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OBSERVE

DIRECT ACTION.

THE CHINA MAIL.

LØGAL AED GREELEY,

"Today's dollar is worth 4/3 |

Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Rouse turned to the Colony by the “Katori Maru.”

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1919

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE WHITE COMPANY.

THE AQUATIC SPORTS.

"

SECOND DAY.

WIR MEDLIA.

During the war, people-belliger- ents and nectra's. ́alike, consoled themselves with the thought that

To the Editor of the China MaLI re- after the war, supplies and articles

The second day of the aquatic Dene Sir,-A.B. apparently s s.would be cheaper and plentiful

Months have passed since the can-sports held at the Victoria Recreation thinks his case good enough, and the nons on the western front were Club yesterday, was again successful. war servico he has rendered to the

It is somewhat of a handicap to be free from the comfortable prejudices 7/16d. (of the average man, who takes one side whole-heartedly and refuses to listen to any other. It is, in short, a handicap to be able to look at both 'er all sides of a controversial subject. That's for practice. In theory; it is

Sub-Lieut. C. Tirley, RN., ar the ideal, and rarely attained. Berived by the Blue Funnel as Felens Cause we could see through the lving propagands with which for duty on H.M.S. "Tarantula.”

those interested In intervention.

To-day's return of communicable in Russia insulted our intelligence, disease shows one case of enteric, we were generally

credited

sllenced, but the pleasant expectations The attendance was fairly big.date, important enough to receive have not been realized, for com- Commodore and Miss Gurner were the British wer meial. He, how modities are still scarce and prices, in early arrivals, Hoo, Mr. Claudever, still appears to have a bazy the majority of instances, have not Severn C.M.G. and Sir Robert idea of the principles involved, when

Tung dropped, but have risen. But hope Ho

were also present he makes the claim that he doen. is hard to kill, which explains why There were many interesting Of course I am aware that many there are still many people who events. The chief were the Long thousands will receive this medat year, substantial reductions will be Army and Navy, and the Ladies' The staff men, and the men at the

lar discredited) with Boßharistic! one of C. S. fever (British) and one believe that before the end of this Plunge, two lengths handicap for who were never at the fighing front.

sympathies. Having lived that down. we hear now that the Chins fail s supposed to be in favour of the Hose Bolsheviks, those who believe in direct action. This, presumaply.

(of gastro-enteritis.

the "Atsuta Maru.”

Mrs. W. A. Eustace, wife of Mr. made in the prices of all commodities. two lengths. In the Long bases, will and should get it. As I Eustace of Messis. Lane, Crawford But again much people are doomed to Plurge, Soares did very well pointed out yesterday, there mea the heats and gained first when they joined the amay, had ab- & Co., left the Colony yesterday by disappointment, for an examination in

of the causes behind high prices place, but in the final, his distance solutely no ides where they, woult reveals conditions which indicate was short. Rodrigues, whose tall be sent. That is a matter of luck. Mrs. Crapnell, Mrs. Parker Rees, quite clearly that manufactured figure helped him with his plunge. The buses or the trenches. The paint hash of so-called news we have been Mrs. W. E. Ford, and Mrs. F. Warticles at least, will remain at war showed excellent form and his distance, that on adlistment or on receit

Atsuta Maru."

because we have done our best to face facts, and to disentangle them for our readers from the wearisome

of 56' 8" gave him an easy win. getting. We do not favour direct Black were among the departures by levels, if they do not advance.

The main factor in the cause of The Army and Navy event was of incommission, all that they knew action" though we recognize it the sa.

high prices is increased labour cost, mach interest.

was that their lives were, the stako The competitors 85 a possibility. We consider

A number of money-changers and not until adjustments in this field were fresh starters, but they covered they were to play for, and by un that the proletariat has the power, it

stretch of the imagination could A.B. it has the sense to see it and use it, were fined $10 each, under the new are made will there be any lowering the distance in quick time. Mrs-elaim this much for himself. The Ordinance, at the Magistracy, yester of the levels. At least, that is the Brag was loudly applauded when willingness and the capacity for scri- to get all it wants by ordinary day, for keeping their shops open ties. High labour costs are reflected | two wagths handicap. Miss Ramsay fee were there when they came into

expressed view of recognized authori- | she her exciting win in the in the selling prices of all materials, swam with great speed and was

the game. Also Enses and the

parliamentary process, Were we publishing at Home, where our after 8 p.m.

