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TO-DAY'S CABLES.

· Rre's Seemed to the China Mail.)

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ZIONISM.

GREAT JEWISH STATE COMING.

L'HOMME QUI RIT.

THE CHINA MAIL.

PIRATES AT BAY.

TWO YEANS' HARD LABOUR

seven

FOR. SEVEN,

The Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolle CS,P. prosecuted.

A hawker for crying aloud, his wares in a prohibited area was brought before Mr. Lindsell this morning. Once stepped into the deck he started to laugh, and his Hutchison and Mr. R. E. Lindsell, Before their Worships Mr. R. O. merry face helped the spectators to follow suit. Just a

men were charged with moment of laughter, but the voice of the being in unlawful possession of Magistrate Was heard. "Why dangerous weapons comprising four laugh? There is no joke in being revolvers, three swords, a dagger in the dock." But the laughter went wires and bamboo torches. on laughing. "I fine you $1,” said the magistrate. Leaving the LONDON, November 17,

dock, there was another laugh from The Jewish correspondence Bureau reports that at "a big demonstra-the hawker, The Magistrate and alt tios in Johannesburg, held to celebrate the second anniversary of the British government's declaration in favour of a Jewish Palestine, General Smuts referred to the outbreak of anti-Jewish persecution in eastern Europe. He said Botha resigned the chairmanship of the Polish commission at the peace conference owing to atrocities in Poland. He declared that Zionism was the only remedy for Jewish persecution. He paid tribute to the Jews for steadfastly maintaining their national ideas. The declaration by Mr. Balfour concerning the future of Palestine could be regarded as certain of realisation after the conclusion of the treaty with Turkey. Britain would redeem her pledge despite the difficulty and delicacy of her position and a great Jewish state would ultimately arise. It was the mission of the Jews to reconcile national with international and thus assist the upbuilding of new international orders.

AMERICA HOLDS GERMAN SHIPS..

`PROTEST BY BRITAIN,

It will be remembered that a few in Court failed to escape infection.weeks ago, Sergeants Murphy and They smiled. Some minutes later. he was brought in again and smiled Lanningan, accompanied by a party

when he entered the deck."

of Indian and Chinese constable went The Interpreter:-"Here is the out to Chin Chan Wan, having laughing man_again."

received information that pirates were "What is the matter_with_him?" asked the magistrate. "He has not somewhere in the vicinity. Sergeant sufficient

Lanningan with a number of con money to. pay his fine," said the constable. How stables surrounded a water-logged much has he got?" enquired the sandboat on the foreshore, while magistrate.

"Fifty cents." Ask him to pay it then?" concluded the Sergeant Murphy and his men board- magistrate. The defendant left the ed it. They found six men on board, Court, and when last seen he was and another who had jumped into the still laughing.

water. A struggle ensued, but the alleged pirates were over-powered, and all were handcuffed, and brought to the Yaumati Police Station. It was then believed that the arrested men

were those who were involved in the piracies and murder at Lamma and Lema Islands.

"CAROLYN OF THE CORNERS" AT THE VICTORIA.

Carolyn Carolyn of the Cornera”

PARIS, Nov. 17. The Supreme Council has been discussing the status and ultimate destination of German ships, including the "Imperator," and aggregating 170,000 tons. The British delegation claimed that the action of the American shipping board was a violation of the supreme councils agree- ment that the ships should be returned to Britain as soon as theis a character that will live long transportation of American troops was completed. The delegation pointed out that England was crowded with men from the dominionis eager to and delightfully in the memory be Sergeant Murphy, this morning return to their homes in all parts of the world. They were delayed because cause she is so natural, so wholesome in the witness box, stated America was holding these German ships.

and SQ thoroughly worthwhile. that after a struggle with the men, What her family name is, and when they were handcuffed, a does not matter much for, after search of the boat was made. He al. names are just symbols; found boxes containing revolvers a precious little youngster like Car-and there was a separate box with olyn is a sunny, enduring reality. the sword (produced). Some wires To become acquainted with her is were found behind a box, and there like letting in the glad daylight and were two bamboo torches. There was only an oil lamp burning on board..

