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EUROPEANS' DIETARY,

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What Hard Labour" Means.

"

. Shortly before Christmas the "China Mail" drew attention to" certain aspects of prison life in Hongkong. To-day we are able to publish further details together, with facts about jails in Australia and Canada.

Because of fewer numbers and parisons with the above facts. u greater. variance in the The meals at Manitoba' consist nationality of the prisoners, Hong-of-

| kong prison-administration in many respects is on an entirely different basis from that of Pentridge (Australia)" and Manitoba (Canada), those men- tioned in cuttings which have been sent to the "China Mail" by two of our readers.

"He did much to help prisoners forget where they were at Christ- mas time."

This remark about | the' superintendent of the

Australian prison, made by

prisoner, is an indication of a very

desirable state of affairs, but if distinctions were made in the case of Europeans in Victoria jail at Xmas (and it is extremely doubt- ful if Chinese would understand either the concert of the signi- ficance of the occasion) would not the Chinese have to have special privileges at Chinese New Year?

As the "China Mail" has already stated, in an earlier interview with Mr. J. W. Franks, Superintendent of Prisons for Hongkong, prison- ers in Victoria jall: do not get special privileges afforded them on any public festive occasion. Exactly what are the distinctions drawn between Europeans and Chinese in the jail, is of interest to everyone. however," and "China Mail reporter, therefore sought out Mr. Franks again yesterday afternoon and afforded a courteous hearing and. a ready reply to questions asked on the mattaren zati

was

Asked about "hard labour," Mr. Franks said that Europeans' were sometimes sentenced to it in which case it would consist either of work in the prison print- ing establishment, oakum picking For teasing (a process which fallows huak beating).

"If they have to do this kind of) work are they kept separate from the other prisoners. Mr. Franks."

"It is impossible to keep them entirely apart, but as much as possible, yes."

"Are there any other distinc- tions?"

"They have special cells, are allowed bed-ateads, can use arti- ficial light until eight o'clock ät night and have a different dietary,"

The following detailed dietary was then given by Mr. Franks in response to a request:

Europeans, Breakfast 6oz. of bread and either a pint of gruel or a pint of

cocoa.

Dinner-4oz. of bread, 10oz. potato, Goz. cooked meat (without

Breakfast Rolled oats, milk and sugar; ham and eggs butter- ed toast; bread and tea.

Dinner-Roast beef and brown potatoes, big baked potatoes, mashed turnips, bread and tea.

Supper-Hamburger steak and bread and tea. Lyonaise sauce, fried potatoes,

Fireproof moving picture ma- chines are now installed in the penitentiarics, and very excellent Alms ure shown frequently. These the inmates, and are said to be concerts are greatly enjoyed by proven aid to discipline

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Soup, roast pork, peas, beans,

STRENGTHENING FORCES.

VINDICTIVE COMING TO CHINA.

(Reuter's Service)

London, Jarry 16 The Bitish. NavaLLADEGER MA East are to be strengthened as ( result of changes decided upon by the Admiralty:

Ships at present serving in the Mediterranean, the East Indies and the China Squadrons, when they return to Britain for reft ting and overhauling, will be re- placed by larger ships.

The cruiser Vindictive" will replace a smaller ship in the China Squadron...

in the East Indies Squadron, Sweeping changes will be made to which the "Effingham, ""En- terprise," and "Emerald" all be sent. It is expected that they new ships not yet completed-will

Autumn. would be ready for service by the

FAMOUS CASTLE TO LET..

Great Bravery of Police Officers.

Last night, one the search parties sent out by the Police to › cops with China Ni Year crime came upon an armed man who, determined to escape at all cost, fired at the officers. · A 'running duel in the Wanthai district resulted.