advice would or could reach the Mr. E. Lester, Arnold, Manager and as wages have continued to ed a good second to Mrs. Bragal Various Army Headquarters have

workers, we should support men like Mr. Clynes. Let them combine as of the Commercial. Union Assurance Vance practically in all countries, effectively to elect a parliament Co., Ltd., returned to the Colony commodity prices have risen since of their own Chice as they from Shanghai yesterday by the the signing of the peace treaty. [do to. strike." and their "Katori Maru."

power would be just as patent. But we should still have the same chorus

Ltd of disapproval from the Press as we

OUR AUTUMN DISPLAY

OF

CHIFFON VELVETEENS.

FACE CLOTES.

CHEVIOTS.

GABERDINES.

SERGES.

TWEED8

and COATINGS, Etc.

FOR LADIES WEAR!

The China Mail. bound to succeed. The Government

“FADZE, JUSTICE, PUBLIC SERVICE.”

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, OCT. 4, 1019.

THE STRIKE.

We defy anybody, including even a judge trained in the sifting and weighing of evidence, to learn from Reuter just what the position is at .Home. Out of that ragma of gossip and propaganda, inconsequent triviality and mutually exclusive, representations, it is impossible to draw a clear and certain picture.

We deduce for one thing, chiefly from what Reuter does not say, that our alarm about "direct action" was premature. It seems, in spite of the Premier's own suggestions to the contrary, that we are not faced with

affect Hongkong to some extent. The disruption of the traffic system

would resign, and His Majesty would be obliged to send for the Labour Leaders to form a government. After that, heaven alone knows what we

would be in for. A smart Premier aware of all the conditions, would thank his lucky stars that it is a present only a sectional strike, and hasten to make terms with his enemy while he is yet in the way..

OUR DEFENCE CORPS.

JJ

Surgeon Lieut. P. L. Williams, RN., arrived by the Blue Funnel 9.3.

Peleus." in relief of Surgeon Lieut..' Price, RN. The latter goes Home in the Empress of Asia."

Mr. E. J. Noronha, I.P... partner, Messrs. Noronha & Co., returned to the Colony by the "Katori Maru," yesterday, from Shanghai where be had been on a holiday trip.

get now, because the Press does not want a labour administration. The trouble, from the labour point of view, is that they have no coherent programme. From the point of view of the rest who do not want Labour on top, that is a blessing. But nothing can alter the fact that the proletariat does represent the majority, and if majorities must rule, there you are. As soon as they find out how to do

The total output of the Kailan Bird at home is an Mining Administration's mines for Lit, they will..

idea of theirs for getting possession the week ending September 20, of power which, as we have repeatedly amounted to 63,682 tons and the said, they already have, but don't sales during the period, to 62,532

toms. Meanwhile, there are more sensible ways of handling them than the bureaucrats now in power

realize.

*』

The following are the results Four Lengths Handicap-1, I. Stewart; 2. D. Laing.

Scarcely a branch of industry has been unaffected. But high price in-

Twe Lengths Handicap (Boys)-1 creases are sharper in those indust-W. Urquhart'; 2. J. Ogilvie. ries which demand 'such materials as Long Plunge-1. C. Rodrigues. 56 steel, iron, cepper and rater metals feet. 8 fiches; 2, A Logan, 55 feet, used as piloys such as nickel, chro-6 inches.

Two Lengths Handicap (Final)

certain

heen known to be bonibed by "planes,

there was always a element of riek.