OUR ATHLITIC PRINCE,

DOES V.R.C. STUNTS.

WHITESULPHUR SPRINGS, Nov.

The Prince of Wales, incognito, is recuperating in the Virginian looking up at the blue sky. But mountains from his strenuous days at Washington. He began the rest "that such a character should be by golfing for three hours, swimming an hour, and dancing in the evening played by Bessie Love, is a coinci for three hours. He challenged and beat the master of the swimming pool dence in which a name really figures in a diving competition. He turned a somersault from a platform twelve with some importance. feet high into seven feet of water.

UNEMPLOYMENT DONATIONS TO STOP.

LONDON, November 17.

In the House of Commons at question time, Mr. Bogar Law announced that the government had decided to discontinue the unemploy. ment donation to civilians after Nov. 21 but donations to ex-service men would continue till March 31, at the rate of 20s. for men and 15s. for women. The maximum period for which this weekly allowance could be

drawn would be nine weeks.

FRESH ENEMIES FOR DENIHIN AND KOLTCHAK

INDEPENDENT RUSSIAN STATES.

LONDON, November 17. Esthonia, Latvia, Finland, Poland, Ukrainia, and white Russia have -pronounced in favour of the formation of a political and military alliance to defend their independence. A special conference to arrange for it is being

convoked.

INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES BILL PASSES.

LONDON, November 17.

said that all the defendants, were Replying to Mr. Wolfe, witness

on the fiat deck sitting together. MLove accomplishes wonderful

A Chinese detective stated that at things in "Carolyn of the Corners." 10 30 on the night of the 3rd, he, in It is a story of the rugged Maine the company of the Police went to country and Director Robert Thornby, Chin Chau Wan, to raid a beat there in preparation for the Anderson-which was an Brunton Co., spent considerable time Wher, they were on the shore, ap In that State giving a minute study proaching the boat, be noticed the to rustic character, so it is that, in Arst defendant jumping into the the picture, each type, each scene water. He with a constable ran out and location stands out with cameo and seized him after a struggle last

distinctness.

unnumbered one.

Ing five minutes. He saw no ather men than the seven prisoners in custody.

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The quiet moods of town life arc admirably shown and especially dra- matic and pictorial are the forest fire i scenes, in which Carolyn 2nd Am fact that there were four revolvers ment.

Mr. Wole sa'd it as a curious: anda, hemmed in by flame are re and three daggers, which equalled scued by "Joe" Stagg who finds that

the number of the prisoners, ful way. persistent Cupid works in a wonder- There were altogether 21 rounds of ammunition. The revolvers were This is a play abounding in heart fully loaded, "and the daggers were interest, with a persistent note of sharpened. As there was no property cheerful philosophy, which takes the with them, with the exception of the shark biting edge from the cruel realities of life. Bessie Love makes weapons, their only object could be an appealing, wistful figure, forlorn to commit an armed robbery or a piracy. He would ask for a and parentless, but she creates a

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers, Hongkong, November 20, 1918,

NOTICE OF REMOVAL

The House of Commons passed the third reading of the Industrial niche for herself in the bearts of the maximum penalty to be imposed on Jeweller, beg to inform their

Disputes Bill.

REPORT ON CIVIL AVIATION.

READY FOR BIG ADVANCE.

LONDON, November, 17,

stern New Englanders. And she also finds a place in the hearts of every one who beholds this beautiful and appealing story, which will be shown at the Victoria Theatre to-night.

