication, Shangha
Watch us Next is a conundrum I cannot solve. İ
$ e other premises. At present, of a committee be formed by a ballot of Cardium CRAMENT. On July 8, at Siring scandal," and "the outrage is accen-enjoyment of it.
Such Weet, though.
Chingchow can only say that (except on one rse, they had supervision duties the Police Reserve force? 1 James Betin Eminent, of tuated by every fresh list."
2. ., but in all probability this Mr. Eustace: I would like to say a Hong Wan I could not be The Indo-China Shewan Nav'en downright censure
Loccasion-after an editorial comment Today's dollar is worth 35. 6 wher ton Co., Ltd., aged 51 years, a written of the King's choice, but
China Mail representative would be finished with about the few words. Although we are a Com manifestly the Sovereign nowadays
obtained from me. the method of middle of next month, as soon as the mittee we are not a Committee in the American native of Sand rand
has as little say in the creation of
awarding punishments) no attempt Captain Superintendent of Police got sense of a responsible club committee. LESCOEN. Ms. Worte
peers as in the passing of bills."
has ever been made to verify the state the details from England, and then Coriously enough, this reflection pro-
ments made to him by his devoted they would still have to be asking $210 monthly from the Government bably helps to preserve loyalty to the
but disordinate
correspondents. There are two sides to every question for rent when there was no more Throne
the Chira Mall side, and the other. Work to be done. The Staff Inspector who inter Inspector Wildin: If that had been viewed the Editor of the Telegraph explained in the first pisce the mem had no right to do so. His action Lers would have understood it. But was mischievous and insubordinate with regard to the matter of the Mr. d'Almada held, that if they Dreute and his statements inaccurate, and balance sheets, there was no member could not afford to have six rooms, Sultan van Koetel misleading. If I knew who be was outside the financial Committee of they might still manage three or even Besitang I should place him under report the Club who knew anything of the one. It was a pity that member's
club's financial position.
Rt bat Wind, who of pr. 4. P. S. bad, of St. Joe's Pniversity, defield. Fel so denly in New York, on June 30.
which ctherwise might
15/16d
The Admiralty has approved a general holiday for the Naval Dock yard to-morro v.
weaken. Those men who in Hong- We are officially informed that kong have been jeering at the the Fiery Dragon procession will incidence of decorations would proceed from West to East. The China Mail hesitate to speak so if they thought
TETTE, JOATICE, POBLIC SERVICE."
PENGKONG, FRIDAY, JULY IN 1919,
HONOURS AND TITLES.
| Majesty's own dignity involved. They do not seem to note that the royal dignity stands to lose both
ways.
The Canadians, by passing in their Parliament a resolution calling upon the King to desist from giving hereditary titles to Canadians, have added the last straw that threatens
Camera friend are in evidence to-day, snapping all the test pictures presented by the decorations.
The Stock Exchange are "At Home" between noon and 1 pm, to-day in celebration of peace.
Sub-Lieuts. C. F. C. Neate and G. C. F. Branson, R.N. are newly
appointed to H.M.S. "Hawkins."
F.c. 732 Tobias's letter is equally insubordinate and he has been placed ! under report.
There is a constitutional method of ventilating grievances, real and fancled."
In connection with this intervi, æ
Mr. Fra iks asked why this should be raised after three years. Why blame him?
Inspector din: I don't blame you, I blame.te Committee.
The rain falls on the just and on to damage it irreparably. Mr. Maxse
Mr. Franks: Why didn't you the unjust they tell us, and if the thinks that Australia certainly, and
and letter I desire to state that, in bring it up when Mr. Jenkin was shower of honours that has passed possibly New Zealand and South
The Wiseman and Alexandra all cases possible, the donors will be here ? our way has fallen more on the less Africa, will follow Canada's lead. Cafes have received an extension of conaulted before any articles present Sgt. Arnold: I did, But I was deserving and less on the more The scorn of these honours is now their liquor licences till midnight tc-ed will be disposed of. The Tobias-i told they were all too busy. deserving than our local judgment | very widely spread. Reuter only the approves, it will be easy to take it other day told how Members of day and tomorrow. piilosophically. Unearned henours Parliament were pulling Lloyd "lack the right lustre, and the "YEVGEOTLE's leg abour titles for good men passed over are good newspaper men, which certainly look Robertson) arrived from Saigon yes enough to stay geod, leaving the odd brside his claim that he doesn'tterday afternoon with the useful expression of disappointment to their care for a good Press." Montaigne cargo of 2,300 tons of rice.
friends.
long azo pointed out how such
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;
Mr. Franks: At the end of the fosco next month there will be no Police West Munbam Reserves These schemes come too Tancerville." late. Had they been put up two years ago there would have been Dutch : some sense in it.
Inspector Clarke: We were muz. Tjipanas zled then.
Tjibodas
were not consulted before the actual cancellation of the lease.