The fact that there were a few regular officers and men here before the war, and that they were kept here during the whole peril at hostilities, makes no difference

They nevar

mium, manganese and vanadium. Two Lengths Handicap (Army and For almost five years, munitions and Navy)-1, Eaglin (RAM.C.): 2, Lewis

Two Lengths Handicap (Ladies) war supplies have absorbed the(R.A.M.C.) greater part of these metals with a resulting scarcity and high prices for 1, Mrs. Braga; 2, Miss Ramsey. their use in normal channels. And while war absorbed, it also destroyed, 1. C. S. Rosselet; 2, L. F. Leon. so that to-day there is a demand 'far Two Lengths Handicap (Girls).-1, in excess of the normal. the metals Ruby Young; 2; G. Ramsey.

Team Race R. C. Wircheill are needed. In reconstruction work (Capt.). J. Stewart, G. Jack, M. A. So that for a long time to

there will be heavy Carvalho, G. A. Carvalho and L. M. -M. come, demands on a limited supply always Franco.

a cause for higher prices,

Among those industries which

"H.E. The Governor will be seen

sharply felt, and will continue to be

affected by these abnormal condi- make A test run of any truck,

have so far discovered. They are out in a new car in a few days. Our ions, is the automotive industry. I but you cannot even turn the motor | too much contaminated with con-leading garage. the Dragon Motor

knew from one day to another when they might be pushed off to a front, and knowing the type of man they their hearts out at heing kept here. were, I'll guanatee they were eating

Mary Barracks. I knew nothing A.B. recalls the nights he spent in Murray Barridas, but I wonder if it compares with the following at No Man's Land is a goblin sight When patrols crawl over at dead

>' night; Boche or

French,

British, Belgian

You dice with death when pour

crow the trench.

When the rapid like fredies in

the dark,

tinental ideas. In defeating the Car Company, has had the honour of Except for Army use, the manufact-over, if there happens to be a Flits down the parape spark by

Germans they seem to have swallow supplying Sir Reginald with one of ed a lot of German notions of ruling the well-known Chandler cars. the people. You may rule Germans that way, but not Britons.

DISTURBANCE CAP-SUI-MUN.

AT

4

SENSATIONAL FACTION

FIGHT

A telephone message was received, Peak by the Water Police that fifty armed pirates' had attacked the village of Cap-su-moon and that a number of people had been killed. The Water Police turned out in full force, and set their launches going at record speed. When they reached Cap- sui-moon they found a number of the villagers standing in the main street

on Thursday afternoon. from Castle

ure of cars and trucks by European motor in the chassis. The officials manufacturers has practically ben will allow the prospects to raise the at a standstill for more than four hood if there is a hood, and if it is.

IT

spark,

And you drop for cover to keep

your head

**With your face on the breast of

the four months" dead,

For the lone patrol, with his life in

his hand,

Recently when the Prime Minis years. In America, the necessity of down, but further than that buyers war caused the Government to must be equipped with X-ray eyes ter, Mr. Hara, went to Kodbu to meet curtail commercial manufactures. when they investigate. After a Baron Makino, be applied to the Now these manufacturers are enter prospect has made this investiga- Railway Bureau for a first-class caring the market and are demanding tlon," he is permitted to file a sealed.

desires. and his application was refused, first material. They ask for the metals proposal for what be

*Is hunting for blood in No Man's class cars having been abolished.

Land. which are also required by other Naturally, the one offering the industries. Even though metal pro-highest price over the minimum prices Suy, A.B.. what did you hunt for The China Mail 8.5. Nile" duction were normal, this demand set by the Government, takes the in Murray Barracka? Nothing more which is undergoing extensive altera- could not be properly met. The retrucks after they have been paid for Cangerous than a "coctic E tions in the Naval Dockyard is nearly sult of this competition has been in- in full.

imagine.. a hunt for a boy to ready for handing back from Ad-creased prices. The basic law of miralty control. The Nile" is due supply and demand is operating in attended one of these sales and was the ice tinkling in the glass

A manufacturer's representative bring you a nice long cool drink, witis

astounded at the prices which *I am leaving the Colony to-mor- Freack civilians were willing to pay row, and regret that I shall not be almost beyond the point of repairing. than mine will take up the cudzels for equipment which seemed to him here again; I trust some abler pen For instance, there were 29 White on behalf of the dead and firing sul-

to leave for America on October 7.

have taken place at West Point on An armed robbery is reported to Wednesday night. Eight men, four of whom were armed with daggers, entered a grocery store, and, after tying up the inmates, stole $40 from

a till.