- Fortunately, none of the police Lee Gardens, came across was shot, although several disa Chinese, who was dreas- played conspicuous bravery in ed in an overcoat and whose thos closing up with the desperado. was partly concealed by a felt. A man, believed to be the fugi-hat worn well down over his face, tive, was run to earth and an He was challenged, but refused automatic pictol subsequently to halt. One of the posse of picked up on the route which the detectives went up and attempted suspect is supposed to have taken, to search him from behind, when During the shooting, a Chinese the man whipped out a short fire- passer by had the misfortune to arm and fired at the detective. be struck by a bullet in an ankle. Taking advantage of the tempor- He is now in the Governmentary' set-back, the man fled along entertained on his account. Civil Hospital, but fears are not the street skirting the foot of the hills, with the search party in hot yesterday evening six of a party

Shortly after seven o'clock pursuit.

command of a European officer, of ten Chinese detectives, under

were on duty around the foot of Jardine's Hill, now known as the

It is announced that the Duchess of Norfolk wishes to let Arundel Castle for a term of five years, at an annual rent of £8,000. This is certainly the most spectacular instance of a residence being placed in the hands of the house-agents that ever has been known; and it will be interesting to learn who, if anyone, will become the lessee. Of course, to style the vast feudal pile of Arundel Castle a "house" is in, essence a derogatory description; for it occupies acres of land, and the great park in which it is situated is stated to be twelve miles in circum- ference. Besieged thrice, the last time in 1643 Arundel Castle was in that latest conflict reduced to ruins. Partially repaired in 1720, it was rebuilt in 1791, in a style thought to be Gothic The late Duke, the fifteenth Duke of Norfolk, demolished the whole structure, and, at an enormous cost, rebuilt, the castle,

roast potatoes, plum pudding and custard is the menu for Christmas Day in Pentridge. The inmates

PIRATES

are also allowed an extra ration HONGKONG VESSEL SEIZED. bullion, aboard the attack of tobacco and sugar.

"Last Boxing Day a concert by

STORY OF THE CRIME.

This

Shots were fired as hounds and ton Street and Keswick Street, in hare ran eastward into Penning- which are Chinese shops, and tenements."

1

Ultimately the man ran. into Caroline Road, which leads from the Causeway Bay tram terminus toward No. 1 Police Station, In Caroline Road were two Chinese detectives from No. 2 (Wanchai) Station, and they immediately took cover on hearing the sounds of shots and police whistles.

These two officers challenged the running man, who still had the presence of mind to shout out that he had just been robbed of over $100 and was running after the thieves. As the man refused to stop, the detectives also opened fire at him and took over the chase.

When he reached Caroline Hill, the man turned up the hillside but stumbled over a mound of earth in the dark and was thereupon pounced upon and overpowered.

No weapon was found on him, but a detective. picked up the the automatic near No. 1 Police Station. Two shots had been fired and the mechanism" jammed, leaving four rounds in the maga- zine. Had it not been for this there is no telling what the des- perate man might have done.

The wounded pedestrian, an earth coolie, was given attention and taken away,

"

On being interrogated the arrested man made a statement, as the result of which the Police in practically every district were busy last night. None of the questa proved fruitful, and it seems as if he went out of his way to lead the Police a-wild-goose chase even after capture.

FIRE IN A PRINTERY,

'OUTBREAK IN WING LOK STREET.

turned-to-him with profuse apologies.

To the belief that there was is at- tributed, passengers on board stat- bone) and a pint of meat soup the P.E.P. (Penal Establishment

ing that the pirates were disap-" three times a week. On three

pointed at not finding any.

A fire broke out at about 10 other occasions the meal consists Pentridge) Minstrel Co. was

Rumour has it that the gang o'clock last night at No. 126, Wing of 4oz. of bread, a pint of soup arranged. Some there were with

openly boasted of the part they took Lok Street, the premises involved and a pound of suet pudding and magnificent voices, others who

morning the steuner in the "Sui An" and "Hydrangea" being a three-storeyed building, on Sunday of 4oz. of bread, 8oz. were obviously broken down