The report of Major Gen. Sykes, the controller-general of civil play, they are too light. Sometimes aviation, says the Cairo-Karachi route will shortly be available for civil I think football should be divided traffic. The Cape to Cairo route has been surveyed and a chain of land-into classes according to the weight, ing places established. The section lying within the union of South Africa as in boxing. That arrangment should shortly be ready for civil enterprise. A full reconnaissance of the would certainly serve to show route to India and Australia is completed. Civilian machines have flown the Chinese worth as footballers. 303.000 miles. Two pilots were killed and six injured, and ten passenzers The sailors are by far the most were injured. Only one was injured our of every 5,200 passengers carried, scientific of what might be termed The formation of a commercial company to take over military airships is the heavier teams and when pitted being considered.

against such a side, what chance have the Chinese got? But I am sure they will put up a plucky fight, and the match ought to be worth watching.

FOOTBALL NOTES.

[By "Ignoramus".]

THE WEEK END MATCHES.

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care of themselves as far as that is concerned. The match there- fore should be very interesting to

The second division does not offer watch and the side with better science should win A draw is very any special excitement for the improbable, and after considering the coming week end. Kowloon must pros. and cons. I am rather inclined win their

match against the Indians. The only match in the

The marches fixed for Saturday to think that the two points will go second division which should provide

are as follows-

1ST DIVISION."-

Club v. Police, Club Ground.

off at 4 p.m.

Kick

R.G.A. v. St. Joseph's College, Navy Ground. Kick off at 4 p.m.

South China v. Royal Navy, Mili tary Ground. Kick off at 4 p.m.

2ND DIVISION. Kowloon v. Indians, Navy Ground. Kick off at 3 p.m.

Manchesters v. South China, "B," Club Ground. Kick off at 3 p.m.

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In their match with the Police,

to the gunners, not, of course, with- cut a hard fight. Much however a small degree of interest is that depends on whether Omar happens to between the Manchester Regiment be in goal and his brother well enough and South China "B" team. The

to turn out in place of "Sandy" soldier team is a fairly clever one Urquhart. I have a warm corner and if they show the same form

in my heart for "Sandy," he as on the occasion they met is a good fellow, and a cleaner St. Joseph's College, the Chinese hard pushed to win. footballer has not yet been born, but will be

it must be admitted, and I think he The fact that the Chinese would be the first to do so, that have a chance to win this mat hat Ramsay" as Omar No. 2 is called, all is that the Manchester team is is a better left winger.

not such a heavy one as the other soldier teams and therefore the With the Carlisle and Hawkins in Chinese will not be giving away. port, the Navy ought to be able to much weight.

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there should be no excuse if the Club turn cut a crack tearn on Saturday

this

do not manzge to annex both for their match with South China. By the by, since writing these points at stake. This statement The Chinese team is a clever notes I notice that the meeting of does not, of course, reflect on the combination and

much the League has accepted the R.GA. trength

the Police who can be said for them: they are as (R) resignation from the league 1 have at their disposal some very good as any team in Hongkong as understand that there have been good material which, if properly far as scientific football is concerned several applications to fill the vacancy trained, should prove a source of In football as it is now played in thes caused by the gunners and that danger to any football club in the Hongkong a team wants, besides the matter has been referred to the Colony. Even now the Police always science, a great lot of weight to management committee Thave made provide good matches whenever they win and not until the rules of foot-enquiries and learn that that come play and in view of the fact that theyball prohibit the use of weight untensmitee has decided to elect the H K have had bad luck in losing every vitally necessary, teams which are Club (R) as successors to the gunners march so far, their pluck and the inferior in aientific football and and, they play their first match to- spirit of sportmanship in perseverin superior in weight will employmorrow against the United, g are admitted

that latter advantage to, scare the Military gound. Kick off at their cleverer but lighter oppón 230 sharp. It was, not sigh d

I am not sure of the result of the ents into forerning the match for what reann the gunners are St. Joseph's--R.G.A., match. The rather than run the risk of beir gretiring from the league, but I soldiers play excellent football while permanently disabled in a bumping feel retain that inability to raise the College boys are a bag of tricks bout in which they are clearly the and maintain a team under present While it is safe to say that the sol-weaker side: Although South China Circumstances with me going Home diers are a heavier side, the Colle.

has forced the can do a lot towards making the for demob".. gians are not children and can take rame interesting by their Clever decision.

them.

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