Full force.

The result of the foregoing is that all countries has been delayed. This the production of motor vehicles in is especially true in Europe. But while American manufacturers are Trucks offered, and the lowest price diens, should A.B. or others continuo in position to make reasonably early paid for any of this make was for one to push their claims. One can at deliveries, scarcely any of the Euro of 2 tons capacity, which sold for lenst get a little amusement out of it. pean manufacturers will be able to francs. 1500. All that was left of Well, cheerio A.B2 write and tell ket inte production before early win-this truck was the frame, two wheels,me when you get the "gong," I do talking about a fight between Hakka Tospector Macdonald, of the fer. Meanwhile the markets in those body, jack-shaft and steering wheel, not wish you any harm, only sa and Hokio fishermen. There were West Point Folice, informed Mr. R. E. countries are growing. People who A 2-ton White. 34 years old, a veteran OBE. Yours faithfully, no signs whatever of any dead bodies. Lindsell at the Magistracy, yesterday, have dispensed with motor vehicles which has received honourable scare pirates, or grave disturbances. There that the ricksha chair coolies' feud for the period of the war are anxious of war, and as a result appeared had been a fight in the village, and had ended. The two leaders, who to get equipment. Every manufac without a radiator, magneto, car the Kaifong (the headman), who was had been arrested, were bound overturer has a long waiting list for his buretor, all pump, water pump, spark apparently terror stricken, had telep: in bonds of $100 each to keep the products. People entering the market plugs, fan pulley and tires, was sold honed to the Police that pirates had peace for twelve months.

for francs 4300. The purchaser of attacked them.

21 of the 29 White trucks offered for sale had been a truck master during the war, and his unit had consisted

a cheerful controversialist that we Early on Thursday morning

the

1.A.RO."'

Hoogkang, October 8, 1929,

L

OUR LOCAL POETS.

LOOKING FOR GOD

present day;

The Defence Corps did big work in maintaining our prestige in South China during a critical time. It was Sir Henry May who retained its members for local garrison duty. As regards men who insisted on going away to do their bit, we all know

now, find that early delivery is prac what happened in too many cases, We had cases nearly as bad as that What actually happened was as

tically out of the question, especially Surgeon Lieut. Crawford for from reputable makers. of the F.M.S. Rubber Estate manager follows: A few days ago a Hakka HMS. Carlisle." Sub. Lieuts. Scott

This has created a flourishing mar- who patriotically threw up all and fisherman, of Shamsuipo, visited joined up and in due time found him Cap-sui-mur to purchase some fish for HM." Gnat," Harding for H.M.Sket for the second-hand vehicle, with entirely of this make. He declared Away in the mist of ages when mun self back in Singapore as a private from a Haklo. A difference arose "Bee," arrived by the Blue Funnel 1913 and 1914 and which have been was such that he could repair these When the Riddle of the Universe

Scarab," and Harrington for HMS-the result that machines made in that his experience during the war was first evolved; a political revolution. It is stated soldier doing garrison duty, Some over the purchase price; words led to be, and seems to be, a purely of our men wasted much time in to blows; and, as a result, the Hakka proceed in the Peleus" to Shanghal sold at prices in excess of their over the cost to him for putting When the thinking and speaking

s.s: "Peleus." These Naval Officers in operation all these years, are being trucks and sell them at 100 per cent.. was very much unsolved; Trade Union strike interested London trying to pass the doctors was severely assaulted and sent back and join their ships in the North original cost. Pleasure cars that them in condition. Every one of the in wages and conditions when they would have been useful to Shamsuipo.

monkey Erst walked upon the sod, He attempted to

sold in 1915 for $6,000, are being trucks bought, will require repairs The earliest primitive Savage was and confined to one section of the here. Remember our local doctors, revenge himself in various ways, but, workers. So far so good. Great as These medals do not help the wearers failing to derive satisfaction, planned fifteen years service with Mears sold for $2,000 in 1915 are being francs He declared that he had Upon resigning after nearly bought to-day at $20,000. Cars that that will run from. 12,000 to 15,000

ever looking for God. must be the inconvenience and even in the subsequent fight for existence an early morning attack on the vill Dodwell and Co., Mr. J. M. L. Britto offered for $4,000 and $5,000, and buyers waiting for each one of the Throughout the vast, vast ages they hardship to the public, especially the | —experience" proves that-but with | age.