Hongwha (British flag), which piracies. This report is partly including a cockloft, of rice, 12oz. of fish, 7 drams of actors. It was one of these who still had the Police flag up as she, being brought to the same re-by printers, and the ground floor

was pirated after leaving Singapore, borne out by the victimised ships

The upper floors were occupied recited Fallen Star but with more feeling than Chevalier or lay off Stonecutters Island." dezvous. Breakfast-11oz. rice, 11oz Billy Williams could have put into the Police yesterday afternoon from inander of this vessel. The Ho originated, was burned out, but The wireless message received by

by a newspaper concern. vegetables, 40z, Chutney, and it. For the rest they were all in Waglan stated that the steamer Hong S. S. Co., Ltd., are owners the remainder of the premises The second floor, where the fire. 1402, each of oil, salt and tea three costumes made of paper. The Honghwa had been captured and Messra. Seng Soon Hongy are times a week. On three other cornermen got their black faces by a gang of pirates, it having been agents in Hongkong. The Hong was saved by the Fire Brigade, occasions 11oz. rice, 11⁄2 of salt from the bottoms of the sauce understood that the pirate gang, whn's registered" tonnage is given

although considerable damage. fish, of Chutney and 4 each pans, and the jazz band was built about thirty strong, boarded the na 1,924 tons. With a complement was done to the building and pro-

vessel at Singapore. There were of 9 European officers and 118 Perty by fire and water. 318 Chinese passengers on Chinese forming the crew, she left The property was covered by board the vessel, returning to Hong. Singapore with 460 tons of general insurance to the extent .of kong to take part in the Chinese cargo, on January 7, for Hongkong. $20,000.

curry stuff.

Chinese.

of ail, salt and tea,

Supper4oz. rice, 2 of fresh

fish, Chutney, and 4 oil, salad and tea. Sunday's meal is similar but less by oz. fish.

up out of kitchen utensils."

A daily pint of congee (boiled STOP

up rice and water with a little salt added) is also served lo the course of the day,"

The Indians have a similar diet to the Chinese but are allowed flour and have unleavened bread with meals.

PRESS. European passengers.

SHANGHAI INTERPORT

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Captain A. Mackenzie is com

New Yest festivities, but ΠΟ In his report to the Harbour Office, the Captain, in the line for The real purpose of the pirates "arms on board, states laconically

Police Report.

İs said not to have been taken by pirates." disclosed until Tuesday when they appear to have captured the com- mand without difficulty and to have

take the vessel to Chilang Point, which was reached at 11.45 on Thursday night. From there the captain was told to steer to Ping- hot and then to Shammet.

In the Police report this morn remained in charge of the steamer ing it was stated that 84 pirates, until Bias Bay was reached yoster armed with revolvers, choppers Two of the ship's boats were "Are prisoners allowed to have

day morning, when they anchored and daggers, broke into the commandeered, and the pirates their rations supplemented from

close in and conveyed their loot, officers' mess room whilst the left in these Their loot is valued outside," asked the reporter, when

which

was considerable, to the latter were at breakfast at about at $10,000, comprising money and Mr. Franks had given this inter-i Shanghai's interport football mainland in the ship's boats.***.

eight o'clock on Tuesday morning, property belonging to the esting informationNot less team to play a series of matches with wireless, but one of the first at the revolver point, to his cabin,

The Honghwa is equipped Marching off Capt. Mackenzie, passengers. they are on remand?”

in Hongkong has been selected. acts of violence on the part of the the pirates forced the skipper to

Local Junk Robbed. Then the women with pudding The team chosen 18:—

pirates was to dismantle the hand over the ship's armoury basins. Thermos flasks, and bulky Remedios; Turner, Ewing peruton that could not be used parcela that passed me as I came Tordy, Phillips, Gowan, Johan to send out a call for assistance. comprising four revolvers and 500 Kiwan, Hongkong, for Blas Bay in would be taking meals to such sen, Collaco, Goldman, Coulcher British officers aboard are and rounds of ammunition, was held up yesterday. na these ?"""Yes" and Johanssen.

to have been exempted from the ut. After this, Captain Mackenzie When near Mirs Point, Mirs Bay, This concluded the interview Reserves Moosa and Dalley,tentions of the pirates and one re was escorted to the bridge. At a fishing Junk came up and three

but the following particulara. of Manitoba and Pantridge prisona contained in the articles already. referred to, are of interest as com...”

A trading junk which left Shau

port even goes so far as to allege this time, the slip was about 80 armed pirates boarded the trader that one of them who missed a gold miles from Hongkong leaves. After subduing, the crew, the watch and chain whilst the bandits, As the pirates ransacked thai pirated took over Large valued at were in charge had ide. same re" ship they ordered the captain to] 31,044,40 and made on.

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