Mr. Franks said this was a waste of time since Mr. d'Almada had come late and was not aware of what be had said.
Mr. Arnold: I put a resolution that the accounts be sent, to Messrs. Lowe Binghai and Matthews.
Mr. Gerken seconded.
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to settle an account extending over a period of three years.
Mr. Franks? You are quite wel come to appoint a Committee..
To Mr. Arnold: Will you act as accountant?
Mr. J. C. Barretto: There are cer- tains members who subscribe $1a month, such as the Superintendents Inspectors and Sergeants.
Mr. Franks: That concludes this meeting. I thank you for your at- tendance.
Mr. Arnbold: No. Mr.Franks: Will you Mr. d'Almada? Mr. Franks: If you think you have
Mr. Almada: I am no man for Wildin Cup will not be sold.
Mr. Franks said that it was curious any right or power I shall ask you that... I regret that the state of my they should want a balance sheet to try and enforce it.
Mr. Silva-Netto suggested Mr. health compels_me_to_ask_for_leave after the Club had wound up.
landlords have given notice C.A. da Roza Mr. Arnold: In the Club at and the Club has got to be closed Mr Almada No member has any during the absence of the other Superintendents, but the bulk of the present classed as a Grament down. It is useless to keep up for right to ask for an account because work has been done and 1 fesl sure Institution ?
another mouth, because we would we are not subscribing towards the that the officers and the majority of Mr. Franks: It is not a Govern- still be in the same position then as upkeep of tre Club.. The Jap. sa. "Shinno Maru"the members of the Corps will givement institution.
we are to-day. If you, are not, intel- There is no doubt whatever that lavishness with honours cheapens arrived from Keelung yesterday with the Hon. C.S.P. as cordial support Mr. Arnoid: Then the members Bigent enough to understand a plain in the minds of thoughtful men these them, and it is becoming more 3,850 tons of coal for O.S.K. The and cooperation in the duties still can demand a balance sheet.
statement that is not my fault. things now count for less than they and more likely 29 the days "Yocho Maru" brought 2,871 tona of to be performed as they have always Mr. Franks: They can do so it Mr. d'Almada: Was any arrange wed to. They have teen made too go by that the most distinguished coal for L.K.K.
they wish.
ment made with the landlord for the cheap, which means that the King man in the Empire will be the man
It is probable that the S.S. duties Inspector Wildin said that he could hire of two rooms at any rate? will not last much longer, and their not understand why the Club had Mr.Franks: As far as I know there was termination will bring to an end our been selling all their furniture, with no attempt. Any further explanations regalar activities.
out the members knowing.
required? I think it is quite clear
CAN YOU AFFORD THE BISK 7 Certificates of service are in course Mr. Franks remarked the proceeds to you that the account will be
WERE you ever seized with a severD of preparation and will, hope, be of the sale would still belong to the prepared and the balance sheet duly ready for the different signatories on Police Reserves.
audited, but they may or may not be attack of cramp elic or diarrhea Inspector Wildin said that the first given to Messrs. Lowe Bingham and without a bottle of Uhamberlain's Colis
and Diarrhos Recody is the house The Japanese .s." "Borneo I regret for many reasons that we and only intimation the members Matthews. Maru" arrived from Moji yesterday shall not meet here again, but the got was when the furniture was being Mr. Cartwright: Could not a Don't take such risks. A dose or Committee be appointed to audit the two will care you before a doctor could
possibly be called, and it never fail with 2,110 tons of coal, matches and present position is the logical output up for auction.
accounts? Any other accountant oven in the most severe and danger- general cargo for Hongkong, and come of the cresation of hostilities (I Mr. Franks: That is so. 2,010 tons cf cotton goods, etc. for do not refer to the local Press offen Lispector Wildin: "Do you think might charge you from $200 to $300 ons gas. For se fly All Chemists and. elsewhere.
sive), and was a position we were that that was fair?
and it would be pretty hard for them storekeepers.
as "the fount of honours" has been without a title. It was a lesson that' cheapened
Revie fur June
The President and Committee L. J. Maxse's we needed, and that the pukka peers of the Institution of Engineers and ederial arti te in the National needed. The real sovereignty vests Shipbuilders will be "At Home" to
gives (from in the people, and the real fount of the Globes a curiously striking honour is neither King nor Premier, members and friends from 12 noon exposure of the uneven distribution but the people. That man is indeed to 1.30pm. on Saturday the 19th of hereditary honours. There are well titled whom the people delight July. three columns of names of civilians, to honour for what he has done or is mostly nonentifica. 154 in all, who doing. The people all know who between December 6, 1916, and June Charley Chaplin cr Hawker are, 1 last have been the recipients of, but how many could say offhand hereditary honours. On the next who Viscount Burnham or the Earl fare, all by itself, is the one naval of Reading are?
given me.
my return.
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