Inve looked and looked in vala, people of the cities, the thing is not men getting them who did far less To carry out his intention he was presented, on Thursday, with finding purchasers. It is expected trucks. All of the prospective buyers so vital and significant as the general real work than the Detence Corps, it

a bandsome cheque by the firm and that the situation will be somewhat of these trucks are either men who Looking for something they can' invited all his Hakka comrades to a with a gold watch by the staff bear relieved by the sale of Government have acquired a personal friendship

understand, something they can' strike we had anticipated. It will is felt that they too are entitled to feast at a tea house, where the plan ing the inscription: A souvenir owned vehicles, but so far the with Whites during the war, or those explain.

them, for what they may be worth. of attack was discussed and prepara from his friends in Dodwell and Co." Governments have not offered these who are acquainted with the good Blinded by superstition, a Our correspondent "I.A.R.O." is such tions were made for the onslaught. Mr. Britto leaves for America by in quantity, and those that have reputation given to Whites by the at Home must delay some of our

good as a nod, local business. But that will pass. dislike to disagree with him, but as Hakkas, armed with bamboo poles, the "Shinyo Maru" on October 28.

been offered, have seen very hard returning soldiers. The only motor Groping about in the darkness, ever We must deplore the stiffnecked his main point seems to be that they sticks, stones, etc, sailed in three

service, and before they can be put units receiving the Croix de Guerre, looking for God. The Rev. A. G. Fraser, principal inte operation must be thoroughly enssisted, entirely of White trucks. and bureaucratic attitude of the only deserve the medals who placed fishing boats towards Cap-sui-mun of Trinity College, Kandy, Ceylon, overhauled, and in some instances, It was trucks of this make that were Product of civilization, Man thin Government in insisting, when the their lives at the service of the There were no villagers about, and and one of the foremost educationa- rebuilt. Machines that have almost used to bring the men and stipplies door was opened to further negotia- country, we must ask him how he the attacking force, numbering about fists in the East, is in Hongkong. He been battered to pieces, find buyers to Verdun after the Germans destroy. With ul his knowledge and learning tions, that the men should resume knows that the local men didn't thirty, advanced stealthily towards is the son of the late Sir. Andrew This is especially true of established ed the railroads behind that fortress work before the authorities could There was a chance of real fighting the Hokio fisherman's house. The Eraser, one time Lieut-Governor of makes. A good illustration, of the and these same trucks were again discuss terms. It would be nice here at one time.

leader, however, had reckoned without his 'host.

Bengal Presidency. The Rev. A. G. absorbing. demand of the market, is used to rush the American soldiers to There was, apparently, dead silence in the Fraser did good work during the shown by a cent sale of veteran Chateau Thierry, which resulted in 16 house, and the Hakka leader gloated war by inaugurating the Ceylon trucks of the French Army, at the checking of the final drive on over his impending revenge, when Disabled Men's Fund, and, after Nantes, France,

Paris and which proved to be the As regards public opinion, it is not

suddenly frantic shouts were heard wards, by serving for many months The method of disposal of these turning point of the victorious war safe to trust the newspapers or The names of high officials have and a crowd of Hoklo fishermen, as a chaplain in France.

vehicles is very different from the for the Allies. Reuter their faithful echo. They are been mentioned to the China Mail in also armed with bamboos, came

preconceived notion. Whenever a The general feeling in France is obsessed with the visible incon connection with the pursuit of rushing up from all directions: A

truck or a passenger car is tagged that it will be many many months venience and annoyance caused by, married women leading to adultery battle royal ensued, and it was at

by the inspector as Unfit for before the French manufacturers will the strike, and have no time for the In an article on local divorce a short this stage that the Kaifong telephoned The telegram quoted below was it is sent.

service," and designated to be sold, be able to get into quantity produc ments or otherwise of it, no concern while ago, we expressed our abhor to the Police. The battle raged for received at the U.S. Consulate from various sales departments located at vehicles will be so great, that a year Lindsel this morning with the larg

as is to one of the tion, and that the home demand for for any principles that may be rence of these dirty poachers and dis fifteen minutes, the casualties being the Manila Observatory at 742 p. 17 different points in France. The at least will be required to catch up ceny of a dog and with slaughtering involved. Even now we out here turbers of domestic peace. We now few broken heads. The Hoklos October 3. have not been told-clearly what it is warn them that it is not any fear of were routed. at last and their Typhoon West of Ladrone Islands minimum price, which the Govern England, while in the United States,

Department of Salvage then sets a with it. The situation is similar in it for food: all about.

mentioning them by name, nor out leader, thinking, discretion the moving North. There sepers to be still of any regard for them, that we make better part of valour, escaped 4 p.m. October 3. somhe danger that it will no present exposure; but for the to the mountains, where be con-

Cyclone or typhoon Pacific Ocean lead to a general, sympathetic sake of the other erring parties, cealed himself behind come bushes about halfway between the Mariana strike. The others, as represented This thing, however, has got to The victorious Hakkas returned to Islands-and Luzon inclining north by the Caxton Hall conference, seem stop, and we tell the highly placed their boats and set sail for Shamsui ward. to be awaiting the 'result of the persons concerned that if they depo. On, the way they were met by negotiations with the Premier. That not set a better example, we will the Foilce launches and were all

AN AID TO DIGESTION. is why we deplore Lloyd George's break them. We can and will arrested. One man was badly Injured Folly in refusing to negotiate until secure their diamulssal from the and had to be removed to hospital. WHEN you have these and the strikers have gone back to work. service. Position and prestige have. At the Magistraty yesterday, weight in the stomach after eat If they call his bluff, and a general managed hushes" in the past, but eighteen Hakkas and Hokles were ing you may know that you have enter muck, and should take one of Chám- strike follows, we shall hold him thir is no longer to be tolerated. charged with disorderly conduct.berlain' Tablots to aid your digeation. blameable. A general strike just now Hongkong officialdom le going to

Mr. Lindsell remanded the case For sale by all Chemists and Store would mean revolution. It would have a moral spring cleaning.

till today.

keepers

enough if that sort of thing would

work, but it won't. The men are just as stubborn. And meanwhile

the general public saffers.

SCANDAL.

TYPHOON WARNING.

e Immaculate Conception, or ther still follows the old, old way! 1

story of Moses's Bod

Truth to him-yet ab the time fis is ever looking for God.

WILLIAM HILL. Hongkong, Oot: 8, 1919.

·A DESERVED SENTENCE.

A Chinese was charged before Mr.

Sergeant Ginat stated that the dogs ment will accept for each piece, and estimates made by the trade press, belonged to a woman living at No the sale, as well as the army numbers, 500,000 vehicles behind in its orders. tweed 7 to 8 p.m. last night, and in make, type, capacity, and minimum While such a world-wide condition making search the woman found a a fist is made up giving the date of are that the country is more than Battery Street. It was missing be

price for each piece in the park. The exists, it is hardly likely that prices dog's ear at the back of the kitchen two days before the bids are opened will drop, and it is fairly certain that yard. She informed the Police, a INË are allowed to the prospective purif raw materials and labour continue detective was sent to enquire. chasers for inspection. The word to Increase, there must be corres-whan portions of a dog were found

"inspection" is merely a figure of speech There is no auch thing; the Ponding Increases in the price of in defendant's quarters next door.

motor vehicles,

The complainant, stated that she so-called inspection consists of the The local agents are Messrs. Geris did not know defendant, but her dow Purchasers walking around the and Trevard, Rotel Mansions, and Mr. was very fond of going to his place.

His Worship sentenced defendant machine and then putting in their Birrell, is at the service of the public bid. It is not only forbidden to for demonstration purposes,

to six months' hard